Abstract: A hybrid vehicle (100) is a parallel hybrid vehicle including a motor/generator (5) arranged between an engine (1) and a transmission (62). The engine (1) is configured to perform lean operation in a low-load operating range. The hybrid vehicle is configured such that a rotation speed at a maximum point of power generation efficiency of the motor/generator (5) is within a rotation speed range (Xa) corresponding to a lower-speed part (a) of a 95% fuel-consumption efficiency operating range (A) of the engine (1).

Abstract: A control apparatus (100) is a control apparatus for a hybrid vehicle (10), wherein the hybrid vehicle is provided with an engine (200) which operates by a burning of fuel and a rotating electrical machine (Mg) which operates by using electric power charged in a battery, the control apparatus is provided with: a stop controlling device which stops a supply of the fuel to the engine while the hybrid vehicle is running; a vibration suppress controlling device which controls the rotating electrical machine so as to generate a suppress force for suppressing vibration which is caused by a stop of the supply of the fuel to the engine; and an adjusting device which adjusts magnitude of the suppress force such that the magnitude of the suppress force becomes smaller as a braking amount for braking the hybrid vehicle becomes larger.

Abstract: A vehicle drive device having a control device making another first planetary gear device constituent member and a second planetary gear device constituent member non-rotatable by a brake to perform electric motor running for running with power of a second electric motor while an engine is put into a non-drive state, when the engine is started during the electric motor running the control device causing a first electric motor to rotate the engine while the other first planetary gear device constituent member and the one second planetary gear device constituent member are kept non-rotatable by the brake, and when the brake is released after start of the engine, the control device controlling the first electric motor before release of the brake so a torque applied to the brake due to power of the engine reaches a magnitude balancing with a torque applied to the brake due to a running load.

Abstract: A control device that controls a vehicle drive device in which a first engagement device, a rotating electrical machine, a second engagement device, and an output member are sequentially arranged in this order from an input member side on a power transmission path that connects the input member drivingly coupled to an internal combustion engine to the output member drivingly coupled to wheels. The control device controls both the first engagement device and the second engagement device to a slip engaged state, and causes the rotating electrical machine to generate electric power.

Abstract: A shift control system and method of a hybrid vehicle are provided and controlled by dualizing a brake shift pattern based on whether an engine clutch release is possible when a hybrid vehicle brake is engaged. The system includes a hybrid controller that is configured to detect whether engine clutch release is possible, based on battery state information and input data from a operation. In addition, a shift controller is configured to execute a gear shift by a brake shift pattern based on whether the engine clutch release is possible.

Abstract: A pre-transmission unit for a hybrid drive system includes an input shaft adapted to be driven by an internal combustion engine. An electric motor includes a rotor fixed for rotation with an output shaft, and a stator fixed to a housing. A multi-plate clutch is positioned in the housing to drivingly interconnect the input shaft and the rotor. The clutch includes a piston for applying an input force to the clutch plates. A pump is positioned in the housing and includes an input member fixed for rotation with the rotor. The pump provides pressurized fluid to the piston. A valve regulates the fluid pressure applied to the piston and varies the torque transferred by the clutch.

Abstract: A system and a method for controlling an engine clutch of a hybrid vehicle are provided which maintain the acceleration of the vehicle substantially constant before and after release of an engine clutch to prevent a driver from feeling a sense of difference due to a change in inertia when the engine clutch is released. When an engine clutch is released to transfer the driving mode of the vehicle from a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) mode to an electric vehicle (EV) mode, the acceleration of the vehicle before and after release of an engine clutch is maintained substantially constant by adjusting motor torque to be decreased and gently adjusting the motor torque to be suitable for a driver request torque in the EV mode.

Abstract: Systems and methods use cameras to provide autonomous navigation features. In one implementation, a system includes at least one image capture device configured to acquire at least one image of an area forward of the vehicle. The area includes a plurality of traffic lamp fixtures each including at least one traffic light. The system further includes at least one processing device configured to use at least one indicator of vehicle position, as determined from the at least one acquired image, to determine a relevance to the vehicle of each of the plurality of traffic lamp fixtures. The at least one processing device may determine, based on the at least one acquired image, a status of a traffic light included in at least one traffic lamp fixture determined to be relevant to the vehicle, and cause a system response based on the determined status.

