Abstract: A fuel management module for use with a CNG fuel system for a vehicle includes a housing configured to be connected to the vehicle and a number of connections, receptacles, and controls associated with the module. A defueling receptacle may be positioned on the front panel of the housing, for defueling a fuel tank of the vehicle. A defueling control valve may be positioned on the front panel of the housing for controlling operation of the defueling receptacle, allowing for selective defueling. One or more high pressure connections may be accessible on the housing and configured for connection to one or more separate fuel tanks in a plug and play configuration. A plurality of filling connections may be accessible on the housing for filling the fuel tank(s). A low pressure fuel output connection may be positioned on the back panel of the housing to provide fuel output from the high pressure connections to the engine.

Abstract: A dual-independent powertrain for a vehicle includes a transmission enclosure that houses a first transmission and a second transmission that are mechanically decoupled from each other. The enclosure includes a central frame, a first enclosure cover that interfaces with the central frame to collectively define a first transmission region on a first side of the central frame, and a second enclosure cover that interfaces with the central frame to collectively define a second transmission region on a second side of the central frame. The first transmission is housed within the first transmission region, and the second transmission is house within the second transmission region. Each transmission includes a motor-interfacing shaft that interfaces with a respective electric motor, a drive-interfacing shaft that interfaces with a respective drive wheel of a vehicle, and a multi-stage gear train mechanically coupling the motor-interfacing shaft and the drive-interfacing shaft.

Abstract: A working machine comprising: a ground engaging structure with a first and second axle, each mounting two wheels; a body supported on the ground engaging structure, a working arm mounted to the body; and a drive arrangement for moving the ground engaging structure to propel the working machine, the drive arrangement including a prime mover and transmission. The transmission comprises a hydraulic pump driven by the prime mover, a first high speed hydraulic motor to drive the first axle to permit the working machine to be driven at relatively high speeds in a first two-wheel drive operating mode, and a second low speed motor to be supplied with hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic pump to drive the second axle at relatively low speeds and configured to be driven in conjunction with the first motor in a second four-wheel drive operating mode.

Abstract: A cluster information output apparatus for a vehicle may include: a plurality of peripheral control devices having a function of displaying cluster information; a storage unit configured to store the cluster information and priorities for the plurality of peripheral control devices; and a control unit configured to determine operation states for the plurality of peripheral control devices when an error occurs in an operation state sensed from a cluster, and output the cluster information.

Abstract: The operating device (12) for a vehicle component, especially a radio, a CD and/or DVD player, a navigation device, an infotainment device, a controller for a heating or air-conditioning device, or a man-machine interface, comprises a housing (10) having a front face (14) and a longitudinally extending key body (26) that has an actuation end (24) projecting over the front face (14) of the housing (10) and a bearing end arranged inside the housing (10). The actuation end (24) has an upper side (42) and a lower side (46) that extend across the front face (14) at a non-zero angle and project therefrom, and can be actuated to input an operating command by manually exerting force onto the upper or lower side (42, 46). The operating device further comprises a support (28) which has a bearing end (30) by which the key body (26) can be moved in two spatial axes that are orthogonal to each other.

Abstract: A method for controlling a locking device of an electric charging port of a vehicle. The vehicle has a keyless entry system, which makes it possible for the vehicle to be unlocked without the active operation of a vehicle key. Presence information of the vehicle key in the vicinity of the vehicle is detected and further a state of charge is detected that indicates whether a charging process is currently taking place via the charging port. The locking device is activated depending on the presence information and the state of charge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drive system (1). The drive system (1) has at least two inverters (3, 31, 32, 33) and at least two motors (2). Each of the motors (2), each of which has a stator and a rotor, has at least one first coil system (21) and a second coil system (22) in the stator. Each first coil system (21) is connected to a first inverter (31) in an electrically conductive manner, and each second coil system (22) is connected to a second inverter (32) in an electrically conductive manner. The invention further relates to a method for the redundant operation of a drive system (1), wherein at least one motor exchanges electric energy with the second inverter (32) and/or one or more additional inverters (33) if the first inverter (31) fails.

