公开(公告)号：US20150051819A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-19

申请号：US13966573

申请日：2013-08-14

Applicant: Nathaniel Ellis ,  Nicholas A. Scheufler

Inventor： Nathaniel Ellis ,  Nicholas A. Scheufler

IPC: F02D28/00

CPC classification number: F02D29/02 ,  F02D31/001 ,  F02D41/021 ,  F02D2200/701 ,  F02N11/0837 ,  F02N2200/123 ,  Y02T10/48

Abstract: A method for controlling start-up operations of a vehicle is provided. The method includes receiving user settings indicative of at least a desired time during which sound generated during start-up operations is controlled. The method also includes determining current environmental conditions indicative of at least one of a current time of day and a current geographical location of the vehicle, and comparing the current environmental conditions with the user settings. The method also includes controlling the sound generated by the vehicle during vehicle start-up operations based at least in part on a result of the comparison between the current environmental conditions and the user settings.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于控制车辆起动操作的方法。 该方法包括接收指示至少在控制启动操作期间产生的声音的期望时间的用户设置。 该方法还包括确定指示车辆的当前时间和当前地理位置中的至少一个的当前环境条件，以及将当前环境条件与用户设置进行比较。 该方法还包括至少部分地基于当前环境条件和用户设置之间的比较的结果来控制在车辆启动操作期间由车辆产生的声音。

公开(公告)号：US08577570B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-05

申请号：US12425521

申请日：2009-04-17

Applicant: Nathaniel Ellis

Inventor： Nathaniel Ellis

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B60W10/02

Abstract: A touch point calibration method for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The method includes steps for determining if the touch point can be calibrated. The method also includes steps for determining the touch point when the system can be calibrated.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于机动车辆的接触点校准方法。 该方法包括用于确定触摸点是否可被校准的步骤。 该方法还包括当系统可被校准时确定触摸点的步骤。

公开(公告)号：US08428822B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-23

申请号：US12723886

申请日：2010-03-15

Applicant: Ryan Shartle ,  Nathaniel Ellis

Inventor： Ryan Shartle ,  Nathaniel Ellis

IPC: B62D6/00

CPC classification number: B62D6/002 ,  B62D15/0235 ,  B62D15/0245

Abstract: A method for determining a steering angle of a steering shaft in a motor vehicle is disclosed. The method uses a rotation sensor associated with an electric motor of a power steering system to determine the relative steering angle of the steering column. The relative steering angle is measured relative to an initial position of the steering column during vehicle startup. The relative steering angle is reset each time the motor vehicle is turned on.

公开(公告)号：US20120016573A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-19

申请号：US12837848

申请日：2010-07-16

Applicant: Nathaniel Ellis

Inventor： Nathaniel Ellis

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B60K31/0008 ,  B60K2031/0025 ,  B60K2031/0033 ,  B60W10/06 ,  Y02T10/48

Abstract: A control system for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The control system determines if a motor vehicle is going to stop according to information about a preceding vehicle. The control system may use information about the vehicle speed of the motor vehicle, a following distance between the motor vehicle and a preceding vehicle and preceding vehicle deceleration information. When the control system determines that the motor vehicle is going to stop, the motor vehicle shuts down the engine prior to the vehicle stopping in order to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于机动车辆的控制系统。 控制系统根据关于前一车辆的信息确定汽车是否要停止。 控制系统可以使用关于机动车辆的车速的信息，机动车辆与前一车辆之间的跟随距离和前一车辆减速度信息。 当控制系统确定机动车停止时，汽车在停车前关闭发动机，以提高燃油效率并减少排放。

