Abstract: When a power supply ECU receives a signal requesting test electric power transmission, the power supply ECU has a plurality of electric power transmission portions start transmission of electric power for positioning, and determines an electric power transmission portion with which a vehicle is carrying out positioning based on which of a plurality of detection portions has detected effective electric power. The vehicle transmits a first signal to a charging station when positioning is completed. When the power supply ECU receives the first signal and it is determined that the vehicle has stopped at the electric power transmission portion which is the subject of electric power transmission, the power supply ECU has the electric power transmission portion which is the subject of electric power transmission transmit electric power higher than electric power for positioning.

Abstract: A vehicle emits a first signal when the vehicle moves after reception of electric power from an electric power transmission device by an electric power reception device is completed and when a preparatory condition for the vehicle to move is satisfied after reception of electric power from the electric power transmission device by the electric power reception device is completed. When a charging station receives the first signal, the charging station emits a second signal notifying that a state allows charging.

Abstract: A charging device 2 is a device for charging a battery 30 of a battery-type forklift 1 provided with the battery and at least one motor, the motor driven by the power supplied from the battery. The charging device 2 includes: a power conversion unit 73 that converts an alternating-current power to direct-current power, a control unit 70 that controls charging of the battery 30 based on an instruction from an in-vehicle control device 60 mounted on the battery-type forklift 1, a feed terminal that supplies the direct-current power to the battery 30, a communication terminal for communicating with the battery-type forklift 1, and a startup terminal for transmitting a signal for staring up the in-vehicle control device 60.

Abstract: A method for controlling recharging of a battery of a hybrid vehicle when the vehicle is stationary, the vehicle including a heat engine and at least one electric machine that can simultaneously or independently generate movement of the vehicle in electric, thermal, and hybrid operating modes, according to rolling conditions and a state of charge of a traction battery providing a power supply of the electric machine. The recharging of the battery is activated when the vehicle is stationary, at request of a driver acting on a dedicated interface.

Abstract: A control device that controls a charging apparatus and a power supplying apparatus stops charging to a secondary battery when a connecting terminal is connected to each of both of a charging terminal and a discharging terminal. Also, the control device continues to stop the charging when the charging-stopped state is detected by the cut-off detecting portion.

Abstract: A charging system for an electric vehicle includes: a power supply; a cable having first and second ends, the first end attached to the power supply, the cable comprising a charging conductor and a cooling conduit, each of which extends from the first end to the second end; and a connector attached to the second end of the cable, the connector having a form factor corresponding to a charge port of the electric vehicle; wherein the cooling conduit is adapted to convey a fluid that cools the charging conductor.

Abstract: A park assist system may, in response to receiving a signal indicating that a remote inductive charge source is within a vicinity of a vehicle, transition from a park assist mode to a wireless charging mode. During the wireless charging mode, the park assist system generates instructions to assist a driver in positioning the vehicle relative to the inductive charge source.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods are presented to transfer energy between an energy storage device (ESD) at an electrified vehicle (EV) and an AC or DC external load such as an electric grid, appliance or power tool. A portable EVETA can engage an EV charge inlet couple an EV, and can provide an AC outlet, a grid interface and a DC connector for coupling external loads. An EVETA can be used at a remote construction site or campsite to power high current equipment, obviating the need to transport an electric generator. An EVETA can be configured for data and control communication with the EV to coordinate energy transfer. An EVETA can receive a predetermined ESD state of charge limit so that the transfer process can be terminated to preserve sufficient charge for EV return to a desired destination. A human machine interface enables user input reception and information display.

Abstract: Disclosed are a device and method for reducing a peak load of electric energy within a building using an electric vehicle (EV) and a device for managing the electric energy of the EV. The device includes, for control of the electric energy within the building using electric energy of the EV, a vehicle information extraction section connected to the EV and configured to extract vehicle information of the EV, an energy demand amount prediction section configured to predict a demand amount of the electric energy within the building, and a charging/discharging schedule determination section configured to determine a charging/discharging schedule of the EV based on the vehicle information and the demand amount of the electric energy within the building.

