52nd week of 2018 patent applcation highlights part 21 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20180370308 | GOOSENECK HITCH LOCKING APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A gooseneck hitch locking apparatus and system that is safe and reliable, can standup to a large range of weather conditions, and can be activated remotely thereby allowing for the coupling/uncoupling of a trailer to a towing vehicle without requiring a user to climb into/out of the bed of the towing vehicle. A remotely controlled actuator raises and lowers a locking pin through a locking hole of a gooseneck hitch with a force loaded ball hitch locking plate, thereby preventing the locking plate from moving and keeping the coupled ball hitch from uncoupling. A handle connected to the locking pin is connected to the actuator via a fastener. The fastener may be removed, thereby allowing manual operation of the gooseneck hitch locking apparatus and system via the handle, thus allowing the manual coupling or uncoupling of a the trailer from a towing vehicle. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370309 | VERTICAL HI-RAIL DEVICE - There is described a hi-rail device for mounting on a vehicle, comprising a linkage between an axle assembly for holding wheels and a mounting assembly. The linkage, pivotally connected to an upper pivot connection thereof, is foldable and unfoldable to translate the axle assembly relative to the upper pivot connection. An active suspension between the linkage and the mounting assembly is provided and comprises a suspension body to swivel about the mounting assembly, actuated by a spring proximally urging on the suspension body to provide the swivel. The suspension body comprising the upper connection to the linkage, which can move along with the suspension body to provide active suspension. Also, a locking pin, extending through the linkage, can be locked in a slot using a hydraulic cylinder, distinct from a hydraulic cylinder for deployment, and which comprises a spring for default locking not involving hydraulic power. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370310 | WHEEL SUSPENSION FOR THE REAR AXLE OF A VEHICLE - A wheel suspension for the rear axle of a vehicle includes a wheel carrier for fastening a rear wheel. A link system, which includes at least two links for fastening to a body of the vehicle, is fastened to the wheel carrier. One of the at least two links is a combination link with a basic body and two link portions for fastening at two positions of the body of the vehicle. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370311 | SLIDER-SUSPENSION UNIT - A chassis portion, for a vehicle chassis, including a chassis rail | 2018-12-27 |
20180370312 | CONTROL ARM WITH AN IMPROVED BUSHING AND METHOD OF MAKING - The control arm assembly includes a control arm body that has at least one opening which extends along a horizontally extending axis. A bushing assembly is received in the at least one opening of the control arm body. The bushing assembly includes at least one ring that is made of an elastomeric material and that has an inner surface which defines an inner bore that extends along an axis between opposite open ends. A tube extends through the inner bore of the at least one elastomeric ring. At least one liner made of a low friction fabric material is fixedly attached with the inner surface for allowing free rotation of the tube relative to the at least one ring. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370313 | TRANSVERSE LEAF SPRING ARRANGEMENT OF A CHASSIS AXLE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A transverse leaf spring arrangement of a chassis axle of a motor vehicle having a transverse leaf spring which is mounted via two outer bearing members on, in each case, one wheel support and via two central bearing members on a vehicle body. The central bearing members, in each case, have an actuator device, which actuator devices act on a bearing shell of the respective central bearing member in such a way that a bearing point can be adjusted in the direction of the vertical axis and/or transverse axis of the motor vehicle. The actuator device is configured in such a way that, in the case of a stationary bearing shell, an adjustment of the bearing point is possible in the direction of the vertical axis and/or transverse axis of the motor vehicle. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370314 | TRANSVERSE LEAF SPRING ARRANGEMENT OF A CHASSIS AXLE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A transverse leaf spring arrangement of a chassis axle of a motor vehicle having a transverse leaf spring which is mounted via two outer bearing members on, in each case, one wheel support and via two central bearing members on a vehicle body. The outer bearing members, in each case, have an actuator device, which actuator devices act on the respective outer bearing member in such a way that it can be adjusted at least in the direction of the vertical axis of the motor vehicle. The actuator devices are configured in such a way that a respective outer bearing point can be set in the direction of the transverse axis of the motor vehicle. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370315 | TRANSVERSE LEAF SPRING ARRANGEMENT OF A CHASSIS AXLE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A transverse leaf spring arrangement of a chassis axle of a motor vehicle having a transverse leaf spring which is mounted via two outer bearing members on, in each case, one wheel support and via two central bearing members on a vehicle body. The central bearing members have, in each case, one torque generation apparatus, the torque directions of which run parallel to a longitudinal axis of the motor vehicle. The torque generation apparatus capable of generating a torque which is variable at least in a manner which is dependent on a deflection at the outer bearing members. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370316 | AIR SPRING CONNECTING DEVICE SEAL - An air spring connecting device for mounting an air spring strut on a vehicle may include an air spring support bearing having a head bearing receiver, a head bearing having at least one cylindrical outer surface, and a piston rod that is axially guided through the head bearing and is sealed in an airtight manner relative to the head bearing. The head bearing may be positioned in the head bearing receiver of the air spring support bearing positioned coaxially relative to the piston rod. An airtight connection may be formed between the head bearing receiver and the head bearing. A press connection element may be positioned in direct contact with the head bearing receiver and the head bearing. A sealing element may be positioned in a region of the head bearing receiver between the air spring support bearing and the head bearing. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370317 | SLIDE BEARING - A slide bearing ( | 2018-12-27 |
20180370318 | DOOR PROTECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present disclosure relates to a door protection system ( | 2018-12-27 |
20180370319 | Method For Operating A Motor Vehicle, Method For Roll Compensation Of A Motor Vehicle, And Motor Vehicle - A method for operating a motor vehicle with a chassis arrangement having at least two vibration dampers. A body control is carried out at least partially with the vibration dampers. The chassis arrangement further has at least one stabilizer. During transverse accelerations below a threshold acceleration the stabilizer contributes to the body control less than the vibration dampers and contributes more than the vibration dampers from the threshold acceleration upward. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370320 | DAMPER WITH PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD CARRIER - An electrically adjustable hydraulic shock absorber includes a tube defining a fluid chamber and a piston assembly positioned within the tube. The piston assembly divides the fluid chamber into a first working chamber and a second working chamber. A piston rod is attached to the piston assembly and projects out of the tube. Further, a rod guide guides the piston rod and an electronically-controlled valve is positioned within the rod guide for controlling a damping state of the shock absorber. A circuit board is positioned around the piston rod for actuating the electronically-controlled valve. A carrier housing receives the circuit board and engages with the rod guide. The carrier housing includes an inner column and an outer column. A bumper cap is mounted on the carrier housing and is engaged with the inner and outer columns. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370321 | Automotive Air Conditioning Service Kit - An Air Conditioning Service kit and method for producing the same, wherein the kit contains a compatible selection of the most commonly needed parts for servicing the air conditioner in a vehicle or consolidated group of vehicles including one or more Expansion Devices, an Accumulator or Receiver Dryer, a Lubricant Oil such as compressor PAG oil, A Measuring Cup, and a Rapid Seal Kit. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370322 | FRONT COMPARTMENT PACKAGING OF AUTOMOTIVE HVAC MODULE - An HVAC module is mounted in a front compartment of a vehicle, proximate a wall that separates the front compartment of the vehicle from a passenger cabin of the vehicle. The HVAC module includes an intake and blower section that receives air from the passenger cabin or from outside the vehicle and provides it to a conditioning and distribution section of the HVAC module, which selectively conditions the air with heating or cooling equipment and distributes the conditioned air to the passenger cabin. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370323 | AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE FOR VEHICLES - Provided is an air conditioning device for vehicles, the air conditioning device comprising: an evaporator ( | 2018-12-27 |
