Abstract: A drive unit having a downsized brake device for applying a braking force to a drive wheel is provided. The drive unit comprises: a first brake device that applies braking torque to a first rotary member situated closer to a first motor than a first speed reducing device in a first torque transmitting route between the first motor and a first drive shaft; and a second brake device that applies braking torque to a second rotary member situated closer to a second motor than a second speed reducing device in a second torque transmitting route between the second motor and a second drive shaft.

Abstract: A drive unit a drive unit which can prevent an occurrence of an unintentional relative rotation between the right and the left wheels is provided. The drive unit comprises: a first motor connected to the first driveshaft and a second motor connected to the second drive shaft; a first torque transmitting route between the first motor and the first drive shaft; a second torque transmitting route between the second motor and the second drive shaft; a first rotary member arranged in the first torque transmitting route; a second rotary member arranged in the second torque transmitting route; and a restriction device that restricts a differential rotation between the first rotary member and the second rotary member.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a transaxle drive system for ride-on equipment. The transaxle drive system can include a frame supporting at least one power source and at least two subframes, the at least one power source including at least one drive pulley. The system can also include transaxle assemblies driven by at least a portion of at least one belt from the at least one drive pulley. The transaxle assemblies can include a first transaxle assembly supported by a subframe, the first transaxle assembly coupled to the at least one drive pulley with at least one belt, and a second transaxle assembly supported by another subframe, the second transaxle assembly coupled by at least one belt to the at least one drive pulley. The transaxle assemblies can be independently pivoted with respect to each other, the frame, and the power source.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a transaxle drive system for ride-on equipment with a plurality of transaxle assemblies supported by a suspended subframe, and a frame supported on a pair of front wheels at one end that is coupled to and pivotably suspends the subframe. Some embodiments include a power source with a drive pulley supported by the frame at an opposite end. Some embodiments include a belt coupling the drive pulley to a driven pulley of the transaxle assemblies. In some embodiments, the plurality of transaxle assemblies can be driven from the drive pulley by at least a portion of the belt. Further, in some embodiments, the plurality of transaxle assemblies include a first and second transaxle assembly each coupled to a separate rear wheel. The first and second transaxle assemblies are suspended from the subframe, and can be pivoted together about the frame, and the at least one drive pulley.

Abstract: A device and method for operating a multi-axle powertrain for a motor vehicle, with a first axle being permanently in operative connection and a second axle being at least temporarily in operative connection by a drive device via a clutch coupling. It is provided that, when the second axle is decoupled from the drive device and the starting clutch is disengaged, an expected wheel force is predictively ascertained. The determination of the wheel force takes into account a torque caused by a mass moment of inertia of the drive device, and the second axle is coupled with the drive device if the expected wheel force surpasses a maximum wheel force.

Abstract: A multi-axle drive device and method for operating a multi-axle drive device. The multi-axle drive device is provided with a synchronization clutch present in an operational connection between a first output shaft and a connecting shaft and at least one disconnecting clutch present in an operational connection between the connecting shaft and a second output shaft. The synchronization clutch and the disconnecting clutch are opened in a first operating state and closed in a second operating state. At the same time, with an intended change from the second operating state to the first operating state, the synchronization clutch is maintained at least partially opened and the separation clutch is maintained closed, so that, when a first operating mode is carried out, the disconnecting clutch is opened, and when a second operating mode is carried out, the synchronization clutch is closed again.

Abstract: A device and a method for operating a multi-axle drive train for a motor vehicle. A first axle and a second axle are operatively connected, at least temporarily, to a drive device. When the second axle is decoupled from the drive device and a request for multi-axle drive with a first value is present, the second axle is coupled to the drive device only when a noise-masking event occurs, or when the second axle is coupled to the drive device and the request for multi-axle drive is absent, the second axle is decoupled from the drive device only when the noise-masking event occurs.

