Abstract: A method avoids lithium plating of a negative electrode in a battery cell. A voltage level of a positive electrode is determined in an initial battery charging process having a charging power level. A charging rate is modified in response to the determined voltage by increasing or decreasing the charging rate when the voltage is respectively less or greater than a voltage threshold. A charging profile is recorded for the power level. A subsequent charging process at the same power level is controlled using the recorded profile, which is possibly age-indexed to an age of an actual battery used in the subsequent charging process. A system includes the battery cell and a battery cell cycler device programmed to execute the method. An electric machine may be connected to the battery cell and a load, with a controller controlling the subsequent charging process using the profiles.

Abstract: A method for controlling an external electric power supply system supplying electric power from a fuel cell and a secondary battery mounted on a vehicle to an external load, the method including controlling electric power from the fuel cell and the secondary battery such that externally supplied electric power supplied to the external load is equal to or less than supply allowed electric power, and setting the supply allowed electric power to be equal to or less than a smaller one of an upper limit value of electric power which the secondary battery is charged with set in accordance with a temperature, and an electric power storage amount of the secondary battery and an upper limit value of electric power discharged from the secondary battery set in accordance with the temperature and the electric power storage amount of the secondary battery.

Abstract: A mobile object comprising: a fuel cell; an cabin that is separated from an installing space where the fuel cell is located; an air conditioning device performs an air conditioning of the cabin; a controller controls an operation of the air conditioning device; and a gas concentration detection unit that is installed in the installing space and detects a concentration of gas of a same type as fuel gas supplied to the fuel cell. The controller switches an operation mode of the air conditioning device to an internal air circulation mode from another mode when the concentration of the gas is equal to or higher than a predetermined upper-limit threshold.

Abstract: A torque control method for a drive motor includes detecting, by a controller, an amount an accelerator pedal is pressed. The method also includes calculating a rate of change of the accelerator pedal based on the detected amount the accelerator pedal is pressed. Further, the method also includes determining a time constant of a drive motor corresponding to the calculated rate of change.

Abstract: A vehicle powertrain includes an electric machine, an inverter including an IGBT having a gate configured to flow current through a phase of the electric machine, and a gate driver. The gate driver is configured to supply power onto the gate via a voltage regulated source, and in response to a collector current of the IGBT exceeding a previous steady state current through the phase, transition to a current regulated source to drive the gate. The gate driver may be configured to delay the transition by a predetermined time that is based on a difference between the previous steady state current and a reverse recovery peak current.

Abstract: A hybrid powertrain includes an engine having a crankshaft, and an electric motor having a rotor selectively coupled to the crankshaft via a disconnect clutch and configured to operate in torque control and in speed control. The powertrain further includes a transmission having a torque converter with an impeller fixed to the rotor, a turbine disposed on an input shaft of the transmission, and a bypass clutch configured to selectively transmit torque from the impeller to the turbine. A controller is configured to, in response to the motor switching from torque control to speed control, generate a torque command for the motor that defines a magnitude derived from an error between measured and estimated speeds of the impeller obtained during torque control to prevent a spike in motor speed when the motor switches from torque control to speed control.

Abstract: The Baby Alert Car Seat Alarm—Smart Car Seat, is a device or smart car seat that detects the presence of a baby or child placed, or secured in a car seat, within the vehicle, before and after the driver of the vehicle has reached his/her destination; and, after the ignition is turned off, alerts the driver of the vehicle that the baby or child remains place or secured in a car seat within the vehicle; or, once the baby or child is placed, or secured in a car seat, within the vehicle, if the ignition is not turned on within a preset time, the Baby Alert Car Seat Alarm—Smart Car Seat will alert the driver of the vehicle that a baby or child remains placed or secured in a car seat within the vehicle.

Abstract: A body structure includes: a center frame extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle at the center in the vehicle width direction; and at least one support member extending toward the outer side in the vehicle width direction from the center frame. The support member supports at least one of a steering system, a pedal system, a seat, and a footrest member.

