Abstract: A battery control system connected to a battery, which controls charge/discharge at the battery, includes: a current detection unit that measures a current value by detecting a charge/discharge current flowing through the battery; a voltage detection unit that detects a voltage at the battery; a temperature detection unit that detects a temperature at the battery; a temperature history recording unit that records temperature history pertaining to the temperature detected by the temperature detection unit; and a charge/discharge restriction unit that restricts the charge/discharge current in a low-temperature state based upon the temperature history recorded by the temperature history recording unit.

Abstract: A prismatic accumulator cell (2) with a cuboid housing (4) and electrodes (10) arranged therein, wherein the electrodes (10) for the take-up and delivery of energy from the accumulator cell (2) are electrically connected to terminal connections (18), wherein the housing (4) is provided with a cover area (24) which accommodates the terminal connections (18) and at least one area provided with an insulating material cladding (26). The accumulator cell (2) is provided with at least one metal contact pin (28), which is electrically connected to one of the two electrodes (10), and is routed through the insulating material cladding (26).

Abstract: A method includes controlling a torque output of an electric machine of an electrified vehicle based on estimated loads present during a transmission engagement of the electrified vehicle. Controlling the torque output may include merging a first feed-forward torque with a feedback torque if an input shaft of a transmission gearbox is spinning, or merging a second, different feed-forward torque with the feedback torque if the input shaft is not spinning.

Abstract: A seat for a motor vehicle includes a cap in the seat back for covering an ISOFIX bar. The cap includes a cap body and a grip portion. The grip portion includes a scoop portion in the cap body for receiving a hand and an indented portion longitudinally forward of the scoop. A second seat for a motor vehicle includes a frame and an inner cover on the frame. The inner cover being generally L-shaped and located on a laterally inward side of the frame. The inner cover includes a smooth lower external surface and a smooth and recessed external upper surface.

Abstract: Armrest device, in particular for commercial vehicle seats, having a guide rail system for guiding a displacement movement of a first rail relative to a second rail which can be connected to the armrest device, in a displacement direction, wherein the displacement movement of the first rail can be arrested by the engagement of a locking element of a locking device in at least one recess in the first rail, wherein the locking device is rigidly connected to the armrest device by a first end and can be deflected in a height direction by a second end, the locking element engaging in the recess in a non-deflected position of the locking device.

Abstract: Vehicle seat which is arranged on a vehicle body, is movable relative to the vehicle body and comprises at least one spring apparatus and/or at least one damping apparatus for displacing and for absorbing oscillations in the vertical and/or horizontal direction, and at least one seat stabilization apparatus arranged on the vehicle seat for stabilizing the vehicle seat in the vertical and/or horizontal direction, wherein the seat stabilization apparatus comprises at least one rotary element which is mounted so as to rotate about a first rotational axis, can rotate at a rotational frequency and by means of which a torque can be generated by a force acting from outside on the vehicle seat and on the rotational pulse generated by the rotary element, which torque counteracts a rotational movement of the vehicle seat and/or the vehicle body generated by the force about an actual and/or imaginary second rotational axis.

Abstract: A component having at least one structural component and one organic sheet, and a method for producing the component, are described. In a first step, a woven-fabric hose is arranged in a contour of a tool and then the tool is closed. In a second step, a plastic, in particular a melt, is injected into the woven-fabric hose arranged in the closed tool. In a third step, a fluid and/or supporting element is introduced into the woven-fabric hose, a cavity thus being formed in the woven-fabric hose. An organic sheet is formed and backmolded with a plastic, and the formed and backmolded organic sheet is bonded to the structural component to produce the component.

Abstract: A multi-linkage hinge assembly is provided for pivoting a seat cushion between flat and upright positions. The hinge assembly includes a base bracket, a seat bracket having a support surface, a front linkage member pivotally attached between the seat bracket and base bracket, a rear linkage assembly having a lower linkage member pivotally attached to an upper linkage member, and a tie linkage connecting the front linkage member to the rear linkage assembly. The tie linkage synchronizes movement of the front linkage and rear linkage assembly when the hinge is operated to move between an upright and flat position.

