Abstract: Method, apparatuses, and computer program products for automatically tracking a heading of an object. An example method comprising receiving, one or more internal measurement values which pertain to an object; determining an internal heading uncertainty value for each internal measurement value of the one or more internal measurement values; generating, using a probabilistic heading model, an estimated heading data object for the object based at least in part on the one or more internal measurement values; and providing the estimated heading data object to one or more associated user devices.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a connector housing having a mounting end configured to be mounted to a circuit board and a cable exit end. The connector housing includes contact channels extending between the mounting end and the cable exit end. The connector housing includes a cover closing the contact channels. The electrical connector includes contacts received in the contact channels. Each contact includes a mating end and a cable end. The mating end is mated with the circuit board. The cable end is terminated to a cable. The cable exiting the connector housing at the cable exit end. The cable end is oriented at an angle relative to the mating end. The contact is formed in place in the contact channel.

Abstract: A terminal and method for terminating a wire. The terminal incudes a wire support member having a wire securing portion and a wire contacting portion. The terminal also includes a wire positioned in the wire support member has a contact section which is positioned in the wire contacting portion of the wire support member. The contact section of the wire makes an electrical and mechanical connection with a mating wire, a mating terminal or a mating contact surface.

Abstract: An electrical connector system is provided and includes a connector housing including a base and a plurality of terminal cavities extending through the base. The base includes a retention shoulder within each terminal cavity. The electrical connector system includes terminals received in the corresponding terminal cavities. Each terminal includes a locking lance engaging the corresponding retention terminal to retain the terminal in the corresponding terminal cavity. Each locking lance includes a strengthening rib extending length-wise along the locking lance.

Abstract: A battery housing assembly for an electric vehicle includes a battery housing, at least one mounting structure, and a strike bar. The battery housing is configured to house battery components. The mounting structure is secured to the battery housing and is configured to mount the battery housing to a vehicle frame. The mounting structure includes a recess. The strike bar is disposed within the recess and is secured to the mounting structure. The strike bar extends beyond an exterior profile of the battery housing and includes an upper end portion that tapers inwardly within the recess. The strike bar is configured to detach from the mounting structure in a downward direction during a vehicle impact event.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a housing having walls forming a cavity that receives a mating electrical connector. The walls include a base wall, side walls, and end walls. The base wall includes contact channels. The first side wall includes a slider slot open to the cavity. The electrical connector includes contacts held in the contact channels. The electrical connector includes a slider received in the slider slot and movable in a sliding direction within the slider slot. The slider includes a slider post extending into the cavity and movable within the cavity as the slider moves in the sliding direction. The slider post is configured to be received in a guide track of the mating electrical connector to locate the mating electrical connector within the cavity of the housing.

Abstract: A low insertion force contact terminal which has a conductor mating portion, a securing portion and a substrate mating portion. The conductor mating portion is configured to terminate a conductor therein. The securing portion is configured to secure the terminal in a terminal receiving cavity of a housing. The substrate mating portion extends from the securing portion. The substrate mating portion has at least two sections which have curved portions thereon. At least one embossment is provided on a first section of the at least two sections or a second section of the at least two sections. The curved portions of the at least two sections move independently, which allows the curved portions to exert a low normal force on walls of through holes of a substrate to which the contact terminal is mated. The low normal force is sufficient to provide a stable electrical connection.

Abstract: Method, apparatuses, and computer program products for automatically tracking a heading of an object. An example method comprising receiving, one or more internal measurement values which pertain to an object; determining an internal heading uncertainty value for each internal measurement value of the one or more internal measurement values; generating, using a probabilistic heading model, an estimated heading data object for the object based at least in part on the one or more internal measurement values; and providing the estimated heading data object to one or more associated user devices.

Abstract: A low insertion force contact terminal which has a conductor mating portion, a securing portion and a substrate mating portion. The conductor mating portion is configured to terminate a conductor therein. The securing portion is configured to secure the terminal in a terminal receiving cavity of a housing. The substrate mating portion extends from the securing portion. The substrate mating portion has at least two sections which have curved portions thereon. The at least two sections move independently, which allows the curved portions to exert a normal force on walls of through holes of a substrate to which the contact terminal is mated which is sufficient to provide a stable electrical connection while allowing for a low insertion force.

