HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. patent applications on June 27th, 2024

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Patent Applications by HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. on June 27th, 2024

HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.: 36 patent applications

HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. has applied for patents in the areas of B60Q9/00 (3), B29C70/38 (3), G06N20/00 (3), H01M50/242 (2), B62D1/06 (2) B62D1/06 (2), A01D34/73 (2), H01M50/242 (2), F17C1/16 (2), H01M50/503 (1)

With keywords such as: portion, vehicle, direction, device, member, unit, surface, notification, cover, and outer in patent application abstracts.



Patent Applications by HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

20240206380.PATH GENERATION DEVICE, PATH GENERATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Kenji Nishimiya of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Nikunj Shah of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): A01D34/00, G05D1/02

CPC Code(s): A01D34/008



Abstract: a path generation device, a path generation method, and a program capable of improving the work efficiency of a work machine by generating an efficient path are provided. the path generation device () includes a processing unit () that generates a path for a work machine (). the processing unit () divides a work area set for the work machine () by a plurality of straight lines having different angles relative to a reference angle. the processing unit () divides the work area by a straight line having an angle that minimizes the number of subdivided regions generated by dividing the work area among the plurality of straight lines for area division to generate the path.


20240206386.CUTTER BLADE AND LAWN MOWER_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Fumio Minami of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tatsuya Yamazaki of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Taichi Kubota of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuko Nishi of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shin Murakami of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kento Kimura of Haga-gun (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): A01D34/73

CPC Code(s): A01D34/73



Abstract: a cutter blade of a lawn mower includes an attachment portion, a first arm portion, and a second arm portion. the first arm portion includes a first blade portion. the second arm portion includes a second blade portion. in a horizontal placement state in which the cutter blade is placed in a manner so that a rotation center line of the cutter blade extends along a vertical direction, a position of a first portion of the first blade portion in the vertical direction and a position of a second portion of the second blade portion in the vertical direction are different from each other. a distance from the rotation center line to the first portion and a distance from the rotation center line to the second portion are equal to each other.


20240206387.CUTTER BLADE AND LAWN MOWER_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Fumio Minami of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tatsuya Yamazaki of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Taichi Kubota of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuko Nishi of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shin Murakami of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kento Kimura of Haga-gun (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): A01D34/73

CPC Code(s): A01D34/73



Abstract: a cutter blade of a lawn mower is rotated by a rotary shaft provided in a lawn mower. the cutter blade includes an attachment portion attached to the rotary shaft, and a first arm portion and a second arm portion each extending from the attachment portion in a radially outward direction. a wing portion is provided only on the first arm portion among the first arm portion and the second arm portion, the wing portion being inclined upward, toward a reverse rotation direction opposite to a blade rotation direction which is a rotation direction of the cutter blade.


20240206788.ALERTING SYSTEM AND ALERTING METHOD_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Takahiro Matsuoka of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): A61B5/18, A61B5/00, A61B5/16, B60Q9/00, G06F3/01, G06N20/00

CPC Code(s): A61B5/18



Abstract: an alerting system includes: a notification unit, when a gaze dwell time of a driver exceeds a predetermined threshold, executing a notification at a predetermined conspicuousness level to the driver via an hmi device; a decision unit deciding on a notification parameter set including parameters defining a notification output timing and the conspicuousness level; a behavior recording unit recording presence/absence of a reactive behavior to the notification executed using the notification parameter set; and a reaction information recording unit recording reaction information where a reaction ratio, which is a ratio of the number of the notifications to which the reactive behavior occurs to the number of the notifications executed, is associated with each different notification parameter set, wherein the decision unit calculates and decides on, based on the reaction information, an optimal parameter set with which the reaction ratio is estimated to become the highest.


20240207979.LASER MACHINING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Taisei WAKISAKA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Keiji OTSUKA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): B23K26/70, B23K26/03, B23K26/08, B23K26/36

CPC Code(s): B23K26/705



Abstract: to allow even a minute deviation of laser light to be detected and the form and direction of the deviation to be estimated. a laser machining apparatus includes a plate, a meter, a plate drive, and a transition detector. the plate is rotatable and irradiated with the laser light. a through hole is formed at a position spaced apart from the rotation axis of the plate. at least a part of the through hole is included in an irradiation area of the laser light. the through hole allows a part of the laser light to pass therethrough. the meter measures a passing laser amount as an amount of light or an amount of heat of the laser light passing through the through hole. the plate drive rotates the plate. the transition detector detects a transition of a measured value of the passing laser amount as the plate rotates.


