Abstract: Cabin environment control systems, methods, and programs display, on a touch panel display, a cabin image showing positions of an air outlet of an air conditioner and a window in a cabin. The systems, methods, and programs receive a touch input on the cabin image displayed on the touch panel display and control an airflow direction in the cabin based on a relationship between a track of the touch input and the positions of the air outlet of the air conditioner and the window.

Abstract: An ejector-type refrigeration cycle includes a radiator radiating heat of refrigerant discharged from a compressor, an ejector depressurizing the refrigerant cooled in the radiator, a gas-liquid separator separating gas and liquid of the refrigerant flowing out of a diffuser portion of the ejector, an evaporator disposed in a refrigerant passage connecting the gas-liquid separator and a refrigerant suction port of the ejector, and an opening-closing valve switching between a first refrigerant flow path, in which an ejection refrigerant ejected from a nozzle portion of the ejector flows out of the diffuser portion, and a second refrigerant flow path, in which the ejection refrigerant flows out of the refrigerant suction port. When a rotation rate of the compressor is lower than or equal to a standard rotation rate, the first refrigerant flow path is switched to the second refrigerant flow path.

Abstract: An air conditioning device for vehicle includes a refrigeration cycle including a compressor for sucking, compressing and discharging a refrigerant, a condenser for condensing the high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant discharged from the compressor, an expansion valve for decompressing the refrigerant condensed in the condenser and an evaporator for evaporating the refrigerant through heat exchange between the refrigerant reduced in pressure by the expansion valve and surrounding air. This air conditioning device for vehicle increases an operation rate of the compressor more than that before a vehicle speed drops below a first permitted vehicle speed higher than a fuel cut recovery vehicle speed when an air conditioner is on, at which the compressor is actuated, when the vehicle speed drops below the first permitted vehicle speed during the deceleration of a vehicle associated with a fuel cut.

Abstract: A fluid delivery system for an engine is disclosed. The fluid delivery system comprises a pump, a valve module, a motor, and a displacement control module. The pump is operatively coupled with an engine and is adapted to provide a flow of a fluid. The valve module is provided in fluidic communication with the pump to control the flow of the fluid. The motor is provided in fluidic communication with the valve module to receive the flow of the fluid and generate mechanical power. The displacement control module is provided in fluidic communication with the pump and the valve module and is provided downstream of the pump and upstream of the valve module. The displacement control module controls a displacement of the pump for maintaining a constant flow rate of the fluid from the pump based, at least in part, on an engine speed regardless of compressor load.

Abstract: There is provided a laminated glass that has both of a rigidity and a sound insulating property while attaining the weight reduction. The laminated glass comprises a pair of glass plates each having a plate thickness of 0.3 mm to 1.8 mm; and an interlayer film provided between the glass plates and having a storage elastic modulus G? equal to or greater than 2.0×106 Pa at a frequency of 1 Hz and temperature of 20° C., wherein the laminated glass has a loss factor equal to or greater than 0.2 at one or more resonance points at the frequency of 3 to 6 KHz and the temperature of 20° C.

Abstract: A conductive paste contains at least a conductive powder, glass frit, and an organic vehicle. The conductive powder is a mixed powder of an atomized powder prepared by an atomization method and a wet reduced powder prepared by a wet reduction method and the conductive powder contains the atomized powder in the range of 5 to 40 wt %. The atomized powder is 5.2 to 9 ?m in average particle size and the content of a chlorine component mixed in the conductive powder is 42 ppm or less. The conductive paste is applied in the form of a line onto a glass substrate 1 and subjected to firing to form conductive films. This conductive paste can prevent glass substrates from undergoing color changes and prevent base layers for conductive films from having structural defects such as cracks.

Abstract: A vehicle sun visor including: a sun visor main body that is formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape that extends in a vehicle transverse direction, the sun visor main body having one long-side edge portion that is pivotably supported at a front portion of a ceiling inside a vehicle cabin, and the sun visor main body being set in a storage position along the ceiling as a result of another long-side edge portion being pivoted towards a vehicle body rear side; and a protruding portion that is formed on a bottom surface of the sun visor main body in a case in which the sun visor main body has been set in the storage position, and that protrudes towards a vehicle bottom side when seen in a side view from the vehicle transverse direction.

