Controlling vehicles based on current motion characteristicsA technique is directed to controlling a vehicle. The technique involves setting a set of motion control parameters which controls motion of the vehicle to a set of initial values. The technique furth…DRIVE·1d ago·1 min readFollowB60W30/04Textron Innovations Inc.
Electronically actuated seat recline releaseA seat release system and device, the system including an interface assembly that provides actuation signaling, an actuation device that communicatively provides mechanical motion in response to the a…DRIVE·Jun 16·1 min readFollowB64D11/064Textron Innovations Inc.
Device for adjusting tension in a cableA cable tensioner for adjusting the tension in various cables. It may be used with a variety of cables including those that have flexible members routed through bendable sheaths. The cable tensioner i…DRIVE·Jun 16·1 min readFollowB60N2/07Textron Innovations Inc.
Grade-based vehicle motion controlTechniques control a utility vehicle. Such techniques involve setting a set of maximum motion limits imposed on the utility vehicle to a set of initial values. Such techniques further involve receivin…DRIVE·Jun 9·1 min readFollowB60L15/20Textron Innovations Inc.
Off-highway recreational vehicleAn off-highway recreational vehicle includes side-by-side passenger and driver seats held within a chassis. The seats sit low in the chassis and are covered by a roll-over protection system (ROPS), Th…DRIVE·May 26·1 min readFollowF16H57/0489Textron Innovations Inc.
Thermally Disconnecting High Power Busbars For Battery System Propagation ControlA battery system is described with methods and systems for thermally isolating a battery module experiencing thermal runaway. In one embodiment, a thermal actuator can cut a busbar coupling neighborin…DRIVE·Apr 30·1 min readFollowH01M50/581Textron Innovations Inc.
CONTROLLING VEHICLES BASED ON CURRENT LOCATIONS AND CURRENT MOTION CHARACTERISTICSA technique is directed to controlling vehicle motion. The technique involves setting a set of motion control parameters which controls motion of the utility vehicle to a set of initial values. The te…DRIVE·Jun 19·1 min readFollowB60L15/20Textron Innovations Inc.
SELECTIVE EARLY CHARGE TERMINATIONTechniques are directed to charging a battery of a utility vehicle. Such techniques involve receiving a geolocation signal which identifies a current location of the utility vehicle. Such techniques f…DRIVE·May 1·1 min readFollowB60L58/15Textron Innovations Inc.
Magnetorheological (MR) Clutches for Hybrid Drivetrain Power DistributionSystems and techniques for controlling a power distribution of a hybrid powertrain system using magnetorheological (MR) clutches. In embodiments, MR clutches may be used to control the power transfer …DRIVE·Nov 14·2 min readFollowB64D35/02Textron Innovations Inc.
THERMALLY EFFICIENT BATTERY CELL ASSEMBLYA battery cell assembly, including a rolled cell formed from a first electrode and a second electrode rolled together about a longitudinal axis. The rolled cell includes a primary section in which the…DRIVE·Aug 1·1 min readFollowH01M10/0431Textron Innovations Inc.
CONTROLLING ELECTRICAL ACCESS TO A LITHIUM BATTERY ON A UTILITY VEHICLETechniques control a utility vehicle. Such techniques involve storing electric power in a lithium battery of the utility vehicle. Such techniques further involve operating a motor controller of the ut…DRIVE·Mar 21·1 min readFollowB60L53/00Textron Innovations Inc.
AUGMENTED REALITY SYSTEM FOR PILOT AND PASSENGERSThe present invention achieves technical advantages as an aircraft having an augmented reality flight control system integrated with and operable from the pilot seat and an associated pilot headgear u…DRIVE·Dec 21·1 min readFollowB64D43/00Textron Innovations Inc.
Modular Battery Systems for AircraftA modular battery system includes an array of battery modules arranged in at least one stack. Each battery module includes a plurality of battery cells, a first side having positive and negative recep…DRIVE·Oct 12·1 min readFollowH01M50/512Textron Innovations Inc.
FUEL CELLS CONFIGURED TO DELIVER BI-POLAR HIGH VOLTAGE DC POWERA fuel-cell system for powering an electrical load, the system having first and second fuel cells, each having a positive node and a negative node. The positive node of the second fuel cell is electri…DRIVE·Aug 31·1 min readFollowB64D27/24Textron Innovations Inc.
