Methods for controlling an air conditioning system of a vehicle including a blower unit, a duct, an evaporator, a first heater and a first discharge temperature sensor, the evaporator and the first heater being located in the duct, the blower unit being configured to generate an airflow along the duct at a variable blower speed, the first discharge temperature sensor being configured to output a first discharge temperature sensed from the airflow in the duct located after the evaporator and first heater, the methods comprise: calculating a mass flow rate based on the blower speed of the blower unit; calculating a first heating level of the air conditioning system based on at least one first heater parameter associated with the first heater; and calculating an estimated evaporator operating temperature of the evaporator based on the first discharge temperature, the first heating level, and the mass flow rate.
A control system of a vehicle, the vehicle being operable in a first driving mode in which each of one or more sub-systems of the vehicle adopt a respective first configuration, the control system being configured to: receive an input from a positioning system; determine, in dependence on the input, whether the vehicle is located in one of one or more inhibited locations for operation of the vehicle in the first driving mode; and inhibit operation of the vehicle in the first driving mode if it is determined that the vehicle is located in an inhibited location.
A method of forming a fibre article, comprising: providing a former having a contoured forming surface; locating a fibre preform between a first diaphragm and a second diaphragm, the second diaphragm being offset from the forming surface; drawing a vacuum between the first and second diaphragms so as to hold the preform captive between the diaphragms; displacing the diaphragms relative to the former so as to bring a part of the second diaphragm adjoining the preform into partial conformity with the former; drawing a vacuum between the second diaphragm and the former so as to increase the conformity between the said part of the second diaphragm and the former; and setting the preform in its configuration
B29C 70/44 - Shaping or impregnating by compression for producing articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using isostatic pressure, e.g. pressure difference-moulding, vacuum bag-moulding, autoclave-moulding or expanding rubber-moulding
B29C 51/10 - Forming by pressure difference, e.g. vacuum
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A vehicle comprising: a vehicle body; a first duct running from a first inlet to a first outlet to permit air flowing into the first inlet to be channelled to the first outlet, the first inlet being positioned on the vehicle body so that, when the vehicle is in forward motion, air flows into the first inlet, the first outlet being configured to direct air flowing through the first outlet in an upwards direction; and a second duct running from an interior region of the vehicle to a second outlet, the second outlet being positioned relative to the first outlet on the vehicle body so that the upwards airflow causes disruption to a rearward airflow moving towards the second outlet when the vehicle is in forward motion.
A vehicle having a vehicle floor, a vehicle body and a vehicle cover configured to move between an open position and a closed position, the vehicle body comprising a rail having a first end and a second end, the rail comprising: a flat portion extending along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle at the first end; and a sloped portion inclined towards the vehicle floor at the second end; and the vehicle cover comprising a runner moveable along the rail to permit the vehicle cover to move between the closed position and the open position, wherein the vehicle body further comprises a lifting mechanism that engages with the vehicle cover when the runner is at the second end of the rail, the lifting mechanism being configured to drive the runner along the rail in a direction from the second end towards the first end to permit the vehicle cover to move from the closed position towards the open position.
A quality control system for guiding an operator in a working environment though a workflow comprising a series of workflow steps. the system comprising: a projector configured to display images on to the working environment: a processor: and a memory storing instructions which when executed by the processor cause the processor to: generate a user interface for display on the working environment using the projector to enable a user to position at least one highlight area within a work area on the working environment: and store the work area including the at least one highlight area positioned in the work area by the user against a workflow step of the workflow.
Disclosed is a movable pedal apparatus for driving a remotely mounted actuator, the movable pedal apparatus comprising: a pedal; a connection member; a first joint through which the pedal is coupled to the connection member, the first joint permitting transfer of rotation of the pedal to the connection member to cause rotation of the connection member; and a second joint through which the connection member is couplable to the remotely mounted actuator, the second joint permitting rotation of the connection member to cause an input to the remotely mounted actuator.
A method for assembling a battery module, the method comprising: providing a cell tray defining a plurality of cell holes for holding cells; inserting cells into respective cell holes so that the cells each protrude from the cell tray at each end of the cell; attaching a first casing to a first side of the cell tray to enclose the cell ends protruding from the first side; and attaching a second casing to a second side of the cell tray to enclose the cell ends protruding from the second side.
H01M 50/244 - Secondary casingsRacksSuspension devicesCarrying devicesHolders characterised by their mounting method
H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
H01M 50/264 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks for cells or batteries, e.g. straps, tie rods or peripheral frames
H01M 50/284 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with incorporated circuit boards, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB]
H01M 50/505 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising a single busbar
H01M 50/516 - Methods for interconnecting adjacent batteries or cells by welding, soldering or brazing
H01M 50/528 - Fixed electrical connections, i.e. not intended for disconnection
H01M 50/569 - Constructional details of current conducting connections for detecting conditions inside cells or batteries, e.g. details of voltage sensing terminals
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Machines; 3D printers; deposition machines. Technological research, development, and advisory services
in the field of or relating to manufacturing processes, 3D
printers, deposition machines, and carbon fibre structures.
A tape deposition head for applying lengths of tape to a deposition surface, the tape deposition head comprising: a tape cutter having a tape inlet and a tape outlet, the tape cutter comprising: a feed roller configured to drive the tape though the tape cutter from the tape inlet to the tape outlet along a tape path; a nip roller acting against the feed roller to press the tape against the feed roller; and a tape slicer, the tape slicer having a blade for cutting the tape into lengths, the tape slicer being positioned between the feed roller and the tape outlet along the tape path; and a tape conveyor positioned at the tape outlet, the tape conveyor comprising: a deposition roller remote from the tape outlet; a capture roller; a vacuum chamber; and a belt that runs between the capture roller and the deposition roller, the capture roller being positioned proximal to the tape outlet so that tape exiting the tape outlet contacts the belt, the belt being configured to move a cut length of tape to the deposition roller along a capture surface of the tape conveyor for deposition of the length of tape on to the deposition surface, the vacuum chamber generating a variable level of vacuum along the capture surface to hold the length of tape to the belt.