Abstract: A glass run channel and applique attachment for a door having a door frame and an openable window includes a glass run channel, an applique, and a fastener. The glass run channel has a first locating feature adapted for attachment to the door frame and a first snap-fit feature. The applique has a second locating feature and a second snap-fit feature. The applique is located relative to the glass run channel in a located position when the first locating feature contacts the second locating feature and is attached to the glass run channel in the located position when the first snap-fit feature engages the second snap-fit feature. The fastener mounts the first locating feature to the door frame and is concealed from view on the interior surface of the door by the door frame and on the exterior surface of the door by the applique.

Abstract: A beltline reinforcement member for a door of a vehicle includes a body that extends along a longitudinal axis, between a first end and a second end. The body includes, an inner belt wall extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, an outer belt wall extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis and spaced apart from the inner belt wall for receiving a window between the inner belt wall and the outer belt wall, a first end wall interconnecting the inner belt wall and the outer belt wall at the first end of the body, and a second end wall interconnecting the inner belt wall and the outer belt wall at the second end of the body. The inner belt wall, the outer belt wall, the first end wall, and the second end wall are integrally formed together as a single, unitary structure, such as by a casting process.

Abstract: A deployable cap assembly for a pickup truck bed includes a collapsible frame assembly, at least one motor operatively connected to the collapsible frame assembly, and a frame guide system. A flexible cover is attached to the collapsible frame assembly. The frame guide system may include a pair of guide channels disposed at opposed bed sides of the pickup truck bed and a pulley system operatively connected to the at least one motor and to a portion of the collapsible frame assembly. A controller operatively connected to the at least one motor is configured to at least partially translate the collapsible frame assembly between a fully stowed position and a fully deployed position. An actuator is operatively connected to the at least one motor and/or to the controller. One or more actuable light sources may be disposed on the collapsible frame assembly and/or the flexible cover.

Abstract: A retractable canopy assembly for mounting to a truck rack to provide shade to a bed of a truck is provided. The retractable canopy assembly comprises a housing sized to fit within a footprint of the truck rack mounted to a vehicle. The housing comprises a mount for mounting to a lower plane portion of the truck rack such that the mounting of the housing does not interfere with a load on an upper plane portion of the truck rack. In addition, a canopy is retractably stowed in the housing, the canopy less than a width of the footprint of the truck rack such that the canopy can be deployed and retracted without interfering with the load on the truck rack, the deployed canopy providing shade to the bed of the truck.

Abstract: A vehicle has a forward end and a rearward end with a passenger compartment there between. The passenger compartment has a floor below, a steering wheel forwardly, and two laterally spaced roll bars rearwardly. A support platform is fixedly positioned above the passenger compartment. A forward support rail is between the floor and the support platform. A rearward support plate has lateral edges coupled to the roll bars. A left roof section has a left front and a left back. A right roof section has a right front and a right back. The left and right roof sections rest upon the support platform when in a lowered operative orientation. A hinge assembly couples the left back and the right back to the support platform for independent movement of the left and right roof sections between the lowered operative orientation forwardly and the raised inoperative orientation rearwardly.

Abstract: Disclosed are a middle insert (1) for mounting a light decoration strip (2) on a seal (3) of automobile glass, and a glass window containing the middle insert (1), the light decoration strip (2) and the seal (3), wherein the middle insert (1) comprises a first end part (11), a second end part (12), and a connecting part (13) used for connecting the first end part (11) and the second end part (12). The first end part (11) is provided with a first opening (14), the second end part (12) is provided with a second opening (15), and the first opening (14) and the second opening (15) respectively face the outsides of the end parts thereof. The middle insert (1) is simple in structure such that both complexity and labor costs are reduced.

Abstract: A taped seal construction for a body part of a vehicle, with a seal with a main portion and a lip portion, the main portion being designed to extend on one side of the body part of the vehicle and the lip portion being designed to extend on another side of the body part of the vehicle thereby covering an edge of the body part, and a tape, the tape being attached to the main portion of the seal, wherein that the tape comprises a split liner.

