Abstract: An onboard charging device and a vehicle including the same are provided for charging an unmanned aerial vehicle. The onboard charging device includes a platform configured to be mounted on top of a vehicle, wherein a charging structure for charging the unmanned aerial vehicle is arranged on the platform. According to the technical solutions of the present disclosure, influence of a factor such as a rugged terrain may be eliminated when the unmanned aerial vehicle lands. Moreover, after landing on the platform, the unmanned aerial vehicle may be directly charged by simple steps through the charging structure on the platform.

Abstract: A vehicle capable of receiving an electric power in a contactless manner includes a vehicle body and a power reception apparatus. A first region made of aluminum or formed so that a magnetic permeability and an electric resistance thereof are lower than a magnetic permeability and an electric resistance of aluminum, respectively, is provided at a position on one side in a reference direction relative to the power reception apparatus. A space and/or a second region formed so that a magnetic permeability and an electric resistance thereof are higher than the magnetic permeability and the electric resistance of the first region, respectively, is provided at a position on the other side in the reference direction. A winding axis of a power receiving coil is placed at a position deviating toward the one side in the reference direction from a central position in a vehicle width direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to automotive electronic and electrical technology, and in particular, to a multi-functional on-vehicle power converter for electric vehicle as well as an electric vehicle comprising the multi-functional on-vehicle power converter. In the invention, by introducing two independent switches, a rectifying circuit, a filtering circuit, an output EMC circuit and a corresponding control unit (e.g., a CAN communication circuit and a signal collecting circuit, etc.) can be shared among a conductive charging converter, an on-vehicle part of a wireless charging converter and a DC-DC converter, and a convenient and swift switch can be realized among the three operational modes. In addition, since the circuit units are shared, the number of cooling circuits is also reduced, and the occupied space and weight of the on-vehicle power converter are decreased.

Abstract: A control device for a hybrid vehicle is provided with an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. The control device includes an acquisition unit, a determination unit, and a controller. The acquisition unit acquires a plurality of pieces of vehicle information regarding the vehicle configured to be externally charged. The vehicle information includes information related to a destination of the vehicle. The determination unit determines whether or not the hybrid vehicle is externally charged at the destination based on at least one piece of vehicle information regarding a same-destination vehicle including at least one of a vehicle having the same destination as the hybrid vehicle and a vehicle that has arrived at the destination of the hybrid vehicle. The controller controls the hybrid vehicle in accordance with a result of the determination by the determination unit.

Abstract: A multiple output port adapter retrofit is used to extend the number of output ports for a single port Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) in a cost efficient manner without affecting the single EVSE supply power infrastructure. Each branch of the adapter has a self-contained controller and communicates with other branches via a central communication bus. The branch central controllers evenly divide the available power capacity and allow simultaneous charging of multiple EVs with the divided power and without adding requirements to the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment.

Abstract: An assembly method of a charging gun with replaceable plug, a charging gun comprising a charging gun body and a plug disposed at an end of the charging gun body; wherein the plug includes a charging interface electrically connected with an external charging device to be charged; wherein the charging gun body is detachably connected to the plug, that is, when the plug is inserted into a connection port, the charging interface of the plug is connected to charging cables disposed inside the charging gun body through the connector, and a lock ring disposed on the charging gun body rotates a locking part which is interlocked with the lock ring to the lock position where a braking part disposed on the plug and corresponding to the locking part will interfere with the locking part, so that the plug cannot be removed from the connection port.

Abstract: An electrical vehicle charger and cord management system includes a cord-reel and a charging cord. The cord-reel includes a spool and a reel housing extending from the spool. The spool includes a hub and a cord opening. The reel housing includes a rewind mechanism. A charging cord extends through the cord opening and is removably wound around the hub. An electric vehicle charging system is integrated with the cord-reel.

Abstract: A pilot signal detection and indication unit includes a pilot signal scaling unit structured to generate a scaled pilot signal by shifting a pilot signal using a bias voltage and scaling down the pilot signal, a pilot signal duty cycle comparator unit structured to generate a limited pilot signal that has a fixed peak voltage and a duty cycle that is equivalent to the duty cycle of the pilot signal, a processing unit structured to determine a voltage value and the duty cycle value of the pilot signal from the scaled pilot signal and the limited pilot signal, and to generate an indication signal based on the determined voltage value and duty cycle value, and an indication unit having a number of indicators and being structured to activate selected ones of the number of indicators based on the indication signal.