A part assembly (100), comprising: an aluminium part (101); a magnesium part (102), the magnesium part (102) coated in a first coating (104); a bond (103), the bond (103) securing the aluminium part (101) to the coated magnesium part (114); wherein the aluminium part (101), the coated magnesium part (114) and the bond (103) are subjected to an electrophoresis coating process to coat the aluminium part (101) in a second coating (105). By subjecting the aluminium part (101), the coated magnesium part (114) and the bond (103) to an electrophoresis coating process to coat the aluminium part (101) in a second coating (105) this may provide a simpler manufacturing process.
C25D 13/04 - Electrophoretic coating characterised by the process with organic material
B32B 15/01 - Layered products essentially comprising metal all layers being exclusively metallic
B32B 15/04 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 15/08 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
B32B 15/092 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising epoxy resins
B32B 15/16 - Layered products essentially comprising metal next to a particulate layer
B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
C09D 5/44 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, characterised by their physical nature or the effects producedFilling pastes for electrophoretic applications
C23C 4/00 - Coating by spraying the coating material in the molten state, e.g. by flame, plasma or electric discharge
C23C 4/04 - Coating by spraying the coating material in the molten state, e.g. by flame, plasma or electric discharge characterised by the coating material
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C25D 13/00 - Electrophoretic coating characterised by the process
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12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
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Motor land vehicles and parts and fittings therefor, excluding bicycles and parts and fittings therefor. Clothing, footwear, headgear. Electronic games; hand-held devices for playing electronic, computer or video games; games consoles; video games apparatus; playing cards; scale model vehicles excluding bicycles; toy vehicles excluding bicycles; battery operated remote controlled toy vehicles excluding bicycles; electronic remote controlled toy vehicles excluding bicycles; remote controlled scale model vehicles excluding bicycles; remote controlled toys in the form of vehicles excluding bicycles; amusement apparatus adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor; amusement machines, automatic and coin operated; cases and/or bags adapted for carrying motorsports equipment, namely, sports helmets, sports race suits, sports racing gloves and sports racing boots; the aforesaid cases and/or bags adapted for carrying sports equipment excluding for bikes and parts and fittings therefor, and for cyclists and motorcyclists; computer-controlled exercise apparatus not including exercise bikes; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
A sound bypass device configured to transmit engine-generated sound pulses from an engine to an auditory environment whilst preventing the flow of gases to the auditory environment, the sound bypass device comprising: a chamber enclosing an internal volume between an inlet of the chamber and an outlet of the chamber, the inlet of the chamber being configured to receive gases exiting or entering the engine of the vehicle and the outlet of the chamber being configured to transmit sound pulses to the auditory environment; a first flexible membrane located within the chamber, the first flexible membrane being configured to transmit engine-generated sound pulses from the gases whilst preventing the movement of gases from the inlet of the chamber to the outlet of the chamber; a second flexible membrane that is separated from the first flexible membrane within the chamber; and a hollow spacer coupled to the first flexible membrane at a first end of the spacer and to the second flexible membrane at a second end of the spacer so as to separate the first flexible membrane from the second flexible membrane, the hollow spacer enabling the transmission of engine-generated sound pulses from the first membrane to the second membrane.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Machines; 3D printers; deposition machines. Technological research, development, and advisory services in the field of or relating to manufacturing processes, 3D printers, deposition machines, and carbon fibre structures.
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Car body, toy car body replica and/or other replica
A sound bypass device configured to transmit engine-generated sound pulses from an engine of a vehicle to an auditory environment whilst preventing the flow of gases to the auditory environment, the sound bypass device comprising: a sound inlet configured to receive gases exiting or entering the engine of the vehicle; a sound outlet configured to transmit sound pulses to the auditory environment; a chamber connected to the sound inlet at a first end and to the sound outlet at a second end, the chamber being enclosed between the sound inlet and the sound outlet; and a first membrane located within the chamber, the first membrane being configured to transmit engine-generated sound pulses from the gases whilst preventing the movement of gases through the sound bypass device; wherein the sound outlet is defined by a second membrane extending radially from the second end of the chamber, the second membrane being configured to emit sound pulses from the chamber to the auditory environment.
A method for adjusting one or more vehicle dynamics systems of a vehicle, the vehicle comprising a road wheel and at least one vehicle sensor configured to provide vehicle condition data, the road wheel comprising a tyre sensor configured to output tyre operation data, the method comprising: receiving tyre operation data from the tyre sensor; receiving vehicle condition data from at least one vehicle sensor; calculating one or more vehicle dynamics parameters based on the vehicle condition data and the tyre operation data; and adjusting one or more vehicle dynamics systems in response to the calculated one or more vehicle dynamics parameters.
A method for predicting a service life for a component of a vehicle, the vehicle comprising a road wheel and at least one vehicle sensor configured to provide vehicle condition data, the road wheel comprising a tyre sensor configured to output tyre operation data, the method comprising: receiving tyre operation data from the tyre sensor; receiving vehicle condition data from at least one vehicle sensor; and calculating a predicted service life for a vehicle component based on the tyre operation data, the vehicle condition data and a model of the vehicle component.
A method for assisting a driver in controlling a vehicle, the vehicle comprising a road wheel and at least one vehicle sensor configured to provide vehicle condition data, the road wheel comprising a tyre sensor configured to output tyre operation data, the method comprising: receiving tyre operation data from the tyre sensor during the vehicle being controlled along at least one lap of a track; receiving vehicle condition data from at least one vehicle sensor during the vehicle being controlled along at least one lap of the track; determining, based on the tyre operation data and vehicle condition data, an intervention the driver should make during a future lap of the track; and communicating the intervention to the driver.
A method for detecting artifacts in a surface of a composite component, the composite component comprising reinforcement material, matrix material interspersed with the reinforcement material and matrix material forming the surface of the composite component, the method comprising: directing incident light on to the surface of the composite component, the incident light having a first wavelength; recording radiated light originating from positions on the surface, the radiated light being generated in response to the incident light being directed on to the surface and the radiated light having respective second wavelengths for each position; determining a surface thickness for each position on the surface based on the second wavelength of the radiated light for that position; and detecting one or more artifacts in the matrix material forming the surface based on the surface thickness of at least one position on the surface matching at least one artifact criteria.
