Abstract: A method of communication between a power supply station and an electric vehicle is provided. In the method, the electric vehicle prepares a first information represented by a numerical value to be transmitted to the power supply station and transmits the first information by causing an AC power, which the electric vehicle draws from the power supply station, to have a current value corresponding to the first information based on a predetermined correspondence relationship. The power supply station receives the first information based on a magnitude of the current drawn by the electric vehicle and the first predetermined correspondence relationship.

Abstract: A method and charging system for effectively performing measurement of a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal for selection of a charging mode between an electric vehicle and a charger are disclosed. The method for determining a charging mode of an electric vehicle includes measuring a duty ratio of a control signal applied to a communication line of a charger connector by a first controller for controlling slow charging and a second controller for controlling quick charging, transmitting measurement results obtained from each of the first and second controllers to a third controller in charge of a battery, determining a final duty ratio using the measurement results by the third controller, transmitting the determined final duty ratio to the first controller and the second controller, and starting charging in a mode corresponding to the final duty ratio.

Abstract: A control system for an electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) is provided, the control system comprises: a central controller configured to receive an ancillary service order from a power grid and distribute the ancillary service order to one or more local controllers periodically; and the one or more local controllers configured to control a plurality of electric vehicle supply devices based on the distributed ancillary service order in real time. The method controlling the electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) is also provided.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a battery configured to operate at a current, during a drive cycle, in a nominal current range for a time greater than in a maximum current range. A controller is programmed to output a voltage based on the current according to a gain calibrated to be greater in the nominal current range than in the maximum current range to increase resolution in the nominal current range. The gain may be based on an exponential function or piecewise linear function of the current. The gain may increase as a magnitude of the current increases. A second controller receives the voltage and derives a battery current according to an inverse of the gain.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a vehicle architecture for controlling and regulating an electric drive of an electric or hybrid vehicle, having a power electronics system which is connected firstly to the electric drive and secondly to a battery or to a battery system. A battery management system is associated with the battery or the battery system. The vehicle architecture comprises a master controller or a controller which is equipped with a master functionality into which functionalities at least of the battery management system and of the power electronics system of the electric drive are exported.

Abstract: There is provided a vehicle controlling apparatus. The vehicle controlling apparatus includes a communicator configured to receive at least one of preceding vehicle information provided by a preceding vehicle; an inputter configured to receive a user input with respect to a path or a power control mode; and a controller configured to generate power profile information based on the preceding vehicle information when the preceding vehicle information is received and configured to generate a dynamic power control signal for driving a power source of a vehicle based on the power profile information.

Abstract: Air is supplied from a passenger cabin of a vehicle to an intake passage between the passenger cabin and a battery of the vehicle. The vehicle may be an electric vehicle such as a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) or a battery-only electric vehicle (BEV). A signal indicating a blockage of air flow through the battery is generated in response to a difference in temperature exceeding a predetermined magnitude. The difference in temperature is between (i) the intake passage and (ii) the passenger cabin.

Abstract: An impact absorbing system includes a first rocker panel and a second rocker panel spaced from the first rocker panel, a housing including a bottom extending between the first and second rocker panels and a side extending from the bottom, and an energy absorber that is deformable relative to the side and defines a repeating pattern of cells. The energy absorber is bonded to the side between the side and the first rocker panel and each cell has a central axis transverse to the side.

Abstract: A control method of a fuel cell system includes generating electricity in a fuel cell through reaction of an oxidant gas and a fuel gas so as to output a fuel cell voltage. An electric storage device voltage is outputted from an electric storage device. The electric storage device voltage serves as a primary side voltage. A motor driving voltage serves as a secondary side voltage and is to be applied to a motor driving device to drive a motor. The secondary side voltage is applied to an air pump driving device to drive an air pump so as to supply the oxidant gas to the fuel cell. A required air pump voltage to apply to the air pump driving device is set in accordance with a target generated electric power of the fuel cell. The secondary side voltage is set so as to satisfy the required air pump voltage.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for safely discharging hydrogen permeated and leaking from a fuel tank of a fuel cell vehicle. The hydrogen exhaust apparatus for a fuel cell vehicle collects and safely processes hydrogen permeating a tank, and quantitatively detects the hydrogen transmissive amount. Thus the apparatus has improved a shape and attachment manner of a dome protector mounted in a hydrogen fuel tank. The safety aspect of hydrogen discharged to the air is improved, and an active response to various controls by quantitatively detecting the hydrogen transmissive amount is implemented.