Abstract: A seat back adjuster for a vehicle seat, said seat back adjuster having at least a fitting upper part, a fitting lower part and a fitting arranged therebetween, wherein a separate adapter is arranged on a side of the fitting upper part or of the fitting lower part facing away from the fitting, said adapter being fixed on the fitting through an opening in the fitting upper part or in the fitting lower part, and wherein a control lever is provided which is arranged on the side of the adapter facing away from the fitting and is interlockingly and/or frictionally connected to the adapter.

Abstract: A vehicle seat double fitting (10) includes two fittings (100) operatively connected to each other and each with a first fitting part (111) and a second fitting part (112) that are rotatable relative to one another around an axis (A) and are in geared connection or locked to one another. An adapter part (150) is connected to one of the first fitting parts (111) or the second fitting parts (112) and a second adapter part (160) is connected to other of the first fitting parts (111) or the second fitting parts (111, 112). Exactly one adapter part (150, 160) is fixedly connected to a structural part (3) of the vehicle seat and the other of the two adapter parts (150, 160) is limitedly moveable or rotatable around the axis (A), relative to the structural part (3) and the adapter part (150, 160) fixedly connectable to the structural part (3).

Abstract: An accessory device that gently restrains a child's forehead to prevent his or her head from bobbing when asleep in a car seat includes head retention piece with outwardly extending center and side bands for securing the accessory device about the child car seat. In the event of a sudden change in momentum, the device slides off the top of the child's head do to one of the bands being less elastic than the others.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle seat (1), comprising a seat element (2), which can be height-adjusted from a usage position to a stowing position, and comprising a backrest element (3), wherein the backrest element (3) can be pivoted about a stationary primary axis (A), wherein the backrest element (3) is operatively connected to the seat element (2) by means of an articulated system in such a way that the seat element (2) can be transferred from the usage position to the stowing position by means of a pivoting motion of the backrest element (3), wherein the articulated system has a deflecting element (7), wherein the deflecting element (7) can be pivoted about a stationary secondary axis (B), wherein a secondary plane (B?), which extends perpendicularly to the direction of travel (D) and comprises the secondary axis (B), is arranged in front of a primary plane (A?), which extends perpendicularly to the direction of travel (D) and comprises the primary axis (A), in a direction extending parallel to

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes: a seat cushion including another member disposed on a back side of a seat pad, and a catching portion provided in the another member; a seatback; a strip attached to the seatback; and a band member provided in the strip. The band member is hooked on the catching portion on a back side of the seat cushion. The catching portion includes a holding part and a guide part. The holding part has an opening that is opened toward a side facing the seat pad. The guide part is a flat part inclined from the opening. The band member is inserted into the opening and placed inside the holding part.

Abstract: A modular monocoque backrest is provided. The modular monocoque backrest may comprise a front shroud, a back shroud, and an at least one back spar. The front shroud may be coupled to the back shroud, and the back spar may be configured as a mounting point, enabling the modular monocoque backrest to mount to an aircraft floor. The front shroud and the back shroud may comprise a carbon fiber composite material, allowing the modular monocoque backrest to be modular in nature. The carbon fiber composite material may enable the modular monocoque backrest to have a lightweight design while also maintaining resistance to dynamic crash loads.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a hinge unit of a console armrest for a vehicle, which includes an upper bracket including an armrest installation part coupled to an armrest, and upper hinge parts formed at both sides of the armrest installation part, each having a first upper hinge hole, a lower bracket including a console installation part coupled to a console, and lower hinge parts formed at both sides of the console installation part, each having a first lower hinge hole, an upper bracket cover configured to surround at least a portion of each of the upper hinge parts and to have a second upper hinge hole formed at a position corresponding to the first upper hinge hole, and a lower bracket cover configured to surround at least a portion of each of the lower hinge parts and to have a second lower hinge hole.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes: a seat cushion; a shield attached to a side face portion of the seat cushion; an electrical component disposed between the side face portion and the shield; and a hood portion provided above the electrical component between the side face portion and the shield so as to cover at least part of the electrical component.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a first inflatable bladder and a pump fluidically coupled with the first bladder. A sound dampening assembly is fluidically coupled between the first bladder and the pump and includes an inner chamber defined by a first and second telescoping portions and a motor coupled between the first and second telescoping portions. A controller causes the motor to adjust the inner chamber in response to an operation of the pump.

