公开(公告)号：US08677961B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-25

申请号：US13184975

申请日：2011-07-18

Applicant: Thomas H. Fischer

Inventor： Thomas H. Fischer

IPC: F01L1/34

CPC classification number: F01L1/352 ,  F01L2001/34453 ,  F01L2001/34483 ,  F01L2001/3521

Abstract: A camshaft phaser includes a housing. A harmonic gear drive unit is disposed within the housing and includes a circular spline and a dynamic spline, a flexspline disposed within the circular spline and the dynamic spline, a wave generator disposed within the flexspline, and a rotational actuator connectable to the wave generator. One of the circular spline and the dynamic spline is fixed to the housing. A hub is rotatably disposed within the housing and attachable to the camshaft and fixed to the other of the circular spline and the dynamic spline. A lock pin is provided for selective engagement with a lock pin seat such that engagement of the lock pin with the lock pin seat prevents relative rotation between the circular spline and the dynamic spline.

Abstract translation: 凸轮轴相移器包括壳体。 谐波齿轮驱动单元设置在壳体内，并且包括圆形花键和动态花键，设置在圆形花键和动态花键内的挠性线，布置在柔性线内的波发生器以及可连接到波发生器的旋转致动器。 一个圆形花键和动态花键固定在外壳上。 轮毂可旋转地设置在壳体内并可附接到凸轮轴并固定到另一个圆形花键和动态花键。 提供一个锁定销以与锁定销座选择性接合，使得锁定销与锁定销座的接合防止圆形花键和动态花键之间的相对旋转。

公开(公告)号：US20140074465A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：US13609756

申请日：2012-09-11

Applicant: Christopher A. Hedges ,  Bradley S. Coon

Inventor： Christopher A. Hedges ,  Bradley S. Coon

IPC: G10L15/26

CPC classification number: G10L13/06 ,  G10L15/26 ,  G10L19/0018

Abstract: A system and method for generating an acoustic database for a particular narrator that does not require said narrator to recite a pre-defined script. The system and method generate an acoustic database by using voice recognition or speech-to-text algorithms to automatically generate a text script of a voice message while simultaneously or near-simultaneously sampling the voice message to create the acoustic database. The acoustic database may be associated with the narrator of the voice message by an identifier, such as a telephone number. The acoustic database may then be used by a text-to-speech processor to read a text message when the narrator is identified as the sender of the text massage, providing an audio output of the contents of the text message with a simulation of the sender's voice. The user of the system may be provided an audio message that sounds like the originator of the text message.

Abstract translation: 一种用于为特定叙述者生成声学数据库的系统和方法，其不需要所述叙述者背诵预定义的脚本。 该系统和方法通过使用语音识别或语音到文本算法来生成声学数据库，以自动生成语音消息的文本脚本，同时或接近同时采样语音消息以创建声学数据库。 声学数据库可以通过诸如电话号码的标识符与语音消息的叙述者相关联。 然后当叙述者被识别为文本按摩的发送者时，声音数据库可以由文本到语音处理器使用来读取文本消息，提供文本消息的内容的音频输出，同时模拟发送者的 语音。 可以向系统的用户提供听起来像文本消息的发起者的音频消息。

公开(公告)号：US20140072425A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：US13608171

申请日：2012-09-10

Applicant: PARTAB JESWANI ,  MOHAMMED ASLAM ,  PHILIP M. ANDERSON

Inventor： PARTAB JESWANI ,  MOHAMMED ASLAM ,  PHILIP M. ANDERSON

IPC: F04D13/00

CPC classification number: F04D5/005 ,  F04D5/008

Abstract: A fluid pump includes an outlet for discharging fluid from the fluid pump, a housing, and a motor with a shaft that rotates about an axis. The fluid pump also includes an impeller having a first array of blades radially surrounding the axis and a second array of blades radially surrounding the first array of blades. The fluid pump also includes an inlet plate adjacent to the impeller and has an inlet for introducing fluid into the fluid pump, a first inlet plate flow channel aligned with the first array of blades and having a first inlet plate flow channel cross-sectional area, and a second inlet plate flow channel aligned with the second array of blades and having a second inlet plate flow channel cross-sectional area. The second inlet plate flow channel cross-sectional area is synchronized with the first inlet plate flow channel cross-sectional area.