A method of forming a fibre article, comprising: providing a former having a contoured forming surface; locating a fibre preform between a first diaphragm and a second diaphragm, the second diaphragm being offset from the forming surface; drawing a vacuum between the first and second diaphragms so as to hold the preform captive between the diaphragms; displacing the diaphragms relative to the former so as to bring a part of the second diaphragm adjoining the preform into partial conformity with the former; drawing a vacuum between the second diaphragm and the former so as to increase the conformity between the said part of the second diaphragm and the former; and setting the preform in its configuration.
B29C 70/44 - Shaping or impregnating by compression for producing articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using isostatic pressure, e.g. pressure difference-moulding, vacuum bag-moulding, autoclave-moulding or expanding rubber-moulding
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B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
A motor control unit for a vehicle comprising an electric drive motor, the motor control unit comprising a first processor, a second processor and a third processor, in which: the third processor is configured to: receive an actuation demand for the vehicle; calculate a torque for the motor in dependence on the actuation demand; and provide the calculated torque to the first processor; the first processor is configured to: receive the calculated torque and a control input of the vehicle; and determine a first control output for the electric drive motor in dependence on the calculated torque and the control input; and the second processor is configured to: receive the first control output from the first processor and the control input of the vehicle; calculate a second control output for the motor in dependence on the control input; and validate the first control output by comparison to the second control output.
H02P 29/032 - Preventing damage to the motor, e.g. setting individual current limits for different drive conditions
B60L 15/12 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for automatic control superimposed on human control to limit the acceleration of the vehicle, e.g. to prevent excessive motor current with circuits controlled by relays or contactors
B60L 15/32 - Control or regulation of multiple-unit electrically-propelled vehicles
A tape deposition system, the system comprising: a platform moveable around a closed path in a first direction, the platform having a deposition surface; and a tape deposition head configured to apply lengths of tape along a deposition direction to the deposition surface, the platform being moveable past the deposition head around the closed path along the deposition direction to apply lengths of tape to the deposition surface; and wherein the system is configured to move the platform around the path multiple times to permit multiple lengths of tape to be applied to the deposition surface.
B29C 70/38 - Automated lay-up, e.g. using robots, laying filaments according to predetermined patterns
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A tape deposition head for applying lengths of tape to a deposition surface, the tape deposition head comprising: a tape cutter having a tape inlet and a tape outlet, the tape cutter comprising: a feed roller configured to drive the tape though the tape cutter from the tape inlet to the tape outlet along a tape path; a nip roller acting against the feed roller to press the tape against the feed roller; and a tape slicer, the tape slicer having a blade for cutting the tape into lengths, the tape slicer being positioned between the feed roller and the tape outlet along the tape path; and a tape conveyor positioned at the tape outlet, the tape conveyor comprising: a deposition roller remote from the tape outlet; a capture roller; a vacuum chamber; and a belt that runs between the capture roller and the deposition roller, the capture roller being positioned proximal to the tape outlet so that tape exiting the tape outlet contacts the belt, the belt being configured to move a cut length of tape to the deposition roller along a capture surface of the tape conveyor for deposition of the length of tape on to the deposition surface, the vacuum chamber generating a variable level of vacuum along the capture surface to hold the length of tape to the belt.
A tape comprising: a backing layer; and an epoxy resin layer adhered to a first surface of the backing layer in a spiral pattern, the first surface providing a first level of adherence to the epoxy resin layer so that when the epoxy resin layer is applied to a surface the backing layer can be removed from the epoxy resin layer.
A part assembly (100), comprising: an aluminium part (101); a magnesium part (102), the magnesium part (102) coated in a first coating (104); a bond (103), the bond (103) securing the aluminium part (101) to the coated magnesium part (114); wherein the aluminium part (101), the coated magnesium part (114) and the bond (103) are subjected to an electrophoresis coating process to coat the aluminium part (101) in a second coating (105). By subjecting the aluminium part (101), the coated magnesium part (114) and the bond (103) to an electrophoresis coating process to coat the aluminium part (101) in a second coating (105) this may provide a simpler manufacturing process.
C25D 13/04 - Electrophoretic coating characterised by the process with organic material
B32B 15/01 - Layered products essentially comprising metal all layers being exclusively metallic
B32B 15/04 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 15/08 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
B32B 15/092 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising epoxy resins
B32B 15/16 - Layered products essentially comprising metal next to a particulate layer
B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
C09D 5/44 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, characterised by their physical nature or the effects producedFilling pastes for electrophoretic applications
C23C 4/00 - Coating by spraying the coating material in the molten state, e.g. by flame, plasma or electric discharge
C23C 4/04 - Coating by spraying the coating material in the molten state, e.g. by flame, plasma or electric discharge characterised by the coating material
C23C 28/00 - Coating for obtaining at least two superposed coatings either by methods not provided for in a single one of main groups , or by combinations of methods provided for in subclasses and
C25D 13/00 - Electrophoretic coating characterised by the process
C25D 13/12 - Electrophoretic coating characterised by the process characterised by the article coated
An apparatus for simulating the acoustic performance of an automotive vehicle, the apparatus comprising: a processor configured to select an electrical input to be provided to the amplifier in dependence on one or more driving conditions for the vehicle, the electrical input indicating a desired acoustic output for a vehicle and being selected from a plurality of prestored electrical inputs; an amplifier configured to receive the electrical input from the processor and to generate amplified electrical signals of the acoustic output from the electrical input; a transducer configured to generate acoustic vibrations from electrical signals received from the amplifier; and a structural panel configured for placement on the body of the vehicle, wherein the transducer is mounted to the panel such that acoustic vibrations generated by the transducer are emitted from the panel to an environment within or surrounding the vehicle.
