Abstract: Embodiments of a suspension for a vehicle is provided. The suspension includes, for example, a frame and a locking assembly. The locking assembly inhibits tipping of a frame of the vehicle when tipping of the frame is detected.

Abstract: A hydraulic suspension system is provided for a vehicle, the system including at least a first hydraulic cylinder and a second hydraulic cylinder, each of the hydraulic cylinders including a first chamber and a second chamber, at least four hydraulic accumulators, and at least a first and a second fluid communication path.

Abstract: A multi-zone air conditioner system for large vehicles may include an air conditioning device configured to partition an internal of a vehicle into a plurality of zones to independently cool each zone, a detecting device configured to include a room temperature detector for detecting a room temperature of each zone and a photo detector for detecting an amount of solar radiation, an input device configured to switch an operating state of the air conditioning device to an automatic mode or a manual mode, and a control device configured to generate a control signal for operating the air conditioning device based on a signal transmitted from the detecting device and the input device.

Abstract: A circulation system includes cooling fluid, 1st-6th flow paths and 1st-3rd flow path switching devices. The first flow path includes a compartment heat exchanger. The second flow path includes a liquid temperature adjustment device and a first pump. The third flow path includes an engine cooling circuit and a second pump. The fourth flow path includes an engine heat-dissipation device. The fifth flow path includes a motor cooling circuit and a third pump. The sixth flow path includes a motor heat-dissipation device. The first, second and third flow path switching devices are respectively connected to the 1st-4th, 4th-6th, and the fifth, the sixth, the first and the second flow paths. The 1st-3rd flow path switching devices control the connections of the 1st-6th flow paths and the circulation of the cooling fluid for operating in a plurality of operation modes.

Abstract: A thermal control system of an electric vehicle is provided. The thermal control system has a composite cooling architecture. The thermal control system is automatically operated in one of three operation modes to adjust a circulation path of a cooling liquid according to the ambient temperature, the power system temperature and the cabinet air temperature. Consequently, the temperature of the power system is stabilized, the performance and the use life of the power system are enhanced, and the power consumption of the air-conditioning system is reduced.

Abstract: An HVAC system according to an example of the present disclosure includes a blower rotatable about an axis that has a first axial end and a second axial end opposite the first axial end. A hub is positioned to divide the blower into a first section for receiving a first fluid flow and a second section for receiving a second fluid flow fluidly isolated from the first fluid flow.

Abstract: An HVAC system according to an example of the present disclosure includes a blower rotatable about an axis. The blower has a first blower section and a second blower section fluidly isolated from the first blower section. An inlet assembly at an axial end of the blower includes a first compartment configured to control fluid flow through the first blower section and a second compartment configured to control fluid flow through the second blower section.

Abstract: A foam molded body has a cylindrical shape, is produced by foaming a resin, and has a mass per unit area of 0.090 g/cm2 or less and an expansion ratio of from 3.4 to 40 times. A duct for an air conditioner and a duct for a vehicle air conditioner include a foam molded body that has a cylindrical shape, is produced by foaming a resin, and has a mass per unit area of 0.090 g/cm2 and an expansion ratio of from 3.4 to 40 times.

Abstract: A hybrid actuator system for a vehicle vent register damper includes a manual actuator mechanism operatively connected to a vent register damper and a power actuator mechanism operatively connected to a portion of the manual actuator mechanism. The power actuator mechanism includes a position member operatively connected to a power actuator and to the portion of the manual actuator mechanism. A controller is operatively linked to the power actuator. Vehicle vent registers including the hybrid actuator system and methods for operating a vehicle vent register damper using the hybrid actuator system are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for air conditioning a motor vehicle, wherein the device comprises: an interface apparatus which is configured to make available an evaluation of a surrounding area of the motor vehicle in the form of climatic ambient data from outside the motor vehicle and to transfer the ambient data to a backend; an air conditioning apparatus which is configured to air condition at least part of a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle using a predetermined quantity of energy; and a control apparatus which is configured to determine an operating strategy for the air conditioning apparatus and to optimize the determined operating strategy on the basis of a profile, received from the backend of the climatic ambient data.

