Honda Motor Co., Ltd. patent applications on October 3rd, 2024
Patent Applications by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. on October 3rd, 2024
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.: 225 patent applications
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has applied for patents in the areas of H01M10/04 (11), B60W60/00 (11), B60W50/14 (9), H01M10/0562 (9), B60W30/18 (8) H01M10/0468 (5), H01M10/0562 (4), H02K5/203 (4), B60W50/14 (4), H01M50/242 (4)
With keywords such as: vehicle, electrode, device, control, information, layer, unit, power, battery, and portion in patent application abstracts.
Patent Applications by Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
20240325221. VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Masaki GOTO of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tomokazu SAKAMOTO of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuta KIMURA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kazumasa OZAKI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): A61G5/10, A61G5/04
CPC Code(s): A61G5/104
Abstract: a vehicle includes: a vehicle body frame; a drive unit, provided in the vehicle body frame and movable on a road surface; a seat, arranged above the vehicle body frame and supporting buttocks of a user; a lifting device, provided between the vehicle body frame and the seat and lifting or lowering the seat between a low position and a high position; a position specifier, provided in the vehicle body frame and detecting a position of the vehicle; and a control device, controlling the drive unit and the lifting device. the control device includes an inclination specifier that specifies a road surface inclination angle at the position of the vehicle based on a detection result of the position specifier. when the seat is at the low position and a lifting prohibition condition is satisfied, the control device prohibits lifting drive of the lifting device.
Inventor(s): Hiroshi Oikawa of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B01D53/32, B01D53/14
CPC Code(s): B01D53/326
Abstract: the present invention decreases the resistance of an electrolysis cell that is used for the reduction of carbon dioxide even under a strong alkaline condition and increases the electrolysis efficiency. the present invention provides a carbon dioxide treatment device including a collection device that collects carbon dioxide, a first electrochemical reaction part having a first electrolysis cell that electrochemically reduces the carbon dioxide collected with the collection device to carbon monoxide, a second electrochemical reaction part having a second electrolysis cell that electrochemically reduces the carbon monoxide generated in the first electrochemical reaction part to ethylene, and a microbubble generation part that supplies the carbon monoxide generated in the first electrochemical reaction part to the second electrochemical reaction part as microbubbles.
Inventor(s): Hiroshi Oikawa of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B01D53/32, B01D53/14, B01D53/62
CPC Code(s): B01D53/326
Abstract: the present application aims to reduce energy consumption when collecting carbon dioxide and improve reaction efficiency when electrochemically reducing carbon dioxide. the present invention provides a carbon dioxide treatment device, including an absorption device that absorbs carbon dioxide, a removal device that removes air components from an electrolytic solution containing the carbon dioxide absorbed by the absorption device, an electrochemical reaction part having an electrolysis cell that electrochemically reduces the carbon dioxide absorbed by the absorption device to carbon monoxide, and a solar power generation device that supplies electric power to the electrochemical reaction part.
20240326123. CASTING DIE AND CASTING METHOD_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Masayuki HATTORI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Sota SHINDO of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kanji FUJII of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tomonori SAKAI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kenichi FUKUNAGA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B22D17/22, B22D17/26
CPC Code(s): B22D17/22
Abstract: a casting die of the present invention includes a stationary die, a movable die, and a sliding die provided to the movable die so as to be insertable and withdrawable in a direction crossing a movement direction of the movable die and configured to form a cavity in collaboration with the stationary die and the movable die. the sliding die includes a slider core that is moved so as to be insertable and withdrawable along the movement direction of the movable die and a stopper that is in contact with the slider core at a die closing position and locks the slider core.
20240326137. DEBURRING DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Takashi YOSHIDA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shimpei MATSUMOTO of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Megumi TAWARA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B23C3/12, B23C9/00
CPC Code(s): B23C3/12
Abstract: the present invention provides a deburring device capable of removing a burr with high precision. a deburring device for removing a burr formed on a joint of metal members joined together by friction stir welding (fsw) includes: a deburrer including a cutting blade that cuts the burr formed on the joint, a drive mechanism that drives the cutting blade to rotate, and a guide roller that has a diameter equal to or smaller than the cutting blade, is able to rotate coaxially with the cutting blade, and makes contact with a surface of the joined metal members at the joint to control the amount of cutting by the cutting blade; a mover that moves the deburrer along the joint; and an orientation controller that controls an orientation of the deburrer according to the shape of the surface of the joined metal members.
20240326184. FASTENING APPARATUS AND FASTENING METHOD_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Takeshi Arimitsu of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yasutaka Ishizuka of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B23P19/10, B23P19/06, B25J9/16, B25J13/08
CPC Code(s): B23P19/10
Abstract: a fastening apparatus assembles an assembly component to an assembled component by fastening a fastening member. the fastening apparatus includes: an imaging device that captures, in a state where the assembly component having a first fastening hole is mounted on an upper portion of the assembled component having a second fastening hole, an image of a region including at least the first fastening hole; and a control device that calculates a first position of the first fastening hole and a second position of the second fastening hole based on the captured image. the control device controls a robot to cause the fastening member to be moved to and inserted into the first fastening hole based on the first position and to move the assembly component in a state where the fastening member is inserted in the first fastening hole in a direction of the second position, and controls the robot to fasten the fastening member in response to detection of the fastening member being inserted into the second fastening hole.
Inventor(s): Hifza JAVED of San Jose CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Nawid JAMALI of San Francisco CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B25J11/00, G06N3/091
CPC Code(s): B25J11/0015
Abstract: according to one aspect, behavior generation for situationally-aware social robots may include generating a synthesized behavior based on a latent space representation indicative of a situational context including a situationally-aware social robot and one or more individuals, performing behavior retargeting on the synthesized behavior based on a real behavior from an initial latent space input to generate a retargeted behavior, and performing the retargeted behavior. the generating the synthesized behavior and the performing behavior retargeting may be implemented based on a generative adversarial network (gan) based network. the gan based network may be trained using a multimodal human behavioral dataset.
Inventor(s): Taiki Ishikawa of Raymond OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Hiroyuki Yamagishi of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tomohide Shibutani of Raymond OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Shinsaku Takikawa of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B32B43/00
CPC Code(s): B32B43/006
Abstract: a film peeling apparatus includes: a moving member; a first rod having a first contact portion at a lower end that contacts an upper surface of a film; a second rod having a second contact portion at a lower end; and a support portion supporting the first and second rods such that the first and the second rods move in a vertical direction with a movement of the moving member in the vertical direction. the first contact portion has a suction portion that sucks the film, the second contact portion has a sliding portion so that the film can be moved in a horizontal direction while the film is pressed by the second rod. when the moving member moves, the support portion support the first rod and the second rod so that the second rod starts to rise after the first rod starts to rise.
Inventor(s): Tetsuya Sugano of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Fumiya Sato of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B41F15/38, B41F15/36, H01M8/0273, H01M8/10
CPC Code(s): B41F15/38
Abstract: screen coating jig for screen-coating surface of plate-shaped member having protrusion to cross protrusion with sealing member, including: jig body having higher rigidity than sealing member to be placed on surface of plate-shaped member. jig body includes: first surface facing surface of plate-shaped member; second surface on opposite side of first surface; and pair of dividing surfaces extending from first surface to second surface and dividing at least part of jig body into first portion and second portion. first surface includes recess to be fitted to protrusion of plate-shaped member starting from intersection portions with pair of dividing surfaces. pair of dividing surfaces has uniform height from first surface to second surface. width between pair of dividing surfaces is narrowed at position corresponding to recess.
20240326536. DAMPER COUPLER_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Nathan J. ZURBRUGG of West Liberty OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., ERIC J. BOETTCHER of Columbus OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., PHILIP S.H. MOIR of Dublin OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., BRYAN C. SLABACH of West Mansfield OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., JAMISON E. WEIRUP of Marysville OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., AMIT JAIN of Dublin OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., DANIEL A. GROSS of Dublin OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., BHARADWAJ VEERA RAGHAVAN of Powell OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Alex C. VAN NEST of Columbus OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60G13/00
CPC Code(s): B60G13/003
Abstract: a damper coupler is provided. the damper coupler includes a first portion coupled to a first surface of a damper. the damper is removably coupled to a body of a vehicle. the damper coupler further includes a second portion coupled to a first section of the body of the vehicle. the damper coupler further includes a first mid-portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion. the first mid-portion transfers a first load between the first portion and the second portion, to limit a shear force in the damper.
20240326537. DAMPER COUPLER_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Nathan J. ZURBRUGG of West Liberty OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., ERIC J. BOETTCHER of Columbus OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., PHILIP S.H. MOIR of Dublin OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., BRYAN C. SLABACH of West Mansfield OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., JAMISON E. WEIRUP of Marysville OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., AMIT JAIN of Dublin OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., DANIEL A. GROSS of Dublin OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., BHARADWAJ VEERA RAGHAVAN of Powell OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Alex C. VAN NEST of Columbus OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60G13/00
CPC Code(s): B60G13/003
Abstract: a damper coupler is provided. the damper coupler includes a first portion coupled to a first section of a body of a vehicle. the damper coupler further includes a second portion coupled to a second section of the body of the vehicle. the second portion extends through the second section and connects with a portion of a damper, which is removably coupled to the body of the vehicle. the damper coupler furthers include a first mid-portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion. the first mid-portion transfers a first load between the first portion and the second portion, to limit a shear force in the damper.
20240326545. BATTERY TEMPERATURE REGULATION DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Anxin ZHENG of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takeshi UEDA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Daijiro YOSHINARI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kota SAKUMA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60H1/00, H01M10/613, H01M10/63, H01M10/6568
CPC Code(s): B60H1/00278
Abstract: a battery temperature regulation device includes: fill port provided in a circuit in which coolant circulates; a pump; a plurality of heat exchangers; a solenoid valve arranged in a branching path of the circuit and switching the flow path; a controller controlling switching of the flow path; a heat exchange circuit performing heat exchange with the battery; a first circuit; and a second circuit, the fill port is arranged in either of the first and second circuit, and when filling coolant from the fill port, by performing open/close control of the solenoid valve after operation of the pump, and switching the circuit to the fill port arrangement circuit in which the fill port is arranged, air remaining in the circuit is discharged from the fill port.
Inventor(s): Tomohiro SUZUKI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shohei KAMOCHI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yukiya ISHIKAWA of Marysville OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Jason CHUANG of Marysville OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Thomas KRACKER of Marysville OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Derek ADELMAN of Marysville OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Thomas BUDAY, JR. of Marysville OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60H1/00, B60K35/00
CPC Code(s): B60H1/00814
Abstract: a moving body setting system includes: an equipment control apparatus configured to control first equipment and second equipment included in a moving body; and a setting apparatus including: a storage unit configured to store setting information of each of the first equipment and the second equipment in association with user information; a user selection unit configured to select a user of the moving body; and a transmission control unit configured to read, from the storage unit, the setting information of the first equipment and the second equipment associated with user information of the user selected by the user selection unit, and perform control for transmitting, to the equipment control apparatus, first setting information which is based on the setting information of the first equipment that has been read and second setting information which is based on the setting information of the second equipment that has been read, and the equipment control apparatus is configured to change, at a timing at which both the first setting information and the second setting information transmitted by the control of the transmission control unit are received, settings of the first equipment and the second equipment based on the first setting information and the second setting information that have been received.
Inventor(s): Tomohiro SUZUKI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shohei KAMOCHI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yukiya ISHIKAWA of Marysville OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Jason CHUANG of Marysville OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Thomas KRACKER of Marysville OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Derek S ADELMAN of Marysville OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Thomas J. BUDAY JR of Marysville OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60H1/00
CPC Code(s): B60H1/00814
Abstract: a moving body setting system includes: an equipment control apparatus configured to control first equipment and second equipment included in a moving body; and a setting apparatus including: a storage unit configured to store setting information of each of the first equipment and the second equipment in association with user information; a user selection unit configured to select a user of the moving body; and a transmission control unit configured to read, from the storage unit, the setting information of the first equipment and the second equipment associated with user information of the user selected by the user selection unit, and perform control for transmitting, to the equipment control apparatus, first setting information which is based on the setting information of the first equipment that has been read and second setting information which is based on the setting information of the second equipment, and the equipment control apparatus is configured to change, when one setting information of the first setting information or the second setting information is received first and then the another setting information of the first setting information or the second setting information is received within a predetermined time, settings of both the first equipment and the second equipment based on the one setting information that has been received and the another setting information that has been received within the predetermined time.
Inventor(s): BRIAN R REYNOLDS of Dublin OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60H1/00
CPC Code(s): B60H1/00835
Abstract: a system is provided. the system includes a first flap coupled to a first portion of a duct associated with a heat exchanger of a vehicle. the first flap forms a first airflow path towards the heat exchanger. the system further includes a second flap coupled to a second portion of the duct associated with the heat exchanger of the vehicle. the second flap forms a second airflow path towards the heat exchanger. the first airflow path is different from the second airflow path.
20240326579. CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Yuki YAMAGUCHI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Go Ito of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60K13/04, B60K6/40
CPC Code(s): B60K13/04
Abstract: a vehicle is partitioned into a vehicle interior and a front room in front of a vehicle interior by a dash panel extending upward from a floor panel, an internal combustion engine is disposed in the front room, an exhaust pipe extends in a front-rear direction below the floor panel, a heat shielding member is disposed above the exhaust pipe so as to cross the exhaust pipe when viewed from an upper-lower direction, a plurality of heat exchangers fixed to a bracket are fixed to a lower side of the floor panel such that they are located behind the front room, above the heat shielding member, and at least partially overlap the heat shielding member when viewed from the upper-lower direction, and the heat shielding member is divided into a first heat shielding plate and a second heat shielding plate in the front-rear direction.
20240326586. CONTROL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Masaki MORIKAWA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kazuya SAKURAI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Noriaki SUZUKI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Natsuki ITO of Tochigi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60K23/06, B60L7/26, B60W10/10, B60W10/18, B60W30/18
CPC Code(s): B60K23/06
Abstract: provided is a control apparatus for vehicle that improves operability for a driver. a control apparatus for vehicle switches the vehicle to a freewheeling mode in which power generated by an engine is not transmitted to drive shafts. the control apparatus for vehicle includes: a motor; a battery; friction brake equipment that generates frictional braking force on the vehicle; a temperature sensor that acquires temperature of the friction brake equipment; and a determiner that assesses the temperature of the friction brake equipment acquired by the temperature sensor. the friction brake equipment generates the friction braking force when the battery is fully charged. the freewheeling mode is deactivated in a case where the temperature of the friction brake equipment exceeds a predetermined temperature while the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is in the freewheeling mode.
20240326589. DRIVING ASSISTANCE DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Fumikage YAMANAKA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60K26/02, B60T7/08, B60T7/10
CPC Code(s): B60K26/02
Abstract: a driving assistance device includes: a first member rotatably supported by a first member rotational shaft; a second member rotatably supported by a second member rotational shaft; an operation lever rotatably supported by both a first lever rotational shaft and a second lever rotational shaft, the first lever rotational shaft being provided at the first member, the second lever rotational shaft being provided at the second member and disposed toward a front side relative to the first lever rotational shaft, the operation lever including an extension part extending from the first lever rotational shaft toward a rear side; and a transfer member driving a generator that generates at least one of braking force or drive force for the vehicle in accordance with an operation of the operation lever.
20240326606. MOBILE BODY_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Taiki IIMURA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kazumasa OZAKI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hiroshi IWAKAMI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shinichiro KOBASHI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60L15/20, B60B19/00, B60K31/00
CPC Code(s): B60L15/20
Abstract: a mobile body includes: left and right driving wheels provided on a main body; a drive unit for driving each of the driving wheels; left and right swivel casters; and a controller for controlling the drive unit. the controller includes: an estimation unit for estimating a front-rear distance between a ground contact position of the swivel caster and a center of gravity; a limit velocity calculation unit for calculating a stability limit velocity based on the front-rear distance estimated by the estimation unit, a front-rear distance between a ground contact position of the driving wheel and the center of gravity, a cornering power of the driving wheel, and a cornering power of the swivel caster when a predetermined calculation condition is satisfied; and a driving control unit for controlling the drive unit such that a velocity of the mobile body is less than or equal to the stability limit velocity.
20240326615. ELECTRIC VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Keisuke Nakata of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60L50/60, B60L58/26
CPC Code(s): B60L50/66
Abstract: an electric vehicle comprises: a vehicle body frame that includes a down frame and a pivot frame, the down frame extending downward from a head pipe, the pivot frame pivotally supporting a rear wheel; a battery that is disposed in an extending manner between the down frame and the pivot frame; and a radiator that cools an electric vehicle functional part. in the electric vehicle, the battery is disposed such that a rear side of a battery bottom surface is lower than a front side of the battery bottom surface, and the radiator is disposed below the battery bottom surface.
20240326616. CONTACTLESS POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Kiyoshi Asami of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60L53/122, H02J7/00, H02J50/12
CPC Code(s): B60L53/122
Abstract: a contactless power transmission system includes a power reception unit configured to receive ac power contactlessly transmitted from a power transmission device, a power conversion unit configured to convert the ac power into dc power, a power storage device connected to the power conversion unit, a rotating electric machine configured to generate a traveling driving force of a vehicle and to transmit and receive power to and from the power storage device, and a control device configured to control an operation of the power conversion unit and power transmission and reception between the power storage device and the rotating electric machine, wherein the control device restricts reception of the ac power by the power reception unit when a state of charge of the power storage device is larger than a predetermined threshold value, and changes the predetermined threshold value to decrease as a speed of the vehicle increases.
Inventor(s): Tatsunori MAKINO of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Natsuki EHARA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60L53/20, B60L58/10
CPC Code(s): B60L53/20
Abstract: an object is to provide a power supply system for a vehicle and a control method for the power supply system that make it possible to securely start the vehicle even in a state where there is a higher possibility that a user does not perform maintenance on the vehicle. a power supply system includes a charging controller, in which, when a soak time representing a period of time elapsed after an off operation has been received is shorter than a first period of time that is determined beforehand, a coupling state detector has detected that there is coupling between an external power supply and an on-vehicle charger, and a remaining amount in a low voltage battery is equal to or below a predetermined remaining amount, the charging controller causes the low voltage battery to be charged with electricity.
20240326636. MANAGEMENT DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Maho Tsujikawa of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yosuke Naito of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yui Nishio of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60L53/68, B60L53/66, G06Q30/08, G06Q50/06
CPC Code(s): B60L53/68
Abstract: provided is a management device that manages bid to power trading market of electric power which is supplied to power network from a plurality of moving bodies having electrical storage device, the management device including a necessary-number-calculation-part that calculates necessary number of moving bodies required to supply predetermined electrical energy according to time period and the predetermined electrical energy from history of a state of charge of the electrical storage device, a necessary-number-storage that stores necessary number of the moving bodies, an acquisition part that acquires information related to whether the moving bodies can output the electric power to the power network in certain time period, and a bid-power-amount-determining-part that determines bid power amount made to power trading market based on comparison between number of moving bodies that can output the electric power to the power network in the time period and the necessary number of the moving bodies.
20240326653. CONTROL METHOD, CONTROL DEVICE, AND VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Toru OGAKI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shizuki KINO of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuki TANI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kazuya KURAHASHI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60L58/27, B60H1/00, G07C5/08
CPC Code(s): B60L58/27
Abstract: in a case where a battery is scheduled to be charged at charging equipment included in a scheduled travel route of a vehicle, a preheating control for heating the battery by the heating device is executed before the vehicle arrives at the charging equipment such that a temperature of the battery when the vehicle arrives at the charging equipment reaches a predetermined target temperature, and in response to a temperature of the battery reaching a predetermined waste heat recovery temperature, a waste heat recovery control for enabling an air conditioner to execute heating using waste heat of the battery is executed. in response to a current temperature of the battery being higher than the waste heat recovery temperature and the target temperature being higher than the waste heat recovery temperature, executing the preheating control while restricting execution of the waste heat recovery control.
Inventor(s): Satoshi MATSUI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shinya WATANABE of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kosuke IHARA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Norimasa KAWAGOE of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60L58/40, H01M8/04313, H01M8/04858
CPC Code(s): B60L58/40
Abstract: a system for controlling power source including a fuel cell and a battery provided on a vehicle, the system comprises a decision unit that decides a control parameter for power generation amount of the fuel cell based on whether the vehicle is a vehicle that mainly travels on a highway or a vehicle that mainly travels on an ordinary road. a control method for controlling power source including a fuel cell and a battery provided on a vehicle comprises deciding a control parameter for power generation amount of the fuel cell based on whether the vehicle is a vehicle that mainly travels on a highway or a vehicle that mainly travels on an ordinary road.
Inventor(s): Yoshihiro Matsugi of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Naoki Shibata of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Koji Hashimoto of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shogo Usui of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shohei Kamochi of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60N2/02
CPC Code(s): B60N2/0248
Abstract: a mobile object setting device for setting equipment provided in a mobile object includes a storage device configured to store a program and setting information of the equipment and a hardware processor. the hardware processor manages the setting information in association with a user of the mobile object by executing the program stored in the storage device, registers user information about the user and the setting information of the equipment in the storage device, identifies the user of the mobile object, and acquires the setting information of the equipment associated with the identified user from the storage device to set the equipment based on the acquired setting information. the hardware processor acquires first setting information, which is the setting information of the equipment associated with first user information registered in advance, from the storage device and registers the acquired first setting information in association with second user information different from the first user information.