Abstract: An electric work vehicle includes: a battery pack that is arranged between a left rear wheel arranged outside of a left frame and a right rear wheel arranged outside of a right frame, the front end of the battery pack being located forward of an axle center of a rear wheel unit; a left motor that is arranged above the battery pack, in the periphery of the left rear wheel, receives a supply of power from the battery pack, and transmits rotational power to the left rear wheel; and a right motor that is arranged above the battery pack, in the periphery of the right rear wheel, receives a supply of power from the battery pack, and transmits rotational power to the right rear wheel.

Abstract: A holding mechanism includes: a holding plate capable of holding an electronic device for an electric vehicle; a leg portion supporting two long sides of the holding plate; first and second fixing portions provided in the leg portion and separated from each other in a short direction of the holding plate; and a third fixing portion located at or near one of two sides of the holding plate along the short direction and located higher than the first and second fixing portions, wherein the first and second fixing portions can be respectively fixed to first and second mount parts provided in a vehicle body structural member at a front side of the electric vehicle and separated from each other in a width direction or front-rear direction of the electric vehicle, and the third fixing portion can be fixed to a third mount part provided in the vehicle body structural member.

Abstract: A hydraulic engine mount with two channels is provided, which reduces vibration effectively in ignition mode and rough road mode, improves performance in noise, vibration, harshness (NVH) in a vehicle with stop/start function. The hydraulic engine mount with two channels, provided with a dividing means, comprises a first channel formed along a first path of the dividing means and providing a moving path of fluid between an upper fluid chamber and a lower fluid chamber, a second channel formed along a second path of the dividing means and providing a moving path of fluid between the upper fluid chamber and the lower fluid chamber, and a solenoid device having a first solenoid valve body installed in the housing and configured for opening and closing the second channel.

Abstract: An axle hybrid drive for a hybrid vehicle (1), including an internal combustion engine (6) drivingly connected to a first vehicle axle (11), and an electric motor (10) drivingly connected to a second vehicle axle (12). The invention is characterized in that the internal combustion engine (6), or a transmission (7) associated with the internal combustion engine (6), is decoupled in terms of a driving force from an output shaft of the first vehicle axle (11).

Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine, a drive axle, a multi-mode transmission, and a controller. The multi-mode transmission includes a first gear set having a first planetary gear carrier and a second gear set having a second planetary gear carrier, a first motor/generator coupled to the first gear set, a second motor/generator electrically coupled to the first motor/generator and coupled to the second gear set, a brake selectively limiting movement of a portion of the second gear set, and a clutch selectively rotationally coupling the second motor/generator to the engine. The first gear set is coupled to the engine, and the planetary gear carriers are rotatably coupled. The controller is configured to selectively configure the multi-mode transmission into an active neutral startup mode of operation by engaging the clutch and the brake such that at least one of the first motor/generator and the second motor/generator produces a voltage.

Abstract: A drive train for a vehicle includes an engine having an output shaft, a first gear set including a sun gear, a ring gear and planetary gears coupling the sun gear to the ring gear, a second gear set including a sun gear, a ring gear and planetary gears coupling the sun gear to the ring gear, a first motor/generator coupled to the first gear set, a second motor/generator coupled to the second gear set and electrically coupled to the first motor/generator, a first clutch that selectively engages the output shaft of the engine with the second motor/generator, and a second clutch and a third gear set that cooperate to selectively engage the ring gear of the second gear set with the planetary gear carrier of at least one of the first gear set and the second gear set.

Abstract: A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) cooling system includes an engine cooling circuit configured to cool an engine by circulation of coolant cooled by an engine heat exchanger using an engine water pump. An engine reservoir tank is configured to temporarily store the coolant cooled by the engine heat exchanger and replenish insufficient coolant. An HEV cooling circuit is configured to cool an inverter and motor by circulation of coolant cooled by an HEV heat exchanger using an HEV water pump. An HEV reservoir tank is configured to temporarily store the coolant cooled by the HEV heat exchanger and replenish insufficient coolant. A connector (30) configured to intermittently connect the engine cooling circuit to the HEV cooling circuit. An engine coolant amount detection sensor and an HEV coolant amount detection sensor are respectively configured to detect amounts of the coolant stored in the engine and HEV reservoir tanks.

Abstract: A vehicle grille shutter assembly is provided that may include first and second louvers and a drive link. The first louver may be mounted for rotation about a first rotational axis. The second louver may be mounted for rotation about a second rotational axis. The first and second rotational axes may be angled relative to each other. The drive link may be connected to the first and second louvers and may transmit rotational motion of the first louver to the second louver.