Abstract: A grab handle assembly for use in a vehicle includes a bracket for mounting on a vehicle frame, a speaker assembly mounted on the bracket and a grab handle mounted on the bracket. The speaker assembly is located between the bracket and the grab handle.

Abstract: An adjustable footrest for an occupant of a vehicle is presented herein. The footrest includes a footpad, footplate, and width adjustment element. The footpad extends from the foot well of the vehicle and is configured for engagement by a foot. The footplate is movably mounted to the footpad. The width adjustment element is configured to enable regulated adjustment of the footplate along the width of the footpad. The adjustable footrest may further include a support trackway configured to define telescopic adjustment of the footplate along the width of the footpad. The footpad may include a pivotable side flap and the footplate may include a flange configured to operatively connect with the side flap. The side flap can pivot towards and away from the footpad body as the footplate is adjusted along the width of the footpad.

Abstract: A winch system and method includes a mount plate with a length and a width where the length of the mount plate includes a top, front and back and where the width of the mount plate is generally uniform and smaller at opposite ends and wider in between the opposite ends such that a support platform is provided and where the front and back of the length are conformed to fit over and attach with a bed rail in a vehicle. A winch assembly is connected with the mount plate at the support platform. A power source is connected with the winch assembly and a controller is connected with the winch assembly and the power source such that power to the winch assembly is controlled by operation of the controller.

Abstract: A vehicle mounted loading and unloading apparatus is provided which has a stationary mounting rack removably attachable to a roof of a vehicle and a top rack that includes a container for storing cargo, such as bales of hay. An adjustment mechanism is provided to move the top rack relative to the mounting rack from a transporting position to a loading/unloading position in which the top rack is lowered behind the vehicle to facilitate loading cargo. A movable shelf may be provided on the top rack for assisting with loading and unloading cargo. The shelf is slidable between a rear end of the top rack and a front end of the top rack for placing the cargo.

Abstract: An agricultural wagon for moving particulate material from within the wagon to a separate storage vessel is provided. The wagon includes a bin defined by walls. The wagon may also include one or two augers, such as a floor and lift auger for moving the material from within the bin to the storage vessel. The lift auger is movable relative to the storage bin such that it can dispense the material via a hood from either the left or right sides of the bin, such as at either the left or right and front corners of the bin. A mechanism including actuators and a guide can aid in moving the auger to the desired side for dispensing. The lift auger can further be folded in front of the bin when in a transport configuration, such as traveling on a road.

Abstract: A hose reel arrangement for sewer jetting includes a reel; a hose wound around the reel; a reel frame holding the reel; and a cover arrangement. The reel frame with the reel is rotatable about a frame axis perpendicular to a horizontal mounting surface. The cover arrangement is over a majority of the reel and reel frame. The cover arrangement is selectively movable to expose a portion of the reel to provide access to the hose. The cover arrangement is fixed in position relative to the rotatable reel frame and reel.

Abstract: Provided is a system for delivery and installation of automobile tires at a customer's location, the system comprising: an order system allowing the customer to place an order for the tires, and to reserve a delivery time window; a distribution center storing the tires; and a delivery system for delivering the tires to the customer and installing the tires on a customer's vehicle. Also provided is a method for delivery and installation of automobile tires at a customer's location, the method comprising: receiving a tire order from the customer and a desired delivery time window; locating a tire having specifications according to the order from the customer; delivering the tire from a distribution center to a customer's location; and installing the tire on a customer's vehicle at the customer's location.

Abstract: A method and a circuit arrangement for feeding n LED units (LED1 to LED5) of a lighting unit of a motor vehicle by way of a controlled power source (5) from a voltage source (2) having a fluctuating operating voltage (UB), in which the LED units (LED1 to LED5) are interconnected, and in particular k LED units (LED1 to LED5) of a series connection are short-circuited, when the operating voltage (UB) drops, taking a stored weighting with respect to the priority assigned to individual LED units into consideration, wherein current continues to flow simultaneously through (n?k) LED units.