20180370324 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING HEATING AND COOLING TO A VEHICLE CABIN OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES - Systems and methods for providing heating and cooling to a cabin of an autonomous or semiautonomous electric vehicle. A system includes one or more autonomous or semiautonomous electric vehicle components generating thermal energy as a byproduct of operation, a radiator fluidly coupled to the one or more vehicle components and positioned downstream from the one or more vehicle components such that the radiator receives at least a portion of the thermal energy, a thermoelectric cooler thermally coupled to and located downstream from the radiator, and one or more bypass valves that control fluid flow from the radiator such that fluid flows directly to a cabin of the vehicle or flows through the thermoelectric cooler before flowing into the cabin. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370325 | SOUND INSULATION ARRANGEMENT FOR AN AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A sound insulation arrangement for an air-conditioning system may include a gas-tight housing and a sound insulation element. The housing may include an air inlet and an air outlet. The sound insulation element may be composed of an insulation material and may be fixed in the housing. The sound insulation element may have an inlet side disposed about the air inlet and an outlet side disposed about the air outlet such that the sound insulation element defines an air conduit in the housing. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370326 | CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT FOR AN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND MOBILE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - Connection arrangement for an air conditioning system, comprising a connector, which is connected to a first pipe and has a passage channel and at least one cylindrical portion, which can be inserted into a further pipe or into another component of the air conditioning system, and a radial flange, to which a sealing element is assigned, characterized in that a support body is assigned to the radial flange, the support body enclosing the passage channel and being provided with a radially protruding projection, the projection being equipped to be able to receive at least one fastening means and mobile air conditioning system, comprising the connection arrangement. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370327 | System And Method For Managing Operational States Of A Variable Displacement Compressor Based Upon Climate Conditions - A system is disclosed. The system includes a climate condition determination module that is configured to determine a climate condition associated with a vehicle based upon an external air temperature or a dew point temperature. The system also includes a compressor operational state control module that is configured to control a plurality of operational states of a variable displacement compressor of a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system within the vehicle. The compressor operational state control module is configured to cause the variable displacement compressor to selectively transition from a variable displacement operational state to a fixed displacement-like operational state when the climate condition exceeds a climate threshold to cause an evaporator of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system to provide evaporator air having an air temperature corresponding to a target evaporator air temperature. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370328 | METHOD FOR AIR CONDITIONING AN INTERIOR OF A VEHICLE - A method for air-conditioning an interior of a vehicle to prevent fogging of the windows when at least one identifiable user enters the vehicle. The vehicle has a vehicle communication device which communicates with at least one user communication unit, a climate detection device for detecting the climate in the interior of the vehicle or for detecting the climate in the interior and in the area surrounding the vehicle, as well as a climate modification device for changing the climate in the interior of the vehicle. The method comprises steps of: checking by means of whether an identifiable user is approaching the vehicle, testing whether a fogging of at least one of the windows of the vehicle is to be expected when the user enters the vehicle, and air-conditioning the interior of the vehicle in such a way that fogging of the windows of the vehicle is prevented. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370329 | VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER - There is provided a vehicle air conditioner which is capable of smoothly achieving a dehumidifying and heating mode without using an evaporation pressure adjustment valve, so that cost reduction is achievable. A controller executes a normal mode to control an operation of a compressor | 2018-12-27 |
20180370330 | HVAC SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD OF USE - The present disclosure provides an HVAC system for a vehicle having a first heat source and comprising a primary loop through which a coolant circulates and a secondary loop through which refrigerant circulates. The primary loop having two parallel sub-loops, namely a first sub-loop and a second sub-loop in which the coolant may circulate. The first sub-loop of the primary loop includes the first heat source, a second heat source, and a first heat exchanger. The first sub-loop may partially extend into a case of the HVAC system to place the first heat exchanger adjacent an air heater. The second sub-loop of the primary loop includes the first heat source, the second heat source, and a second heat exchanger. The HVAC system having a plurality of operation modes for efficiently conditioning air in a cabin of the vehicle. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370331 | Control system for a metal hydride air conditioner and a method thereof - A control system as disclosed in the present disclosure relates to the field of metal hydride air conditioning systems in vehicles. The control system improves cooling capacity and the coefficient of performance of the metal hydride air conditioner. The control system comprises a plurality of sensors, a memory, a time counter, a controller, and at least one actuator. The controller takes into account the pre-set half cycle time as well as the temperature of the exhaust gases at the outlet of a HT or LT reactor for changing fluid flow, i.e. from hot/cold fluid to the fluid at ambient temperature or vice versa, entering the reactors of the metal hydride air conditioner. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370332 | AIR CONDITIONER FOR VEHICLE - An air conditioner for a vehicle including an engine, which serves as a power source and is configured to allow a cooling water to flow therethrough, includes a cooling water circuit, a heater, temperature sensors, and an output controller. The cooling water circuit allows the cooling water to circulate therein in a heating operation. The heater serves as a heat source, other than the engine, configured to heat the cooling water circulating in the cooling water circuit. The temperature sensors are connectable to the cooling water circuit and are configured to detect a temperature of the cooling water. The temperature sensors are positioned upstream and downstream of at least one of the engine and the heater. The output controller is configured to adjust at least an output of the heater based on the temperatures of the cooling water detected by the temperature sensors. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370333 | AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE FOR USE IN AN AIR FLOW PATH OF AN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IN A MOBILE DEVICE - An air treatment device for an airflow of an air conditioning system includes a treatment element having one or more passages extending in part or completely in a flow direction. The passages include fragrancing faces that extend in the flow direction and are designed to release one or more fragrant substances into an airflow that is flowing through. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370334 | AIR CONDITIONER FOR VEHICLE - An air conditioner for a vehicle includes: an air-conditioning case having therein an air flow passage through which air toward the vehicle interior flows, and an outlet opening formed at an upper part of the air-conditioning case and through which the air toward the vehicle interior passes; a heat exchanger disposed on a lower side of the outlet opening inside the air-conditioning case to exchange heat between air toward the vehicle interior and a heat-exchange medium; and an ion generator that includes electrodes to generate ions. The ion generator is mounted on the air-conditioning case such that the electrodes are exposed in air flowing through the air flow passage. The air-conditioning case has a collision-side wall surface with which the airflow having passed through the heat exchanger collides to be directed upward, and a lateral-side wall surface connected to and laterally adjacent to the collision-side wall surface. The ion generator is disposed at a predetermined position of the collision-side wall surface or the lateral-side wall surface. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370335 | HVAC SYSTEM WITH ODOR ABSORBENT REGENERATION - An HVAC system is provided for a motor vehicle. That HVAC system includes a heater plenum, a fresh air inlet, an odor absorbent and a regeneration blower assembly that is connected between the heater plenum and the fresh air inlet. The HVAC system further includes a controller configured to regenerate the odor absorbent when an ignition system of the motor vehicle is switched off and a coolant temperature of the motor vehicle exceeds a predetermined coolant temperature required for odor absorbent regeneration. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370336 | HUMIDIFIER HAVING AN INTEGRATED WATER SEPARATOR FOR A FUEL CELL SYSTEM, FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND VEHICLE COMPRISING SAME - It is proposed to arrange a plurality of individual separator elements ( | 2018-12-27 |
20180370337 | AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - An air conditioning device for a vehicle ( | 2018-12-27 |
20180370338 | VENT SHADE ASSEMBLY - A vent shade assembly for a recreational vehicle ceiling vent comprises a vent shade outer frame having an outer perimeter and an inner perimeter defining a first opening coincident with the recreational vehicle ceiling vent. A pair of shade strings are disposed on opposing sides of the vent shade outer frame and proximate the inner perimeter of the vent shade outer frame. A movable pleated shade element having a deployed shape substantially conforming to the inner perimeter of the vent shade outer frame is operable between a closed position substantially occluding the first opening of the vent shade outer frame and an open position, and the one of the pair of shade strings supports one of a pair of opposing side edges of the movable pleated shade element as the movable pleated shade element is operated between the closed position and the open position. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370339 | VENT SHADE ASSEMBLY - A vent shade assembly for a recreational vehicle ceiling vent comprises a vent shade outer frame having an inner flange, a vent shade inner frame having an inner flange, and a pair of side walls disposed between the inner flange of each of the outer and inner frame to form a slot. A movable pleated shade element disposed within the slot is operable between a closed position and a plurality of positions there between. A first and a second shade string is disposed at least partially alongside and parallel to a first and second of the pair of side walls, respectively, and proximate a first and a second side edge of the movable pleated shade element, respectively. A portion of the inner flange of the vent shade outer frame supports the first and second side edge of the movable pleated shade element. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370340 | SUN VISOR ASSEMBLY HAVING A SLIDE PANEL - A sun visor assembly includes a visor body having a surface indentation, a slide panel and a guide feature. The guide feature connects the slide panel to the visor body and allows the slide panel to be displaced between a stowed position nested within the surface indentation and a deployed position projecting from the visor body to provide an expanded surface area for shielding the eyes of the driver from direct sunlight and/or glare. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370341 | VEHICLE SUN VISOR - A vehicle sun visor has a sun visor body including an electrical component, an arm including a cylindrical-end portion with contact parts of a pair of conductors and rotatably holding the sun visor body, a mounting bracket for mounting the arm to a vehicle, and a connector including a pair of terminals to contact with a corresponding contact part of the pair of conductors. On the upper side and the lower side of the cylindrical-end portion exposed outside an arm-supporting portion of the mounting bracket, a small-diameter cylindrical-end portion and a large-diameter cylindrical-end portion are provided. The small-diameter cylindrical-end portion and the large-diameter cylindrical-end portion are provided with cutouts provided at alternate positions. First arcuate plate shape contact part is arranged on an outer peripheral surface of the small-diameter cylindrical-end portion, and second arcuate plate shape contact part is arranged on an outer peripheral surface of the large-diameter cylindrical-end portion. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370342 | Arrangement with a crash profile and a load transmission element on a motor vehicle, load transmission element and motor vehicle or vehicle door - An arrangement for the transfer of collision forces possibly resulting from a crash event from one body part to another body part of a motor vehicle, with a hollow profile acting as a crash profile, which hollow profile runs in the main direction of travel or transversely to the main direction of travel is loaded on pressure in the case of the crash event, and is frontally supported on each of the body parts. The hollow profile is frontally supported on the respective body part by means of interposition of in each case a load transfer element. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370343 | WEATHER STRIP FOR AUTOMOBILE - The weather strip configured to be attached to the automobile body opening portion is an elongated member having a length configured to correspond to a side portion and a corner portion of the automobile body opening portion and includes a hollow sealing portion. A surface of the sealing portion corresponding to a floor-side side portion and a surface of the sealing portion corresponding to a floor-side corner portion are continuous to each other. A wall thickness of the sealing portion corresponding to the floor-side side portion is set to be smaller than a wall thickness of the sealing portion corresponding to the floor-side corner portion. The sealing portion corresponding to the floor-side side portion includes a portion having a smallest wall thickness among the entire sealing portion. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370344 | BATTERY MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE - A battery mounting structure is provided to prevent water intrusion into a clearance between a battery pack and a floor panel of a vehicle. The battery mounting structure comprises: frame members extending longitudinally on both sides of the vehicle; a floor panel disposed between the frame members; and a battery pack situated underneath the floor panel. A sealing member is interposed between a periphery of the battery pack and a portion extending from a member opposed to the battery pack, and a drain hole is formed in the sealing member to connect an inner side and an outer side of the sealing member. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370345 | DISTRIBUTED DRIVETRAIN ARCHITECTURES FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES WITH A HYBRID ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN - A hybrid drivetrain ( | 2018-12-27 |
