Abstract: The present specification relates to an apparatus for protecting a vehicle passenger, and the apparatus for protecting a vehicle passenger according to an exemplary embodiment of the present specification includes: a front two-axis sensor; a first side two-axis sensor; a second side two-axis sensor; a control unit which determines whether the vehicle passenger is in a front collision situation, by calculating an average value of acceleration values , or determines whether the vehicle passenger is in a broadside collision situation, by calculating speed and a speed change of the first side two-axis sensor using the acceleration value obtained by the sensor unit and by calculating speed of the second side two-axis sensor; and a protection unit which protects the vehicle passenger based on the determination of the control unit.

Abstract: An airbag deployment method for a vehicle including a dual-stage inflator, the method including sensing a vehicle collision; sensing whether a passenger seated in a seat of the vehicle is a child or an adult; and deploying an airbag using the inflator depending on the sensed type of passenger. The inflator includes a low-pressure first chamber and a high-pressure second chamber. If the sensed passenger is a child, the low-pressure first chamber is initially activated. If the sensed passenger is an adult, the high-pressure second chamber is initially activated.

Abstract: The disclosure pertains to an interior trim part including a support component and a decorative layer, wherein the support component and the decorative layer respectively include a local weakening along a weakening line that makes it possible to tear open the interior trim part in a controlled fashion when a predefined force is exerted upon the support component, and further including an intermediate layer between the support component and the decorative layer, wherein the intermediate layer is bonded to the decorative layer and includes an intermediate layer weakening that intersects the weakening line.

Abstract: A structure for installing a side airbag includes: an airbag module; an airbag deployment guide path which is in communication with the outside of the vehicle seat from the accommodating space; first and second covers which surround the outside of the vehicle seat, and have one end inserted into the airbag deployment guide path; a connecting tether which has one end that is positioned at a tip portion in the airbag deployment guide path and connected with one end of each of the first and second covers, and the other end that is positioned in the accommodating space at an outer periphery of the airbag module; and a reinforcing fabric which has one end connected with the other end of the connecting tether, and the other end fixed to the airbag module.

Abstract: An air bag packaging arrangement adapted to have a self-adhesive checking valve includes an air bag and an air valve which is the self-adhesive checking valve. The air bag includes first and second cell overlapped layers to form an air chamber and a valve opening. The air valve includes first and second sealing films overlapped between the first and second cell layers, and a check sealing film overlapped between proximal portions of the first and second sealing films to define an air inflating channel between the first sealing film and the check sealing film, and a backflow prevention channel between the check sealing film and the second sealing film. In case of air leakage, the air is guided to flow to the backflow prevention channel for creating a supplemental air pressure to further seal and close the air inflating channel, so as to make up a deficient sealing effect of the first and second sealing films.

Abstract: An object recognition device includes: a radar that detects objects in the vicinity of a vehicle a camera that detects objects by capturing an image of the vicinity of the vehicle an identical object recognition unit configured to recognize that an object detected by the radar and an object detected by the camera are the same object when the objects are present within a predetermined position range. The identical object recognition unit determines whether the objects are the same object by reducing the predetermined position range when detection using the radar device or the camera is interrupted and then detection is started again.

Abstract: The present invention provides a vehicle energy absorbing device, which comprises a primary energy absorbing box and a secondary energy absorbing box, said primary energy absorbing box having a U-shaped cross section with a bottom and a wall extending therefrom, said secondary energy absorbing box being nested inside said primary energy absorbing box. In the crash of a car with a pedestrian, said secondary energy absorbing box of the vehicle energy absorbing device according to the present invention can provide continuous stiffness when said primary energy absorbing box is nearly collapsed, so as to protect lower legs of pedestrians and reduce harms to legs of pedestrians. The vehicle energy absorbing device of the present invention can meet the requirements of both GB/T24550-2009 and GB17354. It can not only decrease harms to lower legs of pedestrians, but also reduce damages to automobiles as a result of low-speed crash.

Abstract: A seatbelt device bezel includes: a communication opening path that is in communication with a webbing pass-through portion of a bezel main body and that extends along a direction intersecting the webbing pass-through portion and opens at an outer edge of the bezel main body; a main body receiving portion that is disposed on both width direction sides of the communication opening path and that is integrally formed to the bezel main body; and a closing member that is mounted to the communication opening path and closes off the communication opening path, and that includes a clamping portion that clamps the main body receiving portion from one side and another side in the webbing pass-through direction.

