Increasing vehicle range by minimizing trapped HVAC energy
    1.
    发明授权
    Increasing vehicle range by minimizing trapped HVAC energy 有权
    通过最大限度地减少被捕获的HVAC能量来增加车辆范围

    公开(公告)号:US08626381B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-07

    申请号:US12969714

    申请日:2010-12-16

    IPC分类号: B60H1/00

    摘要: A method of increasing a range of a vehicle by decreasing trapped HVAC energy at an end of a trip. The method may include the steps of: determining a destination list based on locations where the vehicle may be parked in the future, the destination list accessible by a control module in the vehicle; determining HVAC reduction regions around each of the locations on the destination list, the HVAC reduction regions accessible by the control module; operating a HVAC system while the vehicle is moving; tracking the location of the vehicle relative to the locations on the destination list; and the control module automatically reducing the energy usage of the HVAC system when the vehicle enters one of the HVAC reduction regions.

    摘要翻译: 通过减少在行程结束时被捕获的HVAC能量来增加车辆范围的方法。 该方法可以包括以下步骤:基于车辆可能在将来停放的位置确定目的地列表,目的地列表可由车辆中的控制模块访问; 确定目的地列表上的每个位置周围的HVAC减少区域,由控制模块可访问的HVAC减少区域; 在车辆移动时操作HVAC系统; 跟踪车辆相对于目的地列表上的位置的位置; 并且当车辆进入HVAC减小区域之一时,控制模块自动降低HVAC系统的能量使用。

    Navigation system and method of using vehicle state information for route modeling
    2.
    发明授权
    Navigation system and method of using vehicle state information for route modeling 有权
    使用车辆状态信息进行路线建模的导航系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09057621B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-16

    申请号:US13004344

    申请日:2011-01-11

    摘要: A vehicle includes a powertrain controller, an energy storage system (ESS), a traction motor, an electrical device such as an HVAC system and/or auxiliary system, and a navigation system. The navigation system generates a recommended eco-route or other travel route. The navigation system receives vehicle state information including a current powertrain state from the controller and a power load value from the device(s), including a state of charge of the ESS. The vehicle state information is used to select between a charge-depleting and a charge-sustaining costing model. The route is generated using the selected model, and then displayed. The navigation system includes a host machine which selects the model and generates the route, and a display screen for displaying the route. A method for generating the route includes receiving the current powertrain state and power load values, and using the state information to select between the charge-depleting and charge-sustaining models.

    摘要翻译: 车辆包括动力系统控制器,能量存储系统(ESS),牵引电动机,诸如HVAC系统和/或辅助系统的电气设备以及导航系统。 导航系统生成推荐的生态路线或其他旅行路线。 导航系统从控制器接收包括当前动力系状态的车辆状态信息和来自该装置的功率负载值,包括ESS的充电状态。 车辆状态信息用于在耗电量和计费维持成本核算模型之间进行选择。 使用所选模型生成路线,然后显示。 导航系统包括选择模型并生成路线的主机,以及用于显示路线的显示屏幕。 用于产生路线的方法包括接收当前的动力系统状态和功率负载值,以及使用状态信息来选择耗电量和电荷维持模型。

    NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING VEHICLE STATE INFORMATION FOR ROUTE MODELING
    3.
    发明申请
    NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING VEHICLE STATE INFORMATION FOR ROUTE MODELING 有权
    导航系统和使用车辆状态信息进行路线建模的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120179315A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-12

    申请号:US13004344

    申请日:2011-01-11

    摘要: A vehicle includes a powertrain controller, an energy storage system (ESS), a traction motor, an electrical device such as an HVAC system and/or auxiliary system, and a navigation system. The navigation system generates a recommended eco-route or other travel route. The navigation system receives vehicle state information including a current powertrain state from the controller and a power load value from the device(s), including a state of charge of the ESS. The vehicle state information is used to select between a charge-depleting and a charge-sustaining costing model. The route is generated using the selected model, and then displayed. The navigation system includes a host machine which selects the model and generates the route, and a display screen for displaying the route. A method for generating the route includes receiving the current powertrain state and power load values, and using the state information to select between the charge-depleting and charge-sustaining models.