Abstract: A sideloader liftgate system automatically extends a stabilizer leg when a liftgate is deployed, and automatically retracts the stabilizer leg when the liftgate is stored. Adjustment of the liftgate and stabilizer leg is carried out in response to a single user command. The invention prevents a user from forgetting to extend the stabilizer leg for safely using the liftgate, and also prevents a user from forgetting to retract the stabilizer leg before towing the trailer.

Abstract: A mobile display and marketing apparatus, including a self-propelled vehicle having an interior storage area accessible from an exterior of the vehicle; and a product display unit including a first part and a second part, wherein the second part is movable relative to the first part between a first position, in which the second part is received in the first part, and a second position, in which the second part extends away from the first part.

Abstract: The present invention is a tank transport system having a hydraulic tilt tank trailer and a vertical tank. The hydraulic tilt tank trailer includes a utility trailer and a tilt chassis having a tilt chassis frame, where tilt chassis is rotatably attached to the utility trailer. A hydraulic lift system is used to provide the mechanical force to tilt, or rotate, the tilt chassis. The vertical tank includes a hollow body supported by a base frame and a sled frame. To load the vertical tank, the vertical tank is positioned to rest on the sled frame and tilt chassis is tilted from the towing position to the loading/unloading position. The vertical tank is pulled onto the tilt chassis where only the sled frame is in contact with the tilt chassis. The tilt chassis is then tilted, or rotated, back into the towing position for transportation.

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp includes at least one light-emitting diode that operates as a detector of a light source. The headlamp also includes a first memory that records whether the at least one light-emitting diode detects the light source when the at least one light-emitting diode last operated as the detector of the detected light source.

Abstract: A truck bucket door has a door panel and at least one warning device. The least one warning device is mounted on the door panel, and each one of the at least one warning device has a casing, a circuit board, a detecting switch, and at least one illuminating device. The casing is translucent and is securely mounted on the door panel. The circuit board is held in the casing. The detecting switch is mounted on the circuit board and has a capability of detecting a movement of the door panel. The at least one illuminating element is mounted on the circuit board and is electrically connected with the detecting switch.

Abstract: The systems and methods disclosed herein are directed to an intermittent flashing taillight on a motorcycle that may be activated when a foot lever is actuated and a hand lever is actuated between on and off. The flashing sequences, which may be controlled by the driver, through directly actuating the hand lever between on and off, may be more easily discernable than a solid illuminated taillight found in current motorcycles. In an illustrative embodiment, the motorcycle may include a hand lever that is associated with a front brake and a foot lever that is associated with a rear brake. At least one taillight may be provided in the motorcycle. A controller on the motorcycle may intermittently flash the at least one taillight according to actuations of the hand lever between on and off and when the second lever is continuously actuated.

Abstract: A vehicle locator system may include a sensor in communication with a lighting system, a wireless transceiver, an illumination assembly received within a housing, and a controller. The controller may be configured to command the illumination assembly to emit light according to a first pattern, responsive to a communication from a remote device received through the wireless transceiver. The communication may include a request to operate the illumination assembly in a vehicle locator mode, while a vehicle ignition is off.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a polite-sounding vehicle horn apparatus. The polite-sounding vehicle horn apparatus includes: a main horn sound generator provided in a vehicle, and configured to generate main horn sounds; a subsidiary horn sound generator provided in the vehicle, and configured to generate subsidiary horn sounds lower than the main horn sounds; a main horn button provided on a steering wheel of the vehicle; a subsidiary horn button provided on the steering wheel of the vehicle; a camera sensor configured to detect a shape of a human in front of the vehicle; and an electronic control unit (ECU) configured to generate a main horn sound via the main horn sound generator when the main horn button is pushed, and to generate a subsidiary horn sound lower than the main horn sound via the subsidiary horn sound generator when the subsidiary horn button is pushed.

Abstract: A plurality of indicator field elements and a mechanical device are included in an indicating apparatus disposed in an interior of a motor vehicle. Each indicator field element is bounded by an edge, wherein the mechanical device is configured to position the indicator field elements in at least two positions relative to one another and to arrange at least two indicator field elements directly next to one another in at least one position. The edges of the at least two indicator field elements arranged directly next to one another contact at a common boundary in the at least one position and form a common indicator field which comprises the at least two indicator field elements.