Abstract: A device for immobilizing an object, in particular a seat in a vehicle, on a rail (1) by at least one securing element (4.1, 4.2). The securing element (4.1, 4.2) is arranged on a reinforcement (2) which is inserted into the rail (1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety belt clip (1) that is adapted to be coupled to a seat base (110) of a child safety seat (100) and to engage with a lap portion (10a) of a safety belt (10). The safety belt clip (1) comprises a guiding element (2) comprising an engaging element (2a) and a positioning component (2b). The positioning component (2b) is adapted to position the engaging element (2a) at a distance from the seat base (110) and the engaging element (2a) is adapted to engage with the lap portion (10a) of the safety belt (10). Furthermore, the guiding element (2) is configured to drive the lap portion (10a) of the safety belt (10) towards the pelvic region (230) of an occupant (200) secured in the child safety seat (100) with the safety belt (10).

Abstract: A seat for a vehicle, including a seating part pivoting about a pivot connection, a pivot connection allowing the seating part to be lowered into a substantially horizontal position or lifted against a back rest, the lowering of the seating part being limited in the course thereof by at least one first abutment that can release the lowering following an impact, the being characterized in that the seating part includes at least two adjacent panels that can carry out a fold-back movement in relation to each other about an axis parallel to the pivot connection between the seating part and the back rest in such a way as to be able to bring the upper faces of the panels towards each other.

Abstract: A vehicular armrest assembly includes a laterally collapsible substrate having a gap defined between inner and outer substrate portions. A tunable stiffening feature is disposed on the collapsible substrate and has an aperture positioned over the gap, and engagement tabs that engage the inner and outer substrate portions. The stiffening feature provides lateral support to the collapsible substrate to selectively allow the inner and outer substrate portions to deflect toward each other after a predetermined lateral load is placed on the collapsible substrate and an elastic bed disposed on the tunable stiffening feature and covering the aperture. The elastic bed vertically supports a cover member at the aperture and the lateral support provided to the collapsible substrate is solely provided by the stiffening feature.

Abstract: A headrest has a pad that is formed integrally with an outer cover by foam molding, and is also provided with: a low-resilience layer that is set in a front part of the pad and has lower resilience than the pad; a support member that is harder than the pad and supports the low-resilience layer from a backside of the low-resilience layer; and a blocking member that is located at a position to cover a contact area of the low-resilience layer and the support member from an outer circumference side while being in contact with at least one of the low-resilience layer and the support member and blocks infiltration of a foamed resin material of the pad into the contact area.

Abstract: The invention concerns a mould for forming an element for covering a lining of a seat member for a motor vehicle, comprising: a matrix (62) provided with ribs (624) for defining style extension lines (36); and a punch (64) provided with ribs (642), to either side of a line of the ribs (624) of the matrix (62).

Abstract: A seat cover, to be mounted on a seat while covering the frame of the seat, includes: a contact portion contactable with the frame; and a deforming section configured to be collapsed by contacting with the frame, the deforming section being provided at a first surface of the contact portion, the first surface being opposed to the frame.

Abstract: There is provided a cover material fastening clip for attaching a cover material to a cushion material. The clip is provided with a locking portion, a hook portion and a guide portion. The hook portion is provided with an extending portion that extends downward from the locking portion, a first hook piece a second hook portion. The guide portion is formed in the locking portion or the extending portion and is located above the first and second hook pieces. A space between a leading end portion of the first hook piece and the guide portion serves as a first insertion opening with a predetermined gap into which the wire is inserted. A space between a leading end portion of the second hook piece and the guide portion serves as a second insertion opening with a predetermined gap into which the wire is inserted.

Abstract: Described are tray table assemblies that include a tray table (26) and at least one tray table arm (24) pivotally coupled to the tray table proximate a pivot location (22). As examples, the tray table is configured to stow within a stowage compartment, and the tray table arm is pivotally coupled to the stowage compartment proximate a second pivot location. A torque insert (12) is positioned within the one or both pivot locations.