Abstract: A control unit for an air conditioning system of a vehicle is provided, wherein the air conditioning system has automatic climate control. The control unit is configured to calculate a fan strength limitation specified by a user. The control unit is further configured to activate the fan of the air conditioning system for automatic climate control depending on a fan characteristic curve and depending on the fan strength limitation, wherein the fan characteristic curve displays a fan strength for a fan of the air conditioning system as a function of a control deviation of the automatic climate control.

Abstract: An apparatus for adjusting direction of air flow of a slim type air vent for an automotive vehicle may include a nozzle type wing that can rotate angularly upwards or downwards and be mounted inside the air vent having slim structure and a gear for rotating the nozzle type wing upwards or downwards is formed on a single transverse wing exposed to the outside such that manipulation force for rotating the single transverse wing angularly upwards or downwards can be transmitted to the nozzle type wing through the gear to rotate the nozzle type wing angularly upwards or downwards and hence the upward or downward direction of air flow being discharged into a cabin can be easily adjusted by upward or downward angular and rotational operation of the nozzle type wing.

Abstract: A slim-type air vent device for a vehicle may include: a single horizontal wing mounted at an outlet position of a slim air duct to be vertically rotatable, the single horizontal wing being exposed to the outside; an integrated control knob mounted to the single horizontal wing to be horizontally movable; dampers mounted in a rear space in the slim air duct such that an opening angle of each of the dampers is adjustable; a gear assembly disposed between a back surface of the integrated control knob and rotation shafts of the dampers, the gear assembly having a plurality of gears; and a plurality of vertical wings mounted immediately behind the single horizontal wing in an internal space of the slim air duct, to be rotated in a left or right direction by a single link during a left or right movement of the integrated control knob.

Abstract: The invention relates to a glazed device intended to be assembled to a bodywork casing (11) in order to form a motor vehicle door, comprising at least one movable glazed panel (121) that bears, on its face oriented towards the inside of the vehicle, at least one guide shoe (25) each of which is mounted so as to slide with respect to a guide rail (22A). Said guide rail (22A) has a guide portion of substantially circular cross section, having a radius R1, that is open to allow the passage of a connecting portion of at least one of said shoes (25), and at least one of said shoes has at least one portion for locking in the longitudinal direction of said vehicle (X), substantially ovoid and having a maximum radius R2 that is substantially greater than the radius R1, said locking portion being deformable so as to pass into said guide portion of the rail.

Abstract: An adjustable sun visor apparatus having: an arm received into an open tube; an auxiliary visor panel; a ball; a plug; a tension spring; a ball compartment configured to house the ball and the plug and pivot around the ball; a ball seat base configured to receive a portion of the ball; a bend-resistant spring configured to receive the plug and the arm; a first means and a second means for gripping a sun visor; the ball seat base being connected to the first means; wherein the tension spring biases the bend-resistant spring downwards; such that a movement of the sun visor causes the arm to move within the open tube and thus prevents a movement of the auxiliary visor panel; such that the sun visor blocks light from the front and the auxiliary visor panel blocks light from the side in a vehicle.

Abstract: A door impact beam that is disposed across a door frame of a vehicle and a method of manufacturing the door impact beam may include a body formed in a pipe shape and concaved on a side facing an external side of the vehicle; and coupling portions integrally extending from first and second end portions of the body to be coupled to the door frame through spot welding.

Abstract: A system is provided for gaining access to a sunroof of a vehicle, in particular a car, including a sunroof control unit (19) and a sunroof actuation switch (27), in particular, for actuation of opening and/or closing and/or tilting of a sunroof. The sunroof actuation switch has one switch contact (28) or a plurality of switch contacts, wherein the sunroof control unit (19) and the sunroof actuation switch (27) are re-configured to communicate data, such as programming and/or reprogramming data and/or parameter setting data and/or diagnostic data, from and/or to the sunroof control unit (19) through the one switch contact (28) or at least one of the plurality of switch contacts.