Abstract: A flow inhibiting member that inhibits a flow of vapor is provided, between a full-tank regulating valve and a sealing valve, at a communication pipe that communicates a canister and a full-tank regulating valve of a fuel tank.

Abstract: An object is to provide a fuel supply apparatus that is configured to cause fuel vapor generated by vaporization of a fuel circulated in a fuel tank to be smoothly joined with the supplied fuel. The fuel supply apparatus comprises a filler neck body that is configured to include a hollow fuel passage-forming portion arranged to define a fuel passage and a breather port; a nozzle guide that is placed inside of the fuel passage-forming portion and is configured to introduce a fueling nozzle; a guide portion that is configured to introduce an inflow gas flowing in from the breather port, to the fuel passage via an outer circumferential space; and a rib that is provided between the guide portion and a lower end in the first direction of the nozzle guide and is configured to divide the inflow gas introduced through the fuel passage.

Abstract: Liquid reservoir systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a liquid reservoir system may capture and retain a fuel reservoir to provide an uninterrupted fuel supply to a fuel pump or pickup line during low fuel conditions such as those that may be experienced during vehicle acceleration, braking or side to side maneuvers. It may also capture and retain a fuel reservoir to provide an uninterrupted fuel supply to a fuel pump or other pickup line during periods of high agitation such as may be experienced during vehicle jumping, cross country/closed course racing and other aggressive driving maneuvers.

Abstract: A power take-off (PTO) transmission unit transfers power between an input shaft and an output shaft. A gear set selectively couples the input shaft to the output shaft. A shift device includes a shift rail with ends forming inner pistons within chambers. The shift rail is configured to translate between first, second, and third positions based on the pressures of the chambers. Inner pistons nest within the outer pistons in the chambers. A shift fork and shift collar translate with the shift rail to, in the first position, engage the gear set such that power is transferred at a first speed ratio; in the second position, engage the gear set such that power is transferred at a second speed ratio; and in the third position, engage the gear set to provide a neutral mode in which the output shaft is free to rotate relative to the input shaft.

Abstract: A one-way or selectable clutch with multiple circumferential rows of ratchet elements is disclosed. The clutch may include two or more rows of ratchet elements extending between two or more races. The device may be either a one-way clutch or a selectable mechanical clutch, and afford the benefits of reduced backlash and multiple modes of operation. Those modes may include free-wheel/overrun in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions, locked/transmit torque in both directions, locked in clockwise and overrun in counterclockwise directions, and locked in counterclockwise and overrun in clockwise directions.

Abstract: A drive axle system and a method of control. The drive axle system may include a first drive axle assembly and a second drive axle assembly that may be operatively coupled via a slip clutch.

Abstract: A vehicle is provided with a first transmission linked to separate first and second pivotable knuckle assemblies. The first and second pivotable knuckle assemblies can be independently steered and include axles driven by the transmission. Each axle drives a wheel of the vehicle. The vehicle includes separate third and fourth pivotable knuckle assemblies. The third and fourth pivotable knuckle assemblies can be independently steered and include axles.

Abstract: A method for limiting the amount of torque biased to a high mu wheel of a vehicle comprises processing clutch torque data to determine an electronic limited slip differential clutch torque limit, processing wheel speed data to generate mu slip data, comparing the generated mu slip data to threshold mu slip data. When the generated mu slip data is greater than the threshold mu slip data, the method comprises reducing the electronic limited slip differential clutch torque limit by a predetermined ratio.

Abstract: A vehicle has a frame, and an engine and a steering assembly including a handlebar 5 connected to the frame. The laterally extending handlebar defines a handlebar axis. A throttle body, in fluid communication with the engine, has a throttle valve having open and closed positions for controlling fluid flow to the engine. A throttle control module, controlling the position of the throttle valve, comprises a housing rotatably connected to the handlebar and a lever operatively connected to the throttle valve to control its position. The lever extends 10 laterally from the housing and connects pivotably thereto. The pivot axis is perpendicular to the handlebar axis and spaced from the handlebar. The lever pivots between an idle and drive position.

