Abstract: A body hoisting state display device to be mounted on a dump truck includes: an angle detection unit that detects a rotation angle of the body with respect to the frame; a seating detection unit that detects whether or not the body is seated on the frame; a calculation unit that causes an inclination angle of the body at which the body is rotated with respect to the frame from a seated state of the body to be calculated, based on the rotation angle detected by the angle detection unit, as a ratio to an angle of a rotatable range that is defined between the seated state and a state in which the hydraulic cylinder is stopped at the position short of the position at which the hydraulic cylinder is extended to the maximal extent; and a display control unit that causes the ratio of the inclination angle of the body that is calculated by the calculation unit to be displayed on a display screen.

Abstract: A tie down strap includes one or more inelastic strap section with an elastic section connecting the inelastic sections. An end of a first inelastic strap section includes a buckle or ring. The first inelastic strap section includes a first hook and loop arrangement and the second inelastic strap section includes a second hook and loop arrangement engageable to the first hook and loop arrangement to hold the strap in a loop configuration to secure an object. The inelastic strap sections are flat, multi-ply straps and the elastic section comprises two spaced-apart elastic cords, each cord stitched or otherwise secured at opposite ends to the respective first and second inelastic strap sections. The elastic cords can be composed of woven, flattened BUNGEE cord material.

Abstract: A logistics assembly is configured to be coupled to a sidewall of a trailer. The logistics assembly includes a logistics strip configured to be coupled to an inside surface the sidewall of the trailer and a splicing plate configured to be coupled to an outside surface the sidewall of the trailer. The splicing plate is spaced-apart from the logistics strip to define a channel therebetween, and the logistics strip includes a plurality of vertically-spaced slots aligned with the channel. The logistics assembly further includes an insert engaged with the logistics strip and the splicing plate. The insert is configured to block access from inside the trailer through at least one slot of the logistics strip in order to prevent debris from entering through the slot and into a channel between the logistics strip and the splicing plate.

Abstract: An improved tensioner mechanism for a tiedown assembly, the mechanism including a handle latch which automatically locks the handle to the body of the mechanism once the handle is moved to the closed/engaged position. The handle latch provides enhanced resistance to environmental conditions, and improved positive locking capability.

Abstract: A triaxially braided strap includes a plurality of axial strands and a plurality of longitudinal strands including a first boundary strand and a second boundary strand. Each strand of the plurality of axial strands is routed, in a repeating pattern and in the following order: under the first boundary strand; around the first boundary strand; between respective portions of a pair of axial strands that are routed between the first boundary strand and the second boundary strand; under the second boundary strand; around the second boundary strand; and between respective portions of a pair of axial strands that are routed between the second boundary strand and the first boundary strand.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicular lamp having a light source and a light guide body. In the vehicular lamp, the light guide body is configured by a first and a second rod shaped light guiding portions disposed at positions spaced apart from each other, and a planar light guiding portion disposed to connect the circumferential surface portions of the first and second rod shaped light guiding portions with each other. Further, the light source configured to include a first light source and a second light source disposed to cause light to be incident from an end portion surfaces of the first and the second rod shaped light guiding portions, respectively, and then configured to make each of the first light source and the second light source to emit a different color light with each other.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling the taillight of a vehicle are disclosed. The apparatus includes a visible light wireless communication data generation unit, a brightness control unit, a variable pulse position modulation (VPPM) signal generation unit, and a light source. The visible light wireless communication data generation unit generates information about the operation of a vehicle. The brightness control unit generates a brightness control value that is used to control the brightness of a light source installed at the tail of the vehicle. The variable pulse position modulation (VPPM) signal generation unit controls a pulse position and a pulse width within a unit pulse section of a pulse that controls the light source based on the information about the operation of the vehicle and the brightness control value.

Abstract: A vehicle or trailer side marker and/or downlight (10) includes a casing or housing (1) and adjustable mounting (4,5), an internal reflector an internal baffle or shield, a light source, a lens or diffuser cover to allow adjustment of beam orientation, direction or angular spread to determine ground spread and beam upper margin limits so as not to dazzle others.

Abstract: An acceleration communication system may communicate acceleration information about a transportation apparatus to one or more persons. A lighting system may be attached to the transportation apparatus. An acceleration detector may detect the direction of lateral acceleration of the transportation apparatus. A light controller may cause the lighting system to illuminate in a manner that indicates the direction of the lateral acceleration detected by the acceleration detector.

