Abstract: The embodiments herein describe a feedback system for an electric motorcycle. The feedback system notifies a user of the electric motorcycle of various conditions of the electric motorcycle via one or more output devices. In one embodiment, the feedback system causes the left and right grips of the handlebar of the electric motorcycle to vibrate to communicate information to the rider of the electric motorcycle.

Abstract: A pedestrian safety system is disclosed herein. The pedestrian safety system includes a vehicle crossing arm system, an alarm annunciator, a plurality of sensors and an in-vehicle display device. In one embodiment, the vehicle crossing arm system may include a crossing arm and a crossing arm motor. The pedestrian safety system may be useful for improving the ability to detect movement of pedestrians in proximity to a vehicle. In particular, for detecting movement of children in proximity to a school bus.

Abstract: A vehicle is provided and configured to allow a driver to recognize a degree of proximity of another vehicle by turning on a warning light differentially based on a degree of proximity of the other vehicle driving in a blind spot. The vehicle includes a rear lateral side detection unit that is configured to detect a rear lateral side including a blind spot and a side mirror including a mirror. A first indicator is disposed in the mirror and is configured to be turned on when a blind spot detection function is activated and a second indicator includes a plurality of indicators and is configured such that the number of a turned-on indicator is increased in a predetermined direction as a distance between the other vehicle, which is approaching in a blind spot, and a subject vehicle decreases, according to a detection result of the rear lateral side detection unit.

Abstract: A light emitting element driving device includes a first and second driving circuits, an abnormality detecting portion, a bypass path, and a switching portion. The first driving circuit can supply power to a light emitting element in a first mode, and is disabled to supply power in a mode other than the first mode. The second driving circuit can supply power to a light emitting element in a second mode. The abnormality detecting portion detects an abnormality of the light emitting element normally connected to the second driving circuit at least in the second mode. The bypass path connects the first driving circuit to the second driving circuit. The switching portion, is disposed in the bypass path so as to make the bypass path into a conductive state when an abnormality is detected, and to make the bypass path into a cutoff state when an abnormality is not detected.

Abstract: A first photosensor is sensitive to the wavelength of excitation light, insensitive to the wavelength of fluorescent light, and receives a portion of the output light to generate a first current corresponding to the amount of light received. A second photosensor is sensitive to the fluorescent light wavelength, insensitive to excitation light wavelength, and receives a portion of the output light to generate a second current corresponding to the received light amount. A first current/voltage conversion circuit outputs a first detection voltage corresponding to the voltage drop across a first resistor. A second current/voltage conversion circuit outputs a second detection voltage corresponding to the voltage drop across a second resistor. If (i) a relation between the magnitudes of the first detection voltage and the second detection voltage has reversed, or (ii) if the first detection voltage deviates from a normal voltage range, a judgment unit asserts an abnormality detection signal.

Abstract: There is disclosed a viewing system coupled to a motor vehicle having a frame having a roof, at least one support, and a body with the at least one support supporting the roof over the body. The system can comprise at least one camera, at least one screen coupled to the support. In addition each camera is coupled to the at least one support and wherein said at least one screen is in communication with the first set of cameras, wherein said at least one screen displays images presented by the first set of cameras. This device can provide additional view in the blind spot of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method for determining a position of a vehicle in a lane includes receiving perception information from a first camera positioned on a first side of a vehicle and a second camera positioned on a second side of the vehicle. The method includes determining, using one or more neural networks, a position of the vehicle with respect to lane markings on the first side and the second side of the vehicle. The method further includes notifying a driver or control system of the position of the vehicle.

Abstract: An image capture device is mounted in a vehicle. The image capture device includes: an image capture unit; and a setting unit that sets an image capture condition for each region of the image capture unit each having a plurality of pixels, or for each pixel, based upon at least one of a state exterior to the vehicle and a state of the vehicle.

Abstract: A head section for a rear view device for a motor vehicle includes a casing means including at least one housing section and a lid section arranged on a side of the housing section which faces away from a driving direction of the motor vehicle, at least one electronic unit arranged in a hollow area formed between the housing section and the lid section, a first rear view means for displaying an area of the motor vehicle, and a second rear view means for displaying a second are of the motor vehicle, where the second rear view means is arranged on the lid section, with the lid section and the second rear view means includes a combined, single-piece component, and where the lid section includes a polymeric substrate, which is coated with a chromium-based reflective coating.

