GM Global Technology Operations LLC patent applications on October 17th, 2024
Patent Applications by GM Global Technology Operations LLC on October 17th, 2024
GM Global Technology Operations LLC: 22 patent applications
GM Global Technology Operations LLC has applied for patents in the areas of H01M10/48 (2), B60L53/62 (2), B60L53/66 (2), H05K7/20 (2), B60K35/00 (2) B23K31/02 (1), G05D1/0246 (1), H02P21/22 (1), H02K9/00 (1), H02K1/32 (1)
With keywords such as: vehicle, charging, configured, motor, rotor, stator, sensor, surface, based, and wheel in patent application abstracts.
Patent Applications by GM Global Technology Operations LLC
Inventor(s): Huaxin Li of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Yi Liu of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Sen Jiang Zhou of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Jack M. Gayney of Grosse Ile MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B23K31/02, B23K26/242, B23K31/00
CPC Code(s): B23K31/02
Abstract: a gear box having a carburized shaft and steel bearing assembly. the bearing includes an inner-race and an outer-race. the shaft includes a distal end surface extending perpendicularly from a shaft faying surface and a shaft annular beveled edge. the shaft faying surface is in intimate contact with the inner-race. the inner-race second annular face is coplanar with the distal end surface. the shaft annular beveled edge cooperates with the inner-race faying surface to define a half-v shaped groove. an annular weld joint is formed in the half-v shaped groove thereby joining the shaft to the inner-race. the outer-race includes a first width (w) and the inner-race includes a second width (w). w is wider than w by greater than 0 millimeters (mm) to about 10 mm.
Inventor(s): Jacob Hollingsworth of Livonia MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Christopher Rowe of Hartland MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Michael P. Kolb of Lake Orion MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Alan Zhen of Livonia MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Kristina Goel of Commerce Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B60L53/62, B60K1/04, B60L53/30, B60L53/66
CPC Code(s): B60L53/62
Abstract: an electrified powertrain system including a battery pack, electric motor, and a local controller. in response to a connection of the battery pack to an offboard charging station having a station controller, the local controller receives a reported charging limit from and transmits an initial charge request signal to the station controller. the initial charge request signal is a request for charging power or current at the reported charging limit. the vehicle controller also detects a threshold oscillation of the charging limit during an active charging event during which the battery pack recharges. in response to the threshold oscillation during the active charging event, the vehicle controller temporarily reduces the initial charge request to a derated level.
Inventor(s): Nikhil A. Kale of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Sandeep U. Menon of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Bridget A. Beaton of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B60L53/66, B60L53/62, B60L58/16
CPC Code(s): B60L53/66
Abstract: a system and method for adaptation of electric vehicle charging communication parameters that includes commencing, by an electric vehicle (ev), a communication session between the ev and an electric vehicle supply equipment (evse) charging station. the communication session includes extracting a vehicle charging communication session parameter from the evse charging station and validating, by the ev, that the vehicle charging communication session parameter with a default charging parameter. a direct current or an alternating current charging of the ev, based on a digital communication parameter received by the evse charging station, is initiated. in the event of a failure of the communication session, the vehicle charging communication session parameter is relaxed and a restarted ev charging session is initiated, where if the restarted ev charging session is successful, a deviation parameter is generated.
Inventor(s): Amin Habibnejad Korayem of Markham (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Hasan Alper Hepguvendik of Milton (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Mansoor Alghooneh of Mansoor (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Joseph K. Moore of Whitby (CA) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B60W40/13, B60K35/00
CPC Code(s): B60W40/13
Abstract: methods and systems are provided for estimating weight-related parameter values of a vehicle. the system includes a sensor system, a display device, and a controller configured to, by a processor, receive, from the sensor system, static sensor data sensed while the vehicle is stationary and coupled to a trailer and dynamic sensor data while the vehicle is being driven and not coupled to the trailer, wherein the static sensor data includes a deflection value associated with a suspension system of the vehicle, estimate, while the vehicle is stationary, one or more weight-related parameter values using a suspension model and the static sensor data, determine degradation of the suspension system over time using a suspension sag estimation model and the dynamic sensor data, update the suspension model to accommodate for the degradation of the suspension system, and display the one or more weight-related parameter values on the visual display.