A quality control system for guiding an operator in a working environment though a workflow comprising a series of workflow steps, the system comprising: a projector configured to display images on to the working environment; a processor; and a memory storing instructions which when executed by the processor cause the processor to: generate a user interface for display on the working environment using the projector to enable a user to position at least one highlight area within a work area on the working environment; and store the work area including the at least one highlight area positioned in the work area by the user against a workflow step of the workflow.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
A method for forming a fibre article, the method comprising: providing a former (12) having a contoured forming surface, the forming surface comprising a plurality of concavities (13) each surrounded by a prominence (14); locating a fibre preform (40) between a first diaphragm (104) and a second diaphragm (105); drawing a vacuum between the first and second diaphragms so as to hold the preform captive between the diaphragms; displacing the second diaphragm towards the former so as to bring the second diaphragm into contact with the prominences of the former to seal against the prominences to form respective first regions defined by the respective concavity and a portion of the second diaphragm and a second region defined by the forming surface outside of the concavities and the second diaphragm; drawing a vacuum in each first region in turn so as to bring part of the second diaphragm into conformity with the concavities; subsequent to drawing the vacuum in the first region, drawing a vacuum in the second region so as to bring part of the second diaphragm into conformity with the forming surface outside of the concavities; and setting the preform in its configuration. Figure 5e
B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
B29C 70/44 - Shaping or impregnating by compression for producing articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using isostatic pressure, e.g. pressure difference-moulding, vacuum bag-moulding, autoclave-moulding or expanding rubber-moulding
A sound bypass device configured to transmit engine-generated sound pulses from an engine to a sound outlet whilst preventing flow of gases to the sound outlet, the sound bypass device comprising: an input tube configured to conduct the engine-generated sound pulses from the engine; and a sound transmission device connected to the input tube at a first end and to the sound outlet at a second end, the sound transmission device comprising: a first volume connected to the first end, a second volume connected to the second end, and a flexible diaphragm separating the first volume from the second volume and configured to transfer variations in pressure in the first volume to the second volume; wherein the first volume has a cross-sectional area that is greater at the diaphragm than at the first end and the second volume has a cross-sectional area that is greater at the diaphragm than at the second end.
A drive system for a vehicle having a maximum speed, the drive system comprising: a first electric drive motor configured to drive both a first wheel and a second wheel of the vehicle; a differential coupled to the first electric drive motor, the differential being configured to split drive provided by the first electric drive motor so as to form a first drive path from the differential to the first wheel and a second drive path from the differential to the second wheel; a second electric drive motor positioned along the first drive path and configured to drive the first wheel; and a third electric drive motor positioned along the second drive path and configured to drive the second wheel; wherein each of the first, second and third electric drive motors are configured to provide drive up to the maximum speed of the vehicle.
B60K 17/14 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing the motor of fluid or electric gearing being disposed in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
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B60K 17/16 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing of differential gearing
A vehicle comprising: an airbag device comprising a housing and an airbag, the airbag having a packed configuration and an expanded configuration, the airbag expanding through the aperture in the housing when moving from the packed configuration to the expanded configuration; a composite material panel positioned to cover the airbag device, the panel comprising a break line running over the panel, the break line being proximal to the aperture so that when the airbag moves to the expanded configuration the airbag forces the panel to tear along the break line; and a first protection flap, the first protection flap having an initial configuration where the first protection flap is located adjacent the airbag in the packed configuration and a deployed configuration where the first protection flap covers at least one edge of the panel that runs along one side of the break line when the panel has torn due to the airbag moving to the expanded configuration.
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
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B60R 21/2165 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member characterised by a tear line for defining a deployment opening
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B60R 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge
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An adjustment mechanism for a seat, the adjustment mechanism permitting the seat to be adjusted along a motion path that provides adjustment of height and/or back inclination of the seat, the mechanism comprising: a base part; a side part for attaching to the seat; a forward link mounted between the base part and the side part such that the forward link can rotate with respect to both the base part and the side part; a rear link mounted to the base part at a first position, the rear link mounted between the base part and the side part such that the rear link can rotate with respect to both the base part and the side part; an adjustment link attached to the rear link at a second position such that the adjustment link and rear link move in unison; and an adjustable strut mounted between the side part and the adjustment link such that the adjustable strut can rotate with respect to both the side part and the adjustment link, the adjustable strut being mounted to the adjustment link at a third position remote from the second position and mounted to the side part at a fourth position, the adjustable strut having a length running between the third position and the fourth position, the length being changeable between a minimum length and a maximum length to move the seat along the motion path by rotation of the forward and rear links with respect to the base part and side part.
B60N 2/16 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable height-adjustable
A vehicle comprising: first and second front electric motors, each front electric motor being coupled to a respective front wheel to drive that front wheel; a rear electric motor, an internal combustion engine, the internal combustion engine and rear electric motor being coupled to a rear axle to drive rear wheels; and three motor control units each comprising drive components, each motor control unit being coupled to a respective electric motor to drive that electric motor using the drive components, and the front and rear electric motors having a common set of physical characteristics so that each of the motor control units has identical drive components.
B60K 6/26 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the motors or the generators
B60K 6/24 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the combustion engines
B60K 6/38 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the driveline clutches
B60K 6/52 - Driving a plurality of drive axles, e.g. four-wheel drive
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Car body, toy car body replica, and/or other replica
A method for detecting artifacts in a surface of a composite component, the composite component comprising reinforcement material, matrix material interspersed with the reinforcement material and matrix material forming the surface of the composite component, the method comprising: directing incident light on to the surface of the composite component, the incident light having a first wavelength; recording radiated light originating from positions on the surface, the radiated light being generated in response to the incident light being directed on to the surface and the radiated light having respective second wavelengths for each position; determining a surface thickness for each position on the surface based on the second wavelength of the radiated light for that position; and detecting one or more artifacts in the matrix material forming the surface based on the surface thickness of at least one position on the surface matching at least one artifact criteria.
A gearbox comprising: an outer intermediate shaft carrying a first set of shaft gears; an inner intermediate shaft carrying a second set of shaft gears, the inner intermediate shaft running concentrically within the outer intermediate shaft; a first lay shaft carrying a first set of drive gears and an output gear positioned along the first lay shaft between two of the first set of drive gears, a second lay shaft carrying a second set of drive gears and an output gear positioned along the second lay shaft between two of the second set of drive gears, each drive gear being coupled to a respective shaft gear to together provide a plurality of gear ratios between the intermediate shafts and the output shaft; and an output shaft, each lay shaft being coupled to the output shaft by the respective output gear.
F16H 3/093 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion without gears having orbital motion exclusively or essentially with continuously- meshing gears, that can be disengaged from their shafts characterised by the disposition of the gears with two or more countershafts
A method for forming a fibre article, the method comprising: locating a fibre preform between a first diaphragm and a second diaphragm, the preform comprising a heat-activatable binder; drawing a vacuum between the first and second diaphragms so as to hold the preform captive between the diaphragms; positioning a first heater plate in contact with the first diaphragm; positioning a second heater plate in contact with the second diaphragm; drawing a vacuum between the first diaphragm and the first heater plate so as to increase the contact between the first diaphragm and the first heater plate; releasing the vacuum between the first diaphragm and the first heater plate; and drawing a vacuum between the second diaphragm and the second heater plate so as to increase the contact between the second diaphragm and the second heater plate.