Abstract: A component for the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle includes a rigid supporting body, made of plastic material, an outer upholstery skin, made of plastic material, and a padding body made of foamed plastic material, which is set between the rigid body and the outer upholstery skin. The rigid body and the outer skin have portions formed by a polymeric material with carbon-based nanofillers, which have respective inner surfaces facing the padding body, which include one or more paths where said polymeric material with carbon-based nanofillers has been rendered electrically conductive by laser irradiation to define one or more electrical circuits, and one or more piezoresistive areas where the polymeric material has been rendered piezoresistive by laser irradiation to define one or more electrical switches, which can be activated by exerting a localized pressure on the outer upholstery skin.

Abstract: A system for presenting information to an occupant of a vehicle mounted with an autonomous driving system, includes: a display unit configured to display the information; a display control unit configured to cause the display unit to display information in any one of display modes among a setting status display mode in which setting information is displayed, an operation status display mode in which travel information is displayed, and a recognition status display mode in which recognition result information of the autonomous driving system is displayed; and an acquisition unit configured to acquire an occupant's display mode switching instruction for switching the display mode, wherein the display control unit configured to switch the display mode of the display unit when the acquisition unit acquires the occupant's display mode switching instruction.

Abstract: There is provided an object alarm device and an object alarm method, which can surely alarm a driver of a high-risk target object. The object alarm device according to the embodiment includes a detecting unit, a selecting unit and, an alarm information generating unit. The detecting unit detects one or more objects from images captured on a movable body. The selecting unit selects a moving object and a still object from among the objects detected by the detecting unit, in which the still object has a contact possibility with the movable body. The alarm information generating unit generates alarm information on the objects selected by the selecting unit.

Abstract: When a first object is first detected during a second display process executed when a second object is detected, a vehicle display control apparatus of the invention starts a first display at a first detection of the first object, stop the first display at a termination of the second display process and start the first display process at a start of the next second display process.

Abstract: A driver assistance system for a vehicle includes a camera that, when disposed at the vehicle, views through a windshield of the vehicle. The camera is disposed at a windshield electronics module attached at the windshield of the vehicle. The camera captures image data of a scene forward of the vehicle. A control includes an image processor that processes captured image data. The control, responsive to the image processor processing captured image data, detects an object of interest external to the vehicle. The control utilizes a blockage detection algorithm and, responsive to the image processor processing captured image data, is operable to detect at least a partial blocking condition at the camera.

Abstract: A machine includes a machine body that includes an operator platform. The machine also includes an implement, a ladder moveable between a deployed position and a stowed position, and control unit configured to limit operation of the implement when the ladder is in the deployed position.

Abstract: An apparatus for extending a vehicle bed includes a tailgate having first and second retractable members adapted for being recessed within the tailgate and for projecting therefrom in an extended position when the tailgate is lowered. A removable support is provided for connecting with the first and second retractable members in the extended position for extending the vehicle bed. The removable support may comprise a ladder supported by the tailgate. The ladder may assume a lowered position for use in stepping onto the tailgate using the retractable members as handles and a raised position substantially aligned with the retractable members for extending the vehicle bed. The removable support may also comprise a cross bar that connects with the retractable members to form the bed extension.

Abstract: An access device is configured to be switched between a stored state in which an access member is stored in a vehicle body and a deployed state in which the access member is deployed. In the stored state, an exterior cover becomes a portion of an exterior surface of the vehicle body and the access member is stored inside the vehicle body. In the deployed state, the access member extends from the vehicle body toward a ground surface and the exterior cover is disposed on a back side of the access member.

Abstract: A cargo management system for use in a vehicle cargo area includes at least one guide rail disposed on the load floor of the cargo area and include an elongate slot at least partially formed therein. At least one track incorporating a plurality of locking portions is disposed on the load floor proximate the at least one guide rail. A support member includes a housing and one or more extensions at least partially received within the elongate slot of the at least one guide rail. The support member is disposed adjacent to and movably positioned relative to the load floor. A locking mechanism is adjustably connected to the support member housing and includes a locking member having a projection that releasably engages one or more locking portions of the at least one track.