Inventor(s): Tatsuya NAITO of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Mutsuki HIROOKA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kazuhiko KAMEDA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuichi YOSHII of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takuro HASHIMOTO of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60R1/074
CPC Code(s): B60R1/074
Abstract: a door mirror rotation control device includes a control part controlling drive of a motor to cause a door mirror to switch between a folded status and an unfolded status. the control part includes a motor drive controller controlling drive of the motor and a motor action determination part determining a drive content of the motor. the motor action determination part detects raindrop information during drive of the motor, and determines the drive content of the motor as a normal action or a specific action based on whether the raindrop information is acquired. compared to the normal action, a frequency of rotation changes of the motor during a period until drive of the motor ends is high in the specific action. the motor drive controller is configured to control drive of the motor in the normal action or the specific action determined by the motor action determination part.
20240326698. CARGO COVER ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): James J. Logan of Dublin OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Kyle R. Harp of Cable OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Edgar Martinez of Marysville OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Nicholas P. Ziraldo of Powell OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60R5/04
CPC Code(s): B60R5/045
Abstract: a cargo cover assembly for covering a cargo space of a vehicle includes a cover having a pair of longitudinal sides adapted to extend along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle and a pair of lateral side adapted to extend in a lateral direction of the vehicle. the cover assembly also includes a pair of rod assemblies coupled to the pair of longitudinal sides of the cover and configured to be removably coupled to a vehicle body. the pair of rod assemblies is configured to extend along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle when engaged with the vehicle body.
20240326720. GARNISH ASSEMBLY AND METHOD_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Christopher Wayne EMERSON of Dublin OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., David J. ROSE of West Mansfield OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Jesse W. SCHLABACH of Marysville OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Hirofumi TAKEMOTO of Dublin OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Jason S. BORLAND of Raymond OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Timothy J. RUPP of Dublin OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60R13/04
CPC Code(s): B60R13/04
Abstract: a garnish assembly and method for a vehicle includes a garnish housing having a show surface delineated by an end edge surface for mounting on the vehicle. the garnish assembly further includes a seal extending along an entirety of the end edge surface and a doghouse structure adapted to mount the garnish housing and the seal to the vehicle. the seal is secured along the end edge surface wherein the end-to-end length of the seal matches an end-to-end length of the end edge surface. the doghouse structure is secured to the garnish housing so that attachment to the doghouse structure to the vehicle mounts the seal and the garnish housing to the vehicle.
Inventor(s): Yoshihiro Matsugi of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Naoki Shibata of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shogo Usui of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Koji Hashimoto of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shohei Kamochi of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60R16/023
CPC Code(s): B60R16/023
Abstract: a mobile object setting system includes a setting device configured to perform a process of setting equipment provided in a mobile object and a plurality of terminal devices capable of communicating with the setting device. the setting device includes a storage device configured to store a program and setting information of the equipment and a hardware processor. the hardware processor manages the setting information in association with a user of the mobile object by executing the program stored in the storage device, identifies the user of the mobile object based on a result of communicating with the plurality of terminal devices, and acquires the setting information of the equipment associated with the identified user from the storage device to perform the process of setting the equipment based on the acquired setting information. the plurality of terminal devices instruct the setting device to change the setting of the equipment by transmitting the terminal information stored therein to the setting device. the storage device can store a plurality of setting information items for each piece of the equipment when the number of users registered in the setting device is one.
Inventor(s): Manabu Mitani of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60R16/03, B64D35/021, H02J3/38
CPC Code(s): B60R16/03
Abstract: a first relay device, a second relay device, a third relay device, a fourth relay device, and a first connection device of a power supply system are disposed in areas different from each other.
Inventor(s): Shohei KAMOCHI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Naoki KIKUCHI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yunan CAI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kyoko IWASHIMA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Naoki SHIBATA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yukiya ISHIKAWA of Marysville OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Nathaniel DIEDRICH of Marysville OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Ross MILLER of Marysville OH (US) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60R16/037, B60R25/24
CPC Code(s): B60R16/037
Abstract: a moving body setting apparatus can receive an operation terminal id transmitted from an operation terminal holding the operation terminal id, and includes: a storage unit storing first information associating the operation terminal id of the operation terminal with a user id of a moving body, and second information associating the user id with setting information of equipment included in the moving body; a user selection unit that selects a user of the moving body, based on a user operation, or based on the operation terminal id received from the operation terminal, and the first information; a moving body setting unit that acquires, from the second information, setting information of the equipment associated with a user id of a user selected by the user selection unit, and sets the equipment based on the acquired setting information; and an update unit that updates, when switching of user is performed by the user selection unit based on the user operation, a user id associated with the operation terminal id received from the operation terminal in the first information, with a user id of a user after the switching.
Inventor(s): Kazune HASEGAWA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kazumu SUZUKI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kai MOTOYAMA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shota HOSHAKU of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tomoaki MASAKAWA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Taira IKEDAGAKI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tadahiko KANOH of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kenji SUGIYAMA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60R25/01
CPC Code(s): B60R25/01
Abstract: a control device for a vehicle includes a reception unit configured to receive, from a server, first authority information indicating whether a user of the vehicle has an authority to use a specific vehicle control function, an update unit configured to update, based on the first authority information, second authority information that indicates whether the user has the authority to use the specific vehicle control function and is stored in a storage device of the vehicle, and a vehicle control unit configured to perform the vehicle control function based at least in part on the second authority information indicating that the user has the authority to use the specific vehicle control function.
Inventor(s): Yoshiaki Inoue of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Naoki Kikuchi of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Junya Ishizaki of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yunan Cai of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60R25/01
CPC Code(s): B60R25/01
Abstract: a device setting apparatus identifies a user, update operation setting information regarding a plurality of devices stored in a first storage unit regardless of a setting change operation from a user, and upon receiving a setting change operation for at least some of the plurality of devices through a receiver configured to receive an operation from the user, changes an operation setting of the at least some of the plurality of devices according to the setting change operation and causing a second storage unit to store temporary change information that is based on content of the setting change operation, wherein a process of causing the second storage unit to store the temporary change information is performed regardless of a progress state of the update process, the operation setting information and the temporary change information are compared after the update process is completed, and the temporary change information is reflected in the operation setting information when the temporary change information has not been reflected in the operation setting information.
20240326740. VEHICLE DOOR UNLOCKING SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Naoyuki URUSHIZAKI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60R25/24, B60R25/01, B60R25/25, B60R25/30, G06V20/56, G06V40/16, G07C9/00, G07C9/25
CPC Code(s): B60R25/24
Abstract: a vehicle door unlocking system considering convenience and safety of door unlocking is disclosed. the vehicle door unlocking system utilizes a communication terminal capable of communicating wirelessly with a vehicle to unlock a vehicle door, and includes: a receiving portion receiving an unlocking command issued by an operation of a user; and a recognition portion recognizing a position of the user relative to the vehicle. when the receiving portion receives an unlocking command issued from a position more than a first distance away from the vehicle by a first operation of the user, or when the receiving portion receives an unlocking command issued by a second operation of the user, a standby mode is shifted to. when the recognition portion in the standby mode recognizes that the user enters a position within a second distance that is less than the first distance from the vehicle, the vehicle door is unlocked.
Inventor(s): Yoshihiro Matsugi of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Naoki Shibata of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Koji Hashimoto of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shogo Usui of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shohei Kamochi of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takaya Higuchi of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tomohiro Suzuki of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60R25/30
CPC Code(s): B60R25/307
Abstract: a mobile object setting system includes a setting device configured to perform a process of setting equipment provided in a mobile object and a plurality of terminal devices capable of communicating with the setting device. the setting device includes a storage device configured to store a program and setting information of the equipment and a hardware processor. the hardware processor manages the setting information in association with a user of the mobile object by executing the program stored in the storage device, identifies the user of the mobile object, detects a specific action to be performed when the user of the mobile object boards the mobile object, and acquires setting information of the equipment associated with the identified user from the storage device to set the equipment based on the acquired setting information. the hardware processor receives a selection manipulation of the user until a predetermined manipulation is performed after the specific action is detected.
20240326772. VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Toshimi KANEKO of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Taichi KITAMURA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kazuya MORIYAMA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yurina MORIMOTO of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60W10/18, B60T7/12, B60W10/10, B60W10/188
CPC Code(s): B60W10/182
Abstract: a vehicle control device includes: a gear changing part having a parking brake holding the vehicle in a stationary state, a driving gear that maintains driving the vehicle, and a parking gear that holds a parked state; a control switch disposed in the gear changing part and able to perform actuation of the parking brake and the parking gear simultaneously through an operation of pressing the control switch; a braking force holding part holding a braking force when the vehicle generates the braking force based on at least one of a driver operating a brake or operating the control switch; and a control part performing: when the control switch is pressed, performing a linked parking control so that the parking brake performs a linked actuation while the gear changing part is shifted to the parking gear. after the linked parking control ends, the holding of the braking force is released.
Inventor(s): Daiko Tsutsumi of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Koji Hosono of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Akinori Kita of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60W20/10, B60W10/06, B60W10/08
CPC Code(s): B60W20/10
Abstract: an electric power control device includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire information indicating a maximum power value that is a maximum value of electric power that can be output from a battery without causing an excessive output voltage drop and information indicating a requested power value, a determination unit configured to determine a suppliable power value indicating electric power that can be supplied from the battery to a starting mechanism when starting a stopped internal combustion engine, based on a difference between a maximum power value and a requested power value, and a control unit configured to start the internal combustion engine using electric power corresponding to the suppliable power value determined by the determination unit.
20240326797. TRAVEL CONTROL APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Tatsuya Konishi of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Akinori Oi of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuya Kaneda of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kenta Ishii of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tomoyuki Yokoyama of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60W30/14, B60W50/00
CPC Code(s): B60W30/14
Abstract: a travel control apparatus includes: a detection unit configured to detect an exterior environment situation around a subject vehicle; and a microprocessor configured to perform: recognizing, based on a detected value of the detection unit, a traveling state of a preceding vehicle on a current lane; determining, based on a recognized result, whether the preceding vehicle has started a deceleration; estimating a traveling trajectory of the preceding vehicle through a kalman filter to which a physical quantity representing the traveling state of the preceding vehicle is to be inputted as an input value; and controlling a traveling actuator based on an estimated result to make the subject vehicle follow the preceding vehicle. the estimating includes, when it is determined that the preceding vehicle has started the deceleration, varying a weight for the kalman filter.
Inventor(s): Satoshi Sadamura of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yoshihiko Kosegaki of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60W30/14, B60W50/14
CPC Code(s): B60W30/143
Abstract: while the vehicle is traveling in a segment from an entrance to a curved road to a position a predetermined distance before the entrance or while the vehicle is traveling on the curved road, the vehicle control device performs assistance control that is one or both of deceleration control based on first information and notification control, accelerates the vehicle at first acceleration in a case where second information has been acquired when the vehicle is not traveling in the segment or on the curved road and the assistance control is not operating, and accelerates the vehicle at second acceleration that is suppressed as compared with the first acceleration by ending the assistance control in a case where the second information has been acquired when the vehicle is performing the assistance control.
Inventor(s): Shogo NISHIZAWA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60W30/14, B60W30/18, B60W60/00
CPC Code(s): B60W30/146
Abstract: a vehicle control device and a vehicle control method thereof are provided in the disclosure. the judgment unit determines a possibility of executing the idle suppression control based on a driving state of the vehicle. the driving force control unit executes driving force control on the vehicle according to external conditions of the vehicle. during execution of the driving force control, when the judgment unit determines that there is the possibility of executing the idle suppression control, the driving force control unit is controlled to increase a driving force distribution ratio of a driven wheel and decrease a driving force distribution ratio of a driving wheel while maintaining a state of an overall driving force of the vehicle.
20240326805. VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Shota ISHIKAWA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60W30/14
CPC Code(s): B60W30/146
Abstract: a method includes: recognizing a surrounding situation of a vehicle; determining whether there is a crosswalk in a scheduled traveling lane of the vehicle that is traveling or starts traveling, based on a recognition of the surrounding situation; determining whether there is an adjacent lane that is adjacent to the scheduled traveling lane and has the same traveling direction as the scheduled traveling lane, based on the recognition of the surrounding situation or map information prepared in advance; determining, when it is determined that there is the crosswalk and there is the adjacent lane, whether there is another vehicle that is on the adjacent lane and is stopped in front of the crosswalk when viewed from the vehicle, based on the recognition of the surrounding situation; and performing restraint control for restraining a travel speed of the vehicle when it is determined that there is the another vehicle.
Inventor(s): Satoshi Sadamura of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hiroshi Oguro of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60W30/14, B60W30/18, B60W50/14
CPC Code(s): B60W30/146
Abstract: a vehicle control device determines whether or not the vehicle has made a lane change, performs assistance control which is one or both of deceleration control for decelerating the vehicle so that a speed of the vehicle approaches a target speed based on curved road information and notification control for notifying that the speed of the vehicle approaches the target speed while the vehicle is traveling in a first lane connected to the curved road in a segment from an entrance to the curved road to a position a predetermined distance before the entrance or while the vehicle is traveling on the curved road, and controls a process of operating or stopping the assistance control in accordance with presence or absence of the lane change of the vehicle while the vehicle is traveling in the segment or on the curved road.
20240326812. VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Ryo TAKADA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Katsuhito KAMBE of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kazuya MORIYAMA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Naoki TSUCHIYA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Fumitaka ABE of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yosuke HORIUCHI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yurina MORIMOTO of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Taichi KITAMURA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shun SAIGUSA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Ikuo NONAGA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60W30/18, B60W10/11, B60W10/188
CPC Code(s): B60W30/18118
Abstract: a vehicle control device and method includes: a gear shift member having a parking brake, a drive gear, and a park gear; a hydraulic brake decelerating the vehicle; a vehicle speed detection member; a control switch, which, when pressed, simultaneously activating the parking brake and the park gear; a control member. when the control member determines the vehicle speed exceeds a first threshold during an operation of the control switch, the vehicle remains in a drive gear state, and the hydraulic brake is activated to decelerate the vehicle; when the control member determines the vehicle speed is lower than the first threshold, the vehicle stays in the drive gear state, and the parking brake is activated. when the vehicle speed changes from the first to a second threshold, the hydraulic brake stops operating, the gear shift member shifts to the park gear, and the parking brake is maintained.
Inventor(s): Satoshi Sadamura of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60W30/18, B60W50/10
CPC Code(s): B60W30/18145
Abstract: the vehicle control device controls an assistance control operation for a second curved road on the basis of a first target segment in which the assistance control for a first curved road is executed, a second target segment in which the assistance control for a second curved road is executed, and a position of the vehicle when an operation of stopping the assistance control has been performed during the assistance control in a case where the vehicle is scheduled to travel on the first curved road and the second curved road located within a predetermined distance from the first curved road.
Inventor(s): Samir K. Al-Stouhi of Dearborn MI (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Paritosh S. Kelkar of Sunnyvale CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60W30/18, B60W60/00
CPC Code(s): B60W30/18154
Abstract: a vehicle is provided. the vehicle includes a plurality of sensors. the vehicle also includes a vehicle controller. the vehicle controller is programmed to collect first sensor information from at least the first sensor during operation of a vehicle, ii) apply the first sensor information to an intersection classification model to determine a type of intersection that the vehicle is approaching, iii) collect second sensor information from the at least the second sensor during vehicle operation, and iv) apply the second sensor information to an intersection specific model to determine at least one course of action for the vehicle to execute, wherein the intersection specific model is associated with the type of intersection determined by the intersection classification model.
20240326819. VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Ryo TAKADA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Katsuhito KAMBE of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kazuya MORIYAMA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Naoki TSUCHIYA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Fumitaka ABE of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yosuke HORIUCHI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yurina MORIMOTO of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Taichi KITAMURA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shun SAIGUSA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Ikuo NONAGA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60W30/18, B60K26/02, B60W10/10, B60W10/18, F16H59/10
CPC Code(s): B60W30/18181
Abstract: the disclosure provides a vehicle control device and method for controlling a vehicle. the vehicle control device includes a gear shift member, having a parking brake keeping a vehicle in a stationary state, a drive gear keeping driving the vehicle, and a park gear keeping the vehicle in a parked state; a control switch configured to be able to control the parking brake and shift to the park gear; a control member performing following controls when the vehicle is in the parked state: when the control switch is operated for a period of time shorter than a prescribed time, the control member shifts to the park gear and executes linked parking that links an operation of the parking brake, and during the execution of the linked parking, when the control switch is operated for a period of time longer than the prescribed time, the control member releases the parking brake.
Inventor(s): Yusuke Muramatsu of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Naohiro Sakamoto of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hiroko Adachi of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60W40/08, B60W50/14, G06V10/762, G06V20/59
CPC Code(s): B60W40/08
Abstract: an embodiment provides a state estimation device including: an acquisition unit configured to acquire a state variable including an observation value obtained by observing a steersman who steers an moving object; and an estimation unit including a state model having a correlation between the state variable and a cognitive load during steering of the steersman and configured to estimate a state of the steersman from the state variable acquired by the acquisition unit.
Inventor(s): Tomoaki MASAKAWA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60W50/00, B60W40/08
CPC Code(s): B60W50/0098
Abstract: a control device for a vehicle includes a management unit configured to manage a vehicle setting regarding whether a user of the vehicle agrees to use of personal information, and a vehicle control unit configured to perform a particular vehicle control function based at least in part on the agreement of the user to the use of personal information being set in the vehicle setting. the management unit reflects a personal setting of the user regarding use of the personal information in the vehicle setting when the user logs in on an in-vehicle device of the vehicle.
Inventor(s): Paritosh KELKAR of Sunnyvale CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60W50/14, B60W40/02
CPC Code(s): B60W50/14
Abstract: a vehicle is provided. the vehicle includes a vehicle controller. the vehicle controller is programmed to (i) retrieve current date, time, and vehicle location; (ii) retrieve a plurality of context information based upon the current vehicle location; (iii) analyze the plurality of context information based upon the current date and time; (iv) generate at least one alert message based upon the analysis of the plurality of context information in view of the current date, time, and vehicle location; and (v) present the at least one alert message to a driver of the vehicle.
Inventor(s): Masashi KANESAKA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60W50/14, B60W30/18
CPC Code(s): B60W50/14
Abstract: a control device for a vehicle executes a particular vehicle control function based at least in part on that a user of the vehicle has authority to use the vehicle control function, acquire a first instruction related to the vehicle control function from the user by using a first operation unit temporarily presented to the user, acquires a second instruction related to the vehicle control function from the user by using a second operation unit permanently presented to the user, displays the first operation unit in appearance indicating that the first instruction cannot be given in a case where the user does not have the authority, and notifies the user of the fact that the second instruction cannot be given in response to operation of the second operation unit in a case where the user does not have the authority.
Inventor(s): Haruhiko NISHIGUCHI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Daichi KATO of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shingo ITO of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60W50/14, B60K35/28
CPC Code(s): B60W50/14
Abstract: a control device for a vehicle controls notification using a notification unit included in a steering input unit of the vehicle operates in an operation state selected from a plurality of states. the plurality of states include a first state and a second state that each provide drive assist. map information including information that is not used in the first state is used in the second state. the second state is based on a condition that a driver of the vehicle grips the steering input unit. the notification control unit does not perform notification using the notification unit while the travel control unit is operating in the first state, and performs notification using the notification unit while the travel control unit is operating in the second state.
Inventor(s): Kyoko Iwashima of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Junya Ishizaki of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Naoki Kikuchi of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yoshihiro Matsugi of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Haruka Kubo of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Naoki Shibata of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yunan Cai of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yoshiaki Inoue of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takaya Higuchi of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shohei Kamochi of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Satoshi Yamashita of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tomohiro Suzuki of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60W50/14, B60W50/00
CPC Code(s): B60W50/14
Abstract: an in-vehicle equipment setup device includes: a storage configured to store user setting information including settings of in-vehicle equipment desired by a user; a setter configured to set a set value in the user setting information of a selected user for the corresponding in-vehicle equipment; a settings comparator configured to acquire a current set value from the in-vehicle equipment and to compare the acquired current set value with a user set value which is a set value in the setting information included in the user setting information of the selected user; and a notifier configured to notify the user. when there is non-set in-vehicle equipment which is in-vehicle equipment of which the user set value is different from the current set value according to a result of the comparison, the settings comparator causes the notifier to notify that there is non-set in-vehicle equipment on the basis of travel information including a traveling state of the vehicle. the setter sets the user set value for the non-set in-vehicle equipment on the basis of the travel information when a setting instruction for instructing to set the user set value for the non-set in-vehicle equipment is input by the user.
20240326859. PLAYBACK DATA CREATION DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Takaaki Nishida of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60W60/00
CPC Code(s): B60W60/001
Abstract: a travel trajectory of a working machine that has traveled a working route from a start to a goal by manual operation is acquired as a teaching trajectory. a control parameter related to a speed of the working machine is acquired on the teaching trajectory. the teaching trajectory from the start to the goal is converted, based on the control parameter, into a playback route for the working machine to autonomously travel, the playback route including two or more nodes and edges that connect the nodes, to thereby create playback data in which the control parameter is registered in each of the edges on the playback route.
Inventor(s): Peng Zhang of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shintaro Hidaka of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Satoshi Hatori of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takuma Mori of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60W60/00, B60W30/09, B60W30/095, G01S17/931
CPC Code(s): B60W60/0015
Abstract: to provide a traveling system of an autonomous traveling vehicle capable of executing navigation even when there is an obstacle on a node in topological navigation and a method executed by the traveling system of an autonomous traveling vehicle.