20180370346 | INTEGRATED ALTERNATOR - An integrated alternator for a vehicle having an engine is provided. The integrated alternator may include: a stator including stator windings; a rotor disposed inside of the stator and including field windings contained within an inner core and an outer core; a slip ring to supply a field current to the field winding; brushes to be in sliding contact with the slip ring; and a housing covering the stator, the slip ring, and the brushes and mounted on one side of an engine. In particular, the rotor further includes a damper layer positioned between the inner and outer cores to absorb vibration generated by the engine, and the rotor is directly fixed on an crankshaft of the engine to rotate with the crankshaft. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370347 | AIR DEFLECTOR WITH IMPROVED DRAINAGE - An air deflector for a vehicle includes a pair of side air deflectors joined by an intermediate air deflector, and one or more drainage apertures offset from a sealed outboard corner of each of the pair of side air deflectors. The air deflector further includes one or more draining surfaces adapted to promote movement of liquids and solids to the one or more drainage apertures. The one or more drainage apertures may be defined by a non-planar margin defined in the intermediate air deflector member and/or the pair of side air deflectors. The one or more draining surfaces include a plurality of crowned and sloped surfaces adapted for directing movement of liquids and solids to the one or more drainage apertures. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370348 | COOLING DEVICE - A cooling device includes: a pump arranged to supply air at a position separated from a space where a wind flows; and a front grille arranged in an introduction port where the wind is introduced. The front grille is located at a position opposing a radiator, and includes at least one support component having a hollow shape in which air is able to flow. A discharge part of the pump is connected to the support component such that air discharged from the discharge part flows into an interior space of the support component. The support component has an air blow-out part at a position opposing the radiator to blow out air which flows inside of the support component. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370349 | PIPE ATTACHING STRUCTURE OF FUEL TANK - In a pipe attaching structure of a fuel tank, a pipe attachment section and the fuel tank are molded simultaneously, and the pipe attachment section can be securely molded. In the pipe attaching structure of the fuel tank, which is provided with a pipe attachment section adapted to attach pipes to an exterior wall of the fuel tank, the fuel tank has the pipe attachment section elongating from the exterior wall of the fuel tank outwardly of the fuel tank so as to be integral therewith. The pipe attachment section has an attaching exterior wall composed of the same material with that of the exterior wall of the fuel tank so as to elongate into a cylindrical configuration and continue integrally with the exterior wall of the fuel tank outwardly thereof, and an attaching interior wall formed inside the attaching exterior wall so as to continue from a tip end of the attaching exterior wall and bend like a hairpin, and the attaching exterior wall and the attaching interior wall are brought into contact with each other. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370350 | VENTING NIPPLE AND TANK DEVICE - A ventilation nipple configured to ventilate a tank component that is composed of a plastic material, a tank device that includes such a ventilation nipple, and a method for producing such a tank device. The ventilation nipple includes a ventilation opening and a flange body arranged in an annular manner around the ventilation opening. The flange body has a first annular collar and a second annular collar each configured for connection via a weld connection to the tank component. The first annular collar and the second annular collar are arranged coaxially with respect to each other and also with respect to the ventilation opening. The first annular collar and the second annular collar define an annular hollow space configured to receive a sealing agent and/or an adhesive between the first annular collar and the second annular collar | 2018-12-27 |
20180370351 | SOLENOID ASSEMBLY FOR A VALVE - A fuel tank isolation valve (FTIV) is provided, configured for being disposed in fluid flow communication with a fuel tank and a carbon canister of a fuel system, the FTIV including an integrated controller and a solenoid coupled to a valve, the solenoid being movable between a normally closed position in which the valve is closed and prevents fluid communication through a first flowpath through the FTIV, and an open position in which the valve is open and allows for fluid communication through the first flowpath, the integrated controller being configured for generating actuation signals to the solenoid, responsive to parameter signals received from one or more sensors associated with the fuel tank. A sensing system for use with a fuel system is also provided, the sensing system including the FTIV and at least one such sensor. A fuel system is also provided, including a fuel tank and a carbon canister, and also including the sensing system for use therewith. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370352 | SAFETY SPILL-PROOF FUEL TANK STRUCTURE - The safety spill-proof fuel tank structure includes a fuel tank body. The fuel tank body has an outlet tube at the bottom and an inlet tube at the top. The fuel tank body has a fixed vertical plane and a placement plane opposite to the fixed plane. The fixed plane has a fixed support. The inlet tube has a spill-proof spacer on its inner wall. There is a fuel filler used for filling fuel into the fuel tank body between the spill-proof spacer and the inner wall far away from the placement plane inside the inlet tube. When the placement plane of the fuel tank body is placed downwards, the spill-proof spacer can prevent fuel outflow from the fuel tank body and avoid wasting of fuel. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370353 | FUEL FILLER PORT DEVICE - A fuel filler port device includes a fuel filler port, a main flap which is disposed in the fuel filler port and is configured to be rotated to an open position by introducing a fuel filler nozzle to open the fuel filler port, a drain opening disposed in the fuel filler port at an outer side of the main flap, and a closure mechanism which closes the drain opening in a fuel filling state. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370354 | VEHICULAR POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE - A vehicular power transmission device includes a differential mechanism including a pair of side gears, an inner case, and an outer case, a pair of side gear shafts respectively connected to the side gears and transmitting power to a pair of wheels, a clutch mechanism including a clutch hub, a clutch drum, a friction engagement element, and a piston, and an actuator configured to drive the piston, in which the clutch hub and the clutch drum include meshing teeth, the piston includes first meshing teeth and second meshing teeth, and the clutch hub, the clutch drum, and the piston are configured to switch an operation mode of the vehicular power transmission device to a first mode and a second mode. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370355 | A TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - A transmission system includes a power take-off for driving an implement and a hydrostatic unit for transmitting power from the engine to the power take-off. The hydrostatic unit includes a first hydraulic power unit having a first connection line and a second connection line, and a second hydraulic power unit having a first connection line and a second connection line. The hydrostatic unit also includes a valve for connecting the first hydraulic power unit and the second hydraulic power unit, the valve being positionable at least in a first position a first position and in a second position. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370356 | AUXILIARY DRIVE DEVICE - An auxiliary drive device includes: a drive unit that has an electric motor; a meshing clutch that has a first meshing member and a second meshing member; an actuator that moves the second meshing member; and a control unit that controls the electric motor and the actuator. The actuator moves the second meshing member among a separation position, at which the second meshing member is not meshed with the first meshing member, an abutment position, at which first meshing teeth and second meshing teeth possibly abut against each other, and a meshing position, at which the first meshing teeth and the second meshing teeth are meshed with each other. The control unit makes a current supplied to the electric motor when the second meshing member is located between the abutment position and the meshing position smaller than a current required to maintain the rotational speed of the electric motor. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370357 | VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - A vehicle control device is provided, which includes a depression amount detector configured to detect a depression amount of an accelerator pedal, a processor configured to execute a reaction force setting module to set a reaction force of the accelerator pedal based on a detection result of the depression amount detector, a reaction force applying part configured to apply the reaction force to the accelerator pedal based on a setting result of the reaction force setting module, and an operation amount detector configured to detect an operation amount of a driver's foot on the accelerator pedal. The reaction force setting module sets a reaction force value of the accelerator pedal for a depression characteristic and a counter-depression characteristic. The reaction force setting module includes a reaction force correcting module configured to reduce the reaction force value of the counter-depression characteristic as the detected operation amount increases. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370358 | VEHICLE SPEED REGULATION APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A vehicle speed regulation apparatus and system comprises a speed control apparatus having a front panel with a solar panel and display screen, a control panel with means to increase or decrease a desired speed, an internal communication transceiver, and a means for communicating with a vehicle transceiver, along with other elements. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370359 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT UNIT, WIRE HARNESS, AND CONNECTOR FIXING STRUCTURE - An electronic component unit of a wire harness includes a substrate on which an electronic component is mounted, a connector electrically connected to the substrate, and a connector fixing structure. The connector fixing structure includes a pair of notches that are provided facing each other on ends of the substrate in a long-side direction and that penetrate through the substrate in a plate thickness direction, a pair of press fitting plates that are provided on the connector and that are press-fitted into the respective notches, and a deformation acceptable space that is provided adjacent to each of both sides of the press fitting plates press-fitted into the respective notches in the long-side direction. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370360 | MOBILE DEVICE SYNCHRONIZATION WITH BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY AND DATA COLLECTION - A method for operating a mobile device includes activating a driving management system that is configured to communicate via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), establishing a communication channel between the driving management system and a mobile device, transmitting information associated with the mobile device to the driving management system, and synchronizing operation of the mobile device with the driving management system. A method for communicating information by a driving management system includes determining that a location of a mobile device corresponds to a location of a driver of a vehicle, and disabling data entry to a navigation system by the mobile device. A method for collecting data may include activating a driving management system, receiving driving habit information, determining a location of a mobile device wherein the location is within a predetermined detection zone, receiving identification information from the mobile device, associating the identification information with the driving habit information. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370361 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND DISPLAY METHOD - The display device is loaded on a vehicle, and connects the communication with the information processing terminal via the connection unit. Specifically, the display device obtains and displays an application image outputted by the information processing terminal. Also, the display device obtains, from the information processing terminal, a property of the application generating the application image. The property of the application may include information whether or not the application is controllable by an external device, the reliability of the application, the genre of the application and the display appropriateness. Then, the display device regulates the display of the application image based on the obtained property of the application and the running state of the vehicle. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370362 | VEHICLE DISPLAY DEVICE - A vehicle display device includes an opening provided at an upper portion of an instrument panel, and faces a reflection surface disposed above in the vertical direction; a display part that is disposed inside the instrument panel, and projects an image along the vehicle front-rear direction; a first reflection member facing the display part and includes a first free curved surface for reflecting an image; and a second reflection member disposed at a lower side with respect to the first reflection member, placed between the first reflection member and the display part in the vehicle front-rear direction, and includes a second free curved surface for reflecting an image. The second free curved surface faces the opening in the vertical direction. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370363 | VEHICLE CENTER CONSOLE THAT AUTOMATICALLY ROTATES TOWARD DRIVER AND CONSOLE POSITIONING METHOD THEREOF - One or more motors automatically rotate and position a center console of a vehicle for better viewability and access by a driver. When the driver pushes an activation button or speaks a voice command detected by a microphone, a driver tracking mode is entered. The driver tracking mode may also be automatically enabled upon detecting the lack of a front passenger in the vehicle. The central console moves forward and turns toward the driver's side to achieve an optimal viewing angle of approximately ninety degrees between the driver's face and the console display. The rotated position of the center console allows for easier access to buttons, icons, radio, CD/DVD player, temperature controls, etc. A console camera may be installed on the central console for facial recognition enabling the system to automatically adjust the console position to follow the driver's face for improved readability as the driver changes position over time. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370364 | INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICE - The present invention relates to an input/output device provided in a vehicle, the device including a plurality of sticks arranged in columns in a first direction and rows in a second direction, a driving unit configured to move at least one of the sticks in a direction perpendicular to the first and second directions, and a processor configured to control the driving unit such that the sticks have the same height or different heights from a reference plane defined by the first and second directions, wherein the processor controls the driving unit so that one or more buttons defined by a height difference of the sticks are formed, based on a driving state of the vehicle, and wherein the one or more buttons are varied according to the driving state of the vehicle. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370365 | INTERFACE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A user interface system for a vehicle includes: at least one display unit provided in the vehicle; a detachable interface apparatus configured to be detachably attached to any one of the at least one display unit provided in the vehicle; at least one processor; and a computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to perform operations that include: in a state in which the detachable interface apparatus is attached to a selected display unit among the at least one display unit of the vehicle, determining a first user menu corresponding to the selected display unit; and displaying, on the selected display unit or on the detachable interface apparatus, the first user menu corresponding to the selected display unit. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370366 | FUEL CELL EQUIPPED VEHICLE SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD FOR FUEL CELL EQUIPPED VEHICLE SYSTEM - A fuel cell equipped vehicle system in which an external power supply is coupled to an electric power supply line, the electric power supply line being coupled to a fuel cell, an electric power being input/output to/from a vehicular battery through the electric power supply line, the fuel cell equipped vehicle system performing an insulation test of the electric power supply line before charging the vehicular battery, the fuel cell equipped vehicle system including an insulation test unit configured to perform the insulation test of the electric power supply line; a switch that couples and cuts off between the fuel cell and the electric power supply line; and a control unit configured to control a coupling and a cutoff to/from the electric power supply line of the vehicular battery and control the switch, wherein the control unit is configured to cut off the vehicular battery from the electric power supply line and control the switch to cut off the fuel cell from the electric power supply line, and then drive the insulation test unit. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370367 | POWER CONVERSION APPARATUS AND JUNCTION BOX - A power conversion apparatus capable of cheaply securing safety and achieving watertightness. The power conversion apparatus ( | 2018-12-27 |