Abstract: A travel control device includes a target vehicle-speed calculation unit that includes a target vehicle-speed pattern adjustment processing unit generating a target vehicle-speed pattern based on a route passing speed pattern which is a passing vehicle-speed pattern within a certain distance generated in consideration of traffic congestion information. The travel control device also includes an evaluation value calculation unit calculating an evaluation value based on a horizon length and the target vehicle-speed pattern. The horizon length representing the time taken until a vehicle arrives at an ultimate point generated in consideration of information on prospective traffic congestion which can occur in the future.

Abstract: A running control device of a vehicle includes an engine with a plurality of cylinders, and a clutch connecting/disconnecting a power transmission path between the engine and wheels, the running control device of a vehicle performing during an inertia running mode a neutral inertia running mode performed with the power transmission path between the engine and the wheels disconnected while the engine is kept operated, and a cylinder resting inertia running mode performed by resting at least a part of the cylinders of the engine while the power transmission path between the engine and the wheels is connected, the running control device of a vehicle increasing an operation region of performing the neutral inertia running mode in an operation region of performing the inertia running mode when idle learning performed in an idle operation state of the engine is incomplete, as compared to after completion of the idle learning.

Abstract: Vehicle operating systems are autonomously operated. A transient in an upcoming path of the vehicle is determined from a comparison of vehicle path data and vehicle status data to a threshold of mechanism first operating system. Operational parameters for one of first and second operating systems are selected according to the comparison. The selected operational parameters are applied to the operation of the one of the first and second operating systems.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, there is provided a system for providing information about fuel efficiency of construction machinery, including: a TMS controller obtaining information about reference fuel efficiency through a communication network from a server, and providing the information about the reference fuel efficiency as display information; and an equipment controller calculating information about current fuel efficiency by analyzing operations of constituent elements of the construction machinery.

Abstract: A vehicle including a passenger compartment having a rear seating area is described. A method for monitoring the rear seating area of the passenger compartment includes monitoring a vehicle operating state comprising one of a key-on state and a key-off state and monitoring the rear seating area. A presence or absence of a passenger in the rear seating area is detected based upon the monitoring, and a control routine is executed based upon the vehicle operating state and the presence or absence of a passenger in the rear seating area.

Abstract: A drive mode selection system for a vehicle is provided that includes a drive mode selector that can facilitate selection of a current drive mode from among a plurality of drive modes of the vehicle based at least in part on input from a driver of the vehicle. Each of the plurality of drive modes can be associated with a distinct visual indicator. Additionally, the system can include a mode indication component that can display the current drive mode of the plurality of drive modes by providing the distinct visual indicator associated with the current drive mode. The system can further include a mode recommendation component that can recommend a drive mode of the plurality of drive modes based at least in part on the current drive mode and data received from one or more sensors.

Abstract: An exemplary method includes changing a scheduled preconditioning cycle of an electrified vehicle in response to a period without a key cycle of the electrified vehicle. Another exemplary method includes communicating an alert to an operator of an electrified vehicle in response to at least one preconditioning cycle of the electrified vehicle without a key cycle of the electrified vehicle.

Abstract: A system and method for assisting a driver are provided. The method includes receiving, by a controller, vehicle traveling information and calculating a first distance between a present vehicle position and an end node. In addition, the controller is configured to calculate a second distance between the present vehicle position and a preceding vehicle based on the receiving information and calculate a third distance in which coasting is available until a present vehicle speed reaches a predetermined target speed. The method further includes determining, by the controller, whether coasting is available based on the first distance, the second distance, the third distance in which coasting is available, and a present vehicle speed of the vehicle, and outputting, when coasting is available, a message that instructs coasting.

Abstract: A three piece railway freight truck is comprised of two laterally spaced side frames between which a bolster extends. Suspension load springs support the bolster, and control springs support friction shoes. Both variations of friction shoes have gaps that will allow lateral movement of the friction shoes across the bolster or the friction shoes across the side frame. The lateral movement is accomplished by having a low friction material pad between the bolster and the friction shoe or a low friction material pad between the friction shoe and a wear plate that bears on the side frame. The low friction material with low siding resistance allows lateral displacement energy to be dissipated over the lateral decoupling clearance.

