HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. patent applications on February 27th, 2025
Patent Applications by HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. on February 27th, 2025
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.: 20 patent applications
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. has applied for patents in the areas of B25J9/16 (3), B25J15/10 (2), B62D1/08 (2), B62D1/04 (2), A01B69/04 (1) B25J9/1605 (2), A01B69/008 (1), B62D25/025 (1), H01M8/04753 (1), G05D1/0214 (1)
With keywords such as: robot, policy, device, vehicle, configured, based, real, simulations, virtual, and part in patent application abstracts.
Patent Applications by HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Inventor(s): Andrii Pydin of Wako-shi, Saitama-ken (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): A01B69/04
CPC Code(s): A01B69/008
Abstract: a work area determination device includes: an acquisition unit for acquiring a travel track of a lawn mower that has traveled while being operated by a person; a movement track calculation unit for calculating a movement track of the mowing blade of the lawn mower on the basis of the travel track; and a determination unit for determining a lawn mowing work area from which the obstacle presence area is excluded, on the basis of the movement track.
20250065249. GAS-LIQUID SEPARATOR_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Shota Maeda of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuji Okamura of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tsutomu Kubo of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B01D19/00
CPC Code(s): B01D19/0042
Abstract: a gas-liquid separator including a container including an upper part, a bottom part and a side part connecting the upper part and the bottom part to form a gas-liquid separation chamber where a gas-liquid two-phase flow is separated into a gas phase and a liquid phase. the side part includes a first and second side parts opposed to each other, the container includes an inlet provided at the upper part so that the gas-liquid two-phase flow flows into and an outlet provided at the first side part so that the gas phase separated in the gas-liquid separation chamber flows out, and the gas-liquid separator further includes a flow path forming part forming an inclined flow path extending diagonally downward so that the gas-liquid two-phase flow flowed into through the inlet collides with the second side part below the outlet.
Inventor(s): Changhao WANG of Berkeley CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Rana SOLTANI ZARRIN of Los Gatos CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B25J9/16, B25J15/10
CPC Code(s): B25J9/1605
Abstract: a system for dexterous robot manipulation includes a first robot configured to perform real simulations. the system also includes at least one computer configured to perform a set of virtual simulations including a robot model, develop a first policy for robot maneuvering based on the set of virtual simulations, and record a trajectory of the robot model during the set of virtual simulations. the at least one computer is also configured to perform a set of real simulations including the first robot, where the first robot mimics the recorded trajectory of the robot model, and develop a second policy for robot maneuvering based on the set of real simulations. the at least once computer is also configured to deploy the second policy to at least one of the first robot and a second robot to perform dexterous manipulation.
Inventor(s): Changhao WANG of Berkeley CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Rana SOLTANI ZARRIN of Los Gatos CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B25J9/16, B25J15/10
CPC Code(s): B25J9/1605
Abstract: a system for dexterous robot manipulation includes a first robot configured to perform real simulations with a real object, and at least one computer configured to perform a set of virtual simulations including a robot model and a virtual object corresponding to the first robot and the real object, and develop a trajectory of the robot model based on virtual simulation information of the robot model and the virtual object generated in the set of virtual simulations. the at least one computer is also configured to perform a set of real simulations including the first robot and the real object, wherein the first robot mimics the trajectory of the robot model, and develop a policy for robot maneuvering based on the set of real simulations, and deploy the policy to at least one of the first robot and a second robot to perform dexterous manipulation.
Inventor(s): Changhao WANG of Berkeley CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Rana SOLTANI ZARRIN of Los Gatos CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B25J9/16
CPC Code(s): B25J9/1671
Abstract: a method for dexterous manipulation by a robot includes performing a virtual simulation where a robot model adopts a virtual target position from a virtual initial position, deriving a first policy for maneuvering a robot based on the virtual simulation, performing a first set of real simulations where a first robot adopts a real target position from a real initial position based on the first policy, and deriving a second policy for maneuvering a robot based on sensor data generated in the first set of real simulations. the method also includes combining the first policy and the second policy to derive a third policy for maneuvering a robot. the method also includes causing at least one of the first robot and a second robot to adopt a real target position based on at least one of the third policy and a subsequently derived policy for maneuvering a robot.
