Abstract: A mobile terminal for controlling a vehicle can include a wearable wrist band, a first body connected to the wearable wrist band, a second body including an input unit and configured to be detachably mounted to the first body, and a controller in the second body that executes a first function based on the second body being attached to the first body, and executes a second function based on the second body being separated from the first body.

Abstract: A user identification system is provided, which includes an in-vehicle apparatus used by multiple users and a vehicular portable device carried by a user acting as a driver and associated with the in-vehicle apparatus. The vehicular portable device detects received signal strength of signals received from the portable terminals at multiple time points, and based on the received signal strength detected by the received signal strength detector, determines a driver terminal which is the portable terminal carried by the user acting as the driver. The vehicular portable device determines as the driver terminal the portable terminal that provides a smallest degree of change of the received signal strength detected multiple times.

Abstract: A method for controlling access of a user to a physical device which is provided with an access control unit that can block and release access to functions of the physical device includes the provision of a central control platform and a mobile access device. An identification check of the user is carried out, the user being identified by the mobile access device. Following a successful identification check, a wireless communication link is established between the mobile access device and the access control unit of the physical device. Identification information and unique access data are transmitted from the mobile access device to the access control unit. The access control unit ascertains the access rights of the user to the physical device using the received information and additional information from the central control platform.

Abstract: Provided is a device and method for applying a control state based on vehicle occupancy of an autonomous vehicle. The method includes sensing an identification parameter for each of a set of initial vehicle occupants. The method prioritizes the vehicle authority level for the each vehicle occupant of the set of initial vehicle occupants, and producing an initial vehicle control priority among the set of initial vehicle occupants. Based on the initial vehicle control priority, applying the vehicle control state parameter to an autonomous vehicle operational mode. The method, when a vehicle occupancy change event occurs, senses an identification parameter for each vehicle occupant of a set of subsequent vehicle occupants. The method continues by prioritizing the vehicle authority level for the each vehicle occupant of the set of subsequent vehicle occupants and producing a subsequent vehicle control priority among the set of subsequent vehicle occupants.

Abstract: A device for responding to movement in or around a vehicle. In one example, the device comprises a radio frequency (RF) transmission circuit, a radio frequency (RF) transmission circuit, and a controller that is electrically coupled to the RF transmission circuit and RF reception circuit. The controller times the generation of control signals to create detection envelopes. The controller also determines motion within the detection envelopes, and generates an output based on the detection envelope that motion was determined within.

Abstract: A windshield wiper cover for covering a windshield wiper assembly, where the windshield wiper assembly has a wiper arm mounted proximate a windshield, and a wiper coupled to the arm. The wiper cover includes a sleeve with a closed end and an open end. The sleeve has a length that is greater than the length of the wiper. The sleeve is adapted to be placed over the windshield wiper assembly so as to fully cover the wiper, with the open end of the sleeve on the wiper arm.

Abstract: A portable vehicle wash container for enabling a user to wash a vehicle comprises at least two ramps, a clean fluid reservoir (CFR), a waste fluid reservoir (WFR), and a power generator. The ramps are detachably attached to an entrance and an exit of a container for facilitating an entry and an exit of the vehicle. The CFR comprises a pressure hose (PH) for supplying a fluid. The WFR comprises a vacuum hose in fluid communication with a waste receptacle for transferring the waste fluid to the WFR. The waste receptacle is positioned beneath the vehicle to receive waste fluid. The power generator powers the PH and the vacuum hose. The container comprises a space for receiving the vehicle. The CFR, the WFR, and the power generator are positioned in the space. The user washes the vehicle in the space of the container using clean fluid from the PH.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a park lock system for an automatic transmission. In one example, a park lock system may include a slideable element coupled to a park rod, a lock slot formed by the slideable element, a cam coupled to an end of a shaft, the shaft positioned within a solenoid and moveable by energization of the solenoid, and a pivotable pawl adapted to couple with the lock slot. In one example, the pivotable pawl is coupled to the lock slot by energization of the solenoid, and a position of the slideable element is locked.

