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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181612 | Variable valve timing apparatus and control method therefor An ECU executes a program including the steps of: detecting engine speed NE (S100); and stopping power supply to an electric motor of an intake VVT mechanism (S104), if engine speed NE is equal to or lower than a threshold value NE (0) (YES at S102 | 05/22/2012 |
| 8180552 | Variable valve timing apparatus and control method thereof In valve timing control after issuance of an engine stop instruction with a prescribed value set as a target phase, an ECU delays permission of an engine stop process within a prescribed time period while an intake valve phase has not yet reached the target value, s... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8165785 | Variable valve timing apparatus and control method therefor An ECU executes a program including the step of stopping power supply to an electric motor if a phase of an intake valve is in a first region between the most retarded angle and CA. In the case where the phase of the intake valve is in the first region, the rotation... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8165778 | Variable valve timing apparatus and control method thereof At the time of reference position learning for ensuring accuracy in detecting a valve timing, an operation amount of an actuator is set such that intake valve phase changes to a position of most retarded angle as a reference phase. When the intake valve phase reache... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8161926 | Device and method for controlling internal combustion engine If it is necessary to rapidly change a phase of an intake camshaft and an intake VVT mechanism relatively slow in responsiveness as it is associated with an “A” bank of a V-type, 8-cylinder engine is in operation for at least a predetermined period of time, an E... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8050064 | Semiconductor power conversion device A surge voltage target setting unit obtains a main circuit power supply voltage of a semiconductor power conversion device based on an inter-terminal voltage of a semiconductor switching element detected by a voltage detection unit, and sets a control target of a su... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8042637 | Vehicle-mounted battery cooling structure A vehicle-mounted battery cooling structure of the present invention includes a battery a cooling fan for cooling the battery, a cooling-medium channel connecting the battery and the cooling fan, and mounting areas located at a front seat side and a rear seat side, ... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8042503 | Variable valve timing apparatus In a variable valve timing apparatus having a VVT mechanism in each of a plurality of banks, start of a valve timing control is not permitted until reference position learning of valve timing is completed in the corresponding bank and in other banks. Accordingly, th... | 10/25/2011 |
| D643817 | Electrical connector housing | 08/23/2011 |
| 7963595 | Vehicle seats A vehicle seat includes a seat back and a head rest. The seat back has an air blower that is capable of aspirating air, and a blower duct that is capable of introducing the aspirated air toward a blowhole formed in the seat back. The head rest has a head rest main b... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7931330 | Air conditioning seat An air conditioning seat includes a seat pad having a seating portion and a side support portion, blowing means for blowing air to an air path formed at the seat pad, a seat cover covering the seat pad, and a net-like cushion member capable of permeating air in a th... | 04/26/2011 |
| D633528 | Starter for an automobile | 03/01/2011 |
| 7769529 | Variable valve timing apparatus and control method thereof At the time of reference position learning, an operation amount of an actuator is set such that intake valve phase changes to a position of most retarded angle in a region where the amount of change in intake valve phase relative to the actuator operation amount is ... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7763363 | Bearing for motorized fuel pump A bearing for a motorized fuel pump is made of a Cu—Ni based sintered alloy, composed of: 21 to 35% by mass of Ni, 5 to 12% by mass of Sn, 3 to 7% by mass of C, 0.1 to 0.8% by mass of P, and the balance of Cu and inevitable impurities. A matrix of the bearing is f... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7755558 | Antenna coil The size of an antenna coil is reduced, and it is possible to prevent a lowering of the reception sensitivity due to a difference of the arrangement position of the antenna coil. On a winding frame of a ferrite core, a first coil and a second coil are wound in such ... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7743743 | Variable valve timing apparatus with reduced operation sound and control method thereof In a variable valve timing apparatus in which a phase of an intake valve is changed at an amount of change according to a rotational speed of relative rotation between an electric motor as an actuator and a camshaft, the set upper limit value of the rotational speed... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7685994 | Variable valve timing apparatus and method of detecting valve phase thereof When the engine speed is high (determination of YES at S100), actual intake valve phase is calculated based on rotation phase difference between rotation angles of crankshaft and camshaft, detected by using a crank angle signal and a cam angle signal, and act... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7604899 | Positive electrode active material for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery and manufacturing method thereof, and non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery using same To provide a positive electrode active material for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery, which if used as a positive electrode for a lithium ion secondary battery, the battery internal resistance can be reduced, giving a secondary battery superior in output ... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7525478 | Radar signal processor A radar signal processor is disclosed having an observation mechanism for receiving a reflected wave from a target and for outputting a predetermined observation signal. The processor extracts a distance component corresponding to a distance from each observation si... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7513134 | Case for remote control key A portable remote control key case including a first case shell and a second case shell that are securely fastened to each other. The case includes a case body, which has a component chamber and a key socket, and a mechanical key, which is partially received in the ... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7406933 | Variable valve timing apparatus with reduced power consumption and control method thereof A convergence determination of intake valve phase control is made by comparing a phase deviation of an intake valve from a target phase with a convergence determination value. At the time of convergence, it is determined that the intake valve phase has reached the t... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7389711 | Gear housing of driving device equipped with motor A driving device includes a motor, and a gear housing secured to the motor. The gear housing accommodates reduction gears. Rotation of the motor is reduced by the reduction gears before being transmitted to an output shaft supported by the gear housing. A support cy... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7360516 | Variable valve timing apparatus executing reference position learning and control method thereof A current value of an intake valve phase calculated based on a sensor output is smoothed along the direction of time axis in accordance with a smoothing factor, whereby a phase detection value is detected. At the time of reference position learning, the smoothing fa... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7327227 | Vehicle security device and ID code management device A vehicle security device for improving the security level of a vehicle. The vehicle security device is connected to an engine and communicates with a portable device. A smart ECU performs a first coded communication to establish mutual authentication with the porta... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7235749 | Collision impact detector for use in automotive vehicle A collision impact detector detects deceleration of a vehicle caused by its collision with another vehicle or an obstacle. A rotor is rotatably supported on a shaft and biased by a coil spring in a direction opposite to a rotational direction in which the rotor is r... | 06/26/2007 |
| RE38936 | Antifriction bearing and alternator incorporating same for use in vehicles An antifriction bearing includes a fixed ring which comprises a steel containing up to about 10% of residual austenite. An alternator for vehicles includes a stator mounted on a frame, a rotor having its rotary shaft rotatably supported by a pair of bearings on the ... | 01/17/2006 |