Abstract: An accelerator device includes: a support portion that is installable to a vehicle body; a shaft that is rotatably supported by the support portion; an operable portion that is rotatable integrally with the shaft and is depressible by a driver; an installation blocking portion that is formed in the support portion; and a full opening stopper that limits rotation of the operable portion in an accelerator opening direction when the full opening stopper contacts the operable portion. The installation blocking portion includes a space that opens toward the operable portion. A rib is formed in the space and joins between a top side inner wall and a bottom side inner wall of the space.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improvement in a breath alcohol test devices includes within the handheld unit containing a fuel cell, a miniaturized self calibrating test device thereby avoiding the need for 30, 60 and 90 day calibration testing. It also relates to various tamper or circumvention improvements that may be used alone or in combination with the self calibration improvement, including cameras to record a driver providing a breath sample and to verify the location of the driver within a vehicle.

Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable recording medium stores a driving support program that causes a computer to execute a process including: collecting vital sign information on a user from a vital sign measuring device; generating a drowsiness occurrence time pattern with respect to the user based on the collected vital sign information; and in response to a request in which a driver is specified from a source of the request, providing the drowsiness occurrence time pattern that is generated with respect to the user corresponding to the driver to the source of the request to the source of request or providing alerting information to the driver that is determined according to the drowsiness occurrence time pattern generated with respect to the user corresponding to the driver to the source of request.

Abstract: A vehicle trim assembly that includes a trim and a display device having a display screen with a first display zone and a second display zone. The display device is movable relative to the trim between a first stable position, in which the first display zone is visible and the second display zone is hidden by the trim, and a second stable position, in which the first display zone and the second display zone are both visible. The second stable position is offset relative to the first stable position along a first direction perpendicular to the display screen in the first position, in the direction toward which the display screen is facing.

Abstract: A first display panel and a second display panel display information used for vehicle driving. An information acquisition unit acquires a condition of the vehicle. A switching unit switches from a first display mode of the first display panel and the second display panel to a second display mode of the first display panel and the second display panel for displaying information of a smaller information volume than an information volume of information displayed in the first display mode, based on the condition of the vehicle acquired in the information acquisition unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to a device for changing from the idle operating state of an electric motor (5) having three phase terminals (5-1, 5-2, 5-3) to a short-circuit operating state. Thereby significant voltage rises are avoided. For this purpose, after receiving (120) a request for changing of the operating state of the electric motor (5) to the short-circuit operating state, three switching elements (1-1, 1-2, 1-3) are closed. Thereby the switching elements (1-1, 1-2, 1-3) are at least partially closed successively and the times of closing the individual switching elements are predetermined as a function of control parameters of the electric motor.

Abstract: It is described a rechargeable battery pack (20) for an electric or hybrid vehicle (1), comprising: —at least one electric connection member (23) to a powertrain group (5) of the electric or hybrid vehicle (1); —a plurality of mutually electrically connected cells (30); —at least one first circuit block (40) integrated in the rechargeable battery pack (20) and comprising a receiver (41) of satellite geo-localization signals and a processing unit (42) of said signals, which is operatively connected to said receiver (41) and adapted to detect a piece of information of geographic positioning of the rechargeable battery pack (20) in a geo-referenced system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for driving an range extending system for a motor vehicle equipped with an electric motor (2) adapted to be supplied with electric current by a traction battery (3), the range extending system including an range extender (1) that can be activated to supply the traction battery and/or the electric motor with electric current and a cooling circuit (10) for the range extender, in which provision is made to acquire a state of charge of the traction battery and, if the state of charge is below a charge threshold, to activate the range extender. Additionally, the charge threshold has a variable value, which is a function of an outside temperature of the air outside the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A bus assembly is provided having a bus bar with first and second conductive layers extending along an insulator sheet interposed between the first and second conductive layers. The first and second conductive layers are partially aligned with respect to each other to form a first overlap region of the insulator sheet. The bus assembly includes a first set of arms having a set of diodes and a second set of arms having a set of switches. The bust bar includes a plurality of bus links coupling the plurality of arms to the bus bar forming a plurality of inverters. Each of bus links include a respective first bracket and a respective second bracket aligned with each other forming a second overlap region of the insulator sheet. The first bracket is electrically coupled to the first conductive layer and the second bracket is electrically coupled to the second conductive layer.

