Abstract: A method to and an apparatus including a processor configured to determine a mass parameter indicative of a mass of an aircraft brake assembly, the mass parameter determined using an estimated amount of energy absorbed by the brake assembly in a given period of time and a corresponding estimated change in temperature of the brake assembly. Also disclosed is a non-transitory computer readable storage medium having stored thereon instructions which when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform the method.

Abstract: A lamp assembly includes an outer lens that is attachable to a vehicle structure and at least one heat inducing member that mounted to selected portions of the outer lens.

Abstract: A circuit board assembly has a circuit board with a mounting surface, first and second circuit components mounted on the circuit mounting surface, and first and second ribbon bonds extending between the first and second circuit components. The first and second ribbon bonds each has a first end connected to the first circuit component and a second end connected to the second circuit component. An upstanding barrier structure extends on multiple sides of the first and second circuit components and has a ribbon bond guard extending at least partially over the first and second ribbon bonds. A separator extends downward from the ribbon bond guard and at least partially between the first and second ribbon bonds.

Abstract: A device may include a vehicle component. A device may include a vent patch assembly including a frame having attachment members for removably attaching the vent patch assembly to the vehicle component.

Abstract: Vent patch cleaning systems are provided for motor vehicles. The vent patch cleaning systems may be configured for cleaning a vent patch of a vehicle component, thereby restoring air circulation through the vehicle component and reducing condensation build-up. An exemplary vent patch cleaning system may direct a fluid (e.g., washer fluid, airflow, or both) onto the vent patch for removing dirt and debris that could otherwise inhibit proper air circulation through the vehicle component.

Abstract: A vehicle has a navigation device for detecting a geographic location of the vehicle, a beam shaping lamp configured to illuminate light in a light beam pattern, and a controller configured to process the geographic location and to determine a geographic region. The controller determines a light beam pattern in compliance with lighting regulations associated with the determined geographic region. The controller configures the beam shaping lamp to generate the light beam pattern in compliance with the lighting regulations.

Abstract: A vehicle including a housing, a camera and a shield is disclosed. The camera may be disposed in the housing, and may include a lens that may face away from a housing interior portion. The shield may be configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position. The shield may protect/shield the lens from glare in the extended position, and may not shield the lens in the retracted position. The shield may include a gutter structure disposed at a shield distal edge, which may be configured to protect the lens from rain water in the extended position. A gutter structure plane may be perpendicular to a shield plane.

Abstract: A device may include a vehicle component including a contoured body surface. A device may include a vent patch attached to and adapted to conform to the contoured body surface.

Abstract: Vent patch systems are provided for motor vehicles. The vent patch systems may be configured for ultrasonically cleaning a vent patch of a vehicle component, thereby preserving/restoring air circulation through the vehicle component and reducing condensation build-up. An exemplary vent patch system may include a vent patch and an ultrasonic device. The ultrasonic device can be controlled to induce movement (e.g., vibration) of the vent patch in order to remove dirt and other debris that could otherwise inhibit proper air circulation through the vehicle component.

Abstract: A method and system include a housing, a vehicle lamp assembly that is supported by the housing, and a motor sled that is supported for movement relative to the housing. An adjustment member is coupled to the motor sled, and the motor sled is moveable by the adjustment member to adjust an aim of the vehicle lamp assembly. A biasing member reacts between the motor sled and the housing to provide a pre-load.

Abstract: A method and system include a housing, a vehicle lamp assembly that is supported by the housing, and a motor sled that is supported for movement relative to the housing. An adjustment member is coupled to the motor sled, and the motor sled is moveable by the adjustment member to adjust an aim of the vehicle lamp assembly. A biasing member reacts between the motor sled and the housing to provide a pre-load.

Abstract: A system and method include the following. An aim of a vehicle lamp assembly is adjusted by moving a lamp component in a first direction. It is then determined if a beam pattern from the vehicle lamp assembly is within a predetermined range after adjustment. The lamp component is then moved in a second direction by a predetermined mount if the beam pattern is within the predetermined range.

Abstract: An assembly includes a housing having an internal bore defined by a bore surface and a fastener that is insertable within the internal bore. A receiving portion is located within a vehicle body structure and has an opening that is aligned with the internal bore. The fastener includes threads that cut into the bore surface as the fastener is rotated relative to the housing to secure the housing to the vehicle body structure via the receiving portion, or the fastener cooperates with an insert positioned within the internal bore to secure the housing to the vehicle body structure via the receiving portion.

Abstract: Washer fluid systems are provided for motor vehicles. The washer fluid systems may supply a washer fluid for cleaning various front and rear mounted components (e.g., cameras, sensors, etc.) of the vehicle. An exemplary washer fluid system may include a first washer fluid reservoir for providing the washer fluid to components located within a front zone of the vehicle, and a second washer fluid reservoir for providing the washer fluid to components located within a rear zone of the vehicle. The rear zone is fluidly isolated from the front zone. The second washer fluid reservoir may be mounted within a cargo bed of the vehicle.

Abstract: An assembly includes a lamp housing defining an interior cavity and at least one light component positioned within the interior cavity. At least one first turbulation feature is associated with the lamp housing and at least one second turbulation feature is associated with the at least one light component. The at least one first turbulation feature and the at least one second turbulation feature cooperate with each other to increase turbulent air flow within the interior cavity.

Abstract: A vehicle having a body defining a cabin interior and having a window on a rearward facing surface, an air intake for receiving air from an exterior environment, an air blower for blowing the air in the cabin interior, and an air exhaust vent coupled to the body proximate the rearward facing window. A duct and vent assembly is operatively coupled to the exhaust vent for receiving the blown air and has a nozzle oriented to direct the blown air on the rearward facing window.

Abstract: Fluid spray nozzles are provided for use with motor vehicle assemblies. An exemplary fluid spray nozzle device may include features for directing cleaning fluid in a first direction toward a first surface and features for directing cleaning fluid in a second direction toward a second surface. The fluid spray nozzle simultaneously cleans the first surface and the second surface.

Abstract: A wedge system includes a receiver and a wedge that is received within the receiver when a moveable vehicle panel is in a closed position. The wedge stabilizes movement of the moveable vehicle panel along a first axis, along a second axis that is different than the first axis, and along a third axis that is different than the first axis and the second axis.

Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring the condition of a pneumatic tyre including a pressure sensor(s) to measure an internal pressure within the tyre. A speed sensor(s) measures a rotational speed of the tyre. A controller is configured to receive data from the pressure sensor and the speed sensor and output indications related to a condition of the tyre. The controller determines the output indications by tracking the internal pressure with respect to time during use of the tyre, identifying at least one change in internal tyre pressure in a time interval. The time interval is between a first reference time and a second reference time, the reference times corresponding to points at which the speed sensor indicates different rotational speeds of the tyre. The controller further monitors the pressure change as a function of rotational speed of the tyre to provide an indicator of tyre condition.

Abstract: A crown plug for a tree of an oil/gas well/wellhead has a securement arrangement for securing the crown plug within the tree. The main body of the crown plug comprises a solid body creating the barrier within the production bore. The solid body creates a robust, strong and reliable barrier. The crown plug is retained within the outer member through inward distortion which secures the crown plug. The securement arrangement arises from an inward radial force that distorts the outer member inwardly to grip a component located within the outer member. The outer member elastically deforms and the outer member returns to a released position once the clamping force is released. Two concentric oppositely arranged tapered surfaces move axially to create the inwardly directed force. The clamping force and the solid body together provide an improved crown plug which is easy and reliable to operate.