B29C 70/44 - Shaping or impregnating by compression for producing articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using isostatic pressure, e.g. pressure difference-moulding, vacuum bag-moulding, autoclave-moulding or expanding rubber-moulding
B29C 35/02 - Heating or curing, e.g. crosslinking or vulcanising
B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
A battery system having an output for supplying electrical energy to an electric drive motor of a vehicle, the battery system comprising: a first electrical energy store having a first nominal voltage and being configured to provide a first electrical energy output at a first voltage, the first electrical energy store being connected to a voltage conversion unit; a second electrical energy store having a second nominal voltage, the second nominal voltage being greater than the first nominal voltage, and being configured to provide a second electrical energy output at a second voltage, the second electrical energy store being connected to the output of the battery system; and the voltage conversion unit connecting the first electrical energy store and the second electrical energy store and being configured to convert between the first voltage and the second voltage, and the voltage conversion unit being connected to the output of the battery system such that the first electrical energy store is connected to the output of the battery system via the voltage conversion unit.
A vehicle comprising: a wheel arch; an occupant door rearward of the wheel arch; a heat exchanger rearward of the occupant door; and an airflow passage configured such that, when the vehicle is in forward motion, the airflow passage directs a first rearward airflow from the wheel arch to the heat exchanger, the airflow passage comprising: a channel delimited by at least one surface of the occupant door and being at least partially open to a running surface of the vehicle; and a first inlet duct to the heat exchanger.
A vehicle comprising: an engine comprising two banks of cylinders having axial directions angled relative to each other to form a region running between the axial directions of the two banks; a plurality of exhaust components located in the region; and a heat shield enclosing the exhaust components between the engine and the heat shield, the heat shield comprising an inner surface facing the exhaust components, a first heat shield inlet and a heat shield outlet, and the heat shield being configured to channel an airflow between the first heat shield inlet and the heat shield outlet over the inner surface of the heat shield.
A tape comprising: a backing layer; and an epoxy resin layer adhered to a first surface of the backing layer in a spiral pattern, the first surface providing a first level of adherence to the epoxy resin layer so that when the epoxy resin layer is applied to a surface the backing layer can be removed from the epoxy resin layer.
A tape deposition system, the system comprising: a platform moveable around a closed path in a first direction, the platform having a deposition surface; and a tape deposition head configured to apply lengths of tape along a deposition direction to the deposition surface, the platform being moveable past the deposition head around the closed path along the deposition direction to apply lengths of tape to the deposition surface; and wherein the system is configured to move the platform around the path multiple times to permit multiple lengths of tape to be applied to the deposition surface.
A tape deposition head for applying lengths of tape to a deposition surface, the tape deposition head comprising: a tape cutter having a tape inlet and a tape outlet, the tape cutter comprising: a feed roller configured to drive the tape though the tape cutter from the tape inlet to the tape outlet along a tape path; a nip roller acting against the feed roller to press the tape against the feed roller; and a tape slicer, the tape slicer having a blade for cutting the tape into lengths, the tape slicer being positioned between the feed roller and the tape outlet along the tape path; and a tape conveyor positioned at the tape outlet, the tape conveyor comprising: a deposition roller remote from the tape outlet; a capture roller; a vacuum chamber; and a belt that runs between the capture roller and the deposition roller, the capture roller being positioned proximal to the tape outlet so that tape exiting the tape outlet contacts the belt, the belt being configured to move a cut length of tape to the deposition roller along a capture surface of the tape conveyor for deposition of the length of tape on to the deposition surface, the vacuum chamber generating a variable level of vacuum along the capture surface to hold the length of tape to the belt.
A battery comprising a plurality of battery modules arranged in a row, each battery module comprising a plurality of cells and a housing enclosing the plurality of cells. The battery further comprising a supply coolant conduit and a drain coolant conduit, each adjoining and extending along at least part of the row of battery modules, the supply coolant conduit being configured to supply coolant to multiple ones of the battery modules and the drain coolant conduit being configured to drain coolant from multiple ones of the battery modules.
A battery compartment for holding a plurality of cells, the battery compartment comprising a housing defining a chamber in which the plurality of cells are to be located, a cell tray for supporting the plurality of cells within the chamber and a plurality of openings in a wall of the housing, each opening allowing the passage of electrical cabling through the wall and also coolant flow into or out of the chamber.
H01M 50/172 - Arrangements of electric connectors penetrating the casing
H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
H01M 50/284 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with incorporated circuit boards, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB]
H01M 50/291 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by their shape
A battery comprising a battery housing, a lid for closing the housing and defining therein a chamber; and a plurality of battery modules within the chamber, each module having a plurality of battery cells, and a longitudinal cell tray for supporting the plurality of cells, wherein the cells of the battery modules are open to the chamber.
H01M 50/271 - Lids or covers for the racks or secondary casings
H01M 50/507 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising an arrangement of two or more busbars within a container structure, e.g. busbar modules
H01M 50/289 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs
H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
A battery module comprising a housing defining an internal cell cavity and cells located in the cell cavity. The housing comprises two substantially parallel walls and an end structure extending between the two walls, the end structure defining an end of the housing in a first direction, the end structure being inclined with respect to the top and bottom walls such that the cell cavity extends in the first direction beyond the furthest extent of the top wall, and being configured such that the battery module can nest with a similar battery module.
H01M 50/107 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
H01M 50/258 - Modular batteriesCasings provided with means for assembling
H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
A battery module comprising a cell tray defining a plurality of cell holes for holding cells and a fixing hole for securing the battery module to a vehicle. The battery module further comprising a plurality of cells in the cell holes and a housing enclosing the cells, wherein the fixing hole is accessible outside the region enclosed by the housing.
H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
60.
