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公开(公告)号:US20180315256A1
公开(公告)日:2018-11-01
申请号:US15966645
申请日:2018-04-30
发明人: Gregory A. Weber , Eric Coupal-Sikes , Todd F. Sloan , Morgan M. Andreae , Jean-Patrick V. Rich
IPC分类号: G07C5/00 , G05B19/048 , B60Q9/00 , G01C21/34 , G01C21/36
摘要: A fuel system controller obtains fuel burn data from an engine control module (ECM). The fuel system controller also obtains location data from a telematics control module, such as GPS location data identifying the location of a vehicle. The fuel system controller determines the vehicle's base location based on the location data, and determines how far the vehicle can travel based on the fuel burn data. The fuel system controller determines how many fueling stations are with a threshold distance of the determined distance to empty. The fuel system controller can use that data to identify which, and how many, fueling stations are within a threshold distance of the determined distance to empty. The fuel system controller can provide a fueling warning indication based on the number of fueling stations that are within the determined distance to empty.
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公开(公告)号:US20170129330A1
公开(公告)日:2017-05-11
申请号:US15230311
申请日:2016-08-05
发明人: Todd Sloan , Chris Forsberg , Jason Laycock , David Cate , Yoshio Coy , Amir Mahani
IPC分类号: B60K15/067 , A47B81/00 , A47B87/02 , A47B47/02
CPC分类号: B60K15/067 , A47B47/028 , A47B81/007 , A47B87/0207 , B60K2015/0636 , B60K2015/0638 , B60K2015/0639 , B60P7/12 , F17C1/00 , F17C13/08
摘要: Methods and systems for modular fuel storage and transportation are provided. In an embodiment, a fuel storage system includes one or more fuel containers each supported by a fuel container support assembly. The fuel storage system may be mounted to a transportation device such as a vehicle or used in a stand-alone fashion. Each support assembly may include a plurality of detachable end support members such as end support members configured to support the end portions of the fuel container and side support members configured to support the body portion of the fuel container. Some of the end support members may include neck grooves such that when the end support members are coupled, the neck grooves form an enclosure around the neck portion of the fuel container. In an embodiment, the support assembly is configured to facilitate release of excess pressure in the fuel container.
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公开(公告)号:US20170072791A1
公开(公告)日:2017-03-16
申请号:US15249226
申请日:2016-08-26
发明人: Todd Sloan , Chris Forsberg
IPC分类号: B60K15/07
CPC分类号: B60K15/07 , B60K15/067 , B60K2015/0636 , B60Y2200/14 , Y10T29/49828 , Y10T29/49948
摘要: The invention provides systems and methods for mounting a fuel system to a vehicle. In some embodiments, the invention provides systems and methods for mounting a fuel system comprising a fuel tank to a vehicle chassis using a bracket, which may be a multi-part bracket, and may be referred to as a “drop and go” bracket.
摘要翻译: 本发明提供了将燃料系统安装到车辆上的系统和方法。 在一些实施例中,本发明提供用于使用支架(其可以是多部分支架)将包括燃料箱的燃料系统安装到车辆底盘的系统和方法,并且可以被称为“下落”托架。
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公开(公告)号:US09457652B2
公开(公告)日:2016-10-04
申请号:US14795821
申请日:2015-07-09
发明人: Todd Sloan , Chris Forsberg
IPC分类号: B60K15/07 , B60K15/067 , B60K15/063
CPC分类号: B60K15/07 , B60K15/067 , B60K2015/0636 , B60Y2200/14 , Y10T29/49828 , Y10T29/49948
摘要: The invention provides systems and methods for mounting a fuel system to a vehicle. In some embodiments, the invention provides systems and methods for mounting a fuel system comprising a fuel tank to a vehicle chassis using a bracket, which may be a multi-part bracket, and may be referred to as a “drop and go” bracket.
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公开(公告)号:US09388942B2
公开(公告)日:2016-07-12
申请号:US14170383
申请日:2014-01-31
发明人: Todd Sloan , Chris Forsberg , Jason Laycock , David Cate , Yoshio Coy , Amir Mahani
CPC分类号: F17C13/083 , B60P7/12 , F17C1/00 , F17C13/084 , F17C2201/0104 , F17C2201/0109 , F17C2201/035 , F17C2201/054 , F17C2201/056 , F17C2205/0107 , F17C2205/013 , F17C2221/012 , F17C2221/033 , F17C2223/0123 , F17C2223/0161 , F17C2223/033 , F17C2223/035 , F17C2223/036 , F17C2270/0134 , F17C2270/0168 , Y02E60/321 , Y10T29/49826
摘要: Methods and systems for modular fuel storage and transportation are provided. In an embodiment, a fuel storage system includes one or more fuel containers each supported by a fuel container support assembly. The fuel storage system may be mounted to a transportation device such as a vehicle or used in a stand-alone fashion. Each support assembly may include a plurality of detachable end support members such as end support members configured to support the end portions of the fuel container and side support members configured to support the body portion of the fuel container. Some of the end support members may include neck grooves such that when the end support members are coupled, the neck grooves form an enclosure around the neck portion of the fuel container. In an embodiment, the support assembly is configured to facilitate release of excess pressure in the fuel container.