Abstract: A web position and attenuation apparatus includes an elongated body extending in a longitudinal direction between opposite ends thereof, a bracket mounted to one of the opposite ends of the elongated body and configured to be affixed to a frame of a movable vehicle, a web coupling member slidably received on the elongated body and positionable along the elongated body. The web coupling member defines a first web slot, and a flexible web extends through the first web slot. The elongated body attenuates forces applied by the flexible web to the web coupling member in non-parallel directions relative to the longitudinal direction by elastically deforming in the non-parallel directions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a seatbelt through-anchor and device capable of preventing jamming during an emergency. A through-anchor is rotatably attached to a vehicle interior wall and is folded back after a webbing extracted from a retractor is inserted through the through-anchor. The through-anchor includes: an insertion hole including an approximately linear lower edge on which the webbing slides, and a lateral edge curving from an end part of the lower edge; a lower-side part provided below the lower edge; and a bump part extending from an end of the lower-side part, protruding beyond a surface of the lower-side part in a direction corresponding to a vehicle interior side. The bump part includes peak parts protruding the furthest in the course of separating from the lateral edge, and includes, between each of the peak parts and the lateral edge, a first sliding surface including a curved surface outwardly protruding from the through-anchor.

Abstract: An occupant detection apparatus, installed in a vehicle, including a seat belt configured to be extendable and rewindable, and to be worn by an occupant sitting on a seat of a vehicle, and a motor configured to rewind the seat belt, includes counter electromotive force determination unit configured to determine whether a counter electromotive force is generated in the motor; and an occupant determination unit configured to determine whether the occupant sitting on the seat in the vehicle is wearing the seat belt, based on a determination result by the counter electromotive force determination unit while the vehicle is traveling.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for securing a command to be applied to a motor vehicle, characterized in that said method comprises: a first step of generating first data, via a vehicle electronic control unit; a second step of sending said first data to a mobile terminal comprising a screen, via the electronic control unit; a third step of displaying the first data on the screen of the mobile terminal; a fourth step in which a human user processes the first data in order to obtain second data; a fifth step of sending the second data to the electronic control unit via the mobile terminal; a sixth step of comparing said second data to a key of the first data, via the electronic control unit; if the second data is validated by the key of the first data, a seventh step of activating the motor vehicle via the electronic control unit, in order to implement at least part of the control.

Abstract: An Apparatus, method and system that blocks vehicle engine starting and reduces engine power when a driver's blood alcohol content is above a pre-set limit. The invention receives an electronic signal from at least one electronically controlled engine sensor and modifies the at least one signal such that the electronically controlled engine is not allowed to start or engine power is reduced, as relating to driver intoxication.

Abstract: A method for detecting a function actuation on a motor vehicle with a sensor device includes monitoring the signals of a proximity sensor as to a first signal reply S1. The signals of the proximity sensor are monitored for a time period Ts wherein the method is interrupted when the signal reply changes by more than a value St within the period of time Ts. The signal device is actuated after time Ts has expired in order to signal to the user that the actuation of time has expired. The signals of the proximity sensor are monitored for time Te wherein the method is continued when the signal of the proximity sensor changes by more than a predetermined value Se within the period of time Te. Otherwise, the method is interrupted. If the method is continued, the actuation of the function of the motor vehicle is detected and the function trigger is signaled to a control device in the motor vehicle.

Abstract: An apparatus for clearing water from a window comprises one or more transducers for coupling to a window. Each of the one or more transducers is operable at any selected one of a plurality of different frequencies to generate respective wave-types. A frequency generator (925) provides ultrasonic drive signals (926) to the one or more transducers for the plurality of different frequencies. A mode controller (930) controls the generator (925) and transducer configuration of electrodes (210) to apply to the window ultrasonic waves of any selected frequency and wave-type from the plurality of different frequencies and wave-types.

Abstract: A system for clearing precipitation from a window comprises one or more transducers (1-8) fixed to the window. The transducers are driven by a generator (13) to produce surface acoustic waves that propagate through the window. The window may be a laminated window such as a windscreen (10) for a vehicle. A sensing system (122) may be used for detecting the presence of precipitation to actuate the clearing system.