20240208158.FILAMENT WINDING DEVICE AND FILAMENT WINDING METHOD_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Kosuke TATSUSHIMA of WAKO-SHI (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): B29C70/24, B29C70/38

CPC Code(s): B29C70/24



Abstract: in a filament winding device and a filament winding method, when a band-shaped bundle is wound around a workpiece by way of hoop winding, a straight roller is selected, and the selected straight roller comes into contact with the band-shaped bundle. when the band-shaped bundle is wound around the workpiece by way of helical winding, a crown roller is selected, and the selected crown roller comes into contact with the band-shaped bundle.


20240208159.FILAMENT WINDING DEVICE AND FILAMENT WINDING METHOD_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Koei FUJIKI of WAKO-SHI (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): B29C70/38, B29C70/86, F17C13/00

CPC Code(s): B29C70/382



Abstract: a filament winding device winds a fiber member on an outer peripheral surface of a hollow resin liner in a state where the inside of the liner is pressurized. the filament winding device includes an acquisition unit that acquires a physical quantity indicating an outer dimension of a fiber layer formed by winding the fiber member around the liner, during winding of the fiber member, and a pressure control unit that controls an internal pressure of the liner in a manner so that the outer dimension approaches a predetermined target value, during winding of the fiber member.


20240208160.FILAMENT WINDING DEVICE AND FILAMENT WINDING METHOD_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Kosuke TATSUSHIMA of WAKO-SHI (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): B29C70/38, B29C70/20

CPC Code(s): B29C70/384



Abstract: a band-shaped bundle is conveyed to a workpiece by a roller row in a filament winding device and a filament winding method. during the conveyance of the band-shaped bundle by the roller row, a width of the band-shaped bundle is adjusted. the band-shaped bundle is wound around the workpiece adjacently in a widthwise direction of the band-shaped bundle.


20240208286.FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNTED RECOVERY HOOK_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Kishan Chand KARI of Delaware OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Stephen G. ROSEPILER of Marysville OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): B60D1/56, B60D1/04, B60D1/24

CPC Code(s): B60D1/56



Abstract: a recovery hook assembly including a recovery hook fastened to a vehicle frame by a vertically oriented fastener and a horizontally oriented fastener, which connect the recovery hook to the vehicle at three connection points. when the recovery hook is pulled in the forward direction, the recovery hook remains connected to the vehicle to allow the vehicle to be towed. when the recovery hook is pushed in a rearward direction, the recovery hook moves rearward and can break away from the vehicle, thus inhibiting damage being caused by the recovery hook.


20240208313.LOWER BEAUTY COVER_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Hiroshi SHINGU of Walled Lake MI (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuichiro SAIKI of Sakura-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takahiro OHNO of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Masatoshi ADACHI of Haga gun (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): B60J11/06, B60J5/06

CPC Code(s): B60J11/06



Abstract: a cover assembly, for covering a visible surface of a side sill pocket for a lower sliding door rail of a vehicle, includes a cover and a mechanical fastener. the cover has a shape corresponding to a shape of the visible surface of the side sill pocket. the mechanical fastener is arranged on a bottom surface of the cover, and is used to reversibly connect the cover to the visible surface of the side sill pocket, thus covering at least a portion of the visible surface so as to hide the covered portion from view. the cover provides a different characteristic than the visible surface provides, and can be selectively removed for replacement, or for cleaning of the cover and/or surface of contamination.


20240208395.CAMPER FOR A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Ricky Jukuei Hsu of Rancho Palos Verdes CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Jia Wei Lin of Chino CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Romain Daniel Charles Mivelle of Los Angeles CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Franco Corral of Los Angeles CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Jean-Hugues Tuan Huy Nguyen of Los Angeles CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): B60P3/34, B60R15/02

CPC Code(s): B60P3/341



Abstract: a camper for a vehicle includes a first cabin portion and a second cabin portion adapted to telescopically extend and retract relative to the first cabin portion in a horizontal direction. further, each of the first cabin portion and the second cabin portion includes a base portion, and an extension portion. the extension portion is adapted to telescopically extend and retract relative to the base portion in a vertical direction. moreover, the extension portions are configured to be extended or retracted together.