摘要翻译: 提供了模块化燃料储存和运输的方法和系统。 在一个实施例中,燃料储存系统包括一个或多个燃料容器,每个燃料容器由燃料容器支撑组件支撑。 燃料存储系统可以安装到诸如车辆的运输装置或以独立的方式使用。 每个支撑组件可以包括多个可拆卸的端部支撑构件,诸如构造成支撑燃料容器的端部的端部支撑构件和构造成支撑燃料容器的主体部分的侧面支撑构件。 一些端部支撑构件可以包括颈部凹槽,使得当端部支撑构件联接时,颈部凹槽形成围绕燃料容器的颈部的外壳。 在一个实施例中,支撑组件构造成便于释放燃料容器中的过压。
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公开(公告)号:US20160185214A1
公开(公告)日:2016-06-30
申请号:US14935338
申请日:2015-11-06
发明人: Todd Sloan , Chris Forsberg , Mark Warner , Hernan Henriquez
IPC分类号: B60K15/07
CPC分类号: B60K15/07 , B60K15/067 , B60K2015/0636 , B60Y2200/14 , B60Y2200/142 , B60Y2200/24 , F17C1/04 , F17C1/06 , Y10T29/49826
摘要: A system for enabling securing devices configured to hold fuels, such as gas cylinders, to frames is provided. The system includes an isolator fastened to the device configured to hold fuel and a strap that is attached to the frame. The isolator includes barriers on either side that prevent longitudinal slipping of the strap and ridges disposed between the barriers, which create cushioning between the strap and the device configured to hold fuel.
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公开(公告)号:US20140175782A1
公开(公告)日:2014-06-26
申请号:US14057410
申请日:2013-10-18
发明人: Todd Sloan , Chris Forsberg
IPC分类号: B60K15/07
摘要: The invention provides systems and methods for mounting a fuel system to a vehicle. In some embodiments, the invention provides systems and methods for mounting a fuel system comprising a fuel tank to a vehicle chassis using a bracket, which may be a multi-part bracket, and may be referred to as a “drop and go” bracket.
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公开(公告)号:US20200056558A1
公开(公告)日:2020-02-20
申请号:US16609656
申请日:2018-04-30
发明人: Gregory A. Weber , Todd F. Sloan , Eric Coupal-Sikes , Morgan M. Andreae , Jean-Patrick V. Rich
摘要: Methods and systems, using a controller (20), for performing de-rate operation of an engine (12) is disclosed. Controller (20) includes a de-rate condition detection unit (204), an operational parameter adjustment unit (206), and a de-rate condition monitoring unit (208). De-rate condition detection unit (204) detects a low fuel condition based on a current delivery pressure level of the engine (12) detected at least one of: in a fuel tank (24) and along an inlet fuel rail (38) connecting the fuel tank (24) to the engine (12). Operational parameter adjustment unit (206) performs the de-rate operation on the engine (12) by adjusting one or more operational parameters related to an engine (12) load based on the detected low fuel condition. De-rate condition monitoring unit (208) monitors the detected low fuel condition for a predetermined time period in response to the operational parameter adjustment performed by operational parameter adjustment unit (206).
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公开(公告)号:US20180312121A1
公开(公告)日:2018-11-01
申请号:US15966556
申请日:2018-04-30
发明人: Gregory A. Weber , Eric Coupal-Sikes , Todd F. Sloan , Morgan M. Andreae , Jean-Patrick V. Rich
IPC分类号: B60R16/023 , B60W30/182
摘要: Methods for extending a range of a vehicle are disclosed and include receiving a first data, the first data being indicative of a distance of the vehicle from a target destination, receiving a second data, the second data being indicative of a level of potential energy of an energy source for a power plant of the vehicle, receiving an operating parameter indicative of estimated future energy usage of the power plant, estimating, by a processor, an expected range of the vehicle based on the second data and the estimated future energy usage of the power plant, and adjusting a performance parameter of the power plant to extend an actual range of the vehicle when the estimated expected range is less than the distance of the vehicle from the target destination are disclosed. Systems for extending the range of the vehicle are also disclosed.
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公开(公告)号:US20170130901A1
公开(公告)日:2017-05-11
申请号:US15345454
申请日:2016-11-07
CPC分类号: F17C5/06 , F17C13/026 , F17C2203/0604 , F17C2203/0636 , F17C2203/0646 , F17C2203/0648 , F17C2203/066 , F17C2203/0663 , F17C2205/037 , F17C2221/012 , F17C2221/013 , F17C2221/014 , F17C2221/017 , F17C2221/03 , F17C2221/033 , F17C2221/035 , F17C2223/0123 , F17C2223/036 , F17C2225/0123 , F17C2225/036 , F17C2227/0157 , F17C2227/0185 , F17C2227/0337 , F17C2227/0339 , F17C2227/0344 , F17C2227/043 , F17C2250/032 , F17C2250/043 , F17C2250/0439 , F17C2250/0443 , F17C2250/0636 , F17C2260/023 , F17C2260/025 , F17C2265/065 , F17C2270/0171 , F17C2270/0176 , F17C2270/0178 , F17C2270/0581
摘要: A fuel refilling system may comprise a fueling station, a fuel tank, and a recirculation module in selective fluid communication with one another. The fuel refilling system may comprise a control module configured to generate one or more signals for controlling flow rates of the fuel into and out of the fuel tank, so as to remove and direct a first portion of heated fuel from the fuel tank to the recirculation module, and replace the first portion of heated fuel that is removed from the fuel tank with incoming cooler fuel received from the fueling station and/or the recirculation module. Convective mixing of the cooled fuel with the remaining heated fuel in the fuel tank may cause a temperature of the fuel mixture in the fuel tank to reduce. Accordingly, a filling capacity of the fuel tank may be increased as a result of the temperature reduction in the fuel mixture in the fuel tank.
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