Abstract translation: 流体泵包括用于从流体泵排出流体的出口，壳体和具有围绕轴线旋转的轴的马达。 流体泵还包括叶轮，叶轮具有径向围绕轴线的第一叶片阵列和径向围绕第一叶片阵列的第二叶片阵列。 流体泵还包括与叶轮相邻的入口板，并具有用于将流体引入流体泵的入口，与第一叶片阵列对准并具有第一入口板流动通道横截面积的第一入口板流动通道， 以及与所述第二阵列阵列对准并且具有第二入口板流动通道横截面积的第二入口板流动通道。 第二入口板流道横截面积与第一入口板流道横截面积同步。

公开(公告)号：US20140068596A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-06

申请号：US13605459

申请日：2012-09-06

Applicant: LUIZ C. GARCEZ MOTA

Inventor： LUIZ C. GARCEZ MOTA

IPC: G06F9/44

CPC classification number: G06F8/65 ,  B60L2270/40 ,  Y02T90/16

Abstract: A vehicle software update system for updating software in vehicle modules coupled to a vehicle communication network. Software updates are processed through an entertainment unit (e.g. vehicle radio) configured to be coupled to the vehicle communication network. The entertainment unit is equipped with a software input means configured to receive a software update for a vehicle module, and transfer the software update to the vehicle module via the vehicle communication network. Software updates may be provided to the entertainment unit using a USB memory device plugged into a USB port in the entertainment unit, or communicated wireless via a WI-FI® or BLUETOOTH® transceiver.

Abstract translation: 一种车辆软件更新系统，用于更新耦合到车辆通信网络的车辆模块中的软件。 通过被配置为耦合到车辆通信网络的娱乐单元（例如车载无线电）来处理软件更新。 娱乐单元配备有被配置为接收车辆模块的软件更新的软件输入装置，并且经由车辆通信网络将软件更新传送到车辆模块。 可以使用插入娱乐单元中的USB端口的USB存储设备向娱乐单元提供软件更新，或者经由WI-FI或BLUETOOTH收发器进行无线通信。

公开(公告)号：US08656890B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-25

申请号：US13069862

申请日：2011-03-23

Applicant: Philippe S. Farah ,  Ronald J. Krefta ,  Brent J. Wahba ,  Eugene A. Kobos ,  Kevin R. Keegan

Inventor： Philippe S. Farah ,  Ronald J. Krefta ,  Brent J. Wahba ,  Eugene A. Kobos ,  Kevin R. Keegan

IPC: F02M1/00

CPC classification number: F02D41/20 ,  F02D41/1401 ,  F02D2041/2027 ,  F02D2041/2055

Abstract: A system and method for controlling an injection time of a fuel injector. The system includes a drive circuit configured to output a drive signal having a pulse width, wherein the injection time is influenced by the pulse width and a closing electrical decay of the fuel injector. A controller is configured to determine the closing electrical decay of the fuel injector and adapt the pulse width based on the closing electrical decay to control the injection time. The closing electrical decay includes a closing response. The controller determines the closing response based on an injector signal, such as a coil voltage of the fuel injector. By determining the closing response, the pulse width can be adjusted to compensate for fuel injector part-to-part variability, fuel injector wear, variations in fuel pressure received by the fuel injector, dirt in the fuel injector, and the like.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制燃料喷射器的喷射时间的系统和方法。 该系统包括：驱动电路，被配置为输出具有脉冲宽度的驱动信号，其中喷射时间受燃料喷射器的脉冲宽度和闭合电衰减的影响。 控制器被配置为确定燃料喷射器的闭合电衰减，并且基于闭合电衰减来适应脉冲宽度以控制喷射时间。 关闭电气衰减包括关闭响应。 控制器基于诸如燃料喷射器的线圈电压的喷射器信号来确定关闭响应。 通过确定关闭响应，可以调整脉冲宽度以补偿燃料喷射器部件间变化，燃料喷射器磨损，燃料喷射器接收的燃料压力变化，燃料喷射器中的污垢等。

公开(公告)号：US20140049272A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-20

申请号：US13585200

申请日：2012-08-14

Applicant: Kevin D. Kincaid ,  Duane D. Fortune ,  Morgan D. Murphy ,  Robert K. Constable

Inventor： Kevin D. Kincaid ,  Duane D. Fortune ,  Morgan D. Murphy ,  Robert K. Constable

IPC: G01R27/26 ,  B60R16/02

CPC classification number: B60N2/002 ,  B60R21/01532 ,  B60R21/0154

Abstract: A dual-electrode occupant detection system configured to determine an occupant presence on a seat assembly. The system includes two electrodes that each generates an electric field in response to an applied excitation signal. The two electrode signals arising therefrom can be measured individually and/or combined to detect more reliably an occupant. Such a configuration advantageously avoids the added expense and complication of an electrode arrangement that relies on an underlying shield layer to reduce electrode signal degradation caused by a seat heater element.