Inventor(s): Peng Zhang of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shintaro Hidaka of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Satoshi Hatori of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takuma Mori of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60W60/00, B60W30/09, B60W30/095, G01S17/931
CPC Code(s): B60W60/0015
Abstract: the traveling system of an autonomous traveling vehicle that travels on a route constituted by a plurality of nodes and edges is provided, wherein the autonomous traveling vehicle determines passage of the nodes by passing over the nodes, and the traveling system includes: a processing unit that, in a case where there is an obstacle on the node, transitions the node outside an occupied range of the obstacle or expands the node so that the node is outside the occupied range of the obstacle; and a control unit that controls traveling of the autonomous traveling vehicle on the basis of the node transitioned or expanded by the processing unit.
Inventor(s): Samir K. Al-Stouhi of Dearborn MI (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Paritosh S. Kelkar of Sunnyvale CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60W60/00, B60W30/09, B60W50/14, G06T7/292, H04N5/262, H04N23/66
CPC Code(s): B60W60/0015
Abstract: provided herein is a vehicle including an event camera coupled to the vehicle, a conventional camera coupled to the vehicle, and a control unit communicatively coupled to the event camera and to the conventional camera. the control unit is configured to: receive, from the event camera when the event camera senses movement of at least one object from the surroundings of the vehicle, movement data associated with the at least one object, instruct, based upon the movement data, the conventional camera to capture an image of the at least one object, and analyze the movement data and the captured image to determine whether the at least one object is an object of interest.
Inventor(s): Ryohei HIRANO of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Akihito KIMATA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Junta OCHIAI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tim PUPHAL of Offenbach/Main (DE) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60W60/00, B60W40/04, G08G1/0967
CPC Code(s): B60W60/0015
Abstract: an automated driving vehicle includes: an external information acquisition device configured to acquire external information regarding a state of surroundings of the automated driving vehicle as a vehicle of interest; an on-board communication device configured to receive a risk area notification regarding a high-risk area in a target traffic area ; an action plan formulation device configured to formulate an action plan for the vehicle of interest such that a behavior of the vehicle of interest is prevented from exceeding a predetermined behavior allowable range; and a travel control device configured to operate a travel actuator based on the action plan to cause the vehicle of interest to automatically travel. in a case where the vehicle of interest is moving within the high-risk area, the action plan formulation device sets the behavior allowable range to a range associated with the risk area notification.
20240326872. TRAVEL CONTROL APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Tatsuya Konishi of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Akinori Oi of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuya Kaneda of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kenta Ishii of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tomoyuki Yokoyama of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60W60/00, G06V20/56, G06V20/58
CPC Code(s): B60W60/0027
Abstract: a travel control apparatus includes: a detection unit configured to detect an exterior environment situation around a subject vehicle; and a microprocessor configured to perform: recognizing, based on a detected value of the detection unit, a traveling state of a preceding vehicle on a current lane; determining, based on a recognized result in the recognizing, whether the preceding vehicle has started making a turn; estimating a traveling trajectory of the preceding vehicle through a kalman filter to which a physical quantity representing the traveling state of the preceding vehicle is to be inputted as an input value; and controlling a traveling actuator based on an estimated result to make the subject vehicle follow the preceding vehicle. the estimating includes estimating, when the preceding vehicle has started making the turn, varying a weight for the kalman filter.
Inventor(s): Tatsuro FUJIWARA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Mizuki OWADA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Jumpei NOGUCHI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Gaku SHIMAMOTO of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Ayumu MITOMO of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B60W60/00, B60W50/08, B60W50/14
CPC Code(s): B60W60/0053
Abstract: a control device includes: a circuit configured to receive an instruction from outside a moving body by a terminal of a user of the moving body; a movement controller configured to perform movement control of the moving body based on the instruction and stop the movement control based on a stop operation for the movement control; and a drive controller configured to set an automatic stop mode in which driving of the moving body is automatically stopped based on completion of the movement control. the drive controller enables the automatic stop mode when the moving body is in a state of waiting to receive the instruction, and keeps the automatic stop mode enabled until the driving of the moving body is stopped, and the movement controller receives the stop operation when the automatic stop mode is disabled and receives no stop operation when the automatic stop mode is enabled.
20240326906. GRIP DETERMINING SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Kotaro NAKAMURA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B62D6/10, B60W60/00, B62D1/04, B62D6/00
CPC Code(s): B62D6/10
Abstract: a grip determining system includes a contact sensor provided in a steering operation member of a vehicle and configured such that capacitance of the contact sensor varies according to a contact position of a driver on the steering operation member, a steering torque sensor configured to output an output value according to steering torque generated by a steering operation by the driver, and a controller configured to determine whether the driver is gripping the steering operation member. the controller is configured to estimate the contact position of the driver on the steering operation member based on the capacitance of the contact sensor, set a threshold according to the estimated contact position of the driver, and determine that the driver is gripping the steering operation member in a case where the output value of the steering torque sensor is equal to or more than the threshold.
20240326907. CALIBRATION METHOD FOR MOVING BODY_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Taiki IIMURA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kazumasa OZAKI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shinichiro KOBASHI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B62D11/04, B60B19/00
CPC Code(s): B62D11/04
Abstract: a calibration method for a moving body, which includes a pair of left and right omnidirectional wheels, includes: a first step of creating a rotational speed command value for four electric motors such that the moving body performs a linear translational movement or an ultra-pivotal turn; a second step of driving each motor based on the command value to move the moving body; a third step of obtaining a total number of rotations of each motor until the movement of the moving body is completed; a fourth step of measuring an yaw angle change amount of the moving body as it moves; a fifth step of repeating the first to fourth steps at least three times to obtain three or more data sets including the total number of rotations of each motor and the yaw angle change amount; and a sixth step of calculating each correction value based on the data sets.
20240326923. LOWER STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Ryuta NISHIGAMI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hirotaka HAYAKAWA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tetsuya SUGIZAKI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kazuya KIMURA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Ryo SHINODA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B62D25/20
CPC Code(s): B62D25/20
Abstract: the disclosure provides a lower structure of vehicle in which a battery covering portion has a rigidity capable of supporting the load of an impact. the lower structure of vehicle includes: a floor base plate, including a floor beam disposed on an upper surface, and the floor beam extending in a vehicle width direction; a battery component disposed at the rear of the floor beam in a front and rear direction of the vehicle; and a battery cover portion covering above the battery component, and the battery cover portion including multiple connection portions connected to the floor beam. the battery covering portion is formed of a steel material, and the connection portions are disposed staggered from each other in height positions in an upward and downward direction of the vehicle.
20240326924. VEHICLE BOTTOM STRUCTURE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Yoshitaka IZUMI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Rei TOGASHI of Tochigi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B62D25/20, B62D21/15
CPC Code(s): B62D25/20
Abstract: a vehicle bottom structure includes: a floor bottom panel, including a floor tunnel portion and a bottom panel portion; side beams, disposed on an outer side of the floor bottom panel in a vehicle width direction, and extending along a vehicle front-back direction; first and second cross members, respectively disposed on a central side and a back end side of the floor tunnel portion in the vehicle front-back direction, and extending along the vehicle width direction; and a patch component, disposed between the first and second cross members. the floor tunnel portion is disposed on a central side between the side beams in the vehicle width direction, and extends along the vehicle front-back direction. the bottom panel portion is disposed between the side beams and the floor tunnel portion. part of the patch component overlaps a central side of the bottom panel portion in the vehicle width direction.
20240326925. VEHICLE BOTTOM STRUCTURE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Hirotaka HAYAKAWA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shinichi KAJI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Reo Ohi of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B62D25/20, B62D21/02, B62D21/11, B62D25/16
CPC Code(s): B62D25/20
Abstract: a vehicle bottom structure includes: a back floor bottom panel, including a protrusion portion; and a pair of wheel houses, disposed on outer sides of the back floor bottom panel in a vehicle width direction. the protrusion portion is disposed on a central side between the pair of wheel houses in the vehicle width direction and protrudes upward in a vehicle up-down direction. the protrusion portion includes a longitudinal wall, and the longitudinal wall is formed at a front end of the protrusion portion in a vehicle front-back direction. the longitudinal wall and the pair of wheel houses are disposed in parallel in the vehicle width direction.
20240326945. ELECTRIC VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Akira Sato of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kazuhiro Suzuki of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yasuo Narazaki of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B62K11/04
CPC Code(s): B62K11/04
Abstract: in an electric vehicle includes: a swing arm swingably supported by a vehicle body through a pivot shaft; a motor arranged in the swing arm and driving a driving wheel; and a functional component of the electric vehicle electrically connected to the motor, a sub frame is provided, the sub frame being separate from a body frame configuring the vehicle body and being attachable to the body frame, the sub frame includes a pivot portion swingably supporting the swing arm, and the functional component of the electric vehicle is supported by the sub frame.
20240326946. ELECTRIC VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Keisuke Nakata of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B62K11/04
CPC Code(s): B62K11/04
Abstract: in an electric vehicle provided with a vehicle body frame having a pivot frame that supports a swing arm swingably; a motor disposed above a pivot shaft; and a speed reduction gear disposed on a side of the motor, a lateral width of the pivot frame is narrower than a lateral width of the motor, and the speed reduction gear is disposed on a side of the pivot frame.
20240326960. DISPLAY DEVICE AND OUTBOARD MOTOR_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Mio OSHIMA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B63B49/00, B63B79/40, B63H20/12, B63H21/21
CPC Code(s): B63B49/00
Abstract: provided is a display device with which it is possible to indicate whether a direction of movement according to operation by a pilot and the actual direction of movement of a watercraft are in agreement. the display device is provided with a direction-of-movement indicator that shows an indication related to the direction of movement of a watercraft. the direction-of-movement indicator shows the indication in a first mode and a second mode, the first mode being a display mode displaying that there is a disagreement between a specified direction of movement specified by means of a shift switch and the actual direction of movement, the second mode being a display mode displaying that the specified direction of movement and the actual direction of movement are in agreement.
20240326961. DISPLAY DEVICE FOR WATERCRAFT_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Mio OSHIMA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B63B49/00
CPC Code(s): B63B49/00
Abstract: provided is a display device for a watercraft with which a disparity between an operation instruction and an actual speed of the watercraft can be grasped easily. the display device for a watercraft is provided with a first indicator that shows a specified speed based on an operation by a user and a second indicator that shows an actual speed of the watercraft. the first indicator and the second indicator each include a forward indicator f, f and a reverse indicator r, r, and the first indicator and the second indicator are displayed in juxtaposition.
Inventor(s): Norikazu Kawai of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B63H20/00
CPC Code(s): B63H20/002
Abstract: a marine vessel propulsion machine ventilation apparatus includes a first ventilation film (), a second ventilation film (), and an air chamber (). the first ventilation film () permits passing of a gas, prevents passing of a liquid, and has one film surface facing the outside. the second ventilation film () permits passing of a gas, prevents passing of a liquid, and has one film surface facing the inside of a device accommodation case (). another film surface of each of the first ventilation film () and the second ventilation film () faces the air chamber ().
Inventor(s): Norikazu Kawai of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B63H21/38, H02K5/173, H02K7/08, H02K7/116, H02K9/19
CPC Code(s): B63H21/386
Abstract: an oil guide member is used for an outboard motor capable of switching a disposition between a first disposition that is a disposition of the outboard motor at the time of navigation of a marine vessel and a second disposition in which a rear side is lifted further upward than the first disposition. the oil guide member guides oil for lubrication to a lubricated portion. the oil guide member includes a discharge hole and an oil accumulation part. the discharge hole is arranged at a position that enables dropping of the oil to the lubricated portion in a state of the first disposition. the oil accumulation part enables accumulation of the oil in a state of the second disposition and is capable of draining the accumulated oil to the discharge hole in the state of the first disposition.
20240327006. CONTROL DEVICE AND FLYING OBJECT_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Kenta Uchida of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B64D27/357, B64C29/00, B64D31/16
CPC Code(s): B64D27/357
Abstract: an electric power system of a flying object may supply power to electric loads including a vtol motor and a cruise motor. a control device includes an acquisition unit, a determination unit that determines whether a power surplus situation in which surplus power obtained by deducting the required power from the sum of the generated power and the regenerated power is larger than the maximum allowable power is brought about, and a control unit that can execute power consumption increase control for increasing power consumption by reducing the operation efficiency of the cruise motor in the power surplus situation.
20240327007. MOVING OBJECT_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Azuki Ichikawa of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuichi Fukuchi of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Masaru Tomimatsu of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takuya Kubota of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hikari Hirayanagi of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B64D27/357, B64D13/06, B64D33/10
CPC Code(s): B64D27/357
Abstract: a moving object includes equipment disposed in a first area and including an engine and a power generator driven by the engine, equipment disposed in a second area located forward of the first area in a traveling direction of the moving object and including an electric power device supplying electric power from the power generator to a battery, and equipment disposed in a third area located forward of the second area in the traveling direction and including the battery.
Inventor(s): Daiko Tsutsumi of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Akinori Kita of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Minato Nakano of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Koji Hosono of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B64D31/16, B60L15/20, B64D27/357
CPC Code(s): B64D31/16
Abstract: a control device includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire information indicating a battery output limit value that is a maximum value of electric power that can be supplied from a battery to an electric load, and a control unit configured to, when electric power supplied from a first battery to a first electric load is expected to exceed a first battery output limit value, execute control of increasing electric power supplied from a battery other than the first battery and reducing electric power supplied from the first battery to the first electric load.
20240327016. AIRCRAFT_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Azuki Ichikawa of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuichi Fukuchi of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hikari Hirayanagi of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takuya Kubota of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B64D33/04, B64C27/82, B64D33/10
CPC Code(s): B64D33/04
Abstract: the aircraft includes a fuselage, an engine disposed in the fuselage, an exhaust outlet provided at a tail of the fuselage for discharging exhaust gas from the engine to the outside, and a cruise rotor positioned rearward of the exhaust outlet and generating horizontal thrust on the fuselage. the exhaust outlet and the cruise rotor do not overlap each other when viewed from the direction in which the exhaust gas is discharged.
20240327020. AIRCRAFT_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Azuki Ichikawa of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuichi Fukuchi of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hikari Hirayanagi of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takuya Kubota of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): B64D33/10, B64C29/00, B64D27/32
CPC Code(s): B64D33/10
Abstract: an aircraft including a fuselage with a cooling unit including a first radiator, a second radiator, a first cooling fan and a second cooling fan for taking air outside the fuselage into the fuselage and supplying air to the first radiator and the second radiator. the aircraft has an exhaust orifice for discharging air delivered into the interior of the fuselage, the cooling unit is arranged forward of the engine in the fuselage, and the exhaust orifice is positioned rearward of the engine in the fuselage.
Inventor(s): Kazumasa SAKATSUME of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yoshiyuki MORITA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yoshiya FUJIWARA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Akihisa TANAKA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kazuki CHIBA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takashi HAKARI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Junji AKIMOTO of Ibaraki (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kunimitsu KATAOKA of Ibaraki (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): C01G45/12, H01M4/505
CPC Code(s): C01G45/12
Abstract: the invention provides a secondary battery positive electrode active material including an oxide containing li, mn, and ti, wherein the oxide has a li content of 43 to 60 mol %, a mn content of 22 to 35 mol %, and a ti content of 7 to 29 mol %, the oxide has an x-ray diffraction pattern that is measured using cuk� as an x-ray source and has a maximum x-ray diffraction peak exhibiting the highest peak intensity and existing at an angle in the range of 43 to 45 degrees, the oxide satisfies the formula 0.70<a/(a+b)<0.90, wherein a is the intensity of the maximum x-ray diffraction peak and b is the intensity of a maximum peak among x-ray diffraction peaks in the 20 range of 15 to 22 degrees, and the oxide has a lattice constant of 4.10 to 4.14 Å.
20240327600. DEPOLYMERIZATION LIQUID GENERATION SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Tsuyoshi Baba of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shuta Suzuki of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): C08J11/12, C08J11/14
CPC Code(s): C08J11/12
Abstract: a depolymerization liquid generation system includes: a depolymerization liquid generation device configured to knead waste plastics and predetermined liquid to generate depolymerization liquid; a depolymerization liquid concentration device configured to heat the depolymerization liquid generated by the depolymerization liquid generation device to separate the depolymerization liquid into concentrated depolymerization liquid and gas; and a condensing device configured to condense the gas separated by the depolymerization liquid concentration device to generate condensed liquid. the depolymerization liquid generation device includes a kneader configured to knead the waste plastics and the predetermined liquid. the condensed liquid generated by the condensing device is mixed into the kneader.
20240327734. BIOMASS GASIFICATION APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Yusuke Oda of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kohtaro Hashimoto of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hiroshi Chishima of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): C10J3/50, C10J3/48, C10J3/72
CPC Code(s): C10J3/503
Abstract: biomass gasification apparatus includes: gasification reaction furnace; upper supply unit configured to supply woody biomass and inert gas from above through feeding hole to furnace; lower supply unit configured to supply mixed gas containing inert gas from below to furnace; sensor configured to detect clogged state in which biomass is clogged in hole; and controller configured to control supply units to regulate upper supply flow rate of inert gas supplied by upper supply unit and lower supply flow rate of inert gas supplied by lower supply unit based on detection result by sensor. when clogged state is detected, controller increases upper supply flow rate to be higher than first flow rate and decreases lower supply flow rate to be lower than second flow rate so that sum of upper supply flow rate and lower supply flow rate is maintained at predetermined flow rate.
20240327737. GASOLINE PRODUCTION APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Takuma Arai of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): C10L1/02
CPC Code(s): C10L1/023
Abstract: a gasoline production apparatus includes: a mixer configured to mix first ft naphtha containing olefins and second ft naphtha containing no olefins to produce mixed fuel having a predetermined olefin content.
Inventor(s): Yoshiyuki NAKAZAWA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hitoshi ITAMI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Akihito NINOMIYA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Ryutaro KATO of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): C22C38/02, C21D6/00, C21D8/12
CPC Code(s): C22C38/02
Abstract: a soft magnetic steel sheet is manufactured by mixing an amount of molten scrap iron, an amount of substantially pure molten iron and an amount of substantially pure molten silicon so as to produce a molten alloy containing fe as a base material, 1.0 to 7.0 wt % of si, and 0.1 to 1.0 wt % of cu, forming a soft magnetic steel sheet by subjecting the molten alloy to a liquid rapid cooling single roller process, and heat treating the soft magnetic steel sheet in an inert atmosphere at 600 to 1,200� c.
Inventor(s): Hiroshi Oikawa of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): C25B3/26, C25B9/70, C25B11/032, C25B15/08
CPC Code(s): C25B3/26
Abstract: a carbon dioxide electrolysis cell of the present invention is a raw material solution supply type carbon dioxide electrolysis cell, including a cathode section, an anode section and a diaphragm, wherein, at one end, which is a short side of a cathode-side solution flow path forming member, a plurality of cathode-side solution supply holes and a plurality of anode-side solution supply holes are provided alternately, and at the other end, a plurality of cathode-side solution discharge holes and a plurality of anode-side solution discharge holes are provided alternately, wherein, at one end of an anode-side solution flow path forming member, a plurality of anode-side solution supply holes are provided, and at the other end, a plurality of anode-side solution discharge holes are provided, and wherein the plurality of cathode-side solution supply holes and the plurality of anode-side solution supply holes are arranged alternately, and the plurality of cathode-side solution discharge holes and the plurality of anode-side solution discharge holes are arranged alternately.
20240328016. CONTROLLER_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Tomohiro TAKAYANAGI of WAKO-SHI (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): C25B15/021, C25B1/04, C25B9/23, C25B15/027
CPC Code(s): C25B15/021
Abstract: when an instruction to activate a water electrolysis stack is received, a controller controls a water supplier and a water temperature regulator to supply water at a temperature lower than a predetermined temperature to the water electrolysis stack, and controls a power supply device to raise a current value of electric current supplied to a membrane electrode assembly from zero to a rated value at once.
20240328017. CONTROLLER_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Takumi KAWANO of WAKO-SHI (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tomohiro TAKAYANAGI of WAKO-SHI (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): C25B15/023, C25B1/04, C25B9/23, C25B15/08
CPC Code(s): C25B15/023
Abstract: a controller of an electrolysis system in the present disclosure changes a current value to be specified for a first power supply device according to the pressure detected by a first pressure sensor provided on an oxygen supply passage between a pressure control valve and a water electrolysis stack.
20240328212. VEHICLE DOOR LOCK DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Atsushi NAKASHIMA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Mitsunori NISHINO of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Toshihiro KANEDA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Akira KAMIKURA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Riki TOYOOKA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Makoto ONO of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tsukasa KISHIDA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Koji MASUDA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Koji NOMURA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): E05B77/26, E05B77/28, E05B81/06, E05B81/58, E05B81/74
CPC Code(s): E05B77/26
Abstract: a vehicle door lock device for a door of a vehicle includes: a mechanical changeover mechanism switchable between a mechanical lock mode in which a motion of a door handle lever is not transmitted to a latch and a mechanical unlock mode in which the motion of the door handle lever is transmitted to the latch; an actuator capable of causing the mechanical changeover mechanism to switch from the mechanical unlock mode to the mechanical lock mode; and a controller configured to control the actuator. the controller is configured to, when the controller has determined that any one of a plurality of conditions for re-locking is met and the mechanical changeover mechanism has switched from the mechanical lock mode to the mechanical unlock mode, immediately activate the actuator to cause the mechanical changeover mechanism to switch from the mechanical unlock mode to the mechanical lock mode.
