Abstract: Disclosed is a high-voltage ignition device for automobiles that can avoid generating high temperatures, comprising a generator, a charger electrically connected to the generator, a lithium battery pack electrically connected to the charger, an ignition switch electrically connected to the lithium battery pack, an ignition coil electrically connected to the ignition switch, a distributor electrically connected to the ignition coil, a high-voltage package electrically connected to the distributor, and spark plugs electrically connected to the high-voltage package; the voltage of the lithium battery pack is higher than the voltage of the generator, and a control switching device is provided between the ignition coil and the distributor. The invention can achieve long-term constant high-voltage ignition, making the fuel burn more fully, the power is more powerful, and the fuel consumption is reduced at the same time, and the economy is better.

Abstract: A method of thrust control for an airbreathing jet engine includes obtaining a demanded thrust setting, a value of static pressure at a first axial location of a combustion chamber of the airbreathing jet engine and a value of static pressure at a second axial location of the combustion chamber of the airbreathing jet engine. The second axial location is downstream of the first axial location. The method also includes obtaining a ratio of the value of static pressure at the first axial location of the combustion chamber to the value of static pressure at the second axial location of the combustion chamber; and controlling a fuel flow rate of the airbreathing engine based at least in part on the demanded thrust setting and the ratio of the value of the static pressure at the first axial location to the value of the static pressure at the second axial location.

Abstract: A safety system for vehicle lateral control for a Steer-by-Wire steering system of a motor vehicle with a main operating level for transmitting a steering wheel angle to at least one wheel of the motor vehicle, and with a Safety level for transmitting a steering wheel angle to at least one wheel of the motor vehicle. The safety level may be configured to become active if the main operating level fails. An emergency operating level is provided for vehicle lateral control, the emergency operating level being arranged to become active in the event of a failure of the main operating level and/or safety level.

Abstract: Methods and systems for operating a driveline that includes a cardan joint are described. In one example, electric machine torque is adjusted in response to driver demand torque and a torque to compensate for cardan joint rotation. The electric machine torque adjustments operate to cancel driveline torque variation that may be induced via the cardan joint.

Abstract: A turbofan engine having one or more heat exchangers tied to a power gearbox is provided. The power gearbox mechanically couples a low pressure spool and a fan of the turbofan engine. The one or more heat exchangers have a heat exchanger capacity defined by a resultant heat transfer surface area density associated with the one or more heat exchangers multiplied by a heat conductance factor that relates a power gearbox heat load, a fan power consumption function, a fan diameter of the fan, and a bypass ratio of the turbofan engine. The heat exchanger capacity is between 0.77 and 298.17 for a rotational speed of the low pressure spool between 2,000 and 16,000 revolutions per minute at one hundred percent capacity and a resultant heat transfer surface area density being between 3,000 m2/m3 and 13,000 m2/m3.

Abstract: A lubricant manifold includes a lubricant filter head, a pump inlet channel, an inlet transfer channel, and a lubricant cooler. The lubricant filter head is configured to be coupled to a lubricant filter. The pump inlet channel is fluidly coupled to the lubricant filter head and integrally formed with the lubricant filter head. The pump inlet channel is configured to receive a lubricant and provide the lubricant to the lubricant filter head. The inlet transfer channel is fluidly coupled to the lubricant filter head and integrally formed with the lubricant filter head and the pump inlet channel. The inlet transfer channel is configured to receive the lubricant from the pump inlet channel. The lubricant cooler is fluidly coupled to the inlet transfer channel and integrally formed with the lubricant filter head, the pump inlet channel, and the inlet transfer channel.

Abstract: Software security techniques for a vehicle include defining a plurality of waypoints within the plurality of operations of a software executed by a control system of the vehicle and defining a plurality of operations, applying Gödel numbering to the software by (i) assigning a unique integer to each of the plurality of waypoints and (ii) assigning a unique prime number to each sequential operation of the plurality of operations, calculating a Gödel number for an executed sequence of the plurality of operations, comparing the calculated Gödel number to a set of acceptable Gödel numbers corresponding to a set of acceptable sequences for executing the plurality of operations, and when the calculated Gödel number does not match any of the set of acceptable Gödel numbers, controlling, by the control system, a vehicle sub-system according to a remedial or corrective action.

Abstract: A thermal management system for controlling cooling of an engine system during shutdown, the engine system includes an engine configured to provide power to a working machine, wherein the thermal management system includes a controller which is configured to receive a signal indicative of an engine shutdown command. The controller is further configured to derive, infer or receive a temperature parameter of the engine system and to determine whether the temperature parameter of the engine system is above a first predetermined threshold; and wherein the controller is configured to signal the progressive reduction of a speed of the engine prior to issuing a signal to shutdown the engine in the event that the first predetermined threshold is exceeded when the engine shutdown command is received, thereby cooling the engine system prior to engine shutdown.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a driver-assistance system for keeping a vehicle in a lane of a road, the driver-assistance system including a sensor system, a receiver and a control system, wherein the receiver is designed to receive local map data from a transmitter located within a zone of an intersection, wherein the local map data specifies a course of the lane at least partially, wherein the control system is configured to calculate further data for specifying a course of a part of the lane dependent on the local map data, wherein the part of the lane leads at least partially across the intersection, wherein the control system is configured to control a steering system of the vehicle dependent on the further data and sensor data generated by means of the sensor system in order to keep the vehicle in the lane when crossing the intersection.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a power steering control system with redundant structure and a control method thereof. The power steering control system is configured with a redundant structure for driving control of an autonomous vehicle, the first steering device and second steering device of the redundant power steering control system transmit signals to each other to average command values, and in particular, the speed controllers thereof transmit signals to each other to average them and perform speed control. Accordingly, it is possible to perform accurate position control and stably control driving by ensuring that the redundant power steering control system reduces an error in control signals. In addition, it is possible to improve driving stability by controlling driving normally even if one of the steering devices fails.