Abstract: A method for controlling an electric machine in a hybrid or electric motor vehicle fed by a battery by power electronics, the battery including an assembly of modules interconnected in series and the method realizes a module-commutation in which each module can be selectively disconnected from the assembly. The method includes: calculating energy losses as a function of current operating characteristics of the electric machine, or respectively for each of a plurality of possible module-commutation configurations; determining at least one optimum module-commutation configuration from the plurality of possible module-commutation configurations, reducing energy losses to a minimum; and commutating the modules according to the previously determined optimum commutation configuration.

Abstract: A battery that supplies electric power to a battery-driven work vehicle, includes: battery cells; a casing including storing the battery cells in a space surrounded by the top, the bottom, and the sides thereof; an inlet hole open to the side to introduce a gas into the casing; an outlet hole open to a side facing the side to which the inlet hole is open, and discharging the gas from an inside of the casing; and a fan introducing the gas from the inlet hole into the casing to make the gas flow in contact with the top and bottom surfaces of the battery cells, and then discharging the gas from the inside the casing, wherein the casing includes rod-shaped members extended from the inlet hole to the outlet hole, and wherein the rod-shaped members come in contact with the bottom surface of the battery cell.

Abstract: A fuel cell system according to the present invention comprises: a fuel cell and a secondary battery, each acting as a power supply source; a first converter a second converter provided between the fuel cell and the secondary battery and first and second loads; a first inverter provided between the first and second converters and the first load and a second inverter provided between the first and second converters and the second load; a first controller that controls an output of the fuel cell by controlling the first converter; and a second controller configured separately from the first controller, the second controller controlling the second converter, the first inverter and the second inverter to thereby control outputs supplied to the first inverter and the second inverter, including an output from the secondary battery. The first and second controllers are connected so as to be able to communication with each other regarding failure information on respective control targets.

Abstract: A slide rail by which a conveyance seat is slidably coupled to a floor of a conveyance includes: a lower rail attached on the floor; an upper rail slidably assembled to the lower rail and attached to the conveyance seat; and a locking spring supported by the upper rail and having a locking piece that is inserted into a locking slit formed in the lower rail to prohibit the upper rail and the lower rail from sliding relative to each other. The locking piece extends in a direction along a cross-section (the width direction) of the upper rail from a position in the locking spring, at which the locking spring is supported by the upper rail. The locking piece is inserted into the locking slit by deflection deformation of the locking piece in an in-plane direction of the cross-section (the height direction) of the upper rail.

Abstract: A seat apparatus for a vehicle includes: an unlocking lever that is operated so as to unfix a seat from a vehicle floor; and a control switch that is operated in order for the seat to switch between a deployed state in which the seat is supported on the vehicle floor and a folded state in which the seat is retracted in a concave retraction portion of the vehicle floor, when a support member of the seat is driven via the driving of an actuator, wherein the unlocking lever is provided in a back surface of a seatback which is disposed at an opening end of the concave retraction portion when the seatback is folded forward and the seat is retracted, and the control switch is provided integrally with the unlocking lever.

Abstract: A motorcycle passenger arm rest assembly includes a pair of mounting brackets that are mounted on a front surface of a motorcycle trunk lid, near each side of the lid. A support arm is connected to each bracket. The support arm carries an arm rest, to support the arm rests at a position suitable to support the arms of a motorcycle passenger. The support arms are configured to allow the arm rests to pivot from a first extended position, to provide support for a passenger's arms, to a second retracted position, to enable a passenger to easily mount and dismount from the passenger seating area.

Abstract: A vehicle with a driver's cab including a driver seat unit with a vertically suspended floor structure and including a steering control, a speed control, and a driver's seat. The cab is provided with a locking mechanism for preventing the floor structure from moving vertically in relation to the cab when the vehicle is immobile. The floor structure is able to move from a first position to a second position, lower than the first position, when the driver's door is opened and to move back to the first position when the driver's door is closed.

