SEPARATOR ASSEMBLIES FOR USE IN ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES, AND METHODS THEREOFA separator assembly for use in energy storages devices comprising a separator layer and a supporting tape, and methods thereof are disclosed. Separator assemblies utilizing a supporting tape such as …DRIVE·3d ago·1 min readFollowH01M50/457Tesla, Inc.
Dual axis rotational mechanismGenerally described, one or more aspects of the present disclosure relate to the configuration and management of one or more components to facilitate dual axis rotation. More specifically, one or more…DRIVE·5d ago·1 min readFollowB60K35/53Tesla, Inc.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSTALLING A BOOSTER TO A VEHICLEA method for assembling a vehicle can include inserting a plurality of clips into a plurality of holes in a booster, wherein each clip is inserted into a respective hole in the booster; aligning the b…DRIVE·Jun 11·1 min readFollowB60T13/5675Tesla, Inc.
VEHICLE SYSTEMS WITH INTEGRATED SENSORS AND INTEGRATED ACTUATORSThe present disclosure seeks to address various technological problems associated with vehicle technology by providing for integration of sensors and actuators in vehicle systems. For example, a wash …DRIVE·Jun 11·1 min readFollowG07C5/0816Tesla, Inc.
Method of manufacturing a dry electrodeA method for manufacturing a dry electrode via a multi-roll calender system including providing the multi-roll calender system including a first, second, and third calendering rolls, each roll downstr…DRIVE·Jun 9·1 min readFollowH01M4/0435Tesla, Inc.
METHODS OF PREPARING ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIALS BY HOMOGENIZATION OF PRECURSOR MIXTURES, AND PRODUCTS THEREOFA method for forming an electrode active material comprising mixing a lithium source and an active material precursor utilizing homogenization and sintering processes, and products thereof, are disclo…DRIVE·May 14·1 min readFollowC01G53/44Tesla, Inc.
TRIMMING AND PEELING SYSTEMS FOR MANUFACTURING DRY ELECTRODESGenerally described, one or more aspects of the present disclosure relate to systems, methods, and devices for trimming and peeling electrode films. The system can be integrated into a calender rollin…DRIVE·May 14·1 min readFollowB21B15/0007Tesla, Inc.
MAGNETIC SPLITTABLE SUN VISORAn automotive sun visor includes a first panel having a first height and a first length, a second panel having a second height and a second length, a panel coupling mechanism including at least one ma…DRIVE·May 14·1 min readFollowB60J3/0278Tesla, Inc.
CONTROL AND MONITORING CIRCUITRY FOR ILLUMINATED INTERFACEAn illuminated interface system may include an illumination circuit, a switch circuit, and a controller. The illumination circuit is configured to illuminate a light source. The switch circuit is conf…DRIVE·May 14·1 min readFollowH05B45/325Tesla, Inc.
AUTOMATED ADJUSTMENT OF VEHICLE DIRECTION BASED ON ENVIRONMENT ANALYSISThe present disclosure relates to systems and methods for managing vehicle operations utilized for autonomous driving. An example method includes obtaining a set of inputs corresponding to a set of op…DRIVE·May 14·1 min readFollowB60W50/082Tesla, Inc.
INLINE TERAHERTZ MEASUREMENT DEVICE FOR DRY ELECTRODE FILM MANUFACTURING, AND METHODS THEREOFA system and method for processing a dry electrode film comprising a roller system, a terahertz measurement device and a dry electrode powder mixture dispenser, are disclosed. The measurement device m…DRIVE·May 7·1 min readFollowG01N21/3581Tesla, Inc.
INTEGRATED RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULEThe present disclosure provides for technological solutions that address technological challenges arising in the field of vehicle components. Some examples include system architectures that integrate …DRIVE·May 7·1 min readFollowB60R21/017Tesla, Inc.
CONE FEEDING ELECTRODE POWDER DISTRIBUTIONGenerally described, one or more aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods, systems, and devices related to a powder dispensing system, including a pair of calender rolls, a first conical ho…DRIVE·Apr 30·1 min readFollowB28B13/0225Tesla, Inc.
REAL GAP AND MINIMUM GAP METHODS OF CALENDERING A DRY ELECTRODE FILM, AND SYSTEMS THEREOFCalendering methods that accurately and/or precisely calender dry electrode films, and systems thereof, are described. The methods and systems are able to control the calendering nip and/or calenderin…DRIVE·Apr 30·1 min readFollowH01M4/0435Tesla, Inc.
COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DRY ELECTRODE FILMS INCLUDING MICROPARTICULATE NON-FIBRILLIZABLE BINDERSProvided herein are dry process electrode films, and energy storage devices incorporating the same, including a microparticulate non-fibrillizable binder having certain particle sizes. The electrode f…DRIVE·Apr 30·1 min readFollowH01M4/623Tesla, Inc.
POWDER BRIDGE VALVE METERING DEVICE FOR DRY BATTERY ELECTRODE MANUFACTURINGA powder dispensing apparatus having an elongate wedge-shaped hopper including one or more fluidized plates is described. The powder dispensing apparatus can be positioned above a pair of calender rol…DRIVE·Apr 23·1 min readFollowB22F3/03Tesla, Inc.
LOW-PROFILE RATTLE MITIGATION TRIM CLIPExamples relate to vehicle trim attachment systems. A trim clip includes a pin, a grommet, and an overmold. An internal snap feature connects the pin and grommet, enabling a compact design. The overmo…DRIVE·Apr 23·1 min readFollowF16B21/076Tesla, Inc.
GENERATING LANE SEGMENTS USING EMBEDDINGS FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE NAVIGATIONPresented herein are systems and methods for generating pathways for autonomously navigating through an environment. A computing system can identify a tensor comprising encodings derived from sensor d…DRIVE·Apr 23·2 min readFollowB60W60/001Tesla, Inc.
SHAPED ELECTRODE FILMS, AND METHODS THEREOFA method of forming a shaped electrode film and products thereof, are described. The electrode film having a shaped edge may aid in the core circularity of electrode assemblies, which may improve the …DRIVE·Apr 16·1 min readFollowH01M4/70Tesla, Inc.
HYDRAULIC OVERLAY SYSTEM FOR REDUCING BRAKE DRAGA system and method for reducing brake drag in vehicles equipped with electronic parking brakes (EPB) is disclosed. The system includes an EPB, a brake caliper with a piston having a seal groove conta…DRIVE·Apr 16·1 min readFollowB60T13/745Tesla, Inc.
ADAPTIVE ELECTROMAGNETIC DAMPING FOR STORAGE COMPARTMENTA magnetic closure system has a biasing apparatus to apply a closing force to a movable member to bias the movable member toward a closed position. An electromagnet applies a damping force opposing th…DRIVE·Apr 16·1 min readFollowE05C19/166Tesla, Inc.
MODELING TECHNIQUES FOR VISION-BASED PATH DETERMINATIONDisclosed herein are methods and systems for using artificial intelligence modeling techniques to generate a path for an ego. In an embodiment, a method comprises retrieving image data of a space arou…DRIVE·Apr 9·1 min readFollowG01C21/3602Tesla, Inc.
WIPER FRICTION ESTIMATION FOR AUTOWIPER PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTSystems and methods for estimating wiper friction in a vehicle can include receiving, by a processor, sensor data indicating electrical power input to a wiper motor and a position of a wiper blade cou…DRIVE·Apr 9·1 min readFollowB60S1/0896Tesla, Inc.
AIRFLOW OPTIMIZATION FOR CABIN COMFORTDisclosed examples relate to a Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) apparatus for a vehicle. The apparatus includes a suction HVAC unit with a plenum, a hot air pocket extraction duct con…DRIVE·Apr 2·1 min readFollowB60H1/00564Tesla, Inc.
DRIVE UNIT BOOST CONVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLESExamples relate to an electric vehicle charging system comprising a drive unit with a motor and inverter, a battery pack, a charging interface, and a controller. The controller reconfigures the drive …DRIVE·Apr 2·1 min readFollowB60L53/24Tesla, Inc.
REAL TIME TRAJECTORY PLANNING SYSTEM WITH DYNAMIC MODELLING OF COMPONENT LEVEL SYSTEM LATENCY FOR SELF DRIVING VEHICLESSystems and methods for autonomous driving which calculates path trajectories by incorporating latencies of vehicle components and calculations so that when the vehicle is in an autonomous driving mod…DRIVE·Apr 2·1 min readFollowB60W60/0015Tesla, Inc.
COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DRY ELECTRODE FILMS INCLUDING ELASTIC POLYMER BINDERSProvided herein are dry process electrode films, and energy storage devices incorporating the same, including an elastic polymer binder. In some embodiments, the dry process electrode films are PTFE-f…DRIVE·Apr 2·1 min readFollowH01M4/622Tesla, Inc.
FLAGGED ELECTRODES FOR TABLESS ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES, ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, AND PROCESSES THEREOFGenerally described, one or more aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods, systems, and devices related to forming an energy storage device with a wound sequentially flagged electrode inclu…DRIVE·Apr 2·1 min readFollowH01M50/533Tesla, Inc.
COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PRELITHIATING ENERGY STORAGE DEVICESAn energy storage device can include a cathode, an anode, and a separator between the cathode and the anode. At least one of the electrodes can include an electrode film prepared by a dry process. The…DRIVE·Mar 26·1 min readFollowH01M4/0445Tesla, Inc.
VEHICLE SEAT SYSTEMA seat assembly for an automotive vehicle can include a continuous frame securable to a chassis of the automotive vehicle. The continuous frame can include a seat portion, a backrest portion, and a hi…DRIVE·Mar 5·1 min readFollowB60N2/23Tesla, Inc.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE RANGE EXTENDER INTEGRATIONExample methods to manage a plurality of battery packs of an electric vehicle include initiating a charging process for a primary battery pack and an auxiliary battery pack, determining that an Open C…DRIVE·Feb 19·1 min readFollowB60L58/22Tesla, Inc.
METHOD FOR ENHANCING DRY ELECTRODE ELECTROLYTE ABSORPTION AND SEPARATOR ADHESION, AND SYSTEMS THEREOFAn activated electrode film comprising an active material and an activated binder, and methods thereof, are disclosed. An electrode film may be plasma treated to produce an activated electrode film co…DRIVE·Feb 12·1 min readFollowH01M4/049Tesla, Inc.
ULTRA WIDE BAND (UWB) BASED AUTOMATIC TRUNK ADJUSTMENTSystems and methods are described herein for a system to automatically execute actions associated with moveable closures of one or more trunk compartments of a vehicle. The system may detect a user de…DRIVE·Jan 8·1 min readFollowB60R25/245Tesla, Inc.
INTEGRATED HEATER FOR BATTERYAspects of this disclosure relate to a system for energy storage with integrated heating. The system can include a battery cell. The system can include a battery management board assembly coupled to t…DRIVE·Dec 18·1 min readFollowH01M10/6571Tesla, Inc.
VEHICLE HOOD HINGE ASSEMBLYA hinge assembly is provided to lift a hood of a vehicle relative to a vehicle body in anticipation of, during, or right after a collision has occurred to cushion contact with a pedestrian. The hood s…DRIVE·Jul 17·1 min readFollowB60R21/38Tesla, Inc.
VEHICULAR SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR BELTED SEATSVehicular seat suspension systems that do not include scissor mechanisms or pivot joints to improve lateral stability and substantially eliminate deflection during operation, testing and/or crashes. I…DRIVE·Jul 10·1 min readFollowB60N2/509Tesla, Inc.
COMPLIANT MECHANISM FOR SUSPENSION HEIGHT SENSORA compliant mechanism is provided for monitoring the position of a suspension of a vehicle. The compliant mechanism can include a body for coupling to both an angle sensor and the suspension of the ve…DRIVE·Jun 26·1 min readFollowB60G7/001Tesla, Inc.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HAPTIC CALIBRATIONA switchpack for a vehicle is provided that includes a haptic motor configured to provide haptic feedback to a user in a first mode of operation and provide haptic feedback to at least one sensor in a…DRIVE·Mar 6·1 min readFollowB62D1/046Tesla, Inc.
VEHICLE CHARGING MANAGEMENT BASED ON VARIABLE CHARGING WINDOWSThe charging management system based on variable charging windows is disclosed. The system can receive and/or determine an anticipated/desired time for the beginning operation of the vehicle. The syst…DRIVE·Jan 16·1 min readFollowB60L53/65Tesla, Inc.
MANAGING CHARGING STATIONS BASED ON USAGE DATAThe present disclosure related to a management of a plurality of charging stations utilizing collected usage data. A network service receives and maintains correlated charging station use data as time…DRIVE·Jan 16·1 min readFollowB60L53/67Tesla, Inc.