Abstract: Method, apparatuses, and computer program products for automatically tracking a heading of an object. An example method comprising receiving, one or more internal measurement values which pertain to an object; determining an internal heading uncertainty value for each internal measurement value of the one or more internal measurement values; generating, using a probabilistic heading model, an estimated heading data object for the object based at least in part on the one or more internal measurement values; and providing the estimated heading data object to one or more associated user devices.

Abstract: Method, apparatuses, and computer program products for automatically tracking a heading of an object. An example method comprising receiving, one or more internal measurement values which pertain to an object; determining an internal heading uncertainty value for each internal measurement value of the one or more internal measurement values; generating, using a probabilistic heading model, an estimated heading data object for the object based at least in part on the one or more internal measurement values; and providing the estimated heading data object to one or more associated user devices.

Abstract: An opening switch for a vehicle having a decorative cover assembly, a sensor housing region, and a microelectromechanical (MEMS) sensor mounted in the sensor housing region. The decorative cover assembly has an inner surface, an outer surface, an anchor portion, and a deflection portion. When contact from a vehicle user occurs at the deflection portion in the decorative cover assembly, a microdeflection occurs. The microdeflection has a microdeflection apex, and the microdeflection apex is spaced from other surfaces in the sensor housing region when the contact from the user occurs at the deflection portion in the decorative cover assembly. The MEMS sensor is configured to generate an output signal that is indicative of a force of the contact from the user. The force integrated switch can include haptic feedback and/or backlighting.

Abstract: A low insertion force contact terminal which has a conductor mating portion, a securing portion and a substrate mating portion. The conductor mating portion is configured to terminate a conductor therein. The securing portion is configured to secure the terminal in a terminal receiving cavity of a housing. The substrate mating portion extends from the securing portion. The substrate mating portion has at least two sections which have curved portions thereon. The at least two sections move independently, which allows the curved portions to exert a normal force on walls of through holes of a substrate to which the contact terminal is mated which is sufficient to provide a stable electrical connection while allowing for a low insertion force.

Abstract: An electrical connection assembly includes a cable having a conductor, a metallic textile in electrical contact with the conductor, and a crimp element creating a pressure between the conductor and the metallic textile.

Abstract: An opening switch for a vehicle having a decorative cover assembly, a sensor housing region, and a microelectromechanical (MEMS) sensor mounted in the sensor housing region. The decorative cover assembly has an inner surface, an outer surface, an anchor portion, and a deflection portion. When contact from a vehicle user occurs at the deflection portion in the decorative cover assembly, a microdeflection occurs. The microdeflection has a microdeflection apex, and the microdeflection apex is spaced from other surfaces in the sensor housing region when the contact from the user occurs at the deflection portion in the decorative cover assembly. The MEMS sensor is configured to generate an output signal that is indicative of a force of the contact from the user. The force integrated switch can include haptic feedback and/or backlighting.

Abstract: A contact terminal for connecting a pair of contact tabs includes a first tab reception volume, a second tab reception volume, a holder, and a contact spring attached to the holder. Each of the first tab reception volume and the second tab reception volume receive one of the pair of tabs in an insertion direction. The contact spring extends continuously from the first tab reception volume to the second tab reception volume and at least partially limits the first tab reception volume and the second tab reception volume on a side.

Abstract: An electrical connection assembly includes a cable having a conductor, a metallic textile in electrical contact with the conductor, and a crimp element creating a pressure between the conductor and the metallic textile.

Abstract: A heat exchanger comprises a conduit defining an inlet flow path for a fluid; a heat exchanger matrix disposed to receive a flow from the inlet flow path; and a swirler disposed within the conduit and arranged to improve dispersion of a flow from the inlet flow path over the heat exchanger matrix.

Abstract: The disclosed inventive concept provides a crushable air duct having formed thereon a series of strategically positioned and patterned crack-initiating grooves. The grooves allow the air duct to be crushed in an impact event and a specified impact force, thereby protecting adjacent and higher cost under hood components from damage. In an impact event, the series of grooves allows the cracks in the air duct to readily propagate throughout the pattern in a controlled and predictable manner. The crushable air duct is formed from a rigid polymerized material. The duct includes an inlet and an outlet. The grooves are formed on either or both the exterior surface and the interior surface of the duct. Some of the grooves extend generally between the inlet and the outlet. These grooves are preferably parallel. Other grooves are circumferentially formed around the duct. At least some of the parallel and circumferential grooves intersect.

Abstract: An electrical contact device comprises a contact body and a mating contact receiver. The mating contact receiver is mountable on the contact body in at least two positions and receives a mating contact device along two different axes.