Abstract: The sun visor eye wear holder comprises a panel, a plurality of pockets, and a plurality of straps. The plurality of pockets attach to the panel. The plurality of straps attach to the panel. Each of the plurality of straps forms a loop that attaches the panel to a sun visor of a vehicle. The sun visor eye wear holder is a structure that attaches to a sun visor of a vehicle for the purpose of storing domestic articles such as eyeglasses.

Abstract: A system to releasably attach an object to a vehicle interior is presented herein. The system includes a first, second and third module. The first module is configured to fasten to a portion of an interior vehicle body panel. The second module is configured to slidably couple to the first module. The third module is configured to rotatably couple to the second module, the third module has a connection point configured to allow the releasable attachment of the object.

Abstract: A load-assisting cargo bracket for vehicles comprises a main body and an assisting assembly. The main body comprises a bottom, a side rail frame disposed around the bottom, and an accommodating space defined beside the bottom. The assisting assembly comprises a first rod and two second rods. One end of each of the two second rods is connected with the first rod, and the other end of the each second rod is received within a corresponding branch rail of the side rail frame. The each second rod is aligned with the corresponding branch rail of the side rail frame. The first rod is spaced from a back and a top of a vehicle when the two second rods extend out of the side rail frame, and is positioned next to the bottom of the main body when the each second rod is entirely received within the side rail frame.

Abstract: Generally described, aspects of the disclosed subject matter are directed to systems and method of attaching a roof rack to a vehicle having a removable hard top and a space frame. In accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, the roof rack generally includes an elongate rail, an upper mounting pad, a lower mounting pad, and fasteners which couple the elongate rail to the vehicle. During assembly of the roof rack components, a main fastener is captured by the geometry of the components. The main fastener is used to couple the roof rack assembly to a bracket mounted to the space frame of the vehicle. In this regard, various loads acting on the roof rack are generally transferred to the space frame as opposed to the vehicle hardtop.

Abstract: A cup holder assembly includes a door configured for translation between an open and a closed configuration, at least one receiver sidewall, and at least one first cup holder surface provided by a bottom surface of the door and configured to upwardly extend at least a portion of the receiver sidewall when the door is disposed in an open configuration. A retention system for a container is provided, including at least one container biasing member and at least one container supporting member. The container biasing member may be door-mounted or receiver sidewall-mounted.

Abstract: A protective device for a cargo carrier is provided that includes a deflective portion disposed proximate to an intersection between a top surface of a cargo deck and an interior surface of a wall of a cargo carrying vehicle. The deflective portion includes a beveled part and a convex part connected to the beveled part that deflects objects from an interior surface of the wall of the cargo carrier.

Abstract: An attachment sleeve to attach an article to a base comprises first and second walls connected to each other with a first wall angle there-between, a first connector extending from the first wall and including a first head, a foot and a first neck positioned there-between along a depth direction, and a second connector extending from the second wall and including a second head, a second foot and a second neck positioned there-between along the depth direction. The first neck is more bendable than the second neck.

Abstract: Motor vehicle configuration system, including a motor vehicle, in the interior of which at least one transponder that is capable of wireless near field communication is attached and which has a receiving unit for wireless reception of vehicle configuration data over a wireless communication link independent of the wireless near field communication. A portable device has at least one data memory for storing the memory data and has a transmitting unit for a wireless transmission of data on the basis of the memory data. The portable device is programmed such that, when an approach of the portable device to a transponder is detected on the basis of wireless near field communication, the data are transferred from the portable device to the motor vehicle a wireless communication link between the transmitting unit and the receiving unit for the purpose of providing the motor vehicle with configuration data. The communication link is independent of the wireless near field communication.