Abstract: A storage container is disclosed. A storage container according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: at least one accommodation portion for accommodating goods; and a contact portion formed at the inner lateral surface of the accommodation portion and transferring heat to the goods by making contact with the inner lateral surface of the goods, wherein the inner lateral surface of the accommodation portion is formed in any one of a non-circular shape, a combined shape of a circle and a non-circle, a combined shape of circles having different radii of curvature, a combined shape of a non-circle and a non-circle, a combined shape of a circle or a non-circle and a polygon, a combined shape of a circle or a non-circle and a plane, a combined shape of different shapes of polygons, and a polygonal shape.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and to a method for transporting heavy duty racks on an uneven ground surface by means of a transport vehicle, comprising the following features: a) a housing (3) having a carrier plate (1) for transporting a heavy duty rack (12), having two separately powered drive wheels (20) hinged to a respective axis of rotation (5) on both sides in the center of the housing (3), having at least one stabilizing wheel (9) in the front and at least one stabilizing wheel (21) in the back; b) a transverse control arm (34), which connects the drive wheels (20), which respectively can be pivoted about the axis of rotation (5) by means of an angle lever (40) such that they are able to carry out vertical movements independently from one another; c) a centrally arranged actuating element (31), which can move two front lift rods (19) and two rear lift rods (16) by means of a lifting rotary lever (27) and of a push rod (24) connected thereto, for raising and lowering the carrier plate (1); d) a sys

Abstract: A self-propelled trailer is provided and includes a frame, an extension device, and a storage bin. The extension device includes a first extension section with a trailing end rotatably connected to the frame and an extendable second extension section rotatably connected to a leading end of the first extension section. The storage bin is secured to the extension device.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a chassis, a mast movably coupled with the chassis, a first actuator operable to pivot the mast with respect to the chassis along a substantially vertical plane, and a second actuator operable to move the mast in a lateral direction with respect to the chassis along a substantially horizontal plane. The mast may support an oilfield material container. By pivoting the mast, the first actuator may be operable to pivot the oilfield material container with respect to the chassis along a substantially vertical plane. By moving the mast, the second actuator may be operable move the oilfield material container in a lateral direction with respect to the chassis along a substantially horizontal plane.

Abstract: Consisting of a series of transformations and adaptations made to the cabin of a bus in order to interpret theatrical plays therein, characterized in that these transformations and adaptations consist in dividing the passenger cabin of the bus into two distinct halves by orientating the seats, the seats of the rear half facing forward in the direction of travel and the seats of the front half facing back against the direction of travel, the center being configured into a space for a stage visible to all passengers, and adding safety barriers, a dressing room, facing video screens, a mixer, microphones and loudspeakers.

Abstract: Methods and systems for delivering fluids such as fluid fuel to equipment are disclosed. A fluid delivery apparatus may be detachably couplable to a towing vehicle. It may include a fluid inlet for detachable coupling to a fluid source, a conduit, and a trailer frame that doubles as a ramp permitting traffic to pass over the conduit, as well as a reel and hose for detachable coupling to a piece of equipment. The conduit may be in fluid communication with the fluid inlet such that the fluid may flow from the source, to the inlet, through the conduit, into the hose, and to the piece of equipment. Methods of using a fluid delivery apparatus may include delivering a fluid fuel to a piece of equipment at a first location, towing the apparatus to a second location, and delivering fluid fuel to a second piece of equipment at the second location.

Abstract: A restraining device including a bag filled with a ballast and sealed on all sides. When filled with predetermined amount of ballast, the restraining device is flexible and conforms to the shape of a cargo and a vehicle cargo area in a horizontal and or vertical dimension. The restraining device secures cargo in a vertical dimension while creating extra friction between the cargo and a cargo bed to prevent or reduce horizontal movement of said cargo. The restraining device interacts with cargo in a solely horizontal function by wrapping it around the horizontal base perimeter of the cargo. In this case, the friction between the restraining device and the cargo bed creates a barrier for the cargo thereby preventing or reducing horizontal movement of the cargo.

