Abstract: A wading sensor for a vehicle comprises an ultrasonic parking distance control. An embodiment detects wading by sensing the difference in the settling time of the diaphragm of a transmitter/receiver, in water and in air. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A display system equipped to a vehicle includes a display screen, a notification section, a determination section, and a display control section. The display screen displays information for a vehicle occupant. The notification section preliminarily notifies the vehicle occupant of an information update to be performed on the display screen. The determination section determines whether the vehicle occupant pays attention to the display screen after the notification section notifies of the information update. The display control section performs the information update in order to display new information on the display screen when the determination section determines that the vehicle occupant pays attention to the display screen.

Abstract: The invention results in improved switching from the idling mode to an active short circuit mode of an electric machine. According to the invention, the switch from the idling mode to the active electric short circuit mode is delayed until predefined voltage conditions have been reached on the external terminals of an electric machine or until the rotor of the electric machine is in a predetermined position corresponding to the required voltage conditions.

Abstract: A braking force (BF) control system includes: a first required BF calculator that calculates, based on a position of the brake pedal, a first required friction BF allocated to the friction brake and a first required regenerative BF allocated to regenerative control of the drive motor; a second required BF calculator that calculates, based on a position of the acceleration pedal, a second required friction BF allocated to the friction brake and a second required regenerative BF allocated to the regenerative control; a regenerative total BF calculation/execution portion that calculates a regenerative total BF based on the first and second required regenerative BFs and performs the regenerative control based on the regenerative total BF; and a friction total BF calculation/execution portion that calculates a friction total BF based on the first and second required friction BFs and controls the friction brake based on the friction total BF.

Abstract: An alternator voltage may be controlled based on a proportional gain scheduling in response to an engine load of an internal combustion engine and/or a state of charge (SOC) deviation for a battery based on a target SOC of the battery and an actual SOC of the battery. The alternator voltage may be a voltage less than a current battery voltage under high engine loads to enable the battery to power an accessory system and the alternator voltage may be a voltage greater than a voltage of the battery under low engine loads or engine loads less than high engine loads to enable the alternator to charge the battery.

Abstract: A system and method for emergency starting of a fuel cell vehicle is provided. In particular, a high-voltage converter, a balance of power (BOP), and a controller are included in the system. The high-voltage converter is configured such that one side thereof is connected to a high-voltage battery via a battery switch and the other side thereof is connected in parallel to a plurality of fuel cells. The BOP is connected in parallel to the high-voltage converter and the fuel cells. The controller is configured to control the power supplied from the high-voltage battery to the BOP without conversion by connecting the battery switch upon the failure of the high-voltage converter or high-voltage battery.

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

Abstract: When the amount of charge of a temporary battery exceeds a predetermined amount of charge, a solar ECU31 constitutes a charge controller pumps up and boosts power stored in the battery collaborating with a solar charger of a power supply portion, and carries out pumping charge in a main electric storage. While the solar ECU31 carries out the pumping charge, the power supply portion solar charger supplies the generated power from an in-vehicle solar cell to solar ECU31 when the power generated by the in-vehicle solar cell is a predetermined power or less, and supplies the generated power from an in-vehicle solar cell to solar ECU31 and main battery when the power generated by the in-vehicle solar cell is larger than the predetermined power. Even where the pumping charge is being carried out, the power which the in-vehicle solar cell is continuously generating can be used without being discarded futilely.

Abstract: A battery control system connected to a battery, which controls charge/discharge at the battery, includes: a current detection unit that measures a current value by detecting a charge/discharge current flowing through the battery; a voltage detection unit that detects a voltage at the battery; a temperature detection unit that detects a temperature at the battery; an effective current value calculation unit that calculates, based upon the current value measured by the current detection unit, an effective current value in a predetermined time window; a time ratio calculation unit that determines a time ratio indicating a ratio of a length of time over which the effective current value has been in excess of a predetermined allowable value during a predetermined specified time period; and a charge/discharge restriction unit that restricts the charge/discharge current based upon the time ratio determined by the time ratio calculation unit.

