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Hook suspended energy storage module
An energy storage arrangement for a vehicle, the energy storage arrangement comprising a first energy storage module comprising a first surface, and at least one hook member arranged on the first surface, and a second energy storage module comprising a first wall and a second wall, the first and second walls being transversally offset from each other, and a first chassis connecting member arranged on the first wall, wherein the second energy storage module is suspendable to a frame of the vehicle by the first chassis connecting member, wherein the at least one hook member is hooked on a portion of the first wall of the second energy storage module to suspend the first energy storage module to the second energy storage module.
Owner:VOLVO TRUCK CORP
Device for switching and actuating multiple functions of a charging and / or filler-neck compartment system of a vehicle, and charging and / or filler-neck compartment system having such a device
A device for switching and actuating multiple functions of a charging and / or filler-neck compartment system having a charging and / or filler-neck compartment and a cover which is movable relative to the charging and / or filler-neck compartment. The device has a drive element with a drive shaft, wherein the drive shaft is operatively connected to the cover such that, when the drive shaft rotates, the cover is movable relative to the charging and / or filler-neck compartment. The device furthermore has a mechanical control or switching mechanism, in particular in the form of or with a gearing mechanism, wherein the mechanical control or switching mechanism is designed such that, when the drive shaft rotates, a rotational movement of the drive shaft can be picked off by the mechanical control or switching mechanism for the purposes of manipulating at least one functional component of the charging and / or filler-neck compartment system as required.
Owner:ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC
Electric vehicle battery unit and battery unit installation method
ActiveUS12403794B2Fuel cell heat exchangeCells structural combinationElectric-vehicle batteryElectrical battery
An electric vehicle (EV) battery unit and installation method is provided herein. The EV battery unit includes a modular housing with a central section with batteries positioned therein and a first lateral section with a battery cooler that is designed to reduce a temperature of the batteries and an inverter that is positioned therein and electrically coupled to the batteries. The modular housing further includes a first frame attachment interface profiled to attach to a first longitudinal frame rail in an EV and a second frame attachment interface profiled to attach to a second longitudinal frame rail in the EV, where the batteries are positioned laterally between the first and second frame attachment interfaces.
Owner:DANA HEAVY VEHICLE SYSTEMS GROUP LLC
Fuel cell placement for refuse vehicle
A refuse vehicle includes a chassis. The chassis includes a right frame member and a left frame member spaced apart in a lateral direction and extending lengthwise in a longitudinal direction, the right frame member being separate from the left frame member. The refuse vehicle further includes a body supported by the right frame member and the left frame member, the body defining a refuse compartment, and a hydrogen power system including a plurality of fuel cells longitudinally disposed along the chassis, positioned between the right frame member and the left frame member. The hydrogen power system may also include plurality of fuel pods for providing hydrogen to the fuel cells. The hydrogen power system can be packaged in modular pods on various locations of the refuse vehicle. The hydrogen power system can work in conjunction with other power sources or fuels (e.g., electric batteries, ultra-capacitors, diesel ICE, CNG, etc.).
Owner:OSHKOSH CORPORATION
Charging door provided with projection lamp and method of controlling projection of same
ActiveUS12475747B2Lighting circuitsLighting and heating apparatusControl theoryMechanical engineering
A charging door provided with a projection lamp and a method of controlling projection of the same, includes a base, a charging door panel, a connection member, and a projection lamp module, wherein a charging port is formed in the base, and a vehicle is charged through the charging port, the charging door panel is pivotably mounted to the base, the connection member connects the base and the charging door panel with each other, and a mounting hole is formed in the connection member, and the projection lamp module is mounted in the mounting hole of the connection member, and the projection lamp module is electrically connected to a controller to be turned on or off according to a command signal of the controller and to project light of a predetermined color, based on a command signal of the controller.
Owner:HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD +1
Agricultural tractor
The present disclosure relates to an agricultural tractor. In an agricultural tractor according to the present disclosure, a first injection hole for injecting fuel is arranged on a first fender side, and a second injection hole for injecting cleaning fluid is arranged on a second fender side. According to the present disclosure, effects are achieved in that a design with the aesthetics of a symmetrical balance is enabled and the center of gravity can be stably maintained.