Abstract: The present embodiment provides a driver's drowsiness warning system. The driver's drowsiness warning system according to the present embodiments of the present disclosure may include: a steering angle sensor that measures a steering signal; a lane recognizing sensor that recognizes a lane; a lane keeping assist unit that determines whether a vehicle is out of a lane that the vehicle drives along; and a controller that determines whether a driver is drowsy based on at least one out of a frequency of a change in the steering signal during a predetermined period of time and how frequently the vehicle is out of the lane during a predetermined period of time, and generates a warning to the driver when it is determined that the driver is drowsy.

Abstract: When the driving force between a driven wheel of a wheel and the surface on which the vehicle is travelling exceeds the available traction, wheel slippage may occur. Wheel slippage may result in a loss of control of the vehicle. The present disclosure may facilitate the control of drive power sent to a driven wheel of a vehicle from consideration of a torque setting and a speed of the vehicle.

Abstract: Provided is a display apparatus capable of having excellent yield. This display apparatus is provided with: a light source that outputs light for lighting a liquid crystal display element; an optical element (a first light collecting lens or the like) that is disposed on an optical axis of the light source, said optical element being disposed between the light source and the liquid crystal display element; and a case body that houses the optical element. The case body has: an upper opening opened toward the Z axis direction; a bottom section that is positioned on the opposite side to the upper opening in the Z axis direction; and a groove section (a groove section or the like), which is positioned between the upper opening and the bottom section, extends in the Z axis direction, and is recessed in the X axis direction.

Abstract: An electric work vehicle includes a left motor which supplies rotating power to a left drive wheel, a right motor which supplies rotating power to a right drive wheel, a motor control unit which provides drive signals to the left motor and the right motor independently of each other in response to an operation relative to a steering operation unit, a yaw rate detector which detects an actual yaw rate of a vehicle body, an arithmetic yaw rate computing unit which derives an arithmetic yaw rate based on a rotating speed of the left motor or the left drive wheel and a rotating speed of the right motor or the right drive wheel, and a slip detection unit detecting occurrence of slipping based on the arithmetic yaw rate and an actual yaw rate.

Abstract: A hybrid power source connects a secondary battery and an EDLC. A first switch connects the hybrid power source and a lead acid battery in parallel. A power source controlling portion controls power supply to the hybrid power source and the lead acid battery. The hybrid power source is connected to a starter for starting an engine for a vehicle, and also connected to an electric device except for the starter through the first switch, and the lead acid battery is connected to the electric device, and also connected to the starter through the first switch.

Abstract: A battery electrical vehicle or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle includes a battery which may be charged by an electrical charging station coupled to the electric power grid. To maximize the charging efficiency thus decreasing charge time, the voltage and current drawn from the power grid may be closely monitored. Based on the monitoring of the voltage and current of an electrical circuit powering a battery charger, a notification of changing conditions to charging characteristics including electric circuit wiring resistance, power loss or wiring efficiency may be generated.

Abstract: A charging cable to charge an electric power storage device mounted on a vehicle with electric power from an external power source includes a switcher that switches the charging cable between a charging enable state where a charging of the electric power storage device is enabled and a charging disable state where the charging of the electric power storage device is disabled, a connection plug to be connected to the external power source, and a connection determinator that determines whether a connection state between the connection plug and the external power source changes between a conduction state and a non-conduction state. The switcher puts the charging cable into the charging enable state in accordance with a command from a user. The switcher puts the charging cable into the charging disable state when the connection state changes.

Abstract: An electric line arrangement, in particular a charging cable for a motor vehicle, having at least one electrically conductive lead which can be placed in electrical contact at its ends in order to transmit electrical energy, an insulation layer which surrounds the lead circumferentially, and a coolant duct in which a cooling fluid for cooling the lead is conducted, wherein the insulation layer is spaced apart from the lead, and the coolant duct is formed between the insulation layer and the lead in such a way that the cooling fluid flows directly around the lead.