20240208408.ALERTING SYSTEM AND ALERTING METHOD_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Takahiro Matsuoka of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): B60Q9/00, G06N20/00, G07C5/00

CPC Code(s): B60Q9/00



Abstract: an alerting system that, when a risk indicator indicating a risk of a vehicle departing from a lane falls in a predetermined value range, executes a notification at a predetermined conspicuousness level to a driver of the vehicle via an hmi device; decides on a notification parameter set including parameters defining a notification output timing and the conspicuousness level; records presence or absence of a reactive behavior of the driver to the notification executed using the notification parameter set; records reaction information in which a reaction ratio, which is a ratio of the number of the notifications to which the reactive behavior occurs to the number of the notifications executed, is associated with each of the different notification parameter sets; and calculates and decides on, based on the reaction information, an optimal parameter set with which the reaction ratio is estimated to become the highest.


20240208412.ALERTING SYSTEM AND ALERTING METHOD_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Takahiro Matsuoka of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): B60Q9/00

CPC Code(s): B60Q9/008



Abstract: an alerting system includes a processor that, when a risk indicator indicating a risk of colliding with an object in front falls in a predetermined value range, executes a notification at a predetermined conspicuousness level to a driver via an hmi device, decides on a notification parameter set including parameters defining a notification output timing and the conspicuousness level, records presence or absence of a reactive behavior of the driver to the notification executed using the notification parameter set, records, in a storage device, reaction information in which a reaction ratio, which is a ratio of the number of the notifications to which the reactive behavior occurs to the number of the notifications executed, is associated with each of the different notification parameter sets, and calculates and decides on, an optimal parameter set with which the reaction ratio is estimated to become the highest.


20240208460.VEHICLE CONTROLLER, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Hiroki Yoshikawa of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Naoto Yamamoto of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takayuki Inomata of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): B60R25/021, B60R25/20, B60R25/22

CPC Code(s): B60R25/021



Abstract: a vehicle controller includes: a remote operation reception unit which receives a remote operation of a vehicle; a steering lock recognition unit which recognizes a steering lock state where a steering is locked by a steering lock mechanism; a travel start operation recognition unit which recognizes an operation for starting travel of the vehicle; and a control unit which starts a drive source of the vehicle and turns the vehicle to a predetermined standby mode when an activation instruction for the vehicle is received by the remote operation reception unit in a state where the steering lock state is recognized, and stops the drive source when the operation for starting the travel of the vehicle in the vehicle is recognized by the travel start operation recognition unit in the standby mode.


20240208517.VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Satoshi Kono of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuichi Koubata of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kanako Saito of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Noriaki Fujie of Hiroshima (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yasuharu Morimoto of Hiroshima (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shintaro Matsuzaki of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): B60W50/023, B60W50/06

CPC Code(s): B60W50/023



Abstract: a vehicle control system includes a first controller provided for each device mounted in a vehicle, a second controller configured to control one or more of the first controllers, and a third controller configured to control one or more of the second controllers. each second controller is connected to the corresponding first controller via a communication line and performs a first process based on output information output from the device connected to the first controller. the third controller is connected to the corresponding second controller via a communication line and performs a second process based on a predetermined function of the vehicle. the predetermined function of the vehicle is performed by performing the first process and the second process.


20240208528.CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Masafumi SAGARA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuki HARA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): B60W50/14, B60W30/095

CPC Code(s): B60W50/14



Abstract: a control device of a moving body, includes: an external environment recognition unit configured to acquire external environment recognition data of the moving body; a movement control unit configured to perform movement control of the moving body based on the external environment recognition data; and a moving body height detection unit configured to detect a moving body height of the moving body. the external environment recognition unit corrects the external environment recognition data in accordance with a change in the moving body height while the movement control is performed.