Abstract: A vehicle includes an electronic control unit configured to perform control of an inverter by switching a plurality of controls including: first PWM control of generating a first PWM signal of a plurality of switching elements by comparison of voltage commands of respective phases based on a torque command of a motor with a carrier voltage and switching the plurality of switching elements; and second PWM control of generating a second PWM signal of the plurality of switching elements based on a modulation factor of a voltage and a voltage phase based on the torque command and the number of pulses in a predetermined period of an electrical angle of the motor and switching the plurality of switching elements. The electronic control unit is configured to limit execution of the second PWM control when an abnormality occurs in at least one of the current sensor or the voltage sensor.

Abstract: A vehicle includes an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is configured to perform control of an inverter by switching a plurality of controls including i) first PWM control of generating a first PWM signal of a plurality of switching elements by comparison of voltage commands of respective phases based on a torque command of a motor with a carrier voltage and switching the plurality of switching elements, and ii) second PWM control of generating a second PWM signal of the plurality of switching elements based on a modulation factor of a voltage and a voltage phase based on the torque command and the number of pulses in a predetermined period of an electrical angle of the motor and switching the plurality of switching elements. The electronic control unit is configured to limit execution of the second PWM control when an abnormality occurs in the rotational position sensor.

Abstract: There is provided a cap for covering a receptacle enclosing charge terminals of a charge handle connected to a charging cord for providing electricity from a power source. The cap comprises a base member including a casing, the casing extending from the base member providing a hollow cavity for covering the receptacle enclosing the charge terminals of the charge handle, and two arms extending from the base member in a different direction from the casing, wherein the two arms are configured to receive the charging cord being coiled therebetween.

Abstract: An apparatus for performing hybrid power control in an electronic device includes a charger positioned in the electronic device, and the charger is arranged for selectively charging a battery of the electronic device. In addition, at least one portion of the charger is implemented within a charger chip. For example, the charger may include: a first terminal, positioned on the charger chip; a second terminal, positioned on the charger chip and selectively coupled to the first terminal; a third terminal, positioned on the charger chip and selectively coupled to the second terminal; a fourth terminal, positioned on the charger chip and coupled to the third terminal; a first power output path, coupled to the fourth terminal, arranged for providing a first voltage level; and a second power output path, coupled to the third terminal, arranged for selectively providing a second voltage level that is greater than the first voltage level.

Abstract: A power reception apparatus includes a secondary coil which receives electric power in a non-contact manner from a primary coil which is provided on a plane defined by a front-rear direction and a left-right direction which are at right angles to each other, a drive part which can change a relative position on the plane of the secondary coil relative to the primary coil, a display unit, and a processing unit for processing an image to be displayed on the display unit. The processing unit calculates a relative position and a gradient of the secondary coil relative to the primary coil based on a coupling coefficient between the primary coil and the secondary coil, and a change with time in the coupling coefficient.

Abstract: A power reception apparatus includes a secondary coil which receives electric power in a non-contact manner from a primary coil which is disposed on a plane defined by a front-rear direction and a left-right direction which are at right angles to each other, a drive part which can change a relative position on the plane of the secondary coil relative to the primary coil, a display unit, and a processing unit for processing an image to be displayed on the display unit. In an event that the secondary coil is included in the target zone in relation to the left-right direction, the processing unit displays the relative position and the gradient of the secondary coil on the display unit, and changes display modes of displaying the relative position on the display unit according to a change in the relative position in the front-rear direction.

Abstract: A power reception apparatus includes a secondary coil which receives electric power in a non-contact manner from a primary coil which is disposed on a plane defined by a front-rear direction and a left-right direction which are at right angles to each other, a drive part which can change a relative position on the plane of the secondary coil relative to the primary coil, a display unit, and a processing unit for processing an image to be displayed on the display unit. The processing unit displays the relative position and the gradient of the secondary coil on the display unit. A display mode which is used when the secondary coil is not included in the target zone in relation to the left-right direction is different from a display mode which is used when the secondary coil is included in the target zone in relation to the left-right direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the transferring energy by induction, for a vehicle, between at least one emitter coil and at least one receiver coil of the vehicle, said at least one receiver coil being arranged at a distance from said at least one emitter coil, a field concentrator being arranged between the at least one emitter coil and the at least one receiver coil.