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a vehicle seat having a body. The body includes a center portion and four corner portions. A breathable coverstock covers a seating surface of the body. A plenum chamber is disposed below the body and is configured to receive and store a fluid. A cupped nozzle is disposed at each of the center portion and four corner portions. Each cupped nozzle includes a tapered base and a wide mouth proximate the coverstock. Fluid passageways extend through the body and connect the plenum chamber with the tapered base of each of the cupped nozzles. Pressurized fluid from the plenum chamber flows through the passageways to the cupped nozzles to deliver targeted airflow to a seated passenger.

Abstract: A holder for a replaceable mat used in a vehicle having a base and at least one flap with a free edge that secures the replaceable mat. The flap may be integral to the base and may also be flexible to improve the efficiency of loading the replaceable mat. In other embodiments the flap is independent from the base and operatively secured by an attachment device to the base. Other features improve the ease of use and protective capabilities of the holder. The holder also improves safety for use in vehicles and is inexpensive to manufacture. The replaceable mat is preferably absorbent and freely disposable.

Abstract: A vehicular console box includes a console body that is open on an upper side and that is attached to a floor panel of a vehicle. The console body includes a bottom portion that is positioned on an upper surface of the floor panel and sidewall portions that each stand from a corresponding one of two ends in a vehicle width direction of the bottom portion. The sidewall portions include rails that extend in a front-rear direction, the rails supporting a drink holder so that the drink holder is slidable in the front-rear direction.

Abstract: Stresses are decreased at joints of a support structure disposed on a body of a dump truck. The dump truck includes a body frame (2), a body (2), a support structure (12) disposed on the body and supported by the body frame, and load transmission structures configured to transmit a load from the support structure to the body frame and, to transmit a reaction force from the body frame to the support structure. The support structure has a plurality of vertical plates (12a, 12b) and a bottom plate (12c). The vertical plates are arranged along a direction in which the reaction force is received from the body frame, and the bottom plate is maintained in upward contact with these vertical plates. The bottom plate is divided into first areas and a second area. The first areas include areas where the bottom plate is in contact with the vertical plates, and the second area is an area other than the first areas.

Abstract: An industrial tank transport system used to transport an industrial tank without the use of a trailer. The industrial tank transport system is comprised of four components; a semi-tractor truck, a removable lift system, a dolly, and a tank. When these four components are combined together, the tank can be transported without the use of a conventional semi-tractor trailer. Various combinations of these four components are used to practice the various methods of raising and lowering the tank between a horizontal position and vertical position using the semi-tractor truck, transporting the dolly using the removable lift system and semi-tractor truck, attaching and removing the removable lift system to the semi-tractor truck, and attaching and removing the dolly to and from the tank using the removable lift system and semi-tractor truck.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lift gate system. In one embodiment, the lift gate system comprises a lift platform, a lifting mechanism, and at least one stop member. The lifting mechanism moves the lift platform between a raised position and a lowered position. The lift platform is substantially aligned with an extension plate when the lift platform is in the raised position. The stop members are positioned relative to the lift platform to provide a gap between the extension plate and the lift platform when the lift platform is in the raised position.

Abstract: A trailer is provided for removing a boat lift from a body of water. The trailer has a trailer body with a stationary axle at one end thereof. A lifting surface is movably positioned relative to the trailer body and is movable upwardly therefrom with a scissor lift. A pivoting axle assembly is provided on the trailer body so as to lift the wheels of the stationary axle to allow for the trailer to be moved within the boat lift. When the wheels of the stationary axle are lowered by raising the pivoting axle assembly, the lifting surface can then be moved upwardly so as to contact and lift the boat lift out of the body of water.

Abstract: A fluid tank sized to be deliverable by a land based transport, and a means for pressurizing the fluid tank. The fluid tank may be used in oilfield operations field generally, but not exclusively. The fluid tank may be useful for fluid management in a hydraulic fracturing environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a roll over restraint system for a vehicle. The roll over restraint system includes a mattress, restraint belt section, and one or more activation sensors. The restraint belt section extends laterally across the mattress. The one or more activation sensors detect the occurrence of at least one of a vehicle declaration threshold, a vehicle attitude change threshold, or a vehicle crash and in response thereto generate a signal. The signal results in at least one pre-tensioning devices increasing the tension applied to the restraint belt section and/or inflation of the restraint belt section.

