Abstract: A vehicle includes a traction battery and a cooling system. The cooling system has a chiller, a radiator, and conduit and valving arranged to form a thermal circuit configured to selectively transport heat via coolant from the traction battery to the radiator. The vehicle also includes a grille shutter assembly having an opening and shutters movable to alter an effective cross-sectional area of the opening. A controller is programed to operate the shutters to change the effective cross-sectional area of the opening to increase or decrease air flow over the radiator based on a temperature of the coolant and an ambient air temperature.

Abstract: An underbody air and thermal management system is provided for a motor vehicle. That system includes an aero shield having a louver system selectively displaceable between an open position and a closed position. The system also includes an air dam that is selectively displaceable between a home position and a deployed position. Still further, the system includes a control system to displace the louver system between the open position and the closed position and the air dam between the home position and the deployed position so as to provide the best possible balance between aerodynamic airflow, under vehicle ground clearance and under hood or engine bay cooling.

Abstract: A fuel tank structure includes: a fuel tank that is installed in an automobile and that accommodates fuel; a bag-shaped member that is fixed to a ceiling portion of an interior of the fuel tank, and whose state of contact with a liquid surface of fuel accommodated in the fuel tank is maintained due to the bag-shaped member inflating or deflating in accordance with a height of the liquid surface; a temperature sensor that senses a temperature of the fuel or evaporated fuel that is within the fuel tank; and a cooling wind introducing section that introduces cooling wind into an interior of the bag-shaped member in a case in which the temperature of the fuel or the evaporated fuel detected by the temperature sensor becomes higher than a predetermined temperature.

Abstract: A fuel supply apparatus includes a filler neck that is configured to provide a fuel passage communicating with a filler port, and a breather port that is protruded from the filler neck to be connected with a breather pipe. At least part of a valve that is configured to allow for recirculation of the air from the breather pipe to the fuel passage is placed inside of the breather port. This allows for downsizing of the configuration in the vicinity of the breather port in the filler neck.

Abstract: The vertical shaft fuel tank cap with charcoal canister includes a fuel tank inner cap and fuel tank outer cap. A hollow room with an upper opening is disposed in the center of the fuel tank inner cap. The fuel tank outer cap is disposed above the fuel tank inner cap. The ventilating cap is disposed in the hollow room and divides the hollow room into filling room and containing room. The air outlet leading the fuel vapor to the containing room is disposed on the bottom of the containing room. The air interstice leading fuel vapor from the containing room to the filling room is disposed between the outer walls of the ventilating cap and inter wall of the containing room. The fuel-absorption substrate is disposed in the filling room. The filtering performance of charcoal powder can be enhanced since it is exempted from long-time fuel soaking.

Abstract: The horizontal shaft fuel tank cap with charcoal canister includes a fuel tank inner cap and fuel tank outer cap. A hollow room with an upper opening is disposed in the center of the fuel tank inner cap. The fuel tank outer cap is disposed above the fuel tank inner cap. The ventilating pipe is disposed in the hollow room and divides the hollow room into filling room and containing room. The first air outlet leading the fuel vapor to the containing room is disposed on the bottom of the containing room. The second air outlets are disposed in the center of the ventilating pipe. The fuel-absorption substrate is disposed in the filling room. The residuary fuel is drained into the fuel tank under negative pressure of the fuel tank. The filtering performance of charcoal powder can be enhanced since it is exempted from long-time fuel soaking.

Abstract: On a liquid tank (10) for motor vehicles a relief structure (40) facing the tank volume (32) is at least sectionally provided on an inner side (30a) facing the tank volume (32). The relief structure (40) is inventively as configured one-piece with the tank wall (30).

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a suspension system coupled to a main frame of ride-on equipment including a subframe coupled to the main frame with a pivot including a pivot axis. Some embodiments include a transaxle assembly supported on the subframe coupled to a drive wheel, and a power source supported on the main frame coupled to the transaxle assembly. A rider can control the transaxle assembly with a compensated control linkage assembly that can compensate for movement of the subframe. Some embodiments include driven pulleys, idler pulleys and backside idler pulleys supported by the subframe coupled to the power source not supported by the subframe. In some embodiments, the pivot axis resides between the power source and the transaxle assembly. In some embodiments, the drive wheel can be driven by an electric motor supported by the subframe and the power source can be a battery.