Abstract: Serial communication verification and safety control is disclosed. A multi-part system such as a battery management system can include distributed or subsidiary components for determining status of various parts of the system with the components in serial or point-to-point communication with a collective main controller. A safety controller can be implemented to passively be coupled to the serial or point-to-point communication between the main controller and the subsidiary units. The safety controller can monitor and verify the communication between the main controller and the subsidiary units and send a safety command or verification indicator in another line of communication separate from the communication bus between the main controller and the subsidiary units.

Abstract: Drive control equipment for a vehicle comprises: a plurality of power conversion devices respectively connected with a plurality of motors that convert DC power supplied from a DC power source to AC power and output this to said motors; a control device that controls the power conversion devices; a frame that accommodates said power conversion devices and the control device and having a ceiling wall facing below the vehicle floor; and a power unit having a cooler in which are installed a plurality of semiconductor elements constituting the power conversion devices; a first control board provided with a first connector connected with said semiconductor elements, arranged facing the cooler; and a second control board arranged in a direction orthogonal to said first control board and connected with a second connector connected with the first connector of said first control board.

Abstract: The parking facility to store a vehicle (M) in a storage space (S) in a state where the vehicle (M) is mounted on a pallet (2) includes: the pallet (2) in which a portion thereof corresponding to a power-receiving coil (m1) of the vehicle (M) has magnetic field transmissibility; a power-transmitting coil (3) disposed so as to face the portion having the magnetic field transmissibility; and a facility control drive device (4, 5, 6) to supply electric power to the power-transmitting coil (3).

Abstract: A charging control apparatus (310) controls wireless charging between one charging apparatus (10) and a vehicle (20) which communicates with the one charging apparatus via a communication relay apparatus (30). The charging control apparatus is provided with: an outputting device (320, 330) for transmitting a first signal which is a signal for designating a signal outputted from the one charging apparatuses, to of the one charging apparatuses; a detecting device (320, 330) for detecting a third signal which is transmitted by wireless communication from the vehicle and which is a signal corresponding to a second signal which is a signal outputted from the one charging apparatus due to the transmitted first signal; and a distinguishing device (310) for correlating the one charging apparatus with the vehicle on the basis of the transmitted first signal and the detected third signal.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention pertains to a method of charging electric storage devices such as batteries. Another aspect of the present invention pertains to a system for charging electric storage devices such as batteries. Another aspect of the present invention pertains to a mobile apparatus for charging electric storage devices such as batteries.

Abstract: A mobile discharge device for a battery includes a first electrical connection configured to make contact with a first electrical terminal of the battery, a second electrical connection configured to make contact with a second electrical terminal of the battery, and an electrical resistor electrically connected firstly to the first electrical connection and secondly to the second electrical connection. The discharge device further includes a first fluid connection for connecting a fluid supply, a second fluid connection for connecting a fluid discharge line, and a fluid channel connected to the first fluid connection and the second fluid connection. The fluid channel is thermally coupled to the electrical resistor.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a battery which can include a power supply and power supply circuit, the power supply circuit connected to the power supply. The power supply can discharge through the power supply circuit. An electronic switch can control the power-on or off of the power supply, thereby avoiding the generation of sparks during the power on process and allowing for the normal use of the battery and the safety of the aircraft. The disclosure also provides an aircraft having the battery.

Abstract: An alternating-hibernation battery management and control method for a power structure of a large electric vehicle is provided. The power structure includes a vehicular computer with a sorting controller, plural configuration-variable series-type battery boxes in parallel connection and a driving device. Each configuration-variable series-type battery box includes plural battery modules in series connection. The method includes the following steps. Firstly, the vehicular computer calculates a required number of battery modules and a required number of configuration-variable series-type battery boxes. Then, the sorting controller calculates module scores of all battery modules, and generates a battery module sorting result. Then, the sorting controller enables the required number of battery modules according to the required number of battery modules and the battery module sorting result. Then, the sorting controller calculates a battery box score and generates a battery box sorting result.

Abstract: A power net system of a fuel cell hybrid vehicle includes a fuel cell and an electric vehicle battery (EV battery) connected with each other through a main bus terminal in parallel, and an insulated gate bipolar mode transistor (IGBT) connected to the EV battery and the main bus terminal. The power net system further includes an inverter connected to the main bus terminal and a driving motor connected to the inverter.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for controlling the powertrain of a vehicle, which powertrain comprises a first electric drive device for driving of a first drive shaft and a second electric drive device for driving of a second drive shaft of the vehicle, comprising the step of via power electronics providing electricity supply of a first electric motor of the first electric drive device and a second electric motor of the second electric drive device, comprising the step of providing said electricity supply from a common power electronics which supplies said first and second electric motors with electricity, which motors hereby are connected in parallel. The disclosure also relates to a system for controlling the powertrain of a vehicle. The present invention also relates to a motor vehicle. The present invention also relates to a computer program and a computer program product.