Abstract: A bogie frame for railway vehicles includes a pair of left and right side beams disposed along a direction of rails; a cross beam that connects the side beams to each other, and a mounting bracket for mounting a functional part, the mounting bracket being joined to the cross beam. The cross beam has a rectangular cross section and includes a top plate section, a bottom plate section, and a pair of side plate sections. The top plate section has a cutout opening extending to one of the side plate sections. The mounting bracket is inserted in the cutout opening and the mounting bracket and the top plate section are butt welded together. This configuration enhances welding workability for welding mounting brackets for mounting functional parts such as a traction motor, a gearbox, and a brake, and allows a greater degree of design flexibility in mounting the functional parts.

Abstract: An inspection system for use with a rail vehicle includes a database containing vehicle route data and at least one location of track to be inspected. The database may be accessed by rail vehicles with on-board inspection systems so that they may inspect the location of track to be inspected.

Abstract: A portable transporting carrier for standard size buckets and for standard size propane gas tanks with wheels connected by an axle element and configured to position and support the bucket or the tank on the axle element and with an offset handle positioned over a center of gravity of the bucket or tank to facilitate lifting and carrying of the carrier with supported bucket or tank. The carrier is optionally convertible to a transportable working skid.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a design for a start-assist pedal assembly typically used for a cart or dolly that includes a pedal mounted to a support arm. An arched foot arm is pivotally attached to the support arm and a roller is supported by the arched foot arm.

Abstract: A stroller is provided, which includes a frame and a drive mechanism coupled to the frame and configured to transition the frame between an open position and a closed position. The drive mechanism includes: a cable drive; at least one spool rotated by the cable drive; at least one cable received by the at least one spool and connected to the frame; and at least one biasing member connected to the at least one cable for removing slack from the at least one cable. The stroller is configured such that rotation of the at least one spool by the cable drive causes the cable to exert a force against the frame to transition the frame between the open position and the closed position or between the closed position and the open position.

Abstract: A steering apparatus capable of easily and sufficiently mitigating rattles and rattling sounds during a positional adjustment of a steering wheel without affecting the operability of a pivot lever is provided. A steering apparatus 1 can move a column 20 that holds a shaft of a steering wheel H with respect to a vehicle body to adjust a tilt position and a telescopic position of the steering wheel H. The steering apparatus 1 includes: a pivot lever 123 for unclamping and unclamping the column 20 with respect to the vehicle body; a movable cam 121 and a fixed cam 120 that clamp and unclamp the column 20 by changing a turn of the pivot lever 123 into an axial movement of said turn; a sleeve 122 that holds the movable cam 121 and slides against the movable cam 121 when the pivot lever 123 is turned; and a ring spring 125 that presses the sleeve 122 against the sliding surface of the movable cam 121.

Abstract: In a steering system configured such that occurrence of a half lock is suppressed, when a body portion of a tooth member is pressed in a lock operation of locking the position of a steering column, the tooth member is extended to move a pair of second tooth row forming portions away from each other obliquely with respect to a lateral direction of an elongate tilt hole along the outer surface of a fastening side plate.

Abstract: Provided is a telescopic shaft having a coated section that reduces sliding resistance, with fluctuation of the sliding resistance according to sliding position of the telescopic shaft being reduced. A female shaft 16B is fitted onto a male shaft in a state of interference, and by causing the male shaft 16A to slide back-and-forth a specified number of times in the axial direction with respect to the female shaft 16B while applying, for example, a load in a direction that bends the male shaft 16A with respect to the female shaft 16B, friction heat is generated between side surfaces 411 of grooves 41 in the female shaft 16B and the coated section 61, which heats the coated section 61 and causes the coated section 61 to expand along the entire length in the axial direction of teeth 51 of the male shaft 16A. Therefore, the coated section 61 plastically deforms along the entire length in the axial direction of the teeth causing compressive strain to occur.

Abstract: A steering apparatus includes a steering column including a cylindrical outer column and a cylindrical inner column partially inserted into the outer column, and rotatably supporting an input shaft connected to a steering wheel, two telescopic adjustment portions projecting from an outer peripheral surface of the outer column to extend facing each other, the two telescopic adjustment portions each including an elongated hole elongated in an axial direction of the outer column, a rod penetrating the elongated hole, and an urging member provided on an outer peripheral surface of the inner column exposed from a slit provided between the two telescopic adjustment portions on the outer peripheral surface of the outer column, and urging the rod outward in a radial direction of the inner column and being positioned in an opening portion provided in an outer peripheral surface of the inner column.