Abstract: A windscreen wiper device, particularly for automobiles, comprises an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material, which can be placed in abutment with a windscreen to be wiped. The wiper blade comprising includes a connecting device for an oscillating arm, wherein the oscillating arm near one end thereof is pivotally connected to the wiper blade and near the other end thereof is connected to a mounting head on a drive shaft for transferring a reciprocal movement to the wiper blade. A cap is connected to the mounting head at the location where the oscillating arm is connected to the mounting head. The drive shaft is arranged to spray a liquid under pressure through an opening of the cap onto a windscreen to be wiped. The drive shaft is arranged to spray the liquid in axial direction thereof onto an internal guiding surface of the cap in order to guide the liquid along the guiding surface through the opening of the cap onto a windscreen to be wiped.

Abstract: A wiper (1) comprising an elongate cleaning strip (2) which is substantially made of flexible material and a holder (3) for fixating the cleaning strip (2). Viewed along the longitudinal direction (9) of the cleaning strip (2), the cleaning strip (2) comprises a wiping edge (4) for wiping panes, and a wiping strip (5) comprising said wiping edge (4) which extends beyond the holder (3) along substantially its entire length. The holder (3) furthermore comprises retaining supports (6) which, at the location of the ends (7) of the wiping strip (5), extend along the wiping strip (5) almost as far as the wiping edge (4).

Abstract: An assembly for reducing the conveyance of material on a top surface of a secondary structure movable into and out of an opening in a primary structure includes a mounting member including a first portion coupled to an upper interior surface of the opening of the primary structure and a second portion situated on an exterior of the primary structure adjacent the opening. The assembly further includes a pivotable member coupled to the second portion of the mounting member and being pivotable between an open position and a closed position corresponding to an extended position and a retracted position of the secondary structure with respect to the primary structure, and a flexible seal member coupled to the pivotable member and movable therewith such that when the secondary structure is extended the seal member engages the top surface of the secondary structure at a location offset from the opening.

Abstract: A conveyor system is described. The conveyor system includes a lower platform for supporting chain driven rollers. Lower rails are also included for supporting the chain driven rollers in a bypass configuration. Upper rails included for supporting the chain driven rollers in a call-up configuration. In operation, a roller take up section receives the chain driven rollers and directs the chain driven rollers toward a roller call-up section. The roller call-up section includes a call-up mechanism that is operable for selectively directing the chain driven rollers from the lower rails to the upper rails when in the call-up configuration.

Abstract: A method of cleaning an underside of wheeled outdoor equipment includes attaching a blower extension pipe assembly to a power blower and positioning the extension pipe across the ground and under the equipment to be cleaned. The blower extension pipe includes an elbow end fitting with a blow-off opening that is directed to the underside of the equipment. The blower is operated to direct air through the blower extension pipe and against the underlying surface of the equipment to remove debris therefrom.

Abstract: A global positioning signal based learned control event prediction method and apparatus includes a learning auxiliary module connected to a communication bus of a vehicle. The arrangement stores events and event locations using global positioning signals for a vehicle traveling along a path. When the vehicle travels the same path a second time, the detected events and event locations are determined. When the events match at the same event locations, a predictive action is determined for a future occurrence of the vehicle approaching the event location. Thus, as the vehicle approaches the event location, the predictive action, for example pre-filling of the vehicle brakes or pre-tensioning of the seat belts occurs.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling trailer brakes utilizing disc brake energy dissipation readings of the towing vehicle. Heating of the towing vehicle brakes above a dynamic set point and at a given vehicle speed, indicates the stopping load presented by a trailering vehicle. This controller responses to the increasing heating of the tow vehicle brakes by increasing the braking signal to the trailering brakes. Once the braking to the trailering vehicle has been increased sufficiently the towing vehicles brake temperatures level off and the system continuous to balance the two braking systems.

Abstract: A method for determining a likely internal pressure for a master brake cylinder including: estimating/measuring a displacement path(s) of a brake input element configured on a master cylinder from initial position thereof; estimating/measuring a first hydraulic fluid volumetric flow rate of a hydraulic fluid of the braking system out of or into a first pressure chamber of the master cylinder, and of a second hydraulic fluid volumetric flow rate of the hydraulic fluid out of or into a second pressure chamber of the master cylinder; and determining the likely internal pressure for a master cylinder considering the estimated/measured displacement path(s), the estimated and/or measured first hydraulic fluid volumetric flow rate, and the estimated and/or measured second hydraulic fluid volumetric flow rate. Also described is a device for determining a likely internal pressure for a master brake cylinder, and an electromechanical brake booster, ESP control, and vehicle braking system.

