134 patents
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Utility
Automated Virtual Launch Torque Generation
29 Dec 22
Automated launch torque is provided.
James Nelson, Vedran Curgus, Andy Syltebo, Amine Nhila
Filed: 24 Jun 21
Utility
Monitoring System, Method and Vehicle Comprising Such a System, for Detecting Clogging Through Fouling of an Air Filter of an Internal Combustion Engine
22 Dec 22
A monitoring system and method for detecting clogging through fouling of an air filter (3) of an internal combustion engine (5) comprising a differential pressure sensor means (7) for determining a differential pressure between an ambient environment and a position directly downstream of the air inlet filter.
Thijs Adriaan Cornelis VAN KEULEN, Ignace Theodorus Maria VAN DEN HEUVEL
Filed: 6 Nov 20
Utility
Systems and Methods for Reducing Efficiency Losses Associated with Powering Vehicle Accessories
22 Dec 22
Systems and methods for driving an accessory of a vehicle.
Michael D. Gerty, Constantin Emil Nedelcu, Uday Vadlamani, Iner Martin Jorgensen, Mark G. Malowicki
Filed: 6 Jun 22
Utility
Control of Exhaust Energy In Internal Combustion Engines
15 Dec 22
Methods of improving SCR performance in heavy duty vehicles may use multiple interdependent control techniques to increase engine exhaust temperatures in a fuel efficient manner.
Cynthia Chaffin Webb, Michael Douglas Gerty, Uday Vadlamani, Kimberly Denise McKinnon, Constantin Emil Nedelcu, Maarten Meijer, Charles Wayne Reinhardt Swart
Filed: 28 Mar 22
Utility
Air Flow Heater Assist by E-turbo
1 Dec 22
It is aimed to provide an internal combustion engine (10) comprising: an exhaust line (13) configured to receive exhaust gas from the internal combustion engine (10).
Roel PETERS, Thomas VIJLBRIEF, Petrus Cornelis Gerardus DE KOK
Filed: 21 Jul 20
Utility
Test Kit for Testing an Internal Combustion Engine
1 Dec 22
Luc Henricus Maria AKKERMANS, Remco STREEFKERK
Filed: 25 May 22
Utility
Estimating Ambient Air Temperature and Diagnosing Sensor Failure Using Intercooler Efficiency
1 Dec 22
Examples of the present disclosure describe systems and methods for determining an estimated ambient air temperature in an environment in which a vehicle is operating.
JOHN ECHLIN, MARK LAMONT LOTT, CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM JOHN MABSON
Filed: 11 Aug 22
Utility
Mechanized Trailer Connector
1 Dec 22
The present technology describes systems and methods for power coupling of a tractor-trailer system.
Stan DeLizo, Yen-Lin Han, Benjamin M. Cross, Trevor R. Hart, Sahm Noorfeshan, Owen F. Van Valkenburgh
Filed: 1 Jun 21
Utility
Control of Selective Catalytic Reduction In Heavy-duty Motor Vehicle Engines
17 Nov 22
A heavy duty truck includes a diesel engine that generates an exhaust gas flow and an exhaust after-treatment system for treatment of the exhaust gas flow.
Cynthia Chaffin Webb, Charles Wayne Reinhardt Swart
Filed: 5 May 22
Utility
Modular Exhaust Aftertreatment Subsystem
27 Oct 22
A modular exhaust subsystem for purifying an exhaust gas feedstream of a compression-ignition internal combustion engine upstream of a base exhaust aftertreatment system includes a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst, and a first exhaust gas sensor and a first temperature sensor that are arranged to monitor the SCR catalyst.
Cynthia Chaffin Webb, Charles Wayne Reinhardt Swart, Maarten Meijer, Phillip William Stephenson, Trevor Joseph Ott
Filed: 13 Apr 22
Utility
Ammonia Storage Capacity of SCR Catalyst Unit
6 Oct 22
The present disclosure describes methods for evaluating ammonia storage capacity of a close-coupled SCR unit while remaining compliant with prescribed emissions limits, methods of controlling an emission aftertreatment system including multiple SCR units and emission management systems for a vehicle including an internal combustion engine and an emission aftertreatment system that includes two or more SCR units.
