Abstract: Vehicle communication systems and methods for identifying and classifying objects as relevant to an occupant of a vehicle. A method includes capturing first object data at a first vehicle, classifying the first object data as relevant or non-relevant based on a first user profile associated with the first vehicle, and transmitting a transmission package including the first object data to a server in response to classifying the first object data as relevant.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing a strap to a frame having a first and second opening is disclosed which includes an elongated body having a top, a flexible and a middle portion along an elongated direction in a top-to-bottom order, the middle portion to be used for holding a loop formed by the strap, a first latching member protruding from the elongated body above the middle portion and below the flexible portion in a first direction for removably latching into the first opening, and a second latching member protruding from the elongated body below the middle portion in the first direction for removably latching into the second opening.

Abstract: A method for joining unidirectional tapes is provided. The method includes placing a plurality of unidirectional tapes by abutting without overlapping an end of one of the unidirectional tapes with an end of other one of the unidirectional tapes at a butt joint. The unidirectional tapes includes a resin material and a plurality of fibers running in a running direction. The method further includes placing a prepreg including a resin material and a plurality of short fibers over the butt joint to cover an area surrounding the butt joint such that the short fibers run in the running direction. The method further includes fusing the prepreg by applying heat such that the short fibers are fused into a matrix of the unidirectional tapes at the butt joint.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to devices and systems for rapidly producing high resolution images of magnetic fields in a sample. The devices and systems employ diamond chips with color centers that fluoresce in the presence of magnetic fields. The high resolution is due to the use of one of three excitation methods. The first method employs modulation of an acoustic surface wave, which increases/decreases the sensitivity of the color centers to magnetic fields. The second and third methods employ arrays of magnetic field coils and electrode pairs, respectively, which again increase/decrease the sensitivity of the color centers to magnetic fields. The color centers are preferably nitrogen vacancies in the diamond chips.

Abstract: Provided are a system for monitoring a hydroxyl radical scavenging index in water using a real-time multi-fluorescence analyzer and a parallel factor analysis apparatus and a method therefor, wherein the system monitors the hydroxyl radical scavenging index in water using the real-time multi-fluorescence analyzer and the parallel factor analysis apparatus, whereby it is possible to monitor the characteristics of an organic material in target water through a continuous flow analysis method without using an existing indicator material, rhodamine B.

Abstract: An aiming device is provided including an illumination device and an optical element wherein the illumination device projects a primary dot and at least one secondary alignment dot distal from the primary dot to aid a user in obtaining a view of the primary dot when the aiming device is in an aligned mode, the primary dot is visible within a field of view of the user, but the secondary alignment dot is not visible. When the aiming device is in a misaligned mode, the secondary alignment dot is visible to the user, but the primary dot is not. The secondary alignment dot provides instruction to the user to realign the aiming device relative to the field of view of the user so that the aiming device transitions to the aligned mode. A related method of operation is provided.

Abstract: A regenerative braking control system for a vehicle can include one or more user interface elements located in a cabin of the vehicle. The one or more user interface elements can correspond to a plurality of regenerative braking settings. Each of the plurality of regenerative braking settings can correspond to a different amount of regenerative braking torque to apply to one or more wheels of the vehicle. The regenerative braking control system can include a processor operatively connected to the user interface elements. The processor can be configured to detect a condition, the condition can be the usage of the plurality of regenerative braking settings by an operator of the vehicle. Responsive to detecting the condition, the processor can be configured to cause the amount of regenerative braking torque for one or more of the plurality of regenerative braking settings to be adjusted based on the condition.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and a method for controllable forging of a forming flow line of a complex-shaped component. The device includes a frame, a shaping unit, a cushioning unit, and a cleaning unit, and the frame is used to mount and fix the shaping unit, the cushioning unit, and the cleaning unit; the shaping unit is used to improve a shaping capacity of processed parts; the cushioning unit is used to reduce a vibration in a metal shaping process to avoid an impact on the shaping of the metal; the cleaning unit is used to clean up a surface of a mold after shaping; when the metal is put into the mold, the metal is extruded and shaped through the shaping unit, and at the same time, the cushioning unit is used to offset the vibration generated by the shaping unit during the shaping process.

Abstract: Provided is an intake bypass recirculation structure capable of silencing, including: an intake bypass recirculation structure body and a structure-conducted silencing device. An intake bypass recirculation cavity is provided on the intake bypass recirculation structure body. An inlet of the intake bypass recirculation structure and an outlet of the intake bypass recirculation structure that are provided on the intake bypass recirculation structure body are each connected to the intake bypass recirculation cavity. The structure-conducted silencing device is disposed inside the intake bypass recirculation cavity. In this application, during working, noise generated by a compressor is transmitted into the intake bypass recirculation cavity via an inlet of the intake bypass recirculation structure, and transmitted outside via the outlet of the intake bypass recirculation structure.

