Abstract: A brake system includes a reservoir and first and second motor-driven master cylinders. An electronic control unit is provided for controlling at least one of the first and second master cylinders responsive to at least one brake pressure signal. A secondary power transmission unit is configured for selectively providing pressurized hydraulic fluid at first and second PTU outputs for actuating first and second pairs of wheel brakes in at least one of a normal non-failure braking mode and a backup braking mode. Each of the first and second PTU outputs provides fluid to a corresponding one of the first and second pairs of wheel brakes. The secondary power transmission unit is directly fluidly connected to the reservoir.

Abstract: A brake system for a vehicle include first brake devices respectively provided in two vehicle wheels of a vehicle and configured to perform a braking operation by transmitted liquid pressure, second brake devices respectively provided in the other two vehicle wheels of the vehicle and configured to perform a braking operation by an embedded second electromechanical actuator, a reservoir, a master cylinder including a master chamber, and a master piston provided in the master chamber, a hydraulic actuator configured to generate the liquid pressure by an electrical signal outputted in response to a displacement amount of the brake pedal, a hydraulic circuit configured to control the liquid pressure to be transmitted to the first brake device, and an electronic control unit configured to control the first electromechanical actuator, the hydraulic actuator, and the hydraulic circuit so that the first brake device and the second brake device generate braking forces.

Abstract: A brake system for a motor vehicle, comprises a first assembly, in which a first electrically actuable pressure source and a master brake cylinder can be actuated by means of a brake pedal. A second assembly, in which a second electrically actuable pressure source and electrically actuable inlet valves are arranged for each wheel brake. The second electrically actuable pressure source being hydraulically connected to the inlet valves, wherein the first assembly comprises a single pressure port for transmitting brake pressure for actuating the wheel brakes to the second assembly. The first pressure source and the master brake cylinder are connected to the pressure port via a system pressure line.

Abstract: A vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a transmission that is provided between a power source and drive wheels, and that is configured to switch a gear ratio manually by a user, and a sound generator that is configured to artificially generates a sound when the vehicle is traveling. The sound generator includes at least a processor. The processor is configured to execute at least one of raising a frequency of the sound the higher the gear ratio of the transmission is, and increasing a pressure of the sound the higher the gear ratio of the transmission is.

Abstract: A vehicle control system is for a vehicle. The control system has a first control unit configured to determine a manipulated variable of a vehicle actuator of the vehicle and to output same at an actuator interface, a second control unit, which can be connected to a vehicle network and a private network of the vehicle to receive signals that include two or more geometric characteristics and two or more load characteristics of a current vehicle configuration of the vehicle, and a control system network. The second control unit is configured to define a driving dynamics limit value of the current vehicle configuration using the characteristics and to provide the driving dynamics limit value on the control system network. The first control unit is configured to determine the manipulated variable using the driving dynamics limit value.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for intelligently diffusing units across parking lot resources of a hub based on a dual-stream resource optimization (DSRO). In embodiments, a unit diffusion manager intelligently diffuses or spreads units across the parking spots of a parking lot resource to which the units may be assigned based on unit characteristics to maximize unit throughput within the hub. The unit characteristics of a unit include a unit-train assignment identifying the outbound train to which the unit may be assigned, a train-track assignment of the outbound train identifying the production track to which the outbound train is assigned for loading the units onto the outbound train, an identification of the customer to which the unit belongs, and/or other characteristics that may be relevant to the movement of the unit within the hub.

Abstract: A tank steer gear set assembly for a vehicle having at least one set of first and second axle shafts. The gear set assembly is configured to be operably coupled between a first portion and a second portion of the second axle shaft, and includes a compound planetary gear set having a carrier, a first clutch, and a second clutch. The gear set assembly operates in a tank steer mode by selectively grounding the carrier via the second clutch such that the second portion of the second axle shaft is rotated in a direction opposite the first axle shaft.

Abstract: Proposed are an apparatus and a method for automatic assembly of a brake system, wherein the work of coupling a clevis pin (300) and a snap pin (400) to connect a pedal arm (110) of a brake pedal (100) to a clevis (220) provided on a push rod (210) of a brake (200) is automated, thereby contributing to work efficiency improvement and quality enhancement.

Abstract: A suspension strut system with a spring device and a vibration damper, with a cylinder for receiving damping fluid and a working piston axially movable therein, which is coupled to a piston rod. The working piston divides the cylinder interior into first and second working spaces. Also a valve device for controlling the flow of damping fluid between the first and second working spaces, and an electrically actuated solenoid, which actuates valve means of the valve device for changing a flow passage of the valve device between the first and second working spaces. The suspension strut has a first receptacle having a housing on which the piston rod is supported, and the first receptacle is adapted for arranging the suspension strut on a first body element of a vehicle while the suspension strut has a second receptacle for arranging the suspension strut on a second body element of the vehicle.

Abstract: In an embodiment a drive device includes a motor unit with an electric motor configured to drive an electric bicycle, a hub axle coupled to the electric motor, a gearbox, which is configured to drive the electric bicycle and is rotatable about an axis of rotation, and which is coupled to the electric motor and to the hub axle and is configured to output a torque for driving the electric bicycle, and a motor housing, in which the electric motor and the gearbox are arranged and through which the hub axle extends, the electric motor being shielded by an adjacent wall of the motor housing, which extends into an outer region outside the motor housing so that heat generated by the electric motor during operation of the electric bicycle is dissipated to the outer region by direct heat conduction through the wall.

