Plasma actuated drag reduction
    71.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10822042B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-11-03

    申请号:US16212896

    申请日:2018-12-07

    Abstract: An apparatus configured to reduce drag is provided. The apparatus includes a plasma actuator including a hollow cylinder with two open bases, a first electrode disposed inside the cylinder, a second electrode disposed outside the cylinder, and a plasma layer disposed inside the cylinder next to the first electrode, a surface including the plasma actuator disposed on the surface, and a motion actuator configured to move the plasma actuator in a sweeping motion across a face of the surface.

    TOOLS AND METHODS FOR AERODYNAMICALLY OPTIMIZING THE GEOMETRY OF VEHICLE BODIES

    公开(公告)号:US20200320176A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-10-08

    申请号:US16374049

    申请日:2019-04-03

    Abstract: Processor-implemented methods and systems for aerodynamically optimizing a design geometry of a vehicle body using a convolutional neural network (CNN) are provided. The method may include receiving a signed distance function (SDF) data file that represents the design geometry of the vehicle body. The method includes receiving a range of inflow boundary conditions. The processor processes the SDF over the range of boundary conditions, using the CNN, to generate therefrom drag and lift outputs for the design geometry. The drag and lift outputs may be displayed in the form of one or more intensity maps.

    PICKUP TRUCK CAB EXTENDER SYSTEM AND METHOD
    77.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190009840A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-10

    申请号:US15641766

    申请日:2017-07-05

    Abstract: Cab extender systems and methods are provided for reducing the aerodynamic drag on a pickup truck. A cab extender system includes a cab with a roof panel and a rear wall. The cab extends upward on the vehicle to the roof panel and the rear wall extends downward from the roof panel. A tailgate is disposed at a rear of the vehicle and a utility box extends between the rear wall and the tailgate. An extender extends in a rearward direction from the roof panel a length of between ten and twenty centimeters from the rear wall.

    DRIVING BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS BASED ON VEHICLE BRAKING

    公开(公告)号:US20170369069A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-28

    申请号:US15189563

    申请日:2016-06-22

    CPC classification number: B60W40/09 B60W2510/18

    Abstract: A system, for use in evaluating operation of a vehicle, includes a hardware-based processing unit, and a non-transitory computer-readable storage component including various functioning modules. The modules in various embodiments include an input module that, when executed by the hardware-based processing unit, receives, from a vehicle-braking sensor, braking data indicting characteristics of a braking event at the vehicle. The system in some implementations includes an input unit receiving the braking data from the sensor and passing it to a braking-monitoring module. The braking-monitoring module, when executed by the hardware-based processing unit, determines, based on the braking data, whether the braking event is within an acceptable pre-established limit. The technology in various embodiments includes processes performed by the system and algorithms used therein.

    Temperature regulation of inductive charging devices in extreme vehicle environments
    80.
    发明授权
    Temperature regulation of inductive charging devices in extreme vehicle environments 有权
    极端车辆环境下感应充电装置的温度调节

    公开(公告)号:US09356466B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-31

    申请号:US14226917

    申请日:2014-03-27

    Abstract: A thermal conditioning system for an inductive charging system. An open enclosure charging unit includes at least one surface generating an electromagnetic field for inductively charging a portable device. A primary conduit coupled to the open enclosure charging unit. The primary conduit outputs conditioned air to the open enclosure charging unit. The conditioned air output by the primary conduit maintains a temperature of the portable device at a predetermined temperature range within the open enclosure charging unit.

    Abstract translation: 用于感应充电系统的热调节系统。 开放式封闭式充电单元包括至少一个产生用于感应地对便携式设备充电的电磁场的表面。 连接到开放式外壳充电单元的主导管。 主导管将调节空气输送到开放式外壳充电单元。 由主导管输出的调节空气将便携式设备的温度保持在开放式外壳充电单元内的预定温度范围。

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