Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooling system for a lighting module of a vehicle, the system includes at least one heat sink and at least one member for axially circulating a fluid, the heat sink including a first heat-dissipating surface and a second heat-dissipating surface extending in intersecting planes, the heat sink including at least one thermal dissipation member and at least one wall which, together with the axial circulation member and with the first dissipating surface, at least partially delimit a circulation chamber in which the fluid circulates and which opens, via a fluid outlet, onto the thermal dissipation member

Abstract: An automotive lighting device including a light source configured to emit light in a light direction, a sensor and a cover. The sensor is configured to acquire information outside the lighting device by emitting a wave in a sensor direction, the wavelength of the wave being comprised between 1 mm and 1 cm. The cover comprises a first portion located in the light direction and a second portion located in the sensor direction, the second portion including a sensor region having a refractive index and a thickness which is between 0.8 and 1.2 times an ideal thickness, the ideal thickness being equal to a natural number multiplied by the wavelength and divided by two times the refractive index.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device for a vehicle, with the lighting device being configured to carry out at least one lighting function and including at least one optical module, and a screen arranged facing the optical module, with the screen including at least two elements that are arranged relative to one another to form an upper part and a lower part of the screen, the upper part being configured to mask the ambient light coming from outside the vehicle, and the lower part being configured to transmit the ambient light.

Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a housing defining a chamber. The sensor assembly includes a sensor supported by the housing. The sensor assembly includes a duct extending from a first end to a second end, the first end of the duct being open to an environment external to the chamber and the second end being fluidly connected to the chamber. The duct includes a first portion at the first end, a second portion at the second end, and a middle portion between the first portion and the second portion. The middle portion extends downward from the first portion, and the second portion extends upward to the second end.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical module of a motor vehicle lighting system, including at least one light source, a primary optical element comprising at least one primary optical member connected to an exit optical member, the primary optical member including a light entry face and a junction face connecting the primary optical member to the exit optical member, the primary optical element being a one-piece component, and an optical projection system designed to project, onto the ground, using light emitted by the light source and collected by the primary optical member, an image of the junction face, the primary optical member being arranged so that the image of its junction face that is projected onto the ground by the optical projection system is entirely bounded by substantially sharp edges.

Abstract: A torsion damper for a vehicle powertrain includes a first element having a support element and a second element movable in rotation with respect to the first element about an axis of rotation X. Springs are mounted between the first element and the second element so as to compress to allow relative rotation about the X axis between the first element and the second element. A friction device including a friction washer provided with at least one fixing portion rigidly fixed in rotation on a support element of the first element, the friction washer having a friction portion having a friction track backed against a dorsal face of the friction portion. An elastic washer arranged axially between the first element and the dorsal face of the friction portion, each fixing portion for fixing to the first element being connected to the friction portion by a flexible element allowing axial displacement of the dorsal face of the friction portion relative to the support element of the first element.

Abstract: The invention concerns a system for lighting a lateral region of a vehicle. The system includes a first rear light module capable of emitting a first light beam and a second front light module capable of emitting a second light beam. The first and second light modules are arranged such that their respective light beams are oriented towards each other. The invention also relates to a vehicle including such a system. The invention finally concerns a lighting method and a method for assisting the driving of a vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a through-type taillight and a vehicle having same. Specifically, the through-type taillight is installed in an accommodation of a vehicle tail component, and has an outer lens, a housing and a side part, the housing being closed by the outer lens, and together with the outer lens defining an accommodating space for accommodating an optoelectronic component of the through-type taillight, wherein the side part is arranged on a side of the housing in such a way as to prevent loosening, and at least occupies a first position and a second position relative to the housing, such that in the first position the through-type taillight can be fitted into the accommodation, and in the second position the side part forms a corresponding compensating face of the vehicle tail component.

Abstract: A temperature sensor (116) comprises an electrical circuit (204) including a thermistor (206) intended to be placed next to an object (112); a temperature measurement module (222) configured for determining a measured temperature (T_M) of the thermistor (206) from a resistance of the thermistor (206); and a command module (224) configured for providing a command (C) to the electrical circuit (204) for modifying the electrical circuit (204) in a way that changes a current (IT) flowing in the thermistor (206). The temperature sensor (116) further comprises a thermal loss determination module (226) configured for determining a thermal loss (L) of the thermistor (206) from the thermistor measured temperature (T_M) and the command (C); and a temperature estimation module (228) configured for estimating a temperature (T0_E) of the object (112) from the thermistor measured temperature (T_M) and from the thermal loss (L) of the thermistor (TH).

Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor assembly (10) for detecting rotation of a shaft about an axis of rotation (12), said sensor assembly having a housing (24) in which at least one magnetic field sensor (14) is arranged. The at least one magnetic field sensor (14) is designed to acquire a variation in a magnetic field generated by a magnet device (16) in the sensor assembly (10), which variation is associated with the rotation of the shaft about the axis of rotation (12). A shield device (30) arranged on the housing (24) is provided to shield the at least one magnetic field sensor (14) from the surroundings (28) of the sensor assembly (10). The shield device (30) can be removed from the housing (24), with the shield device (30) being retained on the housing (24) by means of a latching connection.

Abstract: A hybrid power transfer module is provided. The hybrid power transfer module including a drive shaft, a rotor hub, and an engine clutch, comprises a drive plate arranged on an outer circumference of the engine clutch; and a torsional damper, which is arranged to contact the drive plate and includes a plurality of springs; and the drive plate and the torsional damper are arranged within the rotor hub.