Charles Wayne Reinhardt SWART, Cynthia Chaffin WEBB, Maarten MEIJER, Varun RAMESH
Filed: 6 Apr 22
Utility
Engine Harness for Guiding a Plurality of Cables Adjacent an Internal Combustion Engine
29 Sep 22
An engine harness for guiding a plurality of cables adjacent an internal combustion engine operatively connected to an electrical system of a vehicle by said plurality of cables along a cable path between the internal combustion engine and the electrical system, said engine harness substantially manufactured of a polymer foam thereby providing a protective sleeve for the plurality of cables, said engine harness further provided with at least one mount for mounting to the internal combustion engine; wherein the at least one mount comprises a bracket section embedded in the polymer foam of the engine harness and having at least two flanges extending from an outer surface of the engine harness to an interior of the engine harness, and a plug section, having a plug element extending outward from the outer surface of the engine harness along a centerline normal to the cable path, wherein said at least two flanges are arranged for centering the plurality of cables with the cable path in the engine harness; and wherein each flange of the at least two flanges comprises a plurality of elongate slots for providing an interlocking structure that interlocks the mount into the engine harness.
Joe ANTONY
Filed: 28 Mar 22
Utility
Bracket and Method for Clamping an Injector Onto a Cylinder Head
22 Sep 22
A bracket for clamping an injector onto a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine, comprising a clamp section, arranged for providing a clamping force onto the injector to clamp the injector onto the cylinder head; a mount section, extending from the clamp section and arranged for mounting the bracket to the cylinder head adjacent the injector; and a support section, extending from the mount section opposite the clamp section and arranged for supporting the bracket onto the cylinder head at a lever distance from the clamp section, to define the clamping force; wherein the support section comprises a plurality of support elements, each of said support elements arranged at a different lever distance, such that a selected support element from the plurality of support elements engages, in use, with the cylinder head at a selected lever distance, such that the bracket is supported on the selected support element only, to control a magnitude of the clamping force.
Joost Petrus Johannes VERMEEREN, Bert VAN NIJLEN
Filed: 15 Mar 22
Utility
Mechanical Brake
15 Sep 22
A brake or a clutch includes a central shaft, an output-side threaded driver, an output brake plate, an input brake plate, and an input-side threaded driver.
Jonathan Miller, Jacob Conley
Filed: 12 Mar 21
Utility
Alternator Modulation for Control of Exhaust Heating Element
4 Aug 22
Systems and methods for modulating power provided to a heating element of a vehicle exhaust system is provided.
Charles Wayne Reinhardt Swart
Filed: 1 Feb 22
Utility
Electric Motor Assemblies and Spindle Assemblies for Rotation
30 Jun 22
The present disclosure is directed to a winch assembly that includes a power drive with a motor component.
Stan DELIZO, Mike ROGERS, Jacob CONLEY, Davis CHANG
Filed: 31 Dec 20
Utility
Pivoting Cab Fairing
9 Jun 22
The present disclosure is directed to a rotatable fairing panel at a rear end of a sleeper cab.
Jon David POLZIN, Steven J. Schuh
Filed: 7 Dec 20
Utility
Battery Access Flip Step
2 Jun 22
The present disclosure is directed to an access panel at and on a cab step of a vehicle.
Jordan Michael FISHER, Jon David POLZIN, Piotr STEGAWSKI, Nicholas Coe OUTLAW
Filed: 30 Nov 20
Utility
Fuel Efficiency System for a Vehicle
12 May 22
Vehicle systems and components are set forth, which aim to reduce rolling friction caused in part by the contact between the vehicle's tires and the ground surface over which the vehicle is traversing.
Richard Bryan Wood
Filed: 21 Sep 21
Utility
Estimating Ambient Air Temperature and Diagnosing Sensor Failure Using Intercooler Efficiency
24 Feb 22
Examples of the present disclosure describe systems and methods for determining an estimated ambient air temperature in an environment in which a vehicle is operating.
John Echlin, Mark Lamont Lott, Christopher William John Mabson
Filed: 18 Aug 20