20240328331. GAS MIXING DEVICE AND MOVING OBJECT_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Azuki Ichikawa of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuichi Fukuchi of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hikari Hirayanagi of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takuya Kubota of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): F01D25/30
CPC Code(s): F01D25/305
Abstract: a gas mixing device for a moving object including a discharge flow path that discharges an exhaust gas from a gas turbine engine. the discharge flow path includes a tubular portion, a communication passage that allows an inside of the tubular portion and the gas turbine engine to communicate with each other, and a plurality of guide portions that extend radially inward from the tubular portion and guide the cooling gas to a radially central portion of the tubular portion. the plurality of guide portions are spaced from each other in a circumferential direction of the tubular portion, and the extended end portions of the plurality of guide portions are spaced from each other.
20240328335. EXHAUST PURIFICATION DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Azusa TANAKA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuichi MATSUO of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yoshiyuki NAKANISHI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): F01N3/20, B01D53/94, B01J21/06, B01J23/46, B01J37/02, B01J37/08
CPC Code(s): F01N3/2026
Abstract: provided is an exhaust purification device which is provided in the exhaust passage of an internal combustion engine and purifies the exhaust gas of the internal combustion engine, the exhaust purification device including: a metal support having a flow path in which the exhaust gas flows; and a catalyst layer formed on a surface of the metal support, in which the catalyst layer includes a noble metal, and a metal having a different crystal structure than the noble metal.
20240328367. ENGINE CONTROL APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Katsuya Matsuura of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kohtaro Hashimoto of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): F02D19/06, F02D41/38, F02D41/40, F02P5/15
CPC Code(s): F02D19/061
Abstract: engine control apparatus includes: engine including injector configured to inject fuel into combustion chamber and ignition plug configured to ignite air-fuel mixture of fuel and air in combustion chamber; temperature sensor configured to detect temperature of engine; and controller configured to control injector based on temperature detected by temperature sensor. fuel injected by injector is at least one of gasoline fuel and reformed fuel obtained by reforming part of gasoline fuel into peroxide. controller controls injector so as to inject gasoline fuel at first target injection timing when temperature detected by temperature sensor exceeds predetermined temperature at starting of engine, and controls injector so as to inject reformed fuel at second target injection timing retarded from first target injection timing when temperature detected by temperature sensor is equal to or lower than predetermined temperature.
20240328368. ENGINE CONTROL APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Katsuya Matsuura of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kohtaro Hashimoto of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): F02D19/06, F02D41/00, F02D41/14, F02D41/38, F02D41/40, F02M27/02, F02P5/15
CPC Code(s): F02D19/061
Abstract: engine-control-apparatus includes: engine including injector injecting fuel into combustion-chamber and ignition-plug igniting air-fuel-mixture in combustion-chamber; and controller controlling injector/ignition-plug to switch combustion-mode based on required-torque of engine. combustion-mode includes: si-combustion of gasoline-fuel with ignition; first-hcci-combustion of reformed-fuel without ignition, reformed-fuel being obtained by reforming portion of gasoline-fuel into peroxide; second-hcci-combustion of reformed-fuel with ignition; and diffusion-combustion of reformed-fuel without ignition. controller controls injector/ignition-plug to switch combustion-mode: to second-hcci-combustion when required-torque is less than first-predetermined-value; to first-hcci-combustion when required-torque is first-predetermined-value or more and less than second-predetermined-value larger than first-predetermined-value; to si-combustion when required-torque is second-predetermined-value or more and less than third-predetermined-value larger than second-predetermined-value; and to diffusion-combustion when required-torque is third-predetermined-value or more.
20240328376. SADDLED VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Jun NAKANO of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hiromasa OKADA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Seiichiro EGUCHI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): F02M35/04, F02M35/02, F02M35/024, F02M35/16
CPC Code(s): F02M35/048
Abstract: in a saddled vehicle () including an air cleaner box () for introducing outside air into an intake path of a power unit (p), a frame member () constituting a vehicle body frame (f) penetrates through the air cleaner box (). an air inlet () for introducing the outside air is formed in an outer side surface of the air cleaner box () in a vehicle width direction. the frame member () is disposed along an edge of the air inlet () in a side view of a vehicle body. the frame member () includes a rectangular pipe material. an air filter () is housed in the air cleaner box (). a through hole () through which the frame member () passes communicates with a space () upstream of the air filter () in an intake passage.
20240328493. VEHICLE DRIVING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Keiichi OHISO of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): F16H41/28
CPC Code(s): F16H41/28
Abstract: a vehicle driving apparatus includes a rotating shaft driven by the power source, a fluid pump driven by the rotating shaft. the fluid pump includes a rotor rotated by the rotating shaft, and a case. the case includes a discharge port configured to allow a fluid to be discharged therethrough, and the discharge port is provided on an inner peripheral surface of an insertion hole through which the rotating shaft is inserted. the rotating shaft includes an attachment portion fittable to a shaft hole, and an internal flow path configured to allow the fluid to flow therethrough. a supply groove is provided on an outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft, and the supply groove communicates with the internal flow path. the fluid pump is attached to the attachment portion of the rotating shaft such that positions of the discharge port and the supply groove in an axial direction of the rotating shaft overlap each other. the attachment portion is provided on each of both sides of the supply groove in the axial direction.
20240328501. CRANK CASE STRUCTURE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Toru KISAICHI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hirokazu TANAKA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): F16H57/031, F16H57/02
CPC Code(s): F16H57/031
Abstract: a crank case structure that can reduce a front-rear dimension of the crank case to reduce the size of a power unit. a crank case structure adapted to a crank case () that houses a crankshaft (c) of a power unit (p), including a crank case cover () attached to a side surface of the crank case (), a push rod () that is disposed parallel to the crankshaft (c) and reciprocates to disengage a clutch (cl), and a clutch drive unit () that reciprocates the push rod (). a through hole (), through which the push rod () passes, is formed within an area of a sealing surface (), the sealing surface () is formed in the crank case () to attach to the crank case cover (), and the clutch drive unit () is attached to the crank case cover ().
20240328506. CONTROL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Masaki MORIKAWA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kazuya SAKURAI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Noriaki SUZUKI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Natsuki ITO of Tochigi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): F16H59/02, B60K20/06, F16H59/04, F16H59/08
CPC Code(s): F16H59/0204
Abstract: provided is a control apparatus for vehicle that enables a driver to activate and deactivate a freewheeling mode at his/her discretion. a control apparatus for vehicle switches the vehicle to a freewheeling mode in which power generated by an engine of the vehicle is not transmitted to drive shafts of the vehicle. the control apparatus for vehicle includes: a decelerator having a plurality of deceleration gear stages for changing deceleration of the vehicle; and a manipulator provided on steering of the vehicle and configured to allow selection of the freewheeling mode in accordance with an operation performed by a driver. the vehicle transitions to the freewheeling mode upon the freewheeling mode being selected through an operation of the manipulator
20240328509. DRIVING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Keiichi OHISO of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): F16H61/32, B60T1/00, F16D23/12, F16H19/02, F16H63/04, F16H63/30
CPC Code(s): F16H61/32
Abstract: a driving apparatus includes a rotary electric machine configured to output rotation in a first direction and rotation in a second direction, a fluid pump and an actuator that are configured to operate with the output of the rotary electric machine as power, and a one-way clutch provided between the rotary electric machine and the actuator. the fluid pump is configured to intake and discharge a fluid when at least the rotation in the first direction is input. the one-way clutch is configured to block the rotation in the first direction and transmit the rotation in the second direction. the actuator includes a shift drum configured to rotate in one direction in response to the rotation in the second direction transmitted via the one-way clutch, and a shift fork engaged with the shift drum. the shift fork has a plurality of operating states including at least a first state and a second state, and alternately transitions between the first state and the second state in response to the rotation of the shift drum in the one direction.
20240328567. HEAT INSULATION PIPE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Ryosuke HAYASHI of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): F16L59/21, F16L51/03, F16L59/065
CPC Code(s): F16L59/21
Abstract: a heat insulation pipe includes an inner pipe and an outer pipe. the inner pipe includes a pair of inner pipe members spaced apart from each other in an axial direction of the inner pipe, a first bellows disposed between the pair of inner pipe members, and a restriction mechanism for restricting expansion and contraction of the inner pipe in the axial direction to a predetermined range. the restriction mechanism is slidable with respect to at least one of a pair of bulging portions. the outer pipe includes a pair of outer pipe members each including a second bellows, and a second cylindrical portion housing the first bellows and the restriction mechanism.
Inventor(s): Yuta KUROSAWA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tsuneo ENDO of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): F28D1/053, F28F1/02
CPC Code(s): F28D1/05391
Abstract: a heat exchanger includes: a core portion; a first refrigerant flow path; and a second refrigerant flow path as defined herein, the first refrigerant flow path includes a plurality of first main flow paths as defined herein, the second refrigerant flow path includes a plurality of second main flow paths extending in the first direction and arranged in the second direction, the plurality of second main flow paths arranged in the second direction are formed by being surrounded by the partition wall constituting the first main flow path, and are provided in each of a plurality of rows arranged in the third direction, the core portion is formed by joining a plurality of units, and the first main flow path of each of the plurality of units is a region closed by the partition wall in a cross section viewed from the first direction.
Inventor(s): Yuta KUROSAWA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yasunari KIMURA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tsuneo ENDO of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): F28F3/12
CPC Code(s): F28F3/12
Abstract: a heat exchanger includes: a core portion; a first refrigerant flow path; and a second refrigerant flow path as defined herein, the first refrigerant flow path and the second refrigerant flow path are regularly arranged tubular flow paths, the first refrigerant flow path includes a plurality of first main flow paths extending in a first direction and arranged in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, an introduction chamber as defined herein, and a discharge chamber as defined herein, and at least one of the introduction chamber and the discharge chamber is provided with a protection member extending in the first direction from an end opposite to the first main flow path in the first direction toward a direction away from the first main flow path and extending in the second direction.
Inventor(s): Yuta KUROSAWA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tsuneo ENDO of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): F28F3/12
CPC Code(s): F28F3/12
Abstract: a heat exchanger includes: a core portion; a first refrigerant flow path; and a second refrigerant flow path as defined herein, the first refrigerant flow path includes a first main flow path extending in a first direction, the second refrigerant flow path includes a second main flow path extending in the first direction, the first main flow path and the second main flow path are defined by a partition wall extending in the first direction in the core portion, the second fluid flows through the second main flow path from one side to other side in the first direction, and in the second main flow path, a plurality of fins extending from the partition wall toward a center of the second main flow path when viewed from the first direction are spirally provided with the first direction as an axis at predetermined intervals in the first direction.
20240328802. TRUST CALIBRATION_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Teruhisa MISU of San Jose CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Shashank Kumar MEHROTRA of Campbell CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Zhaobo K. ZHENG of San Jose CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Kumar AKASH of Milpitas CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G01C21/34, B60W50/08, B60W60/00
CPC Code(s): G01C21/3484
Abstract: according to one aspect, a system for trust calibration 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, or steps, such as receiving a record of one or more interactions between a user and a first autonomous device, building a trust profile for the user based on one or more of the interactions between the user and the first autonomous device, and operating a target autonomous device based on the trust profile.
Inventor(s): Shotaro ODATE of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G01D5/241, B62D1/04, G01D18/00
CPC Code(s): G01D5/241
Abstract: a proximity sensor system includes: a plurality of proximity sensors to ; and a fault diagnostic device that diagnoses the presence or absence of faults in the proximity sensors to . each of the proximity sensors to includes: an electrode to ; a power circuit that applies voltage at an oscillation frequency to the electrodes; and a measuring circuit that measures electrical characteristics of the electrodes. the fault diagnostic device sets at least two of the proximity sensors as an oscillating target and a diagnostic target, acquires a result of measuring the electrical characteristics with the measuring circuit of the diagnostic target, while the power circuit of the oscillating target is generating electromagnetic waves at the oscillation frequency. the fault diagnostic device diagnoses the presence or absence of faults in the diagnostic target, based on the result of measurement.
Inventor(s): Tatsuya NAITO of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Mutsuki HIROOKA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kazuhiko KAMEDA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuichi YOSHII of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takuro HASHIMOTO of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G01K1/00, G01K13/00
CPC Code(s): G01K1/00
Abstract: a system and method for sensor driving voltage control are provided. the system for sensor driving voltage control includes a sensor arranged on an outer side of a vehicle, an external temperature detector, and a control device. the external temperature detector is configured to detect an external temperature. the control device is configured to control a voltage value provided to the sensor and includes a voltage value determining unit configured to determine a voltage value for current supply to the sensor and a voltage value adjusting unit configured to adjust the voltage value determined by the voltage value determining unit. the voltage value determining unit sets a high voltage value higher than a normal voltage value when the external temperature detected by the external temperature detector is below a predetermined temperature. the normal voltage value is a voltage value set when the external temperature is above the predetermined temperature.
Inventor(s): Hiroshi GOTOH of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G01M13/00
CPC Code(s): G01M13/00
Abstract: attachment checking device for checking whether cotter and snap ring are attached to a workpiece, which includes a target component inserted through a shaft, a cotter, a retainer, and a snap ring, includes: a cotter contact portion insertable along an axial direction of the shaft from an opening in the retainer and contactable with the cotter; a holding mechanism that holds the cotter contact portion to be movable forward and backward; a retainer coupling portion that couples to the retainer when the cotter contact portion is inserted into the opening; a cotter inspector that indicates presence or absence of the cotter based on a forward or backward position of the cotter contact portion; and a snap ring inspector that inspects presence or absence of the snap ring based on a change in a coupling state of the retainer when the cotter contact portion is pulled out from the opening.
Inventor(s): Yusuke SHINDO of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G01R15/18
CPC Code(s): G01R15/185
Abstract: an object is to separately measure the dc and ac components included in a measurement target current. the current measurement device includes a core, a coil, an element, an ac measurement circuit, a low-pass filter, a current adjustment circuit, and a dc measurement circuit. the core allows magnetic flux to flow therethrough due to the measurement target current. the element generates a feedback voltage, based on the magnetic flux flowing along the core. the ac measurement circuit measures the ac component of the measurement target current, based on the feedback voltage. the current adjustment circuit allows a feedback current to flow through the coil, counteracting the dc component of the core magnetic flux, based on the feedback voltage from which the ac component has been removed by the low-pass filter. the dc measurement circuit measures the dc component of the measurement target current, based on the feedback current.
Inventor(s): Taisuke Tsurutani of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G01R31/382
CPC Code(s): G01R31/382
Abstract: a current measurement method includes a difference outputting step of performing sampling at a different sampling frequency for each of a plurality of signal processing parts and outputting a difference between a maximum value and a minimum value output from a signal processing part, a comparing step of outputting specified information showing the signal processing part by which a difference with a largest absolute value is output among differences output in the difference outputting step, and a deriving step of deriving a measured value of a current value between a battery and a power control unit on the basis of the current value sampled by the signal processing part shown by the specified information output in the comparing step.
Inventor(s): Hiroki Yoshino of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Keigo Tanaka of Kawasaki-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G05D1/02, A01D34/00
CPC Code(s): G05D1/0212
Abstract: a route planning device according to the present disclosure acquires target work start position information, target work start posture information, current position information, and current posture information, and generates a movement route for causing a work machine to reach a target work start position in a target work start posture, by combining a forward route along which the work machine moves forward and a backward route along which the work machine moves backward, based on the target work start position information, the target work start posture information, the current position information, and the current posture information.
Inventor(s): Koichi TSUNO of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tetsuya MATSUHISA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G05D1/02, H04W4/40, H04W64/00
CPC Code(s): G05D1/0217
Abstract: a management system of an autonomously movable work machine includes: a processing circuitry, in which the processing circuitry receives a work request, formulates an operation plan of the work machine based on the work request, the operation plan including a movement path of the work machine in a working area of the work machine, assigns the work request to the work machine based on the operation plan, acquires wireless communication environment data on the movement path collected by the work machine, and creates a wireless communication environment map of the working area using the acquired wireless communication environment data. the processing circuitry formulates the operation plan based on a data acquisition state of each section in the working area on the wireless communication environment map.
20240329638. ROUTE DATA CREATION DEVICE AND WORK MACHINE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Hiroki Noda of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takaaki Nishida of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G05D1/02
CPC Code(s): G05D1/0221
Abstract: nodes on a travel route are classified into a special node and a normal node, depending on whether or not stopping occurs on the travel route, and are set. the special node includes a stopping position where a working machine comes to a stop on the travel route and a control parameter is changed, and further includes an imaginary arrival determination line in order to determine that the working machine has arrived at the second determination region, the imaginary arrival determination line passing through the stopping position.
Inventor(s): Samir K. AL-STOUHI of Dearborn MI (US) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G05D1/02, B60W30/16, G08G1/00
CPC Code(s): G05D1/0291
Abstract: a method for coordinating travel of guidance robots includes determining that at least a first guidance robot and a second guidance robot share a common route that is traveled by each of the first and second guidance robots while guiding a first user and a second user, respectively, towards a respective destination. the method also includes identifying a first user movement characteristic associated with the first user and a second user movement characteristic associated with the second user. the method also includes determining, based on the first and second user movement characteristics, a formation in which the first and second guidance robots are to be arranged while travelling along the common route. the method also includes causing the first and second guidance robots to be arranged in the determined formation while travelling along the common route.
Inventor(s): Takuro MASUDA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G05D1/225
CPC Code(s): G05D1/225
Abstract: a vehicle remote operation apparatus comprises: a location acquisition unit which acquires location information indicating a location of a vehicle; a remote operation unit which, in response to a remote operation request from a user terminal associated with the vehicle, causes the vehicle to perform an operation requested by the remote operation request; and a transmission unit which, when the location acquisition unit acquires a location information of a first vehicle, transmits, to a user terminal associated with the first vehicle, information related to an operation of a second vehicle that has been performed in response to a remote operation request from a user terminal associated with the second vehicle in a predetermined range including a location of the first vehicle.
Inventor(s): Bon Aizawa of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G05D1/85, B64C19/02, B64C27/72, G05D109/25
CPC Code(s): G05D1/854
Abstract: when any one of a plurality of first rotors (vtol rotors) fails, a rotor controller (a vtol rotor controller) executes thrust increase control for increasing the thrust generated by an adjacent first rotor that is the first rotor adjacent to the failed first rotor, without making the adjacent first rotor cause the thrust variation for vibration suppression control, and executes the vibration suppression control in a manner so that one or more second rotors (vtol rotors) bear the burden of the thrust variation that has been borne by the adjacent first rotor.
20240329970. CONTROL DEVICE AND VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Kazumu SUZUKI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kazune HASEGAWA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kai MOTOYAMA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shota HOSHAKU of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tomoaki MASAKAWA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Taira IKEDAGAKI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tadahiko KANOH of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kenji SUGIYAMA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G06F8/65, B60W50/04, H04W4/40
CPC Code(s): G06F8/65
Abstract: a vehicle control device having a driving assistance function, includes: a communication unit configured to communicate with a server; a controller configured to control the vehicle based on a validated vehicle function; and a sensor configured to detect a traveling state of the vehicle. when the communication unit receives update information for invalidating the vehicle function from the server while the vehicle is traveling, the controller prohibits invalidation of the validated vehicle function.
20240330352. REPAIR SEARCH SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Takayuki Ishibashi of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takahiro Yoshii of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shogo Shibahara of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yudai Okabe of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hirofumi Yabu of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kohei Mukaihara of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kohei Saito of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G06F16/383
CPC Code(s): G06F16/383
Abstract: a repair search system proposing a repair method corresponding to a trouble code, the repair search system includes a microprocessor and a memory coupled to the microprocessor. the memory has a database storing the trouble code and the repair method performed in a past in association with each other. the microprocessor is configured to perform: by using a plurality of different search conditions created with the trouble code of a troubled vehicle as a reference, searching the database for a plurality of repair methods corresponding to the trouble code by every search condition; scoring each of repair method groups included in a search result acquired by every search condition; and outputting information indicating a repair method group with a highest score among the repair method groups.
Inventor(s): Sho Nakajima of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G06F17/11
CPC Code(s): G06F17/11
Abstract: an information processing device sets a sum value of thicknesses of a first member group and a second member group included in an electrode of a cylindrical battery, and an electrode length as the explanatory variable group, generates a cylindrical diameter of a wound body as an individual from the sum value of the thicknesses of the first member group and the second member group and the electrode length, and resets a reset value based on a plurality of explanatory variables with respect to the plurality of explanatory variables deviating from a pullback constraint for each individual.
Inventor(s): Sho Nakajima of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Atsushi Yamamoto of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Jun Okano of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G06F17/18
CPC Code(s): G06F17/18
Abstract: an information processing method executed by an information processing device includes: generating a new individual by changing a value of part of explanatory variables of an individual selected with a first probability from current generation data, which has n individuals (n is an integer of two or more) and in which each individual is an explanatory variable group having a plurality of explanatory variables, to a target value based on a value of a corresponding explanatory variable of another individual; generating a new individual by changing a value of part of explanatory variables of an individual selected with a second probability from the current generation data to another value; and selecting n individuals of next generation data from the n individuals and the generated individual based on a degree of fitness calculated from an explanatory variable group for each individual, wherein the explanatory variable is set to take a value within a predetermined range determined in advance.
Inventor(s): Sho Nakajima of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Atsushi Yamamoto of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Jun Okano of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G06F17/18
CPC Code(s): G06F17/18
Abstract: an information-processing method executed by an information-processing device includes: generating a new individual by changing a value of part of explanatory variables of an individual selected with a first probability from current generation data, which has n individuals (n is an integer of three or more) and in which each individual is an explanatory variable group having a plurality of explanatory variables, to a target value based on a value of a corresponding explanatory variable of another individual; generating a new individual by changing a value of part of explanatory variables of an individual selected with a second probability from the current generation data to another value; and selecting n individuals of next generation data from the n individuals and the generated individual based on a fitness degree calculated from an explanatory variable group for each individual, wherein an explanatory variable having a value defined by a combination condition is set to take a value represented by one of a plurality of combinations constituted of a plurality of values determined in advance.