Abstract: A bale strapping apparatus is provided. The apparatus may include a floor to receive at least one bale of material, a bar, and means for moving the bar. The bar may include at least one dispenser for receiving and dispensing securing members. The securing members may be permanently attached to the dispenser. Furthermore, the bar may be moved laterally above and across the floor and, accordingly, over the at least one bale of material, thereby causing the dispenser to dispense the securing member around the at least one bale. The apparatus may then tighten the securing members, thus securing the bale to the apparatus.

Abstract: A device for fixing a lighting and/or signaling module to a structural element, including a screw assembly adapted to adjust the distance between the lighting and/or signaling module and the structural element. The screw assembly includes a screw adapted to cooperate with two nuts via two distinct screw threads, a first nut being fastened to the structural element and a second nut being fastened to the lighting and/or signaling module. The distinct screw threads have specific threads in that they are all oriented in the same direction, the threads of a first screw thread have a different pitch than the threads of the second screw thread. For one turn of the screw, the rotation of the screw generates a movement of the lighting and/or signaling module relative to the structural element that is equal to the difference between the pitches of the threads of the two screw threads.

Abstract: A method for setting at least one parameter of a driver assistance device of a vehicle includes reading in concealment data which represent at least one property of at least one concealment object situated adjacent to a roadway in a surroundings of the vehicle. The method also includes ascertaining a concealment-related visual range from the vehicle in an area of the surroundings situated in the forward travel direction ahead of the vehicle, using the concealment data. Finally, the method includes adapting the at least one parameter as a function of the concealment-related visual range.

Abstract: The invention relates to a light distribution control method and a light distribution control device in which plural illumination regions are arranged in the left-right direction and illuminated by a headlamp in an ADB light distribution pattern, and vehicle positions of a vehicle ahead are detected and selected ones of the plural illumination regions are reduced in light quantity according to the detected vehicle positions. In this method and device, corrected vehicle positions are set that are obtained by adding margins to the detected vehicle positions in the left and right directions, respectively, and compared with the plural illumination regions. Illumination regions where the vehicle ahead exists are reduced in light quantity.

Abstract: A method for setting a characteristic of a light emission of at least one headlight of a vehicle includes reading in topology data which represent a topology of the surroundings of the vehicle. The method also includes ascertaining a visual range difference between a topology-related first visual range which is associated with a first characteristic of the light emission, and a topology-related second visual range which is associated with a second characteristic of the light emission, using the topology data. Finally, the method includes adapting a waiting time period for changing a characteristic of the light emission as a function of the visual range difference.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicle light system that can be usefully attached to a hitch receiver. The light system includes one or more lights attached to a frame. The frame includes a substantially horizontal central member, substantially vertical left and right members extending upward from the central member, and left and right extensions respectively coupled to the left and right members, each of the left and right extensions including at least one light. A hitch post extends from the frame and is configured to mount to the hitch receiver of a vehicle. The system can include an insulated power cord having a first end coupled to the one or more lights and a second end having a plug configured to connect to a power source of the vehicle. The one or more lights can be controlled by one or more switches, e.g., integrated with the frame or lights.

Abstract: A turn signal control apparatus includes a switch, a flashing cycle control device, an operation device, a sharp deceleration-detection device, a bypass device, and a flashing cycle modification device. The flashing cycle control device is to determine a flashing cycle. The operation device is to open and close the switch according to the flashing cycle determined by the flashing cycle control device so that a turn signal lamp flashes. The flashing cycle modification device is to modify the flashing cycle determined by the flashing cycle control device to produce a modified flashing cycle according to a sharp deceleration-detection signal. The flashing cycle modification device and the bypass device are configured to operate to electrically connect an upstream side of the operation device and a downstream side of the operation device according to the modified flashing cycle in a case where the sharp deceleration-detection signal is outputted.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, turn signals are automatically activated in response to signals received from a navigation system, based on the navigation instructions generated by the navigation system. The navigation system of a vehicle (either built into the vehicle or provided as a stand-alone unit) is communicatively coupled with or otherwise integrated with the turn signals of the vehicle. When the navigation system instructs the driver to perform a maneuver (such as making a turn), it can also cause the appropriate turn signal to be automatically activated at the appropriate time and/or distance in advance of the maneuver. When the navigation system detects that the maneuver has been made, or that the driver has ignored the system's instructions, the turn signal can be automatically deactivated.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing deceleration rate information of a user operating a vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus includes a unit including an accelerometer, a processor, and a lighting mechanism. The processor receives from the accelerometer deceleration info of the vehicle and variably adjusts at least one aspect of the lighting mechanism, thereby quantitatively signaling the deceleration rate to a driver of a following vehicle. The unit may be mounted on an article of clothing, a bag, or the vehicle itself.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a height-adjustable warning lamp with an emergency light indicating means. The warning lamp includes a main body and a sub body such that the main body and the sub body are separated from each other in a vertical direction in order to extend the height of the warning lamp based on the situations on a road. The warning lamp is configured as a single-body structure when the main body and the sub body are coupled to each other, wherein, when the sub body is moved upward from the main body, a light emitting diode (LED) lamp, which is received in the main body and is formed in the shape of an arrow for indicating an advancing direction, is unfolded, thereby improving external visibility of the warning lamp and thus effectively preventing collisions with other vehicles while guiding the safe driving of other vehicles.