公开(公告)号：US08422191B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-16

申请号：US12766485

申请日：2010-05-07

Applicant: Corey McEnhill ,  Nathaniel Ellis

Inventor： Corey McEnhill ,  Nathaniel Ellis

IPC: H05F3/00 ,  B60C19/08

CPC classification number: B60R16/06

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved ESD control system for use in vehicular applications that incorporated one or more dissipative elements constructed from a blend of polypropylene and a urethane/acrylic alloy which form substantially co-continuous networks and which are suitable for injection molding operations to produce dissipative elements. The dissipative elements are then incorporated into vehicular interiors in a manner whereby a surface of the element is exposed to contact, whether incidental or deliberate, by the vehicle occupants, particularly as they are entering or exiting the vehicle, to provide controlled dissipation of electrostatic charges that have accumulated on the occupants. In particular, these materials may be used in forming portions of the vehicle seat assembly and/or door assembly that will typically be contacted during egress, operation of the vehicle and/or ingress in order to suppress subsequent and less controlled discharges that could compromise the comfort and safety of the vehicle occupants.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于车辆应用中的改进的ESD控制系统，其包括由聚丙烯和聚氨酯/丙烯酸合金的共混物构成的一个或多个耗散元件，其形成基本上共连续的网络并且适合于注塑操作以产生耗散元件 。 耗散元件然后被结合到车辆内部，使得元件的表面暴露于车辆乘客（特别是进入或离开车辆）时的偶然或故意接触，以提供静电荷的受控耗散 已经累积在乘客身上。 特别地，这些材料可以用于形成车辆座椅组件和/或门组件的通常在出口，车辆和/或入口的操作期间接触的部分，以便抑制可能损害 舒适和安全的车辆乘客。

公开(公告)号：US20100235052A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-16

申请号：US12723886

申请日：2010-03-15

Applicant: Ryan Shartle ,  Nathaniel Ellis

Inventor： Ryan Shartle ,  Nathaniel Ellis

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  B62D5/04

CPC classification number: B62D6/002 ,  B62D15/0235 ,  B62D15/0245

Abstract: A method for determining a steering angle of a steering shaft in a motor vehicle is disclosed. The method uses a rotation sensor associated with an electric motor of a power steering system to determine the relative steering angle of the steering column. The relative steering angle is measured relative to an initial position of the steering column during vehicle startup. The relative steering angle is reset each time the motor vehicle is turned on.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于确定机动车辆中的转向轴的转向角的方法。 该方法使用与动力转向系统的电动机相关联的旋转传感器来确定转向柱的相对转向角。 在车辆起动期间相对于转向柱的初始位置测量相对转向角。 每当机动车辆接通时，相对转向角度被重置。

公开(公告)号：US08886408B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-11

申请号：US13361306

申请日：2012-01-30

Applicant: Nathaniel Ellis

Inventor： Nathaniel Ellis

IPC: B62D5/04 ,  B62D6/00

CPC classification number: B62D5/0463 ,  B62D6/007

Abstract: A control method for an automotive vehicle steering system including an electric motor providing a steering force on a steering mechanism. The method comprises providing at least three steering system MAPs which control an electric current supplied to the electric motor. Wherein if a new MAP is selected when at least two prior selected MAPs are blending, the MAP comprising the greatest component of a blend at the time the new MAP is selected is decreased at a faster rate than the MAP comprising the lesser component.

Abstract translation: 一种用于机动车辆转向系统的控制方法，其包括在转向机构上提供转向力的电动马达。 该方法包括提供至少三个控制提供给电动机的电流的转向系统MAP。 其中如果当至少两个先前选择的MAP正在混合时选择新的MAP，则在选择新的MAP时，包含混合的最大分量的MAP以比包含较小分量的MAP更快的速率被降低。

