Abstract: An exhaust support system for an off-road vehicle including a fender having a liquid storage tank, a loading plate coupled to a frame of the off-road vehicle, and a gusset coupled to the liquid storage tank and to the loading plate. The gusset is formed from a flat plate and includes a body coupled to the liquid storage tank, a base coupled to the loading plate, and a curved portion coupling the base to the body. Additionally, the curved portion is configured to redistribute a force from the liquid storage tank to the loading plate.

Abstract: A tank assembly and a stiffening assembly include first and second inserts and an elongate coupler. The inserts comprise a base having flange, a head, and a neck. The elongate body has first and second couplers at respective first and second ends of the body, each coupler including a pocket sized to receive the head of a respective one of the inserts. The related method include forming a fuel tank such that the tank wall carries at least a first and second insert, locating a rigid connector within the tank interior aligned with the first and second inserts, the connector including a first coupler and a second coupler, and coupling at least a portion of the first insert with the first coupler and at least a portion of the second insert with the second coupler to limit movement of the two wall portions relative to each other.

Abstract: A fuel tank for a transport refrigeration system is provided. The fuel tank includes an elongate tank body. The elongated tank body has a first end wall; a second end wall; a sidewall extending between the first and second end walls; and an interior space defined by the sidewall and the first and second end walls. The fuel tank further includes a fuel tank vent configured to vent air outside of the fuel tank; a fuel outlet fitting; a fuel discharge tube fitting; and a fuel pickup tube fitting. The entire tank body can be made of a plastic.

Abstract: In an automobile fuel tank with a tank body (12) of which an outer wall (19) is formed of a synthetic resin layer composed of a multilayer configuration, the synthetic resin layer includes an inner body layer and an outer body layer with a barrier layer (26) interposed therebetween. The outer wall (19) is formed of, in order from an outer side toward an inner side, an upper skin layer (20), an outer base layer (22), an outer adhesive layer (24), the barrier layer (26), an inner adhesive layer (28), an inner base layer (30), and a structural member (32). The structural member (32) is retrofitted to the inner base layer (30) by welding in formation of the inner body layer and the outer body layer.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus are described for adaptive cruise control in a road vehicle, as well as a road vehicle including such an apparatus. One of four control regions is determined and a set of control parameters chosen in dependence of the detected control region. An acceleration command is provided, based on the chosen set of control parameters, using a sliding surface and a control law that ensures convergence to the sliding surface.

Abstract: A method of providing content for presentation in a vehicle may include creating personalized content for a user based on one or more customization factors. The method may additionally include determining a virtual presenter personality configured to customize a presentation of the personalized content. The method may additionally include creating audio data that incorporates the personalized content based on the virtual presenter personality. The method may additionally include providing the audio data configured to be presented in the vehicle.

Abstract: A personalized display system for integrating and varying car content includes: a profile creation unit collecting and storing driving information and route information, creating manipulation information related to manipulation of state content of a cluster and an audio-video-navigation (AVN) device, and creating manipulation style profile information through a combination of the driving information, the route information, and the manipulation information; a user weight creation unit giving a manipulation specification weight based on the manipulation information and inputted driver information to create weight setting information; a display specification decision unit mapping the weight setting information to the created manipulation style profile information in order to determine a user's favorite display specification; and an integration screen display unit displaying the determined favorite display specification on an integration screen of the cluster and the AVN device.

Abstract: A device having at least one sensor, a controller, and a display device designed for a vehicle which is configured for at least partial automatic driving. The at least one sensor is configured to acquire information items. The device senses an automatic driving state in which the vehicle drives automatically and displays simultaneously on the display device, in the automatic driving state, conditions which are to be complied with to maintain the automatic driving state, together with information indicating whether the respective condition is met. Also disclosed is a device configured to determine compliance with the conditions as a function of the information items.