Car body, toy car body replica and/or other replica
An example vehicle includes a passenger compartment; a nose region forwards of the passenger compartment, the nose region having a top surface; and an airflow deflector positioned on the top surface of the nose region, the airflow deflector comprising a first panel projecting from the top surface of the nose region; and a second panel coupled to the first panel, the second panel being spaced from the first panel to form a channel between the first and second panels, the channel having an inlet facing towards the top surface of the nose region so that a rearwardly moving airflow incident on the first panel is directed towards the channel inlet and an outlet facing away from the top surface of the nose region so that air flowing through the outlet is directed in an upwards direction, the upwards airflow causing disruption to a rearward airflow moving towards the passenger compartment.
A method of cooling an array of battery cells within a chamber in a housing, the battery cells being electrically connected via a busbar having at least one terminal tab for connection to an electrical terminal in the housing, the method comprising the steps of: supplying coolant through an opening in the housing into the chamber; and diverting at least a part of the coolant flow from its inlet flow path due to impingement of the flow upon part of the terminal tab.
H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
H01M 50/264 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks for cells or batteries, e.g. straps, tie rods or peripheral frames
H01M 50/284 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with incorporated circuit boards, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB]
H01M 50/296 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by terminals of battery packs
H01M 50/505 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising a single busbar
H01M 50/569 - Constructional details of current conducting connections for detecting conditions inside cells or batteries, e.g. details of voltage sensing terminals
A method for assembling a battery module, the method comprising: providing a cell tray defining a plurality of cell holes for holding cells; inserting cells into respective cell holes so that the cells each protrude from the cell tray at each end of the cell; attaching a first casing to a first side of the cell tray to enclose the cell ends protruding from the first side; and attaching a second casing to a second side of the cell tray to enclose the cell ends protruding from the second side.
H01M 50/244 - Secondary casingsRacksSuspension devicesCarrying devicesHolders characterised by their mounting method
H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
H01M 50/264 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks for cells or batteries, e.g. straps, tie rods or peripheral frames
H01M 50/505 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising a single busbar
H01M 50/516 - Methods for interconnecting adjacent batteries or cells by welding, soldering or brazing
H01M 50/528 - Fixed electrical connections, i.e. not intended for disconnection
H01M 50/569 - Constructional details of current conducting connections for detecting conditions inside cells or batteries, e.g. details of voltage sensing terminals
H01M 50/284 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with incorporated circuit boards, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB]
A battery cell tray comprising a main body having a plurality of holes extending therethrough from a first face to a second face, a plurality of battery cells, each cell retained in a respective hole of the main body, wherein each cell protrudes out of the main body on both the first and the second faces.
H01M 10/6557 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange arranged between the cells
H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
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Automobiles and parts and fittings therefor. Scale model vehicles; toy vehicles; battery operated remote controlled toy vehicles; electronic remote controlled toy vehicles; remote controlled scale model vehicles; remote controlled toys in the form of scale model vehicles; cases and bags specially adapted for carrying sports equipment; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
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Automobiles and structural parts therefor Bags specially adapted for sports equipment, none of the aforesaid relating to or for the use of golf equipment or golf clubs; Remote-controlled toy vehicles; Scale model vehicles; Toy vehicles
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28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
Goods & Services
Automobiles and parts and fittings therefor. Scale model vehicles; toy vehicles; battery operated remote controlled toy vehicles; electronic remote controlled toy vehicles; remote controlled scale model vehicles; remote controlled toys in the form of scale model vehicles; cases and bags specially adapted for carrying sports equipment; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
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Automobiles and structural parts therefor Bags specially adapted for sports equipment; Remote-controlled toy vehicles; Scale-model vehicles; Toy vehicles
A system and method for assisting a driver in controlling a vehicle, the vehicle comprising one or more driver controls, the method comprising determining an optimal path for the vehicle; determining, based on the current motion of the vehicle and a current setting of one or more driver controls, a predicted path of the vehicle; determining if there is a difference between the optimal path for the vehicle and the predicted path of the vehicle; and if it is determined that there is a difference between the optimal path and the predicted path, delivering haptic and non-haptic feedback to the driver of the vehicle, the feedback comprising an indication that the driver should alter the current setting of one or more driver controls, wherein alteration of the setting of one or more driver controls modifies the motion of the vehicle to reduce the difference.
An augmented reality system for assisting the driver of a vehicle comprising a display headset, a positioning system and a display driver configured to generate graphic elements which appear to the driver to move independently with respect to one another.
A motor control unit for a vehicle comprising an electric drive motor, the motor control unit comprising a first processor, a second processor and a third processor, in which: the third processor is configured to: receive an actuation demand for the vehicle; calculate a torque for the motor in dependence on the actuation demand; and provide the calculated torque to the first processor; the first processor is configured to: receive the calculated torque and a control input of the vehicle; and determine a first control output for the electric drive motor in dependence on the calculated torque and the control input; and the second processor is configured to: receive the first control output from the first processor and the control input of the vehicle; calculate a second control output for the motor in dependence on the control input; and validate the first control output by comparison to the second control output.
H02P 29/032 - Preventing damage to the motor, e.g. setting individual current limits for different drive conditions
B60L 15/12 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for automatic control superimposed on human control to limit the acceleration of the vehicle, e.g. to prevent excessive motor current with circuits controlled by relays or contactors
B60L 15/32 - Control or regulation of multiple-unit electrically-propelled vehicles
A method of forming a fibre article, comprising: providing a former having a contoured forming surface; locating a fibre preform between a first diaphragm and a second diaphragm, the second diaphragm being offset from the forming surface; drawing a vacuum between the first and second diaphragms so as to hold the preform captive between the diaphragms; displacing the second diaphragm towards the former so as to bring the second diaphragm into partial contact with the former; drawing a vacuum between the second diaphragm and the former so as to bring at least a part of the second diaphragm adjoining the preform into conformity with the forming surface; and setting the preform in its configuration; wherein: the fibre preform comprises one or more substantially inextensible fibres extending linearly in a first direction; the forming surface comprises a concavity and prominences on either side of the concavity; and the step of bringing the second diaphragm into partial contact with the former comprises bringing the second diaphragm into contact with the prominences whilst the second diaphragm does not fully contact the concavity and with the substantially inextensible fibres extending from one of the prominences to the other.