Abstract: A locking device for a top of a convertible vehicle having a locking support, a locking hook, which can be shifted in a translational and rotational manner so as to be displaced between a release position and a locked position, and a driving mechanism for the locking hook, said driving mechanism comprising a driving wheel, which is driven by a driving motor and which drives a slide movable on the locking support, the slide being connected to the locking hook in such a manner that the locking hook undergoes a displacing movement when the slide is moved. A securing pin is arranged on a first component movable relative to the locking support, said securing pin engaging into a corresponding recess of a second component moveable relative to the locking support when the locking hook is in the locked position.

Abstract: A deflector apparatus includes a first locking portion for attaching a mesh type deflector, which reduces noise due to wind at an opening portion, to a drain member for suppressing infiltration of a fluid from the opening portion opened by a movable panel into a room; and a second locking portion formed in the deflector, in which the deflector is attached to the drain member by locking the second locking portion to the first locking portion.

Abstract: A water-shield includes a flexible body having a drip ledge. That drip ledge is displaceable between a first position and a second position. A door assembly includes a wall and the water-shield. In the second position, the drip ledge extends through an access opening in the wall to divert water away from the dry side of the wall. A related method is also disclosed.

Abstract: In a vehicle molding attached to a vehicle body part, a clip, to attach a molding body onto a body-part edge portion, is provided with an insertion part, into which the body-part edge portion is inserted; an engaging portion configured to engage with an engagement-receiving portion, provided on the body-part edge portion in a state where the edge portion is inserted into the insertion part, whereby a relative movement is restricted in a removal direction; and a biaser which elastically deforms upon abutting against the body-part edge portion that is inserted into the insertion part, the biaser applying a force that engages the engaging portion with the engagement-receiving portion by a restorative force of the elastic deformation of the biaser. Accordingly, the vehicle molding can be securely and reliably attached at a proper position while having a simple structure.

Abstract: A vehicle door sealing assembly includes a door trim panel and an inner frame panel defining a door cavity, a window positioned proximate the door trim panel and the inner frame panel, a beltline seal disposed between the door trim and inner frame panels and in selective engagement with the window and a leak seal extending between the door trim panel and the beltline seal to divert a flow of air from the door cavity.

Abstract: Provided is a buffer which prevents damage to a lower edge of a baggage gateway of a baggage-containing section and which is not easily worn down or damaged when rubbed by baggage. The buffer includes a fixing section, a contact section, and a connecting section. At a vehicle-interior-side end of the connecting section, a lower surface of the connecting section is provided at a height obtained by subtracting (a) a thickness, in a vertical direction, of the vehicle-interior-side end of the connecting section from (b) a height, in the vertical direction, measured from the surface of the lower edge to a first top portion. At a vehicle-exterior side end of the connecting section, the lower surface of the connecting section is provided at a height obtained by subtracting (a) a thickness, in the vertical direction, of the vehicle-exterior-side end of the connecting section from (b) a height, in the vertical direction, measured from the surface of the lower edge to a second top portion.

Abstract: The invention encompasses novel protective covers for vehicles and other metal objects. The novel protective covers comprise one or more sheets of neoprene, providing outstanding protective properties. The covers may be attached to metal surfaces such as automobiles by integral magnets. The invention also encompasses novel methods of joining neoprene sheets by welding, and objects made by said method.

Abstract: In a battery unit 10 in which plural high-voltage batteries 31a to 33a are accommodated in a battery case 50, the battery case 50 includes: a bottom plate 51A on which the batteries 31a to 33a are mounted; and a cover 52 covering the batteries 31a to 33a from above. The bottom plate 51A includes a tray 54 having a plate shape, lengthwise reinforcing members 55, and brackets 53. The lengthwise reinforcing members 55 are disposed so as to connect at least adjacent brackets 53. The lengthwise reinforcing members 55 and the brackets 53 are disposed in a lattice shape with the tray 54 interposed therebetween. The batteries 31a to 33a are fixed to the lengthwise reinforcing members 55 such that a longitudinal direction thereof faces the vehicle width direction. The battery case 50 is fixed under a floor of a vehicle V by the brackets 53.