Abstract: Electrical bus isolation is detected for an electrified vehicle having a DC power source connected to positive and negative buses. The positive bus is connected to chassis ground, and a resulting first current is sensed that flows through a negative bus leakage resistance and a balanced leakage resistance. The negative bus is connected to chassis ground, and a resulting second current is sensed that flows through a negative bus leakage resistance and a balanced leakage resistance. The positive and negative bus leakage resistances are estimated in response to respective ratios of the first and second currents. An isolation value is compared to a threshold, wherein the isolation value is responsive to a voltage of the DC power source and a smaller one of the positive and negative bus leakage resistances. An atypical isolation is signaled when the isolation value is less than the threshold.

Abstract: An interlock switching circuit for protecting an electrical on-board power supply for an electrically drivable vehicle includes a conductor loop, a first current source, a first current mirror and a second current mirror. The first current source is configured to drive a current flowing out of an input of the first current mirror into an input of the second current mirror. The conductor loop is connected between an output of the first current mirror and an output of the second current mirror.

Abstract: Provided is a control device for an electric vehicle capable of stabilizing vehicle behavior when performing slip control of drive wheels. The control device for an electric vehicle according to the present invention is a control device for an electric vehicle to be used in an electric vehicle, the electric vehicle including: a motor which is connected to the drive wheels of the electric vehicle via a differential gear and a drive shaft, and which is configured to generate a braking or driving torque for each of the drive wheels; and a mechanical braking device capable of independently generating a braking force for each of the drive wheels.

Abstract: A hybrid drive system and associated methods are described that include an internal combustion engine, an electric motor, and a liquid cooling system. In one example, the liquid cooling system includes an oil circulation system that cools selected components, and lubricates selected components.

Abstract: A wireless power supply system includes a power transmission device provided on a ground side and a power receiving device mounted on a vehicle, the power transmission device transmitting, to the power receiving device via a wireless connection, electric power controlled by an inverter circuit, wherein the power receiving device transmits a power supply command signal to the power transmission device in a first cycle by use of a radio signal. The power transmission device includes a power transmission coil current detection means for detecting a power transmission coil current flowing through a power transmission coil and controls an output voltage of the inverter circuit based on the power supply command signal and the power transmission coil current detected by the power transmission coil current detection means in a second cycle shorter than the first cycle.

Abstract: A method for recharging an accumulator of an electric vehicle is disclosed including recording information on past usages of the accumulator locally at a point of connection of the accumulator to a grid; locally estimating information on a future usage of the accumulator, taking in input the information on past usages; and locally programming an energy flow between the grid and the accumulator on the base of the estimated information.

Abstract: A vehicle including a powertrain having an electric machine, an engine, a traction battery, and a controller are provided. The controller may be programmed to, in response to a state of charge of the traction battery being less than a threshold while the traction battery is powering a device external to the vehicle, operate the powertrain to charge the traction battery at a rate based on an ambient temperature irrespective of an electric load requested by the device.

Abstract: A charging facility collects DC power supplied from a plurality of power supply devices in a DC bus, and then uses the DC power to charge an on-board rechargeable battery for an electric vehicle. In an energy management method for a charging facility, each power supply device operates under independent automatic control according to a change in voltage in the DC bus. An upper-level control unit which collectively controls a plurality of power supply sources is not required, and a plurality of power supply devices can be combined with a simple configuration achieved by merely connecting respective output terminals to the DC bus. In addition, the entire charging facility can be operated flexibly. Thus, it is possible to achieve a simple configuration and to allow flexible operation while a plurality of power converters are combined with a system power supply.

Abstract: A method for charging a battery of a vehicle uses a battery charging station that provides an electric current at a first DC voltage. The electric current that is output by the battery charging station at the first DC voltage is supplied to a charger of the vehicle, The electric current at the first DC voltage is converted within the charger into a second electric current at a second DC voltage that is required for charging the battery of the vehicle, and then is supplied to the battery.