Abstract: The present invention includes a link mechanism including a movable member, a first coupling shaft, a first coupling member, a second coupling shaft, a second coupling member, and a third coupling shaft. When the movable member moves to a predetermined engagement position, a straight line connecting the first coupling shaft and the second coupling shaft to each other in a plane orthogonal the first coupling shaft and the second coupling shaft and a straight line connecting the second coupling shaft and the third coupling shaft to each other in a plane orthogonal the second coupling shaft and the third coupling shaft are orthogonal to each other.

Abstract: A method for controlling the growth of a hydraulic fracture using a stress shadow generated during a hydraulic fracturing operation includes selecting a stage pair including a first stage and a second stage for which hydraulic fractures are to be generated via a hydraulic fracturing operation. The method also includes hydraulic fracturing the first stage to generate a corresponding first hydraulic fracture and controlling a magnitude of a stress shadow originating from the first hydraulic fracture by varying at least one parameter of the hydraulic fracturing operation, where the stress shadow is controlled so as to provide a second hydraulic fracture of a target fracture shape for the second stage. The method further includes hydraulic fracturing the second stage to generate the second hydraulic fracture with the target fracture shape.

Abstract: A device component has a magnetorheological brake device with a static holder and with two brake components. A first brake component is rotationally fixedly to the holder and extends in an axial direction. A second brake component has a hollow, rotary part which is rotatable about the first brake component. An encircling gap between the first and second brake components is filled with a magnetorheological medium. The first brake component has a core of magnetically conductive material which extends in the axial direction. An electrical coil is wound axially around the core and spans a coil plane. A magnetic field of the coil extends transversely through the first brake component. A maximum outer diameter of the electrical coil in a radial direction within the coil plane is greater than a minimum outer diameter of the core in a radial direction transversely to the coil plane.

Abstract: A bipolar plate for a fuel cell, a fuel cell, and a method of designing a bipolar plate for a fuel cell having a hybrid flow field structure that includes a plurality of parallel feed flow channels fluidically connected to an inlet bipolar plate region, a plurality of parallel exit flow channels fluidically connected to an outlet bipolar plate region, and an interwoven pattern formed by a plurality of simplified periodic array flow field structure generated based on flow patterns generated by homogenized anisotropic porous media optimization. The flow field structure enhances fuel cell performance by facilitating lower pressure drop via minimized fluid flow resistance, and removal of accumulated water in the oxygen channel and the gas diffusion layer (GDL) under the ribs of the bipolar plate.

Abstract: A valve for adjusting a fluid flow. The valve includes a valve body, a flow having an inlet and an outlet located downstream of the inlet, a flow adjustment arrangement for adjusting the flow of liquid from the inlet to the outlet, wherein liquid upstream of the flow adjustment arrangement but downstream of the inlet has an upstream pressure, and liquid downstream of said flow adjustment arrangement but upstream of the outlet has a downstream pressure, a stationary differential pressure sensor configured to measure a pressure difference between the upstream pressure and the downstream pressure, and a pair of pressure ports for enabling temporary connection of a non-stationary differential pressure sensor for measuring the pressure difference between the upstream pressure and the downstream pressure. Also a method for use with such a valve.

Abstract: Methods and systems for laser cutting of components are disclosed herein. Examples are specifically suited for laser cutting relatively large components of e.g. a vehicle framework such as a unitary side panel of a vehicle door. Multiple robots may perform laser cutting operations substantially simultaneously.

Abstract: A heat pump system includes a regenerative thermal machine (1*, 1**, 1***) in fluid communication with one or more heat reservoirs (21; 31), wherein the regenerative thermal machine (1, 1**, 1***) comprises working fluid compression (12) and expansion (11) spaces; and an electrical machine (130) that is electrically connectable via interconnector (3) to an electricity distribution grid (2); characterised in that the regenerative thermal machine (1*, 1**, 1***) further comprises a phase change means (160) operable to change the phase relationship between the said working fluid compression (12) and expansion spaces (11) of the regenerative thermal machine (1*, 1**, 1***).

Abstract: A vehicle door lubricant application system includes a pump connected to a fluid line that is connected to a fluid reservoir. The pump is configured to provide a preselected amount of a lubricant to a spray nozzle assembly. The spray nozzle assembly is configured to dispense the lubricant. A sensing device is configured to detect presence of a vehicle door. The sensing device is configured to provide a signal in response to the presence of the vehicle door that is used to activate the pump.

Abstract: Solid-state lithium ion electrolytes of lithium metal nitride based compounds are provided which contain an anionic framework capable of conducting lithium ions. Materials of specific formulae are provided and methods to alter the materials with inclusion of aliovalent ions shown. Lithium batteries containing the composite lithium ion electrolytes are provided. Electrodes containing the lithium metal nitride based composites are also provided.

Abstract: A profile rail for a door guide of a vehicle, comprises a first profile rail piece with a first end face and with a second end face, and a connecting piece. The connecting piece comprises a first end and a second end. The first end of the connecting piece comprises a first end-face connection region for connecting to the first profile rail piece. The connecting piece is designed as a separate profile rail piece. The connecting piece can be connected via the first end-face connection region to at least one end face of the first profile rail piece by means of a plug-in system. The first end-face connection region is arranged in a first connection plane which has a first angle to a first plane normal to an extension of the connecting piece.