Abstract: A travel control device is equipped with an acceleration/deceleration control unit that executes an acceleration/deceleration control to automatically carry out acceleration and deceleration of a host vehicle, and a departure suppression unit which, when it is determined that a future or actual departure of the host vehicle with respect to a travel lane of the host vehicle will occur or is occurring, executes a departure suppression control to carry out a departure suppression process to suppress the future or actual departure. The acceleration/deceleration control unit limits acceleration of the host vehicle when the departure suppression process is initiated.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an advanced driver assistance system that includes a trailer detecting unit detecting whether a trailer is connected with a vehicle, and a trailer mass estimation unit estimating a mass of the trailer when the trailer detecting unit detects that the trailer is connected with the vehicle. The trailer mass estimation unit outputs a trailer mass signal. The advanced driver assistance system further includes a following distance determination unit determining a parameter of a following distance from another vehicle driving ahead of the vehicle to have the vehicle automated to follow the other vehicle at the following distance based on the parameter of the following distance. Moreover, the advanced driver assistance system includes a following distance adjustment unit adjusting the parameter of the following distance, which is determined by the following distance determination unit, based on the trailer mass signal.

Abstract: An image acquisition unit acquires an image around a vehicle. A distance acquisition unit acquires a distance to a first object included in the acquired image. An image processing unit processes the image such that a distance to a second object located beneath the first object included in the acquired image is reflected, in accordance with the acquired distance. A viewpoint transformation processing unit subjects the processed image to viewpoint transformation to produce an image as viewed from above the vehicle. A display processing unit causes a display unit to display the image subjected to transformation.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to generating a speed plan for an autonomous vehicle. As an example, the vehicle is maneuvered in an autonomous driving mode along a route using pre-stored map information. This information identifies a plurality of keep clear regions where the vehicle should not stop but can drive through in the autonomous driving mode. Each keep clear region of the plurality of keep clear regions is associated with a priority value. A subset of the plurality of keep clear regions is identified based on the route. A speed plan for stopping the vehicle is generated based on the priority values associated with the keep clear regions of the subset. The speed plan identifies a location for stopping the vehicle. The speed plan is used to stop the vehicle in the location.

Abstract: A method of controlling an autonomously operating vehicle includes determining if the vehicle is currently occupied by a passenger, or if the vehicle is not currently occupied by a passenger. When the vehicle is currently occupied by a passenger, a vehicle controller controls at least one vehicle system to operate using a set of passenger present operating parameters. The set of passenger present operating parameters control the vehicle to provide a minimum level of passenger comfort. When the vehicle is not currently occupied by a passenger, the vehicle controller controls at least one vehicle system to operate using a set of passenger not-present operating parameters. The set of passenger not-present operating parameters control the vehicle for one of optimal energy efficiency, or for optimal vehicle diagnostic performance.

Abstract: A control system for a vehicle includes a plurality of cameras, at least one radar sensor, and a control having at least one processor. Captured image data and sensed radar data are provided to the control. The control processes captured image data to detect objects present exteriorly of the vehicle and is operable to determine whether a detected edge constitutes a portion of a vehicle. The control processes sensed radar data to detect objects present exteriorly of the vehicle. The control, based at least in part on processing of (i) captured image data and/or (ii) sensed radar data, detects another vehicle and determines distance from the equipped vehicle to the detected other vehicle. The control, based at least in part on determination of distance from the equipped vehicle to the detected other vehicle, may control a steering system operable to adjust a steering direction of the equipped vehicle.

Abstract: A method for controlling an automatic transmission includes reducing, by a controller, a number of rotation of the engine connected to the automatic transmission to the first number of rotation when a shifting of the automatic transmission is started. The method further includes reducing, by the controller, a line pressure that is a hydraulic pressure of a flow line that operates the automatic transmission when the shifting of the automatic transmission is started.

Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine and a controller programmed to autostop and autostart the engine. The controller is further programmed to, in response to receiving signals indicative of a driver exiting the vehicle while the engine is auto stopped, autostart the engine, and after expiration of a predetermined duration, autostop the engine and inhibit vehicle propulsion until an ignition cycle is initiated.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for controlling shifting of a vehicle having an automated manual transmission.

