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公开(公告)号:US20250058834A1
公开(公告)日:2025-02-20
申请号:US18450704
申请日:2023-08-16
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor: Brian V. Castillo , Eugene J. Cascio, JR. , Joshua Lee Solomon
Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame that defines an opening, and a structural panel assembly coupled to the opening. The structural panel assembly includes a first material, a second material opposite the first material, and a third material positioned between the first material and the second material. The third material has an undulating shape that includes a peak and a valley, and the first material is coupled to the peak and the second material is coupled to the valley.
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公开(公告)号:US12194827B2
公开(公告)日:2025-01-14
申请号:US17859239
申请日:2022-07-07
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor: Joel S. Hooton , Brian V. Castillo , Joseph D. Kliewer , Alan G. Holmes
IPC: B60K1/04 , B60K11/04 , B60K17/28 , B60L1/00 , B60L53/20 , F16H57/021 , F16H57/04 , B60K1/00 , F16H57/02
Abstract: An integrated electrified propulsion system for a vehicle includes a single electric machine, a mechanical geartrain, a rechargeable energy storage device, an integrated cooling system, and a power electronics system. The single electric machine, the mechanical geartrain, the integrated cooling system, the rechargeable energy storage device, and the power electronics system are arranged in a single housing. The single electric machine is rotatably coupled to the mechanical geartrain to transfer mechanical power therebetween.
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公开(公告)号:US12054086B2
公开(公告)日:2024-08-06
申请号:US17863547
申请日:2022-07-13
Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
Inventor: Brian V. Castillo
IPC: B60P1/43
CPC classification number: B60P1/435
Abstract: A foldable ramp includes a first ramp element including a first end, a second end, and a first ramp surface extending between the first end and the second end, a second ramp element including a first end portion, a second end portion, and a second ramp surface extending between the first end portion and the second end portion, and a hinge connecting the second end of the first ramp element and the second end portion of the second ramp element. A first tension element has a first end section connected to the first end and a second end section. A second tension element has a first end segment pivotally connected to the first end portion and a second end segment connected to the second end section.
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公开(公告)号:US11383787B2
公开(公告)日:2022-07-12
申请号:US16142428
申请日:2018-09-26
Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
Inventor: Bradly LaBaere , Carlos E. Caro Suarez , Brian V. Castillo , Sandra N Thomson
Abstract: Presented are multi-axis pivoting coupler joints for motorized vehicles, methods for making/using such coupler joints, and electric scooters with multi-axis pivoting coupler joints enabling multimodal scooter operation. A pivoting coupler joint includes first and second bearing assemblies each with a respective housing, respective inner and outer races concentric with each other and located in their respective housing, and a respective set of rolling elements rollably interposed between their respective inner and outer races. The first inner race of the first bearing assembly receives therethrough and circumscribes an axle shaft of a vehicle wheel. The second inner race attaches to a wheeled rider deck of the vehicle. The first and second bearing housings are joined together and angularly offset from each other. For some applications, the first bearing assembly includes a pair of longitudinally spaced needle roller bearings, and the second bearing assembly includes a pair of longitudinally spaced tapered bearings.
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公开(公告)号:US11370346B2
公开(公告)日:2022-06-28
申请号:US16550741
申请日:2019-08-26
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor: Brian V. Castillo , Wade W. Bryant
Abstract: Apparatuses, methods and systems are provided for forming an autonomous vehicle of an upper body unit configured to consume space in an upward direction to minimize a horizontal footprint and enable a stacking of vehicle components on top of each other in the upward direction; a lower chassis unit configured to oppose the upper body unit and include a structure for supporting the modular unit with prismatic cross members to configure to a range of module unit widths, the lower chassis unit including: a set of structural rails on either side of the lower chassis unit configured in a rigid frame unit with longitudinal members wherein the structural rails can be attached to another corresponding set of structural rails; a plurality of compartment units including: front-compartment, rear-compartment, and mid-compartment units configured to be attached on either side of the lower chassis unit for the forming of the autonomous vehicle.
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公开(公告)号:US11299205B2
公开(公告)日:2022-04-12
申请号:US16788860
申请日:2020-02-12
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor: Robert N. Saje , Brian V. Castillo , Giles D. Bryer , Warren J. Parsons , Michael T. Chaney , Eric A. Mathieson , James A. Rochon
Abstract: A body structure for an automotive vehicle includes an enclosure for a power source, an upper shear structure assembly and a lower shear structure assembly. The enclosure includes a front cross-member, a rear cross-member, a left rocker and a right rocker. The upper and lower shear structure assemblies are disposed across the top and bottom of the enclosure, respectively, and are fastened to respective top and bottom surfaces of the cross-members and rockers. The upper and lower shear structure assemblies may include respective front and rear generally trapezoidal sections configured for attachment to respective front and rear box structures. Each of the shear structure assemblies is effective to dissipate in-plane a portion of an external load imposed upon the enclosure.