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CHARGE CONTROLA charge control system includes a lithium battery configured to provide lithium battery power to a set of electrical loads, a user signaling device, and control circuitry coupled with the lithium bat…DRIVE·May 18·1 min readFollowH02J7/0029Textron Innovations Inc.
Rotor Assemblies for Vehicle PropulsionA rotor assembly for generating thrust for a vehicle. The rotor assembly includes a rotor hub and a plurality of rotor blade assemblies coupled to the rotor hub. Each rotor blade assembly includes a m…DRIVE·May 11·1 min readFollowB60V1/14Textron Innovations Inc.
Aircraft Battery Systems having Heat Activated Thermal BarriersA battery system includes a plurality of battery modules each formed from a plurality of battery cells. A shared cooling structure is thermally coupled to each of the battery modules. The shared cooli…DRIVE·Mar 16·1 min readFollowB60L58/26Textron Innovations Inc.
External Power Assist Systems for eVTOL AircraftAn external power assist system for an eVTOL aircraft having one or more onboard batteries includes a subsurface power source and a power transfer interface electrically coupled to the subsurface powe…DRIVE·Dec 1·1 min readFollowB60L53/122Textron Innovations Inc.
Modular Battery Systems for AircraftA modular battery system provides propulsive power to the rotor system of an aircraft. The modular battery system includes an array of battery modules arranged in at least one stack. Each battery modu…DRIVE·Nov 24·1 min readFollowH01M50/512Textron Innovations Inc.
FUEL CELL POWERED AIRCRAFT WITH A CATHODE CONVERTIBLE BETWEEN OXYGEN AND AIR AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOFAn aircraft that includes a fuselage, an electric motor driven propulsion system, and a fuel cell system configured to provide electricity to the electric motor. The fuel cell system includes a fuel c…DRIVE·Sep 15·1 min readFollowB64D31/00Textron Innovations Inc.
Line Replaceable Centerbody Assemblies for Ducted PropulsionA ducted propulsion assembly for an aircraft includes a duct and a plurality of stators. The distal ends of the stators are coupled to the duct. The ducted propulsion assembly includes a line replacea…DRIVE·Sep 15·1 min readFollowB64C29/0033Textron Innovations Inc.
Configurable Electrical Architectures for eVTOL AircraftA configurable electrical architecture for an eVTOL aircraft having a takeoff and landing power mode and a cruise power mode. The configurable electrical architecture includes a power-optimized power …DRIVE·Aug 11·1 min readFollowB64D27/24Textron Innovations Inc.
CONTROLLING ELECTRICAL ACCESS TO A LITHIUM BATTERY ON A UTILITY VEHICLETechniques control a utility vehicle. Such techniques involve storing electric power in a lithium battery of the utility vehicle. Such techniques further involve operating a motor controller of the ut…DRIVE·Jul 21·1 min readFollowB60L53/00Textron Innovations Inc.
FLIGHT COMPUTER SYSTEMS & METHODS TO DETERMINE AIRSPEEDAccording to one implementation of the present disclosure, a method for determining airspeed for an unpowered vehicle is disclosed. The method includes: determining first and second body-fixed load fa…DRIVE·Apr 21·1 min readFollowG01P5/02Textron Innovations Inc.
Removable Air Filter Assemblies for AircraftAn air intake system for an aircraft engine includes an air duct having an inlet port to provide fluid communication between the inlet port and the engine and a removable air filter assembly configure…DRIVE·Jul 15·2 min readFollowF02C7/04Textron Innovations Inc.
AUGMENTED REALITY SYSTEM FOR PILOT AND PASSENGERSThe present invention achieves technical advantages as an aircraft having an augmented reality flight control system integrated with and operable from the pilot seat and an associated pilot headgear u…DRIVE·Jul 8·1 min readFollowB64D43/00Textron Innovations Inc.
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CHARGE CONTROLA charge control system includes a lithium battery configured to provide lithium battery power to a set of electrical loads, a user signaling device, and control circuitry coupled with the lithium bat…DRIVE·Apr 8·1 min readFollowG05D1/0297Textron Innovations Inc.
