03rd week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 16 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160016466 | ALL-WHEEL DRIVE FAILSAFE ACTION AXLE TORQUE CALCULATION METHOD - A method of controlling an all-wheel drive system of a vehicle includes supplying torque to front and rear wheels of the vehicle, sensing a failure of the all-wheel drive system, and adjusting a crankshaft torque of an engine of the vehicle so that the front wheel torque remains constant regardless of a failure of the all-wheel drive system. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016467 | STARTING MECHANISM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A starting mechanism for a motor vehicle with an ignition mechanism, a programmable ignition key and a detector for alcohol and/or drugs, wherein the ignition mechanism is configured to be started by the ignition key if the detector for alcohol and/or drugs provides a result below a limit value, wherein the programmable ignition key comprises an adjustable identifier that deactivates the detector for alcohol and/or drugs and enables starting of the ignition mechanism. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016468 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INIHIBITING ENGINE OPERATION DURING FUELING - A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, inhibiting operation of an internal combustion engine of a vehicle based on a proximity of the vehicle to a fueling location. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016469 | VEHICLE TRAVEL CONTROL APPARATUS - A vehicle travel control apparatus includes: an electric motor that generates a creep torque; a preceding vehicle following control part that performs a preceding vehicle following control for adjusting an inter-vehicle distance between a preceding vehicle and a host vehicle based on a travel state of the preceding vehicle, the preceding vehicle following control being continued until the host vehicle transitions to a stopped state; and a creep torque control part that controls a creep torque control, wherein the creep torque control part retains a target value of the creep torque to be generated by the electric motor at a predetermined value during a period in which the preceding vehicle following control is performed and the host vehicle travels. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016470 | TRACTOR CONTROL/DISPLAY SYSTEMS - A tractor control/display system includes a display means for displaying to a tractor operator tractor performance parameters and receiving operator's inputs. Sensors are also provided to determine various operating conditions of the tractor, and a processing unit for receiving the sensor signals and operator's inputs and processing these signals and inputs to provide selected performance parameters for display on the display means. The processing means also provides a simulation mode in which the operator can enter proposed changes in operating conditions of the tractor and the processing means can indicate on the display means the effect of these proposed changes on selected tractor performance parameters. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016471 | IN-VEHICLE APPARATUS - An in-vehicle apparatus includes a content item searcher configured to search for a content item in accordance with an input search criterion; a content item list generator configured to generate a content item list including the content item searched for by the content item searcher in a form of a string; and a display controller configured to display the content item list in a list display region of a display section. The display controller is configured to change a width of the list display region in an arrangement direction of the string in accordance with a length of the string of the content item in the content item list in the arrangement direction of the string. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016472 | VEHICLE DISPLAY APPARATUS - A vehicle display apparatus includes a left decorative panel and a right decorative panel each including a first instrument panel and a second instrument panel, a left rotating mechanism that rotates the left decorative panel about an axis of rotation and changes which of the first instrument panel and the second instrument panel to be allowed to face toward a driver in a vehicle, and a right rotating mechanism that rotates the right decorative panel about an axis of rotation and changes which of the first instrument panel and the second instrument panel to be allowed to face toward the driver in the vehicle. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016473 | CONTROLLING ACCESS TO AN IN-VEHICLE HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE - An in-vehicle computer is programmed to determine that a driver's hands are at least one predetermined location in the vehicle, the at least one predetermine location including a location on a steering wheel, determine that a vehicle passenger is in a safe position with respect to a human-machine interface; and provide passenger access to the human-machine interface such that the passenger may access operations of the computer that are inaccessible to the driver. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016474 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A CONTROLLED POWER SUPPLY - Various aspects of a system and a method for providing a controlled power supply are disclosed herein. The method, in a vehicle, comprises controlling a power supply unit coupled to an exterior surface of the vehicle. The power supply unit provides the power supply to an electronic device connected to the power supply unit. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016475 | POWER CONVERTER FOR VEHICLE - According to one embodiment, a power converter for a vehicle includes four semiconductor element modules and a cooling unit. The four semiconductor element modules each include a switching element and a freewheeling diode and form circuits for three phases as circuits that perform three-phase AC output for driving one permanent magnet synchronous motor, the switching element using silicon carbide (SiC) and performing switching operation, the freewheeling diode using silicon carbide (SiC) and passing a freewheeling current, each of the circuits being related to single-phase AC output and having arms each of which connects the freewheeling diode anti-parallel to the switching element, the arms being connected in series. The cooling unit cools the four semiconductor element modules. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016476 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING, STORING AND USING ELECTRICAL ENERGY FROM THE EARTH MAGNETIC FIELD - Methods and systems for using the Earth's magnetic field to power a machine having a motor, the system including a computer, a plurality of wires, a plurality of energy storing devices, all in controlled electrical communication with each other, wherein the plurality of wires can collect electrical energy from the Earth's magnetic field while the machine is put in motion by a power source powering the motor, wherein the collected electrical energy is stored in the plurality of energy storing devices or used to power the motor. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016477 | NON-CONTACT CHARGING APPARATUS - The present disclosure provides a non-contact charging apparatus including a power transmitting coil and a power receiving coil which face each other. At least one of the power transmitting coil or the power receiving coil includes a magnetic body and a coil wound around the magnetic body. The magnetic body has, on both end portions, exposed regions in which the wound coil is absent. One of the exposed regions that is on a face facing the power transmitting coil or the power receiving coil is larger than another one of the exposed regions that is on a face not facing the power transmitting coil or the power receiving coil. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016478 | FOREIGN MATTER DETECTION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - A foreign matter detection device including a detection coil between a power transmitting coil and a power receiving coil, and a detection unit detecting an induced voltage V generated in the detection coil and detects, from this induced voltage, presence or absence of a conductive foreign matter between the power transmitting coil and the power receiving coil. The detection coil includes a continuous conductive wire where two loop portions are wound in mutually opposite directions. An area or a winding number of each loop portion or a direction connecting centroids of the two loop portions is set so that the induced voltage (i.e., a reference voltage) generated in the detection coil when no conductive foreign matters exist becomes 0 or a minimum. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016479 | AN INTEGRATED DUAL-OUTPUT GRID-TO-VEHICLE (G2V) AND VEHICLE-TO-GRID (V2G) ONBOARD CHARGER FOR PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES - An integrated and isolated onboard charger for plug-in electric vehicles, includes an ac-dc converter and a dual-output dc-dc resonant converter, for both HV traction batteries and LV loads. In addition, the integrated and isolated onboard charger may be configured as unidirectional or bidirectional, and is capable of delivering power from HV traction batteries to the grid for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) applications. To increase the power density of the converter, the dual-output DC-DC resonant converter may combine magnetic components of resonant networks into a single three-winding electromagnetically integrated transformer (EMIT). The resonant converter may be configured as a half-bridge topology with split capacitors as the resonant network components to further reduce the size of converter. The integrated charger may be configured for various operating modes, including grid to vehicle (G2V), vehicle to grid (V2G) and high voltage to low voltage, HV-to-LV (H2L) charging. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016480 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A method and a system for controlling electric vehicles are provided. The method for includes wirelessly authenticating, by the controller, a vehicle and a charger when the vehicle enters stops in the network area of the charger. When the authentication is completed, the controller receives reservation information set from the charger and vehicle and wirelessly performs charging or air conditioning based on the received reservation information. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016481 | CHARGING NOTIFICATION AND INQUIRY OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A text message, phone call or e-mail is sent to an owner/operator of an all-electric vehicle, stating when the vehicle should be plugged in (charging started) in order to provide enough charge to the vehicle in order to reach an expected destination. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016482 | REAL-TIME BATTERY ESTIMATION - Vehicle systems and methods can include a traction battery and a controller to implement a state estimator configured to output battery state based on internal resistance of the traction battery and a system dynamics estimation of the traction battery using discrete battery measurements of voltage and internal resistance, and operate the traction battery according to output of the state estimator. For example, the controller can identify a system dynamics model of the traction battery using a battery input current profile and a battery output voltage profile measured within a predefined time period, transform the identified system dynamics model to a state-space model having a diagonal system matrix consisting of system Eigenvalues through the Eigendecomposition, estimate battery current limits and available power limits from the transformed system dynamics model, and operate the traction battery according to system dynamics model identified using estimated battery current limits and available power limits. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016483 | CONTROL APPARATUS, POWER SUPPLY CONTROL APPARATUS, CHARGE CONTROL METHOD, CHARGE CONTROL APPARATUS, AND POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR VEHICLES - A control apparatus charging a storage battery is provided. A control apparatus controls charging from a power generator to a storage battery. A switch is provided on a first charge channel via which the power generator charges the storage battery, and a DCDC converter is provided on a second charge channel via which the power generator charges the storage battery. The DCDC converter steps up a voltage generated by the power generator, and applies the stepped-up voltage to the storage battery via an electric wire. A controller controls the switch and the DCDC converter such that, when a charge current value detected by an electric current detector becomes smaller than a predetermined value under a condition where the storage battery is being charged via the first charge channel, charging to the storage battery is switched to charging via the second charge channel. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016484 | VEHICLE POWER MANAGEMENT DEVICE - A vehicle power management device managing: a vehicle path information generation device generating a vehicle travel path: a drive assembly consuming power to drive the vehicle; a power generator; an electrical load device group; a high-voltage storage device storing power for driving the vehicle; a low-voltage storage device storing power for operating the electrical load device group; and a DC voltage conversion and output device converting voltage of power stored in the high-voltage storage device to generate DC voltage for operating the electrical load device group, and outputting the DC voltage, and controlling electric energy flow in the vehicle. The vehicle power management device controls output of the DC voltage conversion and output device so that a filling rate of the low-voltage storage device is between lower and upper limits of a range in which a charge and discharge speed is equal to or higher than a predetermined value. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016485 | Method for Controlling a State of Charge of a Vehicle Battery - A method is provided for controlling a state of charge of a vehicle battery in order to ensure the starting capability of the vehicle. A battery temperature prediction for the vehicle battery is determined and the battery temperature prediction is used to determine a lower state-of-charge limit of the vehicle battery. The amount of charge in the vehicle battery is controlled in such a way that the state of charge of the battery at least does not fall below the lower state-of-charge limit. Data of a navigation system integrated in the vehicle or coupled to the vehicle are taken into account in the determination of the battery temperature prediction. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016486 | OVER-TRAVEL MECHANISM FOR EASY-ENTRY SYSTEM - A seat assembly includes an easy-entry system with a seat frame having a seatback pivotally coupled to a seat member. An external lever is operably coupled to an engagement lever disposed on the seat frame and is configured to activate the engagement lever to move the seatback into an engaged position with a sector pivotally coupled to the seat frame. A disengagement rod flexibly is coupled to a spring member disposed on the sector at a first end and further coupled to a track release lever at a second end. As such, rotation of the seatback to a release position rotates the track release lever to unlock the seat assembly from a seat track. Further rotation of the seatback from the release position to an over-travel position loads the spring member but does not further rotate the track release lever. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016487 | MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT HAVING A REVERSIBLE SITTING PART WITH AN OPENING FOR THE PASSAGE OF A BASE FOR SECURING A SAFETY BELT - A motor vehicle seat including a sitting part including a base panel bordered at least partially by a side panel, the sitting part configured to be mounted on the vehicle floor panel in two different positions of: a first accommodating position, in which the side panel extends in a first direction, at the rear of the base panel and forms a portion of the seatback of the seat, and a second reversed position, in which the side panel extends in front of the base panel, in a second direction opposite the first. The sitting part further includes an opening configured for passage of a base for securing a safety belt when the sitting part is in the accommodating position. A motor vehicle can include the seat. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016488 | VERTICALLY ADJUSTABLE VEHICLE SEATBACK - A vehicle seat includes a seat base, a seatback and a vertical guide frame connecting a rear portion of the seat base to a bottom portion of the seatback. The bottom portion of the seatback slidably engages the vertical guide frame. At least one actuator is adapted to move the seatback between a plurality of vertical positions relative to the seat base. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016489 | Vehicle Access System - The embodiments described and claimed herein are improved vehicle access systems. In particular, one embodiment includes three compact, motorized mechanisms for pivoting a passenger seat toward a door opening, extending the passenger seat outside the door opening, lowering the passenger seat, and tilting the passenger seat to help the passenger stand. The first mechanism concurrently pivots the passenger seat and moves it sideways during the pivoting operation so that it is aligned with the door opening. The second mechanism extends the passenger seat outside the door opening. The third mechanism lowers the seat. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016490 | Vehicle Seat Assembly With Easy-Entry Mechanism - A seat assembly includes a seat cushion and seat back for pivotal movement between an upright position, a plurality of reclined positions, a fold flat position, and a dumped position. A recliner assembly is coupled between the seat cushion and seat back for actuation between locked and unlocked conditions allowing pivotal movement of the seat back. A seat track is coupled to the seat cushion for actuation between locked and unlocked conditions allowing fore and aft sliding movement of the seat assembly. An easy-entry mechanism is coupled to the recliner assembly and the seat track for actuating the recliner assembly and the seat track to the unlocked conditions and providing movement of the seat assembly to an easy-entry position defined by the seat back pivoted to the dumped position and the seat track sliding the seat assembly to a full-forward position allowing access behind the seat assembly. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016491 | MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT COMPRISING A SEATBACK PART WITH A DETACHABLE PART PROVIDED WITH STORAGE MEANS - A seat for a motor vehicle includes a back part and a sitting part. The back part includes at least one detachable main part, which is adapted to be entirely separated from the rest of the seat. The detachable main part also includes, at the rear, storage fixed to the detachable main part. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016492 | VEHICLE SEAT BOTTOM ASSEMBLY HAVING AN ANTI-SUBMARINE DEVICE - A seat bottom assembly includes a seat bottom frame and an anti-submarining device having a pivot shaft and a panel. The frame extends along a longitudinal axis between a front edge and a rear edge and the pivot shaft is mounted on the frame. The panel extends along the longitudinal axis between a front edge and a rear edge and is mounted to the pivot shaft for pivoting movement between a design position and an open position angularly spaced from the design position. The panel opposes forward displacement of an occupant supported by the frame while in the open position. The rear edge of the panel is spaced forward of a midpoint of the frame such that only a forward portion of the seat bottom assembly between the midpoint and the front edge of the frame opposes forward displacement of the occupant when the panel is in the open position. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016493 | LATCH RELEASE ACTUATOR AND METHOD FOR ACTUATING A SEAT LATCH - A latch release actuator for a seat latch is configured to apply a tension onto a flexible latch release member to release the seat latch. The latch release actuator comprises a pulley mounted to be rotatable about a rotation axis between a rest position and a latch release position. The pulley comprises an attachment portion for attaching the flexible latch release member. The latch release actuator comprises a power drive mechanism to drive the pulley. The latch release actuator comprises a lock mechanism configured to selectively lock the pulley at the latch release position when the pulley reaches the latch release position. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016494 | OPERABLE ARMREST ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE DOOR AND CENTER CONSOLE - A vehicle armrest assembly for a door and console includes a linear actuator extending vertically through at least a portion of an armrest substrate and having a pin at an upper end, a support plate positioned above the armrest substrate and having a slot, wherein the pin slidably engages the slot to allow the support plate to operate laterally along the slot and rotationally about the pin between a plurality of lateral and rotational positions, respectively. The linear actuator vertically operates the support plate between a plurality of vertical positions and a cover member is disposed over the support plate. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016495 | SEAT ASSEMBLY HAVING HEATING ELEMENT PROVIDING ELECTRICAL HEATING OF VARIABLE TEMPERATURE ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH TO A ZONE - A seat assembly is disclosed which has a heating element disposed along a predetermined path in a zone of a bottom seating surface or back seating surface. The heating element provides electrical heating of variable temperature along the predetermined path to the zone. The heating element includes first and second sections continuously alternating along the predetermined path. Each of the first sections provides electrical heating to the zone at a first temperature and each of the second sections provides electrical heating to the zone at a second temperature which is greater than the first temperature. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016496 | Sanitized Protective Seat Cover Kit With Disinfecting Agent - The protective seat cover kit is a specially fabricated sanitary and protective seat covering comprising a back section, a seat section, left and right wings, and a pouch containing a sani-pac. The sani-pac contains fumigant particles secured in place by a fine mesh overlaid by an airtight flap. A traveler using the seat cover kit places it over the corresponding parts of a passenger seat to protect the traveler from harmful bacteria or germs that may have been deposited onto the seat by a prior occupant. After use of the protective seat cover, the fumigant particles in the sani-pac, may be exposed to an circulation by the opening of the flap. The protective seat cover is then folded along designated seams and placed completely within the pouch, thus allowing the fumigant particles to sanitize and disinfect the protective seat cover as it is folded within the confines of the pouch. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016497 | MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT HAVING A REVERSIBLE SITTING PART COMPRISING LOCKING MEANS - A motor vehicle seat including a seatback part and a sitting part, the sitting part including a base panel bordered at least partially by a side panel, and a mechanism mounting the seat on the vehicle floor panel in two different positions: a first accommodating position in which the side panel extends at least partially in an extension of the seatback part, between the seatback part and the sitting part base panel, and a second reversed position in which the base panel extends between the seatback part and the side panel of the sitting part. The motor vehicle seat further includes a mechanism locking the sitting part in at least one of the two accommodation and reversed positions, at least part of the locking mechanism belonging to the seatback part. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016498 | Mobility Securement System - A mobility securement system, and method for securing a wheelchair or other mobility device, and its passenger, within a public or private vehicle. The system includes two attachment members, two vehicle anchor assemblies, and at least one fixed or moveable bumper, and may further include a fixed or moveable barrier. A tensioning assembly is operable connected to at least one attachment member and vehicle anchor assembly. One or more moveable bumpers may extend and articulate to apply a force against one or more points of the mobility device that are not coplanar with vehicle wall. The mobility securement system may further include a rear barrier which may move, swivel or articulate. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016499 | MOBILITY SECUREMENT SYSTEM - A mobility securement system, and method for securing a wheelchair or other mobility device, and its passenger, within a public or private vehicle. In various embodiments, the system includes one or two attachment members, one or two vehicle anchor assemblies and, potentially, at least one fixed or moveable bumper, and may further include a barrier. A tensioning assembly is operably connected to at least one attachment member and vehicle anchor assembly. One or more moveable bumpers may articulate to apply a force against the mobility device, and one attachment member may be hidden behind a stored position of a moveable bumper. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016500 | Vertical Tank Transport Systems and Related Methods - An industrial tank transport system used to transport an industrial tank without the use of a trailer. The industrial tank transport system is comprised of four components; a semi-tractor truck, a removable lift system, a dolly, and a tank. When these four components are combined together, the tank can be transported without the use of a conventional semi-tractor trailer. Various combinations of these four components are used to practice the various methods of raising and lowering the tank between a horizontal position and vertical position using the semi-tractor truck, transporting the dolly using the removable lift system and semi-tractor truck, attaching and removing the removable lift system to the semi-tractor truck, and attaching and removing the dolly to and from the tank using the removable lift system and semi-tractor truck. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016501 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR TOWING TRAILER - An intermediate towing device is provided for use between a tow vehicle and a towed vehicle. The towing device provides for a transfer of weight between the towed vehicle to the towing device to provide for a smoother ride while pulling or towing a towed vehicle. A steering assembly of the intermediate towing device provides for the transfer from a change in direction from the tow vehicle to the towing device via linkages and swiveling devices. Therefore, as the tow vehicle changes direction, this will be transferred to the wheels of the towing device to provide for greater control in both a forward and rear ward direction. Furthermore, a hitch connecter may be positioned between the tow vehicle and the towing device to provide for even greater control and auto steering of the intermediate towing device via the change in direction of the towed vehicle. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016502 | RATCHET STRAP BINDER AND METHOD OF ADJUSTING A STRAP IN LENGTH - The ratchet strap binder includes a main frame and a spool mounted for rotation inside the main frame. In one possible implementation, the spool has an outer surface and includes a first strap-receiving passageway extending inside the spool between opposite first and second openings located on the outer surface of the spool, and a second strap-receiving passageway extending inside the spool from a third opening located on the outer surface of the spool to at least the first passageway. Also disclosed is a method of adjusting a strap in length and a ratchet strap binder including an elongated strap passing inside the at least one strap-receiving passageway, the strap forming a loop to adjust the strap in length. The loop can be pulled using a finger-actuated pull tab attached to the loop or be pulled directly by the user's fingers. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016503 | INTELLIGENT CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOBILE HEADLIGHTS - Disclosed are an intelligent control method and system for automobile headlights, which is used for improving traveling safety and comfort, and meanwhile solving the problem that monitoring the control result is not provided by existing automobile control systems. The intelligent control system for automobile headlights can control turning on and off of the automobile headlights automatically according to the changes of ambient light intensity, and switching between high/low beam lights can be automatically realized when automobiles meet at night, and meanwhile a self-diagnostic function is provided. Whether the control system for automobile headlights operates in an automatic mode or a manual mode, the operating status of the headlights can be monitored by the self-diagnostic function of the system and a fault point can be located accurately, which is output by means of a fault display lamp or a fault code. It is convenient for maintenance personnel to repair or monitor the illumination condition of an automobile on the basis of the automobile operational system of the automobile network, and for a driver or relevant service staffs to know the operating status of automobile headlights in real time. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016504 | Method and device for controlling a light emission of at least one headlight of a vehicle - A method for controlling a light emission of at least one headlight of a, includes determining structure information which represents the presence of a structure which at least partially encloses a roadway traveled by the vehicle. The method also includes generating a control signal for controlling the light emission, using the structure information. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016505 | Auxiliary Lighting Device for Car - An auxiliary lighting device includes two headlight units and two side light units located beside the headlight units respectively. Each of the side light units includes a housing arranged beside the respective headlight unit and located adjacent to a side corner of a head of a car, and an auxiliary light mounted in the housing. The housings of the side light units are arranged and directed outward so that the auxiliary lights of the side light units light in two directions. The auxiliary light of each of the side light units is connected to a turn signal switch of the car. Thus, the auxiliary light of one of the side light units is turned on to emit light beams toward and illuminate the zone to be turned. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016506 | Daylight Opening Surround - The present invention relates to a daylight opening surround ( | 2016-01-21 |
20160016507 | Rear-view mirror with auxiliary lighting for reverse and open door alert lighting - The invention provides a type of rear-view mirror with auxiliary lighting for reverse and open door alert lighting. The invention consists of an illuminator installed at the bottom of a rear-view mirror, with the illuminator supplied with a power supply unit, two power circuits, a control unit, and a light-emitting element. One of the power circuits is linked to the sensor in the reverse gear while the other power circuit is linked to the sensor in the door handle. Therefore, the invention will provide a better light source for drivers trying to back up their cars during nighttime as well as a wide range light source when doors open to alert upcoming traffic so as to prevent collision by upcoming motorcyclists or bicyclists. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016508 | TURN SIGNAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Methods and systems are provided pertaining to a turn signal. AUTO CANCEL of a turn signal may be performed electrically, eliminating cancelling pawls and undesirable noise emanating from such pawls as they click against conventional structure in predominantly mechanical turn signal systems. An electromagnetic brake may dampen or prevent turn signal stalk movement if an object is in a blind spot of a vehicle. Such brake may be released or canceled electronically and quietly. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016509 | METHOD FOR WARNING A VEHICLE DRIVER OF A TAILGATING THIRD PARTY VEHICLE - A method for warning a vehicle driver of a third party vehicle, in particular of a motor vehicle, of a collision, the vehicle driver of the driving third party vehicle being warned by the host vehicle of an imminent collision with a correspondingly front host vehicle, and the vehicle driver of the tailgating third party vehicle is signaled the imminent collision with the host vehicle by a driver assistance system of the host vehicle. Also described is a computer program product, an arithmetic unit, or a processing device, which may be a control device or a control unit for a vehicle, as well as to a driver assistance system for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016510 | LIGHT GUIDE FILM APPLIED AT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - An instrument cluster assembly is disclosed and includes at least one gauge. The gauge includes a dial and a light guide film disposed behind the dial. A light source is configured to illuminate the light guide film. A plurality of emitting dots on the light guide film are configured to direct light toward the dial. The emitting dots may direct light toward associated dial graphics on the dial. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016511 | AUDIO SIGNAL FOR A SYNTHETIC NOISE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AS WELL AS METHOD FOR GENERATING SAID AUDIO SIGNAL - A method for generating an audio signal for a synthetic noise of a motor vehicle is provided. An audio signal for the synthetic noise of a motor vehicle is also provided. In one step of the method, a signal is provided that represents a noise. Moreover, a fundamental frequency is specified that represents an operating rotational speed of the motor of the vehicle. In another step of the method, several filters are applied to the noise signal. These filters each have a mid-frequency linked to the specified fundamental frequency via an order factor. At least several of the order factors are whole numbers, so that these filters filter the harmonic components of the fundamental frequency. The order factors and the amplitude curves of the filters are selected according to the sound characteristic of the motor vehicle noise that is to be synthesized. The noise signal weighted by the filters constitutes the audio signal for the synthetic noise of the motor vehicle as a function of the operating rotational speed of the motor of the vehicle. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016512 | WORKING VEHICLE PERIMETER MONITORING SYSTEM AND WORKING VEHICLE - A working vehicle perimeter monitoring system includes: a plurality of object detecting devices which are attached to a working vehicle and detect an object existing in a periphery of the working vehicle; and a controller which enables or disables of a generation of an alarm notifying an existence of the object based on a detection value of the object detecting device and a predetermined threshold value and sets the predetermined threshold value to be different inside and outside a predetermined region set in the periphery of the working vehicle based on an operation range of the working vehicle. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016513 | SPATIAL SONIFICATION OF ACCELERATING OBJECTS - Embodiments provided herein describe a feedback system that alters the distribution of a sound in a vehicle from a default configuration indicating to the driver that his action is dangerous or inefficient. The feedback system monitors one or more forces or accelerations such as speeding up, slowing down, changing the vehicle's direction, etc. Moreover, the feedback system may have one or more thresholds associated with these accelerations. If the measured acceleration satisfies the threshold, the feedback system alters the distribution of sound to inform the driver that his driving decisions may be dangerous or inefficient (e.g., causing excessive wear and tear on the vehicle). Furthermore, the change in the sound distribution may mimic the effect of the force or acceleration on the driver or vehicle to provide a more subtle or intuitive sonification relative to outputting a distinct audio alert. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016514 | ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRICAL UNIT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - An electrical supply system for at least one electrical unit of a vehicle, in particular for a lighting unit of a vehicle, the system comprising:
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20160016515 | Driver information system in a vehicle - A driver information system in a vehicle encompasses a viewing direction recognition unit and an indicating unit for indicating a critical event for the case in which the deviation between the driver's viewing direction and the critical event exceeds a limit value. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016516 | Mounting Device for Fixing an Imaging Device of an Indirect Vision System to a Vehicle - A mounting device for an indirect vision system of a vehicle includes a support arm attached to the vehicle, an imaging device such as a mirror glass and a carrier member onto which the imaging device is mounted. The carrier member includes thermoplastic melt-processable material that is molded around a fixing area of the support arm such that the thermoplastic material completely seals and circumferentially surrounds the fixing area of the support arm. Except in the fixing area, the cross section of the support arm is circular. For example, in the fixing area the support arm is oval or kidney shaped or has a groove into which the thermoplastic material enters as the material is molded around the fixing area. In the fixing area, the support arm has various gripping surfaces or protruding pins or bolts that improve the axial positional fixing of the carrier member to the support arm. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016517 | Intercepting Interior Side Mirror Assembly - A multiple layer angled mirror assembly to provide wide-angle view of side traffic status including blind spots for a vehicle. The mirror assembly will intercept out the interior image of B-pillar of the vehicle and the image beyond next lane to the vehicle. The mirror assembly presents a clear and desired side traffic view of the vehicle. The mirror assembly can be attached to the vehicle main rear mirror side with backing casing. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016518 | INTEGRATED INSIDE MIRROR ASSEMBLY OF VEHICLE - An integrated inside mirror assembly for a vehicle may have a stay fixed to a windshield glass of the vehicle and an inside mirror coupled to the stay, in which the stay may include a sub stay coupled to a rear surface of the inside mirror, a base attached to an upper end of the windshield glass and to which a rain sensor is mounted, a mount slidably assembled at an outside of the base and coupled to the sub stay through a ball joint, a stay cover coupled to the mount while surrounding the mount and attached to the upper end of the windshield glass, and an antenna cover assembled at one side of the mount and to which an antenna member is mounted. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016519 | Family Bicycle Rack For Pickup Truck - An assembly that can be installed into the bed of a pickup truck that allows for the storage of multiple bicycles in a vertical orientation. The assembly allows for the remainder of the truck bed to store supplies that storing the bicycles horizontally does not allow. The assembly can be made of various metal alloys, including stainless steel. The assembly can also be made of wood. The base of the assembly comprises two vertical members and two horizontal members with hooks and fork mounts placed at regular intervals along the horizontal members to secure the bikes in place. Two additional horizontal members that run along the length of the truck bed are used to secure the assembly in place. Two angled support braces can also be added to the assembly to provide additional support if the lengthwise members do not provide enough support. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016520 | VEHICULAR INFANT OCCUPANCY INDICATOR SYSTEM - A baby-on-board indictor system including a placard reminder disposed on or integrated into a fabric seat back or seat bottom of a child car seat, and a placard removably affixed to the placard reminder. When the placard is removed from the car seat for temporary placement, it may be displayed in a vehicle window to alert outsiders that an infant is an occupant in the vehicle. When the infant is removed from the car seat, the placard reminder is readily seen and prompts a user to remove the placard from the vehicle window and replace it over the placard reminder. First responders are usefully informed of the actual presence of a child in a vehicle and not misled as to the presence of a child in the vehicle when a child is not, in fact, an occupant. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016521 | VEHICLE INTERIOR BOARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Included are a first board having a hard polyurethane foam layer formed in a space sandwiched between a pair of thin plates, and a second board having a porous structure where a recessed groove is formed in one main surface, a part of the second board being arranged in the space and joined to the first board. The hard polyurethane foam layer is also formed in gaps between the thin plates and the second board to join the boards. Thus, the step of molding the first board can join and integrate the boards, and mold a bendable, lightweight, and very strong vehicle interior board. Therefore, the vehicle interior board can be reduced in number of parts, simplified in manufacturing process, and improved in productivity. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016522 | CONTINOUSLY ADAPTIVE FASTENER CLIP - A fastener clip includes a base plate and a first and second pair of laterally offset legs extending from the base plate. At least one first wing extends from the first pair of laterally offset legs. The at least one first wing has an engagement region. At least one second wing extends from the second pair of laterally offset legs. The at least one second wing also has an engagement region. A first joined portion extends from the first pair of legs and a second joined portion extends from the second pair of legs with the first joined portion and the second joined portion extending and overlapping over and under each other. First locking tabs extend sideways from the first joined portion folded over against the overlapping second portion, and second locking tabs extend sideways from the second joined portion folded over against the overlapping first portion. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016523 | UNIFIED VEHICLE NETWORK FRAME PROTOCOL - A vehicle control module includes a vehicle device and a vehicle network interface. The vehicle device is operable to perform a vehicle function. The vehicle network interface facilitates communication regarding the vehicle function between the vehicle device and a vehicle network fabric in accordance with a global vehicle network communication protocol. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016524 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR PATHWAY TO A VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL - The present invention is directed to systems for providing a pathway for at least one electrical conductor from a power source to a steering wheel comprising at least one working element therein or thereon. The working element of the steering wheel may comprise an exemplary heating element to which the electrical conductor(s) connect. Alternatively, the steering wheel may comprise controllers for vehicle functions, e.g., radio, telephone and the like to which the electrical conductor(s) connect. More specifically, several embodiments of the invention comprise an electrical conductor pathway from a power source and on/off switch through the steering column to exemplary steering wheel heating elements with accommodation for the continuous winding and unwinding that occurs when the steering wheel is turned relative to the steering column which remains stationary. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016525 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING AND REDUCING VEHICLE FUEL WASTE - A method of determining an amount of fuel wasted by a vehicle due to sub-optimal performance of at least one component of the vehicle includes receiving information about operation of the vehicle from at least one sensor positioned on the vehicle, categorizing, with a processor, a fuel use by the vehicle as a normal fuel use or a wasted fuel use due to the at least one component performing at a sub-optimal level by comparing the received information to expected information from the at least one sensor when the vehicle is operating at optimal performance, and determining, with the processor, the amount of fuel wasted due to the at least one component operating at the sub-optimal level based on categorized fuel use. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016526 | ACCESSORY CONTROL WITH GEO-FENCING - A vehicle accessory can transmit a first signal to a mobile device, the first signal including a location of a vehicle. The mobile device can monitor its own location. The mobile device can assess whether one or more location-based criteria have been satisfied based on the location of the mobile device and the location of the vehicle. Upon determining that a location-based criterion has been satisfied, the mobile device can transmit a second signal to the vehicle accessory indicating that a function of the vehicle is to be controlled. Thus, for example, the mobile device can activate or de-activate vehicle features (e.g., door locking, vehicle defrosting, etc.) in a manner that capitalizes on efficient signal transmission. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016527 | INFLATABLE HEEL BLOCKER - An inflatable heel blocker is provided for protecting an operator of a motor vehicle in the event of an accident. The heel blocker includes an inflatable bladder having a first portion secured to the floor plan pan adjacent the toe pan and underneath the vehicle control pedals. Significantly, when deployed, the rearmost and lowermost portion of the bladder is secured to the floor pan thereby maximizing the effectiveness of the device. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016528 | AIRBAG MODULE AND ASSEMBLY HAVING AN INSTRUMENT PANEL AND AN AIRBAG MODULE - The invention relates to an airbag module ( | 2016-01-21 |
20160016529 | INFLATOR, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME AND MODULE INCLUDING SAID INFLATOR - An inflator as well as a method of manufacturing an inflator, a module including an inflator and an airbag module. In an inflator, especially for a protective device. In a vehicle, comprising plural components a sealant is applied in the area of abutting components, especially a sealant which adheres to both abutting components. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016530 | SIDE AIRBAG APPARATUS - An airbag of a side airbag apparatus includes an upstream inflation portion, which inflates by inflation gas, and deploys frontward at a side of a vehicle seat. An opening is provided at a wall portion of the upstream inflation portion. A pressure regulator valve closes before an occupant is restrained by the upstream inflation portion, thereby restricting the inflation gas in the upstream inflation portion from flowing through the opening. Upon the occupant restraint, the pressure regulator valve cancels the restriction in response to a change in a tensed state of the dividing portion by an external force applied due to the restraint. A tear seam that connects valve body portions of the pressure regulator valve delays the opening time of the pressure regulator valve upon the occupant restraint by the upstream inflation portion relative to the opening time set only by the pressure regulator valve. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016531 | HYBRID INFLATOR COMPRISING A BURST CAP, BURST CAP, AIRBAG MODULE, VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A BURST CAP - The invention relates to a hybrid inflator ( | 2016-01-21 |
20160016532 | BURST DEVICE, HYBRID INFLATOR, AIRBAG MODULE AND VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEM - The invention relates to a burst device ( | 2016-01-21 |
20160016533 | HINGE ARRANGEMENT FOR A BONNET AND A BONNET ARRANGEMENT - A hinge arrangement for a bonnet of a vehicle comprises a hinge portion adapted to be attached to a body of the vehicle, a bonnet portion adapted to be attached to the bonnet, and a rear deployment guiding element adapted to control transition of the hinge arrangement between a normal position and a deployed position. The hinge portion comprises one or more hinge pivot axes providing a hinged connection between the bonnet and the body of the vehicle allowing opening of the bonnet. The bonnet portion is arranged to be in a fixed position relative to an upper portion of the hinge portion during opening of the bonnet. The bonnet portion as a whole is arranged to be translationally displaced at least upwards in relation to the upper portion of the hinge portion during a transition of the hinge arrangement between the normal position and the deployed position. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016534 | Four-Point Seat Belt Device - A four-point seat belt device includes right and left lap belts to press the hipbone of a passenger sitting in a seat, two shoulder belts to press both shoulders of the passenger, a driving unit to perform winding of the lap belts and the shoulder belts, and a latching detecting unit to detect a state in which the lap belts and the shoulder belts are latched via a buckle. The driving unit controls the lap belts in the case that the latching detecting unit has detected latching. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016535 | BELT RETRACTOR - On a belt retractor ( | 2016-01-21 |
20160016536 | Method for Controlling a Wiping-Washing Process of a Rear Window Cleaning System for a Motor Vehicle - A method is provided for controlling a wiping-washing process of a rear window cleaning system for a motor vehicle that has at least one windshield cleaning system and a headlight cleaning system for headlights of the motor vehicle. The wiping-washing process of the rear window cleaning system is controlled on the basis of an actuation of the headlight cleaning system and/or the windscreen cleaning system. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016537 | WIPER DEVICE FOR CLEANING A VEHICLE WINDOW AND WIPER BLADE FOR A WIPER DEVICE - A wiper device cleaning a vehicle window is disclosed. The device has a wiper shaft and a holding element, fastened on the wiper shaft, and an adapter element which is connected to the holding element and to which a wiper arm and a wiper blade arranged on the wiper arm are fastened. The adapter element is mounted about a swivel axis arranged perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the wiper shaft. Between the holding element and the adapter element, a detent connection is constructed, which in a first position arrests the adapter element with the wiper arm in a wiping position on the wiper shaft, and in a dismantling position enables a releasing of the adapter element with the wiper arm from the holding element. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016538 | LEAF SPRING FOR A VEHICLE WIPER BLADE - A leaf spring for a wiper blade of a vehicle window in a motor car is disclosed. The leaf spring includes at least one flexible leaf, the spring having an elongate shape and including, at a first longitudinal extremity, linking means to at least one stiffening joint of the wiper blade. The leaf spring includes or carries, at a second longitudinal extremity, a tubular member designed to receive a shaft of a driver of the wiper blade. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016539 | VEHICLE WINDOW WIPER ASSEMBLY WITH CURVILINEAR GUIDE RAIL - A windshield wiper assembly includes a telescoping wiper head having a first section fixed to a pivot drive shaft and a second section capable of translating relative to the first section between an extended position and a retracted position. A curvilinear guide rail engages the second section and guides the second section between the extended and retracted positions. A wiper blade is carried on the second section. Advantageously the wiper assembly functions to provide enhanced wiper coverage over the Zone B portion of the windscreen through which the occupants view is typically directed. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016540 | Windshield Wiper with Ice Scraper Attatchment - A windshield wiper has a wiper arm with a window clearing blade and an ice scraper component located above the blade. The outer edges of the blade and scraper component are curved, so as to be configured to the shape of the windshield of the vehicle. Wing nut and screw attachment means allows the scraper component to be slideable between a position in which the scraper component is slid forward of the blade and contacts the windshield to perform its ice clearing function and a second position in which it is retracted away from the windshield of a vehicle to allow the blade to perform its water clearing function. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016541 | STREAMLINED FLAT WINDSCREEN WIPER - A streamlined flat windscreen wiper for a vehicle is disclosed. The flat wiper includes a longitudinal wiper blade, at least one longitudinal stiffening member, a longitudinal member for retaining the wiper blade and the stiffening member, a longitudinal streamlined portion comprising two terminal caps and a central mounting extending between the terminal caps and being connected thereto. The mounting includes a means for fixing to the stiffening member or to the member for retaining the stiffening member, and each cap includes means for guiding in translation terminal parts of the member. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016542 | STREAMLINED FLAT WINDSCREEN WIPER - A streamlined flat windscreen wiper for a vehicle is disclosed. The flat wiper includes a longitudinal wiper blade, at least one longitudinal stiffening member, a longitudinal member for retaining the wiper blade and the stiffening member, a longitudinal streamlined portion comprising two terminal caps and a central mounting extending between the terminal caps and being connected thereto. The mounting includes means for fixing to the stiffening member or to the member for retaining the stiffening member, and each cap includes means for guiding in translation terminal parts of the member. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016543 | STREAMLINED FLAT WINDSCREEN WIPER - A streamlined flat windscreen wiper for a vehicle is disclosed. The flat wiper includes a longitudinal wiper blade, at least one longitudinal stiffening member, a longitudinal member for retaining the wiper blade and the stiffening member, a longitudinal streamlined portion including two terminal caps and a central mounting extending between the terminal caps and being connected thereto. The mounting includes means for fixing to the stiffening member or to the member for retaining the stiffening member, and each cap includes means for guiding in translation terminal parts of the member. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016544 | STREAMLINED FLAT WINDSCREEN WIPER - A streamlined flat windscreen wiper for a vehicle is disclosed. The flat wiper includes a longitudinal wiper blade, at least one longitudinal stiffening member, a longitudinal member for retaining the wiper blade and the stiffening member, a longitudinal streamlined portion having two terminal caps and a central mounting extending between the terminal caps and being connected thereto. The mounting has means for fixing to the stiffening member or to the member for retaining the stiffening member, and each cap includes means for guiding in translation terminal parts of the member. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016545 | STREAMLINED FLAT WINDSCREEN WIPER - A streamlined flat windscreen wiper for a vehicle is disclosed. The flat wiper has a longitudinal wiper blade, at least one longitudinal stiffening member, a longitudinal member for retaining the wiper blade and the stiffening member, a longitudinal streamlined portion comprising two terminal caps, and a central mounting extending between the terminal caps and being connected thereto. The mounting includes means for fixing to the stiffening member or to said member for retaining the stiffening member, and each cap includes means for guiding in translation terminal parts of the member. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016546 | STREAMLINED FLAT WINDSCREEN WIPER - A streamlined flat windscreen wiper for a vehicle is disclosed. The flat wiper includes a longitudinal wiper blade, at least one longitudinal stiffening member, a longitudinal member for retaining the wiper blade and the stiffening member, a longitudinal streamlined portion having two terminal caps, and a central mounting extending between the terminal caps and being connected thereto. The mounting includes means for fixing to the stiffening member or to the member for retaining the stiffening member, and each cap includes means for guiding in translation terminal parts of the member. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016547 | STREAMLINED FLAT WINDSCREEN WIPER - A streamlined flat windscreen wiper for a vehicle is disclosed. The flat wiper includes a longitudinal wiper blade, at least one longitudinal stiffening member, a longitudinal member for retaining the wiper blade and the stiffening member, a longitudinal streamlined portion comprising two terminal caps and a central mounting extending between the terminal caps and being connected thereto. The mounting has means for fixing to the stiffening member or to the member for retaining the stiffening member, and each cap includes means for guiding in translation terminal parts of said member. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016548 | STREAMLINED FLAT WINDSCREEN WIPER - A streamlined flat windscreen wiper for a vehicle is disclosed. The flat wiper includes a longitudinal wiper blade, at least one longitudinal stiffening member, a longitudinal member for retaining the wiper blade and the stiffening member, a longitudinal streamlined portion comprising two terminal caps and a central mounting extending between the terminal caps and being connected thereto. The mounting includes means for fixing to the stiffening member or to the member for retaining the stiffening member, and each cap includes means for guiding in translation terminal parts of the member. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016549 | STREAMLINED FLAT WINDSCREEN WIPER - A streamlined flat windscreen wiper for a vehicle is disclosed. The flat wiper includes a longitudinal wiper blade, at least one longitudinal stiffening member, a longitudinal member for retaining the wiper blade and the stiffening member, a longitudinal streamlined portion includes two terminal caps and a central mounting extending between the terminal caps and being connected thereto. The mounting includes means for fixing to the stiffening member or to the member for retaining the stiffening member, and each cap includes means for guiding in translation terminal parts of the member. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016550 | END CAP DEVICE FOR A WIPER BLADE - An end cap device for a wiper blade ( | 2016-01-21 |