Abstract: A vehicle control apparatus includes: a transmission shifting control portion configured to implement a shifting action of a step-variable transmission by controlling a releasing coupling device and an engaging coupling device; a hybrid control portion configured to control an output torque of a first motor/generator and an output torque of a second motor/generator, based on an output torque of an engine and a transmitted torque to be transmitted through an initiative coupling device, such that a rotational acceleration value of the second motor/generator and a rotational acceleration value of the engine are changed along respective target trajectories during the shifting action; and a target-trajectory setting portion configured to set the target trajectories, based on a maximum charging amount of an electric power that is chargeable to an electric power storage device and a maximum discharging amount of the electric power that is dischargeable from the electric power storage device.

Abstract: A drive device for a hybrid-driven motor vehicle is provided. The drive device includes a primary drive, a secondary drive, and a variable speed gearbox. The primary and secondary drives are configured to drive down the gearbox separately or jointly. The gearbox includes a first input shaft connectable to the primary drive, a second input shaft connectable to the secondary drive, an output shaft, and switching elements. In a first state of the gearbox, a rotational movement of a first fixed toothed wheel of a first intermediate shaft is synchronously coupled with a rotational movement of the output shaft by way of a first switching element. In a second state, a rotational movement of a first idler toothed wheel on the first input shaft is synchronously coupled with a rotational movement of a second idler toothed wheel on the first input shaft by way of a second switching element.

Abstract: A gearbox (1) is placed in a drive train between an electric motor (12) and an engine (13) of a vehicle. The gearbox (1) is placed in direct connection to an output shaft (2) of the electric motor (12). The gear box (1) has means to place it in three different modes.

Abstract: A drive motor includes a coolant channel in which coolant is circulated around a motor housing surrounding the stator, and an oil path in which the temperature of oil decreases by heat exchange between the oil and the coolant in a motor internal space defined by a motor cover and a reducer cover that are coupled to the respective left and right sides of the motor housing.

Abstract: A heat exchanger cooling system may include a frame provided in a duct housing and formed of two sections, each of the two sections being divided into two sub-sections, a single motor provided in the frame, and a drive device configured to be driven by the single motor, wherein air flaps provided in the respective sub-sections are simultaneously controlled by operation of the drive device.

Abstract: An air flap device for a motor vehicle, having an air flap member with a flow-through opening and having a plurality of air flaps, which protrude into the flow-through opening or pass through it and which are each mounted on the air flap member so that they can move between a blocking position as a working position and a feed-through position as another working position, wherein each air flap in its blocking position interferes with flow through the flow-through opening as intended to a greater extent than in the feed-through position, wherein the air flap device has, as one operating position, a closed position, in which each air flap of the plurality of air flaps is in the blocking position as the working position associated with the closed position, and has an open position as another operating position, in which each air flap of the plurality of air flaps is in the feed-through position as the working position associated with the open position, the air flap device having a drive device for supplying a dri

Abstract: A vehicle includes a hood assembly that covers an engine compartment. A multi-stage detachable hood air scoop assembly is connected to the hood assembly. The multi-stage detachable hood air scoop assembly includes an intake component connected directly to the hood assembly. A cover component is releasably connected to the intake component and directly to the hood assembly using releasable connections such that the cover component detaches from the intake component and the hood assembly in response to a predetermined front impact force.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for controlling the pressure inside a fuel tank of a motor vehicle, the motor vehicle including a fuel vapor vent circuit connecting the tank to a fuel vapor canister, the vent circuit including an isolation valve for isolating the tank and a rollover valve. The pressure control method includes steps of: determining an activation duration required for the isolation valve to transition from a closed state to a fully open state, referred to as the “full opening duration”, when a predefined rollover valve closure risk criterion is satisfied: controlling the isolation valve in repeated activations of respective durations that are shorter than the full opening duration.