Abstract: A supporting apparatus for a steering bracket includes a capsule support portion of a steering bracket supporting a steering column, a separation capsule to fix a vehicle body-side member to the steering bracket, a resin member, a shear pin, and an inertial action body including a weight portion moving to a front side of a vehicle by inertia due to a primary collision and pulling out the shear pin from a second bracket-side hole with the movement.

Abstract: Disclosed is an arm stopper mechanism mounting apparatus including: an output shaft; a housing that is provided with a hole for inspecting the sealability of the interior thereof; a sealing member that seals the hole, and can be detached from the hole when the sealability is inspected; and an arm stopper mechanism that has a steering arm and a stopper. The steering arm includes an output shaft hole into which the output shaft is fitted; two tie rod holes to which the tie rods are respectively attached; and two striking surfaces which strike against the stopper. The stopper includes two contact surfaces. An angle made by the two contact surfaces of the stopper is greater than an angle made by the two striking surfaces of the steering arm, and is 90° or greater.

Abstract: A ball screw device is provided for which quality can be easily evaluated. The ball screw device includes a threaded shaft with a groove formed on an outer peripheral surface of the shaft, and a cylindrical nut whose screw-thread mates with the groove on the threaded shaft via a plurality of balls. The nut has a pair of mounting holes in each of which a deflector is installed and a communication groove that allows the mounting holes to communicate with each other and is open on the outer peripheral surface of the nut and through which the balls can roll. The width W of an opening of the communication groove is smaller than the diameter of the ball.

Abstract: A ball screw mechanism includes: a rack shaft, on the outer peripheral surface of which a spiral rack screw groove is formed; a cylindrical nut, on the inner peripheral surface of which a spiral nut groove that faces the rack screw groove is formed; and a plurality of balls disposed in a rolling passage that is a space surrounded by the rack screw groove and the nut groove. The nut is provided with: shift portions provided at both ends of the nut groove to shift the track of the nut groove in the axial direction of the rack shaft from the rack screw groove and to displace the nut groove to be deeper in the radial direction of the rack shaft as the track is shifted; a circulation passage that connects between the shift portions; and passage entrances that each connect between the shift portion and the circulation passage.

Abstract: An electric power steering apparatus that realizes vibration suppression of response characteristics and has a control performance having resistance properties against disturbances such as a road surface change by using a velocity I-P control (a proportional-lead type PI control) in a vehicle having functions of an automatic steering control and a manual steering control.

Abstract: An electric power steering system includes: an electric motor that generates assist torque; an auxiliary power supply device including a capacitor connected to a main power supply and discharging electric power to the electric motor; and a control device that controls the auxiliary power supply device. There is a plurality of modes of connection between the main power supply and the auxiliary power supply device. The control device switches the mode of connection between the main power supply and the auxiliary power supply device, depending on the situation.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for refined row guidance parameterization with Hough transform are described herein. An electronic representation of a field (ERF) can be received. A steering variable calculation can be performed by executing a cascaded Hough transform on the ERF. An intermediate value used in calculating the steering variable can be selected. A refined intermediate value can be identified from the intermediate value by measuring a difference between the intermediate value and an anchor value. The steering variable calculation can be adjusted using the refined intermediate value.

Abstract: A steering control device includes a steering reaction force control unit that applies a steering reaction force to a steering unit in accordance with a steering reaction force characteristic that is based on steering torque and steering angle of the steering unit in which the steering torque increases as the steering angle increases. A curvature detection unit detects a curvature of a white line. An offset unit calculates an offset amount that increases as the detected curvature increases and that offsets the steering reaction force characteristic such that a neutral point of the steering is moved in a curve direction according to a magnitude of the detected curvature. A curve direction steering torque detection unit programmed to detect a steering torque in a curve direction. An offset suppression unit suppresses a change in the offset amount more as a detected steering torque in the curve direction increases.