Abstract: A cup-holder arrangement for a vehicle includes a cup-holder, a lighting unit; and a control unit for controlling a color gradient of the lighting unit as a function of a temperature setting of the cup-holder or of a temperature in or on the cup-holder.

Abstract: A vehicle approach alert device for a saddle-ridden electric vehicle is a vehicle approach alert device for a saddle-ridden electric vehicle that is provided with a sound emitter that is attached on the vehicle body of a saddle-ridden electric vehicle having an electric motor in a power engine, and that emits an alert sound to a surrounding area for notifying the surrounding area of approach of the saddle-ridden electric vehicle, such that sound emission of the sound emitter is controlled, and the sound emitter is arranged so that the direction of sound emission is oriented diagonally downward and forward of the saddle-ridden electric vehicle.

Abstract: A safety apparatus for use as a roadside warning device comprises a base, a light source disposed within the base and adapted to project light away from the base, and an alert system rotatably attached to the base. The alert system includes a plurality of arms shaped to form a visual alert member, wherein at least first and second arms are collapsible upon a third arm. A plurality of lights are disposed on one or more of the first, second, and third arms. In a first orientation, the alert system is disposed at a non-zero angle with respect to the base and the first, second, and third arms of the alert system are formed into the visual alert member and, in a second orientation, the alert system is collapsed and parallel to the base.

Abstract: A method and a device are disclosed for detecting a drivable region of a road, the method comprising the steps of: deriving a disparity map from a gray-scale map including the road and detecting the road from the disparity map; removing a part with a height above the road greater than a predetermined height threshold from the disparity map so as to generate a sub-disparity map; converting the sub-disparity map into a U-disparity map; detecting the drivable region from the U-disparity map; and converting the drivable region detected from the U-disparity map into the drivable region within the gray-scale map.

Abstract: A rearview imaging system for a vehicle includes at least one video camera mounted at the rear of the vehicle for providing a wide angle horizontal field of view (FoV) rearwardly of the vehicle, and a display device in the vehicle at a position viewable by the driver. A video processor subdivides the camera FoV into three horizontally disposed sub-FOVs and displaying said sub-FoVs on visually separated side-by-side regions of the display device screen. The horizontal position and/or extent of at least one sub-FoV is variable as a function of the motion of the vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a control method for an around view stop mode. A control method for an around view stop mode in an around view monitoring system, including a plurality of cameras provided on an exterior of a vehicle to photograph a situation outside the vehicle, a monitor provided inside the vehicle to output images photographed by the cameras, a door opening sensor provided on one side of a vehicle door to check whether the door is opened or closed, and an around view mode operating switch operating an around view mode while stopping, includes stopping the vehicle; changing a gear to a P state or a parking brake to a brake-on state; and outputting the images from the monitor.

Abstract: Provided is a head-up display device that can detect background brightness with a simple constitution. A HUD device (1) is provided with: a display device (20) that outputs display light (L) that shows a display image; a combiner (50) that has a concave surface (50a) to which the display light (L) output by the display device (20) is incident, said combiner (50) concentrating the incident display light (L) so as to allow an observer (2) to see the display image from the concave surface (50a) side superimposed on a background from the front; and an optical sensor (31) that is positioned below the combiner (50) and detects the brightness of the light reaching that optical sensor (31). The combiner (50) has a light guide body (60) which is at the lower edge part thereof and is integrated with the combiner (50).

Abstract: A vehicle side rear-view mirror assembly having a means for exposing a blind spot includes a mirror housing, a support frame, a backing plate, a mirror glass; a connecting means which connects the mirror glass to the backing plate such that the mirror glass is pivoted on the connecting means about a rotating axis. A motion actuator rotates the mirror glass about the rotating axis. The assembly further includes adjustment means to adjust the predetermined position of the mirror glass, which includes a motion height adjustment means to adjust the height of the motion actuator, and a rotating axis defining member which can be rotated by a rotating means independently of the backing plate and the mirror glass. A switch is installed on a steering wheel to activate the motion actuator, the switch having two conductive wires which can be connected by a conductive metal piece.

