52nd week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 21 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210402870 | UPPER BODY HEAT EXCHANGER FOR VEHICLES - Embodiments of an upper body heat exchanger for a vehicle are described. In one embodiment, an upper body heat exchanger includes a first portion comprising a plurality of fins disposed on a first surface. The upper body heat exchanger also includes a second portion comprising a plurality of heat transfer fluid passages disposed on a second surface of the upper body heat exchanger. The second portion is disposed beneath the first portion. The upper body heat exchanger is mounted on the vehicle such that the first surface of the first portion of the upper body heat exchanger is exposed. The plurality of heat transfer fluid passages are configured to transfer heat from heated fluid flowing through the plurality of heat transfer fluid passages to airflows interacting with the plurality of fins as the vehicle is moving. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402871 | VEHICLE AIR INDUCTION ASSEMBLY - A vehicle air induction assembly includes an air guide, an air duct and a bracket member. The air guide is configured to be connected to a vehicle fascia. The air duct is configured to be connected to the air guide. The air duct is configured to supply air to an engine air filter. The bracket member is connected to the air guide. The bracket member has a front wall facing in a forward direction of a vehicle, a rear wall facing in a rearward direction of the vehicle, and an upper wall connecting the front wall and the rear wall. A first air inlet in fluid communication with the air duct is defined by a surface of the air guide and the front, rear and upper walls of the bracket member. The first air inlet faces in a lateral direction of the vehicle. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402872 | HANDLING OF FUEL VAPOUR - A system includes a fuel tank and a fuel vapour cooling arrangement connected to the fuel tank. The fuel vapour cooling arrangement is arranged to receive fuel vapour evaporated from the fuel in the fuel tank. In the fuel vapour cooling arrangement, the evaporated fuel is condensed into liquid fuel. The fuel vapour cooling arrangement is arranged outside of the fuel tank. A valve is arranged between the fuel tank and the fuel vapour cooling arrangement to control the opening and closing of the connection between the fuel tank and the fuel vapour cooling arrangement. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402873 | TRANSPORT VEHICLE - A transport vehicle configured to run on electricity generated by a fuel cell includes: a body having a cargo space for freight; a chassis frame located below the body and supporting the body; and a tank unit including a plurality of tanks that stores fuel gas to be used for power generation by the fuel cell and a connecting portion connecting the tanks, the tank unit being located between the cargo space and the chassis frame. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402874 | PTO SHAFT DRIVING DEVICE IN WORKING MACHINE - A PTO shaft driving device in a working machine, includes a parking switch to detect parking of a vehicle body, a first switch located on a manipulator located on the vehicle body to output a PTO shaft control command that is either a driving command to drive a PTO shaft located on the vehicle body or a stopping command to stop the PTO shaft, a second switch located at a position different from the manipulator to output a PTO shaft control command that is either a driving command to drive the PTO shaft or a stopping command to stop the PTO shaft, a first permission switch to selectively permit or prohibit a stationary work when the parking switch detects the parking, and a controller configured or programmed to control driving of the PTO shaft. The controller is configured or programmed to selectively drive or stop the PTO shaft according to the PTO shaft control command from the first switch or the second switch when the stationary work is permitted by the first permission switch. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402875 | Automobile with Extended 90-Degree Steering Range for Parallel Parking or Other Uses - An automobile having sets of front and rear wheels, of which one or both sets are steerable wheels and one or both sets are driven wheels. Each steerable wheel is rotatably supported on a respective steering knuckle that is swivelable about an upright steering axis, and is coupled to the frame by a suspension system for relative movement upwardly and downwardly of the automobile's frame. The steering knuckle of each steerable wheel is movable through a ninety degree range between a straight-ahead position for longitudinally straight travel of the automobile in a normal road travel mode, and a ninety-degree position for lateral travel of the automobile in another mode. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402876 | SUPPORT FOR THE ANCHORING OF AN AUTOMOTIVE CLUTCH HYDRAULIC PUMP - The present invention relates to a mounting bracket for the fastening an automotive clutch hydraulic pump as an automotive repair or spare part; the mounting bracket comprises an mounting bracket assembly consisting of a washer, a coupling and a cover. This mounting bracket assembly is inserted through one extremity of the damaged pedal base, and the nut with which the mounting bracket assembly will be screwed is installed through the interior of the pedal base; the safety grub screws are tightened, leaving it ready to withstand the forces exerted between the clutch pedal and the automotive hydraulic pump. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402877 | ONE-PEDAL SPEED CONTROL FOR OFF-ROAD DRIVING - A vehicle with one-pedal driving mode includes a first axle having a first electric machine configured to power first wheels and a second axle having a second electric machine configured to power second wheels. A controller is programmed to, in response to a request for one-pedal driving mode, map pedal positions of the accelerator pedal to speeds of the first and second wheels such that each of the pedal positions corresponds to a driver-demanded speed of the first and second wheels, and control one or more of the electric machine so that the vehicle is propelled according to the driver-demanded speed. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402878 | USER INTERFACE DEVICE FOR VEHICLES AND SERVICE INFORMATION PROVISION SYSTEM - Disclosed is a user interface device for vehicles, the user interface device including a communication device configured to wirelessly exchange a signal with at least one server, at least one display, and at least one processor configured to receive prior information of a service provided at a first point from a first server through the communication device while a vehicle moves to the first point, to output the prior information through the display, to acquire user input corresponding to the prior information, and to transmit user data based on the user input to the first server through the communication device. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402879 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND VEHICLE - Provided are a display panel and a vehicle. The display device includes a knob and a main display panel; the knob includes a first magnetic adhering piece; the display device further includes a second magnetic adhering structure, and the second magnetic adhering structure is disposed on a non-light exiting side of the main display panel; the second magnetic adhering structure includes a plurality of first magnetic adhering regions, and at least two first magnetic adhering regions are not overlapped; when the knob is magnetically adhered to any one of the plurality of first magnetic adhering regions, the knob is disposed on a light exiting side of the main display panel. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402880 | VEHICLE WIRELESS CHARGER AND WIRELESS CHARGING METHOD USING SAME - A vehicle wireless charge is provided. A vehicle wireless charger according to an embodiment of the present invention is supplied with external power from a vehicle power source and wirelessly charges a mobile device held thereby, the vehicle wireless charger comprising: a voltage measurement module for monitoring a voltage value of the external power; an auxiliary power storage module for storing auxiliary power by using the external power; a fixing member control module for controlling a fixing member which is provided to fix the mobile device and operates by using the external power or the auxiliary power; and a wireless charging module for wirelessly charging the mobile device, wherein the fixing member control module: fixedly fastens or unfixes the mobile device when the external power is provided; and unfixes the mobile device when the auxiliary power is provided. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402881 | METHOD FOR SECURE MONITORING OF THE FUNCTION OF AN ELECTROMAGNETIC TRANSPORTATION DEVICE - In order to implement a secure monitoring function for a long-stator linear motor or planar motor, the invention proposes that at least one first measurement value of a first sensor is compared to a predefined plausibility threshold value, and in the event of said plausibility threshold value being exceeded by the first measurement value, an error is identified and an action is triggered. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402882 | INDUCTIVE POWER COUPLING SYSTEMS FOR ROADWAYS - This invention relates to a vehicle power coupling apparatus for a vehicle. The apparatus has a pickup coil arrangement for receiving an alternating magnetic field applied to the vehicle for generating power to operate the vehicle. The apparatus further has a shield for shielding a region including the pickup coil arrangement from an interior of the vehicle where a user of the vehicle may be present when the vehicle is in operation, and the shield includes at least one hole therein for providing access to one or more components of the vehicle for working on the one or more components. Additional aspects of the invention relate to receiving an alternating magnetic field and converting the alternating magnetic field into electrical power for recharging a vehicle and/or for providing motive power to the vehicle. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402883 | MICROMOBILITY TRANSIT VEHICLE BATTERY CONNECTION AND LOCK SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Techniques are disclosed for systems and methods associated with a micromobility transit vehicle battery connection and lock. In accordance with one or more embodiments, a micromobility transit vehicle is provided. The micromobility transit vehicle may include a frame, a battery configured to be received at least partially within the frame, and a battery lock within the frame. The frame may include a downtube having a recess disposed therein. The battery may be configured to be received within the downtube and the recess to establish a continuous surface comprising one or more outer surfaces of the downtube and one or more outer surfaces of the battery. The battery lock may be positioned within the recess and configured to engage the battery to lock the battery in place. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402884 | LOWER BOX BODY, BATTERY PACK AND VEHICLE - A lower box body, a battery pack and a vehicle, where the battery pack includes the lower box body and a battery cell; the lower box body has an accommodating area, and the battery cell is accommodated in the accommodating area; the lower box body is further provided with an exhaust port and an exhaust channel, and the exhaust port is in communication with the exhaust channel; the exhaust port is arranged in the lower box body of corresponding accommodating area; and the lower box body further includes an exhaust assembly, the exhaust assembly is blocked at the exhaust port, and the exhaust assembly is configured to be open when pressure in the accommodating area reaches a set value, so that gas in the accommodating area enters the exhaust channel through the exhaust port. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402885 | MICROMOBILITY TRANSIT VEHICLE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A battery charging cabinet for micromobility transit vehicle batteries may include a cabinet housing, at least one drawer, a plurality of charging docks, and a plurality of battery chargers. The drawer may be configured to extend from and retract into the cabinet housing. The plurality of charging docks may be disposed in the drawer where each of the plurality of charging docks may be configured to interface with a battery for a micromobility transit vehicle. The plurality of battery chargers may be disposed in a corresponding charging dock of the drawer, where the battery charger is able to charge the battery held in the corresponding charging dock. Related systems and methods are additionally disclosed. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402886 | METHOD FOR REPOSITIONING A POWER RECEIVING COIL OF A VEHICLE - The present invention relates to a method for repositioning a power receiving coil ( | 2021-12-30 |
20210402887 | ELECTRICAL PROPULSION SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE - A method of controlling fast charging of at least one battery pack within a high voltage electrical propulsion system includes identifying an operating condition, wherein the operating condition is one of charging mode and propulsion mode, and, when the electrical system is in charging mode, initiating charging of the at least one battery pack, terminating charging of the at least one battery pack and connecting the at least one battery pack to power components of the electrical propulsion system when there is a request to terminate charging of the at least one battery pack, and terminating charging of the at least one battery pack and connecting the at least one battery pack to power components of the electrical propulsion system when there is no request to terminate charging of the at least one battery pack and the charging of the at least one battery pack is complete. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402888 | Modular Charging Systems For Vehicles - Systems and methods for modular charging of vehicles are described. For example, a method may include connecting a vehicle to a charger using a charging plug interface that includes a first pair of conductors connected to alternating current terminals of an on-board alternating current-to-direct current converter of the vehicle and a second pair of conductors connected to terminals of a battery of the vehicle; and charging the battery of the vehicle via direct current flowing through the second pair of conductors concurrent with charging of the battery via alternating current flowing through the first pair of conductors to power the on-board alternating current to direct current converter. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402889 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHARGING A BATTERY USING LOCAL POWER GRID TOPOLOGY INFORMATION - An apparatus ( | 2021-12-30 |
20210402890 | CHARGING DEVICES AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHARGING AREA MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRONIC VEHICLES - A method for charging area management of electric vehicles is provided for managing billing of a charging area of electric vehicles. An existence of an object in the charging area is detected and object data corresponding to the object is then obtained from the object and a status of the charging device is obtained. It is then determined whether an occupancy event has occurred on the object according to the obtained status of the charging device. When it is determined that the occupancy event has occurred on the object, a billing operation corresponding to the object is performed based on the object data. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402891 | AUTOMOBILE SEAT WITH USER PROXIMITY TRACKING - Various implementations include seats and related systems for detecting user proximity and controlling one or more functions based on that proximity detection. In particular cases, the seats include capacitive sensors for detecting user proximity. In some particular aspects, an automobile seat includes: a core section; a cover over at least a portion of the core section, the cover having a set of capacitive sensors across a front of the seat; and a processor for processing signals from the set of capacitive sensors to detect a proximity of a user. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402892 | System and Method for Securing and Monitoring a Child Placed in a Car Seat of a Vehicle - A car seat system for automatically displacing the movable components of the car seat. The car seat including sensors and a computing module to detect the measurements of a child placed in the car seat. The car seat system determines the current position of the movable components and displaces the movable components automatically based on the child's measurements or a desired amount. The car seat system automatically learns child's behaviors when the child is placed in the car seat. The car seat system learns schedules utilized by the child, routes taken by the driver of the car, and other data over a period of time. The behavioral, scheduling, routing, and other data obtained is stored by the car seat system and utilized to enhance the safety and comfortability of the child during a car ride. The car seat system also determines thickness of clothing worn by the child while placed in the car seat and adjusts the shoulder belts to accommodate for the clothing while providing a snug fit of the shoulder belts that fall within safety recommendations. The car seat also auto reclines to a desired angle and also rotates about itself to face the door. The car seat system includes an auto-incident detection mode. In this mode, the system detects an incident, such as an accident, hard braking, or another hazard, and automatically displaces the features in the car seat to make the car seat secure during the crash minimizing the effect of the incident on the child. The car seat also includes pretensioners and motors to release, pull back, and lock the car seat belts. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402893 | Vehicle Seat - Provided is a vehicle seat having a pitching function, which not only has an assist function for bringing a main frame to a seated position or a forward tilted position, but also prevents the increase in the width and the increase in the weight of the seat. The vehicle seat includes: a base frame; a main frame disposed on the base frame and having a back frame and a cushion frame; and a link mechanism that allows the main frame to swing to the seated position and the forward tilted position with respect to the base frame. A third rotating shaft of the link mechanism is provided with a torsion spring that urges the main frame to swing from the forward tilted position to the seated position. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402894 | TOP COVER AND BASE FOR CHILD SAFETY SEAT AND CHILD SAFETY SEAT - This disclosure provides a top cover for a base, a base for a child safety seat and a child safety seat, wherein the top cover comprises a top cover body, an upper surface of the top cover body is provided with a protrusion located at a front end of the top cover body, and the upper surface of the top cover body is further provided with a seat area located on a periphery of the protrusion for a child to sit. In the top cover this disclosure, a protrusion is provided on the upper surface of top cover body of the top cover, a protrusion can block a forward movement of a child sitting in the seat area when an accidental impact occurs, reducing a pressure on the child's abdomen due to the accidental impact, and making the child sitting on the top cover safer. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402895 | SEAT DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - Provided is a vehicle-seat apparatus including: a front link whose upper end portion is connected to a front portion of a seat cushion; a sliding member connected to a lower end portion of the front link; a sliding guidance member installed on a bottom surface of the accommodation space to extend backward and forward and thus to guide linear backward and forward movements of the sliding member; an L-shaped main link whose front end portion is connected to a body of the front link and whose rear upper end portion is connected to a lower end portion of a seat back; a fixation bracket installed on an upper end portion of a rear wall of the accommodation space; and a rear support link whose front upper end portion is connected to a rear portion of the seat cushion, and whose rear lower end portion is connected to the fixation bracket. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402896 | SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER AND MECHANISM - A seat adjustment first lever is adapted to be mounted to a first lateral end of a recline mechanism of a seatback. Rotation of the first lever about a pivot axis disengages the recline mechanism. The first lever includes a first lever input portion extending from the pivot axis for manual rotation of the first lever. A second lever input portion extends from the pivot axis and is sized to receive an input cable for actuation of the first lever from a remote location. A lever output portion extends from the pivot axis and is sized to receive an output cable to connect the first lever to a second lever on a second lateral end of the recline mechanism. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402897 | PASSENGER SEAT WITH COMFORT LAYOUT - A passenger seat ( | 2021-12-30 |
20210402898 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR A VEHICLE - Devices and methods for a vehicle are provided in this disclosure. A device for controlling an active seat of a vehicle may include a processor and a memory. The memory may be configured to store a transfer function. The processor may be configured to predict an acceleration of the active seat of the vehicle based on a first sensor data and the transfer function. The first sensor data may include information indicating an acceleration of a vibration source for the vehicle. The processor may be further configured to generate a control signal to control a movement of the active seat at a first instance of time based on the predicted acceleration. Furthermore, the processor may be configured to adjust the transfer function based on a second sensor data including information indicating a detected acceleration of the active seat at the first instance of time | 2021-12-30 |
20210402899 | AIR DUCT FOR VENTILATION SEAT AND VENTILATION SEAT HAVING SAME FOR VEHICLE - The present invention includes: an upper surface provided with a plurality of air outlets; a lower surface provided with an air inlet, and configured such that corners thereof are attached to corners of the upper surface to form an air passage; and a spacer provided on at least one of the lower surface and the upper surface to extend toward the other surface. According to the present invention, it is possible to uniformly discharge incoming air to a seat of a vehicle and to minimize the discomfort experienced by a vehicle occupant, thereby providing a comfortable ride. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402900 | DEVICE FOR INSTALLING OR REMOVING A SEAT COVER - The present invention generally relates to the field of seat covers and specifically to novel means for storing, installing and removing seat covers from seats. In its simplest form, the device comprises a removable seat cover, a mounting element for installing the seat cover and a retraction system for removing the seat cover. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402901 | VEHICLE SEAT CONNECTING ELEMENT - A connecting element for a vehicle seat includes a body on which a backrest and a seat cushion of the seat are intended to be mounted. The body has a first edge and at least a first through slot extending longitudinally along a first direction from the first edge and defining a first inner end. The connecting element further includes a first bridge extending along at least a portion of the first edge opposite the first slot, with the first bridge having a curved shape. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402902 | Circuit Arrangement for Controlling Seat Comfort Systems, Seat, and Method for Controlling a Seat Comfort System - A circuit arrangement controls a system for a seat comfort function with at least one air cushion, at least one actuator with at least one adjusting element and at least one SMA element being movable between a first position and a second position. The circuit arrangement includes at least one driver unit with at least one driver to activate the actuator with the at least one SMA element; at least one temperature sensor; and a control unit to control the driver unit, the control unit being configured to generate a control signal to control the driver unit. The control signal is determined from a) at least one actual filling level parameter; b) a temperature signal from the temperature sensor; c) a system parameter; and d) at least one of a target filling level parameter and a target filling level change parameter. A related seat and method of controlling same are also disclosed. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402903 | LEG SUPPORT FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - An occupant support may include a seat bottom and a seat back coupled to the seat bottom. In some embodiments, a leg support system is coupled to the seat bottom and configured to support an occupant's leg when in an extended position. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402904 | VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat includes a conjunction mechanism and a locking mechanism. When a seat cushion is placed at a raised position, the conjunction mechanism causes an ottoman to be placed at a stored position closer to the seating surface relative to a standby position. The locking mechanism restricts movement of the ottoman when the seat cushion is placed at a seating position. The locking mechanism includes an anchoring portion, a traction cable, and a wound portion. In response to a change being made in an amount of winding of the traction cable around the wound portion due to the seat cushion being moved, anchoring of the ottoman by the anchoring portion and canceling of the anchoring are caused. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402905 | MOTOR VEHICLE PORTABLE TRAY - A portable tray is provided for use in a motor vehicle. The portable tray includes a base adapted to be supported on a vehicle seat and a pair of spaced apart legs depending therefrom. A front end is positionable toward a front portion of the seat, and a rear end is positionable toward a rear portion of the seat. An upper planar surface of the base provides a level support surface for articles being used by an occupant of the motor vehicle. At least one cavity into which articles can be placed is provided. A recess is provided through the side wall and is in communication with the cavity, and allows for an object to pass therethrough and into the cavity. An opening provided is the base and a strap having a seat anchor attached thereto extends through the opening. The strap has a thickened portion which is positioned on one side of the rear wall to secure the strap to the base. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402906 | VEHICLE FLOOR WATER FLOW MANAGEMENT - A vehicle floor configured to direct water flow comprising a floor portion that extends front-to-back and side-to-side in the vehicle including a surface that faces the vehicle occupant. The floor portion surface includes one or a plurality of raised rib portions and one or a plurality of web regions in-between said raised rib portions, wherein the one or plurality of web regions provides a downwardly sloping floor surface that is configured to direct water to one or a plurality of desired locations. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402907 | APPARATUS FOR DRINK CONTAINER - An apparatus includes a flexible absorbent panel configured to surround, at least in part, a drink container. The drink container is configured to receive a liquid therein. The flexible absorbent panel is also configured to surround, at least in part, the drink container. The flexible absorbent panel is also configured to absorb, at least in part, the liquid once the flexible absorbent panel is positioned, at least in part, proximate to the drink container, and the liquid is inadvertently spilled from the drink container. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402908 | LOADING AND UNLOADING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Methods and systems are provided for loading and unloading an item onto a vehicle. In one embodiment, a system includes: a loading system configured to receive a locker configured to store the item; a shuttle transfer system configured to transfer the locker to a storage position within the vehicle; and a swing arm system that couples to the loading system and the shuttle transfer system, the swing arm system configured to adjust a position of the loading system relative to the vehicle. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402909 | SELF-PROPELLED VEHICLE FOR HANDLING GLASS-SHEET SUPPORTING RACKS - A self-propelled vehicle for handling glass-sheet supporting racks of the type comprising: a front rack-supporting chassis provided with a substantially U-shaped rigid oblong frame having two longitudinal beams that extend horizontally and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, on opposite sides of the vehicle midplane, and that delimit a large central slit or compartment open at the front and dimensioned to accommodate a glass-sheet supporting rack; a rear tractor unit which is firmly connected to the front rack-supporting chassis via mechanical means allowing the rack-supporting chassis to move vertically with respect to the tractor unit; a lifting apparatus Adapted to vary, on command, the height from the ground of the rigid oblong frame of the rack-supporting chassis; and an electronic vehicle-load detecting apparatus which is adapted to detect the geometric and/or structural features of the glass-sheet supporting rack during insertion into the central slit or compartment of the rack-supporting chassis. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402910 | MODULAR SYSTEM FOR A ROOM, FOR A LIVING, WORK OR STORAGE AREA, OR FOR OTHER THREE-DIMENSIONAL SPACES - A modular flooring system comprises a modular floor surface and a plurality of stackable, three-dimensional modular interior design components (MIDCs). The modular floor surface can comprise an array of discrete, raised, low-profile, receiving panels that can be rectangular in shape. MIDCs can be securely and interchangeably placed on any group of one or more adjacent unoccupied receiving panel and they can also be stackable, such that various different floor layouts can be created. Each of the MIDCs may comprise a lower surface recess that fits over a group of one or more adjacent raised receiving panels. A first MIDC may have an raised lip on a top surface such that the lower surface recess of a second MIDC fits over, separately and interchangeably, one (or more) of the raised receiving panels and the raised lip on the top surface of the first MIDC. The MIDCs can comprise a storage cube MIDC (square or rectangular cube) as well as specialized MIDCs, such as a commode MIDC, a sink MIDC, a cooler MIDC, and a tile MIDC, etc. In such a manner, a user of the modular flooring system could locate the MIDCs on the floor surface and/or stack them to configure a preferred layout. Moreover, the MIDCs could be rearranged later to design a new layout. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402911 | INTEGRATED TAILGATE CARGO SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE - Various disclosed embodiments include systems for securing cargo to a dropdown tailgate of an automotive vehicle, systems for securing a bicycle to a dropdown tailgate of an automotive vehicle, and systems for securing cargo to a tailgate of an automotive vehicle. In an illustrative embodiment, a system for securing cargo to a dropdown tailgate of an automotive vehicle includes: a dropdown tailgate including a first elongated groove running along an inner panel of the dropdown tailgate; a first securing member, the first securing member including a first elongated arm; the first securing member being configured to be inserted into the first elongated groove, the received portion of the first securing member being slidingly moveable to a selectable position in the first elongated groove; and a first attachment mechanism, the first attachment mechanism being configured to secure the securing member to the first elongated groove. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402912 | Strap End Manager - A strap end manager holds a loose cargo strap end against a tight portion of the strap. The manager fits over an end of a loose strap, and the loose strap is wound around the manager. Top and bottom, right and left wings, fold around the strap and around the tight portion, and secure the wound loose end. The wings may include hook and loop material to retain the wings around the wound loose end. The strap end manager may further be used to facilitate storing cargo straps in the same manner as for holding loose cargo strap ends. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402913 | VEHICLE LAMP UNIT - Provided is a vehicle lamp unit that enables a user to perceive a detection range of a sensor. A vehicle lamp unit | 2021-12-30 |
20210402914 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE LIGHTING SYSTEM AND SYSTEM THEREOF - A control system of an off-road work vehicle for performing a work function includes a controller for controlling the work vehicle, a light control module for controlling a lighting system of the work vehicle, and a sensing device disposed in communication with the controller. The lighting system includes a array field light that is operably controllable to project a light emission. The sensing device signals a location to be illuminated by the array field light to the controller, and the light control module operably controls an output of the array field light to direct substantially its entire light emission at the location. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402915 | VEHICLE LAMP SYSTEM - A vehicle lamp system ( | 2021-12-30 |
20210402916 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE LIGHTING SYSTEM AND SYSTEM THEREOF - An agricultural work vehicle for operating in a field includes a chassis, a cab mounted to the chassis, a controller for controlling operation of the work vehicle, and a lighting system including a array field light. The controller is in communication with a field map input, and the array field light projects a light emission to illuminate a zone. A light control module is disposed in electrical communication with the controller and operably controls the array field light. Upon identifying an object in the field based on the field map input, the controller determines if the object is in the zone. If the object is in the zone, the light control module controllably adjusts an output from the array field light based on a location of the object in the zone. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402917 | METHOD OF DISPLAYING WORK VEHICLE INFORMATION IN A FIELD AND SYSTEM THEREOF - An agricultural work vehicle for operating in a field includes a chassis, a cab mounted to the chassis for an operator to control the work vehicle, a controller for controlling operation of the work vehicle, a lighting system of the work vehicle comprising at least one array field light, and a light control module disposed in electrical communication with the controller. The light control module operably controls the at least one array field light. The controller transmits a signal to the light control module indicative of information about the work vehicle. The at least one array field light projects the information onto the field at a location visible to the operator while operating the work vehicle. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402918 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE LIGHTING SYSTEM AND SYSTEM THEREOF - An agricultural work vehicle for operating in a field includes a chassis, a cab mounted to the chassis, a controller for controlling operation of the work vehicle, and a lighting system including a array field light. The array field light projects a light emission to illuminate a defined zone. A light control module is disposed in electrical communication with the controller and operably controls the at least one array field light. A sensing device senses an area surrounding the work vehicle. The sensing device transmits a signal indicative of a detected object to the controller, which in turn determines if the detected object is in the defined zone. If the detected object is in the defined zone, the light control module controllably adjusts an output from the array field light so that only a portion of the defined zone in which the object is not located is illuminated. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402919 | METHOD OF DETECTING AND COMMUNICATING WORK VEHICLE MOVEMENT OR PATH AND SYSTEM THEREOF - An agricultural work vehicle for operating in a field includes a chassis, a cab mounted to the chassis for an operator to control the work vehicle, a controller for controlling operation of the work vehicle, a lighting system of the work vehicle comprising at least one array field light, and a light control module disposed in electrical communication with the controller. The light control module operably controls the at least one array field light. The controller transmits a signal to the light control module indicative of an intended path of travel of the work vehicle. The at least one array field light projects a light emission corresponding to the intended path of travel onto the field at a location visible to the operator while operating the work vehicle. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402920 | ACOUSTIC VEHICLE ALERTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The invention discloses a method and system for providing an acoustic sound design for an electrified vehicle Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS). The method minimizes annoyance from sound leaking into a vehicle compartment. Road and other functional vehicle made sounds (tread noise, fans, wind noise etc.) are used to create an alert sound that mimics these existing vehicle sounds and can be potentially masked, interiorly, by those same sounds. The sounds are recorded and thereafter shaped, amplified and broadcast by speaker(s) placed outside the interior cabin, i.e., one in an engine compartment and another at a rear of the vehicle, so that vulnerable road users can hear the approaching hybrid/electric vehicle. The sound meets jurisdictional requirements in accord with specified frequencies and sound levels. The result is an alert sound perceived as non-irritating and pleasant outside the vehicle, and unobtrusive and background inside the vehicle. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402921 | DEVICE-BASED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING SCREEN STATE AND DEVICE MOVEMENT - A method for determining usage of a mobile device in a vehicle by a user includes receiving a first value indicating an “off” state of a screen at a first time, operating at least one sensor of the mobile device to obtain first movement measurements, and classifying the first movements as usage movements. The method also includes generating an indication of mobile device usage, receiving a second value indicating an “on” state of the screen at a second time, operating the at least one sensor to obtain second movement measurements, and classifying the second movements as usage movements or non-usage movements. The method further includes maintaining the indication of mobile device usage in response to the second movements being classified as usage movements or changing the indication of mobile device usage to an indication of mobile device non-usage in response to the second movements being classified as non-usage movements. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402922 | UNATTENTED OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM (UOPS) SAFETY SYSTEM - Aspects of the disclosure relate to apparatus and methods for unattended occupant protection system (UOPS) safety systems for passenger vehicles. The UOPS safety system may include a UOPS module. The module may be integrated with a vehicle data bus of the passenger vehicle. The module may be in communication with a plurality of UOPS sensors. The module may launch an equalization mode in response to determining, via the UOPS sensors, the presence of an unattended occupant in the passenger vehicle with a high or rising ambient temperature. The equalization mode may stabilize the ambient temperature of the passenger vehicle. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402923 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DRIVER DISTRACTION WARNING - The present invention relates to an apparatus and method of providing a warning about driver distraction. The apparatus for providing the warning about driver distraction according to the present invention includes an input unit configured to receive visual field-related information, driving environment information, and driving-related information, a memory configured to store a warning providing program for a driver's distraction situation using the visual field-related information, the driving environment information, and the driving-related information, and a processor configured to execute the warning providing program. The processor changes warning determination parameters for driver distraction and provides a warning alarm about the driver distraction. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402924 | Camera Based Auto Drive Auto Charge - A vehicle control system for moving a vehicle to a target location is disclosed. According to examples of the disclosure, a camera captures one or more images of a known object corresponding to the target location. An on-board computer having stored thereon information about the known object can process the one or more images to determine vehicle location with respect to the known object. The system can use the vehicle's determined location and a feedback controller to move the vehicle to the target location. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402925 | SIDE CLEARANCE DEVICE, ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE COMPRISING SUCH SIDE CLEARANCE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANOEUVRING SUCH VEHICLE | 2021-12-30 |
20210402926 | ASSEMBLY, METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING SUCH AN ASSEMBLY, AND EXTERNAL REAR VIEW DEVICE AND VEHICLE WITH SUCH AN ASSEMBLY - An assembly includes a head assembly for an external rear view device to be attached to a motor vehicle, a lower casing element, an upper casing element, an articulation assembly, a bezel assembly for carrying at least one rear view element, and a hinge connection between the bezel assembly and a first sub assembly provided by at least the lower casing, the articulation assembly and attachment means with the articulation assembly being mounted on the attachment means or the attachment means being mounted on the articulation assembly. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402927 | VEHICLE PERIPHERY MONITORING DEVICE, VEHICLE PERIPHERY MONITORING METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM - A vehicle periphery monitoring device includes a plurality of sensors including a rear camera, a rear right-side camera, and a rear left-side camera, a display unit that is provided inside a vehicle cabin, memory, and a processor that is coupled to the memory. The processor is configured so as to acquire a rear image that includes a first image of a vehicle rear side acquired by the rear camera, a second image of a vehicle rear right-side acquired by the rear right-side camera, and a third image of a vehicle rear left-side acquired by the rear left-side camera, acquire from the plurality of sensors relative positions of a target that is present in areas including the vehicle rear side, the vehicle rear right-side, and the vehicle rear left-side relative to a host vehicle, determine whether or not the acquired relative positions of the target are mutually consistent with each other in the plurality of sensors, display a single composite image that is created by combining the first image, the second image, and the third image at the display unit in a case in which it is determined that the relative positions of the target are mutually consistent with each other, and display the first image, the second image, and the third image individually and adjacently to each other on the display unit in a case in which it is determined that the relative positions of the target are not mutually consistent with each other. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402928 | VEHICLE, RUNNING BOARD ASSEMBLY AND DRIVE ASSEMBLY FOR RUNNING BOARD - A vehicle, a running board assembly, and a drive assembly for a running board are disclosed. The drive assembly includes: a mounting base, a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, and a running board holder. The first connecting portion is rotatably connected with the mounting base and the running board holder. The second connecting portion is rotatably connected with the mounting base and the running board holder. The running board holder includes a third main body and a third hinged portion. The first connecting portion includes a first main body and a plurality of first hinged portions, and the third hinged portion is rotatably connected among the plurality of first hinged portions; and/or the second connecting portion includes a second main body and a plurality of second hinged portions, the third hinged portion being rotatably connected among the plurality of second hinged portions. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402929 | VEHICLE TAILGATE WITH INTEGRATED STEP - A tailgate for a vehicle includes a main panel, a step, and a plurality of links that couple the step to the main panel and support the step for movement relative to the main panel between a stowed position and a deployed position. The main panel defines a cutout open through its rearward side. The main panel is mounted to the vehicle's cargo area and movable between a closed position and an open position. The step includes a cargo side and a rearward side. When the step is in the stowed position, the step is received in the cutout and the step's cargo side is substantially parallel to the main panel's cargo side. When the step is in the deployed position, the step is offset from the main panel and the step's cargo side is substantially parallel to the main panel's cargo side. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402930 | Earth working machine having a climbing device that is variable in length and has a plurality of different climb-ready operating positions - The present invention relates to a self-propelled earth working machine ( | 2021-12-30 |
20210402931 | LOAD CARRIER FOOT - A load carrier bracket for coupling a load carrier foot to a vehicle is disclosed. The load carrier bracket has a vehicle engaging section and a trough-shaped coupling portion. The trough-shaped coupling portion extends from the vehicle engaging section in a longitudinal direction of the load carrier bracket and has a holder engaging section which is configured to be releasably engageable with a holder of the load carrier foot. The trough-shaped coupling portion is continuously convexly formed in its longitudinal direction such that it is configured to apply higher forces on an outer surface of the trough-shaped coupling portion. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402932 | AGRICULTURAL WORK VEHICLE - An agricultural work vehicle, such as a tractor, is disclosed. The agricultural work vehicle includes a cab that has a front window and an openable rear window opposite the front window that can be transitioned from a closed position to an open position, an attachment device for connecting a work unit to the agricultural work vehicle, and a camera system with a control unit that is configured to monitor the connecting process. The camera system includes at least one camera which is positioned on the rear window and directed toward the attachment device when the rear window is open. In this way, the at least one camera may provide images to an operator of the agricultural work vehicle during the connecting process. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402933 | MOTOR VEHICLE INNER TRIM PANEL - The invention concerns a panel with a body in the form of a plate with a front face for receiving a load, and at least one elongate metal profile for flexurally stiffening the body. The elongate metal profile substantially extends from one edge to another opposing edge of the body. the elongate metal profile being formed by a flat steel sheet strip bent along its length along at least one bend line to maximise its moment of inertia along its length, the steel of the sheet having a yield strength higher than 400 MPa, and the strip being bent in the same direction at a right angle along two bend lines. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402934 | PROTECTIVE SHELL FOR PASSENGER VEHICLE DOOR - A protective shell protects an interior door panel of a vehicle having an inner face with a protruding door pull defining a door well for receiving a user's fingers and a door sill leading to a window opening. The protective shell has a deformable sheet of hard plastic with an exposed side and a reverse side, the reverse side being profiled to fit over the inner face of the vehicle door interior panel. An outwardly directed top surface portion rests on the door sill. A protrusion on the exposed side of the deformable sheet encloses the vehicle door pull. A locking well extends downwardly from an upper ledge of the door pull and is responsive to downward pressure on the upper ledge to fit snugly into the door well to hold the protective shell securely in position on the interior door panel. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402935 | License plate covers and related methods - Disclosed is a durable weather resistant license plate frame that is made of silicone. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402936 | AUTOMOBILE INTERIOR SANITIZATION - An automobile, comprising an interior compartment, a sanitization system adapted to sanitize surfaces within the interior compartment, a controller adapted to activate the sanitization system when at least one of a plurality of operating conditions exists and when there are no passengers present within the interior compartment, and to lock all doors to the interior compartment prior to activating the sanitization system, the sanitization system including a plurality of ultraviolet light arrays, each ultraviolet light array comprising a plurality of ultraviolet light fixtures, wherein each of the plurality of ultraviolet light fixtures is an ultraviolet light emitting diode adapted to emit ultraviolet light having a wavelength between approximately 200 nanometers and approximately 280 nanometers, at least one of the plurality of ultraviolet light arrays adapted to articulate when the sanitization system is active to re-direct the ultraviolet light being emitted to targeted areas within the interior compartment. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402937 | WORK VEHICLE SYSTEMS INCLUDING MULTILAYER WIRING PANELS - This disclosure relates to embodiments of work vehicle systems including multilayer wiring panels (MWPs), which provide electrical interconnections to various electronic devices integrated into the work vehicle system. In embodiments, a work vehicle system includes a work vehicle component having a component housing which a first MWP is mounted. The first MWP includes a multilayer panel body having a non-planar cross-sectional shape generally conformal with a topology of a non-planar mounting surface of the component housing, preplaced wires embedded in the multilayer panel body, and panel input/output (I/O) interfaces electrically connected by the preplaced wires. The panel I/O interfaces contain first and second panel I/O interfaces electrically coupled to the controller and to the first integrated electronic device, respectively, such that the controller is placed in signal communication with the first integrated electronic device through the first MWP during operation of the work vehicle system. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402938 | VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A vehicle and a method of controlling the vehicle are provided. The method of controlling the vehicle includes detecting, by an excitation voltage computational measuring device, an excitation voltage applied to an excitation coil of a relay provided to regulate power supply of a battery; calculating, by a logical determination device, a temperature of the relay based on the excitation voltage; and calculating, by the logical determination device, a remaining life of the relay based on the calculated temperature of the relay. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402939 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR MOBILE OBJECT - A power supply system for a mobile object, includes a normal power supply, a normal current path connected to the normal power supply, a redundant power supply, a redundant current path connected to the redundant power supply. The power supply system further includes a first current path connected to a first redundant load, and a second current path disposed in parallel with the first current path and connected to a second redundant load. The power supply system further includes a path switch including a first normal switch and a second normal switch, and a controller controlling the path switch. The normal power supply is connected to a normal load, and is connectable to at least one of the first redundant load and the second redundant load. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402940 | WHEEL DEFLECTOR FOR A SMALL OVERLAP CRASH - A system for managing wheel kinematics during a small overlap collision event includes a deflector apparatus. The deflector is configured to direct a wheel away from an occupant compartment of a vehicle. The deflector includes a first section arranged at an inside wall of a wheel well facing a wheel, near the base of a hinge-pillar. The first section includes a hollow structure configured to absorb energy from the collision event by plastically deforming. The deflector also includes a second section arranged at an angle to the wheel and configured to deflect the wheel laterally outwards from the vehicle away from an occupant compartment during the small overlap collision event. The deflector may be formed of extruded aluminum. The system may include an absorber arranged behind the first section and configured to further absorb energy from the collision event by plastically deforming. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402941 | REAR MODULE - A rear module for a vehicle includes a crossmember that extends along a transverse direction and is connected to the vehicle body and a bumper connected to the crossmember. The bumper includes an aperture. The rear module further includes a reversing camera that protrudes through the bumper, and a first impact element and a second impact element arranged on the bumper to a respective first side and a respective second side of the reversing camera and at a lateral spacing, in the transverse direction, from the reversing camera. The first impact element and the second impact element protrude, in the longitudinal direction, beyond the reversing camera and/or the bumper. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402942 | IN-CABIN HAZARD PREVENTION AND SAFETY CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS MACHINE APPLICATIONS - In various examples, systems and methods are disclosed that accurately identify driver and passenger in-cabin activities that may indicate a biomechanical distraction that prevents a driver from being fully engaged in driving a vehicle. In particular, image data representative of an image of an occupant of a vehicle may be applied to one or more deep neural networks (DNNs). Using the DNNs, data indicative of key point locations corresponding to the occupant may be computed, a shape and/or a volume corresponding to the occupant may be reconstructed, a position and size of the occupant may be estimated, hand gesture activities may be classified, and/or body postures or poses may be classified. These determinations may be used to determine operations or settings for the vehicle to increase not only the safety of the occupants, but also of surrounding motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402943 | WORK VEHICLE - A work vehicle includes a fender covering a rear wheel, a seat base to which the fender is fixed and on which a seat is installed, a step above or below the seat base and to which the seat base is fixed, and a first vibration insulating portion having a vibration insulating property and interposed between the step and the seat base. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402944 | COVER PANEL FOR A CABIN OF A VEHICLE AND PROVIDED WITH A WEAKENING FOR THE OPENING OF AN UNDERLYING AIRBAG - A cover panel for a cabin of a vehicle and provided with a weakening for the opening of an underlying airbag. The weakening consists of a sequence of not-through incisions which are separated from each other, are arranged along a weakening line, are obtained from an internal surface of the cover panel, and terminate at a non-zero distance from an external surface of the cover panel. In some sections of the weakening line there are first incisions each having a first width while in other sections of the weakening line there are second incisions each having a second width greater than the first width. The weakening line has a plurality of portions that connect to one another in at least one connection area, wherein the corresponding portions of the weakening line consist of the second incisions only while, next to the connection area, the corresponding portions of the weakening line consist of the first incisions only. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402945 | AIRBAG CUSHION FOR VEHICLE - An airbag cushion for a vehicle may include: a front panel disposed in a direction facing a passenger when the airbag cushion is inflated, and having a front sewed part formed along the edge thereof; and a rear panel coupled to the front panel so as to form a chamber therebetween, having a gas introduction hole to introduce gas into the chamber, and having a rear sewed part formed along the edge thereof, the rear sewed part being coupled to the front sewed part, wherein the rear sewed part has a curvature part formed in a curved shape at the portion coupled to the front sewed part. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402946 | SIDE AIR BAG APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A side air bag apparatus for a vehicle. The side air bag apparatus includes: a first cushion configured to cover and protect an upper body area of a passenger who has adopted a relax mode while tilting rearward a seatback; a second cushion configured to cover and protect a head area; and a valve member configured to open and close a vent hole connecting the first cushion to the second cushion. Accordingly, both the upper body area and the head area of the passenger in the relax mode are efficiently and sufficiently protected. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402947 | AIRBAG MODULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAID AIRBAG MODULE - The disclosure relates to an airbag module that comprises an inflatable airbag, an inflator for inflating the airbag and a plurality of securing units for attaching the airbag module to a vehicle. The airbag has a C-shaped configuration including two juxtaposed legs in an imaginary cross-sectional plane that is transverse to its longitudinal extension. The disclosed design of the airbag is configured to improve deployment behavior such that in a mounting situation of the airbag | 2021-12-30 |