Abstract: A vehicle differential assembly is provided. The differential assembly including a differential case rotationally coupled to a differential housing. A differential gear set is rotationally coupled to the differential case. A ring gear rotationally coupled to the differential case. A disconnect member operably coupled between the ring gear and the differential case. The disconnect member having a torque transmitting member movable between a coupled and an uncoupled position, wherein the ring gear is rotationally coupled to the differential case when the torque transmitting member is in the coupled position.

Abstract: A system and method for automated monitoring/evaluating of the distraction of an operator of a controllably movable object, and more specifically, but not exclusively, to a system for monitoring and/or evaluating distraction of a driver of a vehicle and providing a score to the level of distraction relating to the use of other device while driving.

Abstract: A vehicle can be controlled based on feedback from a driver of the vehicle when a mobile device is connected to a computer system. A profile for a driver can be used. The system can receive data about the driver from the mobile device. The data and answers can be sent to a natural language processing (NLP) system for analysis. The NLP system can return a determination that the user is cognitively disengaged, and thus unable to safely drive the vehicle. The system can then control the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for receiving multimedia data of surrounding vehicle based on location in wireless communication system. According to the present invention, the method for receiving multimedia data of at least one surrounding vehicle(s) on the basis of location by an in-vehicle communication apparatus of a vehicle in a wireless communication systems, comprising the steps of: receiving surrounding vehicle signals including information on VID of each of the at least one surrounding vehicle(s) from each in-vehicle communication apparatuses of the at least one surrounding vehicle(s), displaying each of the at least one surrounding vehicle(s) on the basis of the received surrounding vehicle signals, and if a user of the in-vehicle communication apparatus selects a specific vehicle of at least one displayed surrounding vehicle(s), receiving additional information on the specific vehicle and displaying the received additional information on the specific vehicle.

Abstract: A head-up display apparatus stored in a storage space within an instrument panel of a vehicle for irradiating a display light into a projection area on an upper side of the instrument panel to form a virtual image, is provided with a display for emitting the display light, a reflecting member supported swingably about an swing axis for reflecting the display light from the display toward the projection area, a drive mechanism arranged in the reflecting member for swinging the reflecting member, and a case storing the display, the reflecting member and the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism includes a drive part and a transmission part for transmitting a drive force of the drive part to the reflecting member. The drive mechanism is arranged at a position shifted from an optical path of the display light near the display than the reflecting member.

Abstract: A control device for an electric vehicle including a traveling motor which is configured to transmit a driving force to driving wheels, includes: a control unit having a suppression mode function for suppressing a traveling state amount of the vehicle when an abnormality occurs in an electrically driven system of the vehicle. The suppression mode function includes a first suppression state and a second suppression state, and a suppression degree in the second suppression state is smaller than a suppression degree in the first suppression state. In accordance with a kind of the abnormality in the electrically driven system, the control unit is configured to cause the vehicle to be in the first suppression state or is configured to cause the vehicle to be in the first suppression state after causing the vehicle to be in the second suppression state.

Abstract: A pre-charging switch arrangement for charging a capacitor of a direct-current circuit is disclosed. The pre-charging switch arrangement has a pre-charging resistor, a pre-charging switch, and a voltage detection device connected to the pre-charging resistor and detecting a voltage across the pre-charging resistor.

Abstract: The primary objective of the invention aims to capture electrical energy now lost as heat energy during dynamic braking of locomotive for reuse during upgrades and transfer to other locations with electrical energy demands.

Abstract: A system for managing braking torque in a machine uses a first braking system, a second braking system that is independent of the first braking system and a controller that monitors activity in both braking systems.