Abstract: A high-voltage charge booster is provided for charging a direct current traction battery at a direct current charging pillar. The high-voltage charge booster has a converter (14) for transforming the first voltage level into the second voltage level if the first voltage level differs from the second voltage level. A bypass (16) bypasses the converter (14) or connects through a power stage if the first voltage level corresponds to the second voltage level.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus for generating power using inertia of a load in a moving vehicle. The apparatus includes a vessel having a volume that is capable of an expansion and a contraction, and containing a fluid under a pressure. The fluid is released from the vessel as a force is exerted by the load of the vehicle against the vessel. The apparatus includes a reservoir, operably connected to the vessel by fluid conduit. The reservoir contains the fluid under pressure until an optimum pressure is reached at which point the reservoir releases the fluid to a power generator. The power generator then generates electrical power. Excess fluid released from the power generator then returns to the vessel.

Abstract: Charging of an electrical storage device is completed by operation-starting time while increasing a percentage of a charging time of the electrical storage device in a first time period as compared to a percentage of the charging time in a second time period when the first time period and the second time period are included within a period from when a user sets the operation-starting time to the operation-starting time. A temperature adjustment device is operated such that a temperature of the electrical storage device at the operation-starting time falls within a target temperature range while increasing a percentage of an operating time of the temperature adjustment device in the first time period as compared to a percentage of the operating time in the second time period when the first time period and the second time period are included within the period from when the user sets the operation-starting time to the operation-starting time.

Abstract: A charging system includes a vehicle (200) that receives electric power with which a storage battery (240) is charged, from an inlet (226), and a power feeding apparatus (100) that supplies the electric power to a power-feed-side connector (126) connected to the inlet (226). The power feeding apparatus (100) and the vehicle (200) share a temporary signal pattern given to a control signal, through communication via communication units (130, 270), separately from communication established by connection between the inlet (226) and the power-feed-side connector (126). The vehicle (200) specifies the power feeding apparatus (100) as a destination of wireless communication, as the apparatus connected to the inlet (226), based on matching of a temporary signal pattern detected from the control signal, with the shared temporary signal pattern.

Abstract: Power control can be performed for electronic apparatuses that are unable to connect to a network. A user accesses the URL of a power supply center, and downloads an application (S11). The application is downloaded for each individual electronic apparatus to be controlled. In S12, the user makes various settings. After the settings are complete, the power supply center 2 transmits a power-limiting signal (S2), and a communication device receives the power-limiting signal (S13). If it is determined in S14 that the power-limiting function is set active, the application is started in S16. In S17, the kind of the communication that has been set is infrared. If the kind of the communication is infrared, in S18, a power-limiting signal is transmitted to a target electronic apparatus via infrared communication.

Abstract: A charging device for a plug-in vehicle includes a plurality of power components (12, 22) for transforming a polyphase supply system voltage (32) into a vehicle-end high voltage (34). Each power component (12, 22) is connected to one phase of the supply system voltage (32), and an emergency charging module switches over one of the power components (12, 22) to another phase of the supply system voltage (32). The emergency charging module switches over when the power component (12, 22) that is connected to the other phase malfunctions.

Abstract: An electrical charging apparatus (10) for charging an electrical energy store of a motor vehicle (12) has an electrical connection (16) to electrically connect the charging apparatus (10) to a charging station (14) and to interchange electrical energy with the charging station (14). An electrical converter (18) is connected to the electrical connection (16) to interchange the electrical energy with the charging station (14) via the electrical connection (16) and to convert the electrical energy. A control unit (20) is connected to the electrical converter (18) to control the interchange of the electrical energy. A communication interface (22) is assigned to the control unit (20) and is designed to interchange data (34) with the charging station (14). The control unit (20) is designed to control the interchange of the electrical energy on the basis of the data.