Abstract: Methods of assessing driver behavior include monitoring vehicle systems and driver monitoring systems to accommodate for a slow reaction time, attention lapse and/or alertness of a driver. When it is determined that a driver is drowsy, for example, the response system may modify the operation of one or more vehicle systems. The response system can modify the control of two or more systems simultaneously in response to driver behavior.

Abstract: A method is described for computing a friction estimate between a road surface and a tire of a vehicle when the vehicle is in motion along a course, the tire being arranged on a steerable wheel of the vehicle, and the vehicle including two front wheels and two rear wheels and an axle rack pivotably attached to a linkage arm connected to the steerable wheel such that a translational motion of the axle rack causes the linkage arm to rotate about a kingpin element such that the linkage arm causes a turning motion of the steerable wheel. A corresponding system and vehicle are also described.

Abstract: The disclosure includes embodiments for estimating whether local sensor data or remote sensor data is more accurate for a given geographical location of an ego vehicle. A method may include determining, based on Global Positioning System data (“GPS data”), whether the ego vehicle is located in a geographical region where local sensor data or remote sensor data is more accurate. The method may include retrieving a set of sensor data from a non-transitory memory. The set of sensor data may consist of the more accurate of the local sensor data and the remote sensor data. The method may include inputting the set of sensor data to the ADAS system. The method may include executing the ADAS system so that the ADAS system provides its functionality based on the set of sensor data that consists of the more accurate of the local sensor data and the remote sensor data.

Abstract: A vehicle safety electronic control system includes a first microcontroller having a lockstep architecture with a lockstep core and a second microcontroller having at least two processing cores. The lockstep core of the first microcontroller is configured to monitor and control outputs of said at least two cores of the second microcontroller.

Abstract: A vehicle control system is configured to switch a driving mode of a vehicle among an automatic driving mode, a transition mode, and a manual driving mode. The vehicle control system includes: a notification device and an electronic control unit. The notification device is configured to notify the driver of information. The electronic control unit is configured to recognize a vehicle state of the vehicle, and notify, by using the notification device, the driver of a reason for switching the driving mode to the transition mode, when the driving mode is switched from the automatic driving mode or the manual driving mode to the transition mode based on the vehicle state.

Abstract: During autonomous driving of a vehicle, useful Information is presented to an occupant. An image generator in driving assistance device generates a first image representing an action the vehicle is capable of executing depending on a travel environment during autonomous driving and a second image representing a basis of the action. Image output unit outputs the first image and the second image generated by the image generator to notification device in the vehicle in association with each other. The action vehicle is capable of executing may be selected from among action candidates by a driver.

Abstract: An information processing system that appropriately estimates a driving conduct includes: a detector that detects a vehicle environment state, which is at least one of surroundings of a vehicle and a driving state of the vehicle; a behavior learning unit configured to cause a neural network to learn a relationship between the vehicle environment state detected by the detector and a behavior of the vehicle implemented after the vehicle environment state; and a behavior estimation unit configured to estimate a behavior of the vehicle by inputting, into the neural network that learned, the vehicle environment state detected at a current point in time by the detector.

Abstract: Cableway installation, including at least one carrying cable supported by support blocks provided in the terminals, and actuating device for repositioning the carrying cable to periodically renew the surface directly in contact with the support blocks, wherein the actuating device is configured so as to make said carrying cable rotate on itself by angularly modifying the contact area according to the profile of the housing groove of the support blocks.

Abstract: A method and system determine, during movement of a vehicle system along a route, a tractive load demanded by the vehicle system to propel the vehicle system along the route. The vehicle system includes a propulsion-generating vehicle having plural individually controllable traction motors. A first selected set of the traction motors for deactivation is identified during the movement of the vehicle system along the route based at least in part on the tractive load demanded by the vehicle system. The traction motors in the first selected set are deactivated while at least one of the traction motors in a first remaining set of the traction motors continues to generate tractive effort to propel the vehicle system. The traction motors that are selected for deactivation may all be on the same vehicle in the vehicle system, or may be on different vehicles of the same vehicle system.