Abstract: A brake caliper assembly and an associated support structure comprises an external casing, a pair of brake pads connected and capable of being actuated by actuating means in order to impart braking force on the disc and comprising respective support elements and a layer of friction material. The support structure comprises a connecting arm that connects the caliper to the fork and a strut element capable of being subjected to compression or traction that extends between the support elements and a fixing portion provided on the fork and is connected to the support elements by means of a connecting element separate and independent from the external casing.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present disclosure, it provides an electronic brake system including a pedal simulator configured to provide a reaction force according to a pedal force of a brake pedal, an actuator configured to generate a hydraulic pressure using an actuator piston that operates by an electrical signal output corresponding to a displacement of the brake pedal and including a first chamber provided at one side of the actuator piston movably accommodated in an actuator cylinder and connected to one or more wheel cylinders and a second chamber provided at the other side of the actuator piston and connected to one or more wheel cylinders, a first hydraulic circuit including first and second inlet flow channels branched from a first hydraulic flow channel configured to communicate with the first chamber to be connected to two wheel cylinders, respectively a second hydraulic circuit including third and fourth inlet flow channels branched from a second hydraulic flow channel configured to communicate

Abstract: A sliding-type heel pad with height adjustment function includes: a pad main body having an upper surface that varies in height from a floor panel inside a vehicle cabin depending on a position at which a driver touches the pad main body by heel; a sliding mechanism for moving the pad main body toward or away from a pedal disposed inside the cabin; and a stopper mechanism for restricting sliding movement attic pad main body by the sliding mechanism.

Abstract: A vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a vehicle system. The vehicle system includes a brake-by-wire portion, which also includes a controller. The controller can cause a forced coastdown of the vehicle. The forced coastdown includes performing analyzing conditions of the vehicle system to determine whether the vehicle is in a stable state and to determine an amount of energy available to the vehicle system and automatically applying the forced coastdown when the vehicle is not in the stable state and the amount of energy is less than or equal to a threshold for continued manual operation of the vehicle. The forced coastdown also includes utilizing brake pressure to reduce a speed of the vehicle.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for braking control of a host vehicle includes detecting a panic brake operation based on a change of a braking pressure of a braking system of the host vehicle with respect to time. The method includes detecting a second vehicle driving behind the host vehicle and in the same lane as the host vehicle, and determining a time-to-collision value between the host vehicle and the second vehicle. Further, the method includes determining a deceleration rate of the host vehicle based on a driver braking pressure provided by operation of a brake pedal of the braking system. The method includes controlling the braking system based on the time-to-collision value and the deceleration rate.

Abstract: A mechanical automotive vacuum pump includes a housing with a housing cylindrical bearing surface. A pumping chamber is arranged in the housing. A pump rotor which includes a rotor body having a rotor body bearing section and a chamber section is rotatably supported by the housing. A radial vane slit is arranged at the chamber section. A rotor body cylindrical bearing surface is arranged at the rotor body bearing section. The rotor body bearing section includes a circular lubrication ring groove. A radially shiftable pump vane is supported in the radial vane slit. A friction bearing is defined by the rotor body cylindrical bearing surface and the housing cylindrical bearing surface. The housing cylindrical bearing surface includes a lubrication inlet opening which lies in a same transversal plane as and opposite to the circular lubrication ring groove. The lubrication inlet opening is directly connected to a lubricant pump connector.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an apparatus configured to reduce a speed of a motor vehicle to a predetermined value at a predetermined position. The apparatus includes a position-capture device configured to establish the predetermined position by evaluating map data relating to a planned route of the motor vehicle, and a target-setting device for establishing the predetermined value at the predetermined position.

Abstract: A braking circuit including at least an auxiliary right valve (200) and an auxiliary left valve (300) suitable to allow braking on both sides, right and left of a vehicle, when this is required, but allowing to apply a pressure braking only on one of the two sides, right or left, when this is required to provide a steering function, characterized in that the circuit further comprises a master valve (400) having two positions: a first position when the vehicle has a velocity under a threshold wherein separate and selective right or left braking is authorized and a second position when the vehicle has a velocity above said threshold wherein said master valve (400) connects both a right braking line (204, 1205) and a left braking line (304, 1305) to an output braking line (110) so that if a braking is requested both right braking line (204, 1204) and left braking line (304, 1305) are under pressure and selective right or left braking is forbidden.

Abstract: A method of controlling an aspirator valve of a vacuum assisted braking system that rapidly fully opens and closes the aspirator valve when an engine of a motor vehicle has been shut-down and the current conditions indicate that ice is likely to have formed in the aspirator valve. The rapid opening and closing of the aspirator valve breaks up any ice buildup thereby de-icing the aspirator valve and allowing normal aspirator valve operation.