Abstract: A self-leveling hydraulic motor driven boat lift includes proximal and distal support structures disposed on respective longitudinal sides of a lift platform. A pair of proximal and distal hydraulic motors are operably mounted to the proximal and distal support structures respectively. Each hydraulic motor is operably connected to a respective winder mechanism. A lift cable assembly is operably interconnected between the winder mechanism and a respective side of the lift platform. Each hydraulic motor is reversible and communicably connected to a respective hydraulic pump, which transmits hydraulic fluid between the pump and the connected motor for operating the motor and selectively driving the connected winder mechanism and cable assembly to selectively raise and lower the lift platform. A respective restrictor valve interconnects each hydraulic pump and that pump's corresponding hydraulic motor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for a satellite, the system including a carrier panel and a tensioning device, the tensioning device being switchable from a holding state, in which it holds the carrier panel in a transportation pose, to a release state, in which it permits movement of the carrier panel from the transportation pose into a working pose, wherein the system is configured such that the carrier panel is elastically deformed in the transportation pose and, after switching the tensioning device into the release state, a restoring force based on the elastic deformation of the carrier panel contributes to the movement of the carrier panel from the transportation pose into the working pose. Furthermore, a corresponding carrier plate and a satellite are disclosed.

Abstract: A filling aid device for filling a reservoir. The device includes a cover portion comprising a septum window; a slider beam comprising a septum cover; and a first filling aid tab attached to the slider beam, the first filling aid tab in slidable relation to the cover from a first position to a second position, wherein when the filling aid device is in an unlocked position, the septum cover is located below the septum window, wherein when the first filling aid tab is moved from the first position to the second position, the septum cover is moved from below the septum window, and the filling aid device is in the locked position.

Abstract: Disclosed is an RFID-based automated sorting vehicle for real-time order verification, belonging to the technical field of order picking. The automated sorting vehicle is equipped with a picking processor, an RFID reader, a printer, a headphone and a plurality of cargo box placement locations, and an indicator is provided at each cargo box placement location. The picking processor can pre-store the storage location information of all items in the warehouse center. After importing the order fulfillment information into the picking processor, the picking processor generates picking instructions based on the order. During the order fulfillment process, the picking processor ensures the accuracy of item selection and placement by the picking personnel through the picking instructions and indicators. The picking processor also verifies the correctness of item selection by cross-referencing the item information read by the RFID reader with the content of the issued instructions.

Abstract: Systems for processing material, taping stations to apply tape to one or more rolls of material, and methods of processing material are disclosed. A system for processing material includes a winding station and a taping station. The winding station includes a winder to wrap material around a mandrel to produce one or more rolls of material. The taping station is arranged downstream of the winding station to receive the one or more rolls of material therefrom and apply tape to the one or more rolls of material.

Abstract: A sheet conveying apparatus includes a roller for conveying a sheet along a conveyance path, a first sensor holder including a first sensor element that faces a first surface of the conveyed sheet, the first holder being movable along a direction perpendicular to the path, a second sensor holder including a second sensor element that faces a second surface of the conveyed sheet, the second holder being movable along the direction, an interlocking member connected to the first holder such that the interlocking member and the first holder move together in opposite directions along the direction, and a connecting member bent to partially surround the path and connects the interlocking member and the second holder such that the interlocking member and the second holder move together in opposite directions along the direction.

Abstract: A position roller for meander control includes, in one example, a roller with a rotational axis; a first ball joint supporting a distal end among both ends of the rotational axis for pivotal movement; an XZ driver that drives a proximal end among both ends of the rotational axis into two-dimensional motion in a plane; and a base supporting the first ball joint and the XZ driver.

Abstract: To achieve a stacker crane in which a regeneration resistor is disposed in an appropriate position. The stacker crane (1) includes a carrier section (10), masts (20) provided upright on the carrier section, and a carriage (30) capable of being raised and lowered with respect to the masts, the masts each having at least a first portion (21) and a second portion (22) disposed on the first portion, a control machine being fixed to the first portion, a regeneration resistor being fixed to the second portion.

Abstract: An adsorption system having at least one adsorber retaining a bed of adsorbent material can be configured to provide enhanced purification of fees having relatively low concentrations of hydrogen or helium. Embodiments can utilize an activated carbon layer between at least one upstream layer and at least one downstream layer. The activate carbon layer can include activated carbon can have a pre-selected surface area (SA), bulk density, total open pore volume (TOPV), and/or ratio of TOPV to surface area (TOPV/SA).

Abstract: Provided are a cathode material for sodium-ion batteries, a preparation method therefor, and an application thereof, and the preparation method comprises the following steps: (1) mixing a nickel source, a manganese source, and a magnesium source to obtain a ternary salt solution, adding the ternary salt solution, a precipitating agent, a complexing agent, a boron source solution, and an organic additive to a reaction vessel in parallel flow, and performing a reaction to obtain a B-doped radially-packed hydroxide precursor; and (2) mixing the B-doped radially-packed hydroxide precursor obtained in step (1) with a sodium source, and performing sintering treatment to obtain the cathode material for sodium-ion batteries.