Abstract: The invention relates to a locking device (1), particularly for a vehicle sent, which comprises a retainer region (5) for receiving a counter element (6), a catch (3) which can be pivoted between a locking position that locks the counter element in said retainer region, and an unlocking position, and a compensation element (9) that can be pivoted between a contact position for tensioning the counter element in the direction of the retainer region and a release position for releasing said counter element.

Abstract: A vehicle seat has a basic structure, a backrest support which is articulated on the basic structure in a lockable manner by at least one fitting, a backrest structure a backrest that has the backrest support and the backrest structure, the backrest being movable in relation to the basic structure by a kinematic system in order to transfer the vehicle seat from at least one use position, in which it can be sat on, into an out-of-use position or into a further use position and back again. A four-bar linkage temporarily exists the four-bar linkage controlling the kinematic system.

Abstract: A child seat lock device has an anchor that is secured to a vehicle body frame and retains a catch of a child seat in a removable manner. A seat cushion is attached to the vehicle body frame independently of the anchor. The seat cushion has a cushion pad that is provided with a groove that houses the catch retained by the anchor and extends in a front-rear direction of the seat. A skin is provided for covering the cushion pad and has, at a location in front of the groove, an insertion slit into which the catch is inserted. A guide is provided for guiding the inserted catch from the insertion slit toward the anchor at the position of the groove. The guide is harder than the cushion pad.

Abstract: A child safety seat comprising a base placeable on and securable to a vehicle seat and a seat element releasably engageable with the base. The base has an inclination adjustor which is selectively adjustable in at least two different positions relative to a base body in order to adjust the inclination of the base with respect to the vehicle seat. The adjustor includes a locking mechanism for locking the adjustor in a selected adjustment position and for releasing the adjustor in order to allow for selection of another adjustment position. An actuator operates the locking mechanism to lock or release the adjustor. The actuator is positioned on the base so that the actuator is covered by the lower surface of the seat element when the latter is fixed to the base. The actuator therefore cannot be accessed without unlocking and separating the seat element from the base.

Abstract: A child restraint includes a juvenile vehicle seat and an energy-absorption apparatus coupled to the juvenile vehicle seat. The energy-absorption apparatus is configured to absorb external energy associated with an external impact force applied to the energy-absorption apparatus.

Abstract: In an example embodiment, an instructor seat for the cab of an agricultural vehicle is convertible between a sitting condition when the seat is in a forward position and a non-sitting condition when the seat is in a rearward position. The instructor seat may include a seat base and seat back, a conveyor to move the seat between a forward position and a rearward position, and a latch mechanism to place the seat back in a generally vertical position when the seat is in a forward position and force the seat back into a generally horizontal non-sitting position when the seat is in a rearward position.

Abstract: A vehicle rear seat cushion structure includes: an anchor plate mounted on a vehicle body; a buckle which is connected to the anchor plate via an inner webbing and with which a tongue plate attached to an occupant restraint webbing engages; a cushion pad in which a housing area which houses the buckle is formed on a position away from the anchor plate; and a cushion frame provided on a bottom portion of the cushion pad adjacent to the housing area to straddle the inner webbing from above.

Abstract: The time until a headrest contacts the head of an occupant in the event of a rear collision is shortened with a simple configuration. In a seat device, a stay (46) (including grommets (22)) is set with bending rigidity towards the vehicle front lower than the bending rigidity towards the vehicle rear. Accordingly, when the headrest oscillates in the event of a vehicle rear collision, the headrest is initially displaced towards the vehicle rear, however the headrest changes direction in a short time and begins to be displaced towards the vehicle front. Moreover, there is a large displacement of the headrest towards the vehicle front since the stay (46) (including the grommets (22)) has a lower bending rigidity towards the vehicle front than the bending rigidity towards the vehicle rear. The time until the headrest contacts the head (H) of the occupant can accordingly be shortened.