Abstract: An electric vehicle includes a controller configured to receive sensor feedback from a high voltage storage device and from a low voltage storage device, compare the sensor feedback to operating limits of the respective high and low voltage storage device, determine, based on the comparison a total charging current to the high voltage storage device and to the low voltage storage device and a power split factor of the total charging current to the high voltage device and to the low voltage device, and regulate the total power to the low voltage storage device and the high voltage storage device based on the determination.

Abstract: The electric vehicular connector includes: a connection terminal block including a primary power transmission terminal to be electrically connected to a first power terminal of a power converter; a plug including a secondary power transmission terminal to be electrically connected to a second power terminal of an inlet of an electric vehicle; a breaker which is connected between the primary power transmission terminal and the secondary power transmission terminal and has a closed state of electrically interconnecting the primary power transmission terminal and the secondary power transmission terminal and an open state of electrically separating the primary power transmission terminal and the secondary power transmission terminal from each other; and a breaker controller configured to set the connector-side breaker in the closed state during a normal state and to set the connector-side breaker in the open state during an abnormal state in which abnormality occurs in the electric vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (2) for charging a motor-driven device battery (5). Said charging device (2) includes: a first conversion module (3); a second conversion module (4); and a means (6) for controlling the first conversion module (3). The first conversion module (3) is suitable for converting an input AC current into an intermediate current and supplying said intermediate current to the second conversion module (4). The second conversion module (4) is suitable for converting the intermediate current into an output current and supplying said output current to the battery (5). The intermediate current is direct current, and the output current is also direct current. The controlling means (6) is suitable for adjusting the voltage of the intermediate current on the basis of operating parameters of the second conversion module (3).

Abstract: An electric vehicle charging system in described that includes an electrical energy source that includes a base with a plurality of electrical signal connectors to receive a first electrical signal, a second electrical signal and a ground signal, an adapter having a plurality of outlet connectors configured to electrically connect to at least some of the plurality of electrical signal connectors, wherein the adapter can be placed in a plurality of positions on the base to correctly orient the base to any of plurality of outlet connector orientations, and a locking ring adapted to engage the base to removable fix the adapter to the base in one of the four positions. The system can include a thermistor assembly to sense thermal energy in the source and if thermal energy exceeds a threshold to output a signal.

Abstract: An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured to wirelessly receive electric power from a wireless electric power transfer device. A power reception unit of the electronic device comprises: a core having a predetermined length and having magnetic flux concentration portions formed at lengthwise side portions thereof; and a coil wound along an outer periphery of the core to form magnetic flux density in the magnetic flux concentration portions, the magnetic flux density having a magnitude equal to or larger than a predetermined value.

Abstract: A battery ECU sets a charge demand power based on the state of a battery and sends the set charge demand power to a power receiving ECU. The power receiving ECU sets a power transmitting/receiving efficiency by performing a gradual changing process of a ratio of an output power of a rectifier to an output power of an AC/DC converter, and sends an output demand power obtained by dividing the charge demand power by the power transmitting/receiving efficiency to a power transmission ECU. The power transmission ECU controls the AC/DC converter and an inverter to control the output power of the AC/DC converter to the output demand power. This enables the battery to be charged with a charging power approximate to the charge demand power. As a result, this provides power transmitting/receiving so as to charge the battery with an adequate charging power.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method, to a device, and to a system for determining a position of a vehicle. The method comprises the method steps: Measuring (S01) at least one first magnetic field strength of a magnetic field at one each first position (A-i) by means of a first magnetic field sensor (11) arranged on a vehicle (1); measuring (S02) at least one second magnetic field strength of the magnetic field at one each second position (B-i) by means of a second magnetic field sensor (12) arranged on the vehicle (1) at a distance from the first magnetic field sensor (11); determining (S03) position data of the vehicle (1) at least by comparing data, which are based on the measured first and second magnetic field strengths, to a predetermined magnetic field data of the magnetic field; and outputting (S04) a signal based on said position data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a location-based charging/discharging power mediation system of an electric vehicle, and more particularly to a module, an electric vehicle, and an intermediate server for location-based charging/discharging power mediation. The present invention also relates to a user authentication socket or connector used in the power mediation system. A module for location-based power mediation comprises: a location and time identification unit that identifies a location and a time of an electric vehicle from one or more of information from a global navigation satellite system, Local Positioning System (LPS) information, and earth magnetic field information; a power measurement unit that monitors input/output power to/from the electric vehicle in real time; and a wireless communication unit that transmits location and time information of the electric vehicle and information on the input/output power to the outside.