Abstract: A method and apparatus estimating a state of a battery are provided. A battery life estimation apparatus may charge a battery using a normal charge rate (C-rate) during a charging interval of a charging cycle and a low charge rate (C-rate) in a low-rate charging interval of the charging cycle, may compare a determined change in an electrical physical quantity of the battery over time to a reference curve, corresponding to a life of the battery, for an initial state of the battery, in the low-rate charging interval, and may estimate the life of the battery based on a result of the comparing.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a plurality of rechargeable batteries, a sensor, and a battery manager. The sensor obtains motion information of the rechargeable batteries. The motion information includes at least one of first information obtained by sensing whether the rechargeable batteries are in a movement state or in a standstill state or second information on a state in which the rechargeable batteries are inclined. The second information may be obtained based on a change in angle when the rechargeable batteries are in the movement state. The battery manager control charging or discharging of the rechargeable batteries in a charge mode or a discharge mode based on the motion information.

Abstract: A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, monitoring a root mean square (RMS) current of a component for a time window, and adjusting a flow of current relative to a battery such that a slope of the RMS current gradually approaches zero as the RMS current approaches an RMS current limit for the time window.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle control device is provided for controlling a drive system in a hybrid vehicle. The hybrid vehicle control device is provided with a hybrid control module that controls an operation start timing of a DC/DC converter at vehicle startup. When an ignition switch is pressed, after connecting a high power relay that is interposed between the motor/generator and the high power battery, the hybrid control module starts operation of the DC/DC converter upon determining that the outputtable electric power by the high power battery is a prescribed value or greater.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are disclosed for controlling an electric vehicle. In one aspect, a control unit of the vehicle determines whether the electric vehicle is travelling on an incline, and initiates, based on a determination that the electric vehicle is travelling on an incline, an incline assist operation of the electric vehicle. The control unit generates a reference torque for the incline assist operation of the electric vehicle, and outputs, to a motor and based on initiating the incline assist operation, the generated reference torque. The control unit also controls the motor to output a driving force according to the reference torque, and determines, based on controlling the motor to output the driving force according to the reference torque, whether the electric vehicle skids on the incline.

Abstract: A seat device 5 according to the present invention includes a cushion pad 60, a support member 70 for supporting the cushion pad 60, a pressure sensitive switch SW disposed with a spacing from the under face of the cushion pad, and a pressing member 90 disposed below the cushion pad 60 and deformed by a pressure applied from the under face of the cushion pad to press the pressure sensitive switch SW. The deformed amount of the pressing member 90 per unit displacement amount in which the under face of the cushion pad is displaced downwardly is greater in a second stage after the pressure sensitive switch SW is turned on than in a first stage before the pressure sensitive switch SW is turned on.

Abstract: A locking unit (10) for a vehicle seat (1) includes a pawl (80) which is mounted pivotably about a pivot axis between an open position and a closed position and has a retaining contour (27) for securing a locking pin (12) in the closed position. At least one claw (90, 91, 92) is mounted pivotably about the same pivot axis in a manner offset in the axial direction with respect to the pawl (80). The claw (90, 91, 92) has a closing contour (25). The pawl (80) is pivotable from the open position into the closed position by the closing contour (25) being acted upon by the locking pin (12).

Abstract: An actuator (110, 210) for a vehicle seat (1) includes a housing (11), a motor (12) which is fixed to the housing and includes a motor shaft (12a), a transmission (13) connected to the motor shaft, an actuator output drive (14) which is connected to the transmission, and a control unit (21). The actuator output drive includes an output element moveable towards an end position from a starting position by rotating the motor shaft in a first direction and in a reversed direction—in the direction of the starting position from the end position. A carriage (15) is driven, upon movement of the output element. A position sensor detects a position of the carriage. An actuator (210) for a vehicle seat is provided, in which a position sensor (28) detects an effect of gravity on the actuator. A vehicle seat (1) with one such actuator (110, 210) is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rod adapter for operating recliner and a seat reclining device comprising the same, where the seat reclining device comprises a fixed frame; a rotating frame rotatably coupled to the fixed frame; a recliner coupled to the fixed frame at one side and to the rotating frame at the other side to adjust rotation angle of the rotating frame; a shaft rod penetrating the fixed frame, the rotating frame and the recliner; a recliner lever provided rotatable around a shaft receiving part disposed coaxially to an end part of the shaft rod; and a rod adapter disposed between the shaft rod and the recliner lever and having a rod inserting recess part where the shaft rod is inserted and a lever shaft part which is inserted into the shaft receiving part of the recliner lever so that it intermediates between rotations of the shaft rod and the recliner lever. Therefore, compatibility between the recliner lever and the shaft rod as components of the seat reclining device can be enhanced.