A vehicle comprising: an internal combustion engine having a cylinder and an exhaust manifold for collecting exhaust gases expelled from the cylinder; an exhaust system configured to channel exhaust gases along a flow path from the exhaust manifold to an exhaust outlet, the exhaust system comprising an exhaust component configured to cause an alteration to engine-generated sound pulses passing through the exhaust component; and a sound bypass device comprising a sound inlet port at a first location on the exhaust system before a first exhaust component along the flow path and a sound outlet port at a second location on the exhaust system after the first exhaust component along the flow path, the sound bypass device being configured to transmit engine-generated sound pulses from the sound inlet port to the sound outlet port whilst preventing flow of exhaust gases from the sound inlet port to the sound outlet port.
A vehicle comprising: a passenger compartment; a nose region forwards of the passenger compartment, the nose region having a top surface and a front; and a duct running from an inlet to an outlet to permit air flowing into the inlet to be channeled to the outlet, the inlet being positioned at the front of the nose region below the top surface and the outlet being positioned on the top surface of the nose region behind the inlet, the outlet being oriented so that air flowing through the outlet is directed in an upwards direction, the upwards airflow causing disruption to a rearward airflow moving towards the passenger compartment.
A method for forming a fibre article, the method comprising: locating a fibre preform (40) between a first diaphragm and a second diaphragm (104, 105), the preform comprising a heat- activatable binder; drawing a vacuum between the first and second diaphragms so as to hold the preform captive between the diaphragms; positioning a first heater plate (150) in contact with the first diaphragm; positioning a second heater plate (151) in contact with the second diaphragm; drawing a vacuum between the first diaphragm and the first heater plate so as to increase the contact between the first diaphragm and the first heater plate; releasing the vacuum between the first diaphragm and the first heater plate; and drawing a vacuum between the second diaphragm and the second heater plate so as to increase the contact between the second diaphragm and the second heater plate.
B29C 70/44 - Shaping or impregnating by compression for producing articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using isostatic pressure, e.g. pressure difference-moulding, vacuum bag-moulding, autoclave-moulding or expanding rubber-moulding
B29C 35/02 - Heating or curing, e.g. crosslinking or vulcanising
B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
A method of forming a fibre article, comprising: providing a former having a contoured forming surface; locating a fibre preform between a first diaphragm and a second diaphragm, the second diaphragm being offset from the forming surface; drawing a vacuum between the first and second diaphragms so as to hold the preform captive between the diaphragms; displacing the diaphragms relative to the former so as to bring a part of the second diaphragm adjoining the preform into partial conformity with the former; drawing a vacuum between the second diaphragm and the former so as to increase the conformity between the said part of the second diaphragm and the former; and setting the preform in its configuration.
B29C 70/44 - Shaping or impregnating by compression for producing articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using isostatic pressure, e.g. pressure difference-moulding, vacuum bag-moulding, autoclave-moulding or expanding rubber-moulding
B29C 51/10 - Forming by pressure difference, e.g. vacuum
B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
A vehicle, comprising: a vehicle body having a rear; and a variable aerodynamic device positioned at the rear of the vehicle body and being moveable between a lowered configuration and a raised configuration, the variable aerodynamic device comprising: a wing divided along its length into a middle region and outer regions to either side of the middle region, the wing having a reduced width within the middle region relative to the outer regions, and the wing forming part of an outer surface of the vehicle body when the variable aerodynamic device is in the lowered configuration and raised from the vehicle body when the variable aerodynamic device is in the raised configuration.
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Motor land vehicles and parts and fittings therefor. Electronic games; hand-held devices for playing electronic,
computer or video games; games consoles; video games
apparatus; playing cards; scale model vehicles; toy
vehicles; battery operated remote controlled toy vehicles;
electronic remote controlled toy vehicles; remote controlled
scale model vehicles; remote controlled toys in the form of
vehicles; amusement apparatus adapted for use with an
external display screen or monitor; amusement machines,
automatic and coin-operated; sporting apparatus, equipment
and articles; cases and/or bags adapted for carrying sports
equipment; computer-controlled exercise apparatus; parts and
fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
A composite article manufacturing facility comprising: a plurality of forming stations (1), each forming station being capable of forming pieces from a feedstock of a laminar reinforcement material; a plurality of lay-up stations (3), each lay-up station being capable of arranging a stack of the formed pieces in overlapping fashion; a transfer mechanism (2) configured to simultaneously transport formed portions from multiple ones of the forming stations towards multiple ones of the lay-up stations; a memory (93) storing a first sequence of pieces to be laid up at a first one of the lay-up stations and a second sequence of pieces to be laid up at a second one of the lay-up stations; and a controller (90) coupled to the forming stations, the lay-up stations and the transfer mechanism for controlling the operations thereof, the controller having access to the memory and being configured to, when a formed piece of the first sequence and a formed piece of the second sequence are loaded on the transfer mechanism, cause the transport mechanism to simultaneously transport them towards the first and second lay-up stations respectively.
B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
B29B 11/16 - Making preforms characterised by structure or composition comprising fillers or reinforcements
B29C 70/38 - Automated lay-up, e.g. using robots, laying filaments according to predetermined patterns
B29C 70/18 - Fibrous reinforcements only characterised by the structure of fibrous reinforcements using fibres of substantial or continuous length in the form of a mat, e.g. sheet moulding compound [SMC]
B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
A method for forming a composite component, the method comprising: providing a first mould tool and a second mould tool, the first and second mould tools being configured so as to be capable of defining at least part of a mould cavity between them, and the second mould tool having a moulding surface defined by at least two demountable mould bodies; attaching the first mould tool to a press at a first workstation; subsequently, at a second workstation spaced from the first workstation, loading at least part of the second mould tool with reinforcement material whilst the first mould tool remains attached to the press at the first workstation; moving the second mould tool to the press at the first workstation in such a position as to confront the first mould tool; causing the press to effect relative movement of the first and second tools to bring the first and second tools into mating arrangement so as to define a mould cavity therebetween; and setting in shape the reinforcement material located in the mould cavity.
B29C 43/04 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using movable moulds
B29C 45/04 - Injection moulding apparatus using movable moulds
B29C 70/48 - Shaping or impregnating by compression for producing articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using matched moulds, e.g. for deforming sheet moulding compounds [SMC] or prepregs and impregnating the reinforcements in the closed mould, e.g. resin transfer moulding [RTM]
B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
B29K 63/00 - Use of epoxy resins as moulding material
B29K 105/08 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of continuous length, e.g. cords, rovings, mats, fabrics, strands or yarns
A transmission (100) comprising an output shaft (124), a first input shaft (104) carrying one or more wheels (106, 108, 110) for driving the output shaft, a first motor (102) configured to drive the first input shaft, a second input shaft (114) carrying one or more wheels (116, 118, 20) for driving the output shaft, a second motor (112) configured to drive the second input shaft, a coupling mechanism (122) configured to controllably engage to positively connect the first and second input shafts.