Abstract: A charging method of a battery electric vehicle is provided. In the method of the present invention, a user of a battery electric vehicle sends a pairing request to a charging station by using a mobile phone. The charging station sends a charging authentication code to the mobile phone after pairing succeeds. During charging, the charging station keeps monitoring whether a charging connector of the charging station is separated from a charging interface of the battery electric vehicle. When monitoring that the charging connector is separated from the charging interface of the battery electric vehicle, the charging station stops charging, and sends a charging confirmation request to the mobile phone. When receiving the charging authentication code again, the charging station continues charging the battery electric vehicle. A charging system using the method is further provided. With the present invention, an electricity stealing behavior of another person during a charging process may be prevented.

Abstract: When an absolute value of a rotation speed change rate of a motor is equal to or less than a threshold and an absolute value of a torque command change rate of the motor is equal to or less than a threshold, a switching angle is changed by cyclically changing a pulse type or the number of pulses as change in a pulse pattern. With this, respective order components of harmonics are dispersed, whereby it is possible to reduce the degree of prominence of a specific order component in harmonics relative to other order components.

Abstract: The system (1) for piloting an electric motor in electric motorcycles or the like is operatively connectable to a control inverter (I) of an electric motor (E) of an electric motorcycle (M) and to a control device (C) of the acceleration of the electric motorcycle (M) and comprises dynamic generation means (10) of a piloting signal (TOUT) of the inverter (I) according to a control signal (G) coming from the control device (C) and to at least a maximum deliverable/absorbable current value (IMAX, RIMAX) by an electric battery (B) of the electric motorcycle (M).

Abstract: Systems and methods for seat positioning modification in a vehicle are described. One embodiment of a method includes arranging a first movable seat in a default arrangement of a vehicle in preparation for receiving a passenger and determining an occurrence of an external triggering event to the vehicle. Some embodiments include, in response to determining the occurrence of the external triggering event, automatically rearranging the first movable seat to a second arrangement to accommodate for the external triggering event.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat cushion frame, a slide mechanism, a drive source, and a transmission mechanism configured to receive a driving force from the drive source and to cause the seat cushion frame to move in a front-rear direction. The slide mechanism includes a guide member extending in the front-rear direction and a slide member movable along the guide member relative to the guide member; the seat cushion frame is fixed to one of the guide member and the slide member, and another of the guide member and the slide member is fixed to a floor of a vehicle; and the drive source is fixed to the floor of the vehicle.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a vehicle backrest includes a rotary latch engageable over a locking striker fixed to the vehicle, a detent pawl for locking the movement of the rotary latch in a locking position, and a leaf spring. The leaf spring includes two edges attached to the mechanism in first and second support points, and is placed in the mechanism such that, in the locking position, the striker is pushed by the leaf spring in one point of a contact area defined between first and second ends. The leaf spring further includes a central reinforced area and two exterior non-reinforced areas, wherein the reinforced area has smaller elastic deformation than the non-reinforced areas. A first edge of the reinforced area is placed between the first support point and first end, and a second edge of the reinforced area is placed between the second support point and second end.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a backrest of a vehicle includes a rotary latch engageable over a locking striker fixed to the vehicle and a detent pawl having a first contact surface configured for contacting against the rotary latch, when the rotary latch rotates with a first pivoting movement, to establish a first locking position wherein the rotary latch is in engagement over the locking striker. The detent pawl includes a second contact surface configured for contacting against the rotary latch, when the rotary latch rotates with an additional pivoting movement further form the first locking position, to establish a second locking position wherein the detent pawl pushes the rotary latch against the striker.

Abstract: A lock release mechanism comprising: an operation lever provided at a shoulder of a seatback of a vehicle seat, the operation lever being supported to be tiltable in a seat front-and-rear direction about an axis along a seat width direction; a rod, wherein the rod comprises a coupled portion, a main body portion, and a projecting portion; and a width direction limiting portion that limits movement of the rod in the seat width direction relative to the operation lever.

Abstract: A passenger seat may be configured to adjust between an upright seating position and a lie-flat sleeping position (which may include one or more intermediate reclined seating positions) via independent rollers attached to the seat pan, or seat bottom, and to the backrest. As the passenger seat transitions between the upright seating position and the lie-flat sleeping position, guide channels set into the left and right frame rails direct the movement of the independent rollers through the guide channels and thereby control the angles of the seat pan and the backrest throughout the transition.