Abstract: In an embodiment, multi-stage energy absorbing system can comprise: a thermoplastic flanged frame and a crush lobe having a proximal base aligned with the flanged frame and a distal end protruding from the flanged frame. The crush lobe comprises a central slab and slab pairs such that the crush lobe comprises a total of 2i+1 slabs, wherein i is the number of slab pairs and is greater than or equal to 1. The slabs are disposed in a stepped arrangement and configured to absorb impact energy by collapsing in a telescopic manner with increasing energy level. The single energy-absorbing system is able to absorb low energy impact associated with vehicle-to-pedestrian impact; simultaneously with the ability to mitigate damageability associated with low-speed vehicle-to-barrier impact, as well as damageability associated with vehicle-to-vehicle moderate speed impact, head-on, as well as at an angle.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an energy absorber comprises: a plurality of crush lobes, wherein the base, sides and outer wall comprise a first thermoplastic material; and a composite insert in the energy absorber, wherein the insert comprises a second plastic material and reinforcement, and wherein the composite insert is a separate element that is disposed in located at an area of the crush lobes, wherein the area is the side and/or the outer wall, and wherein the area has an area height and an area width. In an embodiment, a corner energy absorber can comprise: a plurality of layers with a plurality of ribs connecting the layers, wherein the layers and ribs comprise a first thermoplastic material; a composite insert comprising a second plastic material and reinforcement, and wherein the composite insert is a separate element that is disposed in the layers, the ribs, or both.

Abstract: An impact absorbing device may include a support beam with a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first side may be designed to be closer to a passenger compartment of a vehicle than the second side. The support beam may also define a first aperture extending through the support beam from the first side to the second side. The impact absorbing device may also include an energy absorbing member associated with the second side of the support beam, which may defines a second aperture that is substantially aligned with the first aperture of the support beam. The first and second apertures may be configured to provide flow communication through the impact absorbing device.

Abstract: The invention concerns a bumper system for a motor vehicle with at least one crashbox, which is arranged by means of a bracket on a bumper cross member, wherein the bracket is provided with a first bracket plate and a second bracket plate, while the first bracket plate bears at least partly against a first limiting element and the second bracket plate against a second limiting element of the bumper cross member, wherein the bumper cross member is taken up in the bracket such that the first bracket plate and/or the second bracket plate extends in the direction of the vehicle longitudinal axis over at least ¾ preferably over 9/10 of the bumper cross member in the direction of a bumper cross member front wall, especially preferably entirely up to the bumper cross member front wall.

Abstract: A vehicle front portion structure includes: a suspension member, first and second crash boxes, a front cross member and braces. The braces extends obliquely outward in a vehicle width direction and toward a vehicle rearward direction, with front end portions of the braces being fastened to the front cross member and rear end portions of the braces being fastened to arm portions. The braces are equipped with radiator support portions that support a radiator provided at a vehicle front side of a power unit, and with easily deformed portions which, when a crash load has been input, become deformation origins that enable the braces to deform in such a way that the rear end portions move closer to the front cross member.

Abstract: A front grille assembly for a vehicle includes a grille deflector that allows air to flow therethrough into an engine compartment of the vehicle. A grille frame supports the grille deflector at a front of the vehicle. An air flow director fin is located on the grille frame and rearward of the grille deflector. The air flow director fin modifies a flow direction of air entering the engine compartment from an unmodified flow direction without the air flow director fin to a modified flow direction toward a region of a transmission cooler of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method for controlling operations of safety devices of a vehicle includes determining whether there is a possibility of a collision with a preceding vehicle on the basis of vehicle driving information, determining occupancy information of a passenger or a type of a passenger or determining whether a passenger has fastened a seat belt using vehicle sensor information, and determining whether to apply, and applying accordingly, full braking, a full braking profile, or an airbag deployment scheme according to the occupancy information of a passenger, the type of the passenger, or whether the passenger has fastened a seat belt when a possibility of a collision is determined, and fully retracting the passenger's seat belt before full braking is applied after partial braking is applied.

Abstract: An occupant determination apparatus includes a weight sensor configured to detect a weight on a seat in a vehicle, a lateral acceleration sensor configured to detect lateral acceleration being acceleration in a width direction of the vehicle and having a positive or negative sign based on the width direction, a processing unit, and a storage unit configured to store a lateral acceleration threshold and a table in which an occupant region for use in the occupant determination is set. The lateral acceleration threshold indicates whether occupant determination for an occupant on the seat is to be conducted and has a positive or negative sign. The table is based on the weight and the lateral acceleration. The processing unit is configured to conduct the occupant determination on the basis of the weight, the lateral acceleration, and the table when the lateral acceleration is higher than the lateral acceleration threshold.