Abstract: A power receiving device includes a power receiving coil formed to surround space around a coil central axis extending in a front-back direction of a vehicle body, for receiving electric power from a power transmitting coil in a non-contact manner while facing the power transmitting coil, a capacitor arranged adjacent to the power receiving coil in the direction in which the coil central axis extends, and a shield arranged between the power receiving coil and the capacitor. The effect on the capacitor during electric power transmission can be reduced.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for positioning a vehicle. An apparatus for determining positioning information for a vehicle may comprise a plurality of receive coil circuits and a hardware processor. The plurality of receive coil circuits is configured to generate voltage signals from a magnetic field. The hardware processor is configured to generate position estimates of a position of the magnetic field generator with respect to a position of the plurality of receive coils. Each of the first sequence of position estimates is determined based upon a corresponding voltage vector derived from the voltage signals and at least one of a plurality of reference vectors. The hardware processor is configured to update the plurality of reference vectors based upon the first sequence of position estimates and a second sequence of position estimates generated based upon a source different from the plurality of receive coil circuits.

Abstract: A method is provided for setting up an on-board charger in an electrically driven vehicle with the following features: a proxy resistor of a charging socket of the vehicle is queried (44, 68); if the proxy resistor is present (46), a master configuration (48, 50, 52) of the on-board charger is carried out; and if the proxy resistor is not present (70), a slave configuration (72, 74, 76) of the on-board charger is carried out.

Abstract: A power supply system includes a fuel cell system having a fuel cell that is mounted on a vehicle, and a controller for controlling the fuel cell system. The controller performs control to operate the fuel cell by switching as appropriate between a driving mode in which the vehicle travels, and an external power supply mode for supplying electric power to an external load. In the driving mode, a first voltage is set as a high-potential avoiding voltage, and in the external power supply mode, a second voltage that is higher than the first voltage is set as the high-potential avoiding voltage.

Abstract: A protection bar is arranged between a fuel cell casing and a DC-DC converter in the left-right direction of a fuel cell vehicle. Two fastening surfaces, each being a part of the fuel cell casing, and an FDC flange, which is a part of the DC-DC converter, are fastened and fixed to each other, with one being vertically superimposed on the other, in a space above or below the protection bar.

Abstract: A method of improving braking performance through motor torque control of a vehicle includes: determining a relation between a vehicle wheel torque change amount and a driving acceleration change amount prior to a start of braking of the vehicle; calculating a target acceleration that is changed according to a driver's braking request when a driver presses a brake pedal to start the braking of the vehicle; detecting a real acceleration of the vehicle in real-time; comparing the real acceleration with the target acceleration; and compensating for a difference between the real acceleration and the target acceleration by increasing a regenerative braking amount through motor torque control when the real acceleration differs from the target acceleration.

Abstract: A method is provided for operating a motor vehicle which has at least one electric machine as a driving device. The method includes examining a current driving situation to determine whether a target position can be reached with a target speed by coasting; displaying a message to a driver of the motor vehicle if the target position can be reached by coasting; detecting a reaction time of the driver from the message up to the initiation of a coasting process by the driver; and actuating the electric machine as a generator to generate a deceleration torque if the reaction time exceeds a predefinable limiting value.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes: a bracket; and a seat frame that is mounted on the bracket through coupling member. The bracket has main body, and upright wall extending upward from the main body and coupled to the main body. The coupling member is mounted at one end on the upright wall with fastening member. The main body is provided with interference avoiding portion that prevents interference with protruding portion of the fastening member protruding from the upright wall toward the main body.

Abstract: A device for immobilizing an object, in particular a seat in a vehicle, on a rail (1) by at least one securing element (4.1, 4.2). The securing element (4.1, 4.2) is arranged on a reinforcement (2) which is inserted into the rail (1).

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat bottom adapted to slide along a floor, a seat back coupled to the seat bottom, and powered means for rearranging the vehicle seat by sliding the seat bottom along the floor and/or pivoting the seat back relative to the seat bottom.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling movement of an active payload support system. In one example, a seat system for a vehicle includes a seat, a support structure coupled to the seat and including an actuator configured to move the seat at a command angle relative to a floor of the vehicle responsive to movement of the vehicle, at least one sensor positioned to detect movement of the vehicle, and a controller configured to receive a signal from the at least one sensor, generate a command signal to instruct the actuator to move the seat relative to a floor of the vehicle, determine whether the command signal will cause the seat to exceed a limit, scale the command signal to conform to movement of the vehicle within the limit, and provide a force command to the actuator to move the seat based on the scaled command signal.