Abstract: A vehicle mirror assembly includes a mirror plate, a support member and a housing. The mirror plate has an exposed surface, a back surface and an outer peripheral edge surface extending around the mirror plate from the exposed surface to the back surface. The outer peripheral edge has a groove formed therein. The support member has a base portion and an outer peripheral lip. The outer peripheral lip has a plurality of clip projections that extend toward a central area of the base portion. With the mirror plate installed within the support member, the back surface extends along the base portion and the clip projections of the outer peripheral lip extend into the groove retaining the mirror plate to the support member. The housing has a vehicle mounting portion and an aiming mechanism disposed within the housing. The base portion of the support member is fixed to the aiming mechanism.

Abstract: A hitch-mountable, collapsible stair assembly is disclosed for use in assisting mounting into a raised vehicle bed. The steps rotate between a generally vertical stowed position and a generally horizontal in-use position. The height of the steps above the ground is adjustable. The lower step can also be extended for ease of use.

Abstract: A retractable step for use with a vehicle comprises a stepping member having an upper stepping surface, a first arm, and a second arm. The first arm has a first end pivotally attached to the vehicle, and a second end pivotally attached to the stepping member. The second arm also has a first end pivotally attached to the vehicle, and a second end pivotally attached to the stepping member. The first and second arms can be generally planar linkages.

Abstract: A vehicle armrest assembly is disclosed. A component for a vehicle interior is also disclosed. The component may comprise a base comprising (1) a first divider configured to form a main compartment and a first side compartment and (2) a second divider configured to form the main compartment and a second side compartment; a cover configured to enclose the main compartment; a first door configured to enclose the first side compartment; and a second door configured to enclose the second side compartment. The cover may be configured to extend between the first divider and the second divider and move along the first divider and the second divider to uncover the main compartment.

Abstract: A vehicle dash panel storage compartment includes a storage bin disposed within the dash panel and a top-mounted storage bin closure. The storage bin closure is configured to translate between a deployed position covering the storage bin and a stowed position. A deployable tray is disposed within the storage bin, configured for translation between a stowed position and a plurality of deployed positions substantially parallel to a plane defined by a vehicle x-axis. In the deployed position, the deployable tray divides the storage bin into two vertically stacked sections.

Abstract: An article retainer assembly is provided. That article retainer assembly includes a housing. First and second retainers are carried on the housing. The first retainer includes a first set of opposed, flexible retaining flaps defining a first slit therebetween. The second retainer includes a second set of opposed, flexible retaining flaps defining a second slit therebetween.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ladder rack for holding a ladder, the ladder rack comprising an arm extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end; a slidable member which is slidably mounted on the arm; a first clamp fixed to the arm; a second clamp fixed to the slidable member at a distance from the first clamp; a handle pivotally connected to the distal end of the arm; a pivoting member pivotally connected on one end to the handle and on another end to the slidable member; whereby upon pivoting the handle upwardly, the pivoting member is forced to pivot at both ends thereof and to push on the slidable member, which translates toward the proximal end, reducing the distance between the first clamp and the second clamp.

Abstract: A multifunctional rack configured to secure various objects is described herein. The multifunctional rack is configured to be adjusted to secure various objects of varying size and number. The multifunctional rack is configured to secure and/or lock objects within the rack.

Abstract: A mounting device for providing a platform in a motor vehicle between a first seat and a console or a second seat or a in seat-back pocket, wherein the mounting devices includes a plate sized to be received between, and form a frictional or compression engagement with, the first seat and the console or the second seat or within a seat-back pocket of the motor vehicle to facilitate maintenance of the plate in position during normal operation of the motor vehicle; and a mount attached to, and extending away from, the plate and providing a mounting surface to the plate and a fixation arrangement for attachment of an object to the mounting surface. Optionally, a fabric enclosure substantially encloses the plate therein, and the fabric enclosure is optionally a flexible foam fabric enclosure. Optionally, an inflatable bladder is received into the fabric enclosure with the plate.