Abstract: A railcar truck and adapter pad system for placement between a roller bearing and side frame pedestal roof of a three-piece railcar truck. Many different features of the pad and/or the adapter-pad interface are configured to improve stiffness characteristics to satisfy both curving and high speed performance of the railcar truck.

Abstract: A method for operating vehicles, in particular track-bound vehicles, permits two vehicles to approach one another even to comparatively short distances and at the same time can be implemented with comparatively low expenditure. For this purpose, a collision by a first vehicle towards the rear of a second vehicle is detected by the second vehicle, a warning message is emitted by the second vehicle triggered by the detection of the collision or running into from the rear, and a braking process is triggered by the first vehicle on the basis of the warning message emitted by the second vehicle. A device for a vehicle which detects the collision of a further vehicle is also provided.

Abstract: A handbrake operating linkage for a railroad tank car, in which a hand wheel used to provide tension in the linkage is located on a lateral side of the car body, near an end of the car and at a height permitting a person standing on the ground alongside the tank car to set the handbrake. The hand wheel is located on the car at an end of the car opposite the end at which an airbrake cylinder-and-piston assembly is located, and the linkage extends from an airbrake cylinder lever to the hand wheel by way of a direction-reversing lever and a bell crank, avoiding a requirement for parts of the linkage to pass through direction-changing sheave wheels.

Abstract: In a normal operating mode, track-bound vehicles report their respective position to a track-side device and the track-side device determines a respective movement authority taking into account the reported positions for the track-bound vehicles and transmits the movement authorities to the respective track-bound vehicle. If a track-bound vehicles is faulty and cannot ensure its integrity, and it is consequently not able to report a valid or reliable position, a switch-over into a fault mode takes place without interrupting the travel operation of the track-bound vehicles. In the fault mode the faulty track-bound vehicle determines a position of one of its vehicle ends and reports the position together with information that it cannot ensure its integrity, to the track-side device. Movement authorities are then determined by the track-side device, taking into account the reported position of the one vehicle end and track vacancy information of a track-side track vacancy system.

Abstract: The Signal Effectiveness Enhancement system utilizes audible warning apparatus to reduce the number of accidents due to rail-vehicle operators missing wayside signals. The system accomplishes this by monitoring the light patterns emanating from wayside signals to identify the displayed message such as: “stop” or “limit speed” and to detect faulty signal operation such as a “dark signal”. The system also tracks the speed of and the distance to approaching vehicles using a range measuring system located at the wayside signal or onboard the approaching vehicle. If the vehicle is complying with the displayed traffic control signal no action is taken. If the vehicle is approaching dangerously or if the signal is dark, the system triggers trackside sound generators located upstream from the wayside signal or triggers a warning system in the cab of the vehicle to gain the vehicle operator's attention.

Abstract: A foldable trolley having an elongate frame defining a frame axis XX and having a first end, a second end and sides extending therebetween. An elongate arm defining an arm axis YY. The arm pivotally attachable to the frame and adapted in use to move from a stored position, where the arm axis is substantially parallel to the frame axis, and a use position, where the arm axis is substantially perpendicular to the frame axis. A support member having a first end, a second end and sides extending therebetween. The support member pivotally attachable to the frame and adapted in use to move from a stored position, where the member is substantially parallel to the frame axis and a use position, where the support member is locatable at an acute angle to the frame axis. The support member adapted in use to hold bags in the use position.

Abstract: A small container partitioned into two sections—one for housing a pair of retractable cords and the other half for housing a packet containing sanitizing material. Each of the sections have empty spaces therein and are conjoined together via click-and-lock hinges. The empty spaces between two sections when conjoined, they together house the protective covering sleeve. With the method in operation, a user engages a cart handle by attaching the device thereto, and can detach the two sections from each other easily. The two sections when separated deploy the protective covering sleeve over the surface of the handle, providing a sanitary surface for the user to grip.

