04th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 18 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170021764 | ELECTRONICS FOR REMOTELY MONITORING AND CONTROLLING A VEHICLE - A system and method configured to monitor use conditions of a vehicle and provide feedback to a user of the vehicle to maintain use within certain parameters is described. The description includes a plurality of sensors located proximate to the vehicle, each sensor configured to monitor at least one vehicle parameter, the plurality of sensors selected from an accelerometer, speed, temperature, mileage, oil level, oil pressure, run-time and location sensors, each sensor generating a signal encapsulating the monitored vehicle parameter and transmitting the generated signal to a control unit. The description includes a control unit that receives the generated signal from each of a plurality of sensors, the control unit including a memory that stores the received signal and selectively combines the received signal with other signals received from others of the plurality of sensors. The description includes a first transmitter coupled to the control unit capable of transmitting the combined signal. The description includes a second transceiver remote from the vehicle that receives a transmitted condition, and compares that condition to received conditions from other vehicles and provides feedback to adjust the use of the vehicle based on the comparison, and a user interface for providing feedback to a user including at least one of visual indication, audible indication, and physically altering the use of the vehicle. The description includes coupling of the plurality of sensors to the control unit with a controller area bus (CAN). The first transmitter may transmit over an RF network. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021765 | INFORMATION PRESENTATION SYSTEM - A system for presenting information to an occupant of a vehicle mounted with an autonomous driving system, includes: a display unit configured to display the information; a display control unit configured to cause the display unit to display information in any one of display modes among a setting status display mode in which setting information is displayed, an operation status display mode in which travel information is displayed, and a recognition status display mode in which recognition result information of the autonomous driving system is displayed; and an acquisition unit configured to acquire an occupant's display mode switching instruction for switching the display mode, wherein the display control unit configured to switch the display mode of the display unit when the acquisition unit acquires the occupant's display mode switching instruction. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021766 | STEERING ASSEMBLY INDICATOR SYSTEM FOR A LAWN CARE OR ZERO-TURN VEHICLE - A riding lawn care vehicle may include a steering assembly and an indicator system may be incorporated into a portion of the steering assembly. The steering assembly, which may be, for example, a steering lever on a zero-turn vehicle, is coupled to a mechanism to move at least one wheel, and the indicator system may includes at least one illuminating element and/or display device that is configured to visually communicate information to an operator in response to detection of a predetermined trigger or condition occurring. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021767 | LASER GUIDED PARKING ASSISTANCE DEVICE - A laser guided parking assistance device and methods of operation are disclosed. An example laser guided parking assistance device includes a tilt switch to detect a vertical orientation of a horizontal orientation. The laser guided parking assistance device also includes a laser to emit a laser light beam in response to the tilt switch detecting the horizontal orientation. In an example, a laser guided parking assistance device is configured as a circuit including a battery power source, a laser diode connected in series with the battery power source, and a first tilt switch connected between the battery power source and the laser diode. The tilt switch opens in a vertical position to cut electrical power from the battery power source to the laser diode The first tilt switch closes in a horizontal position to connect electrical power from the battery power source to the laser diode. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021768 | VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE AND VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A vehicle control device including a camera configured to photograph an image around a vehicle; a display unit configured to display the image received from the camera; at least one sound sensor arranged on the vehicle and configured to sense a sound generated inside or outside the vehicle; at least one sound output unit arranged on the vehicle and configured to output sound inside or outside the vehicle; and a controller configured to sense a situation of the vehicle based on the sensed sound generated inside or outside the vehicle, and control at least one of the sound sensor, sound output unit and the display unit to output information based on the sensed situation of the vehicle. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021769 | CONSTRUCTION MACHINE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - A construction machine includes an image capturing device configured to capture an image of the surroundings, an image display part mounted in an operator's cab and configured to display a menu screen showing an operating condition and various settings, or the captured image captured with the image capturing device, an operation part including a menu switch to cause the menu screen to be displayed on the image display part, and a detector configured to detect whether a work element is enabled or disabled. The image display part is configured to display a warning in response to the menu switch being operated while the work element is enabled. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021770 | IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM RECORDING PROGRAM, AND DISPLAY DEVICE - An image processing device includes an image processor, a display region determiner, and a zoom factor determiner. The display region determiner determines a position of a display image within a captured image based on information about an angle of the display device. The zoom factor determiner determines a zoom factor of the captured image based on information about pushing or pulling force to be applied to the display device. The image processor generates the display image to be displayed on the display device by processing the captured image using the position of the display image within the captured image, the zoom factor, and a predetermined zoom center. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021771 | SUCKER ROD TRAILER - The disclosure provides systems and methods of use pertaining to the storage and transportation of sucker rods used in sucker rod pumps for oil wells. The system includes a flatbed having a protective structure protruding perpendicular from the flatbed on all four sides. A removable cover may be disposed about the protective structure to protect stored rods from negative environmental impacts. The system also includes a fluid containment system and an integrated and detachable catwalk system that allows rig crews to load and unload sucker rods without walking on previously loaded rods or rolling rods across the width of the trailer. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021772 | Folding Step Ladder - A folding step ladder is provided. The folding step ladder includes a platform that can be positioned atop a vehicle's wheels and support a user. The platform is connected to a pair of spaced apart parallel rails via a hinge and the rails are connected to each other by one or more rungs that span therebetween to form a ladder. The platform includes a stabilizing bar that can be positioned between the vehicle and the vehicle's wheels. In one embodiment, the stabilizing bar includes one or more elongated sections in a telescoping arrangement that allows a user to adjust the length of the stabilizing bar. In one embodiment, a second side of the platform includes a high friction surface that prevents slippage when mounted to the vehicle's wheels. The platform and ladder may be moved together at the hinge into a folded configuration as desired. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021773 | ACCESSORY MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE LOAD SPACE - An accessory mounting system for a vehicle, comprising an accessory support including a first wall portion defining an outer support surface and an inner support surface; and a fastening device for fastening an accessory to the accessory support; wherein the fastening device includes a first structure and a clamping formation arranged to engage with the inner support surface so as to clamp the accessory support between the clamping formation and the first structure of the fastening device. A further aspect of the invention relates to an accessory for use in the system. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021774 | BICYCLE CARRIERS AND SKEWER ASSEMBLIES - An assembly secures a bicycle having first and second fork prongs to a vehicle. The assembly includes an elongated skewer for mounting the first and second fork prongs of the bicycle thereon. The elongated skewer defines a longitudinal axis, and has a first end portion and a second non-threaded end portion. The assembly also includes a stop removably coupled to the second non-threaded end portion of the elongated skewer, and a sleeve movably coupled to the elongated skewer and removably coupled to the stop to lock the stop on the elongated skewer. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021775 | MAGNETIC POUCH ATTACHMENT MECHANISM WITH CRASH STABLE LOCKING TEETH - A magnetic pouch attachment mechanism may include one or more magnetic pouch mounts having an alignment plate with one or more magnetic areas disposed within the alignment plate. The magnetic pouch mount may also include a pouch that may be removably coupled with the one or more magnetic pouch mounts such that when the pouch is placed in proximity to the one or more magnetic pouch mounts, an attractive magnetic force is exerted between the pouch and the one or more magnetic pouch mounts such that the pouch aligns with and couples to the one or more magnetic pouch mounts. A mounting bracket coupled to the pouch may include one or more bracket magnetic areas disposed within the mounting bracket and configured to induce an attractive magnetic force with the one or more magnetic areas. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021776 | Speaker Systems For Off-Road Vehicles, ATVs, UTVs, Watercraft, and Motorcycles - Speaker systems are provided, particularly for mounting in off-road vehicles, ATVs, UTVs, watercraft and motorcycles. The speaker systems include a linear array of speakers and a housing encasing a backside thereof. In some cases, the speaker systems may include mounting brackets arranged along opposing lateral sides of the housing. Each of mounting brackets may include a hub secured to the housing, a bracket rotationally coupled to the hub, and a locking mechanism for securing positions of the bracket and the hub relative to each other. In addition or alternatively, a speaker system may include a pipe-mounting clamp comprising a lower part removably coupled to the housing and an upper part removably coupled to the lower part. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021777 | JACK-POSITIONING DEVICE - The present invention, in one or more embodiments, provides a jack-positioning device of jack including a seating bottom and a loading table, where the jack-positioning device includes a base portion to support the seating bottom of the jack, an arm portion to connect the base portion, and a top portion to press against the loading table of the jack, and where the top portion along with the arm portion is to position the jack at a holding position, and the arm portion is rotatable relative to the base portion and the top portion. The jack-positioning device of the present invention may be employed to position the jack within a tight space in a relatively time efficient manner. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021778 | PANEL AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A number of variations may include a panel comprising a skin and an interior wherein the interior comprises a microtruss. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021779 | LAYERED COMPOSITE COMPONENT - A laminated composite part, which includes a first member having a predetermined mating surface, and a second member that is made of an elastically deformable resin material, that has a plate portion substantially parallel to the mating surface and having a multiplicity of protrusions formed integrally therewith so as to protrude toward the mating surface so that space is created between the plate portion and the mating surface, and that is placed on the first member such that the protrusions contact the mating surface, which has cushioning properties as tip ends of the protrusions are pressed against the mating surface and elastically deformed, and in which one of the first and second members which is located on a design surface side has an engaging projection that projects to a larger extent than the protrusions, and the engaging projection is inserted through an insertion hole formed in the other of the first and second members and is retained in the insertion hole, whereby the first and second members are connected together, the insertion hole being provided with a stopper portion that is engaged with the engaging projection to retain the engaging projection in the insertion hole, in order to allow the engaging projection to move relative to the stopper portion in a direction parallel to the design surface due to a difference in thermal expansion between the first and second members, the stopper portion having a predetermined length in a direction of the relative movement that occurs due to the difference in thermal expansion, the stopper portion being a bridge extending across the insertion hole and having a slit in a middle so as to be separated into a plurality of parts, and the engaging projection having an annular shape and being inserted through the insertion hole such that the engaging projection elastically deforms the bridge and expands the slit, and the bridge thus extending through an opening of the annular shape, so that the engaging projection is retained in the insertion hole by the bridge and is allowed to move relatively in a longitudinal direction of the bridge. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021780 | Video/Multimedia Interface Solution - A method for retrofitting a vehicle device, the method comprising the steps of: (i) providing an interface device with a wiring harness and a control system; (ii) connecting the wiring harness between a first input of a vehicle component and an input of the vehicle device, wherein the wiring harness is configured to communicate a signal from the first input to the vehicle device input, and further wherein the wiring harness is configured to communicate a signal from the first input to the control system; (iii) detecting, by the control system, one or more data settings of the vehicle device; and (iv) modifying, by the control system, the one or more data settings of the vehicle device such that the vehicle device can process the signal from the first input. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021781 | VEHICLE AND VEHICLE STEP APPARATUS - A vehicle includes a vehicle body, a door, a step, a driving device for moving the step between an extending position and a retracting position, an on-board diagnostics for obtaining a state information of the door and having an interface, a vehicle data flow reading module, an emitter, a receiver and a controller. The on-board diagnostics is mounted on the vehicle body. The vehicle data flow reading module is coupled with the interface. The emitter is coupled with the vehicle data flow reading module and configured to emit the state information. The receiver is configured to receive and decode the state information from the emitter. The controller is coupled with the driving device and the receiver and configured to control the driving device to move the step between the extending position and the retracting position based on the state information. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021782 | DRIVING DEVICE - A driving device | 2017-01-26 |
20170021783 | VEHICLE AND SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING ELECTRICAL POWER TO A VEHICLE ELECTRICAL LOAD - A system of a vehicle may include an electrical load, a generator, and first and second conduits. The electrical load of the vehicle may include a high energy device that utilizes above 270 volts during operations of the vehicle. The generator may be coupled to an engine of the vehicle and configured to generate electrical power at a voltage above 270 volts for the electrical load of the high energy device during operations of the vehicle. The first and second conduits may be arranged along each other to house respective first and second conductors that are electrically disposed between the electrical load and the generator. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021784 | LINE FOR SUPPLYING ELECTRICAL UNITS WITH POWER IN VEHICLES - A line for supplying electrical units with power of more than 3 kW in vehicles, comprising: at least two electrically conducting, oblong bus bars having a flat cross-section and two opposite ends in the longitudinal direction, the bus bars each being insulated from and extending parallel to each other; a foil shield surrounding the bus bars from a first of the ends to a second of the ends; a stranded drain wire running between the bus bars and the foil shield in the longitudinal direction from the first end to the second end; a pair of flexible electrical conductors at one of the ends of the bus bars, each surrounded by a shield and electrically connected at a first end to a respective one of the bus bars, with the shield of the conductors being electrically connected in each case to the stranded drain wire. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021785 | VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A vehicle includes: an input unit configured to receive an execution command for speech recognition; a calculator configured to calculate a time in which the vehicle is expected to arrive at an obstacle existing on a road on which the vehicle travels; and a speech recognition controller configured to compare the calculated time in which the vehicle is expected to arrive at the obstacle to a time in which a voice command input is expected to be completed to determine whether to perform dynamic noise removal pre-processing. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021786 | INTERLOCKING MULTIPIECE VEHICLE FRONT END PROTECTIVE DEVICE - An interlocking multipiece vehicle shield is assembled from plural pieces which are joined edgewise, for example by studs and apertures having a snap-together feature. The pieces are designed so that the assembled shield conforms to the shape of the front end of a particular vehicle. The shield is secured to the vehicle by adhesive tape applied around the periphery of the shield. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021787 | BUMPER WITH AN EMBOSSMENT - A bumper having at least one embossment being formed extending counter to the vehicle traveling direction and the embossment having a base surface, a rear face, an internal inner face, and an external inner face. The base surface is formed as a step and the rear face has at least one first vent hole. The first vent hole is connected to a vent passage and the vent passage comprises a vent passage longitudinal axis that forms an acute angle with the vehicle traveling direction. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021788 | BUMPER ASSEMBLY WITH CLOSING PLATE - A bumper assembly for a motor vehicle comprising a cross member that extends transverse the motor vehicle, and has an open hat-shaped hollow profile with a rear-sided web and legs, extending from the web, wherein flanges extend from a free end of the legs in the vertical direction; and an opening pointing away from the motor vehicle, in the longitudinal direction. At least one closing plate is arranged allowing the opening to be completely closed in the vertical direction and arranged allowing a partial length of less than 50% of the length of the opening to be closed in the transverse direction; and that the flanges are offset from each other with an offset in the longitudinal direction; and that the cross member has a varying cross section over its length, wherein a central region is offset upwards from the end regions with a height offset to the vertical direction. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021789 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN A POWER REGULATING DEVICE AND AN ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE INCLUDED IN A VEHICLE - Methods and systems for managing an electrical connection between a power regulating device included in a vehicle and an energy storage device included in the vehicle. One system includes an electronic processor configured to compare a first acceleration of the vehicle to a first threshold and generate a first output representing whether the first acceleration exceeds the first threshold. The electronic processor is also configured to compare a second acceleration of the vehicle to a second threshold and generate a second output representing whether the second acceleration exceeds the second threshold. The electronic processor is further configured to output a signal to disconnect the power regulating device from at least one energy storage device include in the vehicle when the first output represents that the first acceleration exceeds the first threshold and the second output represents that the second acceleration exceeds the second threshold. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021790 | LED Crush Sensor - A sensor assembly for detecting crush of a compliant material. The sensor assembly includes a light source such as an LED, and a light sensor. In one implementation, the sensor assembly is used for detecting and impact of a motor vehicle with an external object or structure. Crush of the energy absorbing material, which may be provided in the form of an open or closed cell type polymeric foam is detected through a change in the intensity of the reflected back light received by the light sensor in response to compression of the energy absorber material. Other applications are contemplated. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021791 | ENERGY ABSORBING SYSTEM FOR ABSORBING ENERGY OF AN OBJECT IN A VEHICLE IN A CRASH SITUATION - An energy absorbing system that is adapted for absorbing energy of an object in a vehicle in a crash situation by decreasing acceleration and force acting on the object in the crash situation, the energy absorbing system comprising at least one plastically deformable energy absorber that is plastically deformable in the crash situation. A mass-dependent self-adjusting mechanism is provided, the mass-dependent self-adjusting mechanism being adapted for adjusting, on the basis of an underlying mass of the object, a required compensation force that is to be provided by the energy absorbing system in the crash situation for plastically deforming the at least one plastically deformable energy absorber in order to decrease the acceleration and force acting on the object. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021792 | STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG APPARATUS - A steering wheel airbag apparatus may include: a mounting plate seated on a wheel armature, and having a guide pipe formed therein; a cover coupled to the mounting plate; a moving contact module movably installed in the guide pipe, pressurized and moved by the cover, and connected to a positive electrode; and an elastic contact portion coupled to the guide pipe, connected to a negative electrode while supported by the negatively charged wheel armature, and connected to the moving contact module as the moving contact module is moved. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021793 | SEATBACK SIDE AND BASE MATERIAL FOR SEATBACK SIDE - A base material for a seatback side includes a body portion including a protruding portion. The protruding portion has a plate piece surface of a distal end extending from the body portion outwardly relative to an outer portion provided on an outer side in a vehicle width direction. The plate piece surface is placed side by side with a flange surface of a flange portion projecting in a peripheral portion of the body. The distal end is sandwiched by a weather strip together with the flange portion. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021794 | Vehicular Airbag Device - A vehicular airbag device capable of improving reduction of an occupant obstruction value during a diagonal collision. A vehicular airbag device opens an airbag door on an instrument panel | 2017-01-26 |
20170021795 | Side Seat Harness Restraint System - A sideseat includes a sideseat base, turntable, posterior frame and backrest frame. The sideseat posterior frame is rotatably coupled to the sideseat base through the turntable. The turntable is positioned so that the sideseat turntable and combined frame components move from a deployed position to a locked position in response to an applied force. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021796 | BUCKLE DEVICE - In a buckle device, cord portions that are pulled out from a distal end portion in a longitudinal direction of a helical portion of a curl cord are electrically and mechanically connected to a terminal of a buckle switch of a buckle. The distal end portion in the longitudinal direction of the helical portion of the curl cord is held by a holding bracket that is provided at a first cover component of a buckle cover. Consequently, even when the buckle cover is moved, excellent connections can still be maintained between the cord portions of the curl cord and the terminal of the buckle switch of the buckle. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021797 | SEAT BELT DEVICE - A seat belt device includes a spindle ( | 2017-01-26 |
20170021798 | PET RESTRAINT SYSTEM - A restraint system includes a plurality of sensors deployable in a vehicle, a restraint device, and a computing device. The restraint device includes a tether, a collar, an actuator coupled to a stopper, and an identification tag. The computing device is programmed to engage the stopper to prevent the tether from extending beyond a predetermined length upon at least one of the sensors indicating the identification tag. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021799 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING WEAR-COMFORT OF A SEATBELT - An apparatus and method for improving the safety-relevant wear-comfort of a seatbelt worn by an occupant of a vehicle seat uses at least one sensor to detect the contour and/or position of the seatbelt, at least one actuator system for moving the seatbelt in order to change the contour and/or position, and at least one control module for controlling the actuator system. The control module is operative to control the actuator system automatically as a function of a deviation of the seatbelt contour/position, as detected by the sensor, from a predefined contour/position which reflects correct wear of the seatbelt. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021800 | WARNING SYSTEM FOR DETECTING INFANT SEAT BUCKLE SECUREMENT - A child seat-vehicle safety system for a passenger vehicle, including at least one child seat buckle signaling device with a buckling detector for signaling the buckle status, and a portable controller device that attaches to the On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD-II) port of the vehicle, for detecting the status of the vehicle ignition system, receiving the buckle status signal, and generating an alarm signal in response to a predetermined condition of the ignition status and the buckle status signal. The system provides a method of warning a vehicle operator that a child has been left buckled in a vehicle after the vehicle's ignition system has been turned off, by generating an alarm signal when the ignition status is ‘off’ and the buckle status signal is ‘buckled’ beyond a predetermined grace or timeout period. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021801 | ON-VEHICLE APPARATUS CONTROL SYSTEM, ON-VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, AND PORTABLE MACHINE - An on-vehicle apparatus control system includes: a first on-vehicle switch and a second located farther from an on-vehicle reception unit than the first on-vehicle switch; an on-vehicle control device; and a portable machine. In a case where the on-vehicle switches is operated, the on-vehicle control device transmits a response request signal, the portable machine returns a response signal, and the on-vehicle control device controls an on-vehicle apparatus. The on-vehicle apparatus control system further includes a level switch. In a case where the first on-vehicle switch is operated, the level switch switches transmission intensity of a portable machine transmission unit or reception sensitivity of an on-vehicle reception unit to a first level, and in a case where the second on-vehicle switch is operated, the level switch switches the transmission intensity or the reception sensitivity to a second level higher than the first level. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021802 | Mobile application for vehicle alarm notices and related system - A mobile application for vehicle alarm notices and related system alerts the user to possible theft of their vehicle. The application may be downloaded and installed on the user's smartphone, tablet, or other mobile electronic device. A key fob, which contains a receiver and transmitter, is also provided as an alternate operating device. When the application is activated, if an unauthorized person is attempting to break into the user's vehicle, the vehicle transmits an alert notice to the user's devices. The user is then provided a brief, predetermined time period, such as 30 seconds, to deactivate the alert. If the alert is not deactivated by the user in this time period, both the vehicle and the user's devices transmit an alert to law enforcement. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021803 | ELIMINATION OF THE ACTIVATABILITY OF A FUNCTION BY A RADIO ON A VEHICLE - A method to activate a function of a vehicle including transmitting a wireless command from a portable apparatus to the vehicle and activating the function if a wireless activation facility of the function is not switched off. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021804 | Programming a Remote Access Device with a Vehicle - A computer storage medium encoded with a computer program for programming a remote access device with an access system of a plurality of vehicle types. The computer program comprises instructions that, when executed by a handheld device, cause the handheld device to guide the user to program the access system and sends signals to initiate the programming sequence. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021805 | POSITIONING WITH A MAGNETIC SENSOR FOR A VEHICLE - A method to determine a position of a portable apparatus relative to a vehicle including generating a magnetic field by the vehicle, detecting the magnetic field by a magnetic field sensor of the portable apparatus, and evaluating the magnetic field to determine the position of the portable apparatus relative to the vehicle. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021806 | WIPER SYSTEM - A wiper system ( | 2017-01-26 |
20170021807 | OUTPUT ELEMENT, MOTORISATION DEVICE FOR DRIVING AT LEAST ONE WINDSCREEN WIPER ARM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF AN OUTPUT ELEMENT - The invention concerns an output element ( | 2017-01-26 |
20170021808 | DEVICE FOR SECURING A BLADE OF A WIPER | 2017-01-26 |
20170021809 | DEVICE FOR CLEANING A SENSOR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The present invention concerns a device for cleaning a sensor of a motor vehicle. The device in accordance with the invention includes means for simultaneous or sequential distribution via a distribution orifice ( | 2017-01-26 |
20170021810 | SENSOR CLEANING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention consists in a device for cleaning a sensor of a motor vehicle. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021811 | Vacuum Assembly - The disclosed vacuum cleaner system for an automobile fits in a cavity in the vehicle and has a tank that can be removed in a lateral direction without tools and without detaching the vacuum hose. The motor/fan assembly is positioned above a chassis wall. Lateral flanges on opposed sides of the tank support the tank in generally horizontal sliding motion from a forward position to an elevated rearward position. A rear flange supports the tank as it pivots to a mounted position in which an inlet on a removable lid on the tank communicates with a hose, and an outlet on the lid communicates with the motor/fan assembly. In a removed position, the inlet and outlet are disconnected. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021812 | VEHICLE ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION CONTROL DEVICE - A target acceleration/deceleration setting unit ( | 2017-01-26 |
20170021813 | HYDRAULIC BLOCK FOR A HYDRAULIC UNIT OF A BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM - A hydraulic block for brake control of an automotive hydraulic braking system, including a main brake cylinder bore. A permanent magnet is connected to the main brake cylinder piston via a rod, so that the permanent magnet moves together with the main brake cylinder piston. A Hall sensor with which a position and/or a stroke of the main brake cylinder piston is measurable is situated in a signal range of the permanent magnet in a sensor bore in the hydraulic block transversely to the rod. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021814 | Hydraulic Unit - A hydraulic unit, in particular for a controllable-slip vehicle brake system, includes a housing block, a pump, a first fluid duct, and a second fluid duct. The housing block defines a pump receptacle that receives the pump, which has a suction side and a pressure side. The first duct crosses the pump receptacle in a region of the pressure side of the pump. The second duct leads into the pump receptacle in the region of the pressure side. The first and second ducts are sealed off from each over via a separation point. The hydraulic unit is configured to enable contact with a damping device configured to damp pulsations and reduce operating noise of the hydraulic unit without negatively impacting functional properties of the hydraulic unit, in particular on pressure build-up dynamics of the vehicle brake system, or without jeopardizing a compact construction of the hydraulic unit. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021815 | VEHICLE-USE BRAKE APPARATUS - A vehicle-use brake apparatus has a control unit which includes a correcting pressure acquisition section that acquires a flow rate correcting pressure corresponding to a discharge amount of brake fluid discharged by a pump, a command differential pressure acquisition section that acquires a command differential pressure by performing a flow rate correction where the flow rate correcting pressure is subtracted from a target wheel cylinder pressure, and a correction restriction section that performs a correction restriction by which the flow rate correcting pressure is reduced or the flow rate correction is not performed if an actual wheel cylinder pressure is smaller than a target wheel cylinder pressure. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021816 | ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE BOOSTER - An electromechanical brake booster having a plunger rod for connecting a brake pedal lever to a brake master cylinder, a gear motor, which is coupled with the plunger rod, and a control device for driving the gear motor. A pedal force variable representing the pedal force and a plunger rod motion variable representing the motion of the plunger rod are supplied to the control device as input variables. The control device is configured to determine a setpoint return velocity for the plunger rod with the aid of the plunger rod motion variable and an actual return velocity for the plunger rod and the pedal force variable from the setpoint return velocity and to generate an activation signal for the gear motor. This makes it possible to improve the brake release behavior and to reduce high Bernoulli forces at the end stop for the starting position of the brake pedal lever. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021817 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR HYBRID VEHICLE - A control apparatus for a hybrid vehicle is provided with: an air-fuel ratio determinator configured to determine an air-fuel ratio of an internal combustion engine in a predetermined period until speed change by a transmission is actually performed; and a controller configured to control at least one of the internal combustion engine and an electric motor in such a manner that a possible amount of torque down of the internal combustion engine is increased if the air-fuel ratio of the internal combustion engine is lean in the predetermined period. By this, it is possible to avoid a detrimental effect, such as a torque shock, deterioration of durability of a friction material, and the like, which can occur in the speed change. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021818 | METHOD FOR TAKEOFF OF A VEHICLE WITH A HYBRID DRIVELINE - A method is provided for moving off of a vehicle with a hybrid drive line, comprising a combustion engine; a gearbox with input shaft connected to the combustion engine and output shaft; a first planetary gear, which is connected to the input shaft, a first main shaft; a second planetary gear connected to the first planetary gear and a second main shaft; a first and second electrical machines respectively connected to the first and second planetary gears; a gear pair connected with the first main shaft; and a gear pair connected with the second main shaft. The method comprises: a) ensuring that the rotatable components of the first and second planetary gears are respectively disconnected from each other, b) ensuring that the corresponding gear pairs are engaged, and c) activating the first and second electrical machines so that a torque is generated in the output shaft. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021819 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A HYBRID VEHICLE DRIVELINE - A method is provided to control a hybrid powertrain comprising engaging gears corresponding to a first gear pair connected with a first planetary gear in a gearbox with a first coupling device connecting two rotatable components in the first planetary gear; activating a second electrical machine to generate a propulsion torque on the output shaft via a second gear pair connected with a second planetary gear and the output shaft; disconnecting the first gear pair from the countershaft, by controlling the first electrical machine and a combustion engine connected with the first planetary gear to achieve a substantially zero torque state between the first gear pair; connecting the first gear pair to the countershaft, by controlling the combustion engine to achieve a synchronous rotational speed between the first gear pair; and activating the combustion engine and/or the first electrical machine to generate a propulsion torque on the output shaft. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021820 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR HYBRID VEHICLE - A control apparatus that is applied to a vehicle includes a control unit. The control unit is configured to, when the vehicle is traveling on a specific traffic congestion section at a time when the vehicle has reached a downhill control start point or a traffic congestion control start point, not start any of a downhill control and a traffic congestion control. After the vehicle travels on the specific traffic congestion section, the downhill control or the traffic congestion control is started only when an effect of improvement in fuel consumption resulting from the downhill control or the traffic congestion control is expected. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021821 | HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS - A control apparatus for a hybrid vehicle including an internal combustion engine, a motor, and a storage battery and configured to charge the storage battery with electric power generated as a result of regenerative braking and electric power generated by using output of the engine. The control apparatus extracts a downhill section contained in a planned travel route of the vehicle and executes downhill control which decreases the remaining capacity of the storage battery before the vehicle enters the downhill section. When the control apparatus extracts the downhill section as a target of the downhill control, if the downhill section contains a flat section whose distance is greater than a predetermined threshold, the control apparatus determines the downhill section is not a target of the downhill control. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021822 | VEHICLE - A vehicle includes an engine, a motor, a rotary electric machine, a battery, and an ECU. The ECU is configured to control the rotary electric machine to generate electric power when the engine is started during the motor traveling mode and provide a cranking torque to the engine, the electric power generated by the rotary electric machine increasing as a vehicle speed increases, and determine whether or not to start the engine based on a comparison between a sum of electric power and a value corresponding to electric power acceptable by the battery. The sum of electric power is a sum of first electric power actually input into and output from the battery during the motor traveling mode and second electric power predicted to be generated by the rotary electric machine while the cranking torque is provided to the engine. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021823 | HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS - A control apparatus for a hybrid vehicle including an internal combustion engine, a motor, and a storage battery and configured to charge the storage battery with electric power generated as a result of regenerative braking and electric power generated by using output of the engine. The control apparatus executes a downhill control which decreases the remaining capacity of the storage battery before the vehicle enters a downhill section and executes a congestion control which increases the remaining capacity before it enters a congestion section. In addition the control apparatus determine which control is to be executed according to the positional relation between the start point of the downhill section and the start point of the congestion section when both a downhill section and a congestion section are contained in a planned travel route of the vehicle. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021824 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING PERFORMANCE OF A HYBRID VEHICLE - Systems and methods for operating a driveline of a hybrid vehicle are described. The systems and methods may improve hybrid driveline performance so that a driver may experience less turbocharger lag and/or less cam phasing lag. The methods and systems may hold engine torque at an elevated level in the presence of a decrease in driver demand torque. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021825 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING TRANSMISSION SHIFTING - Systems and methods for operating a transmission of a hybrid powertrain that includes a motor/generator are described. The systems and methods may permit or inhibit transmission shifting in response to objects or conditions in a vehicles travel path. Transmission shifting is not permitted when conditions indicate the possibility of excessive transmission shifting. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021826 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STARTING A COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method for starting a combustion engine fitted to a hybrid or dual-mode motor vehicle includes starting an additional motor upon a setpoint torque demanded by a driver of the vehicle, with a view to accelerating the vehicle beyond a threshold speed at which the combustion engine is driven beyond a stalling speed threshold when the combustion engine is mechanically coupled to wheels of the vehicle. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021827 | BICYCLE STABILITY CONTROL METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Methods, devices and apparatuses pertaining to stability control of a bicycle. A method may involve a control system associated with a bicycle monitoring one or more parameters related to a movement of the bicycle. The method may also involve the control system detecting an impending occurrence of an event based on the monitoring. The method may further involve the control system adjusting one or more operations related to the movement of the bicycle, including braking of the bicycle, to prevent the occurrence of the event. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021828 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AUTONOMOUS PARKING SYSTEM - An apparatus for controlling an autonomous parking system includes a data collection unit for collecting various data, a brake unit for stopping a vehicle, a communication unit for transmitting a message notifying an occurrence of an unexpected incident to a user terminal, and a controller for analyzing various data collected by the data collection unit and determining whether the unexpected incident occurs during autonomous parking, and for controlling the brake unit to stop the vehicle when the unexpected incident occurs. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021829 | VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - In a vehicle control device, detection of an object around a vehicle is performed, in a case where it is determined that there is a possibility that the vehicle may collide with the object, whether or not a collision can be avoided by braking control of the vehicle is determined, and in a case where it is determined that a collision cannot be avoided by the braking control, steering and braking control to avoid a collision by both steering of the vehicle and braking of the vehicle is performed, flashing of a direction indicator is started, and in a case where the vehicle has stopped, flashing of hazard flashing indicators is performed. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021830 | ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL PROFILES - Methods and systems for controlling an adaptive cruise control feature of a vehicle are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, a system includes a sensing unit and a processor. The sensing unit is configured to detect passengers, other than a driver, in a vehicle. The processor is coupled to the sensing unit. The processor is configured to at least facilitate controlling an adaptive cruise control feature of the vehicle using a first profile if no passengers are detected in the vehicle, and a second profile, different from the first profile, if one or more passengers are detected in the vehicle. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021831 | LNT CONTROL WITH ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL - A method is provided for controlling a NOx storage catalytic converter that is disposed in the exhaust system of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle with an adaptive cruise control system, wherein regeneration of the NOx storage catalytic converter is started depending on the distance to a vehicle ahead. For this the motor vehicle is accelerated in a rich mode for regeneration if the distance to the vehicle ahead is large enough so that the regeneration will be completed during an acceleration phase in which the distance is reduced. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021832 | DRIVING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A driving assistance apparatus for a vehicle includes: a switch selecting a drive mode that specifies an output characteristic of a drive source relative to an accelerator operation amount; and a controller configured to calculate a target acceleration, based on the drive mode, for causing a host vehicle to follow a preceding vehicle such that a vehicle-to-vehicle distance between the host vehicle and the preceding vehicle is maintained at a distance within a predetermined range, and control a driving force of the drive source such that the host vehicle accelerates at the target acceleration. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021833 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM - A system and method are provided for operating an adaptive cruise control system of a host vehicle. The method includes receiving data measured from a plurality of sensors, wherein the measured data relates to one or more target vehicles in the host vehicle's field of view. The method further includes generating a following score for each target vehicle based on the measured data and controlling the host vehicle response based on the following score. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021834 | ENGINE CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE AND ENGINE CONTROL METHOD FOR VEHICLE - An engine control device for a vehicle including a power train where a continuously variable transmission is coupled to an engine, includes engine torque control means configured to control the engine so as to obtain an basic engine torque corresponding to an operating state of the vehicle, and command means configured to command engine torque control means to increase an engine torque from the basic engine torque during a gear shifting from a first speed stage to a second speed stage. The continuously variable transmission includes a continuously variable transmission mechanism, an auxiliary transmission mechanism that includes at least a first engagement portion and a second engagement portion to achieve the gear shifting from the first speed stage to the second speed stage, and shift control means configured to set a target value of a transmission gear ratio of the entire continuously variable transmission mechanism and the auxiliary transmission mechanism based on the operating state of the vehicle to control the continuously variable transmission mechanism such that the target value is achieved. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021835 | ON-BOARD RECORDING SYSTEM - An on-board recording system includes a control device and a recording device. The control device includes a transmitting unit that outputs a transmission signal when a driving assistance function is installed on the vehicle, and the recording device includes a receiving unit, a storage unit including a first area and a second area, a first vehicle behavior detecting unit, a second vehicle behavior detecting unit, a first recording processing unit, a second recording processing unit, and a recording permitting unit that permits the first recording processing unit to record the first vehicle information in the first area, and inhibits the second recording processing unit from recording the second vehicle information in the first area, when the transmission signal has been received, and permits the second recording processing unit to record the second vehicle information in the first area when the transmission signal has not been received. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021836 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING DROWSINESS AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM - A drowsiness determination device includes an input unit that receives vehicle information indicating the amount of variation in an attitude of a vehicle with respect to a road surface and head information indicating the amount of movement of a head of an occupant with respect to a predetermined position and a determination unit that determines whether the occupant is drowsy, on the basis of the vehicle information and the head information. The determination unit determines that the occupant is drowsy, on the conditions that when the vehicle attitude varies, the occupant head moves in the same direction as the direction in which the vehicle attitude has varied and that a delay time between the timing when the vehicle attitude has varied and the timing when the occupant head has moved is longer than a predetermined time. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021837 | Vehicle Information Presenting Apparatus - A vehicle information presenting apparatus for use in an autonomous vehicle switches driving control between autonomous driving control, in which the vehicle is driven autonomously, and manual driving control, in which the vehicle is driven manually by a driver. The vehicle information presenting apparatus includes a driving attention level estimator configured to estimate a driving attention level of the driver, and an information presentation controller configured to switch information to present to the driver according to the driving attention level of the driver estimated by the driving attention level estimator. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021838 | MOBILE DEVICE AND SOFTWARE FOR IMPROVING OCCUPANCY DURING A WORKDAY COMMUTE - A set of software assisted features is described that enhance a workday commute to attract passengers. These include: use of an eye datum to position drivers away from the firewall, dual diagonal cooling systems that apply full cooling force as the sun clocks around the vehicle, software controlled exterior locker doors allowing a vehicle to act as a delivery destination at work or an autonomous errand runner, and a rear door that rotates largely in envelope and concentric with the rear axle to remove all opportunities for door dings. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021839 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF ALGORITHMICALLY CONTROLLING AUTOMOTIVE FUNCTIONS - In one aspect, a computerized system for controlling automotive functions of a vehicle, includes a multi-core system on chip; a hypervisor including a multi-core synchronization function for a plurality of cores on the system on chip; and a plurality of automotive function modules in communication with the plurality of cores through the hypervisor. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021840 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A DRIVING CABIN OF A RAILWAY VEHICLE, MORE PARTICULARLY FOR A TRAMWAY - The manufacturing method includes a step for manufacturing a structural frame, defining an area intended to house driving equipment, said structural frame including two side walls on either side each having at least one side opening, a step for assembling two side windows, each covering a respective one of the side openings, and, prior to said assembly step, a step for producing two side window supports, each assembled with a respective one of the side walls, each side window being attached on a respective one of the side supports during the assembly step. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021841 | Jump Rail System - A jump rail system is provided for use with a rail car of the type having a substantially flat, open upper deck surface and a pair of parallel, spaced apart deck rails mounted along a length thereof. For each deck rail, an associated jump rail is mounted for rotational movement in relation to the upper deck surface. Each jump rail has a first end disposed in an end-to-end configuration with a first end of the associated deck rail, and a second end extending beyond a terminus of the length of the upper deck surface. A power source is configured to drive rotation of at least one of the jump rails between first and second positions of the jump rail. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021842 | MOVABLE FOOTBOARD FOR A VEHICLE DOOR - A movable footboard for a door of a rail vehicle comprises a footboard extendable below a tread strip at least substantially transversely to the direction of travel. To minimize the level difference between the footboard and the tread strip a pivot shaft extends at least substantially parallel to the direction of travel on at least one longitudinal bar of the footboard at the end region of the footboard away from the vehicle, about which pivot shaft at least two pivoting bars are pivotably supported, which pivoting bars each bear a transverse profile element, each of the pivoting bars being rigidly connected to the transverse profile element associated with the pivot bar, while the other transverse profile elements lie freely on said pivot bar, and a lifting mechanism is fastened to the vehicle and lifts the transverse profile element located directly in front of the tread strip. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021843 | RAILWAY FREIGHT CAR TRUCK WITH TRANSOM - A stabilized railway car truck consists of two side frames and a bolster. The bolster has laterally opposite ends, each end extending into and supported within a side frame opening on a spring group. The stabilized railway car truck also includes a transom extending into, and supported within, a side frame opening. The spring group is supported at each transom end. Each side frame includes an integrally cast transom bearing over which a transom support bearing is fitted. The pivotal decoupling of the side frame and transom eliminates track displacement irregularities from reacting at the bolster and into the vehicle. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021844 | A System of a Bearing Bracket and a Coupler Rod Or Connection Rod, a Multi-Car Vehicle and a Method for Controlling the Movement of a Coupler Rod or Connection Rod - A system includes a bearing bracket, for connecting a coupler rod or a connection rod to a car, and a coupler rod or a connection rod connected to the bearing bracket. The bearing bracket has an adapter and a joint that allows the adapter to swivel relative to the bracket. The rod has a stabilizing element having a surface that is not parallel to the longitudinal axis of the rod and is spaced apart from a surface of the bearing bracket. Upon application of a force of a predetermined first strength in one direction, the adapter moves relative to the bracket in the one direction until the surface of the stabilizing element contacts the surface of the bearing bracket. Upon application of a force of a second strength to the rod, the stabilizing element detaches from the rod, so that the rod can move relative to the stabilizing element. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021845 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INCREASING EFFICIENCY OF ROLLING STOCK - The invention is intended for conserving energy expended by railway rolling stock, for instance by a locomotive when carrying out train operations and shunting, when trains are run in an automatic mode or in a train operator assistance mode. A method for increasing the efficiency of rolling stock includes the following steps: obtaining the parameters of the rolling stock, including at least the following: speed, coordinates, overhead system voltage, traction engine current voltage, brake line discharging; in addition, determining at least the dependence parameters of an active traction force, braking force, motion resistance force, force of wheel adherence to the rails, and the mass of the rolling stock; then, determining the optimal control to be carried out by traction and braking equipment of railway rolling stock based on the dependence parameters obtained during the previous step; then, transmitting the optimal control, determined during the previous step, to a rolling stock control system for implementation or for displaying to the train operator. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021846 | Train Direction Detection Apparatus and Method - The present invention relates generally to a train direction detection device and a method of determining the direction of travel. The train direction detection device analyzes the characteristics, such as impedance, of an electrical circuit implemented on a railroad to determine the direction of approach of a train. The invention is adapted to integrate with occupancy or grade crossing circuits commonly used by railroads at grade crossings. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021847 | Train and Rail Yard Management System - A rail yard management system and method that takes advantage of infrastructure installed in rail yards and on train consists to allow the management of the assembly, disassembly and validation of train consists in the rail yard. A train management system and method is also provided. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021848 | Poster Storage, Display, and Carrying Case for Teachers - A durable, light-weight carrying case particularly suited to the needs of classroom teachers is disclosed. This case is especially designed for the storage, display, and transport of multiple flat, thin, oversized items such as poster boards, desk-top calendars, project tri-fold boards, jumbo story books, teaching posters, and pictures. The case may be easily transported from one location to another throughout the class day. The case provides a solution for long-term storage at the end of a school year or short-term transport between classrooms during the school day. The case is preferably composed of a durable light-weight transparent plastic with multiple clear dividers to protect items from moisture, bending, and tearing, while permitting identification and display. The case has a hinged lid to protect and secure stored items, a handle for carrying, and a wheel assembly for rolling transport. The base is flat for upright access, display of contents, or storage. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021849 | CHILD RESTRAINT FOR CHILD SEAT - A child restraint for a child seat is relatively easily engaged using a passive approach and resists disengagement until released. A cross bar can be moved along a slide mechanism in the restraint, where the cross bar or the slide mechanism may include a ratchet mechanism. The ratchet mechanism may operate to permit the cross bar to be moved with relative ease in a first direction, and resist movement of the cross bar in a second, different direction. The cross bar in a lowered position contributes to restraining the child in the child seat by limiting leg movement. A release mechanism is actuated to release the cross bar to permit relatively easy movement. A locking mechanism may be employed to lock the cross bar in place. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021850 | WAGON WITH ADAPTER FOR INSTALLING CHILD SEAT - A seat adapter removably mounts a child seat to a wagon having two opposing walls and an interposed connecting wall, and includes two latch components that mount to the wagon's opposing walls. In some embodiments, the seat adapter includes a cross-member extending between the latch components so that the cross-member provides structural integrity to the wagon if the connecting wall is displaced from its upright use position. In some embodiments, the seat adapter and the child seat can be mounted to the wagon for use with the connecting wall in its upright use position, and in some embodiments the seat adapter and the child seat can be mounted to the wagon for use whether the connecting wall is in its upright use position or its displaced position, with no mechanical interference between any part of the wagon and any part of the adapter or the child seat mounted to it. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021851 | COMPACT FOLDING BABY STROLLER - The stroller can folded into a more compact space. The stroller can include a pair of handle frames that include an upper handle frame, a lower handle frame, and a handle frame folding mechanism. The stroller can also include first and second rear wheel frames, at least one front wheel frame, a first frame folding mechanism rotatably connecting the front wheel frame, the first rear wheel frame and one of the handle frames, and a second frame folding mechanism rotatably connecting the front wheel frame, the second rear wheel frame, and the other of the handle frames. The upper handle frames, lower handle frames, rear wheel frames and front wheel frames can be substantially the same length. The stroller can also include a belly bar attached to the first and second frame folding mechanisms that can operate as a pull handle when the stroller is in a folded, storage configuration. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021852 | COLLAPSIBLE STROLLER MECHANISM - In accordance with some aspects of the present disclosure, there is provided a foldable stroller frame comprising a first side frame member, a second side frame member, a middle frame member, and a sliding mechanism configured to slide along the middle frame member. First and second cross frame members may connect the sliding mechanism to the first and second side frame members. In some examples, the first and second cross frame members may comprise a curved portion proximate the connection with the side frame members. The sliding member may comprise an upper portion and a lower portion. In some examples, spring-biased tongues disposed in the lower portion may bias the upper portion. In some examples third and fourth cross frame members may connect the first side frame member and the second side frame member to a foot pedal that may be disposed on the middle frame member. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021853 | Quick-Release ATV Skis - Quick-release skis couple to the front wheels of an ATV or other wheeled vehicle, to permit the ATV to travel over snow. The rear ATV wheels may be left unaltered, or more commonly, tracks may be substituted for the rear wheels. The ski coupling includes a drive-on runner and coupling having in one embodiment width-adjustable side walls, an over-center clamp, and a lock for securing the over-center clamp. In a second embodiment, a pivotal tire cage allows the ATV tire to be driven onto the ski, but simply by forward travel of the tire the cage pivots to constrain the tire thereon. A strap then binds the tire and cage to ensure the tire stays in place on the ski. In a third embodiment, an ATV track is converted to a runner by the application and tensioning of a ski. Additional embodiments are illustrated. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021854 | STEERING WHEEL - A steering wheel includes a ring-shaped rim is to be gripped by a driver (the rim includes a rim core and a rim molding portion covering the rim core), a boss disposed at the center of the rim, plural spokes connecting the rim with the boss, an arm whose base end portion is integrated with the rim core and that is extended toward the inside of the rim core in a cantilever manner, and a vibration generator attached to the arm for generating vibrations that are to be transmitted to the rim through the arm. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021855 | Steering Column Assembly - A steering column assembly comprising an inner tube and an outer tube that surrounds the inner tube along at least part of its length, in a relaxed condition the outer tube being a relatively loose fit around the inner tube, an elongate slot in the outer tube which can be at least partially closed by applying a load either side of the slot to cause a reduction in the internal diameter of the tube, the slot extending along the outer tube starting from one end of the tube, a pair of flanges which are fixed to the tube on opposing sides of the slot, and a clamp mechanism which connects one flange to the other, the clamp mechanism being movable between a clamped position in which it applies a clamping force to the flanges that acts to reduce the width of the slot and so tightens the outer tube around the inner tube, and an unclamped position in which the clamping force is reduced to permit the flanges to move away from one another as the tube returns towards its relaxed condition. A restraining member that extend around the whole outside of the circumference, or substantially around the whole circumference, of a length of the outer tube that is located at, or close to, the end of the outer tube at which the slot starts, the restraining member preventing unwanted deformation of the end of the outer tube. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021856 | SPHERICAL WASHER ASSEMBLY - According to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention a steering mounting assembly to couple a rack and pinion steering mechanism to a vehicle is provided. The steering mounting assembly includes a first spherical washer to interface with the rack and pinion steering mechanism. The steering mounting assembly further includes a second spherical washer to interface with the vehicle and the first spherical washer. The first spherical washer and the second spherical washer form a relative angle between the rack and pinion steering mechanism and the vehicle. The steering mounting assembly further includes a ring retainer to retain the first spherical washer and the second spherical washer. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021857 | RACK ASSIST TYPE POWER STEERING APPARATUS - The present disclosure relates to a rack assist type power steering apparatus that includes: a ball nut that is rotated by the rotating force transmitted from a motor and has an internal screw groove formed in the inner circumferential surface thereof; and a rack bar that has an external-screw-groove-formed part that has an external screw groove formed in the outer circumferential surface thereof, and is coupled with the ball nut by a ball, wherein the external screw groove has a first curved portion and a second curved portion connected to each other, and is formed such that a contact angle formed by a line that is normal to a tangent line at a point where the ball makes contact with the first curved portion and a line that is normal to a tangent line at a point where the ball makes contact with the second curved portion gradually decreases from the central portion toward opposite end portions of the external-screw-groove-formed part, thereby reducing friction generated when the ball performs a rolling motion in the middle of the external screw groove that is formed in the rack bar and distributing the load acting on the ball in the opposite end portions of the external screw groove that is formed in the rack bar. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021858 | STEERING CONTROL DEVICE - A steering control device can restrain a steering from being operated to cause a steered angle and a steering angle to exceed their upper limit values. A first limiting reaction force setting circuit increases a first reaction force rapidly if the steering angle becomes no smaller than a steering angle threshold. A second limiting reaction force setting circuit increases a second reaction force rapidly if the steered angle becomes no smaller than a steered angle threshold. A target steering angle setting circuit sets a target steering angle based on steering torque applied to the steering minus the first reaction force, the second reaction force, etc. A steering angle control circuit sets reaction torque as a manipulated variable for feedback controlling the steering angle to the target steering angle. An operation signal generation circuit outputs an operation signal to a reaction force motor so as to achieve reaction torque. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021859 | STEERING CONTROL DEVICE - A steering control device restrains not only a steered angle but also a steering angle from exceeding their upper limit values. A maximum value selection circuit selects a maximum value of a target steered angle and a target steering angle as an end angle and outputs the end angle to a limiting reaction force setting circuit. The limiting reaction force setting circuit increases a limiting reaction force rapidly if the end angle becomes equal to or larger than a common threshold. A target steering angle setting circuit sets a target steering angle based on torque applied to the steering minus the limiting reaction force etc. A steering angle control circuit sets reaction torque as a manipulated variable for feedback controlling the steering angle to the target steering angle. An operation signal generation circuit outputs an operation signal to a reaction force motor so as to achieve the reaction torque. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021860 | MAGNETIC TORQUE OVERLAY STEERING SYSTEM WITH OFF-ROAD DAMPING - Technical solutions are described for generating a damping torque in a magnetic torque overlay (MTO) steering system. An example method includes generating a damping torque based on a vehicle speed value, a handwheel velocity value, and a differential pressure value. The method further includes detecting an off-road condition, and in response, computing an off-road damping torque signal based on one or more of the vehicle speed value, the handwheel velocity value, the differential pressure value, and a handwheel angle value. The method also includes scaling the damping torque by the off-road damping torque signal in response to detecting the off-road condition. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021861 | TRAVELING VEHICLE - A traveling vehicle including a traveling machine body supported by a pair of left and right driving wheels; a pair of left motor and the right motor configured to independently drive the driving wheels; a riding part disposed behind the traveling machine body and connected to the traveling machine body, and configured to enable riding of a worker; a handle connected to the traveling machine body so as to be swingable left and right with respect to the traveling machine body; a plurality of load sensors for detecting a forward and backward weight shift of the worker who is riding on the riding part; a rotation angle sensor for detecting a leftward and rightward swinging operation amount of the handle; and a controller for controlling operation of the left and right motors based on detection values by the plurality of load sensors and the rotation angle sensor. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021862 | STEERING WHEEL CONTROL APPARATUS - A steering wheel control apparatus for controlling driving of a steering wheel of a vehicle includes a steering wheel drive section that drives the steering wheel in accordance with a target value, a shock probability determination section that determines whether the steering wheel may apply a physical shock to a vehicle driver, and a steering wheel driving restriction section that restricts driving of the steering wheel by the steering wheel drive section to reduce the shock applied to the vehicle driver when the shock probability determination section determines that the steering wheel may apply the shock to the vehicle driver. | 2017-01-26 |
20170021863 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VERIFYING ROAD POSITION INFORMATION FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A system for verifying host vehicle road position information includes a first camera, a second camera, and a controller in communication with the first and second cameras. The controller has memory and a processor for storing and executing control logic. The control logic includes a control logic for collecting first camera data from the first camera, for generating a first lane marking estimate from the first camera data, for determining a first lane distance estimate from the first lane marking estimate, for collecting second camera data from the second camera, for generating a second estimate of lane markings from the second camera data, for determining a second lane distance estimate from the second lane marking estimate, for correlating and combining the first and second lane distance estimates to generate a combined lane distance estimate, and for calibrating the first camera to the combined lane distance estimate. | 2017-01-26 |