Abstract: A visor for use in a vehicle is disclosed. The visor comprises a pivot rod and a carrier arranged over the pivot rod. The visor also comprises a first and second shell being engagable to form a visor body and a vanity arranged therein. The visor also comprises a light base secured to the second shell and a circuit board engaging the light base. The visor also comprises a light emitting diode secured to a surface of the circuit board.

Abstract: An illuminated safety restraint system including a buckle assembly adapted to selectively releasably engage a corresponding clip. The buckle assembly includes a housing having an inner chamber defined therein, an outer surface, and at least one aperture extending between the outer surface and the inner chamber. A receiver is disposed in the inner chamber for releasably engaging the clip. A button is attached to the housing in the inner chamber, and is in communication with the receiver for selectively releasing the clip from the receiver. A cover is attached to the outer surface of the housing and has a lower surface spaced from the outer surface of the housing to define a cover chamber adjacent the aperture of the housing. A light module is disposed in the cover chamber adjacent the aperture for selectively emitting light so as to illuminate at least a portion of the button.

Abstract: A dimming circuit for an indicator switch has a control input, a dimming state and a non-dimming state. The dimming circuit is responsive to the presence of a backlight PWM signal at the control input of the dimming circuit to switch to the dimming state and responsive to the absence of the backlight PWM signal at the control input of the dimming circuit to switch to the non-dimming state. In the dimming state a high resistance of the dimming circuit is coupled in series with the indicator LED and a LED drive output of the function control module and in the non-dimming state a low resistance of the dimming circuit is coupled in series with the indicator LED and the LED drive output of the function control module. The high resistance has a resistance higher than the low resistance.

Abstract: The invention relates to an automobile warning structure, comprising a blanket body. A warning pattern is disposed on the blanket body, and a plurality of holes disposed on a periphery of the blanket body. The blanket body can be fixed on a rear of an automobile by passing a rope, a hook or a combination thereof, through the plural holes, for connection purposes. In addition, the blanket body has waterproof and warmth retention functions, and can be further used as a commercial advertisement, a projection curtain or a car kit for covering and protecting an automobile.

Abstract: Included is a lightweight portable sign which can be used in one aspect to protect stalled or broken down vehicles with passengers still on board, to prevent oncoming vehicles or traffic from colliding with the stalled vehicles. An infinite number of messages may be displayed by input to the display through the use of a keyboard, smart phone application, auditory input or a pre-set selection of messaged chosen by the user. The sign is computerized with onboard memory, processor and optionally, has sound and audio capabilities. An emergency communications system and method are also included. The method include providing software applications communications components of the sign of the invention which then transmits a signal to a communication center, which then can direct the communication to a hospital, police or roadside assistance entity.

Abstract: A warning method and a system are provided. The warning system includes a wireless communication unit that is connected to a wearable device via short range communication. In addition, an information collection unit is configured to collect information regarding at least one of a danger of collision of a vehicle, a velocity of the vehicle, and lane departure of the vehicle. A controller is then configured to transmit a predetermined signal for a warning to the wearable device via the wireless communication unit, based on the information collected by the information collection unit.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method for avoiding a collision including: a communication module receiving location information from another vehicle; a sensor module obtaining a location of a user's vehicle; and a control module checking a central node of an intersection that exists in a road on which the user's vehicle and the other vehicle drive, determining whether a collision between the user's vehicle and the other vehicle at the intersection is possible, based on pre-stored map data and locations of the user's vehicle and the other vehicle, and outputting an alarm when it is determined that the collision is possible.