Abstract: A charging device includes: a plurality of main relays forming a connection between an electric vehicle (EV)-side connector and an outlet-side connector; a relay welding sensing unit connected to the plurality of relays to sense the presence or absence of welding of the plurality of relays; a welding monitoring relay opening and closing between the relay welding sensing unit side node and a main relay side node; and a control unit controlling the open and close of the welding monitoring relay.

Abstract: A system and method for charging an electric vehicle are provided. The system includes a head unit that receives information regarding a battery of a power module mounted within the electric vehicle and displays the information. The head unit also sets variable reserved charging of the battery or a destination of a battery charging station based on a charging amount obtained from the power module. Additionally, information regarding the power module or a residual quantity of the battery of the electric vehicle is acquired and the information regarding the electric vehicle is stored or a current location is acquired.

Abstract: A battery housing for a traction motor battery of a vehicle is disclosed that includes attachments retained by parallel T-shaped guides on the outer surface of the walls of the enclosure. The attachments are oriented to extend either in a horizontal orientation or vertical orientation. The depth of the attachments and shape of the attachments may be selected to meet impact force requirements and packaging space limitations imposed by the structure of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method for the diagnosis of the offset of the resolver of an electric motor, comprising acquiring a predetermined offset of a resolver associated with the electric motor; in a first transient, supplying an excitation current to the phases of the electric motor. As a consequence of the excitation current, a current established on the axis d of minimum reluctance and a current established on an axis q in phase quadrature with respect to the axis of minimum reluctance are determined. The correctness of the offset of the resolver is diagnosed if the current established on the axis d in the first transient is higher than the current established on the axis d in the second or third transient, and if the current established on the axis q in the first transient is lower than the current established on the axis q in the second or third transient.

Abstract: A method and a system for adjusting a vehicle seat for a user of a vehicle, in particular for a motor vehicle, are proposed, wherein the vehicle seat is configured for electrical adjustment in accordance with at least one adjustment direction, wherein the vehicle seat and/or the vehicle have/has a control unit, wherein the control unit is assigned at least one antenna unit for wirelessly receiving information relating to the adjustment of the vehicle seat for the user, wherein the method for adjusting the vehicle seat comprises the following method steps: in a first method step, the vehicle seat is assigned a telecommunications appliance, in a second method step, information is input at the telecommunications appliance or information is stored in a memory device of the telecommunications appliance, in a third method step following the second method step, the information is wirelessly transmitted from the telecommunications appliance to the control unit of the vehicle seat or of the vehicle by means of radio t

Abstract: A vehicle system includes a base, a seat rotatably disposed on the base, a magnet generating a magnetic field, and a sensor. The sensor is programmed to measure an angular displacement of the seat relative to the base based at least in part on an orientation of the magnetic field generated by the magnet.

Abstract: A seat cushion extension apparatus comprises a slide rail disposed on a lower side of a cushion frame; an extension panel coupled to a front end of the slide rail and disposed on a front side of the cushion frame; an extension motor having a lead screw, disposed on the lower side of the cushion frame; a first hinge bracket coupled to the end of the slide rail and disposed at a rear upper side of the extension panel; and a second hinge bracket coupled to the end of the lead screw and disposed at a rear lower side of the extension panel, wherein the extension panel is configured to slide forward along the slide rail and to extend forward while rotating in a front upper direction through actuation of the lead screw driven by the extension motor.