20240208561.STEERING WHEEL_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Ryo Yamazaki of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): B62D1/06, B62D1/08

CPC Code(s): B62D1/06



Abstract: a steering wheel includes: a rim part having a non-annular shape; and a spoke part. in the rim part, a region that becomes an upper section in a steering neutral state is not continuous. the rim part includes a protrusion portion protruding toward an upper side in the steering neutral state from an intersection region intersecting the spoke part. the protrusion portion includes at least one of an inclination rear surface and an inclination front surface. the inclination rear surface is inclined to a vehicle rearward side toward an upper side in the steering neutral state from a surface facing the vehicle rearward side of the intersection region. the inclination front surface is inclined to a vehicle forward side toward an upper side in the steering neutral state from a surface facing the vehicle forward side of the intersection region.


20240208562.STEERING WHEEL_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Ryo Yamazaki of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): B62D1/06, B62D1/08

CPC Code(s): B62D1/06



Abstract: a steering wheel includes: a rim part having a non-annular shape; and a spoke part. the spoke part includes an inflection section, an upper inclination surface, and a lower inclination surface. the inflection section extends along an extension direction of the spoke part and faces a driver's side. the upper inclination surface extends toward an upper side from the inflection section and is curved to a vehicle forward side. the lower inclination surface extends toward a lower side from the inflection section and is curved to the vehicle forward side. the upper inclination surface is set such that a radius of curvature of a portion curved to the vehicle forward side is larger than a radius of curvature of a portion curved to the vehicle forward side of the lower inclination surface. the rim part includes a protrusion portion protruding upward from a position adjacent to the upper inclination surface in a steering neutral state.


20240208591.ADJUSTABLE CARGO AREA PARTITION FOR VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Ricky Jukuei Hsu of Rancho Palos Verdes CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Chris Jaeyoung Lah of Irvine CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Romain Daniel Charles Mivelle of Los Angeles CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Franco Corral of Los Angeles CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Jean-Hugues Tuan Huy Nguyen of Los Angeles CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): B62D33/08, B62D29/04, B62D33/02

CPC Code(s): B62D33/08



Abstract: a vehicle includes a cab portion, a cargo portion, and a panel arranged separating the cab portion from the cargo portion and extending vertically from a floor of the vehicle. the panel is configured to move in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle to vary a size of the cargo portion. the panel includes a first portion extending vertically upwardly from the floor towards a roof and defining a gap therebetween, and a second portion configured to selectively cover the gap and adapted to be arranged at a first position and a second position. in the first position, the second portion extends vertically from the first portion to cover the gap, and in the second position, the second portion is arranged away from the gap.


20240209666.LOWER ROLLER_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Hiroshi SHINGU of Walled Lake MI (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuichiro SAIKI of Sakura-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Joji GOTO of Utsunomiya (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takashi FUKAHORI of Utsunomiya (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): E05D15/06, B60J5/04, B60J5/06

CPC Code(s): E05D15/0665



Abstract: a roller assembly includes an l-shaped bracket and a support bracket, each having a preformed bend that is greater than ninety degrees, but that when under a load of a sliding side door of a vehicle, is configured to decrease under the load to ninety degrees. the roller assembly also includes a roller arm supported between the l-shaped bracket and the support bracket and extending laterally from the brackets for engaging a rail on the body of the vehicle. a spacer is included between the roller arm and the support bracket, preventing contact between them and thus allowing for decreased friction between them.


20240209811.SEAL STRUCTURE AND MOUNTING METHOD OF BELT COVER FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Koichiro ASAME of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Osamu YODA of Tochigi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): F02F11/00, F02B67/06, F02B75/22, F16J15/06

CPC Code(s): F02F11/002



Abstract: provided is a seal structure and a mounting method of a belt cover for an internal combustion engine, the belt cover ensuring good sealability, minimizing detachment and attachment of peripheral pipe and the like when the belt cover is detached and attached, and having excellent maintainability by allowing detachment and attachment of only a necessary cover member. the belt cover includes an inner cover member (3, ch) and an outer cover member on both sides of a timing belt tb, and the outer cover member is divided into upper and lower outer covers (7) and (8) . sealing in a cylinder bore row direction with respect to the upper outer cover is formed by a first seal member (31) accommodated in a mating surface of the inner cover member, and sealing in a cylinder axis direction with respect to the upper outer cover is formed by a second seal member (33) accommodated in a lower mating surface of the lower outer cover. a predetermined gap is formed between the inner cover member and another component (21), and a plurality of protrusions 34 and 34 for locking the upper outer cover are provided on the lower mating surface of the lower outer cover.


