34th week of 2018 patent applcation highlights part 18 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20180236843 | MULTI-MODE CABIN HEATING SYSTEM WITH DUAL HEATING SOURCE - A heating system for an automotive passenger cabin includes a blower fan generating an air flow; a first heater core downstream of the blower fan; a second heater core downstream of the first heater core; a coolant loop with a first branch and a second branch, wherein the first heater core is disposed in the first branch and the second heater core is disposed in the second branch; a change-over valve arrangement having a first setting establishing fluid communication between the first and second heater cores by connecting the first and second branches in two locations on opposite sides of the first and second heater cores. The change-over valve arrangement has a second setting separating the fluid communication between the first and second heater cores by disconnecting the first and second branches. The second branch or both the first and the second branch are connectable to a PCM heater. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236844 | Assembly and Method for Introducing Air into a Passenger Compartment of a Vehicle - An assembly for introducing air into a passenger compartment of a vehicle is provided. The assembly includes at least three mutually spaced air channels which can be provided with air and each of which has an air outlet. Each air channel is fluidly communicatively connected to the passenger compartment via the air outlets, and an open jet can exit from the outlet. The assembly also includes at least one controller, with which a mass flow of an air flow in each air channel can be controlled. The air outlets are designed and oriented relative to one another such that open jets exiting simultaneously from at least two air outlets can be mixed together in the passenger compartment so as to form a single total air flow. To provide an improved possibility of introducing air into a passenger compartment of a vehicle, the controller is designed to control the mass flow of the air flow in each air channel such that a main flow direction of the total air flow can be spatially varied. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236845 | AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - There is disclosed an air conditioning device for vehicle in which in a defrosting mode to defrost an outdoor heat exchanger, the defrosting of the outdoor heat exchanger can be achieved without hindrance while maintaining heating of a vehicle interior. A refrigerant discharged from a compressor | 2018-08-23 |
20180236846 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MINIMIZING AIR LEAK IN AN HVAC UNIT - A heating, ventilation, and air condition (HVAC) unit may include a casing, an evaporator, a heater core, and a first damper. The casing may define a front airflow passageway, a rear airflow passageway having an inlet, and first and second outlets in fluid communication with the rear airflow passageway. The evaporator and the heater core may be disposed within the casing. The first damper may be disposed within the casing between the evaporator and the heater core and movable between a first position in which airflow is directed to the heater core and a second position in which airflow is directed away from the heater core. Airflow across the evaporator from the front airflow passageway to the rear airflow passageway is directed to the first and second outlets when the first damper is moved from the first position toward the second position. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236847 | POROUS FUEL TREATMENT ELEMENT - A porous fuel treatment element ( | 2018-08-23 |
20180236848 | CONVERTIBLE TOP INCORPORATING A HEAT GENERATING ELEMENT - A convertible top includes an outer layer, a liner and a heating element between the outer layer and the liner. The heating element may comprise a carbon nanotube heating element. A controller is configured to activate the heating element in response to a wireless activation signal received from a remote communication device. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236849 | SUN VISOR WITH DISPLAY OF TRAFFIC LIGHT - A signal display sun visor may include a camera photographing an object in front of vehicle; a folding detector sensing whether or not the sun visor is opened; a traffic light detector determining a current location of the vehicle by receiving a GPS signal and whether a traffic light exists in front of the vehicle based on the current location by using map information; an image processor determining a traffic light from a digital image by processing and analyzing the digital image and a signal of the determined traffic light; a signal display unit displaying the signal of the traffic light determined by the image processor; and a controller controlling operation of the respective constituent elements, operating when the sun visor is opened at greater than or equal to a predetermined angle, and controlling the camera to photograph a traffic light when the traffic light exists in front of the vehicle. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236850 | SUN VISOR FOR VEHICLE - A sun visor for a vehicle, includes a sun visor body including a pair of shell-shaped halved bodies that are joined to each other at multiple positions, and an arm. At least one joining structure of multiple joining structures including a pin portion projecting from an inner surface of the halved body of one half and an insertion hole of the halved body of the other half through which the pin portion can be inserted. A front end of the pin portion has an umbrella-like portion formed by riveting so as to restrict a relative movement between the halved body of the one half and the halved body of the other half in the thickness direction. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236851 | DOOR BEAM, DOOR BEAM ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DOOR BEAM - A door beam including an inner flange extending in a longitudinal direction, an outer flange extending in the longitudinal direction and facing the inner flange at a distance from the inner flange, and-a pair of webs connecting the inner flange and the outer flange. The inner flange has an end portion in the longitudinal direction which is made closer to an end portion of the outer flange such that the distance between the inner and outer flanges at the end portions is shorter than the distance at other portions of the inner and outer flanges. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236852 | Top of a convertible vehicle having an unfoldable headliner - A top of a convertible vehicle having a top linkage displaceable between a closed position, in which the top covers a vehicle interior, and a storage position, in which the vehicle interior is open toward the sky, and which has a linkage arrangement on either side of a vertical longitudinal center plane of the top, the linkage arrangement being covered by a headliner when in the closed position. A fabric deflecting element for the headliner is attached to each of the linkage arrangements, the fabric deflecting element moving relative to a roof side rail when the top linkage is being displaced between the closed position and the storage position, an edge of the headliner being attached to the roof side rail. The headliner slides on a fabric contact surface of the fabric deflecting element when the top linkage is being displaced between the storage position and the closed position. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236853 | INTEGRATED SUNROOF DRAINAGE CONDUIT - A sunroof drainage conduit integrated into a heating, ventilation and air conditioning duct (HVAC) duct for a vehicle is provided. The duct may include an elongated, hollow body defining an air passage. The drainage conduit may be integrally formed on a surface of the body of the duct, such as an inside surface or an outside surface. The integrated drainage conduit may be routed through the duct's air passage or around the duct's exterior. A first drain tube may connect the sunroof to an inlet of the drainage conduit for directing drainage away from the sunroof's gutter or trough. A second drain tube may connect to an outlet of the drainage conduit for directing drainage from the drainage conduit to ambient. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236854 | FRAME CONSTRUCTION FOR A GLASS PANE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to a frame construction ( | 2018-08-23 |
