Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle lighting device for lighting the road, including at least one light module. The at least one light module includes a light source and a collector with the collector having a reflective surface configured to collect and reflect the light beam. A lens associated with the at least one light module, configured to project the light beam reflected by the collector of the at least one light module, to form on the road an image of the reflective surface of the collector of the at least one light module. The lens extending in a horizontal direction substantially inclined with respect to the at least one light module. The lens having a horizontal focal point and a vertical focal point, with the horizontal focal point being offset with respect to the vertical focal point.

Abstract: Cleaning device for an optical element designed to equip a motor vehicle, the cleaning device having a base configured to be arranged on at least one of the sides of the lens of the optical element, the base comprising an air duct circulating a jet of air between an air intake and an air outlet arranged inside the base, the air outlet projecting from the base and forming a first air ejection nozzle arranged on the periphery of the lens of the optical element and configured to project a jet of air onto the surface of the lens. A pipe for liquid, coupled to the base, circulates a cleaning liquid between an inlet and an outlet for liquid, the outlet for liquid projecting from the base and forming a second liquid ejection nozzle arranged on the periphery of the lens of the optical element and configured to project a jet of cleaning liquid onto the surface of the lens.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for assigning information channels of at least two sensors to a detection device on the part of at least one control device of the detection device. Each sensor is mounted in defined mounting positions relative to one another. The detection device. The detection device is provided for monitoring at least one monitoring area in connection with at least one vehicle. The method includes emitting at least one scanning signal into at least one monitoring area, receiving at least one echo signal of at least one scanning signal reflected on at least one object target of at least one object, determining at least one direction variable using at least one echo signal, assigning at least one information channel of at least one of the mounting positions of the sensors, in addition to further steps.

Abstract: The invention relates to a luminous module for automotive vehicle including a light source and a projection optic designed to project a light field onto the ground. The luminous module also includes an element with a variable light transmission rate positioned between the light source and the projection optic, the element with a variable light transmission rate includes at least one first portion and at least one second portion. Each of these portions has a different light transmission rate so that the image sectors respectively formed by the first portion and the second portion have the same luminous intensity.

Abstract: A speed reducer for a powertrain includes, in an orthogonal frame of reference: a reduction device including a first shaft extending along a first axis of rotation and coaxially carrying a first toothed wheel, and a housing with a hollow shape including a base and a peripheral wall integrally formed with the base, the peripheral wall partially surrounding the reduction device. Also included is a lubricant-receiving and -distributing collector arranged in the housing between the peripheral wall and the first axis of rotation. The lubricant-receiving and -distributing collector includes a first reservoir and a second reservoir which are arranged on either side of the first toothed wheel.

Abstract: A method for cleaning motor vehicle surfaces with the aid of a cleaning device comprising a reservoir of cleaning liquid, at least one nozzle for spraying cleaning liquid, a fluid distribution circuit conveying cleaning liquid from the reservoir to the cleaning nozzle, and a pump injecting the cleaning liquid contained in the reservoir into the fluid distribution circuit, the fluid distribution circuit comprising a cleaning liquid distribution unit comprising a plurality of valves connected to the nozzle, the method comprising the following steps: starting the pump to inject the cleaning liquid into the distribution unit, opening a plurality of the valves connected to the nozzle depending on the desired pressure at the outlet of the nozzle, and spraying cleaning liquid from the nozzle onto a surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: A wiper of a wiper system for a vehicle is disclosed. The wiper includes at least one wiper blade carried by a support and configured to wipe a glazed surface of a vehicle. The wiper includes a spoiler configured to be connected to a cleaning system distributing cleaning liquid. The spoiled includes a body in which a spray manifold for the cleaning liquid is provided. The spray manifold is configured to be connected to the cleaning system. The spray manifold extends in a main direction of extension of the spoiler and comprises at least one row of spray holes. at least one of the spray holes includes a cleaning liquid passage section. The spray holes of a row are spaced apart along the main direction of extension of the spoiler.

Abstract: Described is a rotor (3) for an electrical machine (1) which comprises a rotor laminated core (6) divided into a plurality of sectors (B), in each of which there is arranged a permanent magnet assembly (4) which has two permanent magnets (13a, 13n) which are arranged in a V shape and which are positioned symmetrically with respect to a plane of symmetry (C) splitting the sector (B) into two half-sectors (D, D?). An outer contour (E) of the rotor laminated core (6) runs in each sector (B) symmetrically with respect to the plane of symmetry (C) and is formed in one half-sector (D, D?) by at least three different radii with just as many different centre points. The invention also relates to an electric machine (1) having such a rotor (3) and to a vehicle (17) having such an electric machine (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a sensor arrangement (12) having a control unit (14) and a plurality of sensors (16) which are arranged in at least one group (18, 20), wherein the sensors (16) are connected to a common electrical supply, in particular via the control unit (14), comprising the steps of using the sensors (16) to emit sensor signals, wherein the sensors (16) in each group (18, 20) emit the sensor signals thereof in the particular group transmission phase thereof, receiving echo signals on the basis of reflections of the sensor signals, transmitting the received echo signals from the sensors (16) to the control unit (14), and identifying interference (38) in the received echo signals from the at least one group (18, 20) on the basis of a comparison of at least two of the received echo signals from the corresponding group (18, 20). The invention also relates to a corresponding sensor arrangement (12) for a vehicle (10) for operation according to the above method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for estimating a state of wear of a wiper strip of a wiper blade for a wiper system of a motor vehicle. The method is implemented by a mobile command terminal. The method includes activating the mobile communication terminal by communicating information to it via a human-machine interface, determining a geographical position of the motor vehicle, evaluating the state of wear of the wiper strip on the basis of the activation step and the geographical position, and generating an alert when the state of wear reaches a threshold level.