20240209916.ACTIVE VIBRATION CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Yuho ITO of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Toshio INOUE of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): F16F15/03

CPC Code(s): F16F15/03



Abstract: an active vibration control device includes: an outer hollow cylinder; an inner hollow cylinder arranged radially inside the outer hollow cylinder; a magnet coil (magnetic field generator) to generate a magnetic field; a magnetic material to provide a magnetic circuit by the magnetic field; a first liquid chamber filled with magneto-viscoelastic fluid; and a second liquid chamber adjacent to the first liquid chamber and filled with liquid, wherein the magnet coil, the magnetic material, the first liquid chamber, and the second liquid chamber are provided radially between the inner hollow cylinder and the outer hollow cylinder, the first liquid chamber is separated from the second liquid chamber by a flexible member, and the first liquid chamber has an orifice, through which the magnetic circuit is provided.


20240209985.HIGH PRESSURE TANK AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LINER_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Kosuke TATSUSHIMA of WAKO-SHI (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): F17C1/16, B29C49/06, F17C1/06

CPC Code(s): F17C1/16



Abstract: a method for manufacturing a liner includes a shaft preparation step. in the shaft preparation step, a shaft assembly is prepared in which an annular shaped first attachment and an annular shaped second attachment are attached to the outer circumferential portion of a tubular shaped shaft including an air supply hole. the method for manufacturing the liner further includes a parison supply step of arranging the shaft assembly on an inner side of a parison, and a blow molding step of closing a mold device, supplying air into the parison from the air supply hole to thereby cause the parison to expand, and obtaining a liner molded body. the method for manufacturing the liner further includes a detachment step of removing the shaft from the first attachment and the second attachment, and taking out the shaft to the exterior of the liner molded body.


20240209986.HIGH PRESSURE TANK_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Yusuke TSUCHIYAMA of WAKO-SHI (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Koei FUJIKI of WAKO-SHI (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kosuke TATSUSHIMA of WAKO-SHI (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): F17C1/16

CPC Code(s): F17C1/16



Abstract: a high pressure tank includes: a liner made of resin and including a round tubular shaped cylinder portion; a first cap member connected to a first connecting end portion of the cylinder portion; a second cap member connected to a second connecting end portion of the cylinder portion; and a reinforcing layer including first reinforcing fibers hoop-wound along a circumferential direction of the cylinder portion. reinforcing members are laid over the first cap member and the second cap member. the reinforcing members include second reinforcing fibers hoop-wound around the first cap member and the second cap member a plurality of times.


20240210512.MANAGEMENT APPARATUS AND MANAGEMENT METHOD_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Shohei Namiki of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Katsuya Takegoshi of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Satoshi Murata of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuko Furuichi of Raymond OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Sota Sakaguchi of Raymond OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G01S5/00

CPC Code(s): G01S5/0045



Abstract: a management apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention includes a control device configured to acquire a plurality of pieces of positional information of a device to be managed over a predetermined period, and determine an area in which each positional information corresponding to predetermined area are obtained the most in the predetermined period as an area in which the device to be managed has been present in the predetermined period.


20240211833.MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND MANAGEMENT METHOD_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Shohei Namiki of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Katsuya Takegoshi of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Satoshi Murata of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Sota Sakaguchi of Raymond OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuko Furuichi of Raymond OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G06Q10/0631, G05D1/00

CPC Code(s): G06Q10/063114



Abstract: even if there is equipment that does not transmit positional information, a work area in which the equipment operates is determined.