Abstract: The invention provides a seatbelt threader device with a sheath receiving at least one or both of the lap and shoulder straps of a seatbelt therein, and a male component of a seatbelt buckle at a distal end thereof, so that the male component can be inserted through the slot of the child safety seat.

Abstract: Vehicle seating, selectively deployable at the rear of a vehicle for providing temporary outdoor seating. The seating is moveable between a first, stowed position in which the seating surface is locatable on or within a load floor of the vehicle and a second, deployed position in which support legs and a seating surface connected thereto are pivoted up and out of the load floor so that the seating surface overlaps with or extends beyond a rearmost edge of the vehicle and an engaging member engages the support surface to provide load bearing support for the seating surface.

Abstract: A bolster assembly for a seat includes a fixed frame and a housing coupled to the fixed frame. The housing includes a track and a bracket moveable along at least a portion the track between a first position and a second position. A paddle is moveably coupled to the bracket and a drive shaft is configured for rotation about a drive axis. Rotation of the drive shaft about the drive axis moves the bracket between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback. A head restraint is operably coupled with the seatback by first and second support posts. The head restraint is operable between a stowed position and a use position. A lower brace is operably coupled with a lower portion of the head restraint. An upper brace is operably coupled with an upper portion of the head restraint. A latching mechanism is coupled with the seatback and operably coupled with the upper brace and the lower brace. The latching mechanism is operable between a first position corresponding to the stowed position of the head restraint, and a second position corresponding to the use position of the head restraint.

Abstract: An adjustable headrest that provides both support and comfort to the user and one that can be used in connection with various types of passenger vehicles. The headrest includes slide mechanisms for permitting easy height adjustment of the headrest and also includes an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the headrest forwardly and rearwardly. Further, the headrest includes easily adjustable, wing-like, side-support members that are pivotally connected to a centrally located, vertically adjustable head support member by means of specially designed hinges.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a heater fan for a body support arrangement, and specifically the heater fan has at least one air delivery arrangement and at least one heating appliance.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a vehicle interior component. The vehicle interior component has a cover forming a design surface, and a tag attached to the cover. The tag has a first piece, a second piece and an attachment portion for attaching the first piece to the cover. The second piece has a first end integrated with the first piece, and a second end attached to the cover directly or indirectly. The second piece is laminated on the first piece while covering the attachment portion. Thus, the second piece is capable of using the attachment portion to suppress impairment of the design property of the vehicle interior component. The tag is attached to the cover in a manner helping to achieve a satisfactory outward appearance.

Abstract: A seat trim cover includes a flexible web and a plurality of molded clips spaced-apart at predetermined intervals along a distal edge of the web. Each of the clips includes a base attached to the web and one or more latch elements extending from the base to a point beyond the distal edge of the web. The latch elements of each clip are configured to clasp a cushion retainer when forced into engagement with the retainer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly (21), particularly for a seat frame (7), comprising a structural tube (15) and at least one frame wire (20) mounted on the structural tube (15). The frame wire is mounted on the structural tube (15) by metal forming without the addition of external material. The present invention also relates to a seat frame (7), particularly for a backrest or a seat portion of a vehicle seat, comprising a left side flank (10) and/or a right side flank (11). The seat frame comprises at least one structural tube (15) mounted to the left side flank (10) and/or to the right side flank (11) by metal forming without the addition of external material.

Abstract: A composite component (110) for a vehicle seat (1), in particular a motor vehicle seat, having a plurality of fabric layers (116) of a fiber material and a matrix material (118) fixing the fabric layers (116). The outer component contour of the composite component (110) is at least in some sections formed by a fabric strand (125) embedded into the matrix material (118). A vehicle seat (1), in particular a motor vehicle seat, includes a composite component, in particular with a backrest structure (110) designed as the composite component.