Abstract: An electrical circuit for electric vehicle supply equipment including a pilot control signal unit structured to generate a pilot control signal having a state including one of a high state and a low state, a pilot control signal isolation unit structured to generate an isolated pilot control signal that is isolated from the power lines of the electric vehicle supply equipment and is based on the state of the pilot control signal, and an amplification unit structured to generate a pilot signal based on the state of the pilot control signal. The amplification unit is structured to receive the isolated pilot control signal and the isolated voltage and to use the isolated pilot control signal and the isolated voltage to generate the pilot signal, and the pilot signal is isolated from the power lines of the electric vehicle supply equipment.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically charging an electrically powered vehicle are provided. The apparatus comprises a sensor for sensing proximity or presence of the vehicle, and one or more chargers for automatically coupling with corresponding receptacles of the vehicle and charging an onboard electrical storage device (e.g., a battery). The vehicle may be driven to or parked in a position that automatically couples the apparatus and vehicle as needed, or the apparatus may include locomotion means (e.g., wheels, tracks, rails) for moving along one or more axes of movement. The degree of coupling may depend on the type of charger to be engaged—such as direct contact for conductive and inductive chargers, or close proximity for a near-field charger. The apparatus may also include manual controls for moving/operating the apparatus, a processor for controlling operation of any element(s) of the apparatus, and/or other components.

Abstract: A vehicle charging system includes a battery bank including at least one repurposed battery and a charging station in electrical communication with the battery bank and configured to deliver a DC output from the battery bank to an electrified vehicle.

Abstract: An electric vehicle, a system, and a method for charging a battery of the electric vehicle are disclosed. The system and electric vehicle sufficiently charge a battery even under an unexpected situation, and when a reserved charging time of the electric vehicle is fixed. The system and the electric vehicle economically use electricity by changing a time needed for battery charging, and drive an air conditioner of the vehicle in preparation for a weather situation such as intense cold or intense heat, thereby increasing user convenience and safety of a vehicle driver who rides in the vehicle.

Abstract: A method of estimating time required to charge a vehicle is provided. The method reduces an error in estimating the time required for charging due to a difference between the voltage of an external power supply unit, measured when setting a reservation for charging, and the voltage applied to an on-board charger during actual charging of a battery, and a charging reservation method using the same. The method includes detecting an input voltage to an on-board charger from an external power supply unit and estimating an input current. A charging voltage margin value is determined based on the detected input voltage and the input current and a charging setting voltage is determined by applying the charging voltage margin value to the input voltage. A time required for charging is then calculated based on the charging setting voltage, the input current, and a charging demand of a battery.

Abstract: Provided is a charging station for electric vehicles. The charging station includes a charge control circuit designed to control a charging process of an electric vehicle at the charging station, a communication module having a charge control interface designed for communication with the charge control circuit, and an operator interface designed for communication with a control centre external to the charging station. A first protocol is implemented in the operator interface for communication with the control centre. Improved interoperability is ensured by providing an interface device arranged at the operator interface in the charging station. This interface device communicates with the operator interface by means of the first protocol and with the external control centre by means of a second protocol which is different from the first protocol.

Abstract: A battery system includes a battery unit and a controller. The battery unit has a plurality of battery modules, a plurality of first relays and a plurality of second relays. Each battery module has a plurality of unit cells that are connected in series. The plurality of first relays are connected between the same polarity terminals between the plurality of battery modules and configured to allow parallel connection between the plurality of battery modules upon being closed. The plurality of second relays are connected between different-polarity terminals of the plurality of battery modules and configured to allow series connection between the plurality of battery modules upon being closed. The controller of the battery system is configured to control the closed/open state of the plurality of first relays and the plurality of second relays based on a voltage deviation between the plurality of battery modules.