Abstract: A warning device includes: a host vehicle information acquisition unit; a moving object information acquisition unit that acquires moving object information around the host vehicle; an intersection determination unit that determines whether a course of the host vehicle and a course of the moving object intersect; a distance calculation unit that calculates a distance from the host vehicle to an intersection position; an estimated crossing-time calculation unit that calculates a time that elapses before the moving object arrives at the intersection position; a threshold setting unit; and a warning unit that alerts a driver when the time is smaller than a threshold, wherein the threshold is set larger as the distance becomes larger, and is set larger when the host vehicle speed vehicle is equal to or lower than the predetermined speed than when the host vehicle speed is higher.

Abstract: Vehicles may include imaging systems that capture images and use the images to perform driver assist functions associated with the vehicle. The imaging system may include a user interface that enables the user of the vehicle to store the images after they are used in driver assist functions. The imaging system may export the images to an external device connected to a port in the vehicle or wirelessly transmit the images to an external device in response to commands from the user of the vehicle. The imaging system may display the images on a display in response to commands from the user of the vehicle. The imaging system may include multiple image sensors positioned at various locations. The imaging system may save images from some or all of the image sensors in response to commands from the user of the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed for determining lane information of a roadway segment from vehicle probe data. Probe data is received from vehicle camera sensors at a road segment, wherein the probe data includes lane marking data on the road segment. Lane markings are identified, to the extent present, for the left and right boundaries of the lane of travel as well as the adjacent lane boundaries to the left and right of the lane of travel. The identified lane markings are coded, wherein solid lane lines, dashed lane lines, and unidentified or non-existing lane lines are differentiated. The coded lane markings are compiled in a database. A number of lanes are predicted at the road segment from the database of coded lane markings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for detecting and reproducing a lateral and/or rear surrounding area (4) of a vehicle (2), for monitoring the surrounding area (4) by the vehicle driver, wherein the surrounding area (4) is detected by means of at least one image capturing device and image data of the surrounding area (4) is produced, and wherein the image data which is generated by the image capturing device can be reproduced by means of at least one image reproducing device which is arranged in the field of vision of the vehicle driver.

Abstract: A touch sensing mirror structure including a first transparent substrate, a second transparent substrate, a package material, an electrochromic material, a light reflecting electrode layer, and a transparent electrode layer is provided. The second transparent substrate is located above the first transparent substrate. The package material is bonded between the first transparent substrate and the second transparent substrate to define a chamber between the first transparent substrate and the second transparent substrate. The chamber is filled with the electrochromic material. The light reflecting electrode layer is disposed on the first transparent substrate and contacts the electrochromic material. The transparent electrode layer is disposed on the second transparent substrate and contacts the electrochromic material.

Abstract: A rear-view mirror and modular monitor system and method include an interior mirror that embeds a modular monitor behind see-through mirror glass. In some embodiments, the system includes multiple cameras, some in the vehicle, bus and/or truck, as well as some cameras outside the vehicle, bus and/or truck, advantageously providing the driver an opportunity to view what is happening, for example, in the back rows of the bus and/or cabin, while also using the mirror to look at objects in the bus and/or cabin that are visible using the mirror. The rear-view mirror and modular monitor system is configured to be easily assembled and/or disassembled when necessary for maintenance and/or to replace parts.

Abstract: A support for a portable electronic apparatus. The support includes a first edge and a second edge, a locking device movable between a locking position, in which it prevents the translation of the first edge relative to the second edge, and an unlocking position, and an actuating device for actuating the locking device movable between an inactive position and an active position in which the actuating device keeps the locking device in its unlocking position. Movement of the second edge from an idle position to a maintaining position drives the actuating device from its active position to its inactive position. The support includes a control device that, when moved from a released position to a disengagement position, causes the actuating device to go from its inactive position to its active position while keeping the second edge in its maintaining position.