20180370368 | ELECTRIC KART AND BATTERY - An electric kart has a frame, a seat, four wheels, an electric motor operatively connected to two of the wheels, and at least one battery operatively connected to the electric motor. The at least one battery has a support structure mounted to the frame of the electric kart, and battery cells positioned on the support structure such that there is at least one air passage defined between the battery cells. Air passes through the at least one air passage when the electric kart is in motion to cool at least some of the battery cells. A battery for an electric kart is also disclosed. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370369 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ON-BOARD BATTERY CHARGER OF VEHICLE - A control system and a method for an on-board battery charger (OBC) of a vehicle generate a DC link voltage instruction through a proportional integral control that regards, as an instruction, a resonance switching frequency determined by a resonance capacitance and a resonance inductance of the LLC converter and allow the switching frequency of an LLC converter to operate at the resonance frequency, thus enhancing efficiency of the OBC. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370370 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND VEHICLE-MOUNTED CHARGER, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - The present disclosure provides an electric vehicle, a vehicle-mounted charger and a method for controlling the same. The method includes: obtaining a first total charging period for controlling the H bridge in a first manner, a second total charging period for controlling the H bridge in a second manner, a first total discharging period for controlling the H bridge in the first manner and a second total discharging period for controlling the H bridge in the second manner; calculating a first total working period in the first manner and a second total working period in the second manner; and selecting a manner according to a relation between the first total working period and the second total working period to perform a temperature balanced control over the first to fourth switch tube if the vehicle-mounted charger charges the power battery, or if the power battery discharges via the vehicle-mounted charger. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370371 | BICYCLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A bicycle power supply system is configured to be connectable to a plurality of battery units and configured to switch each of the plurality of battery units between a first state and a second state. The bicycle power supply system includes a memory device and an electronic controller. The memory device stores order information for switching the plurality of battery units from one of the first state and the second state to the other one of the first state and the second state in a predetermined order. The electronic controller switches the plurality of battery units from one of the first state and the second state to the other one of the first state and the second state in accordance with the order information in a case where the plurality of battery units is connected. The memory device is configured to changeably store the order information. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370372 | INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING AND NON-ELECTRIC VEHICLE FUELING - A fueling system can include an electric vehicle (EV) charging station and a non-charging fueling station for fueling vehicles other than EVs. The EV charging station includes a first control unit, a switching unit, and output connections that can be connected to EVs. The non-charging fueling station includes a second control unit and, for example, a liquid fuel pump. An integrated fuel management system is in communication with the EV charging station and the non-charging fueling station. The switching unit can direct a charging current from an input power supply to an output connection in response to commands from the first control unit that are issued according to a charging procedure. The first control unit can send state information for the EV charging station to the integrated fuel management system. The second control unit can send state information for the non-charging fueling station to the integrated fuel management system. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370373 | Vehicle Storage and Charging Station - A vehicle charging station comprising: a container comprising an upper portion having an air duct, and a lower portion comprising a support structure, a smoke detector, a fire-suppressant inlet, and a charging/communications junction, wherein the upper portion is configured to mate with the lower portion to form a weather-tight enclosure around a vehicle, and wherein removal of the upper portion allows for loading/unloading of the vehicle into/out of the lower portion; and a resource control unit (RCU) comprising a processor, an environmental control unit (ECU), a fire-suppressant control manifold, and a charger, wherein the ECU is operatively coupled to the air duct, the fire-suppressant control manifold is operatively coupled to the fire-suppressant inlet, the charger is electrically coupled to the charging/communications junction, and the processor is communicatively coupled to the smoke detector, the charging/communications junction, the ECU, the charger, and the fire-suppressant control manifold. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370374 | CHARGING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - Charging system for electric vehicles, having: a charging station to which a traction battery of an electric vehicle can be coupled via a charging cable; power electronics, the charging station being able to be connected, with the interposition of the power electronics, to an electrical current and voltage supply network which provides a defined electrical network power; an electrical storage device which is connected between the electrical current and voltage supply network and the charging station such that said storage device is charged on the basis of the electrical network power and is discharged on the basis of a charging speed of the charging station; a re-cooling apparatus, the charging station, the power electronics and the electrical storage device connected to the re-cooling apparatus which provides a defined as thermal re-cooling power; a thermal storage device connected to the re-cooling apparatus, to the charging station, to the power electronics and to the electrical storage device such that said storage device or a cooling medium of said storage device is heated on the basis of the power loss of the power electronics, charging station and electrical storage device and can be cooled on the basis of the thermal re-cooling power of the re-cooling apparatus. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370375 | APPARATUS FOR CHARGING A PLURALITY OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES - An apparatus for charging a plurality of electric vehicles, wherein the apparatus has a charging module, wherein the charging module is operatively connected to a cooling component, wherein the cooling component is designed in such a way that, for the purpose of carrying away the waste heat from the charging module, a medium which carries along the waste heat is transported through a line which is routed in the ground. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370376 | Autonomous Mobile Device and Wireless Charging System Thereof - An autonomous moving device wireless charging system, including an autonomous moving device and a wireless charging station, the wireless charging station includes a wireless charging transmitting end; the autonomous moving device includes: a wireless charging receiving end, the wireless charging transmitting end wirelessly transmits a charging signal to the wireless charging receiving end to transmit electric energy; a charging battery, electrically connected to the wireless charging receiving end, to receive the electric energy transmitted from the wireless charging receiving end; a wireless charging locating module, the wireless charging locating module determines whether the autonomous moving device is at a charging location; a driving module; and a control module, connected to the wireless charging locating module and driving module, when the wireless charging locating module determines that the autonomous moving device is at the charging location, controlling the driving module, to make the autonomous moving device dock at the charging location. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370377 | CHARGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTONOMOUS CART - An autonomous robot moves materials in a warehouse or other industrial environment. It runs on an electric motor powered by a rechargeable battery. When its battery becomes depleted, it maneuvers to a nearby charger. It guides itself to the charger using visual cues, such as a target on or near the charger, until it establishes a good electrical connection with the charger. Proximity sensors on the charger and/or the autonomous robot determine if the autonomous robot is positioned properly; if so, the charger begins charging the autonomous robot's battery. While charging, the charger monitors the resistance of the electrical connection for open- or short-circuit conditions. It also monitors the status of the proximity sensors. If the charger detects an open-circuit or a short-circuit or that the autonomous robot has moved away from the charger, the charger stops charging. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370378 | PROTOCOL CONVERSION APPARATUS - A protocol conversion apparatus includes: a first communication unit that communicates with a power conditioner that supports a first charging protocol; a second communication unit that communicates with an electric vehicle that supports a second charging protocol; and a control unit that is a conversion unit placed between the first communication unit and the second communication unit, which receives from the first communication unit a communication signal received from the power conditioner, and upon the reception, converts the received signal to a communication signal that conforms to the second charging protocol to output the resultant signal to the second communication unit, and which receives from the second communication unit a communication signal received from the electric vehicle, and upon the reception, converts the received signal to a communication signal that conforms to the first charging protocol to output the resultant signal to the first communication unit. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370379 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATED VEHICLE CHARGING AND CONTENT DELIVERY - A vehicle charging method includes receiving data corresponding to a battery status parameter of at least one battery associated with a vehicle that is at least partially electrically powered and determining a charging parameter for the at least one battery based on the data. The vehicle charging method also includes determining content to be delivered to a user based on the determined charging parameter and delivering the content to the user via a content delivery system while charging the battery according to the charging parameter. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370380 | Measuring Transducer - The invention relates to a measuring transducer for charging stations of electric vehicles. In the measuring transducer, a measuring device is connected to a direct current charging circuit for detecting at least one direct current measurement variable. A transducer for converting the direct current measurement variable into an alternating current actuating variable is provided, and the measuring transducer also includes an actuating means for adjusting at least one alternating current variable in an alternating current measuring circuit as a function of the alternating current actuating variable. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370381 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND VEHICLE-MOUNTED CHARGER, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - The present disclosure provides an electric vehicle, a vehicle-mounted charger and a method for controlling the same. The method includes: obtaining a first total discharging time for controlling the H bridge in a first manner and a second total discharging time for controlling the H bridge in a second manner when a power battery discharges via the vehicle-mounted charger; obtaining a first discharging predetermined time for controlling the H bridge in the first manner and a second discharging predetermined time for controlling the H bridge in the second manner; selecting a manner for controlling the H bridge according to a relation between the first total discharging time and the second total discharging time; and performing an alternate control on the H bridge in the first manner or the second manner according to the first discharging predetermined time and the second discharging predetermined time. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370382 | VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS - A vehicle power supply apparatus includes a generator, a first electricity storage, a second electricity storage, a switch, a generator controller, and a switch controller. The generator controller controls the generator into a first electric power generation state and a second electric power generation state higher in electric power generation voltage than the first electric power generation state. The switch controller controls the switch into an electrically-conductive state and a cutoff state. The switch controller controls the switch into the electrically-conductive state and the generator controller controls the generator into the first electric power generation state when a high-load apparatus is stopped. The high-load apparatus is one of a plurality of electrical loads coupled to the first electricity storage. The switch controller controls the switch into the cutoff state and the generator controller controls the generator into the second electric power generation state when the high-load apparatus is in operation. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370383 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR POWER MANAGEMENT USING A POWER CONVERTER IN TRANSPORT - Methods and systems for power management using a power converter in transport are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes monitoring a varying AC input to the power converter. The method also includes calculating a power factor adjustment based on the monitored varying AC input. Also, the method includes a power converter controller adjusting the power converter based on the calculated power factor adjustment to cause the power converter to supply a reactive current to a varying AC load. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370384 | MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR HIGH-VOLTAGE CONTROL EQUIPMENT UNIT - To achieve effective use of space in a vehicle compartment by optimizing arrangement of a high-voltage control equipment unit including batteries. The high-voltage control equipment unit ( | 2018-12-27 |
20180370385 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRIC MACHINE FOR DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE - A method for controlling an electric machine for driving a motor vehicle. A flux density of at least one magnetic field generated in the electric machine is increased when an announcement signal is present that announces an upcoming acceleration command by the driver, and when a confirmation signal is present that confirms the announced acceleration command, the electric machine is controlled in such a way that the speed and/or torque thereof increases. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370386 | Rail Vehicle Having a Dedicated Area for Recharging Light Electric Vehicles - A rail vehicle includes a car body having both a passenger space and a stowage space that is provided with a controller and at least one station for accommodating light electric vehicles. The stations have a chassis, a holding structure, a locking mechanism, and a power outlet. The holding structure can hold the light electric vehicle stationary. The locking mechanism can retain the light electric vehicle in the holding structure. The power outlet can deliver electrical power to a battery of the light electric vehicle when the light electric vehicle is secured in the holding structure and connected to the power outlet. The power outlet can be connected to an electrical power network of the rail vehicle. The controller can selectively send a release signal to the locking mechanism, so as to release the locking mechanism, and to selectively operate the power outlet so as to deliver the electrical power. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370387 | DISMOUNTABLE SEAT - A dismountable seat assembly for attaching to an anchoring component of a vehicle includes an individual back hingeably attached to an individual seat, an attaching component and an emergency connecting component. The emergency connecting component connects at least a part of the individual seat which is attached to the individual back to the attaching component in a detachable way, so that the individual back and the at least part of the individual seat attached to the individual back are detachable together from the attaching component. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370388 | POWER SUPPLY UNIT AND VEHICLE SEAT - A power supply unit including a slide rail that has an opening at an upper side a slider that slides along the slide rail, a first connector that is fixed to one end portion of the slide rail, a second connector that is fixed to the slider, and a flexible cable that is housed inside the slide rail, that has one end connected to the first connector, and that has another end folded back and connected to the second connector. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370389 | POWER SUPPLY RAIL - [Object] Provided is a power supply rail capable of continuing to stably supply electric power from a power supply of a vehicle to a slide seat. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370390 | Seat Having a Backrest Element - A seat has a seat surface element and a first backrest element. The first backrest element can be pivoted from a use position into a stowed position under the seat surface element. The first backrest element can be pivoted under the seat surface element in a guided or optionally in a forcibly guided manner. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370391 | ACTUATOR FOR AN OCCUPANT SUPPORT - An occupant support adapted for use in a vehicle includes a seat bottom coupled to a floor of the vehicle and a seat back configured to pivot about a seat-back pivot axis relative to the seat bottom. The occupant support further includes a seatback-motion controller configured to control movement of the seat back relative to the seat bottom between a blocked arrangement and a freed arrangement. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370392 | CHILD SAFETY SEAT - A child safety seat includes a seat shell adapted to receive a child, a belt tightener and a latching mechanism. The seat shell defines a first and a second belt path, the first belt path being configured to receive an anchoring belt for attaching the child safety seat in a forward facing position on a vehicle seat, and the second belt path being configured to receive an anchoring belt for attaching the child safety seat in a rearward facing position on a vehicle seat. The belt tightener is pivotally connected with the seat shell, and is adjustable between a first position for clamping an anchoring belt disposed along the first belt path, and a second position for clamping an anchoring belt disposed along the second belt path. The latching mechanism is operable to lock the belt tightener in the first and second positions. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370393 | CHILD SEAT FOR ATTACHING TO A MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT - The invention relates to a child seat for attaching to a motor vehicle seat, comprising a seat region and a back section, at least one shoulder strap, at least one retaining device for holding and/or deflecting the shoulder strap, and at least one force limiting means, which is designed such that the retaining device is transitioned from a first arrested position to a second arrested position upon exceeding a predetermined limit force exerted by the shoulder strap or by the shoulder straps on the retaining device in case of an impact. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370394 | APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING CHILD SAFETY SEAT AND SEAT FOR VEHICLE WITH APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING CHILD SAFETY SEAT - An object of the present invention is to provide the apparatus for mounting the child safety seat and a seat for the vehicle with such the apparatus for mounting the child safety seat which are capable of easing a restriction on a position of the child safety seat on the seat or the vehicle due to a limited width of the vehicle on which the seat for the vehicle is provided, to enhance degree of freedom on such a position, while at the same time, capable of mounting the child safety seat on the seat for the vehicle in a precise and reliable manner in such a way that the child safety seat can endure an impact load in the longitudinal of the vehicle or the side direction. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370395 | INTEGRATED SECOND ROW LOAD FLOOR AUTO ROLLUP AIR MATTRESS WITH PUMP - A seating assembly includes a seat operable between a lateral use position and a vertical storage position. A mattress is disposed below the seat when the seat is in the lateral use position and held in place by securing features. The mattress is operable between an inflated condition and a deflated condition. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370396 | INTEGRATED SECOND ROW LOAD FLOOR AIR MATTRESS - A seating assembly for a vehicle includes a seat operable between a lateral use position and a vertical storage position. A mattress is disposed below the seat when the seat is in the lateral use position and held in place by securing features. The mattress is operable between a deployed condition and a stowed condition. A fluid duct is disposed below a forward seat and in fluid communication with an HVAC system of the vehicle. The fluid duct is configured to move air into the mattress to affect the deployed condition of the mattress. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370397 | VEHICLE SEAT ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE SEAT ARRANGEMENT - A vehicle seat arrangement for a motor vehicle is provided. The vehicle seat arrangement comprises a vehicle seat, a pre-crash control unit which generates a control signal in the case of an impending collision of the motor vehicle, at least one pivoting element which is arranged in or on a backrest of the vehicle seat in order to move a vehicle occupant who is situated on the vehicle seat, and an actuator which, upon a control signal of the pre-crash control unit, which control signal indicates an impending collision, acts on a lever arm of the pivoting element in such a way that the latter performs a pivoting movement which leads to at least one region of the torso of the vehicle occupant being moved away from a possible collision region of the vehicle. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370398 | Vehicle Headrest Structure - A vehicle headrest structure includes a fixing seat, having a plurality of buckle grooves and a buckle slot; two cover plates, detachably connected to the fixing seat; two axle portions, disposed at outer end portions of the fixing seat respectively and each provided with a protruding axle and at least one accommodation recess, a spring and a steel ball being provided in the accommodation recess; two headrest bodies, each including a turning arm, a headrest portion at one end of the turning arm, and a pivot portion at another end of the turning arm, an inner side of the pivot portion being provided with a plurality of positioning recesses arranged in a circle, an outer side of the pivot portion being provided with a stepped perforation; and a screw, inserted in the stepped perforation and screwed to the protruding axle of each of the axle portions. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370399 | VEHICLE SEAT ACTIVE SUSPENSION CONTROL BASED ON VEHICLE POSITION - A system and method that establishes a confidence in a vehicle position determined by a vehicle position determination system and uses the established confidence to change a behavior of an active suspension system of a plant in the vehicle. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370400 | CLIMATE CONTROL BY IN-SEAT HUMIDITY SENSOR MODULE - The invention relates to a sensor module ( | 2018-12-27 |
20180370401 | HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES - A seat cooling system for vehicles. The seat cooling system includes a housing formed of an insulating material. The housing includes a vent and an outlet. A nozzle extends from the outlet of the housing. A fan is positioned to move air through the nozzle. The present invention may further include a seat having an outer casing and a padding disposed within the outer casing. The nozzle is connected to an inlet of the outer casing. Air is drawn into the housing through the vent, through the nozzle and into the seat. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370402 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SLIM FOAM PAD FOR VEHICLE SEATS AND SLIM FOAM PAD FOR VEHICLE SEATS MANUFACTURED USING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing a slim foam pad for vehicle seats, may include injecting a first foam solution into a first mold to manufacture an upper pad; inserting the manufactured upper pad into a second mold; and injecting a second foam solution to a first surface of the upper pad inserted into the second mold to manufacture a lower pad integrally coupled to the upper pad, wherein the second foam solution is foamed in a state of being in direct contact with the first surface of the upper pad, wherein no additional border separation member is provided at a border between the upper pad and the lower pad. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370403 | VEHICLE SEATING ASSEMBLY WITH AESTHETIC TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY - According to one or more embodiments, a vehicle seat assembly includes a cushion and a leather trim cover assembly disposed over the cushion. The leather trim cover assembly includes a leather upper layer and a foundation layer secured to the leather upper layer at radio-frequency weld points. The radio-frequency weld points define at least one design boundary adjacent a raised portion of a protruding design in the leather trim cover assembly. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370404 | VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat including: an elastic support body including a seat pad; and an adjacent member adjacent to the seat pad, wherein a gap is provided between the elastic support body and the adjacent member and extends toward an inner area of the seat in which a frame material is provided, and wherein the elastic support body has a protruding portion which protrudes between the adjacent member and the frame material and is configured to block the gap. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370405 | VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat ( | 2018-12-27 |
20180370406 | HEEL PAD FOR A FLOOR MAT, FLOOR MAT INCLUDING A REPLACEABLE HEEL PAD SECTION, AND METHOD OF PROTECTING A FLOOR MAT USING A HEEL PAD - A heel pad for a floor mat of a motor vehicle may comprise a first section, a second section, and an engagement structure. The first section includes a first material. The second section includes a second material and may be disposed along a periphery of the first section. The engagement structure is below at least one of the first section and the second section. A method of protecting a floor mat of a motor vehicle may comprise attaching the heel pad to a portion of the floor mat below a pedal of the motor vehicle so as to be situated between a heel of a driver of the motor vehicle and the floor mat. | 2018-12-27 |
20180370407 | CONTAINER HOLDER FOR A TRIM PANEL - A trim panel includes a container holder operably coupled to a storage area. A scuff plate is positioned below the trim panel. The scuff plate has a container receptacle. | 2018-12-27 |