公开(公告)号：US20220097764A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-31

申请号：US17034066

申请日：2020-09-28

申请人： Artisan Vehicle Systems, Inc.

发明人： Kyle Hickey ,  Brian R. Huff ,  Gaurav Mehta ,  Christopher Vochoska

IPC分类号： B62D12/00 ,  B60W10/188 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/045 ,  B60W10/08

摘要： In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to an articulated vehicle. The vehicle may include a device processor and a non-transitory computer readable medium including instructions stored thereon and executable by the device processor for controlling articulation of the vehicle by performing the following steps: utilizing the front drive system to apply drive power to the pair of front wheels; actuating brakes associated with the second front wheel to counteract the application of drive power to the second front wheel; utilizing the rear drive system to apply drive power to the pair of rear wheels; and actuating brakes associated with the first rear wheel to counteract the application of drive power to the first rear wheel.

公开(公告)号：US20190263269A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-29

申请号：US15908799

申请日：2018-02-28

申请人： Artisan Vehicle Systems Inc.

发明人： Brian R. Huff ,  Kyle Hickey

IPC分类号： B60L11/18 ,  B60K1/04

摘要： A mounting and dismounting system for a battery assembly is disclosed. The system may be located onboard of an electric vehicle powered by a battery pack disposed in the battery assembly. The system includes a pair of four-bar linkages that can be used to raise and lower the battery assembly. Each four-bar linkage includes a pair of hooks with different vertical positions. The hooks are positioned to grasp horizontal mounting bars that are disposed on the battery assembly. Using vertically displaced hooks ensures the battery can be raised and lowered without rocking.

公开(公告)号：US20190263241A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-29

申请号：US15908794

申请日：2018-02-28

申请人： Artisan Vehicle Systems Inc.

发明人： Brian R. Huff ,  Kyle Hickey

IPC分类号： B60K1/04 ,  B60P1/04

摘要： A zero emissions electrically powered haul truck is disclosed. The haul truck has a 40 metric ton hauling capacity and a form factor that allows the truck to travel through underground mines. The truck also includes a primary battery assembly that is externally mounted along the front and sides of the truck.

公开(公告)号：US10286804B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-14

申请号：US15980959

申请日：2018-05-16

申请人： Artisan Vehicle Systems Inc.

发明人： Brian R. Huff ,  Michael E. Kasaba

IPC分类号： B60L11/18 ,  B60K25/10 ,  B60L7/10 ,  B60K1/00 ,  B60K1/04

摘要： A system for employing gravity to provide electrical power for mining operations in a mine includes a battery configured to power an electric vehicle. The vehicle includes a kinetic energy capture system that can charge the battery as the vehicle conveys a loaded vehicle down a ramp from an ore face to a chamber. Traveling down the ramp produces a surplus charge in the battery due to a weight differential between a loaded vehicle traveling down a ramp producing more energy via the kinetic energy capture system than energy used by the vehicle to convey the empty vehicle up the ramp to the ore face. A discharging device disposed in the chamber is configured to discharge the surplus energy out of the battery and into the mine's power grid. One or multiple trips between the ore face and the chamber may fully charge the battery.

公开(公告)号：US20190131601A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-02

申请号：US15966676

申请日：2018-04-30

申请人： Artisan Vehicle Systems Inc.

发明人： Brian R. Huff ,  Mike Kasaba ,  Russell Davis

IPC分类号： H01M2/10 ,  H01M2/20

CPC分类号： H01M2/1077 ,  H01M2/206 ,  H01M2220/10

摘要： An apparatus and battery system are disclosed. The apparatus includes a first panel, a first bus bar, and a second panel. The first panel includes a first upper surface and a first lower surface. The first upper surface includes a first cavity extending into the first upper surface towards the first lower surface. The first bus bar is within the first cavity. The second panel has a second lower surface in direct contact with the first upper surface. The second lower surface extends over a substantial portion of the first cavity.

公开(公告)号：US20180334782A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-22

申请号：US15980314

申请日：2018-05-15

申请人： Artisan Vehicle Systems Inc.

发明人： Brian R. Huff ,  Kyle Hickey

IPC分类号： E02F3/64 ,  E02F9/20

CPC分类号： E02F3/6418 ,  E02F9/2058

摘要： Various embodiments of a mining vehicle are disclosed. The embodiments provide mining vehicles that are battery powered rather than diesel powered. The embodiments also provide vehicles that have relatively high hauling capacity relative to their length and footprint (area). The embodiments also provide vehicles with improved forward and rearward ground visibility. In addition, the mining vehicles have a higher density compared to traditional vehicles, which helps to improve traction, as well as better vehicle handing and power density because of increased power relative to diesel powered vehicles.

公开(公告)号：USD814417S1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-03

申请号：US29578803

申请日：2016-09-23

申请人： Artisan Vehicle Systems Inc.

设计人： Kyle Hickey ,  Brian R. Huff

摘要： The design is the visual features of the ELEMENT OF A MODULAR BATTERY COVER shown in the drawings, whether those features are features of one of shape, configuration, ornament or pattern or a combination of any of these features. The portions shown in broken lines represent environment and form no part of the claimed design.Drawings of the design are included, in which:Figure 1 is a perspective view of an ELEMENT OF A MODULAR BATTERY COVER showing the design;Figure 2 is a perspective view of the underside thereof;Figure 3 is a top plan view thereof; andFigure 4 is a perspective view thereof shown assembled with other elements.

公开(公告)号：US20230102029A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-30

申请号：US18061202

申请日：2022-12-02

申请人： Artisan Vehicle Systems, Inc.

发明人： Brian R. Huff ,  Kyle Hickey

IPC分类号： B60K1/04 ,  B60P1/04

摘要： A zero emissions electrically powered haul truck is disclosed. The haul truck has a 40 metric ton hauling capacity and a form factor that allows the truck to travel through underground mines. The truck also includes a primary battery assembly that is externally mounted along the front and sides of the truck.

公开(公告)号：US11541739B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-03

申请号：US17085390

申请日：2020-10-30

申请人： Artisan Vehicle Systems, Inc.

发明人： Brian R. Huff ,  Kyle Hickey

IPC分类号： B60K1/04 ,  B60P1/04

摘要： An electric vehicle may include a frame, a set of wheels, and an electric propulsion system comprising an electric motor and a primary battery assembly including a first battery pack that powers the electric motor. The vehicle may also include an auxiliary battery pack configured to power the electric motor when the primary battery assembly is disconnected from the electric motor. The primary battery assembly may be non-destructively removable from the frame. In addition, the auxiliary battery pack may be fixedly attached to the frame.

公开(公告)号：US11101527B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-24

申请号：US16893782

申请日：2020-06-05

申请人： Artisan Vehicle Systems Inc.

发明人： Brian R. Huff ,  Michael E. Kasaba ,  Kyle Hickey

IPC分类号： H01M10/42 ,  H01M50/502 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M50/20

摘要： A method for assembling a battery module including a unified connection array with a flexible connector is described. The flexible connector can include a plurality of pads that are secured to a central spine. The flexible connector may be a single piece connector. The flexible connector can include monitors that are mounted to the flexible connector to gather data regarding battery cells of the battery module.