Abstract: A head-up display includes an image-generating system, and a projecting optical system that includes a common mirror and a folding mirror. The image-generating system is configured to emit a first source light beam and a second source light beam that pass through an image plane. The projecting system also includes an element for redirecting beams by diffraction that deflects the first source light beam downstream of the image plane into a first intermediate beam directed toward the common mirror. The folding mirror is configured to reflect the second source light beam downstream of the image plane into a second intermediate beam directed toward the common mirror. The common mirror is configured to intercept and project the first intermediate beam and the second intermediate beam to form a first virtual image at a first projection distance and a second virtual image at a second projection distance.

Abstract: An automotive mixed-reality gaming system for a vehicle includes vehicle sensors that collect vehicle data associated with movements and a position of the vehicle along a roadway, detection sensors that collect environmental data associated with an external environment of the vehicle, and a processing unit including a processor and a memory. The processing unit receives data from the vehicle sensors and the detection sensors, converts the environmental data to a game-centric coordinate system stored in the memory, and generates an interactive gameplay application including a mixed-reality environment and a virtual avatar based on the game-centric coordinate system. Further, the processing unit transmits the application to mobile devices, receives user input from the mobile devices, and controls the activity of the avatar and settings of the gameplay based on the vehicle data and user input. The avatar traverses the mixed-reality environment at a rate proportional to the vehicle.

Abstract: An electromagnetic actuation assembly includes an actuator comprising a magnetic field frame provided with an annular housing extending circumferentially about a reference axis, a coil arranged in the annular housing of the magnetic field frame, and a plunger able to be moved axially between a first axial zone and a second axial zone with respect to the magnetic field frame as a function of the magnetic field produced by the coil when this coil is supplied with current. A first shock absorber is mounted either on the plunger or on the magnetic field frame or on an actuator support to which the actuator is fixed, the first shock absorber being arranged in such a way as to be deformed by the movement of the plunger when the plunger reaches the first axial zone.

Abstract: A method for operating a parking assistance system configured for autonomous control of a vehicle includes receiving a plurality of sensor signals from a corresponding plurality of environment sensors arranged on the vehicle. The respective sensor signal is indicative of obstacles in a specific region around the vehicle. A first number of the sensors is indicative of a first side region and a second number of sensors is indicative of a second side region opposite the first. The method also includes determining whether there is an obstacle in the first or second side region, determining a trajectory for the vehicle between the side regions if they are free of obstacles, and autonomously moving along the trajectory.

Abstract: A thermal management assembly, including: a heat exchange plate, with a heat transfer fluid flowing in a flow channel of the heat exchange plate and exchanges heat with the outside; a fluid guide block installed on the heat exchange plate; an intermediate heat exchanger installed on the fluid guide block and having a first fluid path and a second fluid path, the heat transfer fluid in the first fluid path and that in the second fluid path exchanging heat; an expansion valve installed on a fluid guide block. The fluid guide block is further provided with a first opening, a second opening, and an installation chamber; the first opening is in fluid communication with the first fluid path; the installation chamber is in fluid communication with the first and second openings respectively; the expansion valve is installed in the installation chamber.

Abstract: A heat exchanger plate, for thermal management of one or more battery packs, includes a base plate including a first core material and a lower coating layer. A channel plate is disposed adjacent to the base plate, the channel plate including at least one channel formed therein and a second core material different from the first core material. The base plate and channel plate combine to define an inlet, an outlet, and a conduit for propagating heat transfer fluid. The first core material is stronger than the second core material and the lower coating layer enhances brazing of the base plate to the channel plate. A related battery unit includes a battery pack and the heat exchanger plate. A related method includes forming the base plate and channel plate, brazing the base plate to the channel plate, and propagating heat transfer fluid between the inlet and outlet via the conduit.

Abstract: A device for observing a passenger compartment of a vehicle is disclosed. The observing device includes a camera configured to acquire images of the passenger compartment, a primary luminous module, and a secondary luminous module. The primary luminous module has a primary illumination field configured to illuminate at least one passenger area. The secondary luminous module has a secondary illumination field narrower than the primary illumination field of the primary luminous module and configured to illuminate a primary driver are of the vehicle.

Abstract: A clip fastener for cooperating with a counter clip fastener, having: a base portion, a pair of first members, a pair of second members, a support member, a pair of connection portions. The pair of the second members is located between the pair of the first members. The support member is located between the pair of the second members. One of the pair of the connection portions is located between and connected with the support member and one of the pair of the second members, while the other one of the pair of the connection portions is located between and connected with the support member and the other one of the pair of the second members. Each of the pair of the connection portions includes a cut located adjacent to a respective one of the pair of the second members.

Abstract: A heating device for electrically heating a heat transfer fluid includes a housing delimiting an internal volume. The internal volume includes at least one circulation chamber delimited by an outer wall for circulation of a heat transfer fluid. The circulation chamber includes a first and second internal space separated from each other by a partition with a passage formed to allow circulation of the heat transfer fluid between an inlet hydraulic connection member connected to the first internal space and an outlet hydraulic connection member connected to the second internal space. The heating device is configured for mounting and operation in a horizontal position. The outlet hydraulic connection member is arranged at the top of the second internal space when the heating device is horizontal.