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公开(公告)号:US20180148103A1
公开(公告)日:2018-05-31
申请号:US15362142
申请日:2016-11-28
Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
Inventor: Brian V. Castillo , Giles D. Bryer , John Gibson
CPC classification number: B62D24/02 , B60Y2400/48 , B62D23/005
Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame assembly, a body, and a first strip isolator disposed between the body and the frame.
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公开(公告)号:US20140191531A1
公开(公告)日:2014-07-10
申请号:US13736190
申请日:2013-01-08
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor: Brian V. Castillo
IPC: B60P7/02
CPC classification number: B60P7/02
Abstract: A compartment with a plurality of side-walls and a floor, which together at least partially define a cargo area. The plurality of side-walls include a first side-wall and a second side-wall, wherein the first side-wall is arranged substantially parallel to the second side-wall. The compartment also includes a multi-section panel configured to cover the cargo area. The panel has a first section with a first piece hinged to the first side-wall and a second piece hinged to the first piece, and a second section with a third piece hinged to the second side-wall and a fourth piece hinged to the third piece. When the first, second, third, and fourth pieces are extended relative to the first and second side walls and arranged substantially parallel to the floor, the cargo area is substantially covered by the panel. A vehicle employing such a compartment is also provided.
Abstract translation: 具有多个侧壁和底板的隔间,其一起至少部分地限定货物区域。 多个侧壁包括第一侧壁和第二侧壁,其中第一侧壁基本上平行于第二侧壁布置。 隔间还包括配置成覆盖货物区域的多部分面板。 面板具有第一部分,第一部分铰接到第一侧壁上,第二部分铰接到第一部分,第二部分具有铰接到第二侧壁的第三部分,第四部分铰接到第三部分 片。 当第一,第二,第三和第四件相对于第一和第二侧壁延伸并且基本上平行于地板布置时,货物区域基本上被面板覆盖。 还提供了使用这种隔间的车辆。
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公开(公告)号:US20240326926A1
公开(公告)日:2024-10-03
申请号:US18194687
申请日:2023-04-03
Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
Inventor: Brian V. Castillo
CPC classification number: B62D25/2072 , B32B5/18 , B32B15/046 , B32B2250/02 , B32B2305/022 , B32B2307/304 , B32B2307/558 , B32B2605/00
Abstract: A skid plate for a vehicle includes a first layer, including a first material and a second layer, including a second material, which may be different from the first material. The second layer may be attached or bonded to the first layer and may convert a concentrated load into a distributed load. The second layer may provide thermal insulation for at least one underbody component of the vehicle. For example, the first layer may be metallic, while the second layer may be a rigid foam. The rigid foam may include an expanding adhesive foam. An adhesive may be disposed between the first layer and the second layer, to attach or bond the first layer to the second layer. The second layer may be adjacent to at least one underbody component of the vehicle. The concentrated load may correspond with a contact to the first layer of the skid plate.
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公开(公告)号:US20230367310A1
公开(公告)日:2023-11-16
申请号:US17742575
申请日:2022-05-12
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor: Brian V. Castillo
CPC classification number: G05D1/0038 , G05D1/005 , G05D1/0022 , B60R1/25 , B60R11/04 , G06T3/4038 , H04W4/40 , G05D2201/0213 , B60R2300/105 , B60R2300/303 , B60R2300/406
Abstract: A telepresence system for a motor vehicle includes a first telecommunication device arranged on the vehicle for receiving audio and video data from a remote source via a second telecommunication device. The system also includes an audio speaker arranged on the vehicle exterior for reproducing the received audio data and a visual display device facing the vehicle exterior for displaying the video data toward an environment surrounding the vehicle. The system additionally includes a microphone for capturing sound proximate the vehicle and communicating the captured sound to the first telecommunication device. The system further includes a camera for generating an image of the surrounding environment and communicating the generated image to the first telecommunication device. The first telecommunication device is additionally configured to communicate the captured sound and the generated image to the second telecommunication device to thereby establish real-time communication between the surrounding environment and the remote source.
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