Abstract: A method for determining a leakage in a hydraulic brake system in a vehicle includes evaluating a suspected leakage in the hydraulic brake system and taking into account an actuation of an automated hand brake during the evaluation of the suspected leakage. The hydraulic brake system has a hydraulic footbrake and the automated hand brake has an electromechanical actuator. The hydraulic footbrake and the automated hand brake are configured to act on the same brake piston.

Abstract: A device is disclosed that performs highly accurate control in a low-torque region and improves the response of the hydraulic system, taking advantage of hydraulic sealed-type hydraulic control devices. The hydraulic sealed-type hydraulic control device includes: a first characteristic (sealed pressurization) obtained by closing an on-off valve and driving an oil pump; a second characteristic (sealed depressurization) obtained by disabling drive of the oil pump and opening the on-off valve; and a third characteristic (flow-rate control) obtained by opening the on-off valve and driving the oil pump. In a low-torque region, the device performs control according to the third characteristic. In a high-torque region, the device performs control according to the second characteristic. In the process of depressurization, the device performs control according to the second characteristic.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining a failure of an engine clutch is provided. The apparatus includes an engine clutch that is disposed between an engine generating power and a motor and a driving information detector that senses driving information including a shift speed stage, an engine speed, a motor speed, a SOC of a battery, and a vehicle speed. A controller then determines a driving mode of the engine from the detected driving information and determines whether oil leakage of the engine clutch is generated from the driving information and the driving mode.

Abstract: A device for controlling current for charging/discharging a battery with a high accuracy includes a time-point setting unit which calculates a voltage difference by subtracting a calculated open-circuit voltage from a measured closed-circuit voltage, and sets first and second time points, at which an absolute value of the voltage difference becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value and an absolute value of a difference in the open-circuit voltage becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value. The control device further includes a current correction amount calculation unit to obtain the current integral amount, calculate the current error in a detection signal and set the current error as the current correction amount on the basis of the current integral amount and the time from the first time point to the second time point. The current correction unit corrects the detection signal using the current correction amount.

Abstract: Methods and systems for operating a hybrid driveline that includes an engine and an electric machine are presented. In one non-limiting example, the engine and electric machine are operated according to a solution of a Hamiltonian that includes a first co-state and a second co-state, an engine fuel flow parameter, a rate of change of battery state of charge parameter, and an emissions flow rate parameter.

Abstract: A method of controlling an engine driving force during operation of a traction control system (TCS) of a hybrid vehicle includes: calculating a driver-demanded torque based on a detection signal of an accelerator position sensor (APS), determining whether the TCS is operating, and, upon determining that the TCS is operating, determining engine driving force based on a TCS-demanded torque according to operation of the TCS. Accordingly, the engine driving force (i.e., an engine operating point) is determined based on the TCS-demanded torque requested in order to reduce the torque of the hybrid vehicle during the TCS operation, so as to improve fuel efficiency by reducing fuel consumption during the TCS operation.

Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine having a crankshaft, a transmission, an electric machine, and at least one controller. The transmission includes a torque converter having a turbine fixed to a turbine shaft that is driveably connected to driven wheels of the vehicle. The torque converter includes an impeller and a bypass clutch configured to selectively lock the impeller and the turbine relative to each other. The electric machine includes a rotor selectively coupled to the crankshaft via a disconnect clutch and fixed to the impeller. The at least one controller is configured to generate a first torque command for the electric machine that defines a magnitude equal to driver-demanded torque while the bypass clutch is locked. The controller is further configured to, in response to a reduction in fluid pressure supplied to the bypass clutch, generate a second torque command for the electric machine that defines a magnitude equal to driver-demanded torque plus impeller inertia torque.

Abstract: A vehicle propulsion system includes an engine and a first electric machine each configured to selectively provide torque to propel the vehicle. A second electric machine is coupled to the engine to provide torque to start the engine from an inactive state. A high-voltage power source is configured to power both of the first electric machine and the second electric machine over a high-voltage bus. A propulsion controller is programmed to start the engine using cranking torque output from the second electric machine powered by the high-voltage power source. The controller is also programmed to operate both of the first electric machine and the combustion engine to propel the vehicle in response to an acceleration demand greater than a threshold. The controller is further programmed to decouple the engine and propel the vehicle using the first electric machine in response to vehicle speed less than a speed threshold.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle propulsion includes an engine and a first electric machine, where each is configured to selectively provide torque to propel the vehicle. The propulsion system also includes a second electric machine coupled to the engine to provide torque to start the engine from an inactive state. A high-voltage power source is configured to power both of the first electric machine and the second electric machine over a high-voltage bus. The propulsion system further includes a controller programmed to deactivate the engine and propel the vehicle using the first electric machine in response to the vehicle being driven at a steady-state speed for a predetermined duration of time. The controller is also programmed to restart the engine using the second electric machine powered by the high-voltage power source.