Abstract: A steering column assembly includes an upper jacket. Also included is a lower jacket, the upper jacket translatable relative to the lower jacket. Further included is an energy absorption strap operatively coupled to the upper jacket and the lower jacket, the strap translatable with the upper jacket. Yet further included is an engagement mechanism operatively coupled to the lower jacket, the engagement mechanism moveable between an engaged condition with the energy absorption strap and a disengaged condition with the energy absorption strap, the engaged condition increasing the energy absorption load of the steering column assembly during collapse of the upper jacket into the lower jacket, the engagement mechanism remaining in a stationary position relative to the lower jacket during translation of the energy absorption strap.

Abstract: A method of making a worm gear. The method includes forming a gear blank having a plurality of individual lugs formed about an outer circumferential edge of said blank to facilitate a uniform flow of a material around said plurality of individual lugs. The method also includes molding said material around said plurality of individual lugs to form a ring.

Abstract: A rotation control assembly for a steering column assembly includes a steering shaft. Also included is a driving tab rotatable with the steering shaft. Further included is a rotating plate surrounding the steering shaft and rotatable relative to the steering shaft, the rotating plate having a driven tab extending from the rotating plate, the driving tab engageable with the driven tab to rotate the rotating plate. Yet further included is an end stop extending from a structure disposed radially outward of the steering shaft and radially positioned to engage the driven tab upon rotation of the driven tab to the end stop, engagement of the driven tab and the end stop limiting rotation of the steering shaft.

Abstract: A control device for a steering system in a motor vehicle includes two chambers configured to receive electronic components.

Abstract: A steering wheel actuator mechanism includes a frame assembly and a rotating assembly. The frame assembly is attached to a steering wheel column and the rotating assembly is attached around the steering wheel column and over the frame assembly. In one example, the frame assembly and the rotating assembly can be located around the steering wheel column without removing the steering wheel. The rotating assembly is inserted down into an opening formed in the frame assembly and rotationally engaged with a motor housed in the frame assembly. Actuators are attached to the rotating assembly and positioned to extend upwards through the steering wheel next to spokes in the steering wheel. The rotating assembly causes the actuators to move the spokes and rotate the steering wheel.

Abstract: When an AC rotary machine having a rotor structure for generating saliency, and including first three-phase windings and second three-phase windings is controlled, a first position estimation command to be superimposed on a voltage command or a current command directed to each of the first three-phase windings and a second position estimation command to be superimposed on a voltage command or a current command directed to each of the second three-phase windings are set to have the same frequency, and caused to have a phase difference, thereby increasing an estimation accuracy of a rotation position of the AC rotary machine.

Abstract: A work vehicle is articulated with a front frame and a rear frame linked to the front frame. The work vehicle includes a hydraulic actuator, a control valve, an operation member and a force imparting component. The hydraulic actuator is configured to be hydraulically driven to change a steering angle of the front frame with respect to the rear frame. The control valve is configured to control flow of fluid supplied to the hydraulic actuator. The operation member is linked to the control valve and configured to be operated by an operator. The force imparting component is configured to impart an assist force or a counterforce to an operation of the operation member.

Abstract: An articulated work vehicle with linked front and rear frames includes a joystick lever, a force imparting component, and a controller. The joystick lever can be moved to an inside or an outside with respect to an operator's seat by being operated by an operator, to change a steering angle of the front frame with respect to the rear frame. The force imparting component is configured to impart an assist force or a counterforce to an operation of the joystick lever by the operator. The controller controls the force imparting component so that an operating force required to move the joystick lever to the outside is different from an operating force required to move the joystick lever to the inside.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of controlling a motor driven power steering system (MDPS). The method includes multiple operations including a torque sensor failure determining operation of determining failure of the torque sensor according to existence of a torque sensor signal input from the torque sensor; a control module calculating operation of, when it is determined that the torque sensor has failure, receiving control signals from a steering angle sensor and a motor angle sensor and calculating a plurality of control modules including a basic assist generating module, an assist maintaining module, and an overshoot preventing module; and an MDPS motor driving operation of driving a motor of the MDPS based on motor torque calculated through the control module.