Abstract: A seat mounting apparatus of a vehicle, including a plurality of seat tracks mounted in the vehicle; a plurality of seat sliders at least equal in number to a number of the plurality of seat tracks, each of the plurality of seat sliders being slidable along one of the plurality of seat tracks; and a seat mounting bracket that aligns and fixes a relative position in the direction of a number of the plurality of seat sliders equal to the number of the plurality of seat tracks.

Abstract: A vehicle seat is disclosed.

Abstract: A pumping device is disclosed for a vehicle seat, including a clutch means for receiving rotational force from the outside and transferring power to a link means of a seat cushion. The clutch means includes a clutch block rotated by the rotational force transferred from the outside, a clutch drum which is provided with the clutch block in an inside space and transfers the power to the link means of the seat cushion while rotating by the rotational force transferred from the clutch block, and a plurality of fitting pieces interposed between an outer peripheral surface of the clutch block and an inner peripheral surface of the clutch drum and transferring the rotational force of the clutch block to the clutch drum. The clutch block has a protrusion portion protruding radially from the outer peripheral surface and thus stress concentration is not generated on the plurality of fitting pieces.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for displacing a portion of either or both of a vehicle seat back and a seat base to reveal a CRS anchor are disclosed. The inventive concept disclosed herein provides the use of a seat back foam displacing assembly that includes a user-operable actuator, an interface attachment member, and a tension extension member connecting the actuator and the interface attachment member. By moving the user-operable actuator, a portion of either or both of the seat base and the seat back may be displaced allowing visualization of and access to the CRS anchor. Such a system fully satisfies the need to provide easy access to the CRS anchor while fully and aesthetically concealing the anchor when not in use. The actuator may be any one or more of a lever, a handle, or a strap. A tension member guide may optionally be provided.

Abstract: A seat system (1) for a vehicle, includes a plurality of seats (2.1 to 2.3) which are disposed next to one another and at least two of which are pivotable about a common pivot axis (S). At least one of the seats (2.2) that are pivotable about the common pivot axis (S) is designed in such a way that when the seat is unlocked and the backrest thereof is pivoted by more than a predefined angle of inclination, the adjacent other seat (2.1) is blocked in the unlocked state or at least the folding movement of the backrest thereof is dampened or prevented.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a fixed mounting plate and a support bar coupled with the mounting plate and slidable with respect thereto along an arcuate path. A cushion support is coupled with the support bar, and a drive mechanism is operably coupled with the cushion support to rotate the cushion support about a center of the arcuate path positioned opposite the rail by sliding of the support bar along the path.

Abstract: An adjustable suspension system for an operator platform that is pivotally attached at a pivot axis to a chassis of a turf maintenance vehicle. The system may include a suspension apparatus selectively attachable either to a support area of the chassis, or to the platform such that the apparatus is located between the support area and the platform. The suspension apparatus may be attachable at either a first location or a second location, wherein the suspension apparatus is spaced-apart from the pivot axis: by a first distance when in the first location; and by a second distance, different than the first distance, when in the second location. The suspension apparatus may include a support member and resilient element(s) attached to the support member.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes: a seat cushion; a shield; an electrical component disposed between a side face portion of the seat cushion and the shield and including attachment portions fixed to either one of the side face portion and the shield; and a locking bracket including first connection portions fixed to the either one, and a second connection portion connected to the other one, the locking bracket being placed so as to cover a part of the electrical component from the other-one side when the attachment portions and the first connection portions are fixed to the either one.