Abstract: A hybrid powertrain includes an engine having a crankshaft, and an electric motor having a rotor selectively coupled to the crankshaft via a disconnect clutch. The powertrain further includes a transmission having a torque converter that has an impeller fixed to the rotor. A controller is configured to, in response to the engine starting, generate a torque command for the motor that defines a magnitude that is based on a difference between a target impeller speed and a measured impeller speed.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a differential gear that transmits rotation of a propeller shaft to an axle. A differential lock switches the differential gear between a locked state and an unlocked state. A clutch is provided in a power transmission path between a prime mover and wheels of the vehicle. A controller controls an engaging force of the clutch during a moving start of the vehicle in accordance with which of the locked state and the unlocked state is selected by the differential gear.

Abstract: A method for directing a host vehicle to perform automatic valet functions includes receiving a first input to access an automatic valet system. The method further includes presenting an automatic valet system management interface having at least two selectable functions including an autonomous park function and an autonomous un-park function. The method further includes receiving a second input to select one of the at least two functions of the automatic valet system. The method further includes presenting information related to the selected function. The method further includes receiving a third input to direct the automatic valet system to perform the selected function. The method further includes presenting an option to cancel the selected function for a predetermined period of time, and presenting a status of the host vehicle as it performs the selected function.

Abstract: A method for autonomously parking or un-parking a motor vehicle includes the steps of locating the motor vehicle within a parking area, setting a destination location within the parking area, generating and setting a path from the location of the motor vehicle to the destination location, and autonomously driving the motor vehicle along the path. The path is generated by (a) generating a first set of nodes from the location of the motor vehicle, (b) assigning a cost to each node in the first set of nodes, (c) selecting a lowest cost node from the first set of nodes, (d) generating another set of nodes from the selected node, (e) assigning a cost to each of the newly generated nodes, (f) selecting a lowest cost node from all of the nodes, and (g) repeating steps (d)-(f) until a lowest cost node is located at the destination location.

Abstract: A method for autonomously parking or un-parking a motor vehicle includes locating the motor vehicle relative to a parking area, selecting a destination location within the parking area, generating a path from the location of the motor vehicle to the destination location, wherein the path includes a plurality of linked nodes, each node having a cost associated therewith, wherein the cost of a child node is equal to an inherited cost plus a base cost and a change cost, wherein the change cost is a function of characteristics of a parent node, and autonomously driving the motor vehicle along the path from the location of the motor vehicle to the destination location.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle a vehicle steering system, an actuator configured to control the steering system, a first controller, and a second controller. The first controller is in communication with the actuator, and the second controller is in communication with the actuator and with the first controller. The first controller is configured to communicate an actuator control signal based on a primary automated driving system control algorithm. The actuator control signal includes a commanded actuator setting. The second controller is configured to, in response to a first condition being satisfied, control the actuator according to the actuator control signal. The second controller is also configured to, in response to a second condition being satisfied, control the actuator according to a modified actuator control signal. The modified actuator control signal corresponds to an intermediate actuator setting between the commanded actuator setting and a current actuator setting.

Abstract: A wrong way vehicle countermeasure system may include at least one movement sensor positioned along a roadway and a wireless communications device. The system may further include a controller configured to cooperate with the at least one movement sensor to detect a wrong way vehicle on the roadway, and responsive to the detection of the wrong way vehicle on the roadway by the movement sensor, wirelessly send a countermeasure command to the wrong way vehicle via the wireless communications device to cause the wrong way vehicle to perform at least one wrong way driving countermeasure.

