Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting overheating of an electrical heating device comprising a plurality of resistive elements configured to be supplied electrically using a control signal by pulse width modulation according to a setpoint, comprising the following steps: —detecting the setpoint, —detecting the duty cycle (PWM_system; PWM_subsystem), —defining a threshold value for detecting the duty cycle according to the setpoint, or a value of at least one parameter for monitoring an incidence of overheating, —comparing the detected duty cycle value with the detection threshold value, and —detecting an incidence of overheating when the detected duty cycle value reaches the detection threshold value. The invention also relates to a corresponding control unit.

Abstract: A method for remotely controlled driving of a motor vehicle, characterized in that by the motor vehicle a transport travel with at least one passenger in the motor vehicle is performed. The driving of the motor vehicle during the transport drive, at least in phases, is performed in teleoperated manner by an external teleoperator from an operator location. During the teleoperated driving environmental information of the motor vehicle is transmitted to the operator location and displayed at least on one display unit for the teleoperator. During the teleoperated driving a viewing direction of the teleoperator on the display unit is determined, and is displayed on the display unit where the teleoperator gazes. This image region, at which the teleoperator gazes, is visually marked on a display unit in the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A method for operating a transmission device for electromagnetic signals is disclosed. The method includes supplying at least one signal source with electric supply energy in order to emit electromagnetic signals. An influence of temperature on a transmission power of the at least one signal source is compensated for. In order to compensate for the influence of temperature, a signal duration of at least one electromagnetic signal is adapted on the basis of at least one temperature variable which characterizes a temperature of the at least one signal source.

Abstract: An image generating device is disclosed having a light source configured to produce an upstream light beam, and an array of elements with variable transmittance configured to selectively receive and transmit the upstream light beam so as to form a downstream light beam forming an image. A downstream face of the array of variable transmittance elements is in contact with an at least partially transparent plate configured to limit heating of the array of variable transmittance elements. A downstream face of the partially transparent plate is in contact with a cold face of a thermoelectric cooling module.

Abstract: A camera device for a vehicle that includes an image module for providing image data of a surrounding of the vehicle, a printed circuit board with a processing unit for processing the image data from the imaging module, and a housing for attachment to a window of the vehicle, is disclosed. The housing accommodates the imaging module and the printed circuit board and comprises a recess. The camera device also includes an environmental sensor device arranged in the recess, a disk spring arranged between a bottom surface of the recess and the environmental sensor device, and a connecting member electronically connected to the environmental sensor device and the printed circuit board. The connecting member is guided through an interior hole of the disk spring and a hole of the bottom surface of the recess.

Abstract: The invention provides a signaling luminous device for an automotive vehicle, comprising a connector intended to be connected to an electrical power supply, a first and a second PCBA assembly each comprising a printed circuit board, a connector receptacle disposed on the printed circuit board, and electronic components disposed on the printed circuit board that are capable of being powered via said printed circuit board, the second PCBA assembly comprising at least one light source among its components, wherein said connector cooperates with the connector receptacles of each of the first and second PCBA assemblies so as to electrically connect the first and second PCBA assemblies such that they can be powered by said electrical power supply.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for thermal regulation of a predefined number of electronic and/or electric components, in particular for a motor vehicle, the device including: a dielectric fluid circuit including at least one supply line, a predefined number of dielectric fluid spraying nozzles fluidically connected to the supply line and configured to be placed so as to wet at least one surface of the at least one component, and at least one dielectric fluid collector configured to be placed so as to collect the dielectric fluid after the spraying operation, the collector having at least one separating rib configured to extend between at least two components. The invention also relates to a thermal regulation unit including such a device.

Abstract: The invention presents an electronic assembly for an automotive luminous device (10) comprising a light source (1), a driver (3) to control the light source (1) and an input protection circuit (2). The input protection circuit (2) is arranged between the power supply and the light source (1) and comprises a protection input (21) and a protection output (22). The protection input (21) and the protection output (22) are connected by the interposition of a resistor group comprising a resistor (23) and a diode (24) connected in series. A node between the protection input (21) and the resistor group is connected to the ground through a first capacitor (25) and a node between the resistor group and the protection output (22) is connected to the ground through a second capacitor (26).

Abstract: The invention provides device, system, and method for projecting light in the interior of an automotive vehicle. The method includes sending data to the light projector regarding the lighting conditions in the interior of the automotive vehicle, using the data to modify some projection parameter of a light pattern, and projecting the light pattern.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining a functional status of an ultrasonic sensor (5a) of an ultrasonic sensor device (5) for a motor vehicle (1), which is designed to emit an ultrasonic signal (8) into an environment (4) of the motor vehicle (1) and/or to receive an echo signal (9) of the ultrasonic signal (8), wherein an electrical test signal (P) is generated, which is applied to the ultrasonic sensor (5a), wherein at least one electrical characteristic parameter (K) of the ultrasonic sensor (5a) affected by the electrical test signal (P) is evaluated and as a function thereof a transfer function (13) of the ultrasonic sensor (5a) is determined, which is compared with a reference transfer function (11) and the functional state of the ultrasonic sensor (5a) is determined depending on the comparison.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for operating an automotive lighting device comprising at least one solid-state light source. This method comprises the steps of providing a plurality of sensors, configured to provide some device data, provide a control unit configured to receive and process the device data, generate an estimated condition of the lighting device based on the device data and controlling an operation parameter of the automotive lighting device using the estimated condition. The invention also provides a data processing element and a computer program to carry out this method and an automotive lighting device comprising a control unit which carries out this method.