20160016551 | STREAMLINED FLAT WINDSCREEN WIPER - A streamlined flat windscreen wiper for a vehicle is disclosed. The flat wiper includes a longitudinal wiper blade, at least one longitudinal stiffening member, a longitudinal member for retaining the wiper blade and the stiffening member, a longitudinal streamlined portion having two terminal caps and a central mounting extending between the terminal caps and being connected thereto, the mounting comprising means for fixing to the stiffening member or to the member for retaining the stiffening member, and where each cap includes means for guiding in translation terminal parts of said member. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016552 | Hybrid Blade - A windshield wiper blade including a primary part having an elongated main body and an interior space formed in the main body, and at least two secondary parts is provided. Each secondary part has a first end and a second end, the first end being received into the interior space of the main body, and the second end being exposed, wherein the secondary parts are hingedly connected to the primary part to swivel relative to the primary part to accommodate a changing curvature of a surface of a windshield based on pressure applied thereto against the windshield. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016553 | CONNECTING DEVICE BETWEEN A WIPER ARM AND A WIPER BLADE - A connecting device between a wiper arm and a wiper blade is disclosed. The wiper blade has an elongated wiper blade body with an adapter element which serves for exchangeable connecting to a connection region of the wiper arm, where the connection region of the wiper arm has a substantially U-shaped mount for the adapter element with an upper boundary surface and two lateral boundary surfaces. The mount overlaps the adapter element at least in the region of the boundary surfaces, and a first spoiler element is constructed in the connection region of the wiper arm for increasing the aerodynamic contact pressure of the wiper arm onto the wiper blade. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016554 | TOP-LOCK WIPER BLADE ADAPTER - The invention proceeds from a top-lock wiper blade adapter for coupling a wiper blade to a corresponding top-lock wiper arm adapter ( | 2016-01-21 |
20160016555 | STREAMLINED FLAT WINDSCREEN WIPER - A streamlined flat windscreen wiper for a vehicle is disclosed. The flat wiper includes a longitudinal wiper blade, at least one longitudinal stiffening member, a longitudinal member for retaining the wiper blade and the stiffening member, a longitudinal streamlined portion having two terminal caps and a central mounting extending between the terminal caps and being connected thereto. The mounting includes means for fixing to the stiffening member or to the member for retaining the stiffening member, and each cap comprising means for guiding in translation terminal parts of the member. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016556 | STREAMLINED FLAT WINDSCREEN WIPER - A streamlined flat windscreen wiper for a vehicle is disclosed. The flat wiper has a longitudinal wiper blade, at least one longitudinal stiffening member, a longitudinal member for retaining the wiper blade and the stiffening member, a longitudinal streamlined portion having two terminal caps and a central mounting extending between the terminal caps and being connected thereto. The mounting includes means for fixing to the stiffening member or to the member for retaining the stiffening member, and each cap includes means for guiding in translation terminal parts of the member. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016557 | WIPER SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE WITH A SCREEN WASH SYSTEM - A drive motor for at least one wiper arm intended to wipe a glazed surface of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The motor includes a cam surface linked in concentric rotation with a rotary shaft of the drive motor, and static cam reading means able to cooperate with said cam according to the angular positions occupied by said cam to generate electrical control signals varying as a function of the angular position of the wiper arm on the glazed surface. The cam has a first circular conductive track, a second semi-circular conductive track concentric to the first conductive track and connected to same via a conductive bridge, in which the static reading means are formed by three sliding contacts able to make and break electrical contact with respectively the first and second conductive tracks and the conductive bridge depending on the angular positions occupied by said cam. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016558 | DEBRIS REMOVAL SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - A debris removal system for vehicles is provided. The debris removal system may include an air compressor | 2016-01-21 |
20160016559 | ADAPTER OF A TIRE CEMENT DISPENSER - An adapter of a tire cement dispenser has an adapting seat, an air valve mounted in the adapting seat, a flow direction switching device mounted in the adapting seat, a connector mounted on the adapting seat to hold the flow direction switching device in the adapting seat, and a switching button connected to the flow direction switching device. The adapting seat has an air inlet tube for connecting to an air pumping device, and an outlet tube for connecting to a tire. The adapter can be switched to allow the air pumping device to selectively inflate the tire and extrude tire cement for patching the tire. Since the adapter, the air pumping device, and the tire do not have to be connected to or disconnected from each other repeatedly, the tire cement dispenser with the adapter is convenient and time-saving for patching and inflating the tire. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016560 | Emergency Braking System for a Vehicle - Emergency Braking System for a Vehicle The invention relates to an Intelligent emergency braking (IEB) system and method for a vehicle. It comprises a camera ( | 2016-01-21 |
20160016561 | EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM FOR PROTECTING MOVING OBJECT AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - Provided is an emergency braking system, including a sensing unit installed in a vehicle to sense a moving object around the vehicle. The emergency braking system includes: a receiving unit that receives sensing signals sensed by the sensing unit; a prediction position selecting unit that, when the moving object is sensed through fusion between the sensing signals received by the receiving unit, selects a lateral prediction position of the moving object predicted to collide with the vehicle according to a lateral movement of the moving object; and a braking determining unit that predicts collision and provides an emergency braking control signal to a braking unit when the prediction position selected by the prediction position selecting unit is located inside a vehicle width, and determines a braking control of the braking unit when the prediction position is located outside the vehicle width, so as to suspend a control of the braking unit. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016562 | Controlled Creep Speed During Higher Speed Idling Such as DPF Regeneration - A machine is provided where the machine includes: an engine configured to operate at an idle speed; an engine exhaust system connected to the engine; at least one service brake connected to at least one of wheels of the machine; at least one brake solenoid connected to the at least one service brake; a brake controller connected to the at least one brake solenoid and the at least one service brake; and an anti-lunging system configured to control the at least one brake solenoid during periods of higher idle speed, where the brake controller is configured to control the at least one service brake, the at least one brake solenoid and the anti-lunging system. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016563 | ELECTRIC BRAKING SYSTEM AND METHOD RELYING ON VOLTAGE HYSTERESIS FOR APPLIED BRAKE POWER CONTROL - A method of operating electric brakes for a vehicle including monitoring at least a voltage in a power system of the vehicle, and adjusting a power provided to the electric brakes based on at least the monitored voltage to control a current according to a predetermined behavior. | 2016-01-21 |
20160016564 | TRAVEL RESISTANCE ARITHMETIC DEVICE - A driving assistance device | 2016-01-21 |
20160016565 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING REGENERATIVE BRAKING DURING HIGH FRICTION COEFFICIENT BRAKING - A system for applying regenerative braking during high friction coefficient braking of a vehicle includes at least one controller; at least one braking sensor interfacing with the at least one controller; a vehicle powertrain interfacing with the at least one controller; a brake pedal interfacing with the at least one controller; vehicle friction brakes interfacing with the at least one controller; and the at least one controller applies anti-lock braking torque to the vehicle brakes and simultaneously applies regenerative braking torque to the vehicle powertrain responsive to input from the at least one braking sensor. A method for applying regenerative braking during high friction coefficient braking of a vehicle is also disclosed. | 2016-01-21 |