Abstract: An exterior mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mounting portion mountable at a side of a vehicle, a mirror head portion at the mounting portion, and an actuator. The mirror head portion includes a mirror casing and a reflective element at least partially housed at the mirror casing. The actuator is operable to impart pivotal movement of the reflective element mirror relative to the mirror casing to adjust a rearward field of view of a driver of the vehicle. The actuator includes a drive post that is pivotally attached at the reflective element. The actuator also includes a motor that rotatably drives a clutch device to adjust the drive post to adjust the reflective element relative to the mirror casing. The clutch device allows for manual adjustment of the reflective element and the drive post in a non-ratcheting manner.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mounting portion mountable at a side of a vehicle, a mirror head portion adjustably mounted at the mounting portion, and a reflective element at the mirror head portion. An actuator is operable to impart pivotal movement of the mirror head portion relative to the mounting portion and about a generally vertical pivot axis to pivotally adjust the mirror head portion relative to the side of the vehicle at which the mounting portion is mounted. The actuator comprises at least two motors and the motors are operable in tandem to cooperatively rotatably drive a common gear of a gear system to pivot the mirror head portion relative to the mounting portion. Responsive to a determination of the rotational movement being below a threshold speed, a shutoff circuit deactivates at least one of the motors irrespective of current draw by the motor.

Abstract: A trailer hitch step, molded of a first material, has a reinforcing member formed of a second material. The reinforcing member is vertically disposed along an axis and extends from the step body through the throat region.

Abstract: A foldable bicycle carry rack includes a frame, a support member, a connection member and two plates. The support member is connected to the first end of the frame. The connection member has an installation hole to receive the first end of the frame and the two plates are connected to two sides of the connection member. Each plate has a first end protruding from the connection member and the support member is connected to the two respective first ends of the two plates. The plates and the support member are synchronically pivoted about a pivot unit which extends through the plates, the connection member and the frame. The plates and the support member are pivoted about the pivot unit until the plates and the support member are parallel to the frame to fold the bicycle carry rack.

Abstract: In an example, a quick release license plate holder with a low and/or compact profile is provided. In an example, the holder includes a bolt assembly having a first end to attach to a vehicle and a second end to quick release a support plate for holding the vehicle license plate. In an example, the quick release and re-attachment may be tool-less and/or may not require a re-leveling. In another example, the quick release may not require the same specific tool as a typical OEM license plate bracket and/or may require less application of the same specific tool.

Abstract: A engine control unit comprises: a three-phase bridge circuit that has a first end connected to the first end of the first load and a second end connected to a ground, the three-phase bridge circuit performing commutation control on an alternating-current power supplied from the motor generator or driving the motor generator; a DC-DC converter connected between the first end of the three-phase bridge circuit and a second end of the control switch; a diode that has an anode connected to the battery connecting terminal and a cathode connected to the second end of the control switch; a voltage detecting circuit that detects a voltage of the battery connecting terminal; a first switch element connected between a second end of the coil and the ground; a second switch element connected between a second end of the first load and the ground; and a control circuit.

Abstract: A shock absorbing member includes an outer peripheral wall having a polygonal cross-sectional shape and including a plurality of side portions, and a plurality of ribs, on an inner side of the outer peripheral wall, radially extending from a central axis and connected to an intermediate position of each of the side portions. A boundary position of adjacent side portions on an outer peripheral surface of the outer peripheral wall is defined as a vertex, an intermediate position of each side portion on the outer peripheral surface of the outer peripheral wall is defined as a rib connection point, and portions segmenting each of the side portion into two, with the rib connection point as a boundary, are each defined as a half-side portion.

Abstract: A system for controlling an airbag may include: an accident information collector configured to collect accident information and divide an entire road into a plurality of sections; an accident information analyzer configured to generate statistical information for each section by analyzing the accident information; a threshold value calculator configured to calculate a threshold value for each section, wherein the threshold value is a reference for inflating the airbag; and a inflation controller configured to determine whether to inflate the airbag based on the threshold value for each section.

Abstract: Airbag systems comprising at least one energy-absorbing component configured to absorb energy generated during the deployment of an airbag cushion. In some embodiments, a system may include a steering wheel assembly and an airbag assembly. The airbag assembly may comprise a housing configured to couple to the steering wheel assembly, an inflator coupled to the housing, and an airbag cushion coupled with the inflator. A first gap may be disposed between the inflator and at least one energy-absorbing component. A force from a deployment of the airbag cushion may cause the first gap to close and may result in contact between the inflator and at least one energy-absorbing component. The contact between the inflator and one or more of the energy-absorbing components transfers energy from the deployment of the airbag to one or more of the energy-absorbing components.