Abstract translation: 双电极乘员检测系统，被配置为确定座椅组件上的乘客存在。 该系统包括两个电极，每个电极响应于施加的激励信号而产生电场。 由此产生的两个电极信号可以单独测量和/或组合来测量乘客的可靠性。 这种配置有利地避免了依赖于下面的屏蔽层的电极装置的增加的费用和复杂性，以减少由座椅加热器元件引起的电极信号劣化。

公开(公告)号：US08650011B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-11

申请号：US12971407

申请日：2010-12-17

Applicant: Martin Müller ,  Jeffrey M. Pfeiffer

Inventor： Martin Müller ,  Jeffrey M. Pfeiffer

IPC: G06F7/60 ,  G06F17/10

CPC classification number: G06F17/175 ,  F02D41/2432 ,  F02D41/2477 ,  F02D2041/001 ,  F02D2200/0411 ,  G05B17/02

Abstract: A method for determining an estimate of a response characteristic that depends on a number of input factors includes developing a mathematical model of the response as a function of the input factors based on a statistical fit of a plurality of measured data points. The method also includes mapping the value of the response characteristic and the input factors at a plurality of conditions. The method combines the mapped data with the mathematical model to produce an estimate of the response characteristic that is more accurate over a range of conditions than either the mapped data or the model taken individually.

Abstract translation: 用于确定取决于多个输入因子的响应特性的估计的方法包括基于多个测量数据点的统计拟合来开发作为输入因子的函数的响应的数学模型。 该方法还包括在多个条件下映射响应特性的值和输入因子。 该方法将映射数据与数学模型相结合，以产生响应特征的估计，该响应特性在条件范围内比单独采用的映射数据或模型更准确。

公开(公告)号：US08642345B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-04

申请号：US13785535

申请日：2013-03-05

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Michel F. Sultan ,  David K. Lambert

IPC: G01N15/06

CPC classification number: B60K28/063 ,  B60K28/06 ,  B60K28/066 ,  B60W2540/24 ,  G01N21/3504 ,  G01N21/61 ,  G01N33/4972 ,  Y10T436/11 ,  Y10T436/117497 ,  Y10T436/25 ,  Y10T436/255 ,  Y10T436/25875

Abstract: A method of measuring a chemical vapor concentration is provided. A chemical vapor sensor measures a chemical species of interest with high sensitivity and chemical specificity. In an aspect, an ethanol vapor sensor is provided, sized for being inconspicuous and on-board a vehicle, having a passive measurement mode and an active breathalyzer mode, for detecting a motor vehicle driver that exceeds a legal limit of blood alcohol concentration (BAC), for use with vehicle safety systems. For the passive mode, a vapor concentrator is utilized to amplify a sampled vapor concentration to a detectable level for use with an infrared (IR) detector. In an aspect, ethanol vapor in a vehicle cabin is passively measured and if a predetermined ethanol level is measured, a countermeasure is invoked to improve safety. In an aspect, an active breathalyzer is used as a countermeasure. The active breathalyzer can be imposed for a number of vehicle trips or for a predetermined time period.

Abstract translation: 提供了测量化学气相浓度的方法。 化学蒸汽传感器以高灵敏度和化学特性测量感兴趣的化学物质。 在一方面，提供了一种乙醇蒸气传感器，其尺寸适于不显眼和车载车辆，具有被动测量模式和主动呼气机模式，用于检测超过血液酒精浓度合法限度的汽车驾驶员（BAC ），用于车辆安全系统。 对于被动模式，使用蒸气浓缩器将采样的蒸气浓度放大到可用于红外（IR）检测器的可检测水平。 一方面，被动地测量车厢内的乙醇蒸汽，如果测量到预定的乙醇水平，则调用对策以提高安全性。 在一方面，使用活性呼气机作为对策。 主动呼吸机可以施加一些车辆行驶或预定的时间段。

公开(公告)号：US20140021808A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-23

申请号：US13551856

申请日：2012-07-18

Applicant: SAMUEL R. PALFENIER ,  OSCAR VAZQUEZ ,  ALEJANDRO AVILA

Inventor： SAMUEL R. PALFENIER ,  OSCAR VAZQUEZ ,  ALEJANDRO AVILA

IPC: H02K9/22 ,  H02K1/04

CPC classification number: H02K9/22 ,  H02K5/08 ,  H02K5/12 ,  H02K5/16 ,  H02K5/20 ,  H02K7/116 ,  H02K9/19 ,  H02K9/193 ,  H02K11/33

Abstract: An actuator assembly includes a housing with a motor compartment, a gear compartment, a bulkhead separating the motor compartment from the gear compartment, and an aperture through the bulkhead. The actuator assembly also includes a motor assembly in the motor compartment defining a space radially between the motor assembly and the gear motor compartment. A high thermal conductivity material is disposed within the space to transfer heat from the motor assembly to the housing. The bulkhead includes one of a groove and a rib surrounding the aperture on the side of the bulkhead facing the motor compartment and the motor assembly includes the other of the groove and the rib such that the rib fits within the groove to prevent the high thermal conductivity material from migrating radially inward of the groove and the rib when the high thermal conductivity material is injected into the space.