Abstract: A motor vehicle drive system utilizing a flywheel for storing recaptured kinetic energy from a moving vehicle is described. Alternators mounted to the drive train generate electrical power from the passively spinning wheels of a moving vehicle. This power may be used to rotate a flywheel. Energy from the continuously spinning flywheel is used or stored for later use to charge batteries which provide power to the drive wheels of the vehicle. The disclosed drive system can be mounted in an all-electric or gasoline-electric hybrid motor vehicle and provides additional power to an electric drive motor of the vehicle.

Abstract: A motor vehicle drive system utilizing a flywheel for storing recaptured kinetic energy from a moving vehicle is described. Alternators mounted to the drive train generate electrical power from the passively spinning wheels of a moving vehicle. This power may be used to rotate a flywheel. Energy from the continuously spinning flywheel is used or stored for later use to charge batteries which provide power to the drive wheels of the vehicle. The disclosed drive system can be mounted in an all-electric or gasoline-electric hybrid motor vehicle and provides additional power to an electric drive motor of the vehicle.

Abstract: A motor vehicle drive system utilizing a flywheel for storing recaptured kinetic energy from a moving vehicle is described. Alternators mounted to the drive train generate electrical power from the passively spinning wheels of a moving vehicle. This power may be used to rotate a flywheel. Energy from the continuously spinning flywheel is used or stored for later use to charge batteries which provide power to the drive wheels of the vehicle. The disclosed drive system can be mounted in an all-electric or gasoline-electric hybrid motor vehicle and provides additional power to an electric drive motor of the vehicle.

Abstract: A safety apparatus for portable power generation of a fuel cell vehicle and an operation method thereof are provided. The safety apparatus includes a fuel cell that supplies power required for driving a motor of the fuel cell vehicle and a battery used as an auxiliary power source of the fuel cell. A bidirectional power converter adjusts input power and output power of the battery. A connection port connects to a portable power generator positioned extraneous to the fuel cell vehicle and a relay is connected to the connection port to adjust supplying of power to the portable power generator. A fuel cell controller determines whether a vehicle state satisfies a portable power generation mode entering condition when start-up of the fuel cell vehicle is turned on and operates the relay based on a confirmation result to perform portable power generation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a contact apparatus (11) and to a charging contact unit (12) for a rapid-charging system for electrically driven vehicles, in particular electric buses or the like, and to a method for forming an electrically conductive connection between a vehicle and a stationary charging station, wherein the contact apparatus serves to form an electrically conductive connection between the vehicle and the stationary charging station comprising a charging contact unit, wherein the contact apparatus can be arranged on a vehicle, wherein the contact apparatus comprises a contact device (14), wherein the contact device can make contact with the charging contact unit, wherein the contact apparatus or the charging contact unit comprises a positioning device (15), wherein the contact device can be positioned relative to the charging contact unit by means of the positioning device, wherein the positioning device has a pantograph or a swing arm (19), by means of which the contact device can be positioned in

Abstract: The application relates to a system for charging a battery of an electrical vehicle. The electrical vehicle charging system of the present application is helpful for decreasing the converter capacity while maintaining the charging capacity and electrical vehicles with various nominal voltages can be charged simultaneously. In one aspect the system for charging an electrical vehicle includes: a plurality of central converters, at least one switch electrically connected to the central converters, at least one transformer electrically connected to an external AC power supply, at least one distributed converter for supplying at least one distributed DC voltage with a level below that of the central converter, and a controller connected to the at least one switch.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a traction battery configured to be coupled to a power network that is controlled by a grid management system. The vehicle further includes a controller. The controller charges the traction battery and activates vehicle loads based on a request from the grid management system to consume an amount of power from the power network. When the traction battery is fully charged, one or more vehicle loads are activated to consume the amount of power. When a charge power limit of the traction battery is greater than or equal to the amount of power requested, the traction battery is charged to consume the amount of power requested.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems and methods for charging a vehicle. A vehicle and charging station can be designed such that an electric or hybrid vehicle can operate in a fashion similar to a conventional vehicle by being opportunity charged throughout a known route.