Abstract: An articulated work vehicle with linked front and rear frames includes a joystick lever, a hydraulic actuator, a control valve, a force imparting component, a joystick displacement sensor, a steering angle sensor, and a controller. The joystick lever is operated to allow a target steering angle to be set. The hydraulic actuator is driven hydraulically to change an actual steering angle. The control valve controls flow of fluid supplied to the hydraulic actuator to eliminate deviation between the target and actual steering angles. The force imparting component imparts an assist force or a counterforce to the operation of the joystick lever. The controller controls the force imparting component so that a counterforce is imparted to the operation of the joystick lever when the joystick lever has been operated in an opposite direction from a rotation direction of the front frame based on detections of the sensors.

Abstract: A method in a vehicle for determining road properties is described. The method includes: acquiring vehicle acceleration in x, y and z directions; acquiring a rack force; acquiring a wheel speed for each of all four wheels; determining a wheel speed energy based on the wheel speed; determining a wheel slip of all four wheels of the vehicle based on a respective wheel speed of the wheel; determining an acceleration energy in each of the x, y and z-directions based on the vehicle acceleration and the vehicle speed; determining a rack force energy based on the detected rack force; and determining road properties based on the wheel speed energy, rack force energy and vehicle speed. A system is also described for performing the method.

Abstract: A work machine includes a machine frame, a prime mover supported by the machine frame, and wheels rotatably coupled to the machine frame and driven by the prime mover. The wheels are supported on a ground surface. The work machine further includes a steering assembly having a pivot frame pivotally coupled to the machine frame about a pivot axis. The steering assembly is pivotable about the pivot axis relative to the machine frame to turn the work machine. The steering assembly also includes a damping mechanism positioned between the pivot frame and the machine frame to inhibit oscillations.

Abstract: An automatic parking system includes a smart key recognizing sensor recognizing a smart key positioned in a first area, a sensor device detecting parking areas depending on a size of a subject vehicle if the smart key is recognized and a controller controlling the subject vehicle to be parked in an optimal parking area among the parking areas, in which the sensor device may detect the parking area in consideration of a length and a width of the subject vehicle and the controller may calculate a moving path between a current position of the subject vehicle and the optimal parking area.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a battery housing arrangement integrated into a vehicle floor of an electric vehicle includes a BJB housing including a BJB configured to be electrically coupled to each of a plurality of battery modules in a battery housing upon installation of the plurality of battery modules into the battery housing. The BJB housing is positioned between at least one center structural support bar and one or more vehicle chassis bars, and is configured to protect the plurality of battery modules in the battery housing from crash forces by directing crash forces from the one or more vehicle chassis bars to the at least one center structural support bar.

Abstract: A vehicle rear section structure includes: left and right rear side members disposed along a front-rear direction at width direction sides of a rear floor pan; a rear suspension member extending along the vehicle front-rear direction, and attached to front portions of left and right rear side members; a load bearing section projecting upwardly from the rear suspension member; left and right reinforcement members extending along the vehicle front-rear direction, and disposed at a vehicle width direction inner side of rear portions of the left and right rear side members and at a vehicle rear side of the rear suspension member, a rear end portion of the reinforcement member partially overlapping a rear bumper reinforcement in a vehicle front-rear direction view; and a rear cross member linking the left and right rear side members together and partially overlapping the load bearing section in the vehicle front-rear direction view.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a roof ditch extending longitudinally, a first trim component covering a first portion of the roof ditch, a hinge mounted to a second portion of the roof ditch and connected to a liftgate, and a second trim component supported for pivotal movement. The second trim component covers the second portion of the roof ditch and at least a portion of the hinge. The roof ditch is formed by layers including at least one of a roof, a body side, and a reinforcement. The first trim component may be a molding and/or a roof rail covering the first portion of the roof ditch.