Abstract: An automated vision inspection system detects whether a cushion of a side curtain airbag assembly system is twisted. The cushion is provided a plurality of markings arrayed along a longitudinal extent of the cushion. Each marking can be defined by a group of four distinct characters or indicia. Each indicium can be defined by polygonal shaped pixels which allow the inspection system to find clear edges of the marking and thereby determine marking orientation. By determining orientation, the inspection system can compare the inspected marking to a master image of the marking to determine if the cushion is in a twisted state or non-twisted state.

Abstract: A curable coating composition that exhibits improved cure and adhesion to various substrates, especially synthetic textiles used in the manufacture of air bags, and good air pressure holding performance.

Abstract: A seat belt retractor with a speed-controlled load limiting device has a belt shaft pivot-mounted in a retractor frame, a blocking device for locking the belt shaft relative to the retractor frame) in the belt extraction direction when a predetermined value of the belt webbing extraction acceleration and/or of vehicle deceleration is exceeded, and at least two toothed elements which, upon activation of the load limiting device move relative to each other. One of the toothed elements performs an oscillatory motion, wherein both parts feature teeth, with which they alternately engage and disengage during the relative motion belt shaft has a first and a second part. The second part can be locked relative to the retractor frame, and each of the toothed elements is allocated to a different part of the belt shaft.

Abstract: A wireless communication system including a portable device and a vehicle device configured to transmit information including a vehicle state. The portable device includes a telecommunication unit that obtains, through an information network, information including procedures that should be taken in accordance with the vehicle state or state of the portable device, a display, and a control unit that shows on the display the vehicle state based on the information transmitted from the vehicle device or the state of the portable device based on information of the portable device. When a measure should be taken in accordance with the vehicle state or the state of the portable device, the control unit shows on the display the procedures included in the information obtained by telecommunication unit.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a method for controlling a vehicle using driver authorization, to an on-vehicle terminal, to a biometric identity card, to a biometric identification system, and to a method for providing a vehicle occupant protection function using the biometric identification card and the terminal. According to one embodiment, a vehicle occupant protection and tracking function is provided such that a smart key function is provided to perform driver authorization and vehicle control operation using a biometric identity card, a chauffeur service provision status is informed through communications between a terminal such as a mobile phone and the biometric identity card, and the vehicle is tracked upon receiving the information on the chauffeur service provision status.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for programming a wiper system (10; 10a) for vehicle windscreens, in which for operating respectively a windscreen wiper (14, 15) a wiper module (12, 13) on the driver's side is programmed as master module (36) and a wiper module (12, 13) on the passenger's side is programmed as slave module (37), wherein the wiper modules (12, 13) consist of a reversing motor (18), if applicable a gear (19), a holder (22, 23) for fastening to the body of a vehicle, and a control (20), wherein in the control (20) at least data for a program sequence (38), vehicle-specific characteristic data (39) and data for the operation of the wiper module (12, 13) as master module (36) or respectively as slave module (37) are stored, wherein at least the wiper module (12, 13) on the driver's side is connected via an on-board wiring system interface (30) and a first data communication line (32) with a vehicle control unit (28).

Abstract: The invention relates to a windscreen wiper system, particularly for a motor vehicle. The system comprises a wiper blade (4) hinged to a drive arm (1) via an adaptor (2) connected to the arm (1) and to a hydraulic connector (3), which in turn is connected to the blade (4) and comprises at least one inlet coupling (6) designed to be coupled to a cleaning and de-icing fluid feed (5). The system also comprises a rigid joining part (7, 8), one end of which is coupled to the inlet coupling (6), and the other end of which is intended to be coupled to the fluid feed (5). In this way, the connection between the fluid feed (5) and the connector is made secure and reliable. In addition, the joining part provides an offset which makes connecting and disconnecting easier for the user, particularly when the user wishes to change a worn blade, and enables the whole of the connection to be concealed more easily and then given a more attractive appearance.