Abstract: A ratcheting armrest assembly includes an articulating frame assembly. Also included is a ratchet anchor operatively coupled to the articulating frame assembly for rotation with the articulating frame assembly. Further included is an anchor assembly operatively coupled to the articulating frame assembly. Yet further included is a ratchet operatively coupled to the anchor assembly. The ratchet includes a first plurality of teeth and the ratchet anchor including a second plurality of teeth, wherein the first plurality of teeth and the second plurality of teeth are engageable with each other, the second plurality of teeth free to rotate relative to the first plurality of teeth in a first rotational direction and self-locking with the first plurality of teeth in a second rotational direction. Also included is a directional spring biasing the ratchet in the second direction in a first orientation and in the first direction in a second orientation.

Abstract: A deployable leg rest assembly (3) for mounting to a seat pan (9) of a vehicle seat frame (11) comprises a leg support (4), a mounting plate (13) and a deployment mechanism (6) for deploying the leg support (4). The deployment mechanism (6) connects the leg support (4) to the mounting plate (13). The mounting plate (13) is adapted to be located above the seat pan (9). The deployable leg rest assembly (3) can be mounted to different vehicle seats (1) by accessing the seat pans (9) of the corresponding vehicle seat frames (11).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to bearings, guide sleeves and head restraint assemblies for automobiles.

Abstract: A pneumatically adjustable seat includes a seat frame having a seat back frame portion and a headrest coupled to the seat back frame portion. The headrest includes a resilient cushion. A drive assembly includes a contact member operatively associated with the resilient cushion. A first bladder is operatively coupled to the contact member and in fluid communication with a source of pressurized fluid. Inflation of the first bladder via the source of pressurized fluid extends the contact member from a first position nearer the seat back frame to a second position further from the seat back frame. A second bladder is operatively coupled to the contact member and in fluid communication with the source of pressurized fluid. Inflation of the second bladder via the source of pressurized fluid pivots the contact member away from an occupant of the seat.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes: a seat shell; a seat pad disposed on a support surface of the seat shell, the support surface being configured to support a seated occupant; an airbag device held at an outer side of a side portion of the seat shell in its width direction, the airbag device being configured to be deployable on the side of the seated occupant; and a seat cover held taut on the outside of the seat pad. The seat cover covers an outer peripheral surface of the seat pad and an outer peripheral surface of the airbag device. The seat cover comes around behind a rear surface of the seat shell and the seat cover is engaged with the rear surface of the seat shell. The rear surface is on the opposite side of the seat shell from the support surface.

Abstract: A door assembly includes a door frame, which generally defines a door opening. An assist handle is movably attached to the door frame. The assist handle is movable between a retracted position, proximal to the door frame, and a deployed position, distal from the door frame.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a floor, a rear seat, and a front seat rotatable relative to the rear seat from a first position facing the rear seat to a second position facing away from the rear seat. An inflatable cushion is supported by the floor and is disposed between the front seat and the rear seat. A pressure control device is in communication with the inflatable cushion. The inflatable cushion may be used by an occupant of the vehicle as a footrest and/or a bed.

Abstract: A dump both for a working machine includes two main plates for creating a load receiving surface. The two main plates are joined to each other by a weld joint. The dump body includes a backing plate arranged on the two main plates at the inside of the dump body. The backing plate covers the weld joint and is joined to the two main plates by the weld joint.

Abstract: A lift deck assembly has a base frame mounted in the cargo box of a truck and a load supporting platform movable relative to the base frame by a linkage between a loading position substantially at ground level and a transport position above the cargo box in which the side edges of the platform are aligned with the sidewalls of the cargo box and the rear edge of the platform is aligned with the tailgate to provide the general appearance of a tonneau cover. The platform includes a main defining the side edges and an extendable portion that can be extended rearward from the main portion to assist in supporting a load thereon. The extendible portion can be retracted so that the rear edge thereof aligns with the rear edge of the main portion and the tailgate.

