公开(公告)号：US11471925B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-18

申请号：US15097320

申请日：2016-04-13

申请人： Venugopal Garimella ,  Darren Womack ,  Erryn Ashmore ,  Tom Sanor ,  Edward Schleichert ,  Tarlok Singh Kainth ,  Tracy Arnold Grant Taylor ,  James Arminski ,  Kevin VanDenBrouck

发明人： Venugopal Garimella ,  Darren Womack ,  Erryn Ashmore ,  Tom Sanor ,  Edward Schleichert ,  Tarlok Singh Kainth ,  Tracy Arnold Grant Taylor ,  James Arminski ,  Kevin VanDenBrouck

IPC分类号： F27B3/04 ,  B21D22/02 ,  C22F1/04 ,  F27B9/02 ,  C21D9/00 ,  F27B9/30 ,  F27B9/24 ,  F27D3/00 ,  F27D5/00 ,  F27D13/00 ,  F27D15/00 ,  F27B1/02

摘要： A multi-opening oven assembly for simultaneously heating a plurality of blanks, for example aluminum blanks, before forming the heated blanks in a production line is provided. The oven assembly includes vertically aligned shelves to present a plurality of chambers for heating the blanks. A table including an entry side platform and an exit side platform moves vertically along the oven assembly. A rail system extends along the platforms and the shelves to convey the blanks in and out of the chambers. Once one set of heated blanks is removed from a first chamber, the table moves vertically to a second chamber and is ready to receive the next set of heated blanks. A continuous supply of heated blanks is provided for high throughput. The oven assembly is preferably disposed in a press adjacent a forming station of an existing production line and thus, no additional floor space is required.

公开(公告)号：US09834070B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-05

申请号：US14416824

申请日：2013-07-23

申请人： MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC. ,  Venugopal Garimella ,  Mari Chellman ,  John Johnson ,  Alexander Zak

发明人： Venugopal Garimella ,  Mari Chellman ,  John Johnson ,  Alexander Zak

IPC分类号： B60J5/04 ,  B23P19/04

CPC分类号： B60J5/0463 ,  B23P19/04 ,  B60J5/0402 ,  B60J5/0419 ,  B60J5/0443 ,  B60J5/047 ,  B60J5/048 ,  B60J5/0483 ,  B60J5/0484 ,  Y10T29/49622

摘要： A door assembly for a vehicle is provided. The door assembly includes an inner panel and an outer panel which are joined together to define a central space therebetween. The central space has a front which faces towards the front of a vehicle and a back which faces towards a back of the vehicle. Both the inner and outer panels are made of aluminum, and at least one reinforcement beam made of steel is disposed in the central space between the aluminum inner and outer panels to provide the door assembly with increased impact resistance.

公开(公告)号：US20220336900A1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-20

申请号：US17640893

申请日：2020-09-04

申请人： Miguel MERINO ,  Venugopal GARIMELLA ,  Cangji SHI ,  Scott Douglas SHIELDS ,  John Anthony INGRAM ,  Ranjit PACHHA ,  Axel LACHENMAIER

发明人： Miguel MERINO ,  Venugopal GARIMELLA ,  Cangji SHI ,  Scott Douglas SHIELDS ,  John Anthony INGRAM ,  Ranjit PACHHA ,  Axel LACHENMAIER

IPC分类号： H01M50/209 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/625 ,  H01M10/6557 ,  H01M50/229 ,  H01M50/224 ,  H01M50/249

摘要： A lightweight battery housing for an automobile and method of assembling same. The lightweight battery housing comprises an upper cover, a tub, and a protection frame whereon the upper cover and lower tub sit. The upper cover and tub may comprise at least one of a steel material, an aluminum material, and/or a fiber-reinforced composite. The protection frame comprises at least one of steel material and aluminum material. The tub includes pockets for holding battery modules and seals against the cover to provide a leak-resistant battery holder. Fasteners connect the tub, cover, and protection frame and a seal is placed between the tub and the cover. The cover and other components of the battery housing may be integrated directly into a body-in-white of the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US10293771B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-21

申请号：US15319878

申请日：2015-07-08

申请人： Edward K. Steinebach ,  Mark Justin Jones ,  Jeffrey Jay Mellis ,  Jeremiah John Brady ,  Richard Lee Winfree ,  Warren Edward Young ,  Erryn Leigh Ashmore ,  Darren Andrew Womack ,  Venugopal Garimella ,  Paul James Marston

发明人： Edward K. Steinebach ,  Mark Justin Jones ,  Jeffrey Jay Mellis ,  Jeremiah John Brady ,  Richard Lee Winfree ,  Warren Edward Young ,  Erryn Leigh Ashmore ,  Darren Andrew Womack ,  Venugopal Garimella ,  Paul James Marston

IPC分类号： B60R19/34 ,  B60R19/03 ,  B60R19/18 ,  B60R19/24

摘要： A vehicle bumper assembly includes a bumper beam and a crash box. At least one of the bumper beam or the crash box is cast from metal, such as aluminum or magnesium, to reduce weight, reduce manufacturing process steps, and improve performance characteristics of the bumper assembly. In an embodiment, both of the bumper beam and the crash box are cast from metal to establish an integral connection therebetween. One of the bumper beam or the crash box can be open along a top and bottom portion of the bumper assembly and include at least one reinforcing rib cast integral therewith. In an embodiment, both of the bumper beam and the crash box can be open along a top and bottom portion of the bumper assembly and each include at least one reinforcing rib cast integral therewith.