Abstract: A wireless power system for powering a television includes a source resonator, configured to generate an oscillating magnetic field, and at least one television component attached to at least one device resonator, wherein the at least one device resonator is configured to wirelessly receive power from the source resonator via the oscillating magnetic field when the distance between the source resonator and the at least one device resonator is more than 5 cm, and wherein at least one television component draws at least 10 Watts of power.

Abstract: A system for controlling a charging of an electric vehicle, wherein a charging at one electric vehicle charging station affect a charging at another electric vehicle charging station is disclosed. The system includes: an electric power grid, a first electric vehicle charging station connected to the electric power grid, and a second electric vehicle charging station connected to the electric power grid, wherein the first electric vehicle charging station facilitates a charge transfer for an electric vehicle at the second electric vehicle charging station using a mobile device. The mobile device relays communication from the electric vehicle charging stations to the cloud server. The charge transfer request received at the cloud server is authorized using identification information and credit account information received from the mobile device. The cloud server sends a response enabling the charge transfer from the second electric vehicle charging station to the electric vehicle.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system are disclosed for analyzing a vehicle battery system of a hybrid or electric vehicle that includes a battery pack and a battery controller. More specifically, a battery controller is disclosed for determining battery identification information of the battery pack based on a configuration of active and non-active pins in a connection module between the battery pack and the battery controller. It follows that the battery controller may identify the battery pack type in an efficient manner that does not require any additional components. The battery controller may further reference the battery identification to implement a battery operational strategy that may better realize an efficiency or durability of the identified battery.

Abstract: A cooling device of an onboard secondary battery, includes a housing that is provided in a vehicle, and houses a battery pack including a secondary battery and a case that covers the secondary battery, a blower that blows an air at an outside of the vehicle into the housing, a temperature determiner that determines whether or not an air temperature of the outside of the vehicle is lower than a temperature of the secondary battery, and a blow controller that drives the blower, when the temperature determiner determines that the air temperature of the outside of the vehicle is lower than the temperature of the secondary battery.

Abstract: A variable power drive mode system for a vehicle. The system includes a pedal, a processor, an engine or other vehicle power source for moving the vehicle and a battery. The processor of the vehicle determines, either automatically or based upon user input, a desired drive mode for the vehicle. A memory connected with the processor stores different data corresponding to the different drive modes determinable by the processor for the vehicle. The processor uses the different data stored in memory in combination with a position of the pedal to control the engine or other vehicle power source to generate power in accordance with the determined drive mode. Certain drive modes may provide for more aggressive driving profiles at the expense of fuel efficiency or fuel consumption when compared to other drive modes.

Abstract: A powertrain system including an internal combustion engine, a transmission and an electric machine is described, and includes the electric machine rotatably coupled to a crankshaft of the internal combustion engine. The transmission is coupled to a driveline to transfer tractive torque and braking torque thereto. A method for controlling the electric machine includes determining a short-term axle torque capacity, a long-term axle torque capacity and a maximum regenerative braking stall torque capacity, and determining an operator request for braking. A preferred regenerative braking capacity is determined based upon the short-term axle torque capacity, the long-term regenerative braking capacity, the engine stall regenerative braking capacity and the operator request for braking. Torque output from the electric machine is controlled based upon the preferred regenerative braking capacity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drive system wherein a typically chain power transmission system is replaced by an electric motor and where the electric motor is powered by a generator, and where the generator is connected to a dynamic naturally powered source through a transmission mechanism, the dynamic naturally powered source being, such as, but not limited to, a biologically driven source like the pedals of a bike operated by a human being. This may be directly linked or there may be energy storage means in-between. The present invention introduces such a vehicle where the generator is capable of adding a controllable counter torque, or more generally a counter force, to the operation of the transmission mechanism and where the energy generation in the generator is related to the counter torque.