Owner:LS MTRON LTD
Compressed-gas fuel system cabinets and related methods
PCT designated stageWO2025212082A1Vessel mounting detailsVessel geometry/arrangement/sizeMechanicsPressure vessel
This disclosure includes compressed-gas fuel system cabinets, each having a frame and a cover coupled together via fasteners to support and contain compressed-gas fuel system components, such as fuel pressure vessels. The frame, cover, and / or fasteners can be configured to facilitate assembly of the cabinet—in terms of safety and / or speed—and / or access to or servicing of the components contained within the cabinet.
Owner:ZIMMERMAN MICHAEL +2
Whole vehicle layout structure of hydrogen fuel electric light truck
PendingCN120481583AVehicle with raised loading platformElectric propulsion mountingElectrical batteryAir filter
The invention provides a hydrogen fuel electric light truck whole truck structure. The hydrogen fuel electric light truck whole truck structure comprises a cab, a container, a truck frame, a hydraulic tail plate system, a hydrogen system, an electric system, a cooling system and an air brake system. The hydraulic tail plate system comprises a hydraulic tail plate, a hydraulic tail plate oil original tank, a hydraulic tail plate controller and a hydraulic tail plate cross beam; the hydrogen system comprises a hydrogen fuel electric pile, a left hydrogen storage tank, a right hydrogen storage tank, an air inlet air filter and an exhaust silencer; the power system comprises a battery pack, an all-in-one unit, a DCDC, a DCAC, a PTC, a hydrogen stack high-voltage box, a battery high-voltage box, a charging port and a low-voltage power supply unit; the cooling system comprises a high-pressure radiator, a low-pressure radiator, a low-pressure radiator water replenishing tank, a high-pressure radiator water replenishing tank, an air conditioner condenser, an air conditioner electric compressor and an integrated kettle; the air brake system comprises an inflating pump, a drying tank, a lower air cylinder, an upper air cylinder, a front axle and an electric drive axle. The layout of the whole truck can be optimized, so that the hydrogen fuel electric light truck can be compatible with an air brake and a hydraulic tail plate.
Owner:JIANGLING MOTORS
Vehicle body structure and vehicle
The utility model provides a vehicle body structure and a vehicle, the vehicle body structure comprises a front wall cross beam assembly and an oil pipe which are arranged behind a power assembly in the length direction of a vehicle body, a local section of the oil pipe is located between a cross beam body of the front wall cross beam assembly and the power assembly, and the vehicle body structure further comprises a protective cover arranged on the front side of the front wall cross beam assembly and used for protecting the front wall cross beam assembly. The local section is connected with the front wall cross beam assembly and used for covering the oil pipe; the energy absorption structure is connected with the front wall cross beam assembly, and at least part of the energy absorption structure is located on the front side of the front wall cross beam assembly. According to the vehicle body structure, the collision degree of the power assembly on the front wall cross beam assembly can be reduced, the protection performance on the oil pipe is enhanced, the safety risk of oil leakage caused by the fact that the oil pipe is possibly damaged due to collision is reduced, and the collision resistance and safety of the whole vehicle are improved.
Owner:ZHEJIANG ZEEKR INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD +1
Reconfiguration of combustion engine powered haul truck with hybrid hydrogen fuel cell and battery power supply
ActiveUS12391109B2Reactant parameters controlElectric propulsion mountingVehicle frameElectrical battery
A retrofit mining haul truck includes a hybrid hydrogen fuel cell / battery-based powerplant in place of a carbon fuel-based powerplant. The retrofit mining haul truck includes a frame, a tray coupled to the frame, and a deck coupled to the frame forward of at least a portion of the tray. A battery system is mounted to the deck of the retrofit mining haul truck. A hydrogen storage system (HSS) is installed in an engine bay volume of the retrofit mining haul truck. The engine bay was configured to contain a combustion engine (e.g., a diesel engine) prior to retrofitting the retrofit mining haul truck. At least a portion of a fuel cell system is installed in a wheel pocket of the retrofit mining haul truck. The wheel pocket was configured to contain a diesel tank prior to retrofitting the retrofit mining haul truck.