Abstract: Seat assemblies for vehicles are disclosed. A seat assembly for a vehicle includes a back portion, a seat portion pivotably connected to the back portion, a first release assembly connected to the back portion and the seat portion, a second release assembly connected to the seat portion, and a handle mechanically coupled to the first release assembly and the second release assembly. The first release assembly is configured to transition between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration. The second release assembly is configured to transition between an engaged configuration and a disengaged configuration. When the handle is rotated from a first position to a second position, the first release assembly transitions between the locked configuration and the unlocked configuration such that the back portion pivots relative to the seat portion, and the second release assembly transitions between the engaged configuration and the disengaged configuration.

Abstract: An armrest that includes a mounting plate, a block member, and a link member. The link member has a first end and a second end that opposes the first end. The link member is engaged with the mounting plate at a first pivot toward the first end to pivot the link member at the first pivot and laterally move the second end. The link member is engaged with the block member at a second pivot toward the second end to pivot the block member at the second pivot and laterally move an end of the block member that faces the first end.

Abstract: In a seat (1) for a driver of a construction machine, in particular for a road roller, featuring a seat surface (2), a seat backrest (4) which feature a vertical central plane (26) in longitudinal direction, and featuring no less than one armrest (10) attached in an adjustable basic position by means of an armrest support (8), where the armrest (10) extends from the seat backrest (4) next to the seat surface (2) towards the front, it is provided for the following features to be achieved: a seat console (6) carries, as a minimum, the seat surface (2) and the seat backrest (4), and the armrest support (8) features no less than one each first adjustable connection unit (12) to the armrest (10) and one each second adjustable connection unit (14) to the seat console (6).

Abstract: A method of loading at least one item onto a vehicle is provided. The method includes providing at least one vehicle for operation in a desired environment, providing at least one mechanism operably connected to a portion of the vehicle, and gathering at least one item as the vehicle travels in the desired environment. The method further includes arranging the items on the vehicle via the mechanism based on at least one criterion, such as the weight of the items, so that the items can be loaded onto the vehicle without needing the vehicle to travel to the items in a specific order to thereby enable the vehicle to operate more quickly in the desired environment and conserve power.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel chock for a vehicle restraint system for an auto-rack railroad car which secures a vehicle in the auto-rack railroad car. The vehicle wheel chock is configured to be positioned on a grating adjacent to a tire of the vehicle.

Abstract: A device for securing a mobility device in a mobility vehicle or on a lifting device that is installed in or on a mobility vehicle or trailer. The securing device comprises a docking assembly, a locking assembly and a guide assembly. The locking assembly includes a receiving member having an interior passageway and a locking pin. The guide assembly includes a support plate attachable to the mobility device and an alignment rod whereby the alignment rod extends out from one side of the mobility device and engages the receiving member. The alignment rod is sized and configured to extend into the interior passageway thereby allowing the locking pin to extend into the interior passageway to secure the alignment rod.

Abstract: A vehicle driving assistance apparatus includes a coherent light source, a road surface projection optical system, a road surface wet information retention section, and a control circuit. The road surface projection optical system scans a light source beam emitted from the coherent light source to output a projection beam, and thereby project the light pattern on the road surface around the own vehicle, the light source beam being light. The control circuit is configured to stop the output of the projection beam during a period in which the road surface wet information retention section retains information indicating that the road surface around the own vehicle is wet. The projection beam enters the road surface around the own vehicle at a shallow angle, and projects the light pattern toward a road surface near a boundary of a traveling lane where the own vehicle is traveling.

Abstract: A vehicular safety device that couples between a vehicular brake light and the vehicle's brake pedal switch, having logic responsive to each activation of the brake pedal switch to initiate an illumination pattern of a plurality of periods of various output intensity and duration of the brake light. Sequential period durations and intensities may be unequal, respectively, to their predecessors. Period durations and intensities may be uncorrelated. Sequential illumination patterns may not be identical. Illumination patterns are preferably less than five seconds long.

Abstract: A device for redundant object detection includes a stereo camera having two image sensors, a first processor for detecting objects by stereo image evaluation of image data from the two image sensors, and a second processor for classifying the detected objects by evaluation of image data from at least one of the two image sensors. A method and a program for such object detection and classification are also provided.