20240211833.MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND MANAGEMENT METHOD_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Shohei Namiki of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Katsuya Takegoshi of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Satoshi Murata of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Sota Sakaguchi of Raymond OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuko Furuichi of Raymond OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G06Q10/0631, G05D1/00

CPC Code(s): G06Q10/063114



Abstract: a management system includes a first communication device, a second communication device, and a server device, the first communication device includes a first operation information acquisition unit configured to acquire first equipment operation information, a second communication unit configured to acquire second equipment operation information from the second communication device, a positional information acquisition unit configured to acquire positional information, and a first communication unit configured to transmit integrated information, the second communication device includes a second operation information acquisition unit configured to acquire second equipment operation information, and a second communication unit configured to transmit second equipment operation information, and the server device includes an integrated information acquisition unit configured to acquire integrated information, an area information storage unit configured to store area information, a site determination unit configured to determine a site from which the integrated information is transmitted, a work time specifying unit configured to specify work time, a first specifying unit configured to specify time and a place in which first equipment is used, and a second specifying unit configured to specify time and a place in which second equipment is used.


20240212004.UNDERSTANDING CUSTOMER'S INTENT FROM CONVERSATIONS IN AN ONLINE MARKETPLACE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): MATT KOMICH of Denver CO (US) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G06Q30/02

CPC Code(s): G06Q30/0281



Abstract: an electronic device and method for understanding customer's intent from conversations is disclosed. the electronic device controls a customer device to render a marketplace user interface (ui) associated with an online reseller marketplace. the electronic device receives, from the customer device, an input that includes a selection of a vehicle from a listing on the marketplace and initiates a chat session between a customer associated with the input and an agent. the electronic device records a conversation between the customer and the agent for a duration of the session. the conversation includes queries associated with the vehicle. the electronic device updates a score as measure of an intent of the customer to purchase the vehicle based on a textual analysis of the conversation and controls a display device associated with the agent to render insight information associated with the conversation. the insight information is rendered based on the updated score.


20240212497.ALERTING SYSTEM AND ALERTING METHOD_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Takahiro Matsuoka of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): G08G1/0967, G06N20/00, G08G1/052

CPC Code(s): G08G1/096775



Abstract: an alerting system includes: a notification unit, when a vehicle speed margin becomes less than a predetermined threshold, executing a notification at a predetermined conspicuousness level to a driver via an hmi device; a decision unit deciding on a notification parameter set including parameters defining a notification output timing and the conspicuousness level; a behavior recording unit recording presence/absence of a reactive behavior to the notification with the notification parameter set; and a reaction information recording unit recording reaction information in which a reaction ratio, which is a ratio of the number of the notifications to which the reactive behavior occurs to the number of the notifications executed, is associated with each of the different notification parameter sets, wherein the decision unit calculates and decides on, based on the reaction information, an optimal parameter set with which the reaction ratio is estimated to become the highest.


20240212928.PERMANENT MAGNET RECOVERY DEVICE AND PERMANENT MAGNET RECOVERY METHOD_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Satoshi OYAMA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Katsuya YAMAICHI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01F41/02

CPC Code(s): H01F41/0253



Abstract: provided are a permanent magnet recovery device that make it possible to recover a permanent magnet from a permanent magnet holder through microwave heating, while preventing uneven heating inside the permanent magnet holder even in a case where a resin material having a low microwave absorption rate is used as an adhesive in the permanent magnet holder. a permanent magnet recovery device includes: a heat treatment furnace that accommodates a permanent magnet holder including a laminated steel sheet having an insulating film and a permanent magnet attached to the laminated steel sheet via a resin material, the permanent magnet holder having heat insulators attached thereto in such a manner that the heat insulators are in contact at least with the resin material in opposite end portions of the permanent magnet holder in a lamination direction of the laminated steel sheet; and a microwave generator that emits microwaves into the heat treatment furnace.


20240213525.SOLID-STATE BATTERY_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Takuya TANIUCHI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Toshimitsu TANAKA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kizashi IWAKIRI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01M10/0562, H01M4/36, H01M10/052, H01M50/593

CPC Code(s): H01M10/0562



Abstract: provided is a solid-state battery including: an electrode laminate in which a negative electrode mixture layer, a solid electrolyte layer, and a positive electrode mixture layer are sequentially laminated over a negative electrode current collector; a positive electrode current collector; an insulating frame provided along an outer periphery of the positive electrode mixture layer and an outer periphery of the positive electrode current collector; and a positive electrode tab. in a cross section parallel to a laminating direction of the electrode laminate and perpendicular to a direction in which the positive electrode tab extends, the solid electrolyte layer has a first region disposed inside the insulating frame and a second region disposed outside the insulating frame, and when the solid-state battery is viewed from above, an outer peripheral edge of the second region is located outside an outer peripheral edge of the first region.