Abstract: A partition for separating front and rear occupant areas of a vehicle comprises a frame and multiple panel sections. The frame is for attachment to the vehicle and has a first lateral member, respective angled side tubular members and a window. The multiple panel sections are configured to fit vertically between the window and a floor and horizontally between first and second sides. The multiple panel sections comprise a first panel section for positioning adjacent the first side, a second panel section for positioning adjacent the second side and a center section laterally adjacent and separating the first and second panel members. The center section protrudes rearwardly relative to the first panel section and the second panel section. The second panel section is recessed forwardly of the first panel section and forwardly of the center section to increase space available in a rear seat aligned with the second panel section.

Abstract: An occupant protection device configured as an integral bag body including an airbag, the airbag including: a frame duct that includes an upper duct inflated and deployed at a seat upper side of the head of an occupant with a seat front end of the upper duct reaching a seat front side of the head of the occupant in an inflated and deployed state; a front inflating portion that receives gas supplied from a portion of the frame duct that has reached in front of the head, and is that inflated and deployed at the seat front side of the head of the occupant; and a pair of lateral inflating portions that receive gas supplied from the frame duct or the front inflating portion, or both, and that are inflated and deployed at both seat width direction sides of the head of the occupant.

Abstract: A base material for a seatback side includes a body portion including a protruding portion. The protruding portion has a plate piece surface of a distal end extending from the body portion outwardly relative to an outer portion provided on an outer side in a vehicle width direction. The plate piece surface is placed side by side with a flange surface of a flange portion projecting in a peripheral portion of the body. The distal end is sandwiched by a weather strip together with the flange portion.

Abstract: A head-protecting airbag device includes: an airbag including: an airbag body; and a connecting tab connected with a mounting bracket, wherein the mounting bracket includes: a mounting piece mounted on the body with a fixing means; and a connecting piece formed to project to both sides from a lower end of the mounting piece, and connected with the airbag; in the connecting tab, an insertion hole, into which the mounting piece is inserted, is disposed in a folded portion; the connecting tab includes a front side portion and a back side portion which extend from the folded portion to the airbag body and cover a font side and a back side of the connecting piece; and a loop coupling portion is disposed in a position where the mounting piece having the connecting piece stored in the connecting tab is prevented from coming off the insertion hole.

Abstract: An inflator includes an inflator body that produces an inflation gas by burning a gas generating agent and a sensor that is mounted on the inflator body and is capable of detecting a degradation of the gas generating agent. The sensor is preferably composed of at least either one of a gas sensor, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

Abstract: A vehicle front portion structure, equipped with a pedestrian airbag device, comprises: a cowl comprising a cowl panel and a cowl front panel extending in a forward direction from a front end portion of the cowl panel; an inflator disposed with a longitudinal direction of the inflator coinciding with a vehicle width direction and secured to the cowl front panel; an airbag disposed above the cowl front panel and deployed obliquely in a vehicle rearward and upward direction and outwardly in the vehicle width direction by gas from the inflator; and a support member having one end portion secured to a front suspension tower, extending toward the cowl, and secured to the cowl front panel on a vehicle front side relative to a rear end of the inflator in the vehicle frontward and rearward direction.

Abstract: A sideseat includes a sideseat base, turntable, posterior frame and backrest frame. The sideseat posterior frame is rotatably coupled to the sideseat base through the turntable. The turntable is positioned so that the sideseat turntable and combined frame components move from a deployed position to a locked position in response to an applied force.

Abstract: In a webbing retractor device, a compression coil spring is suspended between an engagement frame of a V-gear and an engagement surface of a locking base. As a result of the engagement frame being engaged with from an exposed portion side by the compression coil spring that is being held in a holding groove of the locking base so as to be exposed to the exposed portion side, the compression coil spring is suspended between the V-gear and the locking base. Because of this, the compression coil spring can be easily suspended between the V-gear and the locking base.