Abstract: A vehicle control system includes one or more processors configured to assign plural vehicles to different groups in one or more vehicle systems for travel along one or more routes. The one or more processors also are configured to determine trip plans for the different groups. The trip plans designate different operational settings of the vehicles in the different groups at different locations along one or more routes during movement of the one or more vehicle systems along the one or more routes. The one or more processors also are configured to modify one or more of the groups to which the vehicles are assigned or the operational settings for the vehicles in one or more of the vehicle systems based on a movement parameter of one or more of the vehicle systems. The trip plans for the different groups of the vehicles are interdependent upon each other.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a SMA valve for controlling air supply to an air cell in a vehicle seat, comprising a control unit arranged to open the valve in predetermined cycles, each cycle having predetermined activation start and stop times, by supplying an electrical activation power to a SMA wire which in turn acts on a valve element to open the valve for each cycle when the SMA wire shortens upon reaching the threshold temperature, and a temperature sensor for sensing the ambient temperature around the SMA wire.

Abstract: A baby swaddle for use in child restraint seats, and method of use, is disclosed. The baby swaddle is designed to be used in combination with standard five point harnesses. The baby swaddle can include a back portion with one or more openings through which the straps of the five point harness may be pulled. The quilted back can be flanked by two wings or flaps that can be wrapped snuggly around the baby. Further, the baby swaddle can include a foot pocket for holding a blanket. A method of using the baby swaddle is provided.

Abstract: A seating assembly includes a seat having a shell, at least two harness straps each having upper portions, and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the upper portions of each of the harness straps. The adjustment mechanism includes a support member and at least one biasing member. The biasing member exerts a biasing force upon the support member in an upwards direction to adjust the upper portions of the harness straps. The seating assembly also includes first adjuster strap and a first web adjuster, where the harness straps are connected to the first adjuster strap, and the first adjuster strap is selectively secured by the first web adjuster. The seating assembly also includes a second adjuster strap and a second web adjuster. The second adjuster strap is fixedly attached to the seat and wound around the support member, where the second adjuster strap is selectively secured by the second web adjuster.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a lower anchorage that serves as an attachment member for a child safety seat; a bracket; and a base frame that is provided on or above a vehicle body. The lower anchorage is fixed to the base frame via the bracket; and the lower anchorage is integrally assembled to the bracket, with contours of the lower anchorage and the bracket being in contact with each other in a front-rear direction.

Abstract: An armrest (1) for a motor vehicle has a vehicle-side support (3). An armrest element (5) is arranged on an upper side of the support (3) and is designed to be adjustable relative to the support (3) The armrest (1) has a further functional element arranged on the upper side of the support (3) at a distance from the armrest element (5) and is designed to be adjustable relative to the support (3).

Abstract: A cooling structure of a seat and an electronic module is provided. The cooling structure includes a cooling fan module that is mounted at a lower portion of the seat and generates air flow. An electronic module operating as a heating element is disposed at a lower portion of the cooling fan module. A flow path control valve is disposed at an upper portion of the cooling fan module to selectively convert a flow direction of air flowing in towards an upper end of the cooling fan module. The electronic module is thus continuously cooled and the seat is selectively cooled while the cooling fan module operates.

Abstract: A cup holder device of the present invention includes an advancing and retracting mechanism configured to move a drawer member between an advance position to which the drawer member is advanced from an opening, and a retraction position to which the drawer member is retracted into the opening.

Abstract: Device for holding at least one container in a vehicle interior and armrest unit. The device has a carrier housing which encloses a receiving cavity open towards one end face, and having a carrier slide which is mounted to the carrier housing to be movable between a rest position plunged in the receiving cavity and a functional position moved out of the end face of the receiving cavity, wherein the carrier slide has at least one container recess and at least one bottom support part pivotably mounted to the carrier slide. The bottom support part is designed as a sheet-type component made of a flat material having uniform thickness connected to the carrier slide by at least one articulated hinge.

Abstract: A cup holder assembly includes a pair of planar bodies each defining a rim, and a pair of fabric pouches that are each attached to one of the rims. The planar bodies are pivotably attached to each other and are configured such that, in a folded position, the rims are stacked and the fabric pouches are nested within each other, and in a deployed position, the rims and fabric pouches are side-by-side.