Owner:CUMMINS INC
Locking system for a vehicle lid
A locking system for locking a lid of a vehicle including: a lid, a movement actuator for moving the lid, a lock having a roto-translating pin with a head suitable for being engaged in a seat of the lid, and an actuator of the lock that moves the roto-translating pin. The actuator has an electric motor and a motion reducer. The electric motor is suitably configured so as to rotate in a first rotational direction to move the roto-translating pin from a retracted position to an extracted position, and in a second rotational direction to move the roto-translating pin from the extracted position to the retracted position.
Owner:CEBI ITALY SPA
Automobile fuel tank cap with 360-degree multi-response torque structure
The utility model discloses an automobile fuel tank cap with a 360-degree multi-sound torque structure, which comprises an upper cap and a lower cap, an inner fluted disc is arranged on the inner side of the upper cap, a plurality of ratchets meshed with the inner fluted disc are arranged on the lower cap, and the ratchets are arranged at the end of the lower cap in an upward protruding mode. The inner teeth and the ratchets which form the inner fluted disc are respectively provided with a bevel edge and a straight edge. According to the fuel tank cap, the simple structure that the ratchets are matched with the inner fluted disc is adopted to remind an operator that the fuel tank cap is screwed tightly, a plurality of continuous sounds are made when the rotating torque reaches a certain degree to remind a user that the fuel tank cap assembly is installed in place when screwed tightly, the structure is simple, the number of components is small, and assembling is more convenient.
Owner:HUATE AUTO PARTS (ZHEJIANG) CO LTD
Fuel system mountable to a vehicle frame rail
A fuel system is provided that includes a fuel system frame and in some cases access steps. The frame can be mounted to a vehicle frame rail. Bracket assemblies can be coupled to the fuel system frame at a plurality of positions. The fuel tank can be mounted at neck portions thereof and can be supported on the frame rail between the neck portions, e.g., spaced a distance from the neck portions in a longitudinal direction of the fuel system. The access steps can be non-rectangular to provide a wide stepping portion even if the fuel system includes large tanks. The steps can be directly supported by an outside surface of the tank.
Owner:AGILITY FUEL SYSTEMS LLC
Bracket for supporting a battery and a gas tank
A bracket for supporting a high voltage traction battery and a gas tank of a vehicle, the bracket comprising a frame attachment portion comprising a frame supporting surface configured to be connected to a frame of the vehicle, a battery connecting portion comprising a battery interface surface configured to be connected to, and support, the high voltage traction battery, and a gas tank supporting portion extending from the frame attachment portion to the battery connecting portion, the gas tank supporting portion comprising a gas tank supporting surface configured to support the gas tank, wherein the gas tank supporting surface is arranged on an opposite side of the bracket compared to the frame supporting surface and the battery interface surface, the gas tank supporting surface being shaped to at least partly enclose the gas tank.
Owner:VOLVO TRUCK CORP
Vehicle fuel system and vehicle fuel system malfunction detection method
A vehicle fuel system according to the invention includes a fuel filler flap that blocks an opening of a fuel filler space to be openable and closable, a locking mechanism that regulates opening and closing operation of the fuel filler flap, and a detector that detects the opening and closing operation of the fuel filler flap. A controller is able to determine an operational state of the fuel filler flap multiple times within one driving cycle of a vehicle, which improves a frequency of diagnosing the operational state of the fuel filler flap and a stuck-closed state of the detector.