Abstract: According to a method for determining the capacitance of a capacitive element (3), during each measurement cycle of a plurality of successive measurement cycles, the capacitive element (3) is charged, and then a charge quantity is transferred to a further capacitive element (5). After the plurality of measurement cycles, a measurement value relating to the total charge quantity transferred is determined, and the capacitance of the capacitive element (3) is determined as a function of the measurement value. A first duration is defined for a first subset of the plurality of measurement cycles, and a different second duration is defined for a second subset of the plurality of measurement cycles.

Abstract: An optical module of a lighting system of a motor vehicle includes a light source, a primary optical system including at least two optical members, each optical member being arranged to form an image from the light source. The image is shifted with respect to the image formed by each other optical member from the light source. An optical projection system is arranged to project onto the ground the image formed by each optical member of the primary optical system from the light source.

Abstract: A light-emitting assembly includes a first light guide element and a second light guide element, which have end sections connected to each other, the end sections having a main light propagation direction. The first and second light guide elements further having light guide sections which spread out from the top of a connection region of the end sections. A middle element is located between the light guide sections of the light guide elements and spaced apart from the top, the middle element having a light entry face and a light exit face which is opposite the light entry face and configured to emit light between the spread-out light guide sections. At least one of the light entry face and the light exit face has a light-transmitting region with a predetermined shape, the light-transmitting region occupying a part of a corresponding face of the middle element.

Abstract: A method for safe at least semi-autonomous driving operation of an ego vehicle in case of sun glare is disclosed. The method involves checking, by a computing system, whether one or more vehicle sensors of the ego vehicle are dazzled by sun glare, and if yes, detecting environmental information by a detection system of the ego vehicle. The method further involves subsequently checking, by a computing system, the environmental information for a presence of at least one dynamic object for intercepting the sun glare during driving operation of the ego vehicle, and if yes, checking, by a computing system, whether the ego vehicle can execute a driving manoeuvre in such a way that the at least one dynamic object intercepts the sun glare during driving operation of the ego vehicle. If yes, then the driving manoeuvre is executed.

Abstract: Heating device 1 for an air conditioning unit, the said heating device 1 comprising a heating body 2 powered with current via a distribution unit 3 to heat a flow of air passing through the said heating body 2, the heating body 2 comprising an alignment of tubes 4 in which there are: —heating elements 8 through which the said current passes; —electrodes 9 situated on each side of the heating elements 8 in order to supply them with electrical current. This heating device 1 is characterised in that the distribution units 3 comprises an electrode housing station 6 housing the electrodes 9, the said housing station 6 having a plurality of housings 17 to house the electrodes 9 and in which there are means for mechanically and electrically connecting the electrodes 9 to the distribution unit 3.

Abstract: A sensor assembly includes an upper housing. The sensor assembly includes a monolithic lower housing fixed to the upper housing and defining a chamber therebetween. The monolithic lower housing defines a drain channel that slopes downward and outward in the chamber. The sensor assembly may be mounted to a roof of a vehicle. Specifically, the monolithic lower housing may be fixed to the roof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for providing visual information about a first vehicle (1) in an environment (4) of a second vehicle (2). The method comprises the step of detecting a reduced visibility of the first vehicle (1) in the environment (4) of the second vehicle (2) and the steps of transmitting an image captured by a camera (7) of the first vehicle (1) to a display device of the second vehicle (2) and of integrating an object (13) representing the first vehicle (1) into the image displayed on the display device of the second vehicle (2). The object (13) is represented in the image (12) at a position which corresponds to the current position of the first vehicle (1) in the environment (4) of the second vehicle (2). The invention further relates to a computer program, a computer-readable medium and a driver assistance system (3).

Abstract: Adapter (29) for a connection device (7) configured to connect a wiper blade (3) to a drive arm (5) in a wiper system (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising a first lateral wall (43) and a second lateral wall (45) distant from one another and connected to one another by an upper wall (46), the first lateral wall (43) and the second lateral wall (45) respectively comprising a first orifice (47) and a second orifice (49) which are suitable for receiving a pin (23) extending in a transverse direction (Oy) projecting from the drive arm (5), characterized in that the second lateral wall (45) comprises at least one attachment means (57) for attaching the pin (23) in the second orifice (49) configured to hold the adapter (29) secured to the drive arm (5) at least in the transverse direction (Oy).

Abstract: A device for determining a state of wear of a wiper blade for a wiper system is disclosed. The device is configured to be fitted in a motor vehicle. The device for determining a state of wear includes an angular position sensor configured to measure at least one datum relating to a wiper blade during a wiping operation and an electronic control unit configured to determine the state of wear of the wiper blade as a function of the at least one datum measured by the angular position sensor.

Abstract: A method for detecting objects in the surroundings of a vehicle for a door opening system or a collision warning system for vehicle doors using at least one surroundings sensor is disclosed. The vehicle includes at least one movable component. The method includes detecting objects in the surroundings of the vehicle using the at least one surroundings sensor, detecting a current position of the at least one movable component, and identifying false objects from the detected objects based on their positions between the at least one movable component in its current position and in its normal position.