Abstract: A high voltage battery apparatus for a vehicle is provided. The battery apparatus is installed in a lower portion of the vehicle and includes a plurality of battery modules and a cooling unit that has a plurality of cavities in which the battery modules are inserted and fixed. The cooling unit has a hollow portion through which cooling water flows, thereby cooling the battery modules using the cooling water.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a system and method for managing a battery for vehicle and vehicle thereof. A power network server includes a controller and a memory storing a program to be executed in the controller. The program includes instructions for collecting information about energy consumption of the battery and information about a vehicle state from the vehicle, converting an ambient temperature based energy consumption to a reference temperature based learned energy consumption, calculating a charging or discharging amount of energy by reflecting the current ambient temperature based on the converted learned energy consumption, setting a range of charging or discharging current based on the charging or discharging amount of energy and an extra amount of energy, and managing the battery based on the set range of charging or discharging current.

Abstract: A method can be used for charging a battery of a vehicle. The method includes performing a first charging process in which the battery is charged with a maximum amount of charges corresponding to a current temperature of the battery, the battery being heated while performing the first charging process. The method also includes performing a heating process in which the battery is heated without charging of the battery, and performing a second charging process in which, when the maximum amount of charges of the battery increases by heating of the battery, the battery is further charged with the increased maximum amount of charges.

Abstract: An exemplary battery assembly includes an enclosure defining an interior, and a service panel that covers an opening to the interior. The service panel is held relative to the enclosure by a clip. An exemplary method includes covering an opening in an enclosure with a service panel that is clipped to the enclosure. The opening permits access to a serviceable part housed inside of the enclosure assembly prior to the covering.

Abstract: A fuel cell temperature control apparatus includes: a driver propensity determination processor that determines a driver's propensity while a vehicle travels; a temperature control factor decision processor that determines a temperature control factor based on an ambient temperature and the driver's propensity to control the temperature of the fuel cell; and a storage that stores driver propensity determination information determined by the driver propensity determination processor.

Abstract: A fuel cell vehicle comprises a fuel cell module, a vehicle body frame, a plurality of mounting portions and a tank. A front portion of the vehicle body frame that a front side mounting portion is attached to is configured to be movable upward in a vehicle height direction when a load is applied in the vehicle longitudinal direction. A rear side mounting portion configured to mount a rear side of the fuel cell module in the vehicle longitudinal direction to the vehicle body frame is configured to be more easily breakable, compared with the front side mounting portion, when the load is applied in the vehicle longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A method and a device are provided for controlling a vehicle to output an assisting power. The method includes: obtaining a friction force between the vehicle and ground; determining a target assisting power of the vehicle according to the friction force; and controlling a motor of the vehicle to output the target assisting power. By technical solutions of the present disclosure, it may enable the vehicle to adapt to different ground and adjust the assisting power outputted by the motor automatically.

Abstract: A radar sensor system and method for ascertaining whether an unattended child is present within an automotive vehicle. The radar sensor system carries out the method and includes a transmitter, at least one sensor, and processing circuitry. The method includes the steps of: illuminating at least one occupiable position within the vehicle with radiation of multiple frequencies; generating radar sensor signals from reflections of the transmitted radiation, a plurality of the radar sensor signals corresponding to different frequencies; and operating the processing circuitry for generating and determining if a first indicator value indicative of motion in the occupiable position satisfies a first predetermined criteria and, if so, generating and determining a second indicator value indicating a degree of repetitive pattern within the radar sensor signals, and determining presence of an unattended child in the vehicle if the second indicator value satisfies a second predetermined criteria.

Abstract: A vehicle seat comprises a seat cushion frame configuring a frame member of a seat cushion, and a seat unit that is supported by the seat cushion frame and on which an occupant sits, that has a higher seating face rigidity in a seat front-rear direction than a seating face rigidity in a seat width direction, and that has the seating face rigidity in the seat width direction set lower at a seat front-rear direction rear side than at a seat front-rear direction front side.