Inventor(s): Katsuyuki AWANO of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B32B15/01, B32B7/12, B32B15/08, B32B15/14
CPC Code(s): B32B15/012
Abstract: a metal composite structure includes: a thin steel sheet; a low-specific-gravity sheet material having a lower specific gravity than the thin steel sheet and a lower strength than the thin steel sheet; and an adhesive layer which bonds the thin steel sheet and the low-specific-gravity sheet material and has a lower strength than the thin steel sheet and the low-specific-gravity sheet material, wherein a sheet thickness of the thin steel sheet and a sheet thickness of the low-specific-gravity sheet material are set so that a neutral axis of the metal composite structure is located in the adhesive layer for a bending rigidity set in advance for the metal composite structure, based on an equation representing the bending rigidity.
20250065692. VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Aoi KANNO of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kazuhiro HARUYAMA of Kanagawa (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60H1/00, B60R16/02
CPC Code(s): B60H1/00564
Abstract: a vehicle includes: a case; a power device accommodated in the case; and a cooling mechanism configured to introduce air in a passenger compartment of the vehicle into the case to cool the power device, the cooling mechanism includes an exhaust duct configured to allow the air to be discharged from the case, the exhaust duct includes a first duct portion connected to the case, a second duct portion fixed to a floor panel of the vehicle, and a plate-shaped coupling member coupling the first duct portion and the second duct portion, the second duct portion and the coupling member are fixed as defined herein, the fixing member is fitted in one of the through hole of the second duct portion or the through hole of the coupling member, and the other is longer than the one at least in a width direction of the vehicle.
Inventor(s): Masayuki Hashimoto of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Wataru Ogawa of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60R25/24, G07C9/00, H04B17/318
CPC Code(s): B60R25/245
Abstract: an on-vehicle communication system of an embodiment includes: an antenna that is provided on a vehicle and performs a close-range communication with a user terminal device present in a communication area around the vehicle; and a control portion that is provided on the vehicle and executes a predetermined authentication process when a radio wave strength of a signal received from the user terminal device via the antenna or a signal received by the user terminal device from the antenna is equal to or more than a threshold value, wherein the control portion notifies a user of information on a target communication position at which the user terminal device should be located when registering the threshold value by using a notification portion.
Inventor(s): Kanghoon LEE of Daejeon (KR) for honda motor co., ltd., Jiachen LI of Mountain View CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd., David F. ISELE of Sunnyvale CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Jinkyoo PARK of Palo Alto CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60W60/00, G06N3/092
CPC Code(s): B60W60/0011
Abstract: according to one aspect, a system for generating a reinforcement learning (rl) policy with guided meta rl is provided. the system may include a processor and a memory. the memory may store one or more instructions. the processor may execute one or more of the instructions stored on the memory to perform one or more acts, actions, and/or steps, such as generating an initial rl policy for an ego-vehicle based on an intelligent driver model (idm), generating a set of rl guiding policies for a set of social agents based on the initial rl policy and a set of preferences, generating a meta-rl guided policy based on the set of rl guiding policies, and generating a rl policy with guided meta rl for the ego-vehicle based on the meta-rl guided policy and the idm.
20250065941. STEERING DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Shotaro ODATE of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B62D1/06, B62D1/04, B62D1/08
CPC Code(s): B62D1/06
Abstract: the steering device is equipped with: a steering wheel provided with a rim section and spoke sections l and r; electrode devices l, r; and a steering control device for detecting a change in the capacitance of the electrode devices l, r. the electrode devices l, r are respectively equipped with a first electrode section l, r provided to a spoke connection section l, r and which constitutes part of an inner-circumferential rim section radially outermost sections l, r, which are the sections of the first electrode sections l, r farthest from the center, are positioned to the outside in the radial direction of arc-shaped imaginary lines l l which contact the contour line of the inner-circumferential rim section above the spoke sections l, r and the contour line of the inner-circumferential rim section below the spoke sections l, r.