20210402948 | AIRBAG SUPPORT DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to an airbag, and discloses an airbag support device and a control method thereof. The airbag support device includes an airbag cushion embedded in a side surface of a seatback and configured to be inflated and deployed forward from the seatback; a pop-up tether having one end connected to the seatback, and configured to be deployed in a direction in which the airbag cushion is deployed and to penetrate the airbag cushion; and a pop-up tether module provided on a side surface of a seat cushion, having the other end of the pop-up tether connected to an end of a tether pole, and configured so that the pop-up tether between the seatback and the tether pole is pulled while the airbag cushion is deployed to support the airbag cushion by the pop-up tether in a portion penetrating the airbag cushion. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402949 | SEAT AIRBAG APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A seat airbag apparatus for a vehicle is disclosed. A side cushion is deployed so as to protrude forward from a seatback in order to protect the lateral sides of an occupant, and a front cushion is deployed so as to protrude from the side cushion to the front of the occupant in order to protect the front side of the occupant. The deployment of the side cushion and the front cushion is limited by an upper dual-surface tether structure, formed by an upper-side surface tether and an upper-front surface tether, and a lower dual-surface tether structure, formed by a lower-side surface tether and a lower-front surface tether, thereby increasing force with which movement of the occupant is restricted, thus further enhancing an occupant protection effect. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402950 | GAS GENERATOR, AIRBAG MODULE, VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A GAS GENERATOR - The disclosure relates to a gas generator fora vehicle safety system. The gas generator has a longitudinal axis, an outer housing in the form of a compressed-gas container. In an inoperative state of the gas generator, the housing is filled with compressed gas. The housing is closed at one housing end with a closure element by a welded joint, which extends along the longitudinal axis from the welded joint into the housing. The housing has at least one bead for mechanically relieving the welded joint of load. A bead base of the bead is provided in a region of an axial longitudinal extent of the closure element. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402951 | DEFORMABLE BRACING ROD FOR HOLDING A LOWER CROSSMEMBER OF A WINDSHIELD OPENING OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A deformable bracing rod is disclosed for holding a lower crossmember of a windshield opening of a motor vehicle. The deformable bracing rod ( | 2021-12-30 |
20210402952 | AIRBAG DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD OF AIRBAG DEVICE, AND CONTROL SYSTEM OF AIRBAG DEVICE - An airbag device includes a first chamber filled with a gas supplied from a first gas supply part and inflated and deployed in a traveling direction of a vehicle body, a second chamber that is disposed behind the first chamber and able to bring in communication with an inside of the first chamber through a communication section, and a third chamber disposed to cover the communication section and configured to adjust an opening degree of the communication section by being filled with a gas supplied from a second gas supply part and being inflated and deployed. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402953 | DRIVE ASSEMBLY FOR DRIVING A VEHICLE FLAP - A drive assembly, in particular for driving a flap ( | 2021-12-30 |
20210402954 | Authentication Between Battery Management System (BMS) and Battery Host Platform - Embodiments include methods for a battery management system (BMS) for a battery pack configured to operate with a host platform (e.g., vehicle, charging station, diagnostic station, etc.). Such methods include authenticating the host platform based on communication between a first short-range wireless transceiver (SRWT) in the BMS and a compatible second SRWT in the host platform. Such methods include, based on the result of the authentication, regulating the following between the host platform and the battery pack: flow of energy, and communication of control and status information via the first SRWT. Other embodiments include BMS having a first SWRT and a controller configured to perform operations corresponding to the exemplary methods. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402955 | ADAPTIVE BLE AND UWB BASED CONNECTION RATE CONTROL FOR MOBILE ACCESS DEVICES OF VEHICULAR PASSIVE ACCESS SYSTEMS - A mobile access device includes a transceiver and a control module. The transceiver transmits and receives ultra-wideband signals including a first challenge signal. The control module: transmits via the transceiver the first challenge signal to a vehicle, where the first challenge signal is associated with a passive entry or a passive start operation of the vehicle, based on the first challenge signal, receive a response signal from the vehicle, determine a distance between the mobile access device and the vehicle based on the response signal, determine a wait period based on the distance, wait a minimum period, where the minimum period is a minimum of (i) the wait period and (ii) an advertisement period or a predetermined ranging period, and subsequent to waiting the minimum period, transmit a second challenge signal to the vehicle to update the distance between the mobile access device and the vehicle. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402956 | SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING UNAUTHORIZED ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNICATION, AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING UNAUTHORIZED ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNICATION - An unauthorized communication establishment prevention system includes a measurement unit arranged in at least one of a terminal and a communication peer. The measurement unit implements an unauthorized communication detection function and obtains a measurement value corresponding to a distance between the terminal and the communication peer. The system further includes a process execution unit that controls initiation, based on a determination result of whether the measurement value is appropriate, of an authentication performed through wireless communication established between the terminal and the communication peer even when the terminal is not operated. The system further includes a monitoring unit that monitors a battery level of the terminal and a suspension unit that suspends the unauthorized communication detection function when the battery level of the terminal is less than a specified amount that is not a battery depletion level. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402957 | EXTERIOR CAMERA LENS CLEANING SYSTEM AND CLEANING METHOD THEREOF - An exterior camera lens cleaning system for a vehicle may include: a base unit fixed to the vehicle; a housing unit configured to be rotatable with respect to the base unit; a camera unit including a camera module, the camera unit at least partially inserted into the housing unit and configured to move in a longitudinal direction of the housing unit; a wiper disposed on an inside surface of the housing unit so as to face the camera module; and a control unit configured to receive video data through the camera module, to control a rotation operation of the housing unit based on a state of the vehicle, and to control an extension operation of the camera unit. The camera unit may be interlocked with the housing unit, and when the housing unit is rotated by the control unit, the camera unit may be configured to move horizontally in the longitudinal direction of the housing unit. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402958 | VEHICLE WASHING DEVICE, VEHICLE WASHING METHOD AND RECORDING MEDIUM - An imaging device images rearward of a vehicle through a windshield from inside a cabin of the vehicle, and a vehicle washing device includes a wiping device and a controller. The wiping device is capable of reciprocatingly wiping a predetermined range of the windshield. The predetermined range of the windshield includes an imaging range for the imaging device. The controller switches operation of the wiping device to one of a first mode or a second mode in accordance with an input. In the first mode, the wiping device wipes the predetermined range of the windshield. In the second mode, the wiping device wipes the imaging range of the windshield preferentially compared to the first mode. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402959 | DUAL ACTION WIPER SYSTEM - A wiper system for a vehicle is provided. The wiper system includes a driving assembly. The wiper system further includes a supplementary wiper having a first end that is coupled to a first pivot point of the driving assembly. When the wiper system is activated, the driving assembly is configured to swing the supplementary wiper about the first pivot point from a resting position to an extended position. The supplementary wiper is configured to be statically disposed at the extended position to prevent water from passing over one of two A-pillars of the vehicle to a side window of the vehicle. When the wiper system is deactivated, the driving assembly is configured to stow the supplementary wiper back from the extended position to the resting position. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402960 | SENSOR SYSTEM - A LiDAR sensor unit is configured to detect information of an outside area of a vehicle with sensing light. A cover covers the LiDAR sensor unit so as to allow passage of the sensing light while forming a part of an outer surface of the vehicle. A strain gage is disposed on the cover and configured to output a strain signal corresponding to strain generated in the cover. A processor is configured to detect a foreign substance adhered to the cover based on the strain signal. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402961 | AUTOMATED FLUID DISPENSING SYSTEMS FOR CLEANING VISION-BASED SURFACES - An automated fluid dispensing system, apparatus and method may be configured to automatically clean one or more vision-based surfaces. The system may include a hardware controller, a plurality of sensors, manifold ports, a plurality of pressure supply lines, first, second, and third fluid sources, a compressed air source, first, second, and third valves, a nozzle array, or a combination thereof. The controller may be in communication with a plurality of sensors and be configured to receive and adapt to one or more environmental and vision conditions of the one or more vision-based surfaces. The system may include an automatic response system to provide adaptive operations in response to the information herein such as internal and external parameters and operate under one or multiple pulse-width modulation (PWM) dispensing sequences in response to a determined condition (e.g., contamination state or level) associated with one or more vision-based surfaces. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402962 | AUTONOMOUS DRIVING CAMERA CLEANING SYSTEM - A camera cleaning system for an autonomous vehicle may include a platform that can accommodate multiple cameras, wiper systems, as well as a fluid delivery system. The wiper system may include a wiper, rail, and a hydraulic motion component for each camera. The platform surface that contacts the wiper system's wipers and cleaning fluid may be angled and may include a window or lens for each camera. The autonomous vehicle may include a controller that may decide when a camera cleaning protocol should be executed. Alternatively, or additionally, a camera cleaning protocol may be executed periodically, as indicated by a controller. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402963 | Battery Swapping System - Disclosed is a battery swapping system, comprising a battery swapping device, a signal transmission unit, a position sensor, and a detection section. The battery swapping device comprises a master control unit and a battery pack disassembly and assembly unit. The battery pack disassembly and assembly unit is used for clamping the battery pack, the master control unit is used for controlling the battery pack disassembly and assembly unit to move along a preset path. The position sensor is used for generating a stopping instruction upon sensing of the detection section, sending the stopping instruction to the master control unit which is used for stopping moving the battery pack disassembly and assembly unit according to the stopping instruction. According to the present invention, whether a battery pack is mounted in place can be accurately detected, the accuracy and safety of battery pack swapping is ensured and the costs are low. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402964 | PARKING BRAKE DEVICE - A parking brake device includes a toggle mechanism including a base member, a connecting member, a brake lever, a junction member that connects an intermediate position of the brake lever with the connecting member. The junction member includes two junction parts that are connected to each other and are rotatable relative to each other. During a process of an operation of the braking lever from a non-operating state of the parking brake device to an operating state of the parking brake device, the two junction parts integrally rotate when an operation angle of the brake lever is equal to or less than a predetermined angle, and one of the two junction parts connected to the intermediate position of the brake lever is rotatable about a connecting portion where the two junction parts are connected. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402965 | TRACKING HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SUPPORT EVENTS IN A VEHICLE - Notifying a driver of a number of hydraulic pressure support events. In one example, a system includes a parking brake assembly; a human-machine interface; and a parking brake electronic processor configured to generate a command to apply one or more braking components of the parking brake assembly to at least one wheel of the vehicle and generate a request for additional hydraulic pressure support. The system also includes a host electronic processor configured to receive the request for additional hydraulic pressure support; generate a command to build extra hydraulic pressure; and provide the command to the pump motor. The host electronic processor is also configured to increment a counter indicating a number of hydraulic pressure support events performed; compare the counter to a threshold value; and provide an alert to the driver via the human-machine interface when the counter exceeds the threshold value. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402966 | SYSTEM FOR FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE OF VEHICLE PASSING LOW SPEED LIMIT AREA AND METHOD THEREOF - A system for vehicle forward collision avoidance through a low speed limit area includes a position providing device, a sensor, and a vehicle controller. The position providing device is configured to provide information on a position of a host vehicle. The sensor is configured to detect whether an object is present in vicinity of the host vehicle. The vehicle controller is configured to: set a dangerous area based on a dangerous rank by detecting through the sensor, in a driving caution area, a motionless vehicle or a pedestrian; correct sensitivity of the sensor to be higher than an original sensitivity, after setting the dangerous area; and correct forward collision avoidance performance of the host vehicle to be increased from an original performance, when the position of the host vehicle is detected in the driving caution area through the position providing device. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402967 | ABS PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY - An ABS pressure control valve assembly for controlling the fluid pressure in a pressure-medium-operated brake system of a vehicle having brake slip control, by which the brake pressure in pressure-medium-operated brake actuators is adaptively adjusted for a locking tendency of individual wheels of the vehicle. Two membranes of two membrane valves are clamped between two housing parts and an intermediate plate. Also described are a pressure-medium-operated brake system of a vehicle with brake-slip control, including at least one such ABS pressure control valve assembly, and to a method for producing such an ABS pressure control valve assembly. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402968 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING A BRAKE SYSTEM, BRAKE SYSTEM, AND VEHICLE - A method for operating a brake system of a vehicle, in particular, of a motor vehicle. The brake system includes at least one electric actuator, in particular, a brake booster, which may be driven to generate a braking force, the actuator being controllable by an autonomous driving system, and as a function of manipulation of a brake pedal of the vehicle; and an emergency braking action being initiated, when the actuator is driven both by the autonomous driving system and by manipulation of a brake pedal. The control by the autonomous driving system is superimposed with a varying validation signal, a differential travel between an actuator element of the actuator and the brake pedal is monitored, and the driving of the actuator via manipulation of the brake pedal during the control by the autonomous driving system is detected, if the differential travel varies. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402969 | ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEM - Disclosed herein an electronic brake system includes a first block comprising a master cylinder having a first master piston connected to a brake pedal and a first master chamber whose volume is changed by a displacement of the first master piston; a second block comprising a pedal simulator, a hydraulic pressure supply device that generates a hydraulic pressure by operating a hydraulic piston according to an electrical signal, and a hydraulic control unit comprising a first hydraulic circuit that controls a hydraulic pressure transferred to two wheel cylinders and a second hydraulic circuit that controls a hydraulic pressure transferred to the other two wheel cylinders, the second block disposed to be spaced apart from the first block; a plurality of electronic control units (ECUs) that controls various devices and valves based on hydraulic pressure information and displacement information of the brake pedal; and a connection line having one end connected to the first block and the other end connected to the second block; wherein the connection line has one end connected to the first master chamber and the other end thereof connected to the pedal simulator side. | 2021-12-30 |