Abstract: A system and method for positioning a seat arrangement in a vehicle includes moving the seat arrangement forward by a first amount when a certain criteria are met. The criteria may include at least one criterion related to occupancy of a seat directly behind the seat arrangement and at least one criterion related to a likelihood of an impact into the vehicle from behind the seat arrangement. The method may also include not moving the seat arrangement forward by the first amount when at least one of the criteria is not met.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle cab or a vehicle seat comprising an upper part and a lower part which are vertically spring-mounted relative to one another by means of at least one height-adjustable scissor-action frame comprising two scissor arms which are pivotable about a common axis, and at least one air spring having a variable air volume, it being possible for movements of the scissor-action frame to be transmitted to a switching element, by means of a transmission element that is mechanically operatively connected to the scissor-action frame, in order to control the air volume of the air spring, wherein a height-adjustment device for the scissor-action frame, comprising a manually actuable control lever element and a guide element that is mechanically operatively connected thereto, the switching element being able to be pivoted about a first axis of rotation and the transmission element being able to be pivoted about the first axis of rotation in the opposite direction to the switching element by me

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly a seat bottom and a seatback pivotally attached to the seat bottom. The seatback comprises a seatback support shell comprising a shaped resinous sheet comprising a main seat portion, a left side bolster, and a right side bolster. The seatback support shell further comprising a left side hinge extending between and connecting the left side bolster and the main seat portion to allow relative movement between the left side bolster and the main seat portion and a right side hinge extending between and connecting the right side bolster and the main seat portion to allow relative movement between the right side bolster and the main seat portion. The vehicle seat assembly further comprising trim cover disposed over the seatback and the seat bottom.

Abstract: The vehicle with right and left front seats, a cargo bed located behind the right and left front seats, a guide rail located on the cargo bed, and a rear seat with a seat frame connected to the guide rail and slidable in the front-rear direction along the guide rail. This structure enables the cargo bed to have a sufficient capacity while preventing the vehicle body from increasing in size, and secures freedom in the shape of the rear seat.

Abstract: A vehicle with a roll cage covering right and left seats; and a cargo bed located rearward of the right and left seats. The roll cage includes right and left rear extending portions extending downward and located further rearward than the right and left seats in a side view of the vehicle, and a plurality of cross portions extending in a right left direction. The cargo bed has an area located further forward than a plane defined by the right and left rear extending portions. The plurality of cross portions include a first cross portion including portions connected to the right and left rear extending portions and including a middle portion positioned higher than the portions connected to the right and left rear extending portions. This structure enables a vehicle to have a sufficient capacity in the cargo bed and allow smooth loading and unloading of cargo.

Abstract: An armrest assembly includes a frame. The armrest assembly also includes an armrest mounted on the frame for relative rotational movement between a first position and a second position. A stop rod is mounted on one of the frame and the armrest. A detent mounted on the other of the frame and the armrest. The detent includes a first stop indent and a second stop indent. The stop rod is located in the first stop indent when the armrest is in the first position. The stop rod is located in the second stop indent when the armrest is in the second position. The detent includes a deflection arm supported on a detent base. The detent includes an arm space between the deflection arm and the detent base. The detent includes a detent bumper located in the detent space.

Abstract: A bumper for a vehicle armrest assembly includes a base that extends from a first end to a second end. The base includes a front surface. The bumper includes a stop that extends from the front surface of the base. The bumper also includes a cushion that extends from the front surface of the base. The cushion extends a greater distance from the base than the stop does.

Abstract: A vehicle seat with an inflatable bladder having a rear surface and a support surface opposite the rear surface is provided. The subassembly includes a seat climate control system having an air duct. An air duct tunnel is formed in the inflatable bladder and extends from the rear surface to the support surface. The air duct tunnel cooperates with the air duct to supply climate control air to a seating surface.

Abstract: A temperature conditioning module 6 having an integrated waste heat cooling circuit, comprising; a housing 10 having at least one air inlet 12 and a first 16 and second 20 spaced apart air outlets, one or more motor driven impellers 40A, 40B, one or more fluid recirculation pumps 52: one or more thermoelectric devices 80 that is located in the first passage 14 of the housing between the one or more motor driven impellers and the first air outlet 16, one or more heat exchangers 54 that is located in the second passage 18 of the housing, between the at least one motor driven impeller and the second air outlet 20; and a fluid circulation circuit 50 that is contained entirely within the housing, and passing fluid in thermal communication with the waste side of the one or more thermoelectric devices 80 to thereby absorb at least a portion of the waste heat and then to expel it to the heat exchanger 54.