20250065942. STEERING DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Shotaro ODATE of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takafumi KOMORI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kotaro NAKAMURA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B62D1/08, B62D1/04
CPC Code(s): B62D1/08
Abstract: a steering device accepts steering operations by a driver and comprises: an annular rim a hub located on the inner side of the rim spokes l, r which extend radially from the hub and which are connected to a rim inner circumference of the rim electrode devices l, r provided in the spokes l, r, respectively; and a steering control device that detects a change in the electrostatic capacitance between the electrode devices l, r and a ground connection. the electrode device l comprises a first electrode l having flat parts l, l, l directed toward the rim and the electrode device r comprises a first electrode r having flat parts r, r, r directed toward the rim inner circumference
20250065955. SIDE SILL STRUCTURE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Masahiro ITO of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takeyuki SUZUKI of Yokohama-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B62D25/02, B62D25/04, B62D29/04
CPC Code(s): B62D25/025
Abstract: a side sill structure includes a side sill extending in a front-rear direction of a vehicle on an outer side in a vehicle width direction of the vehicle, a plate member configured to divide at least a part of a cross-section of the side sill in the vehicle width direction, and a reinforcement made of plastic resin, the reinforcement being disposed outside the plate member in the vehicle width direction and bonded to the side sill. at least one of the reinforcement and the plate member has a plurality of projecting portions, and the other one of the reinforcement and the plate member has a plurality of receiving portions into which the projecting portions are inserted.
20250066007. PROPULSION FORCE CONTROL APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Takaaki Fushimi of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Akira Kato of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yasuyuki Yamazaki of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B63H21/21, B63B79/10
CPC Code(s): B63H21/21
Abstract: a propulsion force control apparatus is configured to control a propulsion force of a vessel. the apparatus includes: a prime mover configured to drive a propulsor configured to propel the vessel; a speed sensor configured to detect an actual vessel speed of the vessel or a rotation speed of the prime mover; and an electronic control unit including a processor and a memory coupled to the processor and configured to perform feedback control of the rotation speed of the prime mover based on a difference between the actual vessel speed and a target vessel speed or between the rotation speed and a target rotation speed. the processor interrupts the feedback control when a degree of change in the actual vessel speed or the rotation speed becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined degree.
Inventor(s): Yoshiyasu Kajimoto of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Mitsuharu Kan of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Daisuke Misho of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Akihiro Hayashi of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): C08H7/00, C08L97/00
CPC Code(s): C08H6/00
Abstract: a polymer resin material composition produced by performing a heat curing treatment on a mixture obtained by mixing epoxidized linseed oil with polyethylene glycol lignin.
20250067294. FRAME JOINT STRUCTURE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Ryosuke Itai of Wako-shi, Saitama-ken (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Itsuo Yoshida of Wako-shi, Saitama-ken (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Seiji Yoshida of Wako-shi, Saitama-ken (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Toshiya Seki of Wako-shi, Saitama-ken (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Katsutoshi Masuda of Saitama-shi, Saitama-ken (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Masashi Ogawa of Saitama-shi, Saitama-ken (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): F16B9/00
CPC Code(s): F16B9/01
Abstract: a frame joint structure includes a connecting member positioned adjacent to a joint between a first frame and a second frame. the connecting member has a first joint surface that abuts only one flat surface of the first frame, and a second joint surface that is integrally continuous with the first joint surface and abuts only one flat surface of the second frame. the connecting member is joined to the first frame and the second frame by a first joining member (such as adhesive).
20250067846. SENSOR MOUNTING ASSEMBLY IN VEHICLES_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): TIMOTHY J. RUPP of Dublin OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G01S7/481, B60R11/04, G01S17/931, H04N23/54
CPC Code(s): G01S7/4813
Abstract: a sensor mounting assembly is provided. the sensor mounting assembly includes a cover coupled to a glass roof of a vehicle. the cover encloses a sensor that is disposed proximate to the glass roof of the vehicle. the sensor mounting assembly further includes a bracket coupled to a roof rail that may be located beneath the glass roof of the vehicle. the bracket is secured to the roof rail from an interior cabin of the vehicle, to hold the sensor proximate to the glass roof of the vehicle.