Owner:SUBARU CORP
Locking device for locking charging, fueling, or service flaps
ActiveUS12546148B2Vehicle sub-unit featuresElectric vehicle charging technologyStructural engineeringMechanical engineering
Owner:ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC
Gas forklift
The invention discloses a gas forklift, which comprise a forklift body and also comprises a gas tank, wherein the gas tank is arranged on a rear seat of the forklift body through a fixed support; the fixed support comprises a support frame and clamp rings; the clamp rings are formed by hinging two arc-shaped clamp arms; the end parts of one arc-shaped clamp arm is provided with a clamp splice; the clamp splice is provided with a through hole; the end part of the other arc-shaped clamp arms is hinged with an insertion; and each insertion is provided with an insertion rod which passes through the through hole and is locked by a nut. By adopting the structure, the gas forklift disclosed by the invention has the following advantages that 1, as the gas tank is installed on the rear seat of the forklift, the service time of the gas of the forklift can be prolonged, frequent gas filling is avoided, and the working efficiency is increased; 2, meanwhile, the gas tank is convenient in replacement, so that operation troubles brought by opening the rear seat of the forklift when gas filling is performed are avoided; and 3, the two arc-shaped clamp arms can be conveniently connected or loosened, therefore, not only is the gas tank fixed but also the gas tank can be conveniently replaced.
Owner:ANHUI DEMO NEW ENERGY FORKELEVATOR
Electrically-driven type work machine
PendingJP2025151034AElectric propulsion mountingSoil-shifting machines/dredgersThermodynamicsHydrogen tank
To provide an electrically-driven type work machine such that a hydrogen gas hardly stagnates in a vehicle body even when a fuel battery is mounted.SOLUTION: An electrically-driven type work machine comprises: a fuel battery 21; an electric motor driven with electric power supplied from the fuel battery 21; a hydrogen tank 50 reserving hydrogen to be supplied to the fuel battery 21; and a hydrogen tank-side exterior cover 90A covering the fuel battery 21, electric motor, and hydrogen tank 50, wherein the fuel battery 21 and electric motor are partitioned off from the hydrogen tank 50 by a partition member 95, and the hydrogen tank-side exterior cover 90A is provided with an opening above the hydrogen tank 50.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5B
Owner:HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO LTD
Flap device for a motor vehicle and arrangement
A flap device (10) for a motor vehicle, comprising a cover element (16) pivotably mounted between a closed position (18) and an open position, a drive device (32) by means of which the cover element (16) can be driven, a locking device (36) comprising a locking element (38) movable between a locking position (40), in which the cover element (16) is secured against pivoting from the closed position (18) by means of the locking element (38), and a release position (42), and an actuation element (48) movable between an actuation position (50), in which the cover element (16) is acted upon at a contact point (54) by the actuation element (48) to pivot from the closed position (18), and a rest position (52), wherein the locking element (38) is trained as a Bowden cable (58),first coupling device (60) is coupled to the drive device (32) and the actuation element (48) is coupled to the drive device (32) via a second coupling device (64) designed as a Bowden cable (62).
Owner:MERCEDES BENZ GROUP AG
Lid opening / closing device
Owner:NHK SPRING CO LTD
Removable range extender for a motor vehicle and motor vehicle with a removable range extender
PendingDE102024102166A1Electric propulsion mountingVehicle sub-unit featuresConvertersControl theory
The invention relates to a removable range extender (12) for a motor vehicle (10), comprising an energy converter designed to convert a fuel into electrical energy; a fuel storage unit for storing and providing the fuel for the energy converter; wherein the range extender (12) is designed to be releasably fastened outside a vehicle interior, at least partially to a rear region (14) or roof region of the motor vehicle (10). The invention further relates to a motor vehicle (10) having a removable range extender (12).
Owner:MAXEKART AACHEN GMBH
Removable tank for a vehicle, in particular for a motor vehicle, and vehicle provided with at least one such tank
PendingUS20250290606A1Vessel mounting detailsVessel geometry/arrangement/sizeFuel tankControl theory
A refillable removable tank for an electric motor vehicle, the tank having a body suitable for containing pressurized gas and a first delivery connector suitable for being associated with a second connector for a motor vehicle, the association of the first and second connectors allowing the pressurized gas to enter into and / or exit from the body of the tank. The body of the tank is elongated, has a body axis and is surrounded by a lateral protective shell that is coaxial with the body, which lateral protective shell has a handle for gripping the tank. The shell has at least two engagement elements which are aligned in a direction parallel to the axis of the body and are suitable for associating the shell with a shuttle for positioning the tank in the vehicle.