Inventor(s): Orson S Wang of Northville MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Yael Shmueli Friedland of () for gm global technology operations llc, Jigar Kapadia of Bloomfield Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B60W50/14, B60Q5/00, B60Q9/00, B60W60/00, G10K15/02, H04R1/02, H04R3/00
CPC Code(s): B60W50/14
Abstract: methods and systems are provided that include one or more sensors configured to obtain sensor data for a vehicle; and a processor that is coupled to the one or more sensors and that is configured to at least facilitate: determining a selected shepard tone for a sound to be provided for the vehicle based on the sensor data; and providing the sound for the vehicle, using the selected shepard tone, via one or more speakers of the vehicle in accordance with instructions provided by the processor.
Inventor(s): Magdalena M. Parkila of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Avesta Goodarzi of Whitby (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Norman J. Weigert of Weigert (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Michael J. Bliss of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B62D15/02
CPC Code(s): B62D15/028
Abstract: method for providing parallel parking assistance including generating an augmented video stream including an overhead view video stream, a graphical representation of a host vehicle, and a first arrow for indicating an initial position of the host vehicle, generating, by a processor, a first control signal indicative of a first steering angle in response to receiving a first confirmation signal from a user interface indicative of a confirmation of the initial position of the host vehicle, generating, by the processor, a second control signal indicative of a second steering angle in response to a change in yaw reaching a first desired yaw, generating, by the processor, a second arrow to be overlaid on the overhead view video stream indicative of a distance between the host vehicle and a curb, generating, by the processor, a third control signal indicative of a third steering angle in response to receiving a second confirmation signal from the user interface indicative of a confirmation of the distance between the host vehicle and the curb.
Inventor(s): Vishal Raul of Northville MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Taeyoung Han of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Shailendra Kaushik of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Bahram Khalighi of Holladay UT (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B62D35/00, B62D37/02
CPC Code(s): B62D35/005
Abstract: a passive jet system for disrupting an airflow at a surface of a front wheel for a vehicle includes a duct including an inlet exposed to an airflow, an outlet fluidically directed toward a forward surface of the front wheel, and a passage having a flow-accelerating profile operable to increase a velocity of the airflow passing from the inlet toward the outlet.
Inventor(s): Zhongyi Liu of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Heewook Lee of Oakland Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Ratandeep Singh Kukreja of Auburn Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Anil K. Sachdev of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Tyson Whittier Brown of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): F16D65/10, B33Y80/00, C22C21/02, C22C38/02, C22C38/06, C22C38/14, C23C14/16, C23C16/06, C23C16/40, C23C16/455, C23C28/00, C23C28/02, F16D65/12, F16D65/78, F16D69/02, F16D69/04
CPC Code(s): F16D65/10
Abstract: a vehicle braking component having a composite structure includes a brake core comprising an aluminum alloy, the brake core defining a core surface, a thermal barrier layer comprising a thermally insulating material, and an adhesion layer between the core surface and the thermal barrier layer to facilitate adhesion between the thermal barrier layer and the brake core. the adhesion layer includes a metal. the vehicle braking component includes a wear-resistant layer on the thermal barrier layer. the wear-resistance layer includes an iron-aluminum-silicon-zirconium alloy and defines a friction surface of the vehicle braking component.
Inventor(s): Robert H. Dietze, JR. of Brighton MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Christopher Brady of Madison Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Dmitriy Bruder of Clinton Twp. MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Megan E. McGovern of Detroit MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Robin James of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Ryan Gergely of Fraser MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): F17D1/14, B67D99/00
CPC Code(s): F17D1/14
Abstract: a system for transporting a non-newtonian material. the system includes a storage container configured to store the non-newtonian material and a dispensing system configured to dispense the non-newtonian material. a conduit connects the storage container to the dispensing system. the conduit is configured to transport the non-newtonian material from the storage container to the dispensing system. a pump is configured to pump the non-newtonian material out of the storage container and through the conduit to the dispensing system. a hanger is configured to support the conduit from a support structure. an acoustic wave generator is along the conduit configured to impart acoustical shear agitation to the non-newtonian material to reduce viscosity of the non-newtonian material.