20180236855 | Gliding Pivot - A cover system includes a cover, two bail arms, and a fluid circuit. Each bail arm is mounted on a gliding assembly. Each gliding assembly includes a gliding body slidably supported on a vehicle frame, and a cylinder connected to the gliding body and defining first and second ends. The fluid circuit is configured to supply fluid to the first end of the first cylinder and the second end of the second cylinder. A fluid line connects the second end of the first cylinder to the first end of the second cylinder and is configured to direct the fluid between the cylinders such that a flow of the fluid to the first cylinder causes movement of the cylinders, gliding bodies, and bail arms in a first direction, and a flow to the second cylinder causes movement of the cylinders, gliding bodies, and bail arms in a second opposite direction. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236856 | Vent With Integrated Detent - An operable vent for mounting on a substantially planar structure and configured for adjusting an opening in the planar structure to control air flow through the opening. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236857 | TONNEAU COVER AND METHOD OF ATTACHMENT - A tonneau cover and a method of attachment are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a self-energizing clamp can be used to retain a tonneau cover onto a side wall of a truck bed, or other vehicle bed. In some embodiments, the clamp can be rotated between a usage position and a storage position in order to prevent the clamp from incidental movement or harm while accessing the truck bed. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236858 | FLEXIBLE SEAL FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A flexible seal intended to be fixed between a fixed part and a mobile part of an aircraft, the seal comprising an elongate hollow body, a shoe secured to the hollow body, intended to be fixed to the fixed part, a blade secured to the hollow body and designed to extend from the hollow body towards the mobile part, the blade having a leak edge having a non-linear edge, such as with notches or chevrons. The provision of a notched leak edge reduces a pressure differential on either side of the blade, and by allowing the air to pass between the blade and the fixed part just before the contact with the fixed part, the lifting of the blade is prevented. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236859 | VEHICLE PROTECIVE COVERING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A Hail Veil is a hail protection device that attaches to the strongest areas of a vehicle frame to support four rods; one at the very front of the car, one at the back of the car and two on the roof. Mesh is then strategically attached to the front, top, back and sides of the vehicle and fastened to create a barrier to the hail. The Hail Veil is portable and fits into the trunk of the vehicle for quick access. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236860 | VEHICLE WINDSHIELD PROTECTION DEVICE - A vehicle windshield protection device. The device may comprise: a cover portion and side mirror straps. The cover portion may comprise support members configured to prevent the vehicle windshield protection device from being blown off a vehicle. The cover portion may substantially cover an outer surface of a windshield of the vehicle. The side mirror straps may engage with one or more side mirrors of the vehicle. The wind strap may engage with a top portion of a vehicle and may prevent the device from being blown off the vehicle. The cover portion is generally configured to prevent frost, ice, and snow from adhering to the windshield and/or to prevent sunlight from coming through the windshield. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236861 | Electric Drive Unit - An electric drive unit with a housing, a motor coupled to the housing and having a motor shaft, a differential assembly, a pair of output shafts, and a transmission that transmits rotary power between the motor shaft and the differential input member. The differential assembly and the transmission are received in the housing. The differential assembly has a differential input member and a differential a pair of differential output members that are rotatably coupled to the output shafts. The transmission has a transmission output member that is coupled to the differential input member for rotation therewith. An optional mechanical input assembly can be housed in the housing and can have a ring gear, which can be coupled to the differential input member for rotation therewith, and an input pinon that can be meshingly engaged to the ring gear. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236862 | Mobile Robot Triangle Chassis Assembly - A mobile robot triangle chassis assembly is disclosed, which includes a housing, a top plate, an isolation plat, a bottom plate, a power package, multiple support beams and three sets of gear trains. The three sets of gear trains are equilaterally triangularly distributed, each of which includes a motor, a speed reducer, a support frame and an omnidirectional wheel. The speed reducer is a bevel gear speed reducer whose outer periphery is bent at an angle of 90 degrees. The three sets of gear trains in a triangle distribution enhances the stability of the robot walking; the speed reducer is a bevel gear speed reducer whose outer periphery is bent at the angle of 90 degrees; the mobile robot triangle chassis assembly has a double-layer structure, the three sets of gear trains are located at a lower layer of the double-layer structure, and the power package is located at an upper layer of the double-layer structure, so as to reduce an occupied area of the mobile robot triangle chassis assembly. In the mobile robot triangle chassis assembly of the present invention, only the bottom of the omnidirectional wheel is located outside the bottom plate, so that components within the mobile robot triangle chassis assembly are protected. Furthermore, the power package is located on the isolation plate higher than the three sets of gear trains to be more sufficiently protected. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236863 | VEHICLE BODY BOTTOM STRUCTURE - An object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle body bottom structure capable of more reliably protecting a battery pack at a time of a side collision of a vehicle. A vehicle body bottom structure of the present invention includes a battery pack disposed below a floor panel, a side sill extending in a vehicle front-rear direction outside in a vehicle width direction and a battery side frame allowing the side sill to support the battery pack, wherein the battery side frame has a lower surface positioned outside in the vehicle width direction and positioned lower than a support portion for the battery pack, the support portion being formed inside in the vehicle width direction of the battery side frame. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236864 | HYBRID VEHICLE - A hybrid vehicle includes a transmission unit and a clutch. The transmission unit is configured to be able to switch into a neutral state. The hybrid vehicle is able to transmit power of an engine through any one of a first path through which power is transmitted to a first MG from the engine via the transmission unit and a differential unit and another second path through which power is transmitted from the engine. The clutch is provided in the second path. The clutch switches between an engaged state where power is transmitted and a released state where transmission of power is interrupted. The controller sets the transmission unit to the neutral state and sets the clutch to the engaged state, and then starts the engine by increasing the rotation speed of the engine with the use of the first MG. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236865 | CLUTCH DEVICE FOR A HYBRID DRIVE SYSTEM - A clutch device comprising a first and a second input side, a first and a second output side, wherein the first and second input sides and the first and second output sides are configured to rotate about a common rotation axis. The clutch device also includes a first clutch between the first input side and the first output side, a second clutch between the first input side and the second output side, wherein the first and second clutch are offset axially relative to one another, and a third clutch between the first input side and the second input side. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236866 | HYBRID VEHICLE POWERTRAIN WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION - An exemplary powertrain assembly includes a first electric machine that selectively drives one or more wheel driveshafts, and a second electric machine that, through a manual transmission, selectively drives one or more wheel driveshafts. An engine, through the manual transmission, selectively drives the same wheel driveshaft selectively driven by the second electric machine. An exemplary vehicle control method includes, in an automatic transmission mode, selectively driving a wheel driveshaft with torque from a first electric machine, and selectively rotating a second electric machine with an engine. The second electric machine generates electric power that is supplied to the first electric machine. In a manual transmission mode, the method selectively applies torque to a wheel driveshaft with torque from an engine that is moved through a manual transmission. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236867 | ELECTROMOTIVE DRIVES - A transmission having a plurality of tilting balls and opposing input and output discs provides an infinite number of speed combinations over its transmission ratio range. The transmission provides multiple powerpaths and can be combined with electrical components to provide motor/generator functionality, which reduces the overall size and complexity of the motor and transmission compared to when they are constructed separately. In one embodiment, rotatable components of a continuously variable transmission are coupled separately to an electrical rotor and to an electrical stator so that the rotor and stator rotate simultaneously in opposite directions relative to one another. In other embodiments, an electrical rotor is configured to transfer torque to or from a disc that is in contact with a plurality of speed adjusters, while an electrical stator is configured to transfer torque to a shaft that is operationally coupled to the speed adjusters via an idler. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236868 | ONBOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM AND AUTOMOBILE HAVING SAME - An onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) system includes a main canister, a spare canister, a hydrocarbon sensor, a grade rollover valve (GRV), a fill limit vent valve (FLVV) and a fuel vapor pipe. The GRV and the FLVV are disposed at top portion of the fuel tank, with sides of the GRV and the FLVV hermetically connected with the fuel tank and a gas inlet end of the fuel vapor pipe. The main canister and the spare canister hermetically connect with a gas outlet end of the fuel vapor pipe. The main canister communicates with an intake manifold. The hydrocarbon sensor is disposed in the main canister and electrically connected with a vehicle control unit. The hydrocarbon sensor detects hydrocarbon concentration in the main canister and transmits the detection result to the vehicle control unit. The present invention also provides an automobile having the ORVR system. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236869 | FUEL FILLER PORT DEVICE - The fuel filler neck device is attached to a filler pipe and is opened and closed by a fueling nozzle. The device has a cover member which has an introduction opening for the fueling nozzle and which is engaged with the filler pipe side with engagement parts formed on the filler pipe side being fitted in window holes. Insertion parts are respectively formed adjacent to the engagement parts in the circumferential direction of the filler pipe. The engagement parts can be each disengaged by deforming or breaking the cover member side by inserting a portion of a tool into the insertion part. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236870 | VEHICLE LID DEVICE - A vehicle lid device includes a housing provided with a fuel filling aperture portion; a lid opening and closing an opening of the housing; and a link member connecting the lid to the housing to be openable and closable. The vehicle lid device includes a base member capable of axially supporting the link member to be turnable, and a depressed portion provided in the housing and capable of receiving the base member. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236871 | TRANSAXLE - A transaxle may include an input shaft including a first shaft and a second shaft; and a torque limiter including an input unit and connected to the other end of the first shaft so as to be relatively non-rotatable, a driven unit connected to a second end of the second shaft so as to be relatively non-rotatable, and a region transmitting a torque between the input unit and the driven unit while limiting the torque to a predetermined value or less. By connecting the input unit and the driven unit of the torque limiter with a one-way clutch, the second shaft is rotatable relative to the first shaft when a rotation direction of the first shaft is a first direction, and the second shaft is non-rotatable relative to the first shaft when the rotation direction is a second direction opposite to the first direction. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236872 | CONTEXTUAL NOTIFICATION PRESENTATION IN A TRANSPORTATION APPARATUS - Contextual presentation of notifications within a transportation apparatus is disclosed. Driving information related to the driving of the transportation apparatus may be received. In some examples, the driving information includes speed, traffic, road condition, and/or environment condition information. Based on such driving information, a determination may be made with respect to presentation of a notification within the apparatus. For example, the notification may be determined not to be presented based on the driving information. In some examples, the determination may also include determining a format in which the notification will be presented within the transportation apparatus. In some examples, the format may include font size, color, type, blinking frequency, location on a dashboard screen and/or any other format information for presenting the notification within the transportation apparatus. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236873 | Mobile Device Dash Kit and Method of Installation - A casing removably attached to a vehicle dashboard using a plurality of mating components. The casing is configured to receive and release a mobile device that is slidably insertable through an aperture in a surface of the casing. The casing is configured with an opening to view the display of the device and has a securing mechanism to hold the inserted device in place. The mounting/mating components may be magnetic. There is a method of installing a removably mountable casing having preattached mounting components to a vehicle dashboard. The method comprises removing the dashboard, aligning the casing against a front side of the dashboard; preparing the dashboard at a location where a plurality of mating components will be attached; attaching the plurality of mating components to the location; reconnecting the dashboard; and mounting the casing such that the mounting components correspondingly mate to the mating components on the dashboard. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236874 | ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM - Provided is an electric power system capable of rapidly slowing an electric motor and quickly discharging a capacitor when an abnormality occurs. If an abnormality detection device detects an abnormality, a control device of an electric power system performs a switching control that alternately switches between an upper arm three-phase short-circuit control that sets all upper arms to a conductive state and sets all lower arms to a non-conductive state, and a lower arm three-phase short-circuit control that sets all upper arms to a non-conductive state and sets all lower arms to a conductive state. When switching between the two short-circuit controls, a conduction overlap period in which the conductive state of said upper arms and the conductive state of said lower arms overlap may be generated. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236875 | SLIP CONTROL DEVICE - The present invention includes: a PI/PID controller that generates a torque compensation value K | 2018-08-23 |
20180236876 | VEHICLE DRIVE SYSTEM - A vehicle drive system that ensures brake force in the event of failure of a brake device or a controller. In vehicle drive system, a first brake device applies a brake torque to a pair of front wheels and a second brake device applies a brake torque to a pair of rear wheels. A first brake system includes a first controller and the first brake device, and a second brake system includes a second controller and the second brake device. In the event of occurrence of failure in one of the first brake system and the second brake system, only the other brake system generates brake torque. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236877 | HYBRID DRIVE SYSTEM - A powertrain for a vehicle includes an electric machine coupled with a first inverter, a traction battery and a second inverter. The traction battery is coupled between a neutral terminal of the electric machine and a negative terminal of the first inverter. The second inverter is coupled in parallel with the first inverter with respect to a direct current (DC) bus, and configured to drive a second electric machine. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236878 | ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN MACHINE WITH REVERSE POWER STORAGE - The invention generally relates to a machine with an electric drive and an energy storage system for the intermediate storage of recovered energy. The invention relates in particular to machines that function statically or quasi-statically with a primary electric drive and a secondary hydraulic drive that function in cyclical movements, such as in the form of a material-transferring device like an excavator or crane, having an electric drive with at least one electric motor for driving the drive train of the machine and with an energy storage system for the intermediate storage of reverse power released during towing and/or braking operation and transferred from the drive train to the electric motor. The invention also further relates to a method for operating a machine with an electric drive, in which energy recovered during a towing or braking operation is used to compensate for system losses or is stored temporarily. It is proposed that at least most of the energy transferred from the drive train back to the electric motor not be converted into electric energy, but rather that it be stored in the form of kinematic energy and that, to this end, the electric motor be put into a state with regard to its electromagnetic resistance and/or its torsional or drag torque in which the drag resistance or the electromagnetic torque of the motor is largely eliminated or at least significantly reduced relative to regular motor and/or generator operation. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236879 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM PARAMETER ESTIMATION - A vehicle is provided with a coil and a sensor. The coil is adapted to receive power wirelessly in single-phase form from an external coil. The sensor is adapted to measure a characteristic of the power. The vehicle is also provided with a controller that is programmed to estimate a parameter indicative of coil alignment using a three-phase representation of the power based on the characteristic, and to adjust the power received by the coil based on the parameter. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236880 | Charging device for inductively charging an electrical energy store of a motor vehicle and method for operating a charging device - A charging device for inductively charging an electrical energy store of a motor vehicle, having a primary coil, which is designed for inducing a voltage in a secondary coil of the motor vehicle for charging the electrical energy store, and having a lifting mechanism which is designed to move the primary coil between a stowage position and a charging position. A power electronics of the charging device is coupled in heat-conducting manner to the lifting mechanism. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236881 | AXLE CARRIER FOR THE DISPOSAL ON AN ELECTRIC MOTOR VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SAID AXLE CARRIER - An axle carrier for an electric motor vehicle and a method of manufacturing thereof is disclosed. The axle carrier has a shell component including an upper shell and a lower shell made from a fiber-composite material, and at least one induction line is integrated in the lower shell. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236882 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NOISE REDUCTION IN ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE POWERTRAIN WITH MULTI-THREE-PHASE ELECTRIC DRIVE - An electric machine is configured with at least two sets of phase windings. A plurality of power switches is configured to selectively couple voltage terminals to each of the phase windings. A controller is programmed to operate the power switches according to a switching pattern, for each of the sets, updated at intervals defined by a switching frequency such that the switching patterns are different during each one of the intervals. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236883 | FUEL CELL VEHICLE - A fuel-cell vehicle includes a fuel cell, a secondary battery, a drive motor that is supplied with electric power from the fuel cell and the secondary battery, and a controller that controls electric power which is supplied from the fuel cell and the secondary battery to the drive motor. The controller is configured to charge the secondary battery such that a state of charge of the secondary battery is maintained in a predetermined range when it is predicted that the fuel-cell vehicle is to travel on an uphill road and to supply at least a part of the electric power, which is supplied to the drive motor when the fuel-cell vehicle travels on the uphill road, from the secondary battery. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236884 | ELECTRICAL CHARGING ARRANGEMENT AND MOTOR VEHICLE - An electrical charging arrangement in a motor vehicle is disclosed having a power coupling element and at least one current conductor. A cooling element is arranged on the rear side of the power coupling element facing the current conductor so that the power coupling element can be cooled from the rear side. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236885 | POSITIONING UNIT FOR A CHARGING STATION AND METHOD FOR MAKING CONTACT - A positioning unit ( | 2018-08-23 |
20180236886 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN ARRANGEMENT OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ARRANGEMENT DETERMINATION UNIT - A method for determining an arrangement of an electric vehicle relative to a charging point is provided. An alternating magnetic field is transmitted by a transmitting device arranged on the electric vehicle. The alternating magnetic field is received at a location of the charging point, and the arrangement is inferred based on the received alternating field. An arrangement determination unit is configured for use in a method of this type to determine the arrangement of the electric vehicle relative to the charging point using the received alternating field. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236887 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHARGING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AT A CHARGING STATION - Systems and methods for charging an electric bus having a charging interface on its roof may include determining that an approaching bus is supposed to be charged at the charging station, lowering the charging head of the charging station to land on the roof of the bus, and moving the bus with the charge head on its roof to engage the charging head with the charging interface. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236888 | RELAY DEVICE - A relay device provided in vehicle having a battery, converting control signal formats, and relaying same between: a first communications unit that sends and receives control signals in a first format relating to charging; and second communications unit that supplies DC voltage, is provided in a charging station that charges battery, and sends and receives control signals in a second format relating to charging. The relay device includes: a limiting unit that limits power supplied between charging station and battery, regardless of vehicle side control performed on control signals' basis; an acquisition unit that obtains DC voltage supplied by charging station and obtains the battery's voltage; a determination unit that determines whether the voltage difference between each obtained voltage is less than threshold value; and a release unit that releases the limits by limiting unit if a determination has been made that the voltage difference is less than threshold value. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236889 | VEHICLE AND POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - A vehicle includes: a power receiving device configured to receive electric power from a power transmitting unit of a power transmitting device disposed outside the vehicle; a power storage device that stores the electric power received by the power receiving device; an operation device that receives a user's operation, the user's operation including a starting operation performed by a user to start a vehicle system, and a stopping operation performed fey the user to stop the vehicle system; and an electronic control unit configured to i) perform control of executing timer charging of the power storage device based on a time schedule, and ii) perform a process of performing, charging of the power storage device regardless of the timer charging having been set when the timer charging is set and the operation device has received the user's operation before a charging start time based on the time schedule arrives. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236890 | System and Method of Battery Monitoring - It is herein described a battery monitoring system, in particular for a vehicle battery, which comprises the steps of: calculating, based on the battery voltage ( | 2018-08-23 |