Abstract: A vehicle interior panel in which a surface layer member including an upholstery portion and a cushioning portion covers a front surface of a base material such that the upholstery portion faces an interior side of a vehicle, in the vehicle interior panel, a terminal portion of the base material includes in an inward flange portion projecting toward the interior side of the vehicle, and the upholstery portion includes a fold-back terminal portion that is formed by folding back a terminal portion of the upholstery portion toward an exterior side of the vehicle so as to tuck in the terminal portion of the upholstery portion around the terminal portion of the base material which includes the inward flange portion, and the vehicle interior panel is configured to have a clearance between a terminal of the inward flange portion and the upholstery portion.

Abstract: A heat shield for a motor vehicle includes an elongated planar shield body for separating an exhaust pipe and a fuel tank of the motor vehicle, the shield body extending longitudinally along a longitudinal axis between the exhaust pipe and the fuel tank, the shield body having a generally concave surface extending from the axis to first and second vertical walls along first and second edges of the shield body, a forward attachment portion for attaching the shield body to a frame of the motor vehicle longitudinally forward of the fuel tank, a rearward attachment portion for attaching the shield body to the frame of the motor vehicle longitudinally rearward of the fuel tank, and a water escape port in the first vertical wall.

Abstract: A fixation arrangement adapted for mounting a wire harness on a support structure of a vehicle includes a rigid portion adapted for clamping the wire harness, and a flexible arm adapted for clamping the fixation arrangement on the support structure so as to squeeze the support structure between the flexible arm and the rigid portion.

Abstract: A verification system for verifying the thoroughness of automotive repairs. The system is adapted to retrieve electronic data and information from an onboard automobile computer or electronic system after a purported repair has been completed. The presence of fault codes or other problem data is an indication that such repairs have not been completed, while the absence of such fault codes or problem data is an indication that the repairs have been completed thoroughly.

Abstract: A system includes a first communication apparatus connected to first and second communication paths, and at least one second communication apparatus connected to the second communication path. The first communication apparatus includes a first communication unit configured to perform communication with the first communication path, a second communication unit configured to perform communication with the second communication path, and a control unit configured to receive, from the first communication path, a first frame storing a diagnosis request and identification information of the first communication apparatus, specify, among the at least one second communication apparatus, a second communication apparatus to process the diagnosis request, generate a second frame by rewriting the identification information stored in the first frame to identification information of the specified second communication apparatus, and transmit the second frame to the second communication path.

Abstract: A power delivery apparatus (100) for a vehicle includes an upstream delivering portion (10) and a downstream delivering portion (20). The upstream delivering portion (10) includes: an internal input terminal (11); an external input terminal (12); and a connecting terminal (13). The internal input terminal (11), the external input terminal (12) and the connecting terminal (13) are different terminals from one another. The downstream delivering portion (20) includes: a connected terminal (23); a fuse portion (22a-22e) connected to the connected terminal (23); and a downstream output terminal (21a-21e) outputting the electric power via the fuse portion (22a-22e). The upstream delivering portion (10) and the downstream delivering portion (20) are independent members each other and are assembled to be integrated with each other to allow connecting the connecting terminal (13) and the connected terminal (23).

Abstract: The present invention provides a start control system of a vehicle, including: an electronic control unit (ECU), a starter, an air conditioner, and a starting power supply. The starting power supply includes a starting battery and a battery management system (BMS). At a low-temperature environment, when receiving an ignition request signal sent by the ECU, the BMS detects the temperature of the starting battery. When the temperature is less than a preset threshold, the starting battery is connected to the air conditioner for a preset time, so that the starting battery effectively raises the temperature of the starting battery by means of discharging at a high current temporarily. The start control system of a vehicle improves an ignition capability of a vehicle in a low-temperature environment, extends a temperature range and an area of using the vehicle, and improves competitiveness of the vehicle. The present invention further provides a vehicle having the start control system of a vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle clip includes: a clip body including an attachment section that has a pair of retention members for gripping a first exterior, and an insertion hole; and a pin member including an insertion portion that is anchored to the clip body in an inserted state of the insertion portion into the insertion hole and a through hole formed in a second exterior component, a head portion that is formed with a larger diameter than the insertion hole and that retains the second exterior component between the head portion and the clip body, and a pressing portion that extends out from the head portion toward the attachment section side, and that, through one of the retention members, presses the first exterior component toward the side of the other retention member in a state in which the insertion portion is anchored to the clip body.