Abstract: A tie-down strap is described, comprising a length of fabric having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein a loop is securely formed at the distal end. A first hook having a first eye, is provided, wherein the loop passes through the first eye. A second hook, having a different configuration from the first hook is provided, having a second eye wherein the loop passes through the second eye. The second hook is sized and configured to pass through the first eye of the first hook.

Abstract: Described herein is a sports board having a light-transmissive foam body that has an outer top surface, an outer bottom surface, and an outer peripheral edge surface extending between the outer top and bottom surfaces, and a lighting circuit that includes a plurality of light sources embedded in the light-transmissive foam body such that light generated by the plurality of light sources is transmitted through the light-transmissive foam body and exits through at least one of the outer top surface or the outer peripheral edge surface.

Abstract: An actuator is configured to adjust the radiation direction of light emitted from a light source of a lamp unit in a lamp case including a lamp housing having an opening at least at one side and a cover that blocks the opening. The actuator includes: a case body having an internal space serving as an installation space; a drive motor disposed in the installation space; and a driven body having a driving force transmitting portion to which driving force is transmitted from the drive motor, and an output shaft that is coupled to the lamp unit and that outputs the driving force transmitted to the driving force transmitting portion to the lamp unit. The driven body is supported by the case body so as to be movable in the front-rear direction of the lamp unit. The driving force transmitting portion and the output shaft are integral with each other.

Abstract: A distribution pattern of the vehicle headlight is transitioned according to a vehicle speed, between three light distribution patterns. The patterns are a normal mode corresponding to a light distribution variable control state, an OFF mode corresponding to a low-beam state, and a residential mode corresponding to a high-beam light distribution that does not give a glare to pedestrians. It is determined whether or not a detected vehicle speed is within a predetermined range that enables transition of the light distribution pattern to the residential mode, and it is determined whether or not an immediately-preceding execution state of the light distribution pattern has been the normal mode. Transition between modes of the light distribution pattern is prohibited when a detected vehicle speed is determined to be within a predetermined range, and the immediately-preceding execution state is determined to have been the normal mode.

Abstract: A lighting control system and a lighting control method to implement, in an automotive vehicle, external running lights in different available lighting configurations are provided. The lighting control method includes detecting at least one environment parameter, selecting among the different available lighting configurations and depending on the parameter, which lighting configurations can be implemented, depending on the parameter, defining in which order the selected lighting configurations are implemented when an input device is manually actuated, detecting a manual actuation on the input device, depending on a motion of the input device or a motion on the input device, implementing at least one lighting configuration that is chosen among the selected lighting configurations according to the implementation order.

Abstract: A housing having an extrusion forming a first channel and a second channel; a lighting system in the first channel adapted to direct light away from the first channel; a mounting system in the second channel adapted to couple the extrusion to a vehicle; a first end cap including a first connector, the first end cap being coupled to a first end of the extrusion; a second end cap including a second connector, the second end cap being coupled to a second end of the extrusion; wherein the first connector and the second connector are electrically coupled to one another, and wherein the first connector and the second connector are electrically coupled to the lighting system.

Abstract: The system utilizes the so-called “third brake-light” on the rear of an automobile to provide indication to other drivers that one or more occupants in a vehicle are not wearing a safety belt. The system provides a sensor to determine if an occupant is present and if their safety belt is latched. If not, the system causes the third brake light to flash slowly. This warns other drivers of a dangerous situation, allowing the other drivers to perhaps provide greater distance between themselves and the vehicle, or to change lanes so as to reduce the possibility of a collision with unprotected occupants. The system also informs law enforcement of a violation of safety belt laws, allowing the situation to be corrected by law enforcement pulling over the vehicle and issuing a warning or citation. In one embodiment, the system is implemented with a separate indicator of the lack of safety belt or an unsafe condition, such as an additional light.

Abstract: A decal for a vehicle is provided herein. The decal includes a plurality of light sources and a photoluminescent structure configured to luminesce in response to excitation by at least a portion of the light sources. A decorative layer has a pattern that is at least partially illuminated by the photoluminescent structure when the photoluminescent structure is in luminescent state is provided.