20180236891 | STATE ESTIMATION APPARATUS - A state estimation apparatus configured to estimate a state of an assembled battery including a plurality of energy storage devices. The energy storage devices each have a small-variation region where an open circuit voltage (OCV) variation amount relative to a residual capacity is smaller, and a variation region where the OCV variation amount relative to the residual capacity is greater than the OCV variation amount relative to the residual capacity in the small-variation region. The state of the assembled battery is estimated based on a varying position of the variation region relative to an actual capacity of the plurality of energy storage devices. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236892 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CHARGING OF PLUG-IN VEHICLE - A system and method for controlling charging of plug-in vehicle are provided to charge a high-voltage battery mounted in the vehicle by converting AC power into DC power using an OBC. The method includes determining whether the high-voltage battery is charged by the operation of the OBC and whether the temperature of the high-voltage battery is greater than a predetermined reference cooling temperature while the high-voltage battery is charged to determine whether to cool the high-voltage battery. Additionally, whether the temperature of the high-voltage battery is greater than a predetermined failure determination temperature is determined to determine whether the high-voltage battery is abnormal when the temperature of the high-voltage battery is greater than the reference cooling temperature. A battery cooling fan mounted in the vehicle is maximally driven to cool the high-voltage battery when the temperature of the high-voltage battery is greater than the failure determination temperature. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236893 | POWER CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - A power conditioning system that includes a fuel cell to be connected to a load, a fuel cell converter connected between the fuel cell and the load, the fuel cell converter converting an output voltage of the fuel cell at a predetermined required voltage ratio, a battery connected in parallel with the fuel cell with respect to the load, the battery serving as a power supply source different from the fuel cell, a battery converter connected between the battery and the load, the battery converter converting an output voltage of the battery at a predetermined required voltage ratio, a voltage adjusting unit configured to adjust an output voltage of the battery converter to a predetermined voltage to generate a DC link voltage for synchronizing an output voltage of the fuel cell converter and the output voltage of the battery converter, and a ripple suppressing unit configured to cause the battery converter to suppress a ripple component of the DC link voltage in a situation where the DC link voltage is higher than the output voltage of the battery. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236894 | FUEL CELL VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A control method of a fuel cell vehicle comprises estimating a load applied to an own vehicle that is the fuel cell vehicle and that runs on an estimated route by using current traffic flow information or the like in addition to the estimated route; determining whether an overload area is present on the estimated route by using the estimated load; and when it is determined that the overload area is present on the estimated route, performing an increasing process of increasing a cooling power of a cooling system to be greater than a cooling power set in an ordinary control mode before the own vehicle reaches the overload area. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236895 | MOBILE BODY - A moving body includes: a plurality of linear motors including a first linear motor driven by magnetic interaction with magnetic flux of a magnetic pole path; a position detection sensor configured to detect a position of the moving body; a first electrical angle detection sensor disposed at a position different from the position detection sensor in a path direction of the magnetic pole path and configured to detect an electrical angle of the first linear motor; and a control unit configured to, when one of the position detection sensor and the first electrical angle detection sensor is positioned at a magnetic pole absent section, use the other of the position detection sensor and the first electrical angle detection sensor both to detect a position of the moving body and to detect an electrical angle of the first linear motor. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236896 | Vehicle - A vehicle includes a body holding device configured to hold the body of a seated driver; a travel control unit configured to drive the vehicle body so that it travels; and a maximum vehicle speed setting unit configured to set a set maximum vehicle speed. The travel control unit controls an output from the driving unit based on the operation amount of an accelerator device if the vehicle speed is lower than the set maximum vehicle speed, and restricts the output from the driving unit irrespective of the operation amount of the accelerator device if the vehicle speed is equal to or higher than the set maximum vehicle speed. The maximum vehicle speed setting unit sets, if it is detected that the body holding device is worn, a first vehicle speed as the set maximum vehicle speed, and sets, if it is detected that the body holding device is not worn, a second vehicle speed lower than the first vehicle speed as the set maximum vehicle speed. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236897 | ADAPTIVE EV PEDAL STROKE - This application discusses various ways to adjust the performance of a variable input control in accordance with previous use data. In some embodiments, the previous use data can be associated with particular users of the variable input control. In this way, a response provided by the user input control can be adjusted to accommodate particular patterns of use on a user by user basis. In some embodiments, the variable input control can take the form of an accelerator pedal of a vehicle. Performance of the accelerator pedal can be adjusted by changing an amount of engine power provided for a particular accelerator pedal position. The adjustment can arrange commonly utilized power settings in the middle of the accelerator pedal range of motion to make manipulation of the accelerator pedal more comfortable and convenient for each user of the accelerator pedal. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236898 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An electric vehicle and a control method of the electric vehicle are provided. The electric vehicle includes a battery, a charger configured to supply power of the battery to a user terminal, an input configured to receive a destination from a user, and a controller configured to calculate an estimated amount of power consumed for traveling of the electric vehicle and an estimated amount of power consumed for supplying power to the user terminal in a case that the electric vehicle travels to the destination. The controller is configured to determine a charging method of the charger based on a current amount of charge of the battery, the estimated amount of power consumed for travelling of the electric vehicle, and the estimated amount of power consumed for supplying power to the user terminal. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236899 | STATION BUILDING AUXILIARY POWER UNIT - A station building auxiliary power unit includes a start-of-operation determination unit that determines, based on a first signal that represents information on a power flow direction indicating a direction of flow of electrical power between an AC distribution line electrically connecting to an electric vehicle and a substation for supplying AC power to the AC distribution line, whether first AC power on an AC distribution line side is to be transformed into second AC power usable by a load, and if it is determined that transformation is to be performed, generates and outputs a second signal, a voltage instruction value calculator that calculates and outputs a voltage instruction value corresponding to the second signal, and a PWM signal generator that generates a control signal for a power converter circuit operated upon transformation of the first AC power into the second AC power, and outputs the control signal. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236900 | CHILD SAFETY SEAT ANCHOR ASSEMBLY - The problem of a front seat occupant moving the front seatback so far so as to interfere with the proper positioning of a rear-facing child safety seat or to touch a child's legs while sitting in a front-facing child safety seat is solved by transforming the lower anchor into a segment of an electrical circuit with a normally open switch that is forced to the closed position when a child safety seat attachment system has attached to the lower anchor and the vehicle prevents the front seat from moving beyond a present distance toward the rear seat. The closing of the electrical circuit can be used to supply an input signal to a controller in the vehicle programmed to notify the operator that a child safety seat has been attached to prevent the front seat from moving beyond a fixed distance from the rear seat. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236901 | CONVEYANCE SEAT - Improvement is made in a configuration of a movable portion movable to adjust a length of a seat cushion. A vehicle seat includes a seat cushion having a fixed portion and a movable portion movable relative to the fixed portion for adjustment of a length of the seat cushion, and also includes a notch arranged on the movable portion as a movable portion side engagement portion and an engagement plate piece arranged on the fixed portion as a fixed portion side engagement portion. The engagement plate piece is movable between i) a locking position engaged with the notch to bring the movable portion into an unmovable state, and ii) an unlocking position released from the notch to bring the movable portion into a movable state. The movable portion includes a pressing wire to move the engagement plate piece from the locking position to the unlocking position. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236902 | CUSHION FRAME - A cushion frame for a conveyance seat is provided. The cushion frame comprises a first and a second side frame; a connecting member that couples the first side frame to the second side frame; a fixing bracket that comprises a first and a second fixing part; and a belt anchor that is disposed in the fixing bracket and is coupled to a seat belt. The first fixing part comprises a first plate-surface that is substantially parallel to a seat-width axis. The second fixing part comprises a second plate-surface that is substantially perpendicular to the first plate-surface and is situated in the opposite side of the second side frame across the first side frame. The belt anchor is fixed to the second fixing part. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236903 | VEHICLE SEAT ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure relates to a vehicle seat assembly. The vehicle seat assembly ( | 2018-08-23 |