Abstract: A vehicle seat covering material, a vehicle seat including the same, and a method for manufacturing the vehicle seat covering material are disclosed, wherein the vehicle seat covering material includes a first knit fabric configured to form a surface of the vehicle seat covering material; and a second knit fabric located to an opposite surface of to a surface of the first knit fabric, and configured to include flame retardant fibers.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat pad that defines an outer shape of the vehicle seat and elastically supports a body of a seated occupant; and a seat cover that is formed by sewing a plurality of parts, the seat cover covering a seating surface of the seat pad. The seating surface includes a recessed surface portion that is recessed in a thickness direction of the seat pad. The seat cover includes a covering material and a first cover pad that is disposed on and fixed to a reverse surface of the covering material. A plurality of through holes is provided in the first cover pad in a portion of the seat cover, the plurality of through holes extending through the first cover pad in a thickness direction of the first cover pad, and the portion of the seat cover corresponding to the recessed surface portion.

Abstract: A vehicle seat that can reduce the mass of a side frame without significantly reducing the mechanical strength of the side frame is provided. The vehicle seat comprises a back frame that comprises a side frame that extends substantially vertically, and a recliner that is coupled to a lower end of the side frame and configured so that the back frame is pivotable. The side frame comprises a side frame body that comprises a closed cross-section portion and extends from an upper end of the side frame to the recliner, and a reinforcing member that extends to the recliner from a point between a first and a second end of the side frame body along an extension axis of the side frame body and is fixed to the side frame body with at least a part of the reinforcing member being inserted into the closed cross-section portion.

Abstract: A structure 1 for an operational portion in a vehicle provided at a side of a driver seat in a vehicle, comprising: a touch pad 14 having a contacted operational surface 14a receiving contact as an input operation; a rest surface formation portion 15 including a palm rest portion 21 provided behind the touch pad 14 and used for operation of the touch pad 14 and an arm rest portion 22 forming a rest surface 15a continuous to the palm rest portion 21; and an audio switch 16 provided between the touch pad 14 and the arm rest portion 22 in a front and back direction of the vehicle, the audio switch 16 operating an audio device equipped in the vehicle.

Abstract: Provided is a vibration generator that even if a vibration is generated in the seat surface of a seat, allows a seated person to easily feel the vibration. A vibration generator (1) includes a vibration transmission member (10) and an exciter (20). The vibration transmission member (10) is disposed in a seat surface (2a) of a seat (2) so as to extend in the horizontal direction of the seat surface (2a) and is able to transmit a vibration in the extending direction. The exciter (20) is able to transmit a vibration to the vibration transmission member (10) in the extending direction of the vibration transmission member (10).

Abstract: A notification device (1) includes a sweep signal generator (3) that generates a sweep signal by changing the frequency of a predetermined wave at a constant speed in a frequency band which allows exciters (EX1, EX2, EX3, EX4) to generate a vibration, a sweep signal divider (4) that divides the sweep signal into a higher-band sweep signal in a higher-frequency band including an overlap frequency band and a lower-band sweep signal in a lower-frequency band including the overlap frequency band, a signal output determination unit (2) that determines from which exciters the higher-band sweep signal and lower-band sweep signal should be outputted, and an output signal adjuster (9) that makes an adjustment for outputting the higher-band sweep signal and lower-band sweep signal from the exciters determined.

Abstract: Provided is an air supply device including a tubular member, a pump head, and a movable body. The pump head includes an air intake portion through which air flow into the tubular member and an air delivery portion through which the air flown into the tubular member is delivered to an airbag disposed in at least a seat back in a vehicle seat. The movable body is configured such that the tubular member is expanded and contracted, the air is flown into the tubular member from the air intake portion, and the air flown into the tubular member is delivered from the air delivery portion as a result of a reciprocating movement resulting from energization of a coil portion, the movable body approaching and moving away from the pump head during the reciprocating movement.

Abstract: Various embodiments are presented for providing customized and adaptive massaging in vehicle seats. In one disclosed example, a method for providing customized and adaptive massaging in vehicle seats includes the steps of receiving profile information associated with an occupant of a seat of a vehicle; receiving a current driving mode of the vehicle, selecting a massage setting for the seat based on the profile information and the current driving mode, and massaging the occupant of the seat based on the massage setting.