Abstract: Such a container receiving device having a receiving frame which encloses at least one container recess and having a receiving bottom where at least one container can be placed on, is known. According to the invention, a support cover is assigned to the receiving frame in the vicinity of a top side, which cover is mounted to be displaceable in height relative to the receiving frame between a lower rest position and an upper support position by means of a lifting mechanism, and a mechanically releasable locking device is assigned to the support cover, and by means of said locking device the support cover is fixed in the lower rest position.

Abstract: A floor-bound transport vehicle for transporting containers has at least one lifting platform which is arranged on a vehicle frame of the transport vehicle and can be lifted from a lowered transportation position into a raised transfer position and lowered again via a lifting drive. The lifting drive is part of a vertically adjustable wheel suspension on a chassis of the transport vehicle. In order to be able more easily pick up and put down the containers, the wheel suspension is designed in the manner of a hinge.

Abstract: One 3-position selector valve is used as a main control valve that controls hoist cylinders. A control valve is provided for supplying hydraulic oil from a low-pressure hydraulic pressure source to rod chambers of the hoist cylinders upon lowering a vessel. Provided between the rod chambers of the hoist cylinders and an oil tank is a check valve that enables to supply hydraulic oil from the oil tank to the rod chambers upon a vessel FLOAT operation. When an operation command from a control device is a vessel-lowering command, a controller switches the main control valve to a FLOAT position, and also switches the vessel LOWER operation control valve and supplies hydraulic oil of a low pressure from the low-pressure hydraulic pressure source to the rod chambers of the hoist cylinders.

Abstract: A silo transportation system is described that can load, transport, and unload at least one silo. For example, the silo transportation system can load a silo onto a flatbed frame at a first location, transport the silo on the flatbed frame to a second location, and then unload the silo at the second location.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of tanks supported on the frame and housing particulate, an unloading system, a lifting mechanism, and a positioning system. The unloading system includes a plurality of individual carriers, each of which corresponds to one or more of the tanks. Each of the carriers defines a discharge opening for dispensing particulate unloaded from one or more of the tanks. The carriers are mounted to the frame such that the carriers are supported independently of the tanks. The lifting mechanism includes a shiftable positioning rail that at least partially supports each of the carriers, with generally vertical shifting of the positioning rail simultaneously raising or lowering each of the discharge openings. The positioning system includes a plurality of positioning devices, with shifting of each of the positioning devices resulting in fore-and-aft shifting of the corresponding one or more of the discharge openings.

Abstract: A vehicle retrieval trailer for use in towing a failed vehicle. The trailer has a chassis supporting a towbar with first attachment means to releasably attach the trailer to a tow vehicle and a second attachment means to releasably attach the trailer to a vehicle to be towed, and ground engaging means supporting the support structure, and a hitch separate from the first attachment means for attaching the trailer to a transport vehicle. The retrieval trailer can include an on-board air compressor and an on-board hydraulic power pack. The retrieval trailer can be used for rescuing failed or dead vehicles, particularly mining vehicles.

Abstract: A system for restraining a vehicle includes a deck of a transport. The deck includes a track assembly comprising a plurality of plates. The system also includes a strap assembly configured to secure a vehicle to the deck of the transport. The strap assembly is also configured to be coupled to the deck of the transport through a first plate of the plurality of plates of the track assembly and a second plate of the plurality of plates of the track assembly.

Abstract: An awning assembly includes a frame having a U-shaped recess, and first and second support arms having first end portions pivotably mounted within the recess. The assembly further includes a shaft, and an awning supported on the shaft. The first and second support arms have second end portions connected to the awning or to the shaft. The awning is movable by the support arms between a retracted position and an extended position. When the awning is in the retracted position, the awning is in a rolled-up or collapsed configuration and the second end portions of the support arms and the awning are disposed within the recess. When the awning is moved from the retracted position to the extended position, the second end portions of the support arms pivot out of the recess and unfurl the awning.