Abstract: A safety on-board vehicle multi-force restraint self-controlling system improves the security of the air bags for children and light women passengers according requirements of the final rule of Section §571.208 Standard No. 208; “Occupant crash protection” by employing the accurate weight occupant KEF technology. The system also provides, in case of an accident, different forces applied to the occupant bodies of different weight categories by employing an original occupant's weight, measured at the beginning of a trip by innovative weighing KEF technology, which is eventually modified during the trip according to the current values of the morphological and driving factors. The system provides secure personalization of the occupants' weight by a finger print sensor.

Abstract: A window net door attachment is provided for coupling with a vehicle door to provide protection to occupants within the vehicle during travel over rough terrain or during rolling over of the vehicle. Framed portions of the window net door attachment surround an open area between a top of the vehicle door, a roof, and a windshield area of the vehicle. A window net within a boundary support is attached to the frame portions and to the top of the vehicle door, such that the window net is disposed throughout the open area. Attachments along the boundary support retain the window net in an extended disposition within the open area. Vertical supports may be interwoven with the window net so as to impart relatively greater strength to the window net.

Abstract: A vehicle roof having an opening, which can be closed or at least partially released by a roof element or which is closed by means of a glass hardtop element or a plastic hardtop element, as well as an emergency retaining device, which is deactivated during standard operation of the corresponding vehicle and which at least partially covers the roof opening during an accident, in particular when the vehicle is overturning, and which comprises at least one fabric, which can be folded and/or wound up, said fabric taking up a folded and/or wound-up storage position during standard operation of the vehicle and being pulled out by means of a driving device and being brought into a covering position during an accident so that the roof opening is at least partially covered by the fabric said driving device working independently of a signal from a sensor which detects the accident.

Abstract: A clamping arrangement for an inflatable restraint of a motor vehicle includes a base member and a retention member. The base member has a main body with an axially extending length and a partially cylindrical shape curved in a direction perpendicular to the length. The base member further has at least a first securing portion. Each securing portion includes a planar portion radially extending from the main body of the base member and disposed in a plane parallel to the axially extending length. The retention member has first and second ends connected to the main body of the base member. The first end is connected to the base member by the first securing portion.

Abstract: A steering column system includes: a rotatable steering shaft that has a proximal end attached to a steering wheel and is configured to transfer rotational input at the steering wheel to a steering rack of the vehicle; a stationary driver-side airbag (DAB) shaft that is mounted in the vehicle and extends along the steering shaft; and a DAB module that contains an airbag and is fixedly mounted to a proximal end of the DAB shaft within a region of the steering wheel. The steering wheel and the steering shaft are configured to rotate independently of the DAB module and the DAB shaft, respectively.

Abstract: A crash pad for a vehicle having an integrated airbag door and housing may include a main body including a crash pad core, and an airbag housing integrally formed at a center of the crash pad core defining a space for accommodation of an airbag cushion therein, and an airbag door integrally injection-molded with the main body selectively to open and close the space in the airbag housing, the molded airbag door disposed upright in a direction in which the molded airbag door may be discharged from a mold to open the airbag housing.

Abstract: An air bag device has an air bag body, a retainer, a lid member. The retainer has an inner space and a flange portion. The lid member has a base portion and a door portion. An opening portion has a shape with a pair of opposite sides which are facing each other. A dimension in the parallel direction to the opposite side is larger than a dimension in the orthogonal direction to the opposite side. The flange portion has longer side portions and shorter side portions. The longer side portions are fixed on the lid member with a fastening and fixing member in a fastened and fixed portion. The shorter side portions are positioned at the lid member in an engaging portion. The engaging portion has an engaging member, and an engaging hole into which the engaging member is inserted and engaged.

Abstract: A vehicle interior includes a roof, a seat including a seatback, and an airbag supported by the roof. The airbag is inflatable away from the roof to an inflated position surrounding the seatback. During an impact of the vehicle, the airbag may be inflated from an uninflated position to the inflated position to absorb energy from an occupant of the vehicle.

