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公开(公告)号：US20240278675A1
公开(公告)日：2024-08-22
申请号：US18110661
申请日：2023-02-16
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor： Xiang ZHAO , Dalong GAO , Mary L. MAYER , Miguel Arturo SAEZ
Abstract: A system for charging a plurality of vehicles parked in a parking area. The system includes an offboard vehicle control module configured to plan routes for each one of the plurality of vehicles in the parking area, and send drive instructions to an onboard control module of each one of the plurality of vehicles for driving the plurality of vehicles along the planned routes, the drive instructions including steering instructions, acceleration instructions, and brake instructions. A charging station management module is configured to execute a charging sequence for managing charging of the plurality of vehicles at a charging station, select a subject vehicle for charging from the plurality of vehicles according to the charging sequence, and send a charging notification to the offboard vehicle control module indicating that the subject vehicle has been selected for charging.
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公开(公告)号：US20250058350A1
公开(公告)日：2025-02-20
申请号：US18451906
申请日：2023-08-18
Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
Inventor： Xiang ZHAO , Hua-tzu FAN , Marcel James ISROW
Abstract: A robotic system includes a robot arm including a first end and a second end opposing the first end, an optical cable extending between the first end and the second end of the robot arm, a lamp assembly disposed at the second end of the robot arm, the lamp assembly including a lamp holder having a plurality of ultraviolet (UV) lamps configured to cure paint, and a control module. The control module is configured to actuate the lamp holder and position one or more selected UV lamps of the plurality of UV lamps in communication with an end of the optical cable, and turn on the one or more selected UV lamps to transmit UV light through the optical cable to cure paint on a panel of a vehicle. Other examples charging robotic systems and methods are also disclosed.
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公开(公告)号：US20240391103A1
公开(公告)日：2024-11-28
申请号：US18322260
申请日：2023-05-23
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor： John Patrick SPICER , Xiang ZHAO , Hua-tzu FAN , Miguel Arturo SAEZ , Jorge F. ARINEZ
Abstract: A painting system includes a mobile robot including a frame, wheels connected to the frame, and a motor configured to move the wheels to position the mobile robot. A paint container is mounted on the mobile robot and configured to store paint. A robot arm includes a first end mounted on the mobile robot and a paint applicator arranged at a second end of the robot arm. The paint applicator is in fluid communication with the paint container and includes one or more nozzles to spray the paint onto a surface.
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公开(公告)号：US20240226958A1
公开(公告)日：2024-07-11
申请号：US18095432
申请日：2023-01-10
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor： Hua-tzu FAN , Xiang ZHAO , John Patrick SPICER , Marcel James ISROW , Lisa M. ALBAUGH
CPC classification number: B05D3/0413 , B05D3/0209 , B05D3/0263 , B05D3/066 , B25J11/00
Abstract: A paint curing system is provided. The paint curing system includes a robot arm, a first light, a lamp panel, and a control module. The robot arm includes a first end and a second end that opposes the first end. The first light is disposed at the second end of the robot arm and is configured to cure paint on a first panel of a vehicle. The lamp panel is positioned adjacent to the vehicle and includes a second light that is configured to cure paint on a second panel of the vehicle. The control module configured to actuate the robot arm and position the first light relative to the first panel of the vehicle, selectively turn on and off the first light, and selectively turn on and off the second light.
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公开(公告)号：US20240190010A1
公开(公告)日：2024-06-13
申请号：US18078717
申请日：2022-12-09
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor： Dalong GAO , Xiang ZHAO , Chris A. IHRKE , Hui-ping WANG
CPC classification number: B25J9/1697 , B25J9/0084 , B25J11/005 , B25J13/085 , B25J15/0028 , B25J15/0616
Abstract: A robotic system for forming a moldable workpiece is provided. The robotic system includes a robot, an end effector, an adjustment module, and a control module. The robot is configured to pass the workpiece through a machine. The end effector is configured to be attached to the robot and configured to grasp and release the workpiece. The end effector is adjustable to a plurality of different configurations. The adjustment module is configured to determine a change in the workpiece from (a) a first form of the workpiece prior to the passing of the workpiece through the machine to (b) a second form of the workpiece after passing of the workpiece through the machine. The control module is configured to adjust a present configuration of the end effector to a second configuration based on the change in the workpiece from (a) the first form to (b) the second form.