F16H 3/00 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
F16H 3/089 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion without gears having orbital motion exclusively or essentially with continuously- meshing gears, that can be disengaged from their shafts characterised by the disposition of the gears all of the meshing gears being supported by a pair of parallel shafts, one being the input shaft and the other the output shaft, there being no countershaft involved
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Motor land vehicles and parts and fittings therefor. Electronic games; hand-held devices for playing electronic,
computer or video games; games consoles; video games
apparatus; playing cards; scale model vehicles; toy
vehicles; battery operated remote controlled toy vehicles;
electronic remote controlled toy vehicles; remote controlled
scale model vehicles; remote controlled toys in the form of
vehicles; amusement apparatus adapted for use with an
external display screen or monitor; amusement machines,
automatic and coin-operated; sporting apparatus, equipment
and articles; cases and/or bags adapted for carrying sports
equipment; computer-controlled exercise apparatus; parts and
fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
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28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
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Motorized land vehicles and parts and fittings therefor *, excluding bicycles and parts and fittings therefor * Electronic games, namely, hand-held consoles for playing electronic, computer or video games; video games consoles; electronic video games apparatus adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor, namely, video game controllers, joy sticks, steering wheels and pedals; playing cards; scale model vehicles * excluding bicycles * ; toy vehicles * excluding bicycles * ; battery operated remote controlled toy vehicles excluding bicycles * ; electronic remote controlled toy vehicles * excluding bicycles * ; remote controlled scale model vehicles; remote controlled toys in the form of scale model vehicles * excluding bicycles * ; amusement apparatus adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor; amusement machines, automatic and coin-operated; * the aforesaid * cases and bags specially adapted for carrying sports equipment * excluding for bikes and parts and fittings therefor, and for cyclists and motorcyclists * ; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods
A vehicle comprising: an occupant cabin; a retractable roof configured to move between a deployed configuration where the roof covers the occupant cabin and a retracted configuration; a housing configured to house the retractable roof when the roof is in the retracted configuration; a moveable cover configured to close the housing and move between a closed configuration where the moveable cover closes the housing and an open configuration to permit the retractable roof to move between the deployed configuration and the retracted configuration; a first electric motor coupled to the retractable roof to be capable of imparting motion to the retractable roof so that, when the first electric motor is activated, the first electric motor causes the retractable roof to move between the deployed configuration and the retracted configuration; a second electric motor coupled to the moveable cover to be capable of imparting motion to the movable cover so that, when the second electric motor is activated, the second electric motor causes the moveable cover to move between the closed configuration and the open configuration; and a control unit configured to control the activation of the first and second electric motors so that, during the movement of the retractable roof between the deployed configuration and the retracted configuration, the moveable cover moves partially simultaneously, with the retractable roof, between the closed configuration and open configuration.
B60J 7/16 - Non-fixed roofsRoofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position non-foldable
E05F 15/603 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors
B60J 7/20 - Vehicle storage compartments for roof parts
A vehicle comprising: a passenger compartment; a roof moveable between a first, closed position in which it covers at least part of the passenger compartment and a second, stowed position in which it does not cover the passenger compartment; and a floor located so as to face the underside of the roof when the roof is in the stowed position, the floor being adapted to define a luggage space between it and the roof when the roof is in the stowed position.
B60J 7/20 - Vehicle storage compartments for roof parts
B60J 7/16 - Non-fixed roofsRoofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position non-foldable
B60R 5/04 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at rear of vehicle
A vehicle wheel structure comprising: a road wheel; a wheel mounting whereby the wheel is mounted to the body of the vehicle, the mounting structure comprising a wheel bearing by which the wheel can revolve about a wheel axis with respect to the body of the vehicle; a wheel cover attached to the wheel by a wheel cover bearing by which the wheel can revolve about the wheel axis with respect to the wheel cover; and a link coupled between (i) the cover and (ii) one of the mounting structure and the vehicle body for resisting rotation of the wheel cover with respect to the wheel mounting about the wheel axis.
B60B 7/02 - Wheel cover discs, rings, or the like, for ornamenting, protecting, or obscuring, wholly or in part, the wheel body, rim, hub, or tyre sidewall made essentially in one part
B60B 7/20 - Wheel cover discs, rings, or the like, for ornamenting, protecting, or obscuring, wholly or in part, the wheel body, rim, hub, or tyre sidewall having an element mounted for rotation independently of wheel rotation
A vehicle comprising: a front surface exposed to the front of the vehicle; a forward ground-engaging wheel; a wheel arch defined by the body of the vehicle, the forward wheel being at least partially located in the wheel arch in at least one configuration of the wheel; and a duct extending from the front surface into the wheel arch, the duct being substantially unobstructed throughout its length.
A vehicle is provided that has a vehicle body, a wheel assembly, a suspension linkage, and a cover panel. The vehicle body has an underside and defines a wheel arch that forms an opening in the underside of the vehicle body. The suspension linkage runs within the wheel arch and couples the wheel assembly to the vehicle body to permit motion of the rotation axis of the wheel assembly relative to the vehicle body. The suspension linkage further comprises a first suspension link coupled between the vehicle body and the wheel assembly, whereby the cover panel is coupled to the first suspension link so that the cover panel moves with the first suspension link. The cover panel further extends across part of the opening so that in forward motion the cover panel directs a rearward moving airflow across the opening.
B60G 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
B62D 37/02 - Stabilising vehicle bodies without controlling suspension arrangements by aerodynamic means
B60G 3/22 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with two or more pivoted arms, e.g. parallelogram all arms being rigid a rigid arm forming the axle housing
A vehicle comprising: a vehicle body comprising a first body panel; and a first variable aerodynamic device comprising: a first spoiler that is resiliently deformable between a lowered position and a raised position, the first spoiler being formed from part of the first body panel; and a first actuator configured to move the first spoiler between the lowered position and the raised position.