Abstract: An under-floor frame system is disclosed. In particular, a main frame made of carbon fiber composite materials forms a closed quadrangle. A center cross member made of carbon fiber composite materials runs along a width direction of a vehicle and connects middles of the both side members. Also, a front cross member and a rear cross member made of carbon fiber composite materials runs along a width direction of a vehicle and connects a front side member portion and a rear side member portion at both sides of the main frame, respectively. A center tunnel member made of carbon fiber composite materials and is extended in a width direction of a vehicle to traverse an upper space of the center cross member and connects the front cross member and the rear cross member.

Abstract: First bracket including first upper wall wherein first leg extending downward from, first flange extending from lower end of first leg; second bracket including second upper wall overlapped on first upper wall, second leg extending downward from second upper wall, and second flange extending from lower end of second leg. First and second flanges are fixed to vehicle body member, and upper portion of fender panel is connected to second upper wall. Second leg includes structure that deforms when impact load is input from fender panel to second upper wall to cause second upper wall together with fender panel to be displaced horizontally. Fender panel support structure includes connector coupling first and second upper walls together with certain clamping force that when certain impact load is input from fender panel to second upper wall, second upper wall is displaced against clamping force until it is separated from first upper wall.

Abstract: A structure includes a front side member which may be disposed at left and right sides, respectively and includes a front end positioned at a vehicle front end, a fender apron member which includes a front end positioned at the vehicle front end based on the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, a fender apron front lower reinforcing member which connects and reinforces the front end of the front side member and the front end of the fender apron member, a sub-frame which is engaged to the front side member at its lower side, and a connection member of which a first end may be engaged to the fender apron front lower reinforcing member and of which a second end may be engaged to an connecting portion between the sub-frame and the front side member and the sub-frame to be movable when the connecting portion and the sub-frame receive an impact.

Abstract: A utility vehicle including: a chassis; an engine provided on the chassis; an engine room accommodating the engine; a storage box provided next to the engine room and accommodating an air cleaner or a battery; a partition member dividing the engine room and the storage box; and a rivet configured to detachably attach at least part of the partition member to the chassis.

Abstract: There are provided a cowl panel provided above a dash panel partitioning an engine room from a vehicle compartment and extending in a vehicle width direction, a suspension tower protruding toward an inside of the engine room and supporting a front suspension, and a connecting bracket connecting the suspension tower and the cowl panel and configured to slant rearward and upward, wherein the connecting bracket comprises a front-end flange portion and a rear-end flange portion, the front-end flange portion is joined to a slant portion formed at a rear portion of a top of the suspension tower which is configured to slant rearward and downward, and the rear-end flange portion is configured to rise upward via a bending portion and joined to a vertical wall portion of the cowl panel.

Abstract: A vehicle hood structure, which includes an outer panel that forms an outer surface of a vehicle, an inner panel that is disposed below the outer panel and fixedly attached to the outer panel and that has a plurality of beam portions extending in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, having a hat-shaped section opening downward, and being separated from each other in a lateral direction of the vehicle, and which covers a front part of the vehicle, the vehicle hood structure including: a reinforcing member that is disposed below the inner panel so as to extend in the lateral direction of the vehicle and to have clearance between the reinforcing member and the beam portions, that has a convex shape curved upward in the lateral direction of the vehicle, and that is fixedly fastened at its both ends in the lateral direction of the vehicle to the inner panel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support (2, 3) used as a vehicle component and comprising a longitudinal extension which corresponds to a multiple of the transverse extension thereof. Said support (2, 3) comprises a reinforced transverse profile section. For this purpose, the support (2, 3) comprises at least one reinforced element (7, 8) which follows the longitudinal extension of the support (2, 3), is connected to the support in a positive and material fit manner and in a tension and shear-resistant manner, with the insertion of a separation layer (12) between the longitudinal extension of the support (2, 3).

Abstract: There is provided in a preferred embodiment a vehicle cross-support member for positioning in a generally transverse orientation to a length of a vehicle, the cross-support member including a jointed portion extending from a first end to a second end, wherein the jointed portion includes a first elongated member and a second elongated member mechanically coupled to the first elongated member. The first elongated member includes an axially open socket end portion, and the second elongated member includes a mating end portion sized for fitted placement within the socket end portion in frictional engagement therewith in a mechanically coupled position.