Abstract: There is provided a low-impact crash detection system for a vehicle comprising an accelerometer device from which horizontal components of acceleration are derived, a data processor comprising a FIR bandpass filter to generate filtered horizontal components of acceleration and a communication device for transmitting crash alert information, wherein the data processor is configured to generate an impact energy signal from the filtered horizontal acceleration components, to compare the impact energy signal with a threshold value to determine whether a low-impact crash has taken place, and to generate a crash alert for transmission by the communication device if the threshold value is exceeded. A method of low-impact crash detection is also provided, the method including a crash scoring method.

Abstract: Systems and methods for adjusting a stopping position are described. One embodiment of a method includes determining a stopping position for a following vehicle on a route, communicating with a leading vehicle to determine whether the leading vehicle is positioned on the route such that the following vehicle requires an adjustment to the stopping position, and adjusting the stopping position, based on the leading vehicle, to create an adjusted stopping position. In some embodiments, the method includes determining a coasting position for the following vehicle, based on the adjusted stopping position and sending a notification to a driver of the following vehicle regarding the coasting position, where the notification indicates to the driver a time to refrain from depressing an accelerator of the following vehicle.

Abstract: A cargo management system for a vehicle includes a first pair, a second pair, and a third pair of anchors. The first and second pairs of anchors are positioned adjacent each other and the third pair of anchors is positioned remote from the first pair. The system further includes a flexible substrate having a first pair of attachment features coupleable with the first pair of anchors and a second pair of attachment features selectively coupleable with the second pair or third pair of anchors.

Abstract: A universal mounting for a light bar which is adjustable in a vertical direction as well as pivotable and tiltable along pitch and roll axes, respectively, longitudinal and lateral of the vehicle to enable leveling of the light bar on the roof while attaching the light bar to the vehicle. There are two mountings which are attached to the light bar under opposite ends thereof. Each mounting has a fixed bracket attached to the roof and an adjustable bracket clamped to the fixed bracket with a mounting bolt threadedly engaged in a pivot connection in the adjustable bracket to enable adjustment about the pivot axis. The pivot connection may also be movable vertically (up or down) with respect to the roof. Vertical and pivotal adjustability facilitates alignment of the bolt in a threaded fastener in the pivot connection. The adjustable bracket has upper and lower parts. The upper part is connected to the light bar and is tiltable with respect to the lower part about the roll axis.

Abstract: A tow package cargo support for providing a structural support for items which extend beyond the back edge of a vehicle cargo bed and includes a support body which provides a substantially U shaped frame, an attachment beam which allows for the attachment of the support body to a vehicle tow package, and two vertical side extensions which extend up vertically from opposing sides of the support body. The support body additionally includes a vertical body extension which connects the cargo support and attachment beam. In one embodiment, the tow package cargo support may be employed with an auxiliary bed sized and shaped to be placed with one end resting on the cargo bed of a vehicle and the other end on the support body, providing an extended, contiguous bed surface in conjunction with to the cargo bed of the vehicle.

Abstract: A loudspeaker system for a motor vehicle has a loudspeaker, which is arranged adjacent to at least one wall of the motor vehicle. At least one pipeline originates from the loudspeaker and runs through the wall. A shut-off device for the at least approximately sound-tight closure of the pipeline is arranged in the pipeline.

Abstract: An aircraft cockpit including a viewing device comprising a screen pivotably mounted on a mounting that allows height adjustment. A screen may also be placed at the top central portion of the instrument panel. The central screen is movable between an extended position and a retracted position in which the screen does not block the view of the pilots through the cockpit windscreen. A glare screen cowl, made at least partially of a taut fabric is used to cover the viewing screens, except optionally the mobile central screen which can pass through the cowl via an opening provided for that purpose. An avionics rack may be positioned forward of the screens of the instrument panel, in which the mounting is advantageously also used to support other devices such as a rudder control system and writing shelves.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a steel sheet hot-dip-plated with a Zn—Al—Mg-based alloy coating, which is remarkably improved in point of all the burring workability, the liquid metal embrittlement cracking resistance and the corrosion resistance in the welded part thereof, as a steel material favorable for arc-welded structural members.

