公开(公告)号：US11085387B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-10

申请号：US16609656

申请日：2018-04-30

Applicant: CUMMINS INC. ,  AGILITY FUEL SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： Gregory A. Weber ,  Todd F. Sloan ,  Eric Coupal-Sikes ,  Morgan M. Andreae ,  Jean-Patrick V. Rich

IPC: F02D41/04 ,  B60K15/03 ,  F02M55/02

Abstract: 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).

公开(公告)号：US11208062B2

公开(公告)日：2021-12-28

申请号：US15966556

申请日：2018-04-30

Applicant: CUMMINS INC. ,  AGILITY FUEL SYSTEMS, LLC

Inventor： Gregory A. Weber ,  Eric Coupal-Sikes ,  Todd F. Sloan ,  Morgan M. Andreae ,  Jean-Patrick V. Rich

IPC: B60R16/023 ,  B60W30/182

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US20210125419A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-29

申请号：US17077677

申请日：2020-10-22

Applicant: Cummins Inc.

Inventor： Gregory A. Weber ,  Todd F. Sloan ,  Eric Coupal-Sikes ,  Jean-Patrick V. Rich ,  Morgan M. Andreae

IPC: G07C5/00 ,  G05B19/048 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G01C21/36 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  B60K35/00 ,  G05B19/042

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US20180315256A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-01

申请号：US15966645

申请日：2018-04-30

Applicant: CUMMINS INC. ,  AGILITY FUEL SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： Gregory A. Weber ,  Eric Coupal-Sikes ,  Todd F. Sloan ,  Morgan M. Andreae ,  Jean-Patrick V. Rich

IPC: G07C5/00 ,  G05B19/048 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G01C21/36

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US12043227B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-23

申请号：US17673656

申请日：2022-02-16

Applicant: CUMMINS INC.

Inventor： Sumit Tripathi ,  Kevin Labourdette ,  Patrick Kaufman ,  Vivek Anand Sujan ,  Gregory A. Weber

IPC: B60S5/02 ,  B60K15/03 ,  B67D7/04 ,  B67D7/42

CPC classification number: B60S5/02 ,  B60K15/03 ,  B67D7/04 ,  B67D7/42 ,  B60K2015/03131 ,  B60K2015/0321 ,  B60K2015/03236 ,  B60K2015/03243

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a multiple receptacle fuel filling and storage system in a vehicle and/or powertrain, and a method of using the same.

公开(公告)号：US20200056558A1

公开(公告)日：2020-02-20

申请号：US16609656

申请日：2018-04-30

Applicant: CUMMINS INC. ,  AGILITY FUEL SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： Gregory A. Weber ,  Todd F. Sloan ,  Eric Coupal-Sikes ,  Morgan M. Andreae ,  Jean-Patrick V. Rich

IPC: F02D41/04 ,  B60K15/03 ,  F02M55/02

Abstract: 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).

公开(公告)号：US20180312121A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-01

申请号：US15966556

申请日：2018-04-30

Applicant: CUMMINS INC. ,  AGILITY FUEL SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： Gregory A. Weber ,  Eric Coupal-Sikes ,  Todd F. Sloan ,  Morgan M. Andreae ,  Jean-Patrick V. Rich

IPC: B60R16/023 ,  B60W30/182

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US20230175548A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-08

申请号：US18104415

申请日：2023-02-01

Applicant: Cummins Inc.

Inventor： Gregory A. Weber ,  Mark G. Luehrmann ,  Parker Emory Harwood

IPC: F16C9/03 ,  F16C27/02

CPC classification number: F16C9/03 ,  F16C27/02 ,  F16C3/06

Abstract: A biasing member assembled with a bearing and a crankshaft wherein the bearing is configured to receive the crankshaft. The crankshaft is assembled with an internal combustion engine. The biasing member biases the bearing in an axial direction relative to the crankshaft to reduce an endplay of the crankshaft while the engine is operable in a normal operating condition. The biasing member provides a resilient biasing force for biasing the bearing into engagement with a cylinder block when the crankshaft is operational to thereby eliminate or reduce the crankshaft endplay and improve the sealing performance of a crankshaft axial seal.

公开(公告)号：US20220089108A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-24

申请号：US17544437

申请日：2021-12-07

Applicant: CUMMINS INC. ,  AGILITY FUEL SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： Gregory A. Weber ,  Eric Coupal-Sikes ,  Todd F. Sloan ,  Morgan M. Andreae ,  Jean-Patrick V. Rich

IPC: B60R16/023 ,  B60W30/182

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US10854021B2

公开(公告)日：2020-12-01

申请号：US15966645

申请日：2018-04-30

Applicant: CUMMINS INC. ,  AGILITY FUEL SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： Gregory A. Weber ,  Eric Coupal-Sikes ,  Todd F. Sloan ,  Morgan M. Andreae ,  Jean-Patrick V. Rich

IPC: G07C5/00 ,  G05B19/048 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G01C21/36 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  B60K35/00 ,  G05B19/042

Abstract: 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.