Abstract: An airbag unit includes a seat, a pair of side airbags, a seat state detector, and an airbag deployment controller. The seat is reversely rotatable in a front-rear direction of a vehicle. The pair of side airbags are expansive and deployable, and incorporated in the seat on respective sides of the seat in a width direction of the vehicle. The seat state detector detects a rearward-oriented state of the seat, i.e., a state in which the seat is rearward-oriented in the front-rear direction. The airbag deployment controller performs a deployment control of the pair of side airbags, on a condition that the seat state detector detects the rearward-oriented state of the seat. The airbag deployment controller performs the deployment control in a reverse sequence from a deployment control in a frontward-oriented state of the seat, i.e., a state in which the seat is frontward-oriented in the front-rear direction.

Abstract: Side airbags to provide protection to vehicle occupants are provided. The side airbags include an outer skin forming an inflatable chamber having an upper thorax portion and a lower pelvic portion for contact with the thorax region and the pelvic region, respectively, of the associated vehicle occupant. The side airbag includes a loop diffuser for placement about an inflator disposed within the inflatable chamber. The loop diffuser has opposed first and second open ends to permit communication of inflation gas to the upper thorax portion and to the lower pelvic portion, respectively, of the inflatable chamber. The loop diffuser permits significantly greater flow of inflation gas to the lower pelvic portion as compare to flow of inflation gas to the upper thorax portion of the inflatable chamber. The first open end can be significantly smaller in cross section as compared to the second open end.

Abstract: A motor vehicle seatbelt restraint arrangement including a continuous seatbelt. When the occupant is seated the seatbelt buckle tongue is drawable across the body to engage the buckle providing firstly a pre-impact configuration of the seatbelt characterised by a lap belt portion resting on the hips or upper legs of the occupant, wherein the lap belt portion is rearward vertically offset relative to an underside belt portion of the continuous seatbelt across the seating surface of the seat, and secondly an impact configuration of the seatbelt characterised by the lap belt portion and the underside belt portion being less rearward vertically offset and substantially vertically aligned one with respect to the other to provide a more vertically aligned loop of the continuous seatbelt around the hips or upper legs of the occupant at impact preventing submarining of the occupant out from the motor vehicle seat during impact.

Abstract: Shock absorbing seatbelt height adjusters for use with vehicle occupant restraint systems, and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a shock absorbing height adjuster includes a D-loop assembly slidably coupled to a rail, and a stop assembly and a pre-loader slidably coupled to the rail on opposite sides of the D-loop assembly. The stop assembly and the pre-loader can be releasably lockable at a plurality of positions along the rail. A biasing member can be compressed between the pre-loader and the D-loop assembly to urge the D-loop assembly toward the stop assembly and allow motion of the D-loop assembly toward the pre-loader under load. The position of the pre-loader can be adjusted to vary the compression in the biasing member.

Abstract: An adjustment device has a frame, a guide, a holding bar, a connector, and a manipulating unit. The frame has a holding inclined surface. The guide has two guiding slots extending longitudinally. The holding bar is disposed in and is movable along the guiding slots. The holding bar and the holding inclined surface clamp the webbing of the seat belt. The connector is mounted around the frame and is connected to the webbing. The manipulating unit is slidably mounted around the connector and has a pushing portion formed on a back side of the front slat and disposed under the holding bar and in front of the holding inclined surface. The adjustment device is to connect the webbing's second segment that is positioned vertically and clamp the webbing's first segment that is fastened obliquely on a user, and is simply operated by stepless adjustment to enhance comfort and safety.

Abstract: A restraint system includes a housing, a spool, a disc, a cutter, a plate, and an actuator. The spool is rotatably coupled to the housing. The disc is fixed to the spool. The cutter is moveable along a path from a spaced position away from the disc to a cutting position adjacent the disc. The plate is moveable between an engaged position extending in the path and a disengaged position spaced from the path. The actuator is coupled to the plate.

Abstract: A smart entry system includes a smart control unit that detects whether communication with a portable device has been established, and a centralized control unit that unlocks a driver's door when a driver's door unlock operation is detected and establishment of communication with the portable device is detected. The centralized control unit includes a timer unit that measures time when a passenger's door open operation is detected or when a passenger's door open operation is detected and the fact that communication with the portable device has not been established is detected. The centralized control unit unlocks at least one of the passengers' doors along with the driver's door when a driver's door unlock operation is detected and establishment of communication with the portable device is detected while the timer unit is measuring a certain period of time.