Abstract: There is provided a vehicle control system. The vehicle control system includes a steering angle acquiring module, a yaw rate acquiring module that acquires a yaw rate, and a road surface friction coefficient estimation module. The vehicle control system further includes a behavior stabilization control module and a reduction gradient setting module. The behavior stabilization control module executes a behavior stabilization control to exert a braking force on a wheel brake when a vehicle is turning to thereby reduce a deviation between the yaw rate and a target yaw rate. And, the reduction gradient setting module sets a reduction gradient of the braking force when the behavior stabilization control is to be ended, based on the steering angle and the road surface friction coefficient.

Abstract: A method and a device for avoiding a possible subsequent collision and for reducing the accident consequences of a collision, in which after a first collision of the vehicle with a further road user has taken place, an automatic braking intervention by a vehicle safety system is released according to a braking model by ascertaining vehicle data from the handling of the host vehicle, buffering the vehicle data ascertained in a memory, inferring the category of the road being traveled on at the moment from the buffered vehicle data, determining an initial distance as a function of the road category determined, and ascertaining the condition for releasing the brake using this initial distance.

Abstract: A method and control system for controlling an electromechanical actuator (1, 2) of a brake system for motor vehicles, in which a measured actual value, of a controlled variable is intended to be set to a specified target value. A first actuator speed target value is determined on the basis of the target value and the actual value by a first controller (19,20), and wherein a manipulated variable for the electromechanical actuator (I, 2) is determined on the basis of the first actuator speed target value and a second actuator speed target value. The second actuator speed target value is determined on the basis of the target value and a specified relationship (30, 40) between the controlled variable and a variable corresponding to a position of the electromechanical actuator.

Abstract: A method and a system to control an auxiliary brake system in a vehicle 100 having a service brake system 150 and an auxiliary brake system 160. Also a system for prevention of wheel lock when braking, which may deactivate a braking action provided by the auxiliary brake system 160 and may actively control a braking action provided by the service brake system 150. The system determines whether the vehicle 100 is in a driving mode for which it is acceptable in terms of safety and/or drivability to block the deactivation of the braking action for the auxiliary brake system 160. If a first manual control 170, which is set up solely for activating braking action for the auxiliary brake system 160, is activated, this means it is acceptable, from a safety and/or drivability point of view, for the driving mode in question, to block the deactivation. Also arranging block deactivation for the auxiliary brake system 160 if it is acceptable in terms of safety and drivability to block it.

Abstract: A primary piston of a tandem master cylinder includes: a body provided with a skirt, having in the rear thereof a cavity for the plunger and the push rod connected to the brake pedal and in the front a cavity defining the primary chamber. The piston is made of a plastic material and at least one magnet is built into the body of the piston.

Abstract: A hybrid electro-mechanical brake (EMB) includes an actuator mounted at one side of a housing and generating a motor clamping force. A primary piston is connected to a spindle, which rotates by a motor clamping force of the actuator, to linearly move when the spindle rotates. A secondary piston linearly moves and is mounted between the housing and the primary piston to form a hydraulic chamber between the second piston and the primary piston. The hybrid EMB system generates a brake force by using the motor clamping force of the actuator and a hydraulic pressure in a hydraulic chamber. The actuator actuates to move the primary piston toward a front end of the secondary piston to increase a pressure in the hydraulic chamber, which is sealed, so that the brake force transferred to the secondary piston increases.

Abstract: A vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes an engine, a motor, and a controller. The controller is programmed to inhibit a scheduled transmission downshift and increase a torque of the motor for a specified period of time in response to a torque demand being greater than a maximum torque capability of the engine but less than a maximum combined torque capability of the engine and motor. Upon expiration of the specified period of time, the controller may permit the downshift to occur. The specified period of time may be based on a state of charge of a battery at a time when the torque demand exceeds the maximum torque capability of the engine.

Abstract: A method for controlling a fuel pump for a hybrid diesel vehicle may include determining, by a control device, whether to drive the hybrid diesel vehicle in an EV driving mode or in an engine driving mode by reflecting a vehicle driving state information value and stopping, by the control device, operation of a fuel pump relay when the determination is made to drive in the EV driving mode.