    摘要翻译: 车辆包括动力系统控制器,能量存储系统(ESS),牵引电动机,诸如HVAC系统和/或辅助系统的电气设备以及导航系统。 导航系统生成推荐的生态路线或其他旅行路线。 导航系统从控制器接收包括当前动力系状态的车辆状态信息和来自该装置的功率负载值,包括ESS的充电状态。 车辆状态信息用于在耗电量和计费维持成本核算模型之间进行选择。 使用所选模型生成路线,然后显示。 导航系统包括选择模型并生成路线的主机,以及用于显示路线的显示屏幕。 用于产生路线的方法包括接收当前的动力系统状态和功率负载值,并且使用状态信息来选择耗电量和电荷维持模型。

    Method to trigger engine start of a hybrid vehicle based on local traffic conditions
    4.
    发明授权
    Method to trigger engine start of a hybrid vehicle based on local traffic conditions 有权
    基于当地交通状况触发混合动力车辆发动机起动的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08775050B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-08

    申请号:US13408148

    申请日:2012-02-29

    摘要: A method of operating a hybrid vehicle includes disengaging, i.e., turning off, an internal combustion engine when a brake pedal is disposed in a released position, i.e., non-depressed position, an accelerator pedal is disposed in a released position, i.e., non-depressed position, and a forward path of the hybrid vehicle is blocked, thereby conserving fuel. The method includes engaging, i.e., starting, the internal combustion engine when the brake pedal is disposed in the released position, the accelerator pedal is disposed in the released position, and the forward path of the hybrid vehicle is clear, thereby allowing for a quick launch of the vehicle.

    摘要翻译: 一种操作混合动力车辆的方法包括:当制动踏板设置在释放位置即非压下位置时,将内燃机分离,即关闭,将加速器踏板设置在释放位置 - 压缩位置,并且混合动力车辆的前进路径被阻挡,从而节省燃料。 该方法包括当制动踏板设置在释放位置时使内燃机接合,即启动,加速踏板设置在释放位置,并且混合动力车辆的前进道路是清晰的,从而允许快速 发动车。

    Electric vehicle with range-extending engine and climate control compressor
    5.
    发明授权
    Electric vehicle with range-extending engine and climate control compressor 有权
    具有扩展发动机和气候控制压缩机的电动车

    公开(公告)号:US08602143B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-10

    申请号:US13049968

    申请日:2011-03-17

    IPC分类号: B60K6/42

    摘要: A vehicle includes a vehicle body, a first motor disposed within the vehicle body, a second motor disposed within the vehicle body, and an engine removably disposed on the vehicle body and configured to selectively provide torque to the first motor when disposed on the vehicle body. A climate control compressor is disposed within the vehicle body and is selectively coupled to the first motor. A controller is configured to control the coupling of the climate control compressor to the first motor and to control the coupling of the engine to the first motor. The first motor is configured to generate electrical energy to operate the second motor when coupled to the engine. The controller is further configured to control operation of the engine.

    摘要翻译: 车辆包括车身,设置在车体内的第一电动机,设置在车身内的第二电动机,以及可拆卸地设置在车身上并被配置为当设置在车身上时选择性地向第一电动机提供扭矩的发动机 。 气候控制压缩机设置在车身内并且选择性地联接到第一电动机。 控制器被配置为控制气候控制压缩机与第一马达的耦合并且控制发动机与第一马达的耦合。 第一电动机被配置为产生电能以在联接到发动机时操作第二电动机。 控制器还被配置为控制发动机的操作。

    Electromagnetically controlled clutch assembly and control method for the same
    6.
    发明授权
    Electromagnetically controlled clutch assembly and control method for the same 有权
    电磁控制离合器总成及控制方法相同

    公开(公告)号:US08522943B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-03

    申请号:US13041476

    申请日:2011-03-07

    IPC分类号: F16D27/108

    摘要: An electromagnetic (EM) clutch assembly includes input and output discs, a plunger, a control solenoid, and a controller. The input disc is connected to a rotatable input member, and defines an input face having a mechanical feature. The output disc is connected to a rotatable output member, and includes a bore wall defining a bore. The plunger is positioned at least partially within the bore. The controller transmits a time-varying electrical control signal to the solenoid to thereby resonate the plunger toward the input disc, and transmits a steady-state electrical control signal to capture the plunger in an engaged position. Rotation of the discs is controlled until the plunger encounters the mechanical feature, thereby placing the assembly in an engaged state. A vehicle having a transmission and the EM clutch assembly is also disclosed, as is a method for controlling the clutch assembly via the electrical control signals.