Abstract: A method for automatically setting an operating mode of a hybrid vehicle includes determining whether a distance to the destination is greater than a purely electrically travelable range of the hybrid vehicle, wherein the hybrid vehicle is automatically put into a hybrid mode if the distance to the destination is greater than the purely electrically travelable range of the hybrid vehicle, and the hybrid vehicle is automatically put into a purely electrical drive mode if the distance to the destination is not greater than the purely electrically travelable range of the hybrid vehicle. A corresponding control device and hybrid vehicle are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method operates a motor vehicle powertrain having at least one electric machine and an internal combustion engine, wherein the internal combustion engine has at least one first cylinder and at least one second cylinder. During a first operating phase, the first cylinder and the second cylinder are activated simultaneously so that during the first operating phase the motor vehicle is driven by way of the first cylinder and by way of the second cylinder. During a transition phase that follows the first operating phase, at least the first cylinder is switched off, while at least the second cylinder remains activated. And, during a second operating phase that follows the transition phase, the first cylinder is switched off and simultaneously the second cylinder is activated so that during the second operating phase the motor vehicle is driven at least by way of the second cylinder.

Abstract: An information processing device to be mounted on a vehicle includes a processor. The processor is configured to determine, in response to a request for the vehicle, one mode out of a plurality of modes defining behavior of the vehicle, make transition of a status of the vehicle among a plurality of statuses that is based on a state and a sub-mode, and control the vehicle based on the status of the vehicle that has been achieved by the transition. The state and the sub-mode are permitted in the determined mode.

Abstract: Method for determining steering deadband and eliminating starting drag in a vehicle, having at least one steered wheel mechanically connected to an actuator, includes, from a first initial position, wherein the actuator is in a middle position and is biased toward a second direction, the actuator is moved toward a first direction, the first direction being opposite to the second direction, until a movement of the steered wheel is detected in a first deadband detection position of the actuator. The actual position of the actuator in the first deadband detection position is stored as a first deadband value ?DB1. After reaching the first deadband detection position, the actuator is moved further in the first direction by a predetermined ?ESD1 first starting drag elimination angle to cause a predetermined movement of the at least one steering wheel and further mechanical parts connected thereto arriving to a first starting drag elimination position.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to seal assemblies for a turbomachine. The seal assemblies include stationary and rotating components and at least one interface between the stationary and rotating components. The seal assembly further includes a self-lubricating lattice element made of carbon or a carbon-based material. The self-lubricating lattice element may have a porous and compressible microstructure capable of retaining a liquid substance. During engine operation, the self-lubricating lattice element can compress and expel some portion of the liquid substance to form a liquid-containing layer between the rotating and stationary components of the seal assembly. Also described herein are self-lubricating wear sleeves for use in other portions of the turbomachine.

Abstract: A UTV heat shield assembly having a first side comprising a heat-resistant material and a second side comprising a canvas material, the heat shield being pliable and having a base, rear wall and two opposing side walls such that the heat shield has dimensions configured to receive a seat bottom of a UTV thereon and fit over an opening to an engine bay of the UTV. The rear wall blocks a gap between the seat bottom and a seat back of the UTV and the two opposing side walls block gaps on sides of the seat bottom while the base covers the opening to the engine bay such that when installed the heat shield substantially seals the engine bay off preventing a flow of hot air from the engine bay into a seating area of the UTV.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling and diagnosing a mechanical vehicle component. In one example, a method may include determining an input device state and an electric machine torque at a diagnostic controller, and identifying a fault condition based on these determinations. Further, the diagnostic controller may trigger an active fault state of the mechanical vehicle component to avoid unintended vehicle acceleration, particularly at low speeds.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method and an apparatus for vehicle anti-collision control, a computer device, a computer-readable storage medium, and a vehicle, which are applied to the technical field of automobiles. The method includes: receiving information about a rear vehicle status and a relative distance between a vehicle behind and a present vehicle; when the information about the status indicates that there is a vehicle coming from behind and the relative distance between the vehicle behind and the present vehicle is less than a pre-determined distance, calculating an estimated time T for which the present vehicle is to be rear-ended by the vehicle behind; and performing an anti-collision operation for the present vehicle if T<Tthreshold, where Tthreshold is a pre-determined first anti-collision time threshold.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for variable actuation and release of a vehicle's brake hold mechanism/function. A brake hold device may be implemented as a “tuner” or controller that can connect to and override, e.g., the default functionality of an existing brake hold mechanism of a vehicle. Delays in exiting a brake hold state, repetitive actuation of an accelerator to exit a brake hold state, and other shortcomings associated with the conventional operation of brake hold mechanisms may be avoided by taking into account relevant vehicle operating conditions or environmental/road/traffic conditions.

Abstract: A casted unitary metallic oil filter adaptor that has an entirely internal lubricant flow path and threads for connecting associated components directly to the casted adaptor.