Inventor(s): Gerard Parij of Warren MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Wendell G. Summerville of West Bloomfield MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): G01H17/00, G01S3/808
CPC Code(s): G01H17/00
Abstract: a monitoring system of a vehicle includes a sound detection device including a sound transducer attached to a transparent component of the vehicle, the sound detection device configured to detect vibrations of the transparent component due to a sound originating from an external environment around the vehicle. the monitoring system also includes a processor configured to detect a signal generated by the sound transducer, the signal indicative of the sound.
Inventor(s): Shaochun YE of Northville MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): G01P3/487, G01P3/48, G01P3/489
CPC Code(s): G01P3/487
Abstract: a wheel speed sensor is configured to generate pulses based on teeth that rotate with a wheel passing the wheel speed sensor. a wheel speed module is configured to receive first and second pulses, retrieve from memory a previous compensated wheel speed determined for the second time, determine a measured wheel speed at the first time and a previous measured wheel speed at the second time based on the first and second pulses, and determine a present compensated wheel speed for the first time based on (a) the measured wheel speed at the first time, (b) the previous compensated wheel speed for the second time and (c) a measurement latency of the wheel speed sensor. a control module is configured to actuate an actuator of the vehicle based on the present compensated wheel speed.
Inventor(s): Manoj Sharma of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Thomas A. Seder of Fraser MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Joseph F. Szczerba of Grand Blanc MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, John P. Weiss of Shelby Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): G02F1/29, B60K35/00, G02B27/01
CPC Code(s): G02F1/294
Abstract: a system for directing projections within a vehicle includes a projector for producing a projected image. the system also includes a projection directing module in optical communication with the projector for directing the projected image to a predetermined location. the system also includes a projection surface upon which the projected image is projected. the system also includes a controller in electrical communication with the projector and the projection directing module. the controller is programmed to configure the projection directing module to direct the projected image to a projection region of the projection surface. the controller is further programmed to project the projected image on the projection region using the projector and the projection directing module.
Inventor(s): Hojjat Izadi of North York (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Jonathan From of Peterborough (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Martin Juhas of Oshawa (CA) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): G05D1/02, G06T7/246
CPC Code(s): G05D1/0246
Abstract: methods and systems for reducing the likelihood of rollover for an e-pallet are provided. the systems include one or more cameras configured to obtain camera data as to a user of the e-pallet, and a processor coupled to the one or more sensors and configured to at least facilitate determining, using the camera data, a relative orientation of the user, determining an e-pallet vertical vector based on the camera data and a user vertical vector based on the relative orientation of the user, determining a bank angle of the e-pallet based on the e-pallet vertical vector and the user vertical vector, and taking a control action for the e-pallet, in accordance with instructions provided by the processor, based on the bank angle.
Inventor(s): Meng Jiang of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Meinan He of Birmingham MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Louis G. Hector, JR. of Shelby Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H01M4/62, H01M4/04
CPC Code(s): H01M4/628
Abstract: electrodes, electrochemical cells and methods for making electrodes are provided. in one example, an electrode includes an electrode base material. the electrode further includes an oxygen-scavenger material that is disposed on the electrode base material.
Inventor(s): Meng Jiang of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Chuanlong Wang of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H01M10/0567, H01M10/0569
CPC Code(s): H01M10/0567
Abstract: an electrolyte composition for batteries is provided. the electrolyte composition includes a solvent blend that includes cyclic carbonate and linear carbonate. the electrolyte composition further includes a lithium-based salt, fluoroethylene carbonate, vinylene carbonate, and a metal-based salt additive. the metal-based salt additive includes counterions of a metal and trifluoromethanesulfonimide. the metal is chosen from magnesium (mg), manganese (mn), aluminum (al), iron (fe), nickel (ni), or combinations thereof.