Inventor(s): Koki Aizawa of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Misako Yoshimura of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Ichiro Baba of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kosuke Nakanishi of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yosuke Koike of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G05D1/00
CPC Code(s): G05D1/0214
Abstract: a moving object control system includes a storage device configured to store instructions; and one or more processors, wherein the one or more processors executes the instructions stored in the storage device to determine whether or not an element selected on a basis of a priority based on the type of a specific location near the sidewalk among a plurality of elements satisfies a criterion defined for each element, and determine whether or not a sidewalk is to be included in a route of a moving object on a basis of a result of determination of whether or not the element satisfies the criterion.
20250070205. CONTROL DEVICE OF FUEL CELL SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Kazuhiro YAMAMOTO of WAKO-SHI (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M8/04746, H01M8/04119, H01M8/04858
CPC Code(s): H01M8/04753
Abstract: a control device of a fuel cell system includes: a required value acquisition unit that acquires an oxygen-containing gas required value, which is an oxygen-containing gas flow rate to be supplied to a fuel cell stack; a pressure acquisition unit that acquires, from a pressure sensor, the pressure of oxygen-containing gas flowing through an oxygen-containing gas supply flow path; a pressure calculation unit that calculates a pressure change amount, which is an amount of change per predetermined time of the pressure acquired by the pressure acquisition unit; and a supply amount estimation unit. the supply amount estimation unit estimates the supply amount of the oxygen-containing gas supplied to the fuel cell stack, based on the pressure change amount, the volume of the oxygen-containing gas supply flow path, and the oxygen-containing gas required value.
20250070311. VEHICLE BATTERY PACK_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Aoi KANNO of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Keita Matsuba of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hikaru Morimoto of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M10/6566, B60K1/04, H01M10/613, H01M10/625, H01M10/6563, H01M50/249, H01M50/264
CPC Code(s): H01M10/6566
Abstract: a vehicle battery pack includes: a first battery and a second battery disposed apart from each other in a horizontal direction; an electric device electrically connected to the first battery and the second battery; a cooling mechanism configured to cool the first battery and the second battery with cooling air; and a case accommodating the first battery, the second battery, the electric device, and the cooling mechanism, and the cooling mechanism includes a first intake path in which the first battery is disposed and through which the cooling air flows, a second intake path in which the second battery is disposed and through which the cooling air flows, a merging duct as defined herein, and a cooling fan as defined herein, an inclined portion is provided at an upper surface of the merging duct, and the electric device is disposed on the inclined portion.
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. patent applications on February 27th, 2025
- HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
- A01B69/04
- CPC A01B69/008
- Honda motor co., ltd.
- B01D19/00
- CPC B01D19/0042
- B25J9/16
- B25J15/10
- CPC B25J9/1605
- CPC B25J9/1671
- B32B15/01
- B32B7/12
- B32B15/08
- B32B15/14
- CPC B32B15/012
- B60H1/00
- B60R16/02
- CPC B60H1/00564
- B60R25/24
- G07C9/00
- H04B17/318
- CPC B60R25/245
- B60W60/00
- G06N3/092
- CPC B60W60/0011
- B62D1/06
- B62D1/04
- B62D1/08
- CPC B62D1/06
- CPC B62D1/08
- B62D25/02
- B62D25/04
- B62D29/04
- CPC B62D25/025
- B63H21/21
- B63B79/10
- CPC B63H21/21
- C08H7/00
- C08L97/00
- CPC C08H6/00
- F16B9/00
- CPC F16B9/01
- G01S7/481
- B60R11/04
- G01S17/931
- H04N23/54
- CPC G01S7/4813
- G05D1/00
- CPC G05D1/0214
- H01M8/04746
- H01M8/04119
- H01M8/04858
- CPC H01M8/04753
- H01M10/6566
- B60K1/04
- H01M10/613
- H01M10/625
- H01M10/6563
- H01M50/249
- H01M50/264
- CPC H01M10/6566
