公开(公告)号：US20220242276A1

公开(公告)日：2022-08-04

申请号：US17725375

申请日：2022-04-20

Applicant: TUSIMPLE, INC.

Inventor： Jade E. DAY ,  Jeffrey RENN

IPC: B60L58/25 ,  B60L58/20

Abstract: Power distribution system architectures are described that can safely and effectively support the power needs of automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) systems and state-of-the-art autonomous systems and devices. In some implementations, a power distribution system may include: vehicle power sources that produce an output voltage to operate one or more devices in the vehicle, and power bridge devices that electrically couple an vehicle power source to the multiple banks of battery bridge devices and to power distribution units (PDUs). Various electrical loads in the vehicle can be electrically coupled to the battery bridge devices and to the PDUs.

公开(公告)号：US20210129743A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-06

申请号：US17144436

申请日：2021-01-08

Applicant: TUSIMPLE, INC.

Inventor： Yu-Ju HSU ,  Xiaoling HAN ,  Jay DAY ,  Jeffrey RENN ,  Bret VANATTA

IPC: B60Q1/26 ,  B60Q1/08 ,  H05B45/10 ,  H05B47/18 ,  B60Q1/34 ,  B60Q1/22

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for controlling an exterior and dashboard lights of an autonomous vehicle are described. One example of a method for controlling one or more exterior lights includes receiving, from an autonomous driving system (ADS) of the vehicle, an input to control one or more exterior lights that are part of a lighting system of the vehicle, and transmitting, based on the input, a message to a controller area network (CAN) bus of the lighting system, the message being further based on a driver command upon a determination that a driver-initiated message is received. In an example, the lighting system of the vehicle further comprises a plurality of dashboard lights.

公开(公告)号：US20240399959A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-05

申请号：US18800658

申请日：2024-08-12

Applicant: TUSIMPLE, INC.

Inventor： Juexiao NING ,  Todd SKINNER ,  Jeffrey RENN

IPC: B60R1/12 ,  B60R11/00 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G01S17/931

Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems, and methods for a LiDAR mirror assembly mounted on a vehicle, such as an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle. For example, a LiDAR mirror assembly may include a base plate mounted on a hood of a vehicle, where the base plate is coupled to one end of a support arm. The opposite end of the support arm is attached to a housing. The housing includes a top housing enclosure coupled to a bottom housing platform, where a sensor and a mirror is coupled to the housing, and where the sensor is at least partially exposed through an opening in the top housing enclosure. The opening for the sensor is situated near an end of the housing furthest away from the base plate.

公开(公告)号：US20210009007A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-14

申请号：US16917549

申请日：2020-06-30

Applicant: TUSIMPLE, INC.

Inventor： Jay DAY ,  Jeffrey RENN

IPC: B60L58/25 ,  B60L58/20

Abstract: Power distribution system architectures are described that can safely and effectively support the power needs of automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) systems and state-of-the-art autonomous systems and devices. In some implementations, a power distribution system may include: vehicle power sources that produce an output voltage to operate one or more devices in the vehicle, and power bridge devices that electrically couple a vehicle power source to the multiple banks of battery bridge devices and to power distribution units (PDUs). Various electrical loads in the vehicle can be electrically coupled to the battery bridge devices and to the PDUs.

公开(公告)号：US20230242037A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-03

申请号：US18297821

申请日：2023-04-10

Applicant: TUSIMPLE, INC.

Inventor： Juexiao NING ,  Todd SKINNER ,  Jeffrey RENN

IPC: B60R1/12 ,  G01S17/931 ,  B60R11/00 ,  G01S7/481

CPC classification number: B60R1/12 ,  G01S17/931 ,  B60R11/00 ,  G01S7/4813 ,  B60R2001/1223 ,  B60R2011/004 ,  B60R2011/008

Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems, and methods for a LiDAR mirror assembly mounted on a vehicle, such as an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle. For example, a LiDAR mirror assembly may include a base plate mounted on a hood of a vehicle, where the base plate is coupled to one end of a support arm. The opposite end of the support arm is attached to a housing. The housing includes a top housing enclosure coupled to a bottom housing platform, where a sensor and a mirror is coupled to the housing, and where the sensor is at least partially exposed through an opening in the top housing enclosure. The opening for the sensor is situated near an end of the housing furthest away from the base plate.

公开(公告)号：US20230226967A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-20

申请号：US18188550

申请日：2023-03-23

Applicant: TuSimple, Inc.

Inventor： Yu-Ju HSU ,  Xiaoling HAN ,  Jay DAY ,  Jeffrey RENN ,  Bret VANATTA

IPC: B60W50/14 ,  B60Q1/50 ,  B60R16/023

CPC classification number: B60W50/14 ,  B60Q1/507 ,  B60R16/0231 ,  B60Q1/1415

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for controlling an exterior and dashboard lights of an autonomous vehicle are described. One example of a method for controlling one or more exterior lights includes receiving, from an autonomous driving system (ADS) of the vehicle, an input to control one or more exterior lights that are part of a lighting system of the vehicle, and transmitting, based on the input, a message to a controller area network (CAN) bus of the lighting system, the message being further based on a driver command upon a determination that a driver-initiated message is received. In an example, the lighting system of the vehicle further comprises a plurality of dashboard lights.

公开(公告)号：US20210024092A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-28

申请号：US16938279

申请日：2020-07-24

Applicant: TUSIMPLE, INC.

Inventor： Xiaoling HAN ,  Kaixin ZHENG ,  Jay DAY ,  Jeffrey RENN ,  Todd SKINNER ,  Charles A. PRICE ,  Zehua HUANG

IPC: B60W60/00 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W10/18 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W10/26 ,  B60W40/105

Abstract: Described are devices, systems and methods for managing power generation, storage and/or distribution in autonomous vehicles. In some aspects, a system for power management in an autonomous vehicle having a main power source and one or more alternators includes a vehicle control unit, a secondary power source, and a power management unit. In some embodiments, the power management unit is configured on an autonomous vehicle having a single alternator-charging system for battery charging and battery power control with different battery packs. In some embodiments, the power management unit is configured on an autonomous vehicle having multiple alternator-charging systems for battery charging and battery power control for different battery packs.