Inventor(s): Sho Nakajima of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G06F30/20, G06F111/04, G06F111/10, G06F119/02
CPC Code(s): G06F30/20
Abstract: an information processing device determines presence or absence of an explanatory condition deviating from the pullback constraint, which is a constraint condition across a plurality of explanatory variables for each individual that has been generated, resets a reset value satisfying the pullback constraint with respect to the plurality of explanatory variables deviating from the pullback constraint, determines whether or not each of reset values of the plurality of explanatory variables satisfies an individual constraint condition, which is a constraint condition related to each explanatory variable, and replaces a constraint deviation individual, which is an individual having a reset value of an explanatory variable deviating from the individual constraint condition, with a clone of an individual selected from the n individuals when the constraint deviation individual is present.
Inventor(s): Enna SACHDEVA of San Jose CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Chiho CHOI of San Jose CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G06N3/0442, G06N5/043
CPC Code(s): G06N3/0442
Abstract: according to one aspect, discovering interpretable dynamically evolving relations (dider) may including using a dider model for multi-agent interactions represented by an execution set of edge embeddings indicative of trajectory interactions between two or more agents for one or more time steps. the dider model may be trained by feeding a training set of edge embeddings to a long short-term memory network (lstm) forward to generate an lstm forward output, feeding the training set of edge embeddings to a lstm reverse to generate an lstm reverse output, feeding the lstm forward output to a duration encoder to generate an edge duration output, and training the dider model based on a probability distribution for one or more different edge types obtained by feeding the lstm forward output or the lstm reverse output to an edge prior and an edge encoder.
Inventor(s): Sho Nakajima of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Atsushi Yamamoto of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Jun Okano of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G06N3/086
CPC Code(s): G06N3/086
Abstract: an information processing device determines presence or absence of an explanatory condition deviating from the pullback constraint, which is a constraint condition based on four arithmetic operations across a plurality of explanatory variables for each individual that has been generated and resets a reset value based on a plurality of explanatory variables with respect to the plurality of explanatory variables deviating from the pullback constraint.
Inventor(s): Avetik HARUTYUNYAN of Santa Clara CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Xufan Li of Fremont CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Paola Cappellaro of Cambridge MA (US) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G06N10/40, B82Y10/00
CPC Code(s): G06N10/40
Abstract: hybrid quantum sensors are provided. in some aspects, a hybrid quantum sensor comprises a first layer of diamond having multiple nitrogen-vacancy defect centers; and a second layer overlaying the first layer. the second layer forms a planar interface with the first layer, and includes at least one paramagnetic metal phthalocyanine. the at least one paramagnetic metal phthalocyanine comprises at least one transition metal.
Inventor(s): Yuho Yamazaki of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Mitsutake Ando of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G06Q10/02
CPC Code(s): G06Q10/025
Abstract: an aircraft management system includes: a departure time moving-forward confirmation section that transmits departure time moving-forward confirmation information to a first user terminal when a wait time from a first user arrival time until a scheduled departure time of a target flight from a first point is a first predetermined time period or more, the departure time moving-forward confirmation information inquiring whether or not it is desired to move forward the departure time of the target flight; and a departure time moving-forward arrangement section that arranges moving forward of the departure time of the target flight when departure time moving-forward request information is received, the departure time moving-forward request information being transmitted from the first user terminal in response to reception of the departure time moving-forward confirmation information, the departure time moving-forward request information requesting moving forward of the departure time of the target flight.
Inventor(s): Junichiro Kano of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuho Yamazaki of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G06Q10/02, G06Q30/0208
CPC Code(s): G06Q10/025
Abstract: a pickup and drop-off vehicle management system includes: a dispatch cancellation confirmation section; and a dispatched pickup and drop-off vehicle changing section. the dispatch cancellation confirmation section transmits dispatch cancellation confirmation information to a driver terminal when a substitution pickup and drop-off vehicle extraction section extracts a second pickup and drop-off vehicle. the dispatch cancellation confirmation information is for asking whether to accept the cancellation of reservation-based dispatch. the dispatched pickup and drop-off vehicle changing section cancels the arrangement of the reservation-based dispatch of a first pickup and drop-off vehicle when dispatch cancellation request information is received and arranges dispatch of a second pickup and drop-off vehicle that covers a target flight after a delay in estimated arrival time or a change of an arrival point.
Inventor(s): Katsumasa Ishikawa of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G06Q10/0631, G01C21/34, G06Q30/0207, G06Q50/47
CPC Code(s): G06Q10/06311
Abstract: an aircraft management system includes: a suitable user extraction section that extracts a suitable user, based on user schedule information on a plurality of users and aircraft flight plan information, the suitable user being a user having a traveling schedule to which traveling via a common specific air route on a common specific date and time is applicable; and a flight use suggestion section that, when a first predetermined number of the suitable users or more are extracted, transmits specific flight use suggestion information to a communication terminal used by each of the suitable users, the specific flight use suggestion information suggesting use of a specific flight corresponding to the traveling via the specific air route on the specific date and time.
Inventor(s): Andrii Pydin of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G06Q10/0631
CPC Code(s): G06Q10/06312
Abstract: an operation schedule management device includes an acquisition unit (), a determination unit (), a setting unit (), and an adjustment unit (). the acquisition unit () acquires an operation schedule () of each of a plurality of mobile objects. the determination unit () determines presence of an overlapping stop indicating that a plurality of mobile objects stop at the same position at the same time on the basis of the operation schedules (). the setting unit () sets a stoppable range in which a plurality of mobile objects are able to stop at the same position. the adjustment unit () adjusts stop locations of the mobile objects such that the stop locations do not overlap in the stoppable range when the determination unit () determines that the overlapping stop is present.
Inventor(s): Katsumasa Ishikawa of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G06Q50/40, B60W60/00, G08G1/123
CPC Code(s): G06Q50/40
Abstract: a vehicle management system includes: a vehicle identification information obtaining section; a vehicle entry permission section; and a vehicle-in-site monitoring section. the vehicle identification information obtaining section is configured to obtain vehicle identification information. the vehicle identification information is for identifying the target vehicle. the vehicle entry permission section is configured to permit the target vehicle to enter the take-off and landing site when arrival of the target vehicle at a vehicle entrance gate in the take-off and landing site is recognized through authentication processing that uses the vehicle identification information. the vehicle-in-site monitoring section is configured to recognize a position of the target vehicle in the take-off and landing site and monitor movement of the target vehicle to a parking position of a target aircraft that is used for a target flight.
Inventor(s): Andrii Pydin of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G06T11/00, G05D1/00
CPC Code(s): G06T11/001
Abstract: to provide a control system of a working machine and a control method of the working machine that enables an operator side to control the working machine, on the basis of an image transmitted from the working machine side.
Inventor(s): Andrii Pydin of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G06T11/00, G05D1/00
CPC Code(s): G06T11/001
Abstract: in a control system of a working machine which operates the working machine by an image from the working machine side, the working machine includes an image processing unit which converts a color image into a grayscale image; and a working machine communication unit which transmits the grayscale image from the working machine side to the system side, and the system includes a system communication unit which receives the grayscale image transmitted by the working machine; and a processing unit which restores a color image from the grayscale image, by the use of a learning model created using an original image of a working area, and an image in which tonal information is reduced from the original image.
Inventor(s): Yuji YASUI of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G06T13/40, G05D1/224
CPC Code(s): G06T13/40
Abstract: an information processing apparatus comprising: a control unit configured to control behavior of either a first avatar that is an avatar in a virtual space or a second avatar that is an avatar robot in a real space, based on a user operation; and a switching unit configured to switch between a first mode for displaying a virtual video of the virtual space and a second mode for displaying a real viewpoint video of the second avatar in the real space, based on the user operation.
Inventor(s): Tomoko Nishino of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Masahiro Daimon of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Mikiko Ugajin of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G06T13/80, G06V20/56, G08G1/01
CPC Code(s): G06T13/80
Abstract: a reproduction system includes an acquisition unit that acquires parameters related to a relative behavior of a host vehicle in a surrounding environment in a specific traffic section, a time-series parameter storage unit that stores the parameters in a time series as time-series parameter data, and a reproduced moving image generation unit having a focusing point specification unit that specifies focusing points in the specific traffic section, an extraction unit that extracts a group of focusing point parameters related to the focusing points from the time-series parameter data, a calculation unit that calculates feature points at the focusing points by statistically processing the group of focusing point parameters, and a moving image generation unit that generates a moving image for reproducing a movement history of the host vehicle in the specific traffic section on the basis of the feature points.
Inventor(s): Kunal NANDANWAR of Worcester MA (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Nawid JAMALI of San Francisco CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Hifza JAVED of San Jose CA (US) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G06T17/00, G06V40/16
CPC Code(s): G06T17/00
Abstract: a system and method for completing three dimensional face reconstruction that includes receiving image data associated with multiple two dimensional non-frontal face images. the system and method also includes analyzing the image data and extracting two dimensional facial features. the system and method additionally includes constructing sparse three dimensional facial feature point clouds based on the two dimensional facial features. the system and method further includes inputting the sparse three dimensional facial feature point clouds into an encoder-decoder architecture to generate a three dimensional facial feature point cloud of complete facial features.
Inventor(s): Shinichi OKUNISHI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G06V20/58, G06T7/00, G06V10/60
CPC Code(s): G06V20/586
Abstract: in a dirt detection system for detecting dirt adhering to a lens of a camera provided on an outer surface of a vehicle body of a vehicle to capture an image of surroundings of the vehicle body, the dirt detection system includes a controller configured to perform image processing to acquire desired information from the captured image obtained by the camera, and the controller is configured to detect, from the captured image, a reference light source that serves as a reference in detecting the dirt adhering to the lens of the camera, and to detect the dirt adhering to the lens of the camera based on an image state around the reference light source that appears in the captured image.
20240331408. EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT RECOGNITION APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Shunsuke Konishi of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Ryota Okutsu of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hidetoshi Utsumi of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Fumihiro Aoki of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shuhei Masuoka of Utsunomiya-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G06V20/56, G01S17/08, G01S17/89, G06V20/58
CPC Code(s): G06V20/588
Abstract: an external environment recognition apparatus includes an in-vehicle detector and a microprocessor. the microprocessor is configured to perform: recognizing a surface of the road and a three-dimensional object on the road for each frame as the road surface information based on a three-dimensional point cloud data including distance information for every one of a plurality of detection points in a matrix shape acquired in every frame by the in-vehicle detector; determining an interval of detection points of the three-dimensional point cloud data as a scanning angular resolution of the electromagnetic wave based on a size of a predetermined three-dimensional object and a distance to the predetermined three-dimensional object; and taking a predetermined avoidance measure so that at least one of the scanning angular resolution and a number of detection points corresponding to the interval of detection points does not exceed a predetermined limit value.
Inventor(s): Satoshi MATSUI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shinya WATANABE of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G07C5/00, B60L58/30, G07C5/08
CPC Code(s): G07C5/006
Abstract: a system includes an acquisition unit which acquires information indicating working history of each of a plurality of fuel cells; an estimation unit which estimates deterioration degrees of a plurality of members of the plurality of fuel cells based on the working history; and a recommendation unit which recommends that which other fuel cell should replace a first fuel cell of the plurality of fuel cells, based on the deterioration degrees. the method includes acquiring information indicating working history of each of a plurality of fuel cells; estimating deterioration degrees of a plurality of members of the plurality of fuel cells based on the working history; and recommending that which other fuel cell should replace a first fuel cell of the plurality of fuel cells, based on the deterioration degrees.
Inventor(s): Takumi Kaneko of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shinichiro Goto of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G07C5/06, G07C5/00
CPC Code(s): G07C5/06
Abstract: an information processing apparatus includes a microprocessor. the microprocessor is configured to perform: collecting traveling data of a first vehicle to which a predetermined accessory is detachably attached from the first vehicle via a communication unit; learning a feature related to traveling of the first vehicle by use of the traveling data of the vehicle collected in the collecting in a predetermined period in the past to store feature information indicating the feature into a memory; receiving the traveling data transmitted from the first vehicle or a second vehicle different from the first vehicle as a target vehicle via the communication unit, determining whether the predetermined accessory is attached to the target vehicle, based on the traveling data of the target vehicle and the feature information stored in the memory, and outputting information including a determination result in the determining.
20240331538. TRAFFIC SAFETY ASSISTANCE SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Yoshitaka MIMURA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G08G1/0967
CPC Code(s): G08G1/096775
Abstract: a traffic safety assistance system includes an acquiring device configured to acquire information about a plurality of traffic participants, a server device configured to estimate prospective behavior of the plurality of traffic participants, and a notifying device configured to give notifications to the plurality of traffic participants. the plurality of traffic participants includes a first traffic participant and a second traffic participant. the server device is configured to transmit an appearance image of the second traffic participant to the first traffic participant. the notifying device includes a display device configured to display a surrounding area image showing a surrounding area of the first traffic participant, and display the appearance image of the second traffic participant, which is transmitted from the server device to the first traffic participant, at a position corresponding to the second traffic participant in the surrounding area image.
Inventor(s): Danyang TIAN of Ann Arbor MI (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Ehsan MORADI PARI of Ann Arbor MI (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Xue BAI of Novi MI (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Yaser Pourmohammadi FALLAH of Oviedo FL (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Ghayoor Shah of Orlando FL (US) for honda motor co., ltd., Shahriar SHAHRAM of Orlando FL (US) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G08G1/14, H04W4/44
CPC Code(s): G08G1/141
Abstract: a system for use in determining parking spot allocation. the system includes a host vehicle parked in a host parking spot. the host vehicle includes a transceiver configured for vehicle-to-vehicle communication, and a control unit configured to determine the host vehicle is ready to depart the host parking spot, receive, via the transceiver, a first signal from at least one client vehicle, wherein the first signal indicates the at least one client vehicle is searching for a parking spot, allocate the host parking spot to a first client vehicle of the at least one client vehicle; and transmit, via the transceiver, a second signal to the first client vehicle, wherein the second signal notifies the first client vehicle that the host parking spot has been allocated to the first client vehicle, and provides location data associated with the host parking spot to the first client vehicle.
Inventor(s): Katsumasa Ishikawa of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G08G5/00, G06Q10/02, G06V20/59, G06V40/18, G10L15/22
CPC Code(s): G08G5/0021
Abstract: an information provision system includes: a predetermined object extraction unit configured to extract a predetermined object present on the ground below a target aircraft based on a flight position of the target aircraft and map information; a predetermined object information acquisition unit configured to access an information database in which information regarding the predetermined object is recorded and to acquire predetermined object information regarding the predetermined object; and a display control unit configured to display an information display screen in which object information regarding the predetermined object is superimposed on scenery below the target aircraft on a display unit viewed by a user who is on the target aircraft.
Inventor(s): Takashi Noguchi of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): G10L15/26, B60K37/20
CPC Code(s): G10L15/26
Abstract: provided is a display device to be provided in a vehicle, the display device including: a state acquisition unit configured to acquire a state of the vehicle; a conversion unit configured to convert a voice spoken in an online conference, in which an occupant of the vehicle participates, into text; and a display controller configured to display the text converted by the conversion unit on a display unit, wherein the display controller being configured to make display modes of the text converted by the conversion unit different from each other depending on the state of the vehicle acquired by the state acquisition unit.
20240331892. BUSBAR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Takahiro HAGIMOTO of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kenji KIMURA of Aichi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01B5/00, H01B5/02, H01B13/00
CPC Code(s): H01B5/002
Abstract: the objective is to connect a busbar, which electrically connects a first power transmission target and a second power transmission target, to a cooling section in a way that allows heat transfer without the need for a terminal block. the busbar electrically connects the first power transmission target and the second power transmission target. the busbar includes a first part, a second part, and a third part. the first part is electrically connected to the first power transmission target. the second part protrudes from the first part and is electrically connected to the second power transmission target. the third part protrudes from the first part separately from the second part and contacts the cooling section in a state where the first part is electrically connected to the first power transmission target and the second part to the second power transmission target.
20240331915. REACTOR_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Takanori SAKAGUCHI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01F27/10, H01F27/24, H01F27/28
CPC Code(s): H01F27/10
Abstract: the objective is to efficiently suppress the temperature of the hottest parts within the core and within each coil. the reactor includes a magnetic core having an annular shape, a primary coil unit externally fitted on the core, and a secondary coil unit externally fitted on the core. the primary coil unit includes a primary coil and a primary-side coating that coats the primary coil. the secondary coil unit includes a secondary coil and a secondary-side coating that coats the secondary coil. the reactor further includes a cooling container. the cooling container houses the core, the primary coil unit, and the secondary coil unit. within the cooling container, a liquid coolant flows from an inlet towards an outlet in such that the liquid level of the coolant is higher than the upper ends of all of the core, the primary coil, and the secondary coil.
20240331916. INDUCTOR_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Yusuke SHINDO of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01F27/24, H01F27/16, H01F27/30, H02M3/155, H02M3/335
CPC Code(s): H01F27/24
Abstract: the objective is to adjust the magnetic resistance at each coil mounting part to the desired level. the inductor includes a core and coils. the core includes the coil mounting parts extending in the y direction and arranged in the x direction. the coils are externally fitted around each coil mounting part. the positions of the end faces on the z− direction side of the coil mounting parts are aligned in the z direction. the position of the end face on the z+ direction side of at least a predetermined coil mounting part and the position of the end face on the z+ direction side of another coil mounting part are different from each other in the z direction. the cross-sectional area of the predetermined coil mounting part and the cross-sectional area of another coil mounting part are different from each other when viewed in the y direction.
Inventor(s): Masanari HIGUCHI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Masahiro OHTA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M4/04, H01M4/62, H01M4/66, H01M10/0525
CPC Code(s): H01M4/0409
Abstract: an object is to provide a method for manufacturing a non-aqueous secondary battery electrode in which a bonding between the positive electrode layer and a solid electrolyte layer can be made more continuous or stronger. a method for manufacturing a non-aqueous secondary battery electrode includes: preparing a positive electrode layer solution that includes a positive electrode active material, a binder and a first solvent; forming a positive electrode layer using the positive electrode layer solution; forming an electrolyte layer that includes a solid electrolyte; preparing an adhesive layer solution that includes a solid electrolyte and a second solvent; forming an adhesive layer using the adhesive layer solution; and stacking the positive electrode layer, the adhesive layer and the electrolyte layer in this order, and the second solvent has a higher solubility for the binder than the first solvent.
Inventor(s): Hiroki Ichihara of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takashi Toyoshima of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yohei Noji of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kosei Miyata of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M4/04, H01M4/62, H01M10/0585
CPC Code(s): H01M4/0435
Abstract: a method of manufacturing an all solid-state secondary battery includes a positive electrode layer forming process, a first compression process, an electrolyte layer laminating process, a second compression process, an intermediate layer laminating process, a third compression process, an integrating process, and a fourth compression process. a second pressure in the second compression process is higher than each of a first pressure in the first compression process, a third pressure in the third compression process, and a fourth pressure in the fourth compression process.
Inventor(s): Hiroki Ichihara of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yohei Noji of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takashi Toyoshima of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kosei Miyata of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M4/04, H01M10/058, H01M50/403
CPC Code(s): H01M4/0435
Abstract: a method of manufacturing an all solid-state secondary battery includes a positive electrode layer forming process, an electrolyte layer laminating process, a first compression process, an intermediate layer laminating process, a second compression process, a negative electrode layer laminating process, and a third compression process. a second pressure in the second compression process is higher than each of a first pressure in the first compression process and a third pressure in the third compression process.
Inventor(s): Kiyoshi Tanaami of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Toshimitsu Tanaka of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M4/36, H01M4/02, H01M4/04, H01M10/0562
CPC Code(s): H01M4/364
Abstract: a positive electrode includes a metal porous body, a positive electrode mixture containing a positive electrode active material loaded into the metal porous body and a current collection part connected to the metal porous body, and the metal porous body has a region with a porosity of less than 60%.
Inventor(s): Takashi NAKAGAWA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yohei NOJI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hiroki ICHIHARA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kyohei IZUMI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M4/62, H01M50/105, H01M50/474
CPC Code(s): H01M4/628
Abstract: a solid-state secondary battery of this invention includes: an electrode multilayer; and an exterior case that houses the electrode multilayer, the electrode multilayer includes a positive electrode layer, a negative electrode layer, a solid electrolyte layer arranged between the positive electrode layer and the negative electrode layer and an intermediate layer provided between the negative electrode layer and the solid electrolyte layer, the positive electrode layer includes a positive electrode current collector and a positive electrode active material layer and when the area of the positive electrode active material layer in plan view is sp, the area of the solid electrolyte layer in plan view is ss, the area of the intermediate layer in plan view is sm and the area of the negative electrode layer in plan view is sn, a relationship of sp<sn≤sm≤ss is satisfied.
20240332537. SOLID-STATE SECONDARY BATTERY_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Takashi NAKAGAWA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yohei NOJI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hiroki ICHIHARA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kyohei IZUMI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M4/62, H01M10/0562, H01M50/105, H01M50/471
CPC Code(s): H01M4/628
Abstract: a solid-state secondary battery according to the present invention includes an electrode laminate, and an exterior body accommodating the electrode laminate. the electrode laminate has a positive electrode layer, a negative electrode layer, and a solid electrolyte layer placed between the positive electrode layer and the negative electrode layer. the positive electrode layer includes a positive electrode current collector and a positive electrode active material layer. the solid electrolyte layer has a positive electrode-facing region that faces the positive electrode active material layer, and a positive electrode-non-facing region that does not face the positive electrode layer. the positive electrode-non-facing region has a porosity of lower than 5%.