Abstract: A vehicle in a first mode consumes a charge amount of a battery. The vehicle in a second mode maintains the charge amount of the battery. An obtaining circuitry obtains, as a first distance, a total distance for which the vehicle has traveled in the first mode. When the vehicle is assumed to have traveled with the first mode preferentially assigned to the travel route separately from the travel plan, an estimating circuitry estimates, as a second distance, a total distance for which the vehicle would have traveled in the first mode. A notifying circuitry notifies the first distance information and the second distance information.

Abstract: This hybrid vehicle (10) has an HV mode and an EV mode, creates a predetermined traveling plan in a manner so as to switch between HV mode and EV mode on the basis of map information, and performs mode switching control on. the basis of the traveling plan. The hybrid vehicle (10) limits the execution of mode switching control that is on the basis of the traveling plan in the case of a predetermined state such that the power that can be output by a battery (28) that is the storage battery connected to a second MG (24) that is a rotary electric machine driven during execution of the EV mode is limited.

Abstract: A control apparatus for a hybrid vehicle including an engine and a motor, includes a controller to update an allowable input current value in accordance with the battery state and to control an input to the battery, the allowable input current value being the maximum current value to which the battery input is permitted. The controller performs control such that limitation of the battery input in accordance with the allowable input current value is not performed if a deterioration degree of a catalyst for purifying an exhaust gas from the engine is larger than a predetermined value when an engine braking force and a regenerative motor braking force are applied during deceleration.

Abstract: A control apparatus, which is configured to control a hybrid vehicle, is provided with: a device configured to determine whether or not there is a response delay of the supercharger; a device configured to control torque of the rotary electric machine to compensate for an insufficiency of torque of a drive shaft if there is the response delay when an output limit value of the battery is greater than or equal to a predetermined value; a device configured to estimate a NOx storage amount in the NOx storage/reduction catalyst; and a device configured to control an air-fuel ratio of the internal combustion engine to be rich if the NOx storage amount is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, or if there is the response delay when the output limit value of the battery is less than the predetermined value.

Abstract: A transmission control system for a hybrid-power driving system includes at least a gear shifting actuation module to control engagement of specific gearwheels and a clutch actuation module to control a clutch that couples an engine to the transmission. Gear shifts are required for each of the engine and the electric motor in the hybrid-power driving system. The control system minimizes power loss when a gear shift is occurring for the engine or the electric motor. By selectively controlling the clutch and engagement of specific gearwheels, power loss associated with a gear shift for one of these power sources can be directly offset by using the other power source.

Abstract: A transmission control system for a hybrid-power driving system includes at least a gear shifting actuation module to control engagement of specific gearwheels and a clutch actuation module to control a clutch that couples an engine to the transmission. Gear shifts are required for each of the engine and the electric motor in the hybrid-power driving system. By selectively controlling the clutch and engagement of specific gearwheels, the transmission control system can start the engine when the vehicle is initially powered by the electric motor alone. Starting the internal combustion engine in this case switches the vehicle from a pure motor driving mode to a hybrid driving mode. Additionally, the transmission control system can start the engine when the vehicle is in a parked state, for example, to put the vehicle in a battery charging mode for the electric motor.

Abstract: A hybrid electric vehicle includes an engine, an electric motor, a transmission gearbox, and a clutch selectively coupling the engine to the electric motor. Engine speed can drop dramatically when operating at high speeds during a scheduled shift event in the gearbox. To reduce the effects felt by the engine speed change, at least one controller is provided and programmed to slip the clutch when locked in response to a drive torque, estimated to be present upon completion of an anticipated shift event, exceeding available negative torque, such as regenerative torque and engine braking torque.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for controlling an engine clutch are provided. The method includes determining whether an engine start condition is satisfied when an engine is stopped and performing an engine cranking operation by operating a hybrid starter & generator (HSG) when the engine start condition is satisfied. Whether an engine speed is greater than or equal to a first reference speed is determined to thus reduce an HSG torque. Then, whether the engine speed is greater than or equal to a second reference speed is determined to thus calculate a target speed of the engine. A speed control of the engine is performed using the target speed of the engine while determining whether an engine clutch engagement condition is satisfied. An engine clutch is engaged when the engine clutch engagement condition is satisfied.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a transmission, a motor, and at least one controller. The motor is configured to be selectively coupled to the transmission. The at least one controller is programed to output a fault for a coil temperature sensor of the motor based on an oil temperature of the transmission, a phase current of the motor, and a temperature change in a coil of the motor.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a powertrain having an electric machine operatively coupled to a transmission and selectively coupled to an engine, and a controller. The controller, while operating the powertrain in an electric mode and in response to an accelerator pedal position initiating a transmission ratio change that results in a request to operate the powertrain in a hybrid mode and an engine start fault, outputs a cancellation request to cancel the transmission ratio change.