Abstract: To prevent fuel from leaking to outside even when the fuel flows back at the time of an automatic stop operation during refueling. A fuel supply portion structure of a fuel supply pipe, including a tubular portion having a filler port and a connection port, a first flap mechanism which is provided on the filler port side of the tubular portion, a drain hole, and a drain hole on-off valve, wherein the drain hole on-off valve is disposed on a placement surface located at the lowermost side of a vehicle on an inner wall of a first inner diameter member, the placement surface is made of an inclined surface falling from the filler port side toward the connection port with respect to a horizontal plane of the vehicle, and a wall portion rising toward the filler port is provided on the filler port side of the inclined surface.

Abstract: An apparatus has: a recreational vehicle (RV); a fuel tank connected to supply an engine of the recreational vehicle (RV); a fuel filler neck connected to supply the fuel tank; a neck extender sleeve with a first threaded end secured to a threaded fuel inlet of the fuel filler neck; and a fuel cap secured to a second end of the neck extender sleeve. A method has the following steps: supplying fuel from a fuel nozzle into a neck extender sleeve, through a fuel filler neck, and into a fuel tank of a recreational vehicle (RV); and in which the neck extender sleeve is threaded to the fuel filler neck, and the fuel filler neck is connected to the fuel tank.

Abstract: A pop-up device of a fuel door may include a fuel door configured to be rotatably provided on one side of a vehicle body to open or close a fuel inlet and have a locking portion formed on an internal side thereof, a cable housing configured to be disposed on an internal side of the fuel inlet and include a stopper connected to a cable, and a catch configured to be formed on one end portion of the cable housing and open or close the fuel door by a reciprocating movement of the pop-up rod.

Abstract: A control apparatus of an all-wheel drive vehicle includes a vehicle speed detector, a first clutch, a second clutch, and a clutch controller. The vehicle speed detector detects a speed of the all-wheel drive vehicle. The first clutch is provided between a parking mechanism and a drive force source of the all-wheel drive vehicle, and adjusts first drive force to be transmitted from the drive force source to an output shaft of an automatic transmission of the all-wheel drive vehicle. The second clutch is provided between the parking mechanism and a drive wheel of the all-wheel drive vehicle, and adjusts second drive force to be transmitted from the output shaft to the drive wheel. The clutch controller controls engagement force of the first and second clutches, and disengages the first and second clutches when the speed of the all-wheel drive vehicle is equal to or less than a predetermined speed.

Abstract: An accelerator pedal is located forward of the driver seat. The accelerator pedal is supported by a bracket and is movable by stepping on than accelerator pedal. An accelerator position, sensor is located higher than the bracket and detects a deflection amount of the accelerator pedal. A wire connects the accelerator pedal and the accelerator position sensor to each other. The vehicle can prevent the accelerator position sensor from being splashed with mud and water.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present disclosure includes a cruise control system with (a) a vehicle having a steering system, an accelerator system, a braking system, a battery, a display, a processor, and memory; and (b) a cruise control program, operatively coupled to the accelerator system and configured to display a most recent cruising setpoint and a menu of user-adjustable cruising setpoints.

Abstract: A vehicle controller determines likelihood of downshifting, such as by detecting braking and clutch disengagement. In response, the vehicle controller determines a desired angular velocity for the engine for a gear lower than a current gear. A tachometer display is updated to indicate the current angular velocity of the engine and the desired angular velocity. A difference between current and desired angular velocities is determined and fill in a region of the tachometer display, such as a sector between needles indicating current and desired angular velocities or most or all of a surface of the tachometer. The tachometer may be updated in the same manner according to a desired angular velocity in cases where the drive shifts into gear following coasting in neutral.