Abstract: A transport refrigeration system (TRS), a refrigerated transport unit, and a method of charging a thermal accumulator in a TRS are disclosed. The TRS includes a thermal accumulator including a phase change material (PCM) configured in a first state, to absorb thermal energy from the interior space of the transport unit during transformation to a second state. A heat exchanger, a portion of which is disposed within the thermal accumulator, is in thermal communication with the PCM. The TRS also includes an expansion device and a transport refrigeration unit (TRU). A heat transfer fluid circuit connects the TRU and the heat exchanger, and is configured to direct a heat transfer fluid from the TRU to the heat exchanger via the expansion device for charging the PCM.

Abstract: An assembly for engaging an elongated support for restraining cargo in a container having corrugated or flat walls. The assembly comprises a cargo restraint device having a sleeve member having a base and defining a cavity for receiving an end of the elongated support. The base having a securing surface facing opposite the cavity for securing the sleeve member to the wall. The assembly also includes a bracket engageable with the sleeve member having a securing surface for securing the bracket to the wall adjacent the cargo restraint device.

Abstract: A warning light for attachment to a vehicle comprising a thermally conductive longitudinally extending base, a plurality of light head mount assemblies, a plurality of LED warning light assemblies, and a plurality of electronic control circuits. Said base has a pair of generally parallel longitudinal edges and a pair of ribs projecting perpendicularly from said base. Said light head mount assemblies comprise a bracket and a light head retention shoe. Said bracket has a generally planar bracket first portion and a generally planar bracket second portion oriented perpendicular to said first portion. Said light head shoe has a sole configured to engage said bracket first portion, a rib engaging portion, and a brace extending angularly therebetween. Said LED assemblies are mounted on said bracket second portion. Said dome has a main body portion, sidewalls configured to engage said edges, and end walls.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a steering apparatus for a vehicle having a including a light element providing indication and warning light signals to the user of the vehicle. The light element can be associated with a PCB mounted to the steering wheel grip for controlling the operation of the light element.

Abstract: A driver assistance system for a motor vehicle, wherein the driver assistance system includes at least one vehicle camera for detecting the vehicle surroundings and a control device having an image data processing unit which is provided for evaluating the image data supplied by the vehicle camera in order to recognize objects along a road being driven on by the motor vehicle, wherein the control device controls at least one headlamp of the motor vehicle as a function of the recognized objects and the respective object priorities thereof in order to illuminate the vehicle surroundings.

Abstract: A lighting device for an automotive vehicle comprising means for controlling the supply of power to a plurality of light sources, the plurality of sources being divided into at least two groups of sources. The device according to the invention is remarkable in that each of the light source groups fulfills a specific lighting function of the device and is distinguished by a requirement for electric current of a specific intensity. Additionally, the control means are capable of selectively supplying power to each of the light source groups exclusively of the other groups. A power supply method implementing the device according to the invention is also proposed.

Abstract: An illuminating device includes a detecting section configured to detect a vehicle height of a forward vehicle running in front of a vehicle; and a control section configured to control an illuminating range of a head lamp of the vehicle according to the vehicle height.

Abstract: A user-position-focused vehicle lighting system comprising a hardware-based processing unit and a non-transitory computer-readable storage device having a user-position-determination module that, when executed by the processing unit, determines a vehicle user position proximate a vehicle. The storage device also includes a vehicle-lighting-identification module that, when executed by the processing unit, determines, based on the vehicle user position, which of multiple vehicle lighting features should be illuminated, yielding a presently selected lighting feature. The storage device also includes a vehicle-lighting-activation module configured to, when executed by the processing unit, send a signal to the presently selected lighting feature to illuminate the presently selected lighting feature. In various embodiments, the technology includes the storage device separate from the processing unit, and processes performed by the system.

Abstract: A lighting system for a vehicle panel is provided herein. The lighting system includes an outer panel mated to an inner panel. An aperture is disposed in the outer panel. A light-producing assembly is arranged as a strip and includes a plurality of light sources. A photoluminescent structure is configured to luminesce in response to excitation by the plurality of light sources. A retention feature is coupled to the light-producing assembly and insertable through the aperture for disposing the light-producing assembly on the outer panel.