Abstract: A method for monitoring a setpoint trajectory to be traveled by a vehicle for being collision free, including carrying out a clearance measurement of vehicle surroundings with the aid of a surroundings sensor system to determine a clearance in the vehicle surroundings, carrying out an object measurement of the vehicle surroundings with the aid of the surroundings sensor system to determine objects in the vehicle surroundings, checking the setpoint trajectory for being collision free based on the determined clearance and the determined objects, and comparing particular results of the checks for being collision free to one another, an item of collision information being provided based on the comparison.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle includes a vehicle steering system, an actuator configured to control the steering system, a first controller, and a second controller. The first controller is in communication with the actuator. The first controller is configured to communicate an actuator control signal based on a primary automated driving system control algorithm. The second controller is in communication with the actuator and with the first controller. The second controller is configured to, in response to a first predicted vehicle path based on the actuator control signal deviating from a desired route by a threshold distance, control the actuator to maintain a current actuator setting. The second controller is also configured to, in response to the first predicted vehicle path not deviating from the desired route by the threshold distance, control the actuator according to the actuator control signal.

Abstract: The systems and methods provided herein are directed to the uploading and transmission of vehicle data to a remote system when a physiological event for a driver has been detected using one or more sensors. Information such as the driver's heart rate, temperature, voice inflection or facial expression may be monitored to detect the physiological event. Vehicle data, such as gathering or control system data, may be sent once the event has been detected. Selected vehicle data associated with the event or all data during the time of the event may be sent. After receiving the vehicle data, the remote system may process or store it where it may be used to modify automated driving functionalities.

Abstract: A variety of methods, controllers and algorithms are described for controlling a vehicle to closely follow one another safely using automatic or partially automatic control. The described control schemes are well suited for use in vehicle platooning and/or vehicle convoying applications, including truck platooning and convoying controllers. In one aspect, a power plant (such as an engine) is controlled using a control scheme arranged to attain and maintain a first target gap between the vehicles. Brakes (such as wheel brakes) are controlled in a manner configured to attain and maintain a second (shorter) target gap. Such control allows a certain degree of encroachment on the targeted gap (sometimes referred to as a gap tolerance) before the brakes are actuated. The described approaches facilitate a safe and comfortable rider experience and reduce the likelihood of the brakes being actuated unnecessarily.

Abstract: A method, medium, and apparatus for educating and reducing risk to inexperienced drivers using vehicles with autonomous navigation systems. Data regarding a driver's past experience with vehicles and operating environments may be used to proactively warn the driver about a potential danger detected or predicted by the vehicle. An autonomous vehicle may prevent the driver from operating the vehicle under unfamiliar circumstances or from causing a collision. Data regarding a driver's past experience with vehicles and the safety features thereof may be used to mitigate risk of injury or property damage by selectively activating safety features in a new vehicle which the driver has not previously driven. Data regarding a driver's past experience with vehicles and safety features thereof may be used to determine a decreased or increased rental rate for a particular vehicle.

Abstract: A device and method for a controlled deceleration based on a selected vehicle driving mode are disclosed, in which upon sensing a deceleration of a vehicle, a plurality of deceleration control signals based on a deceleration target for the selected vehicle driving mode are produced. At least one of the plurality of deceleration control signals are transmitted to prompt a controlled deceleration of the vehicle to correspond with a deceleration target for the selected vehicle driving mode. The method receives sensor data relating to the deceleration of the vehicle, and compares at least some of the sensor data with the deceleration target to generate a deceleration feedback signal. The method provides for adjusting the plurality of deceleration control signals based on the deceleration feedback signal to effect the controlled deceleration.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: obtaining, using a sensor, biometric data of a user; determining, using a processor, that the biometric data of the user does not match biometric data of a known user; and adjusting, based on the biometric data of the user, a vehicle setting. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: A method for operating an automated motor vehicle includes: ascertaining a target trajectory for the motor vehicle, acquiring environmental data of the motor vehicle, ascertaining a tolerance region of the target trajectory based on the acquired environmental data, and guiding the motor vehicle in the tolerance region of the target trajectory in such a way that guidance of the motor vehicle with the smallest possible changes in acceleration and/or with energetically optimized propulsion is definedly more highly prioritized than definedly accurate guidance of the motor vehicle along the target trajectory.

Abstract: Control can be continued so that control of automatic driving is not canceled even in a non-average specific road environment. An automatic driving control device, which controls an actuator of a vehicle in order to automatically travel on a road without driver operation through the use of an external surrounding recognition sensor for recognizing external surroundings and information from the external surrounding recognition sensor, has a learning recording device for recording external surrounding recognition information and vehicle status information when the driver is driving, an output comparison device for comparing the information recorded in the learning recording device with the processing results when the information recorded in the recording device is processed by the automatic driving control device, and a control parameter setting device for setting control parameters so that the results compared by the output comparison device approach the driving of the driver.