Abstract: The landing gear elevator includes a motor that is configured to connect with a trailer landing gear rod in order to raise and lower the respective tractor-trailer. The motor includes a rechargeable powering member coupled thereto in order to remotely power the motor. The motor includes a plurality of handles to provide a variety of gripping locales when in use. The motor is coupled to a gear reducer in order to exchange rpm for torque needed to raise and lower the tractor-trailer landing gear. The gear reducer includes a drive shaft that connects with a drive coupling. The drive coupling is configured to attach and lock itself to the trailer landing gear rod. A power/speed control switch provides optional output of the motor and gear reducer.

Abstract: Parking-lock arrangement for a motor-vehicle transmission. The parking-lock arrangement has a parking-lock wheel which is mounted such that it can be rotated about a first axis. The parking-lock arrangement has a parking-lock pawl which is mounted such that it can be moved between a locking position and a release position. The parking-lock arrangement has an actuating arrangement which actuates the parking-lock pawl and is mounted such that it can be rotated about a second axis over an angular range. The angular range has a first angular section, within which the parking-lock pawl can be actuated, and a second angular section, within which the parking-lock pawl is held in a position.

Abstract: An electronic parking brake system having selectable modes and varying parking brake actuation dependent on the selected mode and amount of parking brake application being requested. The system provides for varying interfaces with varying programmed outputs to control a vehicle's parking brake. One such mode being a boat launch mode in which an electronic parking brake is initially actuated to 100%, the amount of parking brake application is displayed, and the driver is allowed to modulate the parking brake application through + and ? buttons in combination with the visual display to allow the vehicle to back down a boat ramp using gravity.

Abstract: A road friction coefficient estimating unit calculates a tire sideslip angle and a cornering force, and estimates a road friction coefficient on the basis of the ratio of the calculated cornering force to the calculated tire sideslip angle. A vehicle travels on multiple road surfaces that differ in road friction coefficient, and tire sideslip angles and cornering forces on the road surfaces are detected in advance. The road friction coefficient estimating unit stores, in a memory, a correlation among the detected tire sideslip angles, the detected cornering forces, and the road friction coefficients in the form of numerical values or a mathematical expression, and estimates a road friction coefficient using the correlation stored in the memory.

Abstract: A master cylinder 5 includes: a first liquid chamber 51 generating a liquid pressure in response to a brake operation of a driver; and a second liquid chamber 52 communicated with a reservoir 4 and connected to a suction port 70 of a pump 7. In a state in which the reservoir 4 and a suction section 70 of the pump 7 are communicated via the second liquid chamber 52, a liquid pressure of the first liquid chamber 51 can create a wheel cylinder liquid pressure.

Abstract: A valve assembly (110) having a housing (124) into which are provided a first port (112), a second port (114) and a third port (116), and in which are located a first movable member (126), a second movable member (132) and a third movable member (152), the first movable member (126) being movable between a first position which causes the second movable member (132) to close the first port (112) to prevent any substantial flow of fluid through the first port (112), whilst the second (114) and third (116) ports remain open, a second position which causes the third movable member (152) to close the third port (116) to prevent any substantial flow of fluid through the third port (116), whilst the first (112) and second (114) ports remain open and flow of fluid between the first (112) and the second (114) part is permitted, and a third position which causes the second movable member (132) to close the first port (112) and the third movable member (152) to close the third port (116) to prevent any substantial flow

Abstract: A system method of estimating health of aircraft brake system friction material includes sensing a temperature of the friction material, and supplying the sensed temperature to a processor-implemented thermal model that is configured to estimate friction material temperatures at one or more locations on the friction material. The estimates of friction material temperatures are supplied to a processor-implemented thermal oxidation model that is configured, based on the estimates of friction material temperatures, to estimate friction material loss due to thermal oxidation. Data representative of runway fluid exposure are supplied to a processor-implemented catalytic oxidation model that is configured, based on the runway fluid exposure, to estimate friction material loss due to catalytic oxidation. The health of the friction material is estimated based on the estimates of friction material loss from the processor-implemented thermal oxidation model and the processor-implemented catalytic oxidation model.

Abstract: Method to control a clutch device within a transmission selectively coupling an internal combustion engine to a driveline includes controlling slip of the clutch device in response to an engine autostart event. Controlling slip includes adjusting a commanded fill pressure to the clutch device to a first predetermined magnitude that exceeds a pressure threshold until the clutch device is filled, decreasing the commanded fill pressure from the first predetermined magnitude to a second predetermined magnitude below the pressure threshold, and adjusting the commanded fill pressure in accordance with a first ramping profile and in accordance with a subsequent second ramping profile when a transmission input speed achieves a desired first transmission input speed.