20240213602.BATTERY PACK_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Naoki NOZOE of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Ryo Fujii of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tatsuhiko Tanaka of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Eiki Hirose of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hitoshi Tsukuda of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01M50/236, B60K1/04, H01M50/249, H01M50/262

CPC Code(s): H01M50/236



Abstract: a battery pack is disposed below a floor panel of a vehicle and attached to a vehicle body. the battery pack incudes a battery, and a case including a side wall at a peripheral edge and housing the battery. the case includes a protruding portion that is provided at an outer side surface of the side wall and protrudes outward of the case. the protruding portion includes a case fixing portion fixed to the vehicle body, and a clamped portion sandwiched by a jig in an upper-lower direction when the battery pack is attached to the vehicle body.


20240213604.BATTERY MODULE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Yosuke YOSHIZAWA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hidemasa USUI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takeo FUJII of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01M50/242, H01M50/204, H01M50/291, H01M50/293

CPC Code(s): H01M50/242



Abstract: provided is a battery module including a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked, a pair of plate-shaped members provided at both ends of the battery cell stack in a stacking direction, and a cushioning material disposed between the plurality of battery cells and/or between the battery cell stack and one of the plate-shaped members. the cushioning material includes a pair of first elastic members arranged on both outer sides in the stacking direction of the battery cell stack, a second elastic member disposed between the pair of first elastic members, and a rigid member disposed between one of the first elastic members and the second elastic member.


20240213605.BATTERY MODULE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Yosuke YOSHIZAWA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hidemasa USUI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takeo FUJII of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01M50/242, H01M50/204, H01M50/291, H01M50/293

CPC Code(s): H01M50/242



Abstract: provided is a battery module including a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked, a pair of plate-shaped members provided at both ends of the battery cell stack in a stacking direction, and a cushioning material disposed between the plurality of battery cells and/or between the battery cell stack and one of the plate-shaped members. the cushioning material includes a pair of first elastic members arranged on both outer sides in the stacking direction of the battery cell stack, and a second elastic member disposed between the pair of first elastic members. the second elastic member has a spring constant per unit area of 0.9 mpa/mm or more.


20240213625.CELL LAMINATE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Hideki SAKAMOTO of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Harumi TAKEDOMI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Soichi MORII of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01M50/503, H01M50/178, H01M50/186, H01M50/211, H01M50/522

CPC Code(s): H01M50/503



Abstract: a cell laminate includes: a plurality of laminated cells which are laminated, wherein each laminated cell includes a sealing portion on a peripheral edge, and is configured such that a tab lead extends from the sealing portion in a direction perpendicular to a lamination direction, the tab leads of at least four laminated cells among the plurality of laminated cells are electrically connected to each other via a conductive connection member having a plate shape, each tab lead connected to the conductive connection member has a linear portion extending linearly in the direction perpendicular to the lamination direction from the sealing portion to a tip end, and the tip ends are bonded in close contact with the conductive connection member by a surface, which is parallel to an extension direction of the tab leads, of surfaces of the conductive connection member.


20240213632.CELL LAMINATE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)

Inventor(s): Hideki SAKAMOTO of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Harumi TAKEDOMI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Soichi MORII of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.

IPC Code(s): H01M50/557, H01M50/105, H01M50/178, H01M50/211, H01M50/509, H01M50/516, H01M50/548

CPC Code(s): H01M50/557



Abstract: a cell laminate includes: a plurality of laminated cells that are laminated, wherein the plurality of laminated cells include a plurality of first laminated cells and a plurality of second laminated cells, each of first electrode tab leads of the plurality of first laminated cells and second electrode tab leads of the plurality of second laminated cells has a bent portion, and wherein a bent portion of a second electrode tab lead of a second laminated cell closest to the plurality of first laminated cells extends to overlap a bent portion of a first electrode tab lead of a first laminated cell farthest from the plurality of second laminated cells among the plurality of first laminated cells, and each of the bent portions of the plurality of first electrode tab leads overlaps and is directly joined to at least one bent portion of the plurality of second electrode tab leads.


HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. patent applications on June 27th, 2024