20180236904 | CHILD SAFETY SEAT - A child safety seat is for use on a vehicle seat. The vehicle seat has two anchors. The child safety seat includes a seat back, a seat bottom, and a latch belt. The seat bottom is connected to the seat back for cooperatively providing a seating space with the seat back. The latch belt has a connection strap, first and second branch straps extending from the connection strap, and two latches respectively connected to the first and second branch straps. The connection strap is connected to the seat back and is routed around the seat back together with the first and second branch straps, so as to make the two latches located at two lateral sides of the seat back respectively to be detachably engaged with the two anchors for fixing the child safety seat on the vehicle seat. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236905 | CHILD CAR SEAT SYSTEM - A child seat system with at least one child seat configured for an at least substantially upright-sitting child and with an infant carrier configured for a lying-down small child, wherein the infant carrier is configured to be accommodated in the child seat. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236906 | ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR A REAR SEAT BENCH, AND A SEAT ARRANGEMENT - An adjustment device ( | 2018-08-23 |
20180236907 | VEHICLE OCCUPANT PROTECTION DEVICE - A vehicle occupant protection device, that includes: a vehicle occupant protection control unit that, in a case in which a rear impact of the vehicle is predicted, effects control such that a seat of the vehicle approaches a rear impact protection attitude that protects a vehicle occupant from a rear impact, and that, in a case in which the vehicle is forcibly stopped, effects control such that a driver seat of the vehicle approaches closer to the rear impact protection attitude than in the case in which a rear impact of the vehicle is predicted. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236908 | ARMREST FOR A VEHICLE - A vehicle armrest includes a unitary frame defining a horizontal portion having a thinner pliable body and a thicker stiffer perimeter surrounding the body, and first and second vertical portions extending in opposite directions from ends of the horizontal portion. The first vertical portion abuts an inner doorframe, and the horizontal and first vertical portions define a cavity configured to retain a cushion over the body. The vehicle armrest further includes a cover layer over the cushion and frame. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236909 | CENTER CONSOLE ARMREST ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE - A center console armrest assembly for a vehicle may include an armrest allowing an upper portion of a center console to be open, an armrest core configured to rotate about a main hinge positioned in the center console, together with the armrest, and a fixed lever fixed into the center console, the main hinge being positioned at the fixed lever, wherein the armrest slides along the armrest core to be inserted into the center console in a state in which the armrest is opened. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236910 | HOLDER ASSEMBLY - A holder assembly includes a connector positioned at a first end of the holder assembly. An accessory-engagement portion is positioned at a second end of the holder assembly. The accessory-engagement portion is configured to removably couple with an accessory. An arm is positioned between the first end and the second end. An attachment elbow is positioned between the arm and the connector. The attachment elbow is pivotable about a hinge. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236911 | HEADREST GUIDE - A headrest guide includes: a tubular portion that extends in a first direction and into which a stay is inserted; a tongue piece protruding partially to the inside of the tubular portion, the tongue piece being configured to bend in a radial direction of the tubular portion and being configured to be brought into contact with the stay; and a plate spring pressing the tongue piece inwardly in the radial direction of the tubular portion. Protruding portions are disposed on opposite sides of the tubular portion, respectively, with the tongue piece interposed therebetween to hold the plate spring at opposite end sides thereof. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236912 | SEAT ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRATED HEAD RESTRAINT MOTOR - A seat assembly includes a seat bottom and a seat back extending along a first axis and coupled to the seat bottom for receiving a vehicle occupant. The seat back includes a seat back frame with at least a first cross-member extending parallel to a second axis, perpendicular to the first axis. The seat assembly further includes a head restraint assembly with a head restraint and at least one head restraint post that supports the head restraint on the seat back. The seat assembly further includes a motor at least partially housed within the first cross-member of the seat back frame and configured to selectively generate an output torque. The seat assembly further includes a drive assembly coupled to the motor and the head restraint assembly to receive the output torque and, in response, translate the head restraint in at least one direction parallel to the first axis. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236913 | Temperature-Controlled Stroller - A stroller comprising: a frame; a seat on the frame for receiving a child; and a temperature-controllable element substantially adjacent to the seat for controlling the temperature of an environment of the child. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236914 | TOOL FOR FASTENING A LISTING BEAD TO A FASTENER STRIP - A listing bead fastening tool has a body that defines a guiding recess shaped to receive a listing bead, and a guide rib extending from the body. The guide rib has a neck and a head that is connected to the body of the tool by the neck. The head has a width to allow it to pass through a retention channel defined by opposing rows of fastener elements extending from a base of a fastener strip to which the listing bead is to be fastened. The guiding recess of the body of the tool defines a listing bead insertion path that is angled with respect to the retention channel. Moving the tool along the retention channel causes the listing bead, which is retained within the guiding recess, to be progressively inserted into the retention channel and retained between the rows of fastener elements. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236915 | STOP CLIP ASSEMBLY FOR UPHOLSTERY LISTING - This invention provides a locking seat cover securing system that includes a listing bead with a notch removed from the bead, and a stop clip with a nub in an inner surface of the stop clip. The notch is curved so as to maintain the structural integrity of the listing bead. The nub is sized, shaped, and located to correspond to the notch on the listing bead, so that the nub can engage within the listing bead when the listing bead is inserted into the notch. The engagement of the nub within the notch prevents the listing bead from sliding within the locking stop clip. The listing bead with the stop clip can be inserted into an upholstery clip within a foam seat, and the stop clip can abut the upholstery clip so that the listing bead cannot move relative to the upholstery clip. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236916 | Vehicular Seat Element - There is disclosed a vehicular seat element comprising a first major surface, a second major surface and a foam core element disposed therebetween. The first major surface is configured to be in contact with an occupant of the vehicle and the second major surface is configured to be in contact with a support surface of the vehicle. The first major surface comprises a rate sensitive foam element secured with respect to the foam core element. The foam core element and the rate sensitive foam element are different from one another. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236917 | APPARATUS FOR OPENING AND CLOSING SLIDING ARMREST CONSOLE - An apparatus for opening and closing a sliding armrest console, in which it is easy to access a console storage space by inserting an armrest into an armrest console in a state in which the console is opened, may include an armrest rotating about a main hinge, a console, an upper portion of which is closed by the armrest, a first guide groove formed for guiding a movement direction of an auxiliary hinge positioned at the armrest when the armrest rotates, and a main guide groove formed in a vertical direction of the console such that the main hinge moves along the main guide groove, wherein when the main hinge moves along the main guide groove, the auxiliary hinge moves along a second guide groove, which is vertically connected to the first guide groove, so that the armrest is inserted into the console. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236918 | PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CARPET ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING SUCH AN ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to a passenger compartment carpet assembly for a vehicle comprising a packing piece ( | 2018-08-23 |
20180236919 | ADJUSTABLE FOOTREST FOR A VEHICLE - A footrest for being supported upon a bulkhead of a vehicle, the footrest comprising a support member comprising a storage compartment for receiving and carrying one or more documents or portable electronic devices and a foot member, wherein the foot member is pivotably coupled to the support member such that the foot member is movable between stowed and deployed states and means for releasably retaining the foot member in the deployed state relative to the support member. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236920 | HOLDING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE - The present teachings relate to a holding device for a vehicle, having at least one temperature control device that includes at least one thermoelectric device. The at least one thermoelectric device has a use side and a compensation side, and the temperature control device includes at least one regulation device that at least temporarily applies a working voltage to the at least one thermoelectric device, and the working voltage is a direct voltage. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236921 | CUP HOLDER - A cup holder includes an enclosure portion configured to hold a drink container inserted therein so as to surround the drink container from an outer peripheral side. An inner peripheral surface of the enclosure portion includes inner peripheral supporting surfaces and recessed surfaces arranged side -by side in a circumferential direction, the inner peripheral supporting surfaces extending in the circumferential direction so as to continuously or intermittently draw arc surfaces concentric to each other with the same diameter, the recessed surfaces extending in the circumferential direction in a shape recessed radially outward relative to the inner peripheral supporting surfaces. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236922 | Door Prop Assembly - A door prop assembly for selectively supporting a rear gate of a tilting vehicle. Said door prop assembly is configured to selectively prop said rear gate in an open configuration and safely release said rear gate to transition to a closed configuration. Said door prop assembly comprises a prop arm assembly, a lock bar assembly, a distal mount assembly, and a rotating lock arm. Said distal mount assembly is attached to a side portion of said rear gate. Said lock bar assembly is attached to a side portion of a tilting body. Said prop arm assembly comprises a substantially straight element being adapted to slide through portions of a lock bar of said lock bar assembly. Said rotating lock arm is configured to rotate freely on a locking hook hinge. A side plates at a distal hinge is configured to rotate freely relative to said distal mount assembly. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236923 | LINKAGE BREAKING PARALLEL ARM - Provided is an elevating platform assembly comprising: a pair of spaced linkage arms having a platform end and a frame end; wherein each pair of spaced linkage arms comprise an upper-arm and lower-arm; the upper-arm consisting of a platform link hingedly connected to a frame link; adjustable platform stops adjustably connected to bottom portions of the frame links and adapted to engage a bottom edge of the platform links; wherein the adjustable platform stop is capable of adjusting a connection angle between the hingedly connected platform link and frame link resulting in a leveling adjustment for an attached horizontal platform extending between and connected to the platform ends of the spaced linkage arms; and wherein the horizontal platform is capable of moving between a lowered position on the ground to a raised position in substantial alignment with a loading platform. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236924 | MULTI-APPLICATION VEHICULAR RETENTION SYSTEM - A utility land vehicle is provided having a cargo compartment that includes a retention system. One embodiment of the retention system includes latch and receiver assemblies. The latch assembly includes first and second latches. The first and second latches are spaced apart from each other. A tie attached to each of the first and second latches actuates to cause both first and second latches to release. The receiver assemblies comprise first and second receivers. Each of the first and second receivers includes a body and a slot formed in the body. Each of the slots formed in each body of each of the first and second receivers includes an opening wherein the opening of the slot formed in the body of the first receiver faces the first latch, and the opening of the slot formed in the body of the second receiver faces the second latch. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236925 | CARGO CONTROL CINCH STRAP SYSTEM - A cinch strap system for securing cargo to a dolly or other type of hand truck having a first and second strap. The first strap has opposing first and second loop ends. A first loop is on the first loop end of the first strap and secures at least two rings to the first strap. A second loop is on the second loop end of the first strap. The second strap is of longer length than the first strap and includes a second strap loop on one end of the second strap. The end of the second strap opposing the second strap loop is a free end. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236926 | VEHICLE LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND LIGHTING METHOD - A light assembly ( | 2018-08-23 |
20180236927 | INTEGRATION OF DEPTH MAP DEVICE FOR ADAPTIVE LIGHTING CONTROL - A light system includes at least one time-of-flight image sensor configured to generate at least one zone distance measurement. At least one control unit is configured to receive the at least one zone distance measurement and to generate at least one control signal based on the at least one zone distance measurement. At least one light unit is configured to adapt an output of the light unit based on the at least one control signal. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236928 | ADAPTIVE LIGHTING SYSTEM OF AN OFF-ROAD UTILITY VEHICLE - An adaptive lighting system of an off-road utility vehicle includes an illumination device controllable with respect to its emission characteristic or light intensity, and a control unit in communication with the illumination device. The control unit is configured to adapt the emission characteristic or light intensity level by controlling the illumination device based upon a determined gaze direction of a vehicle operator, an identified extraneous light effects, a determined relative position of an external off-road utility vehicle, or cartographic location information. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236929 | Motor Vehicle - The invention relates to a motor vehicle comprising a device for illuminating the surroundings for generating a light distribution on the ground in an area surrounding the motor vehicle. The device includes a projection module, which comprises a light-emitting means having a number of light sources and an array of projection optical units, wherein a respective projection optical unit comprises an object structure and an associated projection lens, such that, upon illumination of the array with the light-emitting means, the object structures are projected onto the ground by the associated projection lenses and the light distribution is thus generated. The array of projection optical units comprises a plurality of subarrays, which are illuminable separately with at least one light source of the light-emitting means that is associated with the respective subarray. The array has at least two different types of subarrays which, upon illumination with the at least one associated light source, generate different projections on the ground. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236930 | LIGHT MODULE, BY EXAMPLE FOR ILLUMINATING AN OUTER COMPONENT OF A VEHICLE - A light module includes a light source configured for emitting an illumination beam, and an optical fiber guiding the illumination beam between a first end facing the light source and a second end opposite the light source. The light module further includes a reflector positioned at the second end of the optical fiber and reflecting the illumination beam back from the second end toward the first end of the optical fiber. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236931 | Bicycle Signaling System - A bicycle signaling system includes a bicycle that may be ridden. The bicycle a pair of brake handles and each of the brake handles is selectively manipulated to stop the bicycle. A jacket is provided and the jacket may be worn while riding the bicycle. A helmet is provided and the helmet may be worn while riding the bicycle. A signaling unit is provided and the signaling unit is coupled to the bicycle. The signaling unit is in communication with each of the brake handles such that the signaling unit is turned on when the brake handles are manipulated. A lighting unit is coupled to the jacket to selectively emit light thereby facilitating the lighting unit to communicate a stop signal, a right turn signal and a left turn signal. The lighting unit is in electrical communication with the signaling unit. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236932 | DIRECTION INDICATOR FOR PUSHABLE TRANSPORT OBJECTS - Various embodiments provide a signaling system for a pushable transport object. The signaling system includes a signaling device and a control device. The signaling device includes at least one indicator light controllable to display a left signal and a right signal, and a first mounting component for mounting the signaling device to a cart. The control device is communicative with the signaling device to control the at least one indicator light. The control device includes a user interface for receiving a user input, in which the user interface includes a left input component for controlling the at least one indicator light to display the left signal and a right input component for controlling the at least one indicator light to display the right signal. The control device further includes a second mounting component for mounting the control device to a handle of the cart. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236933 | BRAKING INTENSITY INDICATION SYSTEM - The braking intensity indication system for indicating a force applied on a brake pedal of a vehicle comprises a sensor, a control unit, and an array of light sources. The sensor is mounted on the brake pedal for generating sensor data variables based on the force exerted on the brake pedal. The control unit receives the generated sensor data variables from the sensor. The control unit is configured to analyze the received sensor data variables. The array of light sources is in electrical communication with the control unit. The control unit of the braking intensity indication system actuates one or more sets of light sources from the array of light sources for indicating the force applied on the brake pedal of the vehicle. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236934 | LIGHTING MODULE FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE - The invention concerns a lighting module for a motor vehicle including a bearing plate, a light source arranged on the bearing plate, a driver module for the light source arranged on the bearing plate, a light guide designed to cooperate with the light source, a reception casing for the light guide that is rigidly connected to the bearing plate including a first opening that is designed to receive the light guide, at least one aperture that is designed to receive an anchoring tab of a locking part, the locking part including a main body, at least one anchoring tab projecting from the main body that is designed to lock the light guide in the reception casing. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236935 | LAND VEHICLE FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT, SUCH AS A BUS, WITH IMPROVED BRIGHTNESS - A public transport land vehicle, in particular of the bus type, includes a passenger compartment intended to accommodate several people, and at least one technical compartment which can be accessed from the passenger compartment, at least one technical compartment, called upper compartment, is arranged on/in the upper wall of the passenger compartment. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236936 | Method for Enhancing the Safety of a Mobile Occupant Carrier In a Motor Vehicle - A system is disclosed to provide voice messages to alert users when a mobile occupant carrier such as a wheelchair is improperly secured in a motor vehicle, and to provide instructions to correct potentially dangerous situations. The system substantially improves user compliance with proper procedures, and significantly enhances safety. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236937 | Vehicle Slide Detection - A system for monitoring vehicle dynamics and detecting adverse events during operation is presented. Position sensors attached to a vehicle are configured to identify a vehicle orientation (heading) as well as the vehicle's direction of travel (trajectory). A system controller connected to these position sensors can detect the difference between these two measurements. When the difference between these two measurements exceeds a safety threshold, it can be an indication of a slip event. A slip event can be caused by compromised traction or stability and may lead to a loss of vehicle control. The system controller can be configured to monitor various vehicle dynamics to detect these slip events. The system controller may be configured to track geolocations of slip events to create a database of historical slip events for determining location-based risk factors and prevention of future events. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236938 | HYBRID VEHICLE - A hybrid vehicle includes an engine, a fuel tank, a motor, a battery, a charger, and a notification mechanism. The battery is configured to supply electric power to the motor. The charger is configured to carry out external charging that charges the battery by use of electric power from an external power source. The notification mechanism is configured to notify, to an outside of the vehicle, information on a use index indicative of a degree of use of external charging in a predetermined time period. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236939 | Method, System, and Device for a Forward Vehicular Vision System - A method, system, and device for a forward vehicular vision system, permitting a driver to view forward of the vehicle. The device provides the visual field forward of the vehicle and also extends the visual field to view areas, regions, and/or objects which are forward to allow a line of sight that might otherwise be blocked by an obstruction causing a blocked angle. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236940 | SAFETY MIRROR AND MOTOR VEHICLE - A safety mirror for a motor vehicle includes at least one sun visor including a mirror element in a folded down position; and at least one camera or monitoring system including at least one camera for taking images of an area behind and adjacent to the motor vehicle; and at least one camera mount for attaching the camera to the motor vehicle, where the safety mirror includes the mirror element and at least one attachment structure for selectively attaching the safety mirror to the sun visor or the camera mount. A motor vehicle includes such a safety mirror. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236941 | MIRROR WITH INTEGRATED FAN - A mirror assembly is described having an integrated fan, which is adapted to be used in an automobile. In some uses, the mirror assembly may be used to watch infants and toddlers and keep them cool with flowing air as needed. In other uses, the mirror assembly may be used to cool off a driver or passenger of a vehicle who has connected the mirror assembly to a visor. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236942 | RAIL SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE SHELVING AND CANOPIES - A vehicle rail system has a frame mountable to a vehicle, the frame having a plurality of support legs, the support legs interconnected via support beams. One or more fixed rails are mountable to the support frame, each fixed rail comprising a plurality of bearings thereon and configured to receive a sliding rail, the sliding rail having a plurality of grooves for receiving the bearings of the fixed rail so as to be slidable thereon. The bearings are located along regular intervals of the fixed rails on each non-mounted side. The sliding rail is then able to slide along the bearings of the fixed rail, extending to the exterior of the frame mounted in the vehicle. | 2018-08-23 |