Abstract: A body structure of a vehicular rear lamp attachment portion includes a drawing structural surface of a side outer panel and a housing panel. The drawing structural surface is provided at both end portions of a vehicle rear end portion in a vehicle width direction, is drawn inward in the vehicle width direction, and has a fixed surface at a rear end of the drawing structural surface. A housing panel has a side surface portion and a front end portion. The side surface portion extends forward in a vehicle longitudinal direction. The front end portion is joined to the fixed surface.

Abstract: An illuminated storage assembly disposed within a vehicle is provided herein. The illuminated storage assembly includes a housing defining a storage compartment laterally extending into an instrument panel. A cover is operably coupled to the housing to support the cover between open and closed positions. A light source is disposed within the illuminated storage assembly and is configured to illuminate a feature of the illuminated storage assembly based on the position of the cover.

Abstract: An indicator assembly is disclosed having a first light source and a second light source positioned relative to a surface. An overlap region may be formed between the first light source and second light source depending upon the relative intensity of the light sources, which may be used to convey information to a user and/or to provide an alternative visual indicator of a gauge.

Abstract: An illumination system for a vehicle includes a truck bed defining a cargo space, a bumper positioned vehicle rearward of the truck bed, and a tailgate defining a recessed surface and rotatable between substantially open and substantially closed positions. A first optically interactive portion is positioned on the truck bed and a second optically interactive portion is positioned on the tailgate. A light source is positioned on the recessed surface of the tailgate. The light source and the first and second optically interactive surfaces are configured to illuminate the cargo space when the tailgate is in the substantially open position and illuminate the bumper when the tailgate is in the substantially closed position.

Abstract: A technique to adequately provide a sound pressure of a horn that is less affected by a flow of air. In a motorcycle including a front cover for laterally covering a horn, the front cover includes an outer cover and an inner cover located inwardly of the outer cover in a vehicle-width direction. The inner cover includes an air guide surface extending in a vehicle-longitudinal direction. The horn is placed at the rear of the air guide surface. The inner cover further includes a relief portion leaning outwardly in the vehicle-width direction to steer clear of a vehicle forward side of the horn. The inner cover includes a covering provided on a surface contiguous with the air guide surface to cover at least a part of the vehicle forward side of the horn. The covering has a mesh structure.

Abstract: A steering wheel cover with driver alert system is an apparatus that attaches to a vehicle's steering wheel. The apparatus utilizes a driver alert system to detect when a driver is falling asleep while operating a vehicle and signal an alarm. The driver alert system accomplishes this by monitoring a driver's grip on the steering wheel. When a driver's grip loosens, the driver alert system signals an alarm to wake the driver. The steering wheel cover with integrated driver alert system is fitted to an existing vehicle's steering wheel with minimal if any modifications and utilizes an external power source to charge the apparatus when the vehicle is not in use.

Abstract: In a method for recognizing a load state and for removing problems that may result from such a load state of a vehicle, measures are provided for recognizing the overall vehicle mass and/or load mass of a vehicle as well as for detecting a non-uniform load of a vehicle, and reaction possibilities are provided for the functionality, impaired by such a load, of a distance sensor situated on the vehicle.

Abstract: A user of a motor vehicle is warned of a risk of collision of the motor vehicle with an object by determining the risk of collision and warning the user by way of an interior lighting device provided to illuminate an interior of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A working vehicle periphery monitoring system includes: image capturing devices attached to a working vehicle with a vessel and capturing the periphery of the working vehicle to output image information; a bird's eye image synthesizing unit synthesizing the image information to generate a bird's eye image information for displaying bird's eye images of the working vehicle and the periphery thereof; and a display control unit displaying at least one of a first bird's eye image obtained by superimposing a first vessel image including the vessel other than a part of the vessel at a rear side of the working vehicle on an area of the working vehicle in the bird's eye image and a second bird's eye image obtained by superimposing a second vessel image including all of the vessel on the area.