公开(公告)号：US20240202906A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-20

申请号：US18287041

申请日：2022-04-14

申请人： Stuart Alexander CREWDSON ,  Darren Andrew WOMACK ,  Jose Ruben ARROYO GUTIERREZ ,  Cangji SHI ,  Arun Prasath PANDIYAN ,  Venugopal GARIMELLA ,  MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.

发明人： Stuart Alexander CREWDSON ,  Darren Andrew WOMACK ,  Jose Ruben ARROYO GUTIERREZ ,  Cangji SHI ,  Arun Prasath PANDIYAN ,  Venugopal GARIMELLA

IPC分类号： G06T7/00 ,  G06T19/00 ,  G06V30/19

CPC分类号： G06T7/0008 ,  G06T7/001 ,  G06T19/006 ,  G06V30/19 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/30108

摘要： An automated inspection system comprises a camera configured to capture an image of a subject item, and a processor in communication with the camera and programmed to recognize the subject item in the image. The processor is configured to determine, from the image, the presence, location, or other properties of a feature of the subject item. The processor may present an augmented reality display as an overlay onto a live image of the subject item. The system may include a portable computing device including the camera and a display screen presenting the augmented reality display with one or more overlays onto a live image of the subject item. The overlays may include icons indicating a feature being recognized as being present and non-defective, or an error icon indicating a missing or defective feature. The portable computing device may include an internal illuminator and/or an external illuminator.

公开(公告)号：US20170136970A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-18

申请号：US15319878

申请日：2015-07-08

申请人： Edward K. Steinebach ,  Mark Justin Jones ,  Jeffrey Jay Mellis ,  Jeremiah John Brady ,  Richard Lee Winfree ,  Warren Edward Young ,  Erryn Leigh Ashmore ,  Darren Andrew Womack ,  Venugopal Garimella ,  Paul James Marston

发明人： Edward K. Steinebach ,  Mark Justin Jones ,  Jeffrey Jay Mellis ,  Jeremiah John Brady ,  Richard Lee Winfree ,  Warren Edward Young ,  Erryn Leigh Ashmore ,  Darren Andrew Womack ,  Venugopal Garimella ,  Paul James Marston

IPC分类号： B60R19/34 ,  B60R19/18

CPC分类号： B60R19/34 ,  B60R19/18 ,  B60R2019/1813 ,  B60R2019/182 ,  B60R2019/247

摘要： A vehicle bumper assembly includes a bumper beam and a crash box. At least one of the bumper beam or the crash box is cast from metal, such as aluminum or magnesium, to reduce weight, reduce manufacturing process steps, and improve performance characteristics of the bumper assembly. In an embodiment, both of the bumper beam and the crash box are cast from metal to establish an integral connection therebetween. One of the bumper beam or the crash box can be open along a top and bottom portion of the bumper assembly and include at least one reinforcing rib cast integral therewith. In an embodiment, both of the bumper beam and the crash box can be open along a top and bottom portion of the bumper assembly and each include at least one reinforcing rib cast integral therewith.

公开(公告)号：US20240262422A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-08

申请号：US18562873

申请日：2022-05-25

申请人： Venugopal GARIMELLA ,  Charles KANEB ,  Ketan CHOUDHARI ,  MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.

发明人： Venugopal GARIMELLA ,  Charles KANEB ,  Ketan CHOUDHARI

IPC分类号： B62D21/02 ,  B60K1/04 ,  B60K7/00 ,  B60R19/02 ,  B62D21/11 ,  B62D63/02

CPC分类号： B62D21/02 ,  B60K1/04 ,  B60K7/0007 ,  B60R19/023 ,  B62D21/11 ,  B60K2001/0438 ,  B62D63/025

摘要： A skateboard chassis assembly for an electric vehicle includes a frame extending from a front end to a rear end and including a central portion defining a central pocket. A front bumper is connected to the front end and a rear bumper is connected to the rear end. A battery housing is at least partially located in the central pocket. The central portion of the frame includes a pair of central longitudinal members extending in spaced relationship with one another and at least one central cross member extending transversely between the pair of central longitudinal members to establish a structural load path for the electric vehicle, and enable the elimination of redundant features from a corresponding body-in-white structure.

公开(公告)号：US20240336149A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-10

申请号：US18293827

申请日：2022-08-03

申请人： Miguel MERINO ,  Venugopal GARIMELLA ,  MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.