Inventor(s): Annabella Wong of Clawson MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Mitchell Stojanovski of Birmingham MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Nicholas Compton of Freeland MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H01M50/284, B60L50/64, H01M10/48, H01M50/213, H01M50/507, H01M50/519
CPC Code(s): H01M50/284
Abstract: a multi-cell rechargeable energy storage system (ress) includes an enclosure having a tray and a cover with battery cells mounted to the tray and a structural senseline assembly having a busbar subassembly for connecting the battery cells. the senseline assembly also includes a sensing device for detecting operation of the battery cell(s) and a sensing circuit connected to the busbar subassembly and to the sensing device for communicating electrical signals therefrom to an external controller. the senseline assembly additionally includes a first interconnect board (icb) disposed between the battery cells and the busbar subassembly to position the sensing circuit, the busbar subassembly, and the sensing device, and electrically isolate the busbar subassembly from the cells. the senseline assembly further includes a second icb disposed between the cover and the busbar subassembly and structurally connecting the cover to the first icb to transmit physical forces between the cover and the tray.
Inventor(s): Jingyuan Liu of Shannghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Dewen Kong of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Zhe Li of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Haijing Liu of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Dave G. Rich of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H01M50/51, H01M10/0525, H01M10/30, H01M10/48
CPC Code(s): H01M50/51
Abstract: a battery includes: a positive output terminal; a negative output terminal; a first battery module that is connected to the positive output terminal and the negative output terminal and that includes: a first string of first and second types of battery cells that are electrically connected in series, where the first type is different than the second type; and a second battery module that is electrically connected in parallel with the first battery module and that includes: a second string of the first and second types of battery cells that are electrically connected in series.
Inventor(s): Alireza Fatemi of Canton MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Farzad Samie of Franklin MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Thomas W. Nehl of Shelby Twp. MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Chandra S. Namuduri of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Gokhan Cakal of Madison WI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H02K1/20, H02K1/16
CPC Code(s): H02K1/20
Abstract: an electric propulsion motor system includes a cylindrical stator and rotor, a fluid circulation system providing pressurized fluid, and conductors within winding slots. the stator has a yoke and a plurality of teeth extending radially inward from the yoke, with winding slots defined between adjacent teeth. respective tooth tips extend circumferentially into adjacent winding slots and are radially adjacent to a first conductor within the winding slot, with a first channel through which pressurized fluid flows.
Inventor(s): Rebecca K. Risko Cattell of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Edward L. Kaiser of Orion MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Matthew J. Bozich of Warren MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H02K1/32, B60K1/00, H02K1/276, H02K9/19, H02K21/14
CPC Code(s): H02K1/32
Abstract: presented are direct liquid cooling systems for regulating magnet temperature of electric machines, methods for making/using such systems, and motor vehicles equipped with traction motors having magnets cooled by such systems. an electric machine includes a stator assembly that is located inside a protective outer housing. the stator assembly includes one or more electromagnetic windings mounted onto a stator core. a rotor assembly is rotatably attached to the housing, coaxial with and spaced from the stator assembly. the rotor assembly includes one or more permanent magnets mounted to a rotor core. the rotor core includes one or more radially elongated feed grooves that are fluidly connected to one or more axially elongated feed channels. the rotor feed groove(s) fluidly connect to a direct liquid cooling system to receive therefrom a liquid coolant. each rotor feed channel transports the liquid coolant into direct contact with a target surface of a magnet.
Inventor(s): Farzad Samie of () for gm global technology operations llc, Peng Peng of Columbus MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Xiaofeng Yang of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Derek Frei Lahr of Ann Arbor MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H02K9/00, H05K7/20
CPC Code(s): H02K9/00
Abstract: a vehicle, system, and method of operating a motor of the vehicle. the motor includes a stator and a rotor. a motor controller controls a motor torque of the motor. a sensor measures a motor speed. a rotor temperature sensor measures a temperature of the rotor. a stator temperature sensor measures a temperature of the stator. a processor determines a stator heat loss at the stator based on the motor torque, the motor speed, and the stator temperature, determines a rotor heat loss at the rotor based on the motor torque, the motor speed, and the rotor temperature, and controls flow of a stator coolant stream through the stator at a stator coolant flow rate based on the stator heat loss and a rotor coolant stream through the rotor at a rotor coolant flow rate based on the rotor heat loss.