Abstract: A bracket molding formed on a bottom rail assembly of a trailer coupled to a sandwich panel sidewall, the bracket molding including: a sloped top surface configured to create a space below a bottom surface of the sandwich panel sidewall to allow contaminants to drain from beneath the sandwich panel sidewall; and a dam formed on the sloped top surface, the dam configured to seal out the contaminants from accumulating in the space below the bottom surface of the sandwich panel sidewall.

Abstract: A suspension member includes: a pair of left and right front body mounts, each of which has a front side rail part extending in a front-rear direction of a vehicle body, and a cross part extending inward in a vehicle width direction; a front cross member extending in the vehicle width direction, in which both end parts of the front cross member in the vehicle width direction are joined to the cross parts, respectively; and a protective member that extends in the vehicle width direction and covers an entire lower wall of the front cross member, has a jack-up part for a jack to be applied, and is joined to the lower wall of the front cross member, the jack-up part being provided integrally in the protective member.

Abstract: A clamp assembly is provided for securing a panel or fairing to an I-beam, and comprises a pair of side blocks and a clamping block having a central body and a flat surface at at least one end of the central body. The side blocks and the clamping block are secured together using a single bolt. The flat surface at the end of the central body is positioned at an angle to the central body, so as to provide an angled surface for mounting of a fairing.

Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle is provided. The two-wheeled vehicle includes a chassis having a height, a length, a width, a front and a back, a first wheel rotatably connected to the chassis, the first wheel having a perimeter, a diameter and a geometric center, and the diameter of the first wheel being at least 75% of the height of the chassis, a second wheel rotatably connected to the chassis, the second wheel having a perimeter, a diameter and a geometric center, and the diameter of the second wheel being at least 75% of the height of the chassis, and a counterweight coupled to the chassis such that the counterweight can adjust an orientation of the chassis in response to a change in pitch of the chassis about an axis passing through the geometric centers of the first and second wheels.

Abstract: A track nut comprises a main body defining a central aperture with threads disposed in the central aperture, the aperture defining a cylindrical axis and a radial direction, a first end and a second end disposed along the cylindrical axis, and wherein the first end defines an at least partially circular perimeter and the second end defines a generally polygonal perimeter with a plurality of corners, the polygonal perimeter including at least one variable blend portion.

Abstract: A track assembly is formed from a frame, first and second idler wheels, an endless track, and a tensioning assembly. The track is stretched around the wheels. By using the tensioning assembly to increase or decrease the distance between the first and second idler wheels, the tension within the track is adjusted. The tensioning assembly is formed from an outer tube, an inner member having an indicator, and a cage assembly having an opening. The outer tube is supported by the frame and is coupled to the second idler wheel. The inner member is telescopically received within the outer tube and is coupled to the first idler wheel. The opening is alignable with the indicator in response to relative longitudinal movement of the cage assembly and the inner member.

Abstract: A ship or other large and heavy load may be supported on a fluid cushion comprising a two dimensional array of airbags constrained within elastic mesh compartments (81) and inflated by individual valve assemblies (188, 189, 231 . . . ) which are connected by a grid of airlines and distributed over a flexible web (60) separating respective horizontal layers of the assembly. The ship rests on an upper layer while the compartments of a lower layer are inflated and deflated in sequence to generate a travelling contraction which moves through the fluid cushion to translate its base surface over the ground in any desired direction of travel, with the load gradually moving by fluid pressure in the same direction. The deflated cushion assembly can be stored and deployed on a spool (see FIG. 1-3) rotated by a hydraulic motor.

Abstract: A high-density bike rack system includes a rack structure including: a first side configured to releasably engage a first bicycle, and a second side configured to releasably engage a second bicycle. A vertical displacement structure is configured to vertically offset at least one portion of the first bicycle with respect to at least one portion of the second bicycle.

Abstract: A high-density bike rack system includes a rack structure including: a first side configured to releasably engage a first bicycle, a second side configured to releasably engage a second bicycle, a forward portion, and a rearward portion including one or more tube assemblies. The one or more tube assemblies include at least one partially diagonal tube assembly.