Abstract: A work vehicle periphery monitoring system includes a plurality of imaging apparatuses which are attached to the work vehicle and image the periphery of a work vehicle to output image information, a display control unit which displays an image based on image information which is output from imaging apparatuses, and a pattern indicating information relating to the work vehicle periphery monitoring system on a monitor, and a pattern display control unit which changes a display position at which the pattern is displayed on the monitor 50 based on a display switching signal for switching a display of the monitor, before and after switching the display of the monitor.

Abstract: In an image display system, an image processing portion uses a function of a display image synthesis section to generate a display image to be displayed on a display portion from at least a part of a plurality of images. Further, the image processing portion uses a function of a record image synthesis section to generate a record image to be recorded from at least a part of the plurality of images. The record image is different from the display image. This enables to use the display image to provide parking assistance and record the record image with a drive recorder. The image display system can be used to not only provide parking assistance but also exercise a function of the drive recorder.

Abstract: A trailer backup assist system of a vehicle includes a camera disposed at a vehicle and having a field of view exterior and rearward of the vehicle. An image processor is operable to process image data captured by the camera. With a trailer connected at the rear of the vehicle, the image processor is operable to determine an angle of the trailer relative to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. A user input is operable by a user to select a general direction or zone of travel of the trailer during a reversing maneuver of the vehicle. Responsive to the determined trailer angle and the selected zone of travel, the trailer backup assist system is operable to control the steering of the vehicle to drive the vehicle and trailer rearward such that the trailer travels generally towards a region encompassed by the selected direction or zone of travel.

Abstract: A camera module for a vision system of a vehicle includes a housing, a circuit element and a lens. The housing has a base portion and a lens portion. The circuit element includes CMOS imaging sensor and associated circuitry. The CMOS imaging sensor has a dynamic range of greater than approximately 100 dB. The dynamic range of the imaging sensor may follow, at least in part, a non-linear response curve. The base portion and the lens portion are welded or sealed together to substantially limit water intrusion into the camera module and the camera module may include shielding to limit or reduce electronic noise. The camera module is configured for mounting at a rear portion of the vehicle so that the imaging sensor has a rearward field of view.

Abstract: A rear view mirror assembly having a base portion to be fixed on the motor vehicle and a movable portion attached to the base portion. Said portions can be positioned at least in an operating position and in a folded position and define an interface having teeth for raising and lowering the base portion relative to the movable portion when they are rotated. A biasing mechanism may also be provided for holding the base portion against the movable portion. Contact areas protrude from said teeth that may provide additional resistance against rotation of the movable portion to the base portion through an angle of rotation ? of at least about 10° from the folded position to the operating position.

Abstract: A system is provided for detecting a blind spot for a driver of a vehicle. The system includes a side mirror. The side mirror is arranged on a body of the vehicle and includes a side mirror body, a mirror, and a supporting structure. The system also includes a detection system. The detection system is physically coupled with the side mirror to detect an object in a detection zone of the detection system. The detection zone covers the blind spot, and the detection system includes a detection module, an alert indicator, and a control module. The detection module includes at least one of a transmitter and a receiver, and the alert indicator is configured to send an alert light to the driver at a predetermined angle such that the alert light does not interfere with drivers of other vehicles close to the vehicle.

Abstract: Apparatus for holding food items in a vehicle are disclosed. The apparatus include a mount for separably attaching to an air vent of a vehicle and for retaining a container. The apparatus can be used to temporarily hold items such as food condiments.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a rack for securing objects to a vehicle for automotive transportation. The rack includes at least one horizontal mounting bar, wherein each horizontal mounting bar may be deconstructed into multiple sections, at least two vertical towers, wherein each vertical tower includes an opening through which a horizontal mounting bar may be positioned, and attachment devices which attach the vertical towers to the vehicle. Shoulder bolts may be used in the vertical towers, such that the horizontal mounting bars may pivot when attached to the vertical towers. Bar connectors may be used to add horizontal mounting bars to change the shape of the rack. Safety straps and safety strap holders may be used in addition to the attachment devices to secure the rack to the vehicle. A bicycle wheel mount may be used to store a front bicycle tire on the bicycle during vehicle transportation.