Abstract: A powertrain system includes an internal combustion engine rotatably coupled to a non-combustion torque machine and a torque converter which is rotatably coupled to an input member of a transmission. A method for operating the powertrain system includes operating the torque converter in a controlled slip operating state and controlling a torque converter clutch capacity in response to a driver requested braking torque. Target torque outputs from the engine and from the torque machine are determined in response to the driver requested braking torque subjected to a time delay. A torque modifier for the torque machine is determined in response to a torque converter clutch slip error. Torque output from the engine is controlled in response to the target torque output from the engine, and torque output from the torque machine is controlled in response to the target torque output and the torque modifier from the torque machine.

Abstract: A control method for a vehicle, which is equipped with a drive unit configured to drive a driving wheel and a controller configured to control the drive unit and receive an activation command for the drive unit from a user, includes determining whether the vehicle carries out coasting with the drive unit unactivated, determining whether the activation command has been received during the coasting, and limiting an actual braking force generated by the drive unit if the controller has received the activation command during the coasting, compared to a case where the vehicle runs in a state other than the coasting.

Abstract: A method of calibrating a hydraulically operated park brake of a continuously variable transmission of a vehicle. With the vehicle moving at a set, slow speed within a specified range, and the park brake off, a search technique is used, wherein the brake hydraulic pressure is reduced by application of a control signal of a selected test value to apply the brake. When the selected test value is reached, it is held constant, and a condition in a HSU of the transmission is monitored for a change indicative of engagement of the park brake. This will expectedly be in the form of a pressure change and more particularly an increase indicating initial contact between the plates of the brake, and if the HSU change is not detected, the step will time out and another control signal value will be tested.

Abstract: A method is provided for controlling a work machine during operation in a repeated work cycle including controlling transfer of power to and from an energy storage arrangement in the work machine according to a predetermined control strategy, which is adapted for the characteristics of the work cycle.

Abstract: The control device of the present invention causes an engine to perform both partial cylinder operation and also all-cylinder operation, and moreover changes the operating point of the engine when the motor torque of a second motor-generator enters into operating point changeover ranges R1 and R2. The operating point changeover range R2 when the engine is performing partial cylinder operation is set to be wider, as compared to the operating point changeover range R1 when the engine is performing all-cylinder operation.

Abstract: ECU executes a program including a step of driving a fan when a vehicle is in an EV running and an intake air temperature Tair is higher than a threshold value T (0), and a step of stopping driving of the fan when the vehicle is not in the EV running or intake air temperature Tair is lower than or equal to Tair (0).

Abstract: The invention relates to a clutch device having an actuating device for a drivetrain of a motor vehicle, the drivetrain having an internal combustion engine, an electric machine with a stator and a rotor, and a transmission device, wherein the clutch device can be arranged in the drivetrain between the internal combustion engine at one side and the electric machine and the transmission device at the other side, the clutch device and the actuating device are integrated into the rotor of the electric machine, and the actuating device has a rotatable ramp device with first ramps and second ramps, wherein the clutch device has an electric actuator for actively rotating the ramp device, in order to structurally and/or functionally improve the clutch device, and to an electric machine having a stator, a rotor and a clutch device of this type integrated into the rotor.

Abstract: A vehicle control system includes: a power unit including an electric rotary machine; an electric coolant pump configured to circulate a coolant that cools the electric rotary machine; and a control unit configured to operate the electric coolant pump based on a condition that a temperature of the electric rotary machine is equal to or higher than a predetermined operation threshold temperature, and a condition that an output of the electric rotary machine is equal to or higher than a predetermined operation threshold output.

Abstract: A first shaft has one end coupled to an engine. A damper has a spring coupled the other end of the first shaft. A second shaft has one end coupled to the spring. A third shaft rotates in correspondence to a final output shaft. A fourth shaft has one end coupled to a first rotary electric machine. A power split mechanism is provided among the second shaft, the third shaft and the fourth shaft and transfers torque among the second shaft, the third shaft and the fourth shaft. A control unit calculates a torque correction value for the rotary electric machine based on information indicating torsion angle of the damper and corrects the torque of the rotary electric machine based on a calculated torque correction value.