Abstract: In a rear seat having a configuration which, in the state that a seat cushion is folded forward with a seat back flattened on the seat cushion side, makes an upward back surface of the seat back become almost the same height with a floor surface of a cargo room, to avoid giving a restriction and hurt in amenity to a passenger seated on the seat cushion in the space on which feet of are put, the present invention provides a vehicle seat to which parallel link mechanism portions are equipped that connect the seat cushion to a floor surface under the seat cushion of the vehicle, and a mechanism is provided to fold the seat cushion forward with the posture of the seat back held by the parallel link mechanisms in the state that the seat back is flattened to the seat cushion side.

Abstract: A vehicular seat is provided with which compactness can be achieved in a housed state where a seat main body is housed. A vehicular seat is a seat configured to be housed in a housing recess formed in a vehicle body floor. The vehicular seat includes: right and left rail devices fixed on the vehicle body floor and supporting a seat main body to be movable in the front to back direction; and a reclining device pivotably connecting the seat main body to a support base constructed on the right and left rail devices. The reclining device is arranged at a height position overlapping upper rails in the up and down direction, and is arranged outside the upper rails in a seat width direction.

Abstract: A vehicle seat suspension system includes first and second side supports defining a seatback structure. An upper component and a lower component are provided, each including at least two outwardly extending flex members. A passenger support includes a periphery operably coupled to distal ends of the flex members. An external peripheral gap is defined between the passenger support and the seatback structure.

Abstract: A headrest assembly includes a linkage system that is at least partially disposed within a housing. The linkage system is operable between fore and aft positions relative to the housing. An adjustable cover assembly includes a first member coupled to the linkage system for movement therewith, and a second member pivotally coupled to the first member. The second member includes an engagement flange configured to contact a portion of the housing to pivot the second member rearwardly as the adjustable cover assembly is driven outward by the linkage system during the positioning of a headrest bun.

Abstract: A flexible cover assembly is disposed on a vehicle seat having an adjustable headrest assembly. The adjustable headrest assembly includes a headrest bun and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the headrest bun between extended and retracted positions. A trim component is disposed a seatback and includes a relief portion configured to receive a portion of the adjustment mechanism as the headrest bun is driven towards the extended position. A flexible cover member is coupled to the trim component at the relief portion. The flexible cover member includes a plate member operable between extend and retracted positions. The portion of the adjustment mechanism received in the relief portion of the trim component is configured to abut an inner surface of the plate member to move the plate member towards the extended position as the headrest bun is driven towards the extended position by the adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: A headrest assembly includes a headrest bun adjustably supported on a linkage system. An adjustable cover assembly is operable between stowed and deployed positons relative to a position of the headrest bun and is configured to cover the linkage system in use. The adjustable cover assembly includes first and second members, wherein the first member is coupled to the linkage system for movement therewith and the second member is pivotally coupled to the first member. A gap is defined between the first member and the second member, and the gap is maintained by a plurality of spacers disposed on the first member as the cover assembly moves from the stowed position to the deployed position with the headrest bun.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a headrest assembly having an adjustment mechanism for adjusting a fore and aft position of a headrest bun. A cover member is disposed below the headrest assembly and includes a plate member engaged with the adjustment mechanism that is operable between deployed and retracted positions. The plate member is moved towards the deployed position as the headrest bun is driven outwardly by the adjustment mechanism. First and second extendable members include first ends coupled to the plate member and second ends coupled to side members of a frame assembly. The extendable connectors include outwardly extending body portions that contort to retract the plate member as the headrest bun is driven inwardly by the adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: A head support system for a seat of a motor vehicle, with a strap system that is constructed and arranged to be coupled to the motor vehicle such that a strap portion is located along two sides the seat, proximate the expected location of the head of a person sitting in the seat, and a pair of head cushions, one of the head cushions coupled to each of the strap portions.

Abstract: A vehicle seat suspension system includes first and second side supports that define a seatback frame. A front trim piece is coupled between the first and second side supports. A suspension component is coupled with a central area of the front trim piece and has flexible members protruding forward and outward therefrom. A passenger support panel has a periphery coupled to distal ends of the flexible members and suspended away from the seatback frame.