Abstract: A trailer assembly suitable for carrying a container of proppant has a frame with a first side rail and a second side rail extending in generally parallel relation to each other and a plurality of wheels rotatably mounted below the frame. The frame has a plurality of cross members extending between the side rails. First and second outriggers extend across the side rails so as to each have one end extending outwardly of one of the side rails and an opposite end extending outwardly of the other side rail. The first and second outriggers are suitable for receiving the container of proppant thereon. The frame has a first section positioned above the wheels and a second section positioned at a level lower than a level of the first section. The proppant container is placed on the first section.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a track pad for a chain of a chain wheel drive, the track pad having a bearing surface provided with at least one grouser (1, 2), extending in the lateral direction of the bearing surface, wherein at least one flat part (4, 5) is provided next to at least one grouser part (1, 2) in the lateral direction of the bearing surface. Further, the invention comprises a track pad for a chain of a chain wheel drive, the track pad having a bearing surface provided with at least one grouser (32, 33) protruding from a base plate (40), the grouser (32, 33) extending in the lateral direction of the bearing surface, wherein the bearing surface of the base plate has a profile in the lateral direction.

Abstract: A method of repairing an equalizer bar including removing a portion of the end of the equalizer bar which may create an elongated member. The elongated member may include an attachment surface at one end. The method may include positioning an equalizer bar end to the elongated member. The equalizer bar end may include a hole and a mating surface configured to attach to the attachment surface of the elongated member. The method may include aligning the hole with a hole terminal end in the elongated member, and securing a fastener into the hole and hole terminal end.

Abstract: A guard assembly associated with a final drive assembly is provided. The guard assembly includes a skirt member coupled to the final drive assembly such that the skirt member partially encloses the spindle housing. The skirt member includes a first end portion having a mounting surface and a second end portion having an axial projection radially spaced from the outer surface and extending towards the first end portion such that the axial projection defines a circumferential groove adjacent to an outer surface. The guard assembly also includes a segmented seal having an axial member provided in an inner surface and extending inward towards an inner surface and defining a circumferential groove positioned outward from a first diameter such that the circumferential groove is configured to cooperate with and be spaced from the circumferential groove of the second end portion of the skirt member.

Abstract: A crawler shoe is disclosed for use with a mobile machine having a track assembly with a sprocket. The crawler shoe may have a ground engaging surface, and laterally spaced-apart links connected at a side opposite the ground engaging surface. The laterally spaced-apart links may each have an arcuate wear surface configured to provide hub support against bearing forces of the sprocket, and at least one bore configured to receive a pin that transfers tractive forces from the sprocket to the plate.

Abstract: A rubber crawler has: an endless rubber belt that is entrained about plural wheels; plural rubber projections that are disposed on the rubber belt and spaced apart from one another in a crawler circumferential direction, project toward an inner peripheral side of the rubber belt, and come into contact with the wheels to limit the movement of the wheels in a crawler width direction; and a low-hardness rubber portion that configures part of an inner peripheral surface of the rubber belt, is disposed between mutually adjacent rubber projections, and is formed by a rubber having a lower hardness than the rubber projections.

Abstract: A bicycle seat post assembly includes a seat post that has a barrel, a cradle assembly, and a tilt mechanism. The cradle assembly is received in the barrel to secure a saddle to the seat post. The tilt mechanism is received in the barrel for setting saddle tilt. The tilt mechanism has at least one expander configured to at least expand. The expander is positioned in the barrel to exert a torque on the cradle assembly during expansion that causes the cradle assembly to rotate.

Abstract: Provided is a bicycle saddle wherein the seat is made from a resin base alone without using a shock-absorbing pad and the conflicting properties of softness/comfort and strength/rigidity can be balanced. The saddle comprises a main saddle body and a rail member for mounting the main saddle body on a frame. The main saddle body is configured from a frame member made of a first synthetic resin in which multiple through holes are formed, and a mesh member made of a second synthetic resin that is laminated on the upper surface of the frame member and in which multiple through holes are formed in a mesh pattern. The second synthetic resin of the mesh member is selected from nylon, polyethylene and polypropylene. The first synthetic resin of the frame member is a synthetic resin such as a glass fiber-reinforced synthetic resin with a higher rigidity than the second synthetic resin.