20240332545. SECONDARY BATTERY_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Terumi FURUTA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M4/70
CPC Code(s): H01M4/70
Abstract: to provide a secondary battery capable of reducing current density distribution. a secondary battery includes an electrode layer and an electrolyte layer. the electrode layer includes an electrode active material and a current collector. the current collector includes a region differing in thickness in a stacking direction of the electrode layer and the electrolyte layer, along a direction orthogonal to the stacking direction.
20240332548. BATTERY_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Kiyoshi Tanaami of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Toshimitsu Tanaka of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M4/80, H01M4/66, H01M4/74, H01M10/0525, H01M10/0585
CPC Code(s): H01M4/80
Abstract: provided is a battery including: a positive electrode; a negative electrode; and an electrolyte layer, in which a laminate in which the negative electrode, the electrolyte layer, the positive electrode, the electrolyte layer, and the negative electrode are laminated in this order is regarded as a minimum unit, the positive electrode is composed of a first composite body consisting of a metal body and a positive electrode mixture containing a positive electrode active material, the negative electrode is composed of a second composite body consisting of a metal body and a negative electrode mixture containing a negative electrode active material, and the metal bodies are metallic porous bodies or metal meshes.
20240332549. POSITIVE ELECTRODE AND BATTERY_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Kiyoshi Tanaami of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Toshimitsu Tanaka of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M4/80, H01M4/02
CPC Code(s): H01M4/806
Abstract: disclosed is a positive electrode including: a positive electrode current collector; a positive electrode active material layer formed on the positive electrode current collector; and a current collecting portion connected to the positive electrode current collector, wherein, in the positive electrode active material layer, a region spaced apart from the current collecting portion is constituted by a composite body that includes a positive electrode mixture containing a positive electrode active material and a metal body.
20240332572. FUEL CELL SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Tomoyuki INOUE of WAKO-SHI (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuto NAKATANI of WAKO-SHI (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M8/04664, H01M8/04303, H01M8/0438, H01M8/04537, H01M8/04746, H01M8/04858
CPC Code(s): H01M8/04686
Abstract: in a state in which an inlet side sealing valve and an outlet side sealing valve are driven and placed in a closed state, in the case that a fuel gas is newly supplied to an anode flow path after having completed an electrical power generation process at a time of stoppage, when an output voltage of a fuel cell is detected by a voltage sensor and the detected output voltage is greater than or equal to a threshold voltage value, it is determined that the inlet side sealing valve or the outlet side sealing valve is in an abnormal state of being in an open state.
Inventor(s): Tetsushi Nishida of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuta Shimada of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M8/1065, H01M4/94, H01M8/0258, H01M8/0271, H01M8/1058, H01M8/1069
CPC Code(s): H01M8/1065
Abstract: an electrode structure includes a sheet-shaped electrode base member formed of a porous material. the electrode base member is provided with an electrode function part, and a seal function part. the electrode function part has a diffusion layer and a catalyst layer. the seal function part is disposed on at least an outer peripheral region of the electrode function part and formed by impregnating the electrode base member with an elastomer.
20240332586. FUEL CELL STACK_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Masaaki Sakano of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuta Oshima of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M8/242, H01M8/0247, H01M8/0258, H01M8/04029, H01M8/10
CPC Code(s): H01M8/242
Abstract: a fuel cell stack including a cell stacked body, a case surrounding the cell stacked body, and a guide member attached to an inner wall of the case to extend in a stacked direction of the cell stacked body and including an engaged portion protruding toward an edge portion of a separator. the separator includes an engagement portion engaging with the engaged portion, the inner wall includes a guide support portion supporting the guide member, and the guide support portion includes a first restriction portion restricting a movement of the guide member in a thickness direction of the inner wall perpendicular to the stacked direction, and a second restriction portion restricting a movement of the guide member in a direction perpendicular to the stacked direction and the thickness direction.
20240332587. POWER GENERATION CELL AND FUEL CELL STACK_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Fumiya ARAI of WAKO-SHI (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yukihito TANAKA of WAKO-SHI (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Satoshi OYAMA of WAKO-SHI (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Keisuke ANDO of WAKO-SHI (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yutaka EBATO of WAKO-SHI (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Natsumi IIZUKA of WAKO-SHI (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takuro OKUBO of WAKO-SHI (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M8/242, H01M8/0206, H01M8/0258, H01M8/0273, H01M8/0282, H01M8/0284
CPC Code(s): H01M8/242
Abstract: in power generation cells of a fuel cell stack, a first sealing portion of a first metal separator is an elastically deformable metal sealing portion protruding from the first metal separator in a direction away from a membrane electrode assembly, a second sealing portion of a second metal separator is an elastically deformable resin seal member attached to a surface of the second metal separator that is opposite to a surface facing the membrane electrode assembly, and the resin seal member is in contact with the metal sealing portion.
Inventor(s): Yuta Oshima of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Masaaki Sakano of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M8/2475, H01M8/2404
CPC Code(s): H01M8/2475
Abstract: a fuel cell stack including a cell stacked body and a case having four side walls facing four side surfaces of the cell stacked body extending in a predetermined direction to form an accommodation space accommodating the cell stacked body. the side walls are configured by a substantially plate shaped member having a substantially rectangular shape. the case includes joint portions joined by friction stir welding on connection surfaces between first and second side walls, between the second and third side walls, between the third and fourth side walls and between the fourth and first side walls, respectively, and a machined portion on a first surface of the side wall facing an accommodation space.
Inventor(s): Takashi NAKAGAWA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yohei NOJI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kyohei IZUMI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hiroki ICHIHARA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hayato TAKAHASHI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Katsutoshi SAKURAI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Fumika FUJISAKI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M10/04
CPC Code(s): H01M10/04
Abstract: the invention provides a method for manufacturing a solid-state secondary battery including a multilayer electrode structure including a negative electrode layer, an intermediate layer, a solid electrolyte layer, and a positive electrode layer stacked in order. the method includes a step 1a including pressure-bonding a negative electrode layer and an intermediate layer to form a stack of the negative electrode layer and the intermediate layer; a step 1b including pressure-bonding the intermediate layer of the stack and a solid electrolyte layer to form a stack of the negative electrode layer, the intermediate layer, and the solid electrolyte layer; and a step 1c including pressure-bonding the solid electrolyte layer of the stack and a positive electrode layer to form the multilayer electrode structure.
Inventor(s): Shota Ishikawa of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M10/04, H01M10/0585
CPC Code(s): H01M10/0404
Abstract: a stacking apparatus which is to be disposed downstream of a conveyer that conveys a plurality of electrode bodies and stacks the electrode bodies, the stacking apparatus comprising a mounting plate disposed obliquely with respect to the electrode bodies conveyed by the conveyer, and on which the electrode bodies are stacked, wherein the mounting plate is inclined with respect to the conveyance direction of the electrode bodies and the direction perpendicular to the conveyance direction of the electrode bodies.
Inventor(s): Toshiyuki ARIGA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M10/04
CPC Code(s): H01M10/0431
Abstract: a secondary battery according to the present invention includes an electrode laminate: in which the electrode laminate has positive electrode layers, negative electrode layers, and an elongated separator; the elongated separator includes an insulating porous film and a conductive layer; the elongated separator has an electrode layer accommodating portion with insulating folds folded such that their surfaces on the insulating porous film side are inside and conductive folds folded such that their surfaces on the conductive layer side are inside, alternately overlaid, and a first extension portion extending from one length-directional end portion of the electrode layer accommodating portion; the positive electrode layers and the negative electrode layers are placed in the insulating folds and the conductive folds respectively; and the first extension portion is wound around an outer surface of the electrode layer accommodating portion such that its surface on the insulating porous film side is outside.
20240332594. TRANSPORTATION DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Yoshiki Muroya of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M10/04
CPC Code(s): H01M10/0468
Abstract: provided is a transportation device that can perform processing on both long side ends of a laminated element while constantly restraining both ends of the laminated elements over the entire surface, which are not fixed with tape in the lamination direction. a transportation device includes a first restraint member and a second restraint member that restrain a first plate member disposed at one end of an electrode body in a lamination direction and a second plate member disposed at the other end from both sides of the electrode body in the lamination direction, in which the first restraint member includes a first restraint part , a second restraint part , and a first connection part , and the second restraint member includes a third restraint part , a fourth restraint part , and a second connection part
20240332595. BATTERY MODULE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Hidemasa USUI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Masanari HIGUCHI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M10/04, H01M10/052, H01M50/293
CPC Code(s): H01M10/0468
Abstract: a battery module includes a battery cell stack including a plurality of battery cells stacked therein, a pair of plate-shaped members provided on both ends of the battery cell stack in a stacking direction, and a buffer material provided between the plurality of battery cells and/or between the battery cell and the plate-shaped member. the buffer material includes an exterior member filled with a fluid. the exterior member includes an outer peripheral portion. when viewed from a top of the battery cell in the stacking direction, the outer peripheral portion of the exterior member includes a stretchable member at least at a portion of the outer peripheral portion.
20240332596. BATTERY MODULE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Hidemasa USUI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Masanari HIGUCHI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takeo FUJII of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M10/04, H01M50/204, H01M50/293
CPC Code(s): H01M10/0468
Abstract: a battery module includes a battery cell stack including a plurality of battery cells stacked therein, a pair of plate-shaped members provided on both ends of the battery cell stack in a stacking direction, and a buffer material provided between the plurality of battery cells and/or between the battery cell and the plate-shaped member. the buffer material includes a stretchable member filled with a fluid. the stretchable member includes a first region including a region that does not face the battery cell, and a second region connected to the first region and having a young's modulus lower than that of the first region. when viewed from a top of the battery cell in the stacking direction, the outer peripheral portion of the stretchable member includes the first region at least at a portion of the outer peripheral portion.
20240332597. BATTERY MODULE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Masanari HIGUCHI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hidemasa USUI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yosuke YOSHIZAWA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M10/04, H01M10/052, H01M50/204, H01M50/293, H01M50/618
CPC Code(s): H01M10/0468
Abstract: a battery module according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a cell stack including a plurality of battery cells that are stacked, a pair of end plates, and a buffer interposed at least between the battery cells or between the battery cells and the end plates. the buffer includes a first region having contact surfaces that are in contact with the battery cells, and a second region that is connected to the first region via a fluid flow path. the first region is filled with a fluid, and the second region includes a fluid filler that is connected to the fluid flow path and is filled with the fluid, and a volume adjuster that is in contact with at least a part of the fluid filler and adjusts a volume of the fluid filler in response to a pressure of the fluid filling the fluid filler.
20240332598. BATTERY MODULE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Takeo FUJII of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Ryotaro KANEKO of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yosuke YOSHIZAWA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Satoshi HIRAWAKI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M10/04, H01M10/0562, H01M50/204
CPC Code(s): H01M10/0468
Abstract: provided is a battery module including: a battery cell stack including a plurality of battery cells that are stacked; a pair of plate-shaped members provided at both ends of the battery cell stack in a stacking direction of the battery cell stack; and a cushioning member disposed between the plurality of battery cells and/or between the battery cell stack and the plate-shaped member. the cushioning member includes a pair of first elastic members and a plurality of second elastic members disposed between the pair of first elastic members. the first elastic members are disposed on both outer sides of the plurality of second elastic members in the stacking direction of the battery cell stack, and each of the plurality of second elastic members includes corrugated leaf springs that are stacked in the stacking direction of the battery cell stack.
Inventor(s): Shota Ishikawa of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M10/04, B65G57/00
CPC Code(s): H01M10/0481
Abstract: a stacking apparatus which is to be disposed downstream of a conveyer that conveys a plurality of electrode bodies and stacks the electrode bodies, the stacking apparatus comprising: a mounting plate disposed obliquely with respect to the electrode bodies conveyed by the conveyer, and on which the electrode bodies are stacked; a first wall section that is erected on the mounting plate and extends along the conveyance direction of the electrode bodies; and an insulating section forming means for forming an insulating section composed of an insulating material on side surfaces of the electrode bodies stacked on the mounting plate.
20240332604. SOLID ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Kizashi IWAKIRI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takuya TANIUCHI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Toshimitsu TANAKA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M10/0562, H01M10/0525
CPC Code(s): H01M10/0562
Abstract: the present disclosure relates to a solid electrolyte composition that can achieve compatibility between energy density and strength of a solid-state battery. provided is a solid electrolyte composite disposed between a positive electrode layer and a negative electrode layer in a solid-state battery, comprising a positive electrode side solid electrolyte layer disposed in a side closer to the positive electrode layer and a negative electrode side solid electrolyte layer disposed in a side closer to the negative electrode layer, the solid electrolyte composite having a stepped shape having a step between the positive electrode side solid electrolyte layer and the negative electrode side solid electrolyte layer, at least the negative electrode side solid electrolyte layer comprising a filler and/or a porous substrate, the negative electrode side solid electrolyte layer having a higher content of the filler and/or the porous substrate than the positive electrode side solid electrolyte layer.
Inventor(s): Takashi NAKAGAWA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kyohei IZUMI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M10/0562, H01M10/052, H01M10/0585
CPC Code(s): H01M10/0562
Abstract: a solid state battery includes an electrode laminate including an intermediate layer, a first solid electrolyte layer, a positive electrode, and a second solid electrolyte layer sequentially laminated on a negative electrode. the positive electrode includes a positive electrode tab extending therefrom. one of the first solid electrolyte layer or the second solid electrolyte layer includes a porous substrate. one other of the first solid electrolyte layer or the second solid electrolyte layer does not include a porous substrate. when the electrode laminate is viewed from above, outer peripheral ends of the first solid electrolyte layer and the second solid electrolyte layer are located outside an outer peripheral end of the positive electrode, and the first solid electrolyte layer and the second solid electrolyte layer are bonded to each other in a region not opposed to the positive electrode and the positive electrode tab.
Inventor(s): Seiichi Koketsu of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takehiro Fukushima of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M10/0562, H01M10/058
CPC Code(s): H01M10/0562
Abstract: the method for producing a solid electrolyte sheet according to the present invention comprises: a first step of applying a first slurry containing a solid electrolyte to a substrate to form a first uncured product; a second step of drying the first uncured product on the substrate to form a first solid electrolyte layer; a third step of applying a second slurry to an upper surface of the first solid electrolyte layer to form a second uncured product; a fourth step of digging a sheet-formed three-dimensional structure into the second uncured product; and a fifth step of drying the second uncured product that has entered inside the three-dimensional structure and the second uncured product that is present on the three-dimensional structure to form a second solid electrolyte layer inside and on the three-dimensional structure, thereby obtaining a solid electrolyte sheet with the second solid electrolyte layer filling inside of the three-dimensional structure.
Inventor(s): Yohei NOJI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Akihiro YOSHIZAWA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takahiro MACHIDA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Nanae TERADO of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kosei MIYATA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M10/0562, H01M10/0525, H01M50/443, H01M50/446, H01M50/457, H01M50/491
CPC Code(s): H01M10/0562
Abstract: the solid electrolyte sheet of the present invention includes an inner layer, a first outer layer stacked on one surface of the inner layer, and a second outer layer stacked on the other surface of the inner layer. the inner layer includes a porous base material and an inner layer solid electrolyte composition filled in the porous base material. the inner layer solid electrolyte composition contains a solid electrolyte material and a binder. the first outer layer includes a first outer layer solid electrolyte composition containing a solid electrolyte material and a binder. the second outer layer includes a second outer layer solid electrolyte composition containing a solid electrolyte material and a binder.
Inventor(s): Takeshi FUJINO of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Pu QIAN of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M10/0569, H01M10/052, H01M10/0568
CPC Code(s): H01M10/0569
Abstract: an electrolytic solution according to this invention includes an organic solvent; lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide; and an alkaline earth metal salt, the alkaline earth metal salt being one or both of an alkaline earth metal salt of bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide or an alkaline earth metal salt of bis(trifluoromethane)sulfonimide, and the alkaline earth metal salt being contained in a range of 0.1% by mass or more and 1.0% by mass or less.
Inventor(s): Takehiro Fukushima of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hiroshi Sakai of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Sanshiro Sakamoto of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M10/058, H01M10/0562
CPC Code(s): H01M10/058
Abstract: the present invention provides a method for producing a solid electrolyte sheet with less surface roughness. the method for producing a solid electrolyte sheet according to the present invention comprises a step of applying a solid electrolyte-containing slurry to inside and upper part of a three-dimensional structure to form a second uncured product of the slurry; and a step of drying the second uncured product present inside and on the upper part of the three-dimensional structure to form a second solid electrolyte layer inside and on the upper part of the three-dimensional structure, so as to obtain a solid electrolyte sheet with the second solid electrolyte layer filling inside of the three-dimensional structure.
Inventor(s): Kosei MIYATA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kenta UMETSU of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takashi TOYOSHIMA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hiroki ICHIHARA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Makoto HACHIYA of Kanagawa (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M10/0585, H01M10/0562
CPC Code(s): H01M10/0585
Abstract: provided is a non-aqueous secondary battery manufacturing method capable of reducing deformation of a laminated body. a method for manufacturing a non-aqueous secondary battery includes, in this order, a lamination step of laminating a positive electrode layer containing a positive electrode active material and an electrolyte layer containing a solid electrolyte to obtain a laminated body, a recess-protrusion formation step of forming a recess and/or a protrusion extending from one side to the other side in the planar direction of the laminated body while applying pressure to the laminated body in the thickness direction thereof from the one side to the other side, and a pressurization flattening step of flattening the recess and/or the protrusion while applying pressure to the laminated body in the thickness direction thereof.
Inventor(s): Seiichiro ISHIKAWA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Isao OHASHI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M10/0587, H01M50/107, H01M50/477
CPC Code(s): H01M10/0587
Abstract: provided is a technique for enabling a cylindrical battery to exert a sufficient restraining force even in a case where a volume variation occurs. a cylindrical solid-state battery includes: a wound electrode group including a wound sheet-shaped electrode laminate that has a positive electrode and a negative electrode laminated with a solid electrolyte layer interposed therebetween; and a restraint member disposed inside the wound electrode group and having a bag shape with a container portion in which a fluid is contained. the restraint member pressurizes the wound electrode group from inside.
20240332658. BATTERY TREATMENT METHOD_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Takayuki Sakata of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yushi Fujinaga of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Mitsumasa Sorazawa of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hideki Matsuda of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Satoru Takahashi of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Ryo Shimizu of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M10/54, C22B1/00
CPC Code(s): H01M10/54
Abstract: a method of treating a battery having a laminated electrode that includes a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate with a separator interposed between the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate, the battery being either a lithium ion battery or a solid-state battery, includes: an immersion step of immersing the laminated electrode in water after lithium is deactivated; and a separation step of separating the laminated electrode by applying an electrical pulse to the laminated electrode.
20240332678. BATTERY CELL AND BATTERY MODULE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Keiichiro OKA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takahiro TAMURA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M50/103, H01M50/176, H01M50/186
CPC Code(s): H01M50/103
Abstract: provided is a battery cell including an electrode laminated body configured such that a plurality of positive electrodes and a plurality of negative electrodes are laminated on each other via an electrolyte, a wrapping material that wraps the electrode laminated body, and a first frame member and a second frame member arranged between the electrode laminated body and the wrapping material on both sides of the electrode laminated body in the lamination direction thereof. the first frame member and the second frame member respectively include opposing portions that cover surfaces of the electrode laminated body which face the first frame member and the second frame member. each of the first frame member and the second frame member includes an extending portion extending from each of the opposing portions in the lamination direction of the electrode laminated body.
20240332681. EXTERIOR BODY_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Hidemasa USUI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M50/141, H01M50/129, H01M50/131, H01M50/186, H01M50/204
CPC Code(s): H01M50/141
Abstract: to provide an exterior body capable of improving energy density of a battery cell, suppressing permeation of moisture into the interior of the battery cell, and achieving high thermal conductivity. an exterior body for housing an electrode laminate. the exterior body includes a metal layer, an inner resin layer disposed on an inner side of the metal layer, and an outer resin layer disposed on an outer side of the metal layer. the inner resin layer includes a first layer including a cycloolefin polymer. the inner resin layer includes a facing part facing the electrode laminate in a laminating direction and a non-facing part not facing the electrode laminate. the facing part includes a region having a thickness in the laminating direction that is smaller than that of the non-facing part.
20240332688. HOLDING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Masanori Shin of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hiroyuki Ichikawa of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M50/209, H01M50/244, H01M50/271, H01M50/296
CPC Code(s): H01M50/209
Abstract: a holding apparatus includes: a holder holding a power storage device to be detachable; and a housing provided to house the holder. the holder is provided such that an attachment and detachment direction in which the power storage device is attached to or detached from the holder is inclined with respect to a direction orthogonal to a placement surface of the housing.
20240332695. BATTERY PACK_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Yohei AZUMA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yusuke OKAMOTO of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M50/224, H01M50/209, H01M50/242, H01M50/249, H01M50/30
CPC Code(s): H01M50/224
Abstract: a battery pack that accommodates a plurality of battery modules, the battery pack includes: a lower case that covers lower portions of the plurality of battery modules; and an upper cover that covers upper portions of the plurality of battery modules, wherein the lower case includes: a bottom plate; a front wall; a rear wall; a left wall; and a right wall, the plurality of battery modules are disposed in a battery module accommodating portion, the lower case is provided with a cross member, and a cover frame, the cross member is made of a solid-structured metal and extends in the left-right direction such that a position of an upper end thereof is lowered from both left and right ends toward a left-right direction central portion, and the cover frame is formed of a metal plate member and is fixed to the cross member.