Abstract: A folding console is provided. That folding console includes a support, a panel connected by a first pivot to the support and a flap connected by a second pivot to the panel.

Abstract: A vehicle cup holder includes a body part including a storage part having an irradiation hole formed at one side thereof; a cover mounted at an upper portion of the body part so as to open or close the storage part; and a lamp unit mounted on the body part and fixed by a coupling member. The lamp unit includes a housing fixed to the body part at one side end portion thereof, an LED lamp module fitted into the one side portion of the housing, a lens coupled on a front surface of the housing such that light emitted from an LED mounted on a substrate of the LED lamp module, is irradiated through the irradiation hole of the storage part, and a guide lens provided between the housing and the lens so as to diffuse and irradiate the light generated by the LED through the lens.

Abstract: A hoisting frame apparatus for loading and unloading containers onto and off of a roll-off vehicle includes adjustable head and tail portions that are cooperatively actuated by a single actuation stroke to move relative to a main portion of the hoisting frame apparatus. The hoisting frame apparatus includes a linkage connecting the tail portion to the head portion such that displacement of the head portion by a hoist actuator relative to the main portion causes displacement of the tail portion relative to the main portion. The total longitudinal displacement of the tail portion may be shorter than the total longitudinal displacement of the head portion, and the linkage may be configured to release the connection between the head and tail portions when the tail portion reaches a travel limit to allow independent further longitudinal displacement of the head portion.

Abstract: A rotatable galley includes a frame laterally rotatable between a first position and a second position, a pivot coupled to the frame such that the frame is rotatable with respect to the pivot, and a first linear actuator coupled between the frame and the pivot. The first linear actuator can be configured to extend to rotate the frame to the first position and retract to rotate the frame to the second position.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for attachment to cargo and for releasable attachment to a fixing point may include a base portion for attachment to the cargo. The mounting assembly also includes a mounting shaft retained by a releasable calliper attached to the fixing point. The mounting shaft has a first end attached to the base portion and a second opposite end. The mounting shaft also has a mounting shaft axis extending between the two ends. An exterior surface of the mounting shaft, extending from the first end to the second end, is curved transverse to the mounting shaft axis, such that when the releasable calliper retains the mounting shaft, the calliper is pivotable on the mounting shaft about an axis perpendicular to the mounting shaft axis.

Abstract: Device for securing loaded material in a loading space of a motor vehicle with at least one load rail which can be anchored fixedly to the vehicle on a loading space floor and is configured as a hollow profile with a longitudinal groove which is open toward the loading space, and with at least one load-receiving module which has a carrier body, which is displaceable and lockable in the load rail, and a load eye which is mounted movably on the carrier body between an inoperative position lowered into the load rail and a functional position protruding upward over the load rail. The carrier body has an oblique supporting plane, along which the load eye is guided in a shiftable manner between the inoperative position and the functional position, and in which the load eye is deposited in the inoperative position.

Abstract: A rail mounting system may have a rail and a slide member. The rail has a base, two sidewalls, lip portions and ribs. Channels are formed by portions of the rail. The slide member has tabs with grooves that define legs. The lip portions and the ribs are slidably located within the groves and the legs are slidably located within the channels for selective movement of the slide member with respect to the rail.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a load securing system with at least two inflatable cushioning elements and fastening means for attachment of the cushioning elements to transported goods, wherein the at least two cushioning elements are in fluidic connection with one another by means of a connecting tube. The load securing system has a plurality of separate connectors. The method for securing a load provides that the inflatable cushioning elements are attached by means of fastening means to the transported goods, the transported goods are subsequently loaded, and the at least two cushioning elements are subsequently filled with a gas in a common step by means of one of a plurality of separate connectors, wherein a gas source is in fluidic connection with only one of the two cushioning elements or with the connecting tube.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicular lamp including a main lamp unit, a sub lamp unit, and an imaging unit disposed in a lamp housing and configured to perform a light distribution control of the main lamp unit based on an image captured by the imaging unit. The sub lamp unit is disposed between the imaging unit and the main lamp unit. Light emitted from the main lamp unit is shaded by the sub lamp unit and suppressed from being incident on the imaging unit.