Abstract: A seat back structure includes a seat back panel, a cushion member disposed on a seating surface side of the seat back panel, and an intermediate member inserted into a space between the panel and the cushion member. The panel is comprised of a metal plate member and formed with an embossed portion protruding at the seating surface side, and a bead portion protruding at an opposite side from the embossed portion at a position surrounding the embossed portion. The intermediate member has a lower specific gravity than the cushion member and a higher hardness than the cushion member. The intermediate member is formed with a contacting portion contacting the embossed portion and a concaved portion denting toward the cushion member at a position corresponding to the bead portion. A space is formed between the concaved portion and the panel, at a position adjacent to the contacting portion.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes: a seat frame that is provided as a strength member and extends in a specific direction, the seat frame including: a closed section frame having a closed sectional shape and extending in the specific direction, an opened section frame having an opened sectional shape and extending in the specific direction in parallel with the closed section frame, wherein the opened section frame is coupled with the closed section in a state to have a closure forming part and a gradually changing structure, wherein the closure forming part forms a closed sectional shape between the opened section frame and the closed section frame, and wherein the gradually changing structure changes the closed sectional shape formed between the opened section frame and the closed section frame at the closure forming part.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes: a first member; a second member; an insertion fastening structure configured to apply an axial tension to an opposed surface portion of the first member and an opposed surface portions of the second member so as to be pressed against each other; and an adjustment member. The opposed surface portion of the second member includes different surface shape portions facing respective surfaces toward directions different from an application direction of the axial tension, and the adjustment member plastically deforms the opposed surface portion of the second member such that the opposed surface portion of the second member, including the different surface shape portions, is pressed and sandwiched between the adjustment member and the opposed surface portion of the first member by the application of the axial tension.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes: a first frame member that forms a framework of the vehicle seat and extends in a seat vertical direction or in a seat front-and-rear direction; a second frame member that extends in a seat width direction; and a component mounting bracket that allows to mount a component and is provided in an inside-seat corner portion of a connecting part of the first frame member and the second frame member, wherein the first frame member or the second frame member has a hole into which a portion of the component is inserted when the component is mounted in the component mounting bracket.

Abstract: A vehicle seat including: a seat frame forming a framework of the vehicle seat; and a wire connected to the seat frame and to which an axial force in an axial direction thereof is configured to be applied, wherein a bent portion or a diameter-enlarged portion is provided to at least one end portion of the wire, wherein a flat part of the seat frame is provided with a locking portion into which the bent portion or the diameter-enlarged portion is inserted and which is configured to receive the axial force in an in-plane direction, and wherein a separation preventing member is attached to the flat part and prevents the wire from being separated from the flat part in a state where the bent portion or the diameter-enlarged portion is inserted into the locking portion.

Abstract: A seat part which includes a cushion foam spanned by a seat cover is part of a seat system having an adjusting device by which flexibility of the seat part is variable. The adjusting device includes at least one guy device, disposed in a guy trench of the seat system, having a guiding element attached to an outer area of the seat cover and movable relative to the cushion foam between a first position relaxing the seat cover and a second position tensioning the seat cover or varying the flexibility of the seat part.

Abstract: A retractable shelf system for use with a motor vehicle is provided. The retractable shelf system includes a microcontroller, a rail assembly operably disposed within a door of the motor vehicle and in operable communication with the microcontroller, which is configured to control the rail assembly, and a retractable shelf including a hinge assembly that is operably coupled to the rail assembly and in operable communication with the microcontroller for moving the retractable shelf from a stowed configuration disposed within the door of the motor vehicle to an un-stowed configuration disposed outside of the door of the motor vehicle, wherein in the un-stowed configuration the retractable shelf is rotatable from a vertical configuration to a horizontal configuration.

Abstract: A method and an arrangement for optimizing load position in relation to a transportation vehicle, comprising a platform arranged to the transportation vehicle for receiving a load; an actuating device for moving the platform in relation to the transportation vehicle; a sensing device configured to generate a vehicle sensing signal and/or a non-vehicle sensing signal; a controlling device configured to receive at least one of the vehicle sensing signal and the non-vehicle sensing signal; generate controlling commands based on the received at least one of the vehicle sensing signal and the non-vehicle sensing signal; and transmit the controlling commands to the actuating device; wherein the actuating device is configured to receive the controlling commands and to move the platform in relation to the transportation vehicle based on the controlling commands.