Abstract translation: 致动器组件包括具有马达室的壳体，齿轮室，将马达隔室与齿轮室分开的隔板以及穿过舱壁的孔。 致动器组件还包括电动机室中的马达组件，其在马达组件和齿轮马达室之间径向地形成空间。 高导热性材料设置在该空间内以将热量从马达组件传递到壳体。 隔板包括一个凹槽和围绕隔板的孔的肋条，面对电机室，电机组件包括槽和肋中的另一个，使得肋配合在槽内以防止高的导热性 当高导热性材料被注入到空间中时，材料从凹槽径向向内迁移和肋。

公开(公告)号：US08625293B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-07

申请号：US13208795

申请日：2011-08-12

Applicant: Chris R. Snider ,  Vineet Gupta ,  Joseph K. Huntzinger ,  Michael G. Coady ,  Curtis Allen Stapert ,  Kevin Earl Meyer ,  Timothy D. Garner ,  Jeffrey T. Bell ,  Robert L. Vadas ,  Donald G. Moeschberger ,  Allen E. Oberlin ,  John Michael Matly ,  Kip R. Piel ,  Jerry J. Wendling

Inventor： Chris R. Snider ,  Vineet Gupta ,  Joseph K. Huntzinger ,  Michael G. Coady ,  Curtis Allen Stapert ,  Kevin Earl Meyer ,  Timothy D. Garner ,  Jeffrey T. Bell ,  Robert L. Vadas ,  Donald G. Moeschberger ,  Allen E. Oberlin ,  John Michael Matly ,  Kip R. Piel ,  Jerry J. Wendling

IPC: H05K5/00

CPC classification number: H05K9/0007 ,  B29C59/16 ,  B60R11/02 ,  G06F11/00 ,  H04B1/082 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H05K1/0215 ,  H05K1/141 ,  H05K5/0217 ,  H05K5/0221 ,  H05K5/0226 ,  H05K7/20409 ,  H05K7/20418 ,  H05K7/20436 ,  H05K9/0047 ,  H05K9/0079 ,  H05K9/0081 ,  H05K13/00 ,  H05K2201/09081 ,  H05K2201/10386 ,  H05K2201/10446 ,  Y10T16/547 ,  Y10T16/5476 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49124 ,  Y10T29/49126 ,  Y10T29/49128 ,  Y10T29/4913 ,  Y10T29/49169 ,  Y10T29/49172 ,  Y10T29/4957 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49861 ,  Y10T29/5313 ,  Y10T74/20396 ,  Y10T403/70 ,  Y10T403/77 ,  Y10T428/24289

Abstract: A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application is virtually “fastenerless” and includes a case and frontal interface formed of polymer based material that is molded to provide details to accept audio devices such as playback mechanisms (if desired) and radio receivers, as well as the circuit boards required for electrical control and display. The case and frontal interface are of composite structure, including an insert molded electrically conductive wire mesh screen that has been pre-formed to contour with the molding operation. The wire mesh provides EMC, RFI, BCI and ESD shielding and grounding of the circuit boards via exposed wire mesh pads and adjacent ground clips. The PCB architecture is bifurcated into a first board carrying common circuit components in a surface mount configuration suitable for high volume production, and a second board carrying application specific circuit components in a wave soldered stick mount configuration. The major components and subassemblies are self-fixturing during the final assembly process, eliminating the need for dedicated tools, fixtures and assembly equipment. The major components and subassemblies self-interconnect by integral guide and connection features effecting “slide lock” and “snap lock” self-interconnection. The radio architecture includes improved push buttons employing 4-bar living hinge linkage and front loaded decorative trim buttons.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆应用的轻量级无线电/ CD播放器实际上是“无紧固件”，并且包括由聚合物基材料形成的壳体和正面接口，其被模制以提供细节以接收音频设备，如回放机构（如果需要）和无线电接收器，以及 作为电气控制和显示所需的电路板。 外壳和正面接口为复合结构，包括已经通过模制操作预先形成轮廓的镶嵌模制导电丝网。 金属丝网通过暴露的金属丝网垫和相邻的接地夹提供EMC，RFI，BCI和ESD屏蔽和电路板的接地。 PCB结构分为第一板，其承载具有适合于大批量生产的表面安装配置中的公共电路部件，以及第二板，其以波焊焊棒安装配置的方式承载特定于应用的电路部件。 主要组件和组件在最终组装过程中是自固定的，无需专用工具，夹具和组装设备。 主要部件和组件通过整体引导和连接功能自我互连，实现“滑动锁定”和“卡锁”自动互连。 无线电架构包括改进的按钮，采用4杆活动铰链和前装饰装饰钮扣。