发明人： Miguel MERINO ,  Venugopal GARIMELLA

IPC分类号： B60L50/64 ,  B60K1/04 ,  B62D25/20 ,  B62D27/06

CPC分类号： B60L50/64 ,  B60K1/04 ,  B62D25/2036 ,  B62D27/065 ,  B60K2001/0438

摘要： A body-in-white (BIW) of an electric vehicle includes an integrated battery frame having an integrated cover and a lower tray that may be joined together for holding a battery pack for powering the EV. The integrated battery frame extends between and connects to each of two opposite rocker panels of the BIW and provides a floor of the vehicle for mounting cabin components/assemblies such as passenger seats. The integrated battery frame also functions to enclose a battery compartment for protecting batteries from water intrusion and crash events. The integrated battery frame and BIW of the present disclosure provides an efficient EV architecture that eliminates redundant structures and components, improves load paths, and increases space for batteries.

公开(公告)号：US20170008060A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-12

申请号：US15097320

申请日：2016-04-13

申请人： VENUGOPAL GARIMELLA ,  DARREN WOMACK ,  ERRYN ASHMORE ,  TOM SANOR ,  EDWARD SCHLEICHERT ,  TARLOK SINGH KAINTH ,  TRACY ARNOLD GRANT TAYLOR ,  JAMES ARMINSKI ,  KEVIN VanDenBROUCK

发明人： VENUGOPAL GARIMELLA ,  DARREN WOMACK ,  ERRYN ASHMORE ,  TOM SANOR ,  EDWARD SCHLEICHERT ,  TARLOK SINGH KAINTH ,  TRACY ARNOLD GRANT TAYLOR ,  JAMES ARMINSKI ,  KEVIN VanDenBROUCK

IPC分类号： B21D22/02 ,  F27B9/24 ,  F27D13/00 ,  F27D15/00 ,  F27D3/00 ,  F27D5/00

CPC分类号： B21D22/022 ,  C21D9/0018 ,  C21D9/0068 ,  C22F1/04 ,  F27B9/024 ,  F27B9/24 ,  F27B9/30 ,  F27D3/0024 ,  F27D5/00 ,  F27D13/00 ,  F27D15/00

摘要： A multi-opening oven assembly for simultaneously heating a plurality of blanks, for example aluminum blanks, before forming the heated blanks in a production line is provided. The oven assembly includes vertically aligned shelves to present a plurality of chambers for heating the blanks. A table including an entry side platform and an exit side platform moves vertically along the oven assembly. A rail system extends along the platforms and the shelves to convey the blanks in and out of the chambers. Once one set of heated blanks is removed from a first chamber, the table moves vertically to a second chamber and is ready to receive the next set of heated blanks. A continuous supply of heated blanks is provided for high throughput. The oven assembly is preferably disposed in a press adjacent a forming station of an existing production line and thus, no additional floor space is required.

摘要翻译： 提供了在生产线中形成加热的坯料之前同时加热多个坯料（例如铝坯料）的多开式烤箱组件。 烤箱组件包括垂直对齐的搁架，以呈现用于加热坯料的多个室。 包括入口侧平台和出口侧平台的桌子沿烤箱组件垂直移动。 轨道系统沿平台和货架延伸，以将坯料输送进出室。 一旦一组加热的坯料从第一个室中取出，工作台垂直移动到第二个室，并准备好接收下一组加热的坯料。 提供连续供应加热毛坯以获得高产量。 烘箱组件优选地设置在邻近现有生产线的成形站的压机中，因此不需要额外的地板空间。

公开(公告)号：US06741250B1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-25

申请号：US09982614

申请日：2001-10-17

申请人： John L. W. Furlan ,  Edward C. Driscoll, Jr. ,  Robert G. Hoffman ,  Derek Fluker ,  Karen L. Bechtel ,  Katerina L. Shiffer ,  Venugopal Garimella ,  Daniel B. Curtis

发明人： John L. W. Furlan ,  Edward C. Driscoll, Jr. ,  Robert G. Hoffman ,  Derek Fluker ,  Karen L. Bechtel ,  Katerina L. Shiffer ,  Venugopal Garimella ,  Daniel B. Curtis

IPC分类号： G06T1500

CPC分类号： G06T19/003 ,  G06T15/205 ,  H04N5/772

摘要： Methods and apparatus for defining a view path through at least one wide-angle video stream and for creation of a resultant unwarped video stream responsive to the view path. Aspects of the invention allow an operator to monitor the wide-angle video stream(s) and select which portion of the wide-angle frame to unwarp in real-time. Further, the operator can stop the playback of the wide-angle video stream and dwell within a particular wide-angle frame to create special effects such as camera tilt, pan and zoom operations in a stop action situation.

摘要翻译： 用于通过至少一个广角视频流定义视图路径并且用于响应于视图路径创建结果的未视频视频流的方法和装置。 本发明的方面允许操作者监视广角视频流并且选择广角帧的哪个部分实时地进行擦除。 此外，操作者可以停止广角视频流的播放并且驻留在特定的广角帧内，以在停止动作情况下产生诸如照相机倾斜，平移和缩放操作之类的特殊效果。