Abstract: A keyless ignition start system in which authentication of a coded key fob is carried out twice, first to activate the ignition switch to allow starting the engine and second at the time when the brake pedal is depressed to put the car in a drive gear. The two step authentication prevents driving off a car which has been started without having the key fob for security purposes and also to avoid inconvenient situations that can otherwise occur.

Abstract: A keyless entry and start system for a vehicle includes a vehicle subsystem configured to control at least one of access to an interior compartment of the vehicle and starting of the vehicle. The system further includes an actuator movable between first and second positions and a switch coupled to the actuator. The switch assumes a first state when the actuator is in the first position and a second state when the actuator is in the second position. The system further includes a controller coupled to the switch and configured to detect an actuation sequence of the actuator, the actuation sequence corresponding to an access code. The controller is further configured to compare the access code to an authorization code and generate a control signal configured to cause the vehicle subsystem to switch states when the entry code corresponds to the authorization code.

Abstract: A vehicle configured to communicate with a server of a cloud system to enable access to use the vehicle via one or more electronic keys is provided. The vehicle includes electronics and a subsystem of the vehicle for enabling unlocking of the vehicle. The subsystem is interfaced with the electronics and a subsystem of the vehicle for enabling starting of the vehicle for use of the vehicle. The vehicle further includes communications circuitry that is interfaced with electronics of the vehicle. The communications circuitry is programmable to communicate with the server of the cloud system and communicate with a mobile device. The communications circuitry of the vehicle is configured to receive a request from the mobile device for unlocking of the vehicle. The request from the mobile device includes a unique access code obtained by the mobile device from the server to enable sending the request to the vehicle. The unique access code is associated with privileges for use of the vehicle.

Abstract: Windscreen wiper heating element for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, including an electrical heating conductor circuit (120) and a support (118) of that circuit, the circuit including at least one loop (122) the ends of which are connected to electrical power supply terminals (126, 128) characterized in that said at least one loop includes at least one fusible portion (F1, F2) in which the section and/or the material of the conductor of that loop is different from that or those of the conductor of the rest of the loop.

Abstract: Screen wiper blade of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, comprising a heating electrical circuit, characterized in that said circuit comprises at least one bimetal strip thermostat configured to provide a thermal fuse function.

Abstract: A caster capable of removing a foreign substance includes a flange mounted to a carrier or a plate on which cargo is loaded so as to be spaced apart from a lower surface of the carrier or the plate, the flange having a plurality of coupling holes formed therein, a rotator rotatably mounted to a lower surface of the flange, lower support members mounted respectively to opposite sides of the rotator, each lower support member having a rotating shaft coupling hole formed in a lower portion thereof, a wheel located between the lower support members and supported by a rotating shaft, which penetrates the rotating shaft coupling hole, and a foreign substance removal device fixed to and supported by the rotating shaft, the foreign substance removal device serving to remove and collect the foreign substance attached to a surface of the wheel that is being rotated.

Abstract: A sensor device for a braking system equipped with an electromechanical brake booster, including evaluation electronics, which are configured to determine at least one braking request specification variable, while taking into account at least one actual variable with respect to a functionality of at least one component of the electromechanical brake booster and/or at least one setpoint variable for specifying the functionality of the at least one component of the electromechanical brake booster as a provided variable. A controller for a braking system equipped with an electromechanical brake booster, a braking system for a vehicle, a method for ascertaining a braking request specification variable to a braking system equipped with an electromechanical brake booster, and a method for operating a braking system equipped with an electromechanical brake booster, are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an apparatus for controlling a vehicle and method thereof.

Abstract: Various antilock braking systems, devices, and methods using sensorized brake pads are disclosed. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides a method for improving the performance of an antilock braking (ABS) and anti-slip regulation (ASR) system of a vehicle. The method can include detecting the actual value of the coefficient of friction (e.g., between a tire and the ground), updating the coefficient of friction during braking using the braking torque data derived from at least one braking pad of each wheel, and adjusting brake force. For example, the brake force can be adjusted as a function of and/or to be approximately equal to the value of the actual tire-road friction during braking.