Abstract: A method for providing driving-environment data for a driver-assist system on board a motor vehicle includes determining a route to be traveled; providing driving-environment data along the determined route, driving-environment data along an initial section of a road deviating from the route additionally being provided; determining that the motor vehicle is traveling on the road; determining a new route that includes the traveled road; and providing driving-environment data along the new route.

Abstract: An on-board diagnostic system for an autonomous vehicle can receive diagnostic data from any number of AV systems of the AV. For each AV system the on-board diagnostic system can determine whether the diagnostic data indicates that the AV system is operating nominally. In response to determining a fault condition of an AV system, the on-board diagnostic system can initiate a procedure associated with the respective AV system to resolve the fault condition.

Abstract: Travel control of vehicle is performed in a state where the axis deviation of radar device has occurred, is avoided. A travel control restriction-use ECU is for restricting or prohibiting execution of travel control of vehicle based on detection result obtained by radar device, travel control restriction-use ECU includes a determining unit configured to determine whether an axis deviation has occurred in the radar device based on detection result obtained by radar device, when detection device, which is configured to detect switch on operation and switch off operation with respect to activation switch of vehicle, detects switch on operation with respect to activation switch of vehicle; and restricting unit configured to restrict or prohibit execution of travel control, during period from when switch on operation is performed with respect to activation switch of vehicle to when determination of whether axis deviation has occurred is completed.

Abstract: Cableway installation (10), comprising at least a housing (11) suitable to carry passengers and equipped with a safety device (12) which is movable between an access configuration and a safety configuration. The installation (10) comprises: radiation emitting means (13); reflecting means (14), adapted to reflect said radiation; receiving means (15), adapted to receive a reflection of said radiation emitted by said reflecting means (14). The emitting means (13), the reflecting means (14) and the receiving means (15) are arranged in such a way that, in at least a predefined operating condition, the emitting means (13) are facing the reflecting means (14), to irradiate them, and the reflecting means (14) are facing the receiving means (15) to reflect the radiation towards them. The reflecting means (14) are fixed to the safety device (12) so as to reflect the radiation differently depending on whether the safety device (12) is in the access configuration or in the safety configuration.

Abstract: A foldable handhold assembly for attachment to a railroad flatcar includes a handhold that has a pair of side rails connected with a horizontal grab bar. A pair of brackets, which each have a mounting surface conforming to the shape of the flatcar sill. The brackets each have a hinge that rotatably couples to the proximate end of one of the side rail, which enables the handhold to rotate about the hinges between a deployed position where the grab bar extends above the flatcar deck and a stowed position where the handhold extends below the flatcar deck. One of the brackets also has latch aligned to selectively retain the handhold at the deployed position.

Abstract: A system and method for manufacturing and/or reconditioning side frames and bolsters for railway cars includes at least one robot adapted to access positions along the length of the part. A map of the part dimensions, which may be obtained by a probe or scanner on the robot(s), allows a processor to determine where welding and machining are required to meet certain dimensional tolerances, leveraging novel reference surfaces on the part which cannot be leveraged using conventional gauges. The robot(s) may locate and mount welding and material removal tools to carry out the welding and material removal operations determined by the processor.

Abstract: A linkage articulatedly connects a railcar end portion of a coupling rod to a railcar body. A longitudinal axis of the coupling rod, in the neutral position, coincides with the longitudinal direction of the rail-borne vehicle. The linkage includes a base plate coupled via a bearing to the railcar body. The base plate has a through opening for the coupling rod extending therethrough. A pull/push assembly includes a first supporting element arranged between the base plate and the railcar body and a second supporting element on the side of the base plate facing away from the railcar body. First and second spring units are disposed between the base plate and corresponding ones of the supporting elements. The base plate is mounted in the bearing block to pivot in a horizontal plane transversely with respect to the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A slack adjuster for use with a railway braking system which has an increased let-out length that enables the use of brake shoes having an increased thickness. The slack adjuster includes at least one of a dual spring and canister assembly, an external yoke trigger, or a combination of both a dual spring and canister assembly and an external yoke trigger. A method of retrofitting a truck mounted brake system is provided, in which the slack adjuster is positioned within the brake system in order to increase the let-out length while maintaining a predetermined spatial envelope within the brake system. The slack adjuster has an increased let-out length enabling the use of thicker brake shoes without requiring modification of the interacting components of the truck mounted brake system since the overall size of the slack adjuster remains the same.