    摘要翻译: 电磁(EM)离合器组件包括输入和输出盘,柱塞,控制螺线管和控制器。 输入盘连接到可旋转输入构件,并且限定具有机械特征的输入面。 输出盘连接到可旋转的输出构件,并且包括限定孔的孔壁。 柱塞至少部分地定位在孔内。 控制器向螺线管发送时变电控制信号,从而使柱塞朝向输入盘共振,并且发送稳态电控制信号以将柱塞捕获在接合位置。 控制盘的旋转直到柱塞遇到机械特征,从而将组件置于接合状态。 还公开了具有变速器和EM离合器组件的车辆,以及经由电控制信号来控制离合器组件的方法。

    Method to resolve a remote electrical outlet for an electrically-powered vehicle
    7.
    发明授权
    Method to resolve a remote electrical outlet for an electrically-powered vehicle 有权
    解决电动车辆的远程电源插座的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08359126B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-22

    申请号:US12766973

    申请日:2010-04-26

    IPC分类号: H02J7/00

    摘要: A method for operating a charging stall having a known geographic location configured to electrically charge an electrically-powered vehicle includes communicating a first message to a remote access server from a subject vehicle, the first message including geographic location information corresponding to the subject vehicle, detecting a presence of a parked vehicle at the charging stall with a monitoring system signally connected to a monitoring controller, communicating a second message to the remote access server from the monitoring controller, the second message comprising the detected presence of the parked vehicle at the charging stall, resolving that the parked vehicle at the charging stall comprises the subject vehicle based upon the first and second messages, and activating a power access control device at the charging stall to permit electric power flow through a corresponding electric power outlet.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于操作具有被配置为对电动车辆进行充电的已知地理位置的充电停顿的方法包括:将来自主车辆的第一消息传送到远程接入服务器,所述第一消息包括对应于本车辆的地理位置信息,检测 在充电停止时存在停放的车辆,监视系统与监控控制器信号连接,从监视控制器向远程访问服务器传送第二消息,第二消息包括在充电停止状态下检测到的停放车辆的存在 解决基于第一和第二消息在充电停车场处停放的车辆包括本车辆,并且在充电失速时启动电力访问控制装置以允许电力流过相应的电力插座。

    Method to facilitate opportunity charging of an electric vehicle
    9.
    发明授权
    Method to facilitate opportunity charging of an electric vehicle 有权
    方便电动车辆充电的机会

    公开(公告)号:US09037507B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-19

    申请号:US12766963

    申请日:2010-04-26

    IPC分类号: B60L11/18 G06Q30/04 G06Q40/00

    摘要: A method for electrically charging a high-voltage battery of a subject vehicle includes resolving a geographic location of the subject vehicle at a remote charging site, electrically charging the high-voltage battery through a connection of the subject vehicle to an electric power outlet at the remote charging site, monitoring cumulative electric power flow to the high-voltage battery of the subject vehicle, communicating the cumulative electric power flow to a central server, and reconciling billing for the cumulative electric power flow between an owner of the subject vehicle and an owner of the remote charging site.

    摘要翻译: 对本车辆的高电压电池进行充电的方法包括在远程充电地点解析本车辆的地理位置,通过本车辆与本车辆的电力出口的连接对高压电池进行充电 监控到目标车辆的高压电池的累积电力流量,将累积电力流量传送到中央服务器,以及调节本车辆的所有者和所有者之间的累积电力流量的计费 的远程充电站点。

    Integrated structural and electrical connector
    10.
    发明授权
    Integrated structural and electrical connector 有权
    集成结构和电连接器

    公开(公告)号:US08475176B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-02

    申请号:US13276641

    申请日:2011-10-19

    IPC分类号: H01R33/00

    摘要: An integrated electrical connector comprises one or more terminals housed within a connector body. The connector body is configured and arranged to structurally join an auxiliary component to a host vehicle to which the integrated electrical connector is mechanically fixed and electrically coupled. The connector body is configured to facilitate electrically coupling electrical circuitry of the auxiliary component to the host vehicle. The connector body is configured to facilitate transmission of information among the auxiliary component and the host vehicle.

    摘要翻译: 集成电连接器包括容纳在连接器主体内的一个或多个端子。 连接器主体被构造和布置成将辅助部件结构地连接到主车辆,整体电连接器被机械地固定和电耦合到主车辆。 连接器主体被构造成便于将辅助部件的电路电耦合到主车辆。 连接器主体被构造成便于在辅助部件和主车辆之间传输信息。