Abstract: An object is to allow for the move of a vehicle even in the event of an abnormality in a lid sensor. A control method of a vehicle with a fuel cell mounted thereon comprises: (a) if a signal of a lid sensor that is configured to detect opening and closing of a lid door for a gas filler port of the vehicle indicates that the lid door is open, then prohibiting move of the vehicle; and (b) if it is judged that the lid sensor has a defect or if a predetermined special operation is performed, then eliminating prohibition of the move of the vehicle despite that the signal of the lid sensor indicates that the lid door is open.

Abstract: There is provided a vehicle control system capable of ensuring stability even if an ego vehicle spins slowly. The invention computes a relative slip angle between a leading vehicle and the ego vehicle on the basis of distance between the ego vehicle and the leading vehicle and distance between a traveling-direction virtual line extending from the ego vehicle in a traveling direction and the leading vehicle, sets a spin judgment threshold value according to the relative slip angle, and controls yaw moment to reduce the relative slip angle when the relative slip angle exceeds the spin judgment threshold value.

Abstract: A method of controlling a vehicle includes determining whether control over a rate of torque decrease is desired in order to improve the vehicle behavior. The rate of torque decrease is controlled to stay within a range of a selected rate of change. A vehicle control system includes a controller configured to determine whether control over a rate of torque decrease is desired. The controller is also configured to control the rate of torque decrease to stay within a range of a selected rate of change.

Abstract: An acceleration suppression device for a vehicle and an acceleration suppression method for a vehicle can reduce a reduction in drivability due to the operation of an acceleration suppression control while crossing an intersection. If it is determined that an intersection lying ahead of an own vehicle is detected, a process is implemented to suppress an acceleration suppression control in a travel distance range in which the travel distance of the own vehicle after detecting the intersection is less than or equal to a preset first travel distance threshold value.

Abstract: A method for operating a vehicle includes: ascertaining a danger measure of a possible stop position for a safe parking of the vehicle; comparing the ascertained danger measure to a predetermined danger measure threshold value; and guiding the vehicle to the possible stop position in order to safely park the vehicle in the possible stop position only if the ascertained danger measure is less than or equal to the predetermined danger measure threshold value.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a motor vehicle when changing lanes on a roadway consisting of at least three lanes, with the steps: detection by a monitoring system in the vehicle of an impending lane change of the motor vehicle from a first lane to an adjoining second lane; detection of an impending lane change by another vehicle from a third lane that adjoins the second lane, to the second lane; the monitoring system determining whether a collision with the other vehicle threatens if the vehicle changes lanes; as soon as a threatened collision is determined, a warning signal is issued by a warning device and/or the motor vehicle is influenced in its lateral motion by a driver assistance system of the vehicle. In addition, it relates to a motor vehicle with a monitoring system.

Abstract: A lane centering fusion system including a primary controller determining whether a vehicle is centered within a lane of travel. The primary controller includes a primary lane fusion unit for fusing lane sensed data for identifying a lane center position. A secondary controller determines whether a vehicle is centered within a lane of travel. The secondary controller includes a secondary lane fusion unit for fusing lane sensed data for identifying the lane center position. The primary controller and secondary controller are asynchronous controllers. A lane centering control unit maintains the vehicle centered within the lane of travel. The lane centering control unit utilizes fusion data output from the primary controller for maintaining lane centering control. The lane centering control unit utilizes fusion data output from the secondary controller in response to a detection of a fault with respect to the primary controller.

Abstract: A lane keeping assist apparatus is disclosed which includes a lane detecting part; an information output device; an actuator that generates a force for changing an orientation of a vehicle; and a controller that performs a lane keeping assist control based on a positional relationship between the lane and the vehicle, wherein the lane keeping assist control includes an alert control and an intervention control via the actuator, the controller selectively operates in a first mode where the alert control and the intervention control are executable, a second mode where only the intervention control is suppressed or a third mode where the alert control and the intervention control are suppressed, and the controller, during operating in the first mode, performs a mode transition to the second mode when the abnormality determination results indicate an abnormal state concerning only the part related to the intervention control.