20240332700. BATTERY MODULE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Takeo FUJII of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takuya TANIUCHI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M50/242, H01M50/172, H01M50/204, H01M50/289, H01M50/516
CPC Code(s): H01M50/242
Abstract: the battery module includes a plurality of battery cells, each battery cell being provided with an electrode stack accommodated in an exterior body and a tab lead that is connected to the electrode stack and extends from the exterior body, the battery module having a pair of end plates that retain the battery cells, the end plates being disposed at both ends of the electrode stacks in an electrode stacking direction, the tab lead being electrically connected to the tab lead of another of the battery cells that is adjacent, and the tab lead having a first extension that extends in a direction orthogonal to the electrode stacking direction and a second extension that extends in a direction in which the another of the battery cells is adjacent.
20240332701. BATTERY PACK_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Masaki TAKAHASHI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Shinya NAKAYAMA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M50/242, B60L50/64, H01M50/209, H01M50/271
CPC Code(s): H01M50/242
Abstract: a battery pack includes: a lower case including a bottom plate, a front wall, a rear wall, a left wall, and a right wall; and an upper cover, wherein a battery pack internal space is formed, a plurality of battery modules are an odd number and are aligned in the front-rear direction in an even number of rows in the left-right direction, at least one of the front wall and the rear wall includes: a step portion; a protruding wall portion; and a recessed wall portion, at least a part of at least one of the battery modules is disposed in a space surrounded by the protruding wall portion, the step portion, and the left wall or the right wall, and the recessed wall portion is provided with a connector that electrically connects the battery pack internal space to outside of the battery pack.
20240332702. BATTERY PACK_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Yu IEMURA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Ken Yasui of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Satoru Kawabe of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Masaaki Tatsuwaki of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M50/242, B60L50/60, B60L50/64, H01M50/249
CPC Code(s): H01M50/242
Abstract: a battery pack including a battery and a battery case is attached under a floor of a vehicle. the battery case includes a bottom plate and side frames. each side frame includes a protection region, a vertical rib and a deformation region arranged in this order from inside to outside. the deformation region is provided with a first plate having a first buckling point and connected to a first portion of the vertical rib, a second plate having a second buckling point at a same position as the first buckling point in a vertical direction and connected to a second portion of the vertical rib, and a third plate connected to the first buckling point and a third portion of the vertical rib and located between the first and second portions. a length between the first and third portions is shorter than a length between the second and third portions.
20240332704. BATTERY MODULE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Takeo FUJII of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Ryotaro KANEKO of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yosuke YOSHIZAWA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Satoshi HIRAWAKI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M50/242
CPC Code(s): H01M50/242
Abstract: provided is a battery module including: a battery cell stack including a plurality of battery cells that are stacked; a pair of plate-shaped members provided at both ends of the battery cell stack in a stacking direction of the battery cell stack; and a cushioning member disposed between the plurality of battery cells and/or between the battery cell stack and the plate-shaped member. the cushioning member includes a pair of first elastic members and a second elastic member disposed between the pair of first elastic members. the first elastic members are disposed on both outer sides of the second elastic member in the stacking direction of the battery cell stack, and the second elastic member includes corrugated leaf springs that are stacked in the stacking direction of the battery cell stack.
Inventor(s): Kyohei IZUMI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takashi NAKAGAWA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Wataru SHIMIZU of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takafumi NAGAI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M50/474, H01M4/13, H01M10/04
CPC Code(s): H01M50/474
Abstract: a solid state battery includes an electrode laminate including a first solid electrolyte layer, a positive electrode, and a second solid electrolyte layer sequentially laminated on a negative electrode. the positive electrode includes a positive electrode tab extending therefrom. one of the first solid electrolyte layer or the second solid electrolyte layer includes a porous substrate. one other of the first solid electrolyte layer or the second solid electrolyte layer does not include a porous substrate. when the electrode laminate is viewed from above, outer peripheral ends of the first solid electrolyte layer and the second solid electrolyte layer are located outside an outer peripheral end of the positive electrode, and the first solid electrolyte layer and the second solid electrolyte layer are bonded to each other in a region not opposed to the positive electrode and the positive electrode tab.
Inventor(s): Terumi Furuta of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takuya Taniuchi of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M50/477, H01M4/02, H01M4/13, H01M50/474
CPC Code(s): H01M50/477
Abstract: disclosed is an all-solid-state battery including: a positive electrode for an all-solid-state battery; a negative electrode for an all-solid-state battery; and a solid-state electrolyte layer that is disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, wherein the positive electrode includes a positive electrode current collector, a positive electrode active material layer formed on the positive electrode current collector, and an insulating member provided on an outer periphery of the positive electrode active material layer, wherein the positive electrode active material layer has a first inclined portion that is inclined such that the positive electrode active material layer widens away from the positive electrode current collector, and wherein the negative electrode active material layer contains metallic lithium or a lithium alloy.
20240332744. BATTERY MODULE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Takeo FUJII of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hidemasa USUI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Masanari HIGUCHI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M50/489, H01M10/0525, H01M50/103, H01M50/477, H01M50/483
CPC Code(s): H01M50/489
Abstract: provided is a battery module that includes: a battery cell laminate including a plurality of battery cells laminated together; a pair of plate-shaped members that are provided at both ends of the battery cell laminate in a direction of lamination; and a cushion material that is disposed between the plurality of battery cells and/or between the battery cell laminate and the plate-shaped member, the cushion material including a pair of first elastic members that are disposed on both outer sides in the direction of lamination of the battery cell laminate, a second elastic member that is disposed between the pair of first elastic members, and rigid members that are respectively disposed between the first elastic members and the second elastic member, and each of the first elastic members including an exterior body and a fluid that is filled in a space formed between the exterior body and the rigid member.
Inventor(s): Toshiyuki ARIGA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kazuki SAIMEN of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M50/538, H01M10/04, H01M50/105
CPC Code(s): H01M50/538
Abstract: a secondary battery according to the present invention includes: an electrode laminate having positive electrode layers, negative electrode layers, and a separator; an exterior body; a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal provided in the exterior body; a lead wire connecting between the positive electrode layers and the positive electrode terminal; and a lead wire connecting between the negative electrode layers and the negative electrode terminal. the separator has an extension portion extending outward beyond end portions of the positive electrode layers on a side connected with the positive electrode terminal. at least a part of a portion in contact with negative electrode layers on a surface of the separator on the negative electrode layer side is configured as a conductive region, and at least a part of an end portion of the extension portion on the positive electrode terminal side is configured as a nonconductive region.
Inventor(s): Toshiyuki ARIGA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M50/54, H01M4/02, H01M4/134, H01M10/0525, H01M10/0585, H01M50/109
CPC Code(s): H01M50/54
Abstract: a secondary battery of this invention includes: an electrode multilayer that includes a positive electrode layer, a negative electrode layer and a separator; an exterior case; a positive electrode tab and a negative electrode tab that are included in the exterior case; a positive electrode lead wire that electrically connects the positive electrode layer and the positive electrode tab; and a negative electrode lead wire that electrically connects the negative electrode layer and the negative electrode tab, the exterior case includes a cup-shaped formed member, the cup-shaped formed member includes a recess portion, the recess portion includes an electrode multilayer container, a positive electrode lead wire container and a negative electrode lead wire container and a width of the positive electrode lead wire container and a width of the negative electrode lead wire container are narrower than a width of the electrode multilayer.
20240332755. BATTERY MODULE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Keiichiro OKA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takahiro TAMURA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M50/54, H01M50/178, H01M50/204, H01M50/289, H01M50/548
CPC Code(s): H01M50/54
Abstract: the present invention provides a battery module including a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked, each of the plurality of battery cells including an electrode stack that is packaged by a packaging material, and having a positive electrode tab lead and a negative electrode tab lead that are protruding from the packaging material, the negative electrode tab lead protruding in a reverse direction to the positive electrode tab lead. adjacent battery cells are disposed such that the positive electrode tab leads are close to each other, the negative electrode tab leads are close to each other, or the positive electrode tab lead of one adjacent battery cell is close to the negative electrode tab lead of the other adjacent battery cell.
20240332761. SOLID-STATE SECONDARY BATTERY_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Takashi NAKAGAWA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yohei NOJI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kyohei IZUMI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Hiroki ICHIHARA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01M50/586, H01M4/02, H01M4/38, H01M50/59
CPC Code(s): H01M50/586
Abstract: the solid-state secondary battery of this invention including an electrode laminate and an outer case to house the electrode laminate, wherein the electrode laminate has a positive electrode layer, a negative electrode layer and a solid electrolyte layer placed between the positive electrode layer and the negative electrode layer, the positive electrode layer has a positive current collector and a positive active material layer, and the circumferences of the positive active material layer and the solid electrolyte layer are surrounded by an insulating frame having a volume resistivity at 20� c. of 1�10��cm or more and a porosity of 40% or less.
20240332828. BUSBAR CONNECTION STRUCTURE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Takahiro HAGIMOTO of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01R4/70, H01R4/34
CPC Code(s): H01R4/70
Abstract: the objective is to render a busbar connection structure compact while allowing the counterforce from a heat transfer sheet pushing back fastened parts to be applied to a fastening part in a well-balanced manner. the busbar connection structure includes a fastening part, fastened parts, and a heat transfer sheet. the fastening part fastens the terminal block body to the cooling section. the first fastened part is a conductor attached to one side of the fastening part in the terminal block body. the connection part of the busbars is fastened to the first fastened part. the second fastened part is a conductor attached to another side of the fastening part. the connection part of the busbar is fastened to the second fastened part. the heat transfer sheet is an insulator interposed between the first fastened part and the cooling section, and between the second fastened part and the cooling section.
20240332829. BUSBAR CONNECTION STRUCTURE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Takahiro HAGIMOTO of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01R4/70, H01R4/30, H01R4/34
CPC Code(s): H01R4/70
Abstract: the objective is to improve the electrical conductivity and heat conductivity at the connection part of the busbars while suppressing the loosening of bolts. the busbar connection structure includes a terminal block body, a fastening part, a fastened base, a bolt, grease, and a thread locking member. the fastening part fastens the terminal block body to the cooling section. the fastened base is attached to the terminal block body and includes a thread hole. the bolt fastens the connection part of the busbars to the fastened base. the grease is electrically conductive and is applied at the connection part of the busbars. the thread locking member is interposed between the outer circumferential surface of the bolt and the inner circumferential surface of the thread hole, and suppresses the loosening of the bolt by biting into the outer and inner circumferential surfaces.
20240332834. TERMINAL BLOCK_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Yusuke Yoshida of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuki Makimura of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H01R9/24, H02K5/22
CPC Code(s): H01R9/2466
Abstract: a terminal block includes: a base plate; a first fixing portion arranged on the base plate, to which an end portion of a first bus bar is fixed; a first wall portion erected on the base plate and forming an extension path of the first bus bar; a second fixing portion arranged on the base plate side by side with the first fixing portion, to which an end portion of a second bus bar is fixed; and a second wall portion erected on the base plate and forming an extension path of the second bus bar. the first wall portion has a first interference region preventing arrangement of the second bus bar to the first fixing portion, and the second wall portion has a second interference region preventing arrangement of the first bus bar to the second fixing portion.
20240332937. BUSBAR CONNECTION STRUCTURE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Ryoma HAMASUNA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H02G5/08
CPC Code(s): H02G5/08
Abstract: the objective is to suppress the spread of noise without installing a dedicated noise suppression component around the connection parts of busbars. a busbar connection structure includes a connection part and a cover. the connection parts electrically connect a first busbar, which is connected to the circuit of the first device, and a second busbar, which is connected to the circuit of the second device. the cover is for preventing contamination, covering the area including the connection parts. the cover includes a conductive part as a region of a conductor, at least over a range including directly above the connection parts.
Inventor(s): Manabu Mitani of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H02H3/16, H02J3/36
CPC Code(s): H02H3/162
Abstract: a power supply system includes: a power supply circuit for supplying, to a load device, dc power output from a power source device; and a detection circuit capable of selectively performing ground fault detection for connecting the power supply circuit to a ground via a capacitor to detect whether or not the power supply circuit is short-circuited to the ground based on the voltage of the capacitor, and short circuit detection for connecting, via the capacitor, a positive wire provided in the power supply circuit to a negative wire provided in the power supply circuit to detect whether or not the positive wire and the negative wire are short-circuited based on the voltage of the capacitor.
Inventor(s): Manabu Mitani of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Akinori Kita of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H02J1/10, H02J1/08, H02J7/00
CPC Code(s): H02J1/106
Abstract: a power supply system includes: a first power supply circuit for supplying, to a first load device, dc power output from a first power generation device; and a second power supply circuit for supplying, to a second load device, dc power output from a second power generation device. in a case where the electric power output from the second power generation device is supplied to the first load device, the first power supply circuit and the second power supply circuit are connected to each other after the output voltage of the second power generation device is lowered.
Inventor(s): Manabu Mitani of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Minato Nakano of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H02J1/10
CPC Code(s): H02J1/109
Abstract: a power supply system includes: a first power supply circuit for supplying, to a first load device, dc power output from a first main power source device; a second power supply circuit for supplying, to a second load device, dc power output from a second main power source device; a first connection circuit capable of connecting the first power supply circuit and the second power supply circuit to each other; and a first auxiliary power storage device connected to the first connection circuit in parallel with the first main power source device and the second main power source device.
Inventor(s): Manabu Mitani of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H02J3/38, B64D27/35
CPC Code(s): H02J3/38
Abstract: when the supply of dc power from a first power generation device to a first power supply circuit is cut off, a control device disconnects the first power generation device from the first power supply circuit and a connection circuit using a contactor device, thereafter connects the first power supply circuit and a second power supply circuit to each other, causes electric power to be supplied from a second power generation device to between the first power generation device and the contactor device via a precharge circuit, and determines whether or not a short circuit has occurred between the first power generation device and the contactor device.
Inventor(s): Manabu Mitani of Wako-shi, Saitama-ken (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H02J3/38, B60R16/033, B64D27/35
CPC Code(s): H02J3/38
Abstract: when the supply of electric power from a first power generation device to a first power supply circuit is cut off, a control device causes electric power to be supplied from a second power generation device to between the first power generation device and a contactor device via a precharge circuit and the contactor device, determines whether or not a short circuit has occurred between the first power generation device and the contactor device, and thereafter connects the first power supply circuit and a second power supply circuit to each other.
Inventor(s): Manabu Mitani of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takeshi Matsumoto of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H02J3/38, B60L50/60, B64D27/35
CPC Code(s): H02J3/38
Abstract: a power supply system includes: a first connection circuit including a first connector and a second connector that are capable of connecting a first power supply circuit and a second power supply circuit to each other; a first positive side contactor provided in the first power supply circuit; a second positive side contactor provided in the second power supply circuit; a first control device for controlling the first connector and the first positive side contactor; and a second control device for controlling the second connector and the second positive side contactor.
20240332989. CHARGE CONTROL SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Toshiyuki ABE of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Makoto URABE of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuki HAYASHI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H02J7/00, B60L53/16, B60L53/30, B60L53/65, B60L53/80, H01M10/42, H01M10/46, H01M50/204
CPC Code(s): H02J7/0013
Abstract: provided is a charge control system capable of reducing costs for reuse of a battery module. the charge control system includes a charger, a plurality of ipus, and a can bus, and each ipu includes a battery, a contactor, and a battery ecu. based on operation information provided via the can bus, the battery ecu causes the contactor of one ipu from among the plurality of ipus to provide power supply to the battery belonging to the one ipu and causes the contactor of a rest of the ipus to disconnect power supply to the battery belonging to the rest of the ipus, thereby performing control such that the charger charges the battery belonging to the one ipu without concurrently charging the battery belonging to the rest of the ipus.
Inventor(s): Manabu Mitani of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H02J7/00, H02J7/34
CPC Code(s): H02J7/0063
Abstract: a first processing circuit of a power supply system can selectively perform: a first process of pre-charging a smoothing capacitor provided in a first load device by supplying electric power from a first power storage device to the first load device via a precharge resistor provided in the first processing circuit; a second process of discharging, via the precharge resistor, electric charges accumulated in the smoothing capacitor; and a third process of discharging, via the precharge resistor, electric charges accumulated in the first power storage device.
20240333055. ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Manabu Yazaki of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kenichi Senda of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H02K1/32, H02K1/30, H02K9/193, H02K21/14
CPC Code(s): H02K1/32
Abstract: a rotor of a rotating electric machine includes a rotating shaft. a coolant flow path is formed in the rotating shaft. the coolant flow path includes a first flow path and a second flow path. the first flow path extends from one end part of the rotating shaft toward another end part along an axial direction of the rotating shaft. the second flow path extends toward the other end part of the rotating shaft on an outer circumferential side of the first flow path. the coolant flow path further includes a communication flow path. the first flow path and the second flow path communicate with each other via the communication flow path.
Inventor(s): Eiji Shirado of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H02K3/14, H02K1/16, H02K15/04
CPC Code(s): H02K3/14
Abstract: a rotating electric machine includes a stator, and a rotor. the stator has a rod-shaped coil which is disposed in a slot of a stator core and the rod-shaped coil includes plate conductors having slits formed in a twisted state. the rotor is disposed adjacent to a stator core and rotates. the rod-shaped coil is continuously wound on the stator core. in the rod-shaped coil, the number of slits of the plate conductor disposed on a side close to the rotor is greater than the number of slits of the plate conductor disposed on a side separated from the rotor.
20240333057. ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Manabu Yazaki of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tatsuya Choji of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H02K3/24, F01D15/10, H02K5/173, H02K7/18, H02K9/197
CPC Code(s): H02K3/24
Abstract: a stator of a rotating electric machine system includes a neutral point terminal that is formed in conductive wires that are pulled out from electromagnetic coils. the rotating electric machine system includes a partition member accommodated in a housing. a first wall surface of the partition member faces toward an end part of a coil end portion in an axial direction which includes end parts of the electromagnetic coils. a concave portion recessed in a direction away from the coil end portion is formed in the first wall surface. a liquid coolant flows between the neutral point terminal and a bottom surface of the concave portion.
20240333067. ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Manabu Yazaki of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tatsuya Choji of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H02K3/50, H02K1/16, H02K3/38, H02K9/193
CPC Code(s): H02K3/50
Abstract: in a rotating electric machine system, a neutral point fixing structure includes a neutral point terminal disposed at a neutral point, an insulating member disposed between the neutral point terminal and a coil end portion, and a coolant passage in order to allow a liquid coolant to pass between the neutral point terminal and the insulating member. the neutral point terminal is fixed to the coil end portion via the insulating member.
20240333075. ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Naoki Ito of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuki Kamitani of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tatsuya Choji of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H02K5/173, F01D15/10, F16C19/04, F16C33/66, H02K7/08, H02K7/18, H02K21/14
CPC Code(s): H02K5/1732
Abstract: a rotating electric machine system is equipped with a rotating electric machine including a rotating shaft and a permanent magnet, and a housing in which the rotating electric machine is accommodated. a bearing is interposed between the housing and the rotating shaft. the bearing is retained by a bearing holder. a pressure applying member is disposed between the bearing holder and the bearing. the pressure applying member applies a pressure to the bearing holder along the axial direction of the rotating shaft.
20240333076. ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Yuki Ono of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Naoki Ito of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tatsuya Choji of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H02K5/173, H02K5/20, H02K7/08
CPC Code(s): H02K5/1732
Abstract: a rotating electric machine system is equipped with a rotating electric machine including a rotating shaft and a permanent magnet, and a housing in which the rotating electric machine is accommodated. a bearing is interposed between the housing and the rotating shaft. the bearing is retained by a hollow tubular shaped bearing holder. the bearing holder includes a cover member that covers the bearing from an outer side in a diametrical direction of the rotating shaft. an insulating element is interposed between an outer circumferential surface of the bearing and an inner circumferential surface of the cover member.
Inventor(s): Hirosumi TODAKA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yasunari KIMURA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H02K5/20, B33Y80/00, H02K15/14
CPC Code(s): H02K5/203
Abstract: a rotary electric machine housing accommodates a rotary electric machine. the rotary electric machine housing has a body portion, a gas flow path through which a gas flows, an oil flow path through which an oil flows, and a refrigerant flow path through which a refrigerant flows inside. the refrigerant flow path includes a rotary electric machine heat exchange part in which the refrigerant exchanges heat with the rotary electric machine, a gas heat exchange part in which the refrigerant exchanges heat with the gas flowing through the gas flow path, and an oil heat exchange part in which the refrigerant exchanges heat with the oil flowing through the oil flow path. the rotary electric machine heat exchange part is provided downstream of the gas heat exchange part and the oil heat exchange part in a flow direction of the refrigerant.
Inventor(s): Hirosumi TODAKA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yasunari KIMURA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H02K5/20, B33Y10/00, B33Y80/00, H02K15/14
CPC Code(s): H02K5/203
Abstract: a rotary electric machine housing accommodates a rotary electric machine. the rotary electric machine housing has a body portion, a gas flow path through which a gas flows, an oil flow path through which an oil flows, and a refrigerant flow path through which a refrigerant flows inside. the refrigerant flow path includes a rotary electric machine heat exchange part in which the refrigerant exchanges heat with the rotary electric machine, a gas heat exchange part in which the refrigerant exchanges heat with the gas flowing through the gas flow path, and an oil heat exchange part in which the refrigerant exchanges heat with the oil flowing through the oil flow path. the rotary electric machine heat exchange part, the gas heat exchange part, and the oil heat exchange part are provided in series along a flow direction of the refrigerant.
