International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC

James C Bradley

Rodney J Klinger

Scott A Wooldridge

Joseph T Penaloza

Anthony Joseph Cook

Brian P Marshall

Sunil K Jain

Brian J Jacquay

Bradley S Carlson

Patricia M Perkins

Joseph Thaddeus Tiglao Penaloza

Christina Marshall

A motor vehicle power take off system for a motor vehicle engine includes a viscous coupling. The input rotor of the viscous coupling is provided with a variable geometry impeller section which allows direct control over the proportion of input torque on the input shaft transferred to the viscous fluid and thereby to an output shaft. Both passive and active control schemes are proposed.

Interactive parasitic devices for engine performance improvement

A power or motive source for an extensible fairing for an articulated motor vehicle is based on a fluid power system. The fluid power system is disposed on the vehicle to be exposed to airflow around the vehicle resulting from forward movement of the vehicle. A coupling mechanism responsive to exposure of the fluid power system to airflow for extending and retracting the extensible fairing responsive to changes in vehicle speed.

Proactive aerodynamic truck trailer shroud

Cooperative operation of an auxiliary power unit having a mechanical power output shaft with a transmission coupled power takeoff operation system of a vehicle is provided by allowing the vehicle's main engine to be cranked by the auxiliary power unit through the power takeoff operation system.

Auxiliary power units for vehicles

A vehicle reporting its position, typically derived from a global positioning or other navigation system, implements idle time limitation protocols based on its position. The particular protocol can be derived from a central, updated location using a telematics link.

Engine idle control using GPS telematics

An ABS tone ring is made of a thermo-set plastic material transparent to electro-magnetic radiation. A plurality of discrete, spaced magnets or ferro-magnetic buttons is arrayed in a circle, embedded in the tone ring. The thermo-set plastic is heat tolerant and resistant to road salt and oxidation and protects the magnets or buttons from oxidation and corrosion.

Tone ring for an anti-lock brake system

An exhaust system for a motor vehicle engine includes mixing vent flaps in the exhaust pipe which open responsive to exhaust temperature. The vent flap forms a portion of the exhaust pipe when closed and is pivotally attached along one edge to the exhaust pipe to open inwardly into the exhaust pipe to constrict and accelerate flow in the pipe to allow outside air to be drawn into the exhaust pipe. A magnetic catch latches the vent flap in its closed position and a magnetic release responsive to increased temperature of the exhaust stream releases the vent flap.

Engine gas temperature reduction

A vehicle having one or more small vehicle-mounted electricity generating wind turbines located within an area of wind recirculation. The electricity generated is used to recharge vehicle batteries, partially power an auxiliary electric propulsion motor, or supply vehicle parasitic loads.

Air power energy transformation to electrical energy for hybrid electric vehicle applications

A combustion engine comprising an exhaust system containing a particulate filter () for trapping particulate matter in engine exhaust passing through the exhaust system. A particulate trapping medium () inside a casing is selectively operable to a relatively lesser porosity for trapping particulate matter in the exhaust and to a relatively greater porosity for facilitating removal of trapped particulate matter during cleaning.

Particulate filter having expansible capture structure for particulate removal

A system () and method for removing heat from an engine compartment in a motor vehicle where heat generated by operation of a heat engine () that propels the vehicle tends to collect. Engine heat is collected in a thermofluid in a reservoir forming an evaporator () where the thermofluid absorbs heat sufficient to evaporate it. The vapor naturally migrates to a condenser () that is cooled sufficiently to condense the vapor back to liquid phase. The liquid falls by gravity back to the condenser.

Thermosyphon heat reduction system for a motor vehicle engine compartment

A passive louver system providing supplemental and localized cooling for an engine compartment is implemented using magnetic catches for opening and closing of the louvers.

Engine compartment temperature sensitive louvers

A system for deploying a barrier deterring approach by pedestrians to the exhaust outlet from a vehicle operates in response to exhaust temperature and stopping of the vehicle.

School bus crossing gate and system for automatic activation

A proactive cooling system and method improve the cooling of a motor vehicle apparatus, such as an engine or transmission, in a motor vehicle. The proactive cooling system boosts the primary cooling system connected to the motor vehicle apparatus by using an electronic controller, an information collecting module for collecting information related to the operation of the motor vehicle and an auxiliary cooling system. The auxiliary cooling system uses a power supply and a secondary cooling system in fluid communication with the primary cooling system. The power supply turns on the secondary cooling system by activating an activator and a secondary pump. The activator opens a bypass circuit to divert coolant from the primary cooling system into the secondary cooling system where the diverted coolant is cooled in a secondary heat exchanger. A secondary pump circulates the coolant through the bypass circuit and back to the primary cooling system.

Method and device for a proactive cooling system for a motor vehicle

A system () and method for removing heat from a confined space such as from engine compartment or service brake of a motor vehicle where heat is generated by operation of a heat engine () that propels the vehicle or application of a friction brake. The system and method do not use engine or electrical power because natural aspiration is used to remove heated air and Curie Temperature of a ferromagnetic material is used to selectively allow and disallow natural aspiration.

System and method for heat removal from confined spaces in a motor vehicle using natural aspiration and curie temperature

The invention involves a vehicle with a cab. The environment of the cab may be maintained by a heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system that will provide cool air to the cab in hot weather and warm air to the cab in colder weather. The HVAC system will have its own specific air heating and cooling components. The HVAC has a supply to the cab for providing the cool or warm air depending on the need. A siphon or alternative point of distribution of the HVAC output may be a HVAC diversion line that leads into the inlet of the turbocharger or supercharger of the vehicle engine to mix with ambient air entering the turbocharger. In an alternative embodiment, a compressed air source may be bled into the turbocharger or supercharger inlet.

Vehicle intercool system

A combination fuel tank and cab floor for a truck tractor utilizes a deck plate over a multi-reservoir base pan. The pan is configured both to divide the fuel storage area and to provide a frame for supporting seats and bunks to be installed on the floor.

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James C Bradley