Abstract: A vehicle shade assembly includes a vehicle body structure, a cover supporting structure, a cover material, an electronic display and a controller. The vehicle body structure defines an opening with a transparent material installed within the opening. The cover supporting structure is installed to the vehicle body structure adjacent to the opening. The cover material is supported to the cover supporting structure and is movable from a closed orientation covering the opening and the transparent material and an open orientation exposing the opening and the transparent material. The electronic display is installed to the cover material for movement therewith. The controller is configured to operate the display to display content thereon.

Abstract: An input device for an electronic device includes a gesture input device enabling a user to input a gesture by touching, and physically rotating, a rotation sensor sensing the physical rotation of the gesture input device, and a controller controlling the gesture input device. The gesture input device has a concave, downwardly inclined shape, and includes a curved section in a center portion of the gesture input device, and an inclined section around the curved section, and the inclined section includes a touch sensor configured to sense a user's touch input, and at least one rib raised or lowered according to a control signal from the controller.

Abstract: A user control system for a vehicle, which allows for a user control element to be assigned to control different vehicle functions. In the case of vehicle functions requiring a plurality of control inputs, e.g. a direction-related vehicle function, the control system provides indicator elements which highlight the link between individual control elements which have been assigned to control such multiple-input functions. The indicator elements are preferably provided as light-emitting elements positioned between adjacent control elements which illuminate to indicate the functional connection between controls.

Abstract: A method of rendering data on a graphical display includes an editor and objects for creating dashboards of various styles and shapes. Objects are created and edited in a graphical user interface to produce object trees or lists and layers or containers for organization. Data values are rendered in a dashboard on a display, and objects and layers may be cached for quicker rendering. Rendering of an object may change based on the data value to be represented, and an object may be clipped when displayed.

Abstract: A control dial for inputting commands to a human-machine interface (HMI). The control dial includes a base dial mounted to a base configured to support the base dial at a neutral position, a first tilted position tilted in a first direction from the neutral position, and a second tilted position tilted in a second direction from the neutral position. The second direction is opposite to the first direction. An outer dial is rotatably mounted to the base dial such that the outer dial is rotatable to enter commands to the HMI at each one of the neutral position, the first tilted position, and the second tilted position.

Abstract: A thermal control system of an electric vehicle is provided. The thermal control system is automatically operated in one of three operation modes to adjust a circulation path of a cooling liquid according to the ambient temperature, the power system temperature and the cabinet air temperature. Consequently, the temperature of the power system is stabilized, the performance and the use life of the power system are enhanced, and the power consumption of the air-conditioning system is reduced.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a temperature control system of an electric vehicle. A circulation flow path includes 1st-4th and a high-temperature flow paths. A liquid temperature adjustment device is disposed on the first flow path. A compartment heat exchanger is communicated with the liquid temperature adjustment device through the first flow path, and communicated with a heat-dissipation device through the second flow path. A motor cooling circuit is communicated with the heat-dissipation device. A flow path switch is connected with a first inlet, a second outlet and a fourth outlet through the first flow path, the third flow path and the fourth flow path. The high-temperature flow path is bridged between the second flow path and the fourth flow path. The first flow path is selectively communicated with the third flow path or the fourth flow path by the flow path switch. Therefore, the issues and inconvenience are solved.

Abstract: A power storage unit of an electric vehicle includes a first computer that controls a first traction motor, a second computer that controls a second traction motor, and a support member. The power storage unit is disposed behind a seat of the electric vehicle. In a state that the first computer is fixed to a first surface of the support member and the second computer is fixed to a second surface of the support member, the support member is disposed between the seat and a power storage device in a front-rear direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: A current transport mechanism with an elongated, electromechanical base conductor that has an electrically rigidly mechanical plug-in connection device connected thereto in an electrically-rigidly mechanical manner and which, in turn, can be electrically contacted by an electrically-rigidly mechanical mating plug-in connection device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus with a prime mover coupled to a generator that is directly electrically coupled to an electric motor. A propeller or fan may be coupled to and driven by the electric motor. A bi-directional power converter may be coupled to the generator and further coupled to an energy storage device. The energy storage device may be selectively coupled to the electric motor. Methods of using the apparatus are also provided.