Abstract: A portable tank for storing waste material therein features a flexible bag which is closed and formed from flexible plastic material. The flexible bag includes an internal chamber; a continuous wall enclosing the chamber; and a coupler through the wall that is communicated with the chamber for connecting a hose that pumps the waste material therein. Furthermore, the portable tank features a heating wire arranged to generate heat and a holding structure on the flexible bag, which is arranged to press the wire against the wall for heating the waste material contained therein. The holding structure is a plurality of individual strips which in combination with the continuous wall form respective channels that receive the heating wire therein and guide the wire along the wall. The tank also features an outer covering for enclosing the flexible bag therein, which is made of an insulating material arranged to contain the heat.

Abstract: The wire harness according to the present invention comprises electric wires each including a conductor. The electric wire is configured of a low-current electric wire used for a power source circuit, a high-current/ground electric wire used for a high-current power source circuit or a ground circuit and allowing a larger current than that of the low-current electric wire to flow, and a signal electric wire used for a signal circuit. The low-current electric wire and the high-current/ground electric wire are formed of an aluminum electric wire in which the conductor is made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy. The signal electric wire is formed of a copper electric wire in which the conductor is made of copper or a copper alloy.

Abstract: It is aimed to provide a wiring harness protector fixing structure having a novel structure and capable of firmly positioning and fixing a protector to an end part of a wiring harness with excellent durability while improving waterproofness even if a mounting member such as a vehicle body panel is not present around. Engaging projections are formed on a flange portion of a metal bracket, whereas a wiring harness protector includes a first divided body and a second divided body to be assembled and integrated. By assembling the first and second divided bodies, the engaging projections of the metal bracket are engaged with engaging holes provided on flange wall portions of the first and second divided bodies, and contact surfaces and provided on at least parts of the flange wall portions come into contact with the flange portion of the metal bracket.

Abstract: A protector 20 includes a wire accommodating portion 22 and a wire fixing piece 40. The wire accommodating portion 22 is formed with an accommodation space capable of accommodating wires 12 and a wire draw-out port 23 for drawing out the wires 12 accommodated in the accommodation space to outside. A wire fixing piece 40 is formed separately from the wire accommodating portion 22 and can be united with the wire draw-out port 23 in a state fixed at a certain position in an extending direction of the wires 12 by a binding member 18.

Abstract: A grommet configured to pass through a vehicle wall and an acoustic mat is provided. The grommet includes first and second sealing segments, a mounting segment, and a pass-through segment. A flange configured to abut the vehicle wall extends from the first sealing segment. The pass-through segment has a NVH flap that is configured to abut the acoustic mat. The grommet has a grommet installation coupling that includes a mounting hole in the flange for receiving a mounting stud that extends from the vehicle wall and an engagement member that engages the mounting stud. The engagement member applies an installation force to the flange, which moves the grommet longitudinally from a first installation position to a second installation position and pushes the NVH flap against the acoustic mat so that the NVH flap is deflected back toward the flange as the grommet moves to the second installation position.

Abstract: A booster cable holding structure includes a clamping connection portion configured to be clamped by a clip portion of a booster cable. The clamping connection portion includes a relief terminal portion protruding in a tabular manner from a base structure made of insulating resin, and a terminal supporting resin portion extending in a tabular manner from the base structure over a surface of the relief terminal portion. The terminal supporting resin portion has a groove into which at least one tooth of the clip portion enters when the clip portion clamps the clamping connection portion, and a movement restricting wall configured to block a movement of the clip portion. The movement restricting wall is provided on a side toward which the clip portion having the tooth entered the groove is moved along the groove by an external force that pulls a cable of the booster cable.

Abstract: A device for configuring a vehicle having an interface for receiving at least one first equipment parameter, desired by a user, of the vehicle. The device includes a data memory for storing permissible vehicle configurations, the permissible vehicle configuration having mutually combinable equipment parameters of the vehicle. The device also includes a processor for predicting a vehicle configuration potentially desired by the user from the permissible vehicle configurations based on a correlation of the first equipment parameter desired by the user and at least one second equipment parameter. The vehicle configuration potentially desired by the user includes the first equipment parameter desired by the user and at least the second equipment parameter.

Abstract: A device for absorbing kinetic energy includes a first stationary component and a second component that can be moved in relation to the first component, wherein at least one of the components converts energy by plastic deformation when a certain force level is exceeded, and comprising a coupling apparatus, which operatively connects the first component and the second component in such a way that the two components can be moved in relation to each other only with low energy conversion when the coupling apparatus is not activated and forces can be transmitted from one component to the other component when the coupling apparatus is activated.