Inventor(s): Yuying Shi of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Vinod Chowdary Peddi of Shelby Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Brian A. Welchko of Oakland Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H02P21/22, B60H1/00, B60H1/22, H02P27/06
CPC Code(s): H02P21/22
Abstract: a method and apparatus for operating an electric drive unit having an inverter operatively coupled to a polyphase alternating current (ac) motor includes receiving a torque command corresponding to a torque to be produced by the ac motor; receiving a heat level request corresponding to a heat to be generated within the electric drive unit; determining a final current command that is responsive to the torque command and to the heat level request, wherein the current command includes operating in a flux-intensifying region relative to a maximum torque per ampere (mtpa) curve; and commanding operation of the inverter responsive to the final current command.
20240349458. VARIABLE PIN HEAT SINK_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)
Inventor(s): Ronald O. Grover, JR. of Northville MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Rajan R. Chakravarty of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Jong-Eun Kim of Macomb MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H05K7/20, F28F3/02
CPC Code(s): H05K7/20409
Abstract: aspects of the disclosure include a heat sink having variable pins. an exemplary heat sink can include a plurality of pins extending from a surface of the heat sink. the plurality of pins can include a first pin and a second pin. the first pin can include a first set of pin features and the second pin can include a second set of pin features. the first set of pin features and the second set of pin features differ in at least one pin feature. the heat sink can be configured to remove heat from a component of a vehicle. the component can include an electric motor, a battery pack, and an inverter electrically coupled to the electric motor.
GM Global Technology Operations LLC patent applications on October 17th, 2024
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- B23K31/02
- B23K26/242
- B23K31/00
- CPC B23K31/02
- Gm global technology operations llc
- B60L53/62
- B60K1/04
- B60L53/30
- B60L53/66
- CPC B60L53/62
- B60L58/16
- CPC B60L53/66
- B60W40/13
- B60K35/00
- CPC B60W40/13
- B60W50/14
- B60Q5/00
- B60Q9/00
- B60W60/00
- G10K15/02
- H04R1/02
- H04R3/00
- CPC B60W50/14
- B62D15/02
- CPC B62D15/028
- B62D35/00
- B62D37/02
- CPC B62D35/005
- F16D65/10
- B33Y80/00
- C22C21/02
- C22C38/02
- C22C38/06
- C22C38/14
- C23C14/16
- C23C16/06
- C23C16/40
- C23C16/455
- C23C28/00
- C23C28/02
- F16D65/12
- F16D65/78
- F16D69/02
- F16D69/04
- CPC F16D65/10
- F17D1/14
- B67D99/00
- CPC F17D1/14
- G01H17/00
- G01S3/808
- CPC G01H17/00
- G01P3/487
- G01P3/48
- G01P3/489
- CPC G01P3/487
- G02F1/29
- G02B27/01
- CPC G02F1/294
- G05D1/02
- G06T7/246
- CPC G05D1/0246
- H01M4/62
- H01M4/04
- CPC H01M4/628
- H01M10/0567
- H01M10/0569
- CPC H01M10/0567
- H01M50/284
- B60L50/64
- H01M10/48
- H01M50/213
- H01M50/507
- H01M50/519
- CPC H01M50/284
- H01M50/51
- H01M10/0525
- H01M10/30
- CPC H01M50/51
- H02K1/20
- H02K1/16
- CPC H02K1/20
- H02K1/32
- B60K1/00
- H02K1/276
- H02K9/19
- H02K21/14
- CPC H02K1/32
- H02K9/00
- H05K7/20
- CPC H02K9/00
- H02P21/22
- B60H1/00
- B60H1/22
- H02P27/06
- CPC H02P21/22
- F28F3/02
- CPC H05K7/20409