Abstract: This invention is an Automotive Center Console Armrest Storage Box Lid Protector that is an alternative for replacing the factory installed center console/storage box armrest lid when damaged or to be used to for driving comfort as creates a barrier between the factory installed lid and the under forearm of the driver or passengers forearm. It is designed to be installed over the factory installed lid and is held in place with an elastic band or drawstring sewed on the underside of the fitted fabric piece to keep the fabric protector from slipping. It can be made with or without an added sleeve pocket sewed to the top side as in the sketches. Drivers and passengers that rest their forearm on the center console while driving can have added comfort with this protective cover and also can be used as an alternative to replacing the factory installed hard cover after being damaged from use stains and UV rays. It is installed by opening the lid inserting the protective cover by hand over the factory installed lid.

Abstract: Provided is an assist grip that is mounted by inserting a mounting clip (5) and a clip support portion (42) of a cover (4) into a rectangular hole provided on a body panel and securing a hinge assembly (2, 3) to the body panel. A resilient bulging portion (52) of the mounting clip (5) is provided at both sides of a leading end portion thereof with second retention portions (57) that abut against an inner side of the body panel in such a manner as to obliquely open outward and provided at a middle of the leading end portion with a first retention portion (53) that abuts against a periphery of the rectangular hole of the body panel in an inwardly bent manner. Inclined side portions (52a) are formed at both sides of the resilient bulging portion (52) so that the resilient bulging portion (52) has a width of its base portion shorter than a width of the leading end portion.

Abstract: A heated cup holder system for a vehicle including a sleeve receivable onto a container, the sleeve of a predefined inductance and a cup holder including an induction-heating element operable to induce a current within the sleeve thereby heating the sleeve.

Abstract: A folding liner includes multiple sections connected with hinges. The folding liner slides within a cargo area such as a truck bed to facilitate loading and unloading of cargo without the need to climb into the cargo area or lift cargo over side walls. The folding liner when folded can partition a cargo area into one or more smaller cargo areas or can cover a cargo to hide the cargo or prevent the cargo from flying out of an open cargo area of a moving vehicle.

Abstract: The stick removal mechanism for nut harvesting includes a frame having opposing side members and sprockets mounted on the side members. A roller chain is mounted on the sprockets on each side of the frame. A plurality of cross members having fingers extending therefrom is attached to and extends between the roller chains for travel therewith. A plurality of cross members and their chains define an endless conveyor belt. An adjustable agitator mechanism is installed upon each of the side members, which adjusts corresponding agitator sprockets to lift and agitate the respective roller chains. The stick removal mechanism is installed over the open top of a collector receptacle, e.g., a cart, so that debris is carried atop the conveyor and dropped behind the cart while nuts fall through the passages between the fingers and into the receptacle.

Abstract: A buildable seal assembly (100) is used with a jacket (102) which is connected to a sidewall (14) and slide out room (12) of a conventional RV or similar mobile equipment or mobile living quarters (10). A right angled seal element (132) is coupled to the jacket (102) in a snap in configuration. The right angled seal element (132) is further coupled to a bulb (152) and a wiper component (146). The bulb (152) and wiper component (146) assist in providing a seal between the mobile living quarters (10) and the slide out room (12) when the room (12) is in a retracted, closed position or an extended, open position.

Abstract: A system, device and method for opening an electromechanical system of a vehicle. The system includes a capacitive emblem switch and a transponder, where the transponder includes an identifier of the vehicle. The capacitive emblem switch is activated when the user is in proximity of the vehicle with the transponder. The electromechanical system, such as a rear hatch of the vehicle opens when the user motions in front of the activated capacitive emblem switch. In embodiments, the capacitive emblem switch may be incorporated into a vehicle logo or a vehicle model number. In an embodiment, LED lights are used to indicate activation of the capacitive emblem switch. The LED lights may change color to indicate a completion of the method. The capacitive emblem switch may be transparent. The transponder may be a key fob.