Owner:ANNAJAH MOTORS
Energy storage device for a vehicle, comprising a tank and an electrochemical battery
PCT designated stageWO2025172150A1Electric propulsion mountingVehicle sub-unit featuresMotorized vehicleElectrochemical cell
The invention relates to an energy storage device (2) for a motor vehicle (1), comprising: - a set of electrochemical cells (21), - a tank (3, 3') for storing an energy fluid, and - a casing (30) intended for attachment to a chassis (31) of the vehicle, the casing supporting the set of electrochemical cells and the tank.
Owner:RENAULT SA
Fuel tank and pump system
An in-tank fuel pump assembly and mounting system is disclosed which may be configured for mounting inside a fuel tank. The assembly includes a pump housing, pump mounted to the housing, and pressure relief valve. The housing may comprise upper and lower pump housing units coupled together. The upper housing unit is configured for mounting to a tank opening, which in one implementation may be the fuel fill opening. The lower housing unit extends into the tank to approximately the bottom of the tank. A fuel fill fluid pathway is created through the housing for adding fuel to the tank while the pump assembly remains in situ. The upper housing unit may include a removable fuel cap. The pump housing may include an integral vapor trap.
Owner:DISCOVERY ENERGY LLC
Method for detecting a movement of a flap of a motor vehicle
PendingUS20250354427A1Synchronous motors startersPower-operated mechanismMotorized vehicleVoltage divider
A method for detecting movement of a vehicle body component moveable by an electric motor having a rotor and a three-phase stator, and a motor vehicle. The method includes: loading two stator phases with a pulse-width-modulated voltage and maintaining a third stator phase at a free-floating state; monitoring the third stator phase as a measuring point for an inductive voltage divider formed using the two stator phases; and detecting movement of the vehicle body component when an electric signal at a measuring point or a variable derived from the electric signal exceeds a specified threshold value. The motor vehicle includes a control device that is operable to perform the method.
Owner:MAGNA AUTECA
Work vehicle
A work vehicle includes a vehicle body, a fuel cell installed on the vehicle body, a radiator positioned side by side with the fuel cell, and a support that supports the radiator. The support includes a first support connected to the vehicle body and the radiator, and a second support connected to the fuel cell and the radiator.
Owner:KUBOTA CORP
Lid opening and closing device
Owner:U SHIN LTD
All-terrain vehicle
ActiveUS12623745B2Chain/belt transmissionCombustion-air/fuel-air treatmentVehicle frameInternal combustion engine
An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) has a frame having front and rear ends, an internal combustion engine connected to the frame, the engine including a front portion and a rear portion, a single cylinder defining a cylinder axis, an air intake port defined in the front portion facing towards the front end of the frame, and an exhaust port defined in the rear portion facing towards the rear end of the frame. The ATV further has an exhaust assembly fluidly connected to the exhaust port. The exhaust assembly extends from the engine towards the rear end of the frame. The ATV further has a continuously variable transmission operatively connected to the engine, which includes a primary pulley being operatively connected to the engine, a secondary pulley, a drive belt looped around the primary and secondary pulleys, and a housing enclosing the primary pulley, the secondary pulley, and the drive belt.
Owner:BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PROD INC
Detachable range extender system for vehicle
The invention discloses a detachable range extender system for a vehicle, and relates to the technical field of range extenders, and the detachable range extender system is characterized in that a range extender is mounted in a mounting frame, and the mounting frame is detachably mounted on the vehicle, so that the range extender is detachably mounted on the vehicle; the range extender comprises a fuel tank assembly, an engine assembly, a generator assembly and an exhaust assembly, the fuel tank assembly is used for providing fuel for the engine assembly, the engine assembly is connected with the generator assembly to drive the generator assembly to generate electricity, and the generator assembly is used for being electrically connected with a battery device of the vehicle to charge the battery device. The exhaust system is connected with the engine assembly to exhaust tail gas generated by the engine assembly. The range extender system is detachably mounted on the vehicle, so that a user can selectively realize pure electric or oil-electric hybrid driving, endurance anxiety is reduced, 'one vehicle has two purposes', and the vehicle not only can meet urban short-distance environmental protection requirements, but also can meet power requirements of long journeys.
Owner:CHINA FAW CO LTD