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公开(公告)号：US20250026220A1
公开(公告)日：2025-01-23
申请号：US18354806
申请日：2023-07-19
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor： Derek HUNTER , Sheryl BOLLER , Mary GILLIAM , Maryssa Lynn WEIR , Frank VU , Xiang ZHAO , Dalong GAO
Abstract: A charging system includes a mobile charging apparatus having a charging plug configured to connect to a charging port of a vehicle for charging a battery in the vehicle, and a control module in communication with the mobile charging apparatus. The control module configured to receive a charging request signal from a vehicle control module of the vehicle or a user device, in response to receiving the charging request signal, determine a location of the charging port of the vehicle, and control the mobile charging apparatus to move adjacent to the charging port of the vehicle based on the determined location of the charging port. Other examples charging systems and methods of controlling mobile charging apparatuses are also disclosed.
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公开(公告)号：US20230393586A1
公开(公告)日：2023-12-07
申请号：US17831739
申请日：2022-06-03
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor： Xiang ZHAO , Thiagarajan Chidambareswaran
CPC classification number: G05D1/0287 , G05D1/0088 , G05D1/0231
Abstract: A control system includes: a command module configured to generate first linear and angular velocity commands for a follower autonomous mobile robot (AMR); an error module configured to: generate a first error for the follower AMR between the first linear velocity command and a present velocity of the follower AMR; and generate a second error for the follower AMR between the first angular velocity command and a present angular velocity of the follower AMR; a proportional integral (PI) module configured to: generate a second linear velocity command for the follower AMR based on the first error using PI control; and generate a second angular velocity command for the follower AMR based on the second error using PI control; and a driver module configured to apply power to one or more electric motors of the follower AMR based on the second linear velocity command and the second angular velocity command.
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公开(公告)号：US20220234461A1
公开(公告)日：2022-07-28
申请号：US17155240
申请日：2021-01-22
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor： Xiang ZHAO , Ningjian HUANG , John P. SPICER
Abstract: A power distribution system includes a charging station, a plurality of power socket assemblies, and at least one power line. The charging station includes a charging station control module. The plurality of power socket assemblies are operable to supply power to a vehicle. The at least one power line electrically connects the charging station to each of the plurality of power socket assemblies. The charging station is configured to supply power to any one of the plurality of power socket assemblies through the at least one power line.
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公开(公告)号：US20240227198A1
公开(公告)日：2024-07-11
申请号：US18095423
申请日：2023-01-10
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor： Xiang ZHAO , Hua-tzu Fan , John Patrick Spicer , Marcel James Isrow , Lisa M. Albaugh
CPC classification number: B25J11/0075 , B05D3/067 , B25J9/1684 , B25J15/0019 , B25J15/0066
Abstract: A robotic system is provided. The robot system includes a robot arm, a lamp assembly, and a control module. The robot arm includes a first end and a second end that opposes the first end. The lamp assembly is disposed at the second end of the robot arm and includes at least one ultraviolet (UV) light that is configured to cure paint on a panel of a vehicle. The control module is configured to actuate the robot arm and position the lamp assembly relative to the panel of the vehicle.
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10.发明公开公开(公告)号：US20240116190A1
公开(公告)日：2024-04-11
申请号：US17963306
申请日：2022-10-11
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor： Xiang ZHAO , Hua-tzu FAN
CPC classification number: B25J11/0075 , B05B13/0235 , B05B13/0271
Abstract: A robotic lifting and orienting system for an overspray-free paint system includes: a base coupled to wheels; and an automated carrier coupled to the base. The automated carrier includes: a fixture assembly configured to hold an object to be painted; one or more manipulators configured to move the fixture assembly relative to a paint robot; a propulsion system connected to the wheels and configured to move the robotic lifting and orienting system; and a control module configured to control the one or more manipulators and the propulsion system to control positioning and orienting of the object relative to at least one of the paint robot and an overspray-free paint applicator of the paint robot.
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