Abstract: A disconnect module for engaging/disengaging a first shaft with a first component includes a connecting shaft arranged coaxially with the first shaft, one end of which is rotatably supported on the first shaft, and the other end connected to the first component, and a sliding sleeve on outer sides of the first shaft and the connecting shaft. The sliding sleeve is rotatably connected to the first shaft and can reciprocate axially by an axial distance to engage/disengage from the connecting shaft and includes a circumferential groove open to the outside. The module also includes a motor, a speed reducer connected to the motor and including an output shaft, and a drive block connected to the output shaft and extending into the circumferential groove and driven by the speed reducer to rotate, thereby driving the sliding sleeve to reciprocate axially. A mechanical position-limiting mechanism is provided on the output shaft.

Abstract: A blank for manufacturing a packaging device for at least one windshield wiper blade is disclosed. The blank is of elongate shape and comprises at least the first and second adjacent longitudinal zones. Each of the at least first and second longitudinal zones is configured to form a longitudinal face of the packaging device. The first and second longitudinal zones are respectively articulated at each of their ends to first and second end zones via a transverse fold line. The first and second end zones are able to form respectively first and second substantially transverse flaps of the packaging device. The longitudinal length of the first end zone is greater than that of the second end zone and the first flap is configured to be formed before the second flap.

Abstract: A disconnect module for engaging or disengaging a first component rotatable about a first shaft with or from the first shaft. The disconnect module includes a clutch member, mounted on the first shaft in a rotatably fixed manner; a drive member, arranged between the first component and the clutch member in an axial direction, and fixedly connected to the first component, wherein the clutch member is able to reciprocate axially to engage with and disengage from the drive member, the first shaft rotates together with the first component in an engaged state, and the first shaft is independent of the first component in a disengaged state. The present disclosure further relates to a power transmission system for a vehicle, including the disconnection mechanism, and further relates to a vehicle comprising the power transmission system.

Abstract: A disconnect module for engaging/disengaging a first component from a first shaft includes a clutch member rotatably mounted on the first shaft, a drive member axially arranged between the first component and the clutch member and connected to the first component. The clutch member can reciprocate axially to engage/disengage from the drive member. A reset assembly applies pressure to the clutch member towards a disengagement direction for disengaging from the drive member, and an actuator including an action end that can reciprocate axially. A pressing assembly configured to connect the action end with the clutch member, so under the pressure applied by the reset assembly, one reciprocating movement of the action end brings the clutch member from a disengaged state to an engaged state and maintains the engaged state until a next reciprocating movement of the action end brings the clutch member from the engaged state to the disengaged state.

Abstract: A method for using a vehicle system that has stored a portable identifier is proposed. The system and the identifier are configured to communicate using a UWB communication protocol within a first perimeter around the vehicle and to communicate using a BLE communication protocol within a second perimeter that includes the first perimeter. The method comprises, while a user carrying the identifier is approaching the vehicle, detecting that the identifier is located within the second perimeter and performing two distance measurements between the user and the vehicle. The method then comprises determining a speed of the user and predicting a time remaining for the user to reach a predetermined near distance from the vehicle. After the predicted remaining time has elapsed, the method comprises initiating a communication using the UWB communication protocol. The method provides for improved use of the portable identifier.

Abstract: An HVAC unit including: a first aperture, a second aperture and a third aperture, the first aperture and the second aperture being arranged to receive an exterior airflow, and the third aperture being arranged to receive an interior airflow; a first door; a second door, separate from the first door; and a third door; wherein the HVAC unit defines a fresh air mode when the first door is in the open position, the second door is in the open position, and the third door is in the closed position; a partial-recirculation air mode when the first door is in the open position, the second door is in the closed position, and the third door is in the partially-open position; and a recirculation air mode when the first door is in the closed position, the second door is in the closed position, and the third door is in the open position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shock-absorbing structure, in particular for a motor vehicle, having a main direction of shock absorption, and having at least one profiled member made of composite material containing reinforcing fibers, this profiled member having a substantially cylindrical shape having a straight-line generatrix, this straight-line generatrix being oriented in the main direction of shock absorption.

Abstract: A converter includes an electrical conversion circuit having an input or output connector including two pins designed to receive the input voltage or to supply the output voltage and two flat auxiliary busbars. Each flat auxiliary busbar includes a first flat portion pressed and fixed against the positive pin and the negative pin, respectively, and a second flat portion, with these second flat portions being substantially parallel to each other with the first flat portion of the positive flat auxiliary busbar being pressed and fixed against a flat fixing portion of the positive pin, and the first flat portion of the negative flat auxiliary busbar being pressed and fixed against a flat fixing portion of the negative pin. Two positive and negative main busbars are connected to the electrical conversion circuit and respectively including flat portions respectively pressed and fixed against the second portions of the auxiliary busbars.

Abstract: A filter includes first, second and third conductors; a first capacitor connected between the first conductor and the third conductor; a second capacitor connected between the second conductor and the third conductor; and a third capacitor connected between the first conductor and the second conductor. A pin of the first capacitor is situated higher, in relation to a vertical axis along which a clamp of the second conductor projects upwards, than a pin of the second capacitor, such that an oblique axis along which a first clamp and a second clamp of the third conductor project in opposing directions and the vertical axis form an angle between them of less than 80°, preferably less than 70°, for example 65°.