公开(公告)号：US08327699B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-11

申请号：US12797345

申请日：2010-06-09

Applicant: Nathaniel Ellis ,  Andrew M. Sweigart ,  Nathan Adam Powell

Inventor： Nathaniel Ellis ,  Andrew M. Sweigart ,  Nathan Adam Powell

IPC: B62D5/22 ,  G01M17/00

CPC classification number: B62D5/0457 ,  B62D1/10

Abstract: A method is provided for centering a steering rack in an automotive vehicle, particularly a vehicle that includes an electric power steering (EPS) system. The centering method includes locating a center by using an electric motor of the EPS system. The method includes temporarily locking the steering rack in place and subsequently installing a steering wheel to a steering column after the locating step. The method further includes operatively communicating with an on-board processor or ECU of the automotive vehicle and running a program to determine or locate the center of the rack. The method may also include detecting the first and second ends of the rack when at least one of a velocity of the electric motor reaches zero, a current of the electric motor reaches a preselected level, and steering angle of the electric motor stabilizes.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于使转向架在机动车辆中的对中，特别是包括电动助力转向（EPS）系统的车辆的方法。 定心方法包括使用EPS系统的电动机定位中心。 该方法包括将转向架临时锁定到位，并且随后在定位步骤之后将方向盘安装到转向柱。 该方法还包括与机动车辆的车载处理器或ECU可操作地通信并运行程序以确定或定位机架的中心。 该方法还可以包括当电动机的速度中的至少一个达到零时，检测到机架的第一和第二端，电动机的电流达到预选的电平，并且电动机的转向角稳定。

公开(公告)号：US20110303478A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-15

申请号：US12797345

申请日：2010-06-09

Applicant: Nathaniel Ellis ,  Andrew M. Sweigart ,  Nathan Adam Powell

Inventor： Nathaniel Ellis ,  Andrew M. Sweigart ,  Nathan Adam Powell

IPC: B62D5/04

CPC classification number: B62D5/0457 ,  B62D1/10

Abstract: A method is provided for centering a steering rack in an automotive vehicle, particularly a vehicle that includes an electric power steering (EPS) system. The centering method includes locating a center by using an electric motor of the EPS system. The method includes temporarily locking the steering rack in place and subsequently installing a steering wheel to a steering column after the locating step. The method further includes operatively communicating with an on-board processor or ECU of the automotive vehicle and running a program to determine or locate the center of the rack. The method may also include detecting the first and second ends of the rack when at least one of a velocity of the electric motor reaches zero, a current of the electric motor reaches a preselected level, and steering angle of the electric motor stabilizes.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于使转向架在机动车辆中的对中，特别是包括电动助力转向（EPS）系统的车辆的方法。 定心方法包括使用EPS系统的电动机定位中心。 该方法包括将转向架临时锁定到位，并且随后在定位步骤之后将方向盘安装到转向柱。 该方法还包括与机动车辆的车载处理器或ECU可操作地通信并运行程序以确定或定位机架的中心。 该方法还可以包括当电动机的速度中的至少一个达到零时，检测到机架的第一和第二端，电动机的电流达到预选的电平，并且电动机的转向角稳定。

公开(公告)号：US20110273814A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-10

申请号：US12766485

申请日：2010-05-07

Applicant: Corey McENHILL ,  Nathaniel Ellis

Inventor： Corey McENHILL ,  Nathaniel Ellis

IPC: H05F3/00

CPC classification number: B60R16/06

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved ESD control system for use in vehicular applications that incorporated one or more dissipative elements constructed from a blend of polypropylene and a urethane/acrylic alloy which form substantially co-continuous networks and which are suitable for injection molding operations to produce dissipative elements. The dissipative elements are then incorporated into vehicular interiors in a manner whereby a surface of the element is exposed to contact, whether incidental or deliberate, by the vehicle occupants, particularly as they are entering or exiting the vehicle, to provide controlled dissipation of electrostatic charges that have accumulated on the occupants. In particular, these materials may be used in forming portions of the vehicle seat assembly and/or door assembly that will typically be contacted during egress, operation of the vehicle and/or ingress in order to suppress subsequent and less controlled discharges that could compromise the comfort and safety of the vehicle occupants.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于车辆应用中的改进的ESD控制系统，其包括由聚丙烯和聚氨酯/丙烯酸合金的共混物构成的一个或多个耗散元件，其形成基本上共连续的网络并且适合于注塑操作以产生耗散元件 。 耗散元件然后被结合到车辆内部，使得元件的表面暴露于车辆乘客（特别是进入或离开车辆）时的偶然或故意接触，以提供静电荷的受控耗散 已经累积在乘客身上。 特别地，这些材料可以用于形成车辆座椅组件和/或门组件的通常在出口，车辆和/或入口的操作期间接触的部分，以便抑制可能损害 舒适和安全的车辆乘客。