Inventor(s): Hirosumi TODAKA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yasunari Kimura of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Takaaki Kobayashi of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H02K5/20, B33Y10/00, B33Y80/00, H02K15/14
CPC Code(s): H02K5/203
Abstract: a rotary electric machine housing accommodates a rotary electric machine. the rotary electric machine housing has a body portion, a gas flow path provided with an inflow-side gas chamber and through which a gas flows, an oil flow path through which an oil flows, and a refrigerant flow path through which a refrigerant flows inside. the refrigerant flow path includes a rotary electric machine heat exchange part, a gas heat exchange part provided with an inflow-side refrigerant chamber, and an oil heat exchange part. each of the gas flow path and the gas heat exchange part includes linear portions each extending in an axial direction of the rotary electric machine. a flow direction of the refrigerant flowing through the linear portions of the gas heat exchange part is opposite to a flow direction of the gas flowing through the linear portions of the gas flow path.
Inventor(s): Hirosumi TODAKA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yasunari KIMURA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H02K5/20, B33Y80/00, F01D15/10, H02K7/18, H02K9/19, H02K15/14
CPC Code(s): H02K5/203
Abstract: a rotary electric machine housing accommodates a rotary electric machine. the rotary electric machine housing has a body portion, a gas flow path through which a gas flows, an oil flow path through which an oil flows, and a refrigerant flow path through which a refrigerant flows inside. the refrigerant flow path includes a rotary electric machine heat exchange part, a gas heat exchange part, and an oil heat exchange part. an outer wall of the body portion has ribs each extending in an axial direction of the rotary electric machine. the gas flow path and the gas heat exchange part are provided between the ribs adjacent to each other. the oil flow path and the oil heat exchange part are provided between the ribs, which are adjacent to each other, at a position different from that of the gas flow path and the gas heat exchange part.
20240333089. ROTATING SHAFT_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Hiroyuki Tanaka of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Naoki Ito of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tatsuya Choji of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H02K7/00, F01D15/10, H02K7/18
CPC Code(s): H02K7/003
Abstract: a rotating shaft is equipped with an outer shaft, and an inner shaft that is inserted into a hollow interior of the outer shaft. a first end part of the inner shaft includes an extending portion that is exposed and extends from the outer shaft. the extending portion is positioned and fixed to the outer shaft by a positioning and fixing member. the positioning and fixing member includes a nut member that is screw-engaged with an outer circumferential surface of the extending portion, a locking sleeve surrounding the nut member, and a locking ring that engages with the nut member and the extending portion.
20240333105. ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Manabu Yazaki of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tatsuya Choji of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuki Kamitani of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H02K9/197, H02K9/10
CPC Code(s): H02K9/197
Abstract: a rotating electric machine system is equipped with a partition wall member for partitioning the interior of a housing into a rotor chamber and a stator chamber. a first sealing member is interposed between a first end of the partition wall member and the partition member. a second sealing member is interposed between a second end of the partition wall member and the housing. in such a configuration, at least one of an end surface of the first end or an end surface of the second end of the partition wall member is a non-contact surface that does not come into contact with any member.
20240333106. ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(honda motor co., ltd.)
Inventor(s): Naoki Ito of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Yuki Kamitani of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tatsuya Choji of Wako-shi (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H02K9/197, H02K5/173, H02K9/10
CPC Code(s): H02K9/197
Abstract: a rotating electric machine system is equipped with a rotating shaft, a bearing for supporting the rotating shaft in a housing, and a rotor internal flow path through which a liquid coolant flows. the rotor internal flow path is formed inside a rotor and extends along an axial direction of the rotating shaft. groove shaped flow paths are formed in the rotating shaft. the groove shaped flow paths are recessed inwardly in a diametrical direction and extend along the axial direction of the rotating shaft. an inner circumferential surface of the bearing covers the groove shaped flow paths, and thereby constitutes one portion of the rotor internal flow path.
Inventor(s): Eisuke MATSUDA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H02M1/32, G01K7/42, H02M3/158
CPC Code(s): H02M1/327
Abstract: an object is to allow for accurate estimation of a temperature of a capacitor. a capacitor temperature estimation device includes a first obtainer, a first identifier, a second obtainer, a second identifier, and a temperature estimator. the first obtainer obtains own-operating information about an operating state of a boost converter. the first identifier identifies own ripple information, based on the own-operating information obtained and a first table. the second obtainer obtains external operating information about an operating state of external equipment connected to the boost converter. the second identifier identifies external ripple information, based on the external operating information obtained and a second table. the temperature estimator estimates the temperature of the capacitor, based on the own ripple information identified and the external ripple information identified.
Inventor(s): Toshiyuki ABE of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kazuhiko YAMAGUCHI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H02M3/04, B60L15/00, H02J7/00
CPC Code(s): H02M3/04
Abstract: an electric power supply system includes: a positive-electrode-side contactor inserted into a positive power line; a negative-electrode-side contactor inserted into a negative power line; a pre-charge circuit; an electric potential difference detector that detects an electric potential difference between both ends of the positive-electrode-side contactor; and a contactor controller that receives an output of the electric potential difference detection circuit, and controls the positive-electrode-side contactor and the negative-electrode-side contactor, in which the contactor controller temporarily turns on the positive-electrode-side contactor in a state where the negative-electrode-ide contactor is turned off when the electric power supply system is started, retains an output of the electric potential difference detection circuit during this on period as a correction value, turns off the positive-electrode-side contactor and turns on the negative-electrode-side-contactor after the retention, and turns on the positive-electrode-side contactor when an output of the electric potential difference detection circuit has reached the correction value.
Inventor(s): Hajime Yokoyama of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H04L12/18
CPC Code(s): H04L12/1813
Abstract: a conference support system includes: a detection unit configured to detect that a plurality of occupants riding in a same moving object is participating in a same online conference; a generation unit configured to generate an interior image indicating that the plurality of occupants is present in a same interior space of the moving object; and a transmission unit configured to transmit the interior image to a terminal device of a conference participant participating in the online conference.
Inventor(s): Kazuki Fukui of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H04L9/40, B60R16/023, H04L67/12
CPC Code(s): H04L63/08
Abstract: a vehicle control system includes two control device groups respectively constituting two communication networks, a communication management device communicably connected to the two control device groups, and a routing device that routes communication between the two communication networks. when a message is received from one of control devices, the communication management device performs authentication processing for the control device and includes a communication address of one control device as a transmission source address in a relay message for relaying the message received from the one control device to a control device of the other of the control device groups, and the control device of the other of the control device groups performs communication with the one control device by using the communication address of the one control device included in the relay message without interposition of the communication management device.
Inventor(s): Takashi Noguchi of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H04N7/15, G10L15/26
CPC Code(s): H04N7/155
Abstract: provided is a conference system including: a first conversion unit configured to, during an online conference in which an occupant of a vehicle participates, convert a spoken voice in the online conference into text; a second conversion unit configured to convert the spoken voice into text with higher accuracy compared to the first conversion unit after an end of the online conference; a recording unit configured to record a video of the online conference and record the spoken voice; a playback unit configured to play back the video of the online conference recorded by the recording unit and the spoken voice recorded by the recording unit; and a text display unit configured to display text converted by the first conversion unit or text converted by the second conversion unit, accompanying the playback of the playback unit.
Inventor(s): Hajime Yokoyama of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H04W4/40, G08B5/36
CPC Code(s): H04W4/40
Abstract: a call support system includes: a speech transmission mode switch unit that switches between a speech transmission permission mode that permits execution of call source speech transmission processing for speech of a user by a call control unit and a speech transmission prohibition mode that prohibits execution of the call source speech transmission processing for the speech of the user by the call control unit; and a light emitting part state control unit that puts a light emitting part, provided in a mobile body to be visible to the user, in a first visible state when the speech transmission permission mode is active, and puts the light emitting part in a second visible state different from the first visible state when the speech transmission prohibition mode is active.
Inventor(s): Kazune HASEGAWA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kazumu SUZUKI of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kenji SUGIYAMA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kazumasa NAKAMURA of Tokyo (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H04W12/08, G07C5/00, H04W4/40
CPC Code(s): H04W12/08
Abstract: a control device for a vehicle includes a vehicle control unit configured to execute a particular vehicle control function based at least in part on that a user of the vehicle has authority to use the vehicle control function, a first receiving unit configured to receive information indicating whether the user has the authority to use the vehicle control function from a first server by using a first communication module, and a second receiving unit configured to receive information used in the vehicle control function from a second server by using a second communication module different from the first communication module.
Inventor(s): Masahiro SASHIDA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Masaru NAKANISHI of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Kohei KAWASHIMA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd., Tadahiro SHIBA of Saitama (JP) for honda motor co., ltd.
IPC Code(s): H10K85/10, H10K30/40, H10K85/60
CPC Code(s): H10K85/113
Abstract: provided is a solar cell comprising a negative electrode, an electron transport layer, an active layer, a hole transport layer, and a positive electrode that are sequentially laminated, wherein the active layer comprises an organic donor material and an organic acceptor material and has a phase separation structure having an interface length per �mof 70 �m or more and 100 �m or less.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. patent applications on October 3rd, 2024
- Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
- A61G5/10
- A61G5/04
- CPC A61G5/104
- Honda motor co., ltd.
- B01D53/32
- B01D53/14
- CPC B01D53/326
- B01D53/62
- B22D17/22
- B22D17/26
- CPC B22D17/22
- B23C3/12
- B23C9/00
- CPC B23C3/12
- B23P19/10
- B23P19/06
- B25J9/16
- B25J13/08
- CPC B23P19/10
- B25J11/00
- G06N3/091
- CPC B25J11/0015
- B32B43/00
- CPC B32B43/006
- B41F15/38
- B41F15/36
- H01M8/0273
- H01M8/10
- CPC B41F15/38
- B60G13/00
- CPC B60G13/003
- B60H1/00
- H01M10/613
- H01M10/63
- H01M10/6568
- CPC B60H1/00278
- B60K35/00
- CPC B60H1/00814
- CPC B60H1/00835
- B60K13/04
- B60K6/40
- CPC B60K13/04
- B60K23/06
- B60L7/26
- B60W10/10
- B60W10/18
- B60W30/18
- CPC B60K23/06
- B60K26/02
- B60T7/08
- B60T7/10
- CPC B60K26/02
- B60L15/20
- B60B19/00
- B60K31/00
- CPC B60L15/20
- B60L50/60
- B60L58/26
- CPC B60L50/66
- B60L53/122
- H02J7/00
- H02J50/12
- CPC B60L53/122
- B60L53/20
- B60L58/10
- CPC B60L53/20
- B60L53/68
- B60L53/66
- G06Q30/08
- G06Q50/06
- CPC B60L53/68
- B60L58/27
- G07C5/08
- CPC B60L58/27
- B60L58/40
- H01M8/04313
- H01M8/04858
- CPC B60L58/40
- B60N2/02
- CPC B60N2/0248
- B60R1/074
- CPC B60R1/074
- B60R5/04
- CPC B60R5/045
- B60R13/04
- CPC B60R13/04
- B60R16/023
- CPC B60R16/023
- B60R16/03
- B64D35/021
- H02J3/38
- CPC B60R16/03
- B60R16/037
- B60R25/24
- CPC B60R16/037
- B60R25/01
- CPC B60R25/01
- B60R25/25
- B60R25/30
- G06V20/56
- G06V40/16
- G07C9/00
- G07C9/25
- CPC B60R25/24
- CPC B60R25/307
- B60T7/12
- B60W10/188
- CPC B60W10/182
- B60W20/10
- B60W10/06
- B60W10/08
- CPC B60W20/10
- B60W30/14
- B60W50/00
- CPC B60W30/14
- B60W50/14
- CPC B60W30/143
- B60W60/00
- CPC B60W30/146
- B60W10/11
- CPC B60W30/18118
- B60W50/10
- CPC B60W30/18145
- CPC B60W30/18154
- F16H59/10
- CPC B60W30/18181
- B60W40/08
- G06V10/762
- G06V20/59
- CPC B60W40/08
- CPC B60W50/0098
- B60W40/02
- CPC B60W50/14
- B60K35/28
- CPC B60W60/001
- B60W30/09
- B60W30/095
- G01S17/931
- CPC B60W60/0015
- G06T7/292
- H04N5/262
- H04N23/66
- B60W40/04
- G08G1/0967
- G06V20/58
- CPC B60W60/0027
- B60W50/08
- CPC B60W60/0053
- B62D6/10
- B62D1/04
- B62D6/00
- CPC B62D6/10
- B62D11/04
- CPC B62D11/04
- B62D25/20
- CPC B62D25/20
- B62D21/15
- B62D21/02
- B62D21/11
- B62D25/16
- B62K11/04
- CPC B62K11/04
- B63B49/00
- B63B79/40
- B63H20/12
- B63H21/21
- CPC B63B49/00
- B63H20/00
- CPC B63H20/002
- B63H21/38
- H02K5/173
- H02K7/08
- H02K7/116
- H02K9/19
- CPC B63H21/386
- B64D27/357
- B64C29/00
- B64D31/16
- CPC B64D27/357
- B64D13/06
- B64D33/10
- CPC B64D31/16
- B64D33/04
- B64C27/82
- CPC B64D33/04
- B64D27/32
- CPC B64D33/10
- C01G45/12
- H01M4/505
- CPC C01G45/12
- C08J11/12
- C08J11/14
- CPC C08J11/12
- C10J3/50
- C10J3/48
- C10J3/72
- CPC C10J3/503
- C10L1/02
- CPC C10L1/023
- C22C38/02
- C21D6/00
- C21D8/12
- CPC C22C38/02
- C25B3/26
- C25B9/70
- C25B11/032
- C25B15/08
- CPC C25B3/26
- C25B15/021
- C25B1/04
- C25B9/23
- C25B15/027
- CPC C25B15/021
- C25B15/023
- CPC C25B15/023
- E05B77/26
- E05B77/28
- E05B81/06
- E05B81/58
- E05B81/74
- CPC E05B77/26
- F01D25/30
- CPC F01D25/305
- F01N3/20
- B01D53/94
- B01J21/06
- B01J23/46
- B01J37/02
- B01J37/08
- CPC F01N3/2026
- F02D19/06
- F02D41/38
- F02D41/40
- F02P5/15
- CPC F02D19/061
- F02D41/00
- F02D41/14
- F02M27/02
- F02M35/04
- F02M35/02
- F02M35/024
- F02M35/16
- CPC F02M35/048
- F16H41/28
- CPC F16H41/28
- F16H57/031
- F16H57/02
- CPC F16H57/031
- F16H59/02
- B60K20/06
- F16H59/04
- F16H59/08
- CPC F16H59/0204
- F16H61/32
- B60T1/00
- F16D23/12
- F16H19/02
- F16H63/04
- F16H63/30
- CPC F16H61/32
- F16L59/21
- F16L51/03
- F16L59/065
- CPC F16L59/21
- F28D1/053
- F28F1/02
- CPC F28D1/05391
- F28F3/12
- CPC F28F3/12
- G01C21/34
- CPC G01C21/3484
- G01D5/241
- G01D18/00
- CPC G01D5/241
- G01K1/00
- G01K13/00
- CPC G01K1/00
- G01M13/00
- CPC G01M13/00
- G01R15/18
- CPC G01R15/185
- G01R31/382
- CPC G01R31/382
- G05D1/02
- A01D34/00
- CPC G05D1/0212
- H04W4/40
- H04W64/00
- CPC G05D1/0217
- CPC G05D1/0221
- B60W30/16
- G08G1/00
- CPC G05D1/0291
- G05D1/225
- CPC G05D1/225
- G05D1/85
- B64C19/02
- B64C27/72
- G05D109/25
- CPC G05D1/854
- G06F8/65
- B60W50/04
- CPC G06F8/65
- G06F16/383
- CPC G06F16/383
- G06F17/11
- CPC G06F17/11
- G06F17/18
- CPC G06F17/18
- G06F30/20
- G06F111/04
- G06F111/10
- G06F119/02
- CPC G06F30/20
- G06N3/0442
- G06N5/043
- CPC G06N3/0442
- G06N3/086
- CPC G06N3/086
- G06N10/40
- B82Y10/00
- CPC G06N10/40
- G06Q10/02
- CPC G06Q10/025
- G06Q30/0208
- G06Q10/0631
- G06Q30/0207
- G06Q50/47
- CPC G06Q10/06311
- CPC G06Q10/06312
- G06Q50/40
- G08G1/123
- CPC G06Q50/40
- G06T11/00
- G05D1/00
- CPC G06T11/001
- G06T13/40
- G05D1/224
- CPC G06T13/40
- G06T13/80
- G08G1/01
- CPC G06T13/80
- G06T17/00
- CPC G06T17/00
- G06T7/00
- G06V10/60
- CPC G06V20/586
- G01S17/08
- G01S17/89
- CPC G06V20/588
- G07C5/00
- B60L58/30
- CPC G07C5/006
- G07C5/06
- CPC G07C5/06
- CPC G08G1/096775
- G08G1/14
- H04W4/44
- CPC G08G1/141
- G08G5/00
- G06V40/18
- G10L15/22
- CPC G08G5/0021
- G10L15/26
- B60K37/20
- CPC G10L15/26
- H01B5/00
- H01B5/02
- H01B13/00
- CPC H01B5/002
- H01F27/10
- H01F27/24
- H01F27/28
- CPC H01F27/10
- H01F27/16
- H01F27/30
- H02M3/155
- H02M3/335
- CPC H01F27/24
- H01M4/04
- H01M4/62
- H01M4/66
- H01M10/0525
- CPC H01M4/0409
- H01M10/0585
- CPC H01M4/0435
- H01M10/058
- H01M50/403
- H01M4/36
- H01M4/02
- H01M10/0562
- CPC H01M4/364
- H01M50/105
- H01M50/474
- CPC H01M4/628
- H01M50/471
- H01M4/70
- CPC H01M4/70
- H01M4/80
- H01M4/74
- CPC H01M4/80
- CPC H01M4/806
- H01M8/04664
- H01M8/04303
- H01M8/0438
- H01M8/04537
- H01M8/04746
- CPC H01M8/04686
- H01M8/1065
- H01M4/94
- H01M8/0258
- H01M8/0271
- H01M8/1058
- H01M8/1069
- CPC H01M8/1065
- H01M8/242
- H01M8/0247
- H01M8/04029
- CPC H01M8/242
- H01M8/0206
- H01M8/0282
- H01M8/0284
- H01M8/2475
- H01M8/2404
- CPC H01M8/2475
- H01M10/04
- CPC H01M10/04
- CPC H01M10/0404
- CPC H01M10/0431
- CPC H01M10/0468
- H01M10/052
- H01M50/293
- H01M50/204
- H01M50/618
- B65G57/00
- CPC H01M10/0481
- CPC H01M10/0562
- H01M50/443
- H01M50/446
- H01M50/457
- H01M50/491
- H01M10/0569
- H01M10/0568
- CPC H01M10/0569
- CPC H01M10/058
- CPC H01M10/0585
- H01M10/0587
- H01M50/107
- H01M50/477
- CPC H01M10/0587
- H01M10/54
- C22B1/00
- CPC H01M10/54
- H01M50/103
- H01M50/176
- H01M50/186
- CPC H01M50/103
- H01M50/141
- H01M50/129
- H01M50/131
- CPC H01M50/141
- H01M50/209
- H01M50/244
- H01M50/271
- H01M50/296
- CPC H01M50/209
- H01M50/224
- H01M50/242
- H01M50/249
- H01M50/30
- CPC H01M50/224
- H01M50/172
- H01M50/289
- H01M50/516
- CPC H01M50/242
- B60L50/64
- H01M4/13
- CPC H01M50/474
- CPC H01M50/477
- H01M50/489
- H01M50/483
- CPC H01M50/489
- H01M50/538
- CPC H01M50/538
- H01M50/54
- H01M4/134
- H01M50/109
- CPC H01M50/54
- H01M50/178
- H01M50/548
- H01M50/586
- H01M4/38
- H01M50/59
- CPC H01M50/586
- H01R4/70
- H01R4/34
- CPC H01R4/70
- H01R4/30
- H01R9/24
- H02K5/22
- CPC H01R9/2466
- H02G5/08
- CPC H02G5/08
- H02H3/16
- H02J3/36
- CPC H02H3/162
- H02J1/10
- H02J1/08
- CPC H02J1/106
- CPC H02J1/109
- B64D27/35
- CPC H02J3/38
- B60R16/033
- B60L53/16
- B60L53/30
- B60L53/65
- B60L53/80
- H01M10/42
- H01M10/46
- CPC H02J7/0013
- H02J7/34
- CPC H02J7/0063
- H02K1/32
- H02K1/30
- H02K9/193
- H02K21/14
- CPC H02K1/32
- H02K3/14
- H02K1/16
- H02K15/04
- CPC H02K3/14
- H02K3/24
- F01D15/10
- H02K7/18
- H02K9/197
- CPC H02K3/24
- H02K3/50
- H02K3/38
- CPC H02K3/50
- F16C19/04
- F16C33/66
- CPC H02K5/1732
- H02K5/20
- B33Y80/00
- H02K15/14
- CPC H02K5/203
- B33Y10/00
- H02K7/00
- CPC H02K7/003
- H02K9/10
- CPC H02K9/197
- H02M1/32
- G01K7/42
- H02M3/158
- CPC H02M1/327
- H02M3/04
- B60L15/00
- CPC H02M3/04
- H04L12/18
- CPC H04L12/1813
- H04L9/40
- H04L67/12
- CPC H04L63/08
- H04N7/15
- CPC H04N7/155
- G08B5/36
- CPC H04W4/40
- H04W12/08
- CPC H04W12/08
- H10K85/10
- H10K30/40
- H10K85/60
- CPC H10K85/113