Abstract: A modular light and accessory bar for a vehicle includes a top rail having a length selected to span a width of the vehicle along the top of the windshield, a right end, and a left end. A right side pillar is configured to be attached to the top rail at the right end thereof and extend downwardly therefrom. A left side pillar is configured to be attached to the top rail at the left end thereof and extend downwardly therefrom. The top rail is formed with at least one T-slot that extends along the length of the top rail. At least one bracket is configured to support a lighting fixture or accessory and is attachable to the T-slot of the top rail at a desired location therealong. The T-slot is configured to permit the at least one bracket to be slid to a desired location along the top rail and secured at that location. The top rail may be curved forwardly relative to the vehicle.

Abstract: A projection light module for a motor vehicle headlight with a low-beam diaphragm, which separates a low-beam volume of the projection light module located above this diaphragm from a high-beam volume of the projection light volume located below this diaphragm, and with a high-beam diaphragm arranged in the high-beam volume, which has a vertical diaphragm edge and which divides the high-beam volume into a high-beam volume lying to the right of it and a high-beam volume lying left to it. The low-beam diaphragm and the high-beam diaphragm are components of a composite diaphragm and the high-beam diaphragm is arranged in the high-beam volume obliquely to the optical axis of the projection light module so that its distance from the optical axis of the projection light module increases with increasing distance along the optical axis from the diaphragm edge.

Abstract: A vehicle system includes an autonomous driving sensor and a processor. The autonomous driving sensor is programmed to output an object detection signal representing an object near a host vehicle. The processor is programmed to output a headlight activation signal to activate vehicle headlights in response to receiving the object detection signal and while the host vehicle is operating in an autonomous mode.

Abstract: A vision system for a vehicle includes a camera having a field of view in a forward direction of travel of the vehicle. Image data captured by the camera is processed by an image processor of a control to determine location of objects present within a scene external the vehicle within the field of view of the camera. The image processor processes captured image data to detect lane markers on a road being driven by the vehicle and located within the field of view of the camera. The control receives vehicle data via a communication bus of the vehicle. The vehicle data includes at least (i) data indicative of speed of the vehicle and (ii) data indicative of trajectory of the vehicle. Responsive to processing by the image processor of captured image data, the control may control, at least in part, a pedestrian detection system of the vehicle.

Abstract: A lighting device for a vehicle may include a light source; a lens; and a first reflecting unit provided on a partial area of a front surface of the lens. The lighting device may also include a light reducer configured to reduce a size of light emitted from the light source and to emit light having a reduced size toward the first reflecting unit on the lens. The lighting device may further include a reflective fluorescent body disposed on a rear side of the lens and configured to convert a wavelength of light reflected from the first reflecting unit and to reflect light having a converted wavelength into the lens.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aerial lift, including: a lower portion with members for ground connection; a lifting structure; a platform supported by the lifting structure; and a lighting system. The aerial lift includes a control console on the platform, whose position is variable relative to the ground connection members. The lighting devices are arranged on the lower portion of the aerial lift and/or on the lifting structure or the platform and selectively generate light beams directed towards the ground and the immediate environment of the aerial lift, including at least partially an area beyond the edge of the members for connecting to the ground. The light beams are directed towards four sides, consisting of two opposing pairs of sides, of the aerial lift regardless of the position of the control console relative to the members for connecting to the ground. Also disclosed is a method for implementing such an aerial lift.

Abstract: A device for motor vehicle designed to emit light in a main direction of emission (X). The lighting device has at least one mount fixedly mounted in the lighting device, at least one vane, the vane being articulated to the mount and having a panel on which is arranged at least one light source suited to emitting light in a favored direction of radiation (Y), and an actuating device suited to causing the vane to pivot with respect to the mount between a rest position and an emission position in which the favored direction of radiation (Y) of the vane is close to the main direction of emission (X) or corresponds more or less to the main direction of emission (X) of the lighting device.

Abstract: An evacuation travelling control device has an evacuation direction judgment section for detecting an evacuation direction of an own vehicle during an evacuation travelling mode of the own vehicle and a light switching pattern generation section for generating a light pattern which relates to one or more combinations of lit and unlit states of lamps including direction indicators mounted on the own vehicle when informing the evacuation direction of the own vehicle detected by the evacuation direction judgment section to drivers of other vehicles and pedestrians around the own vehicle.

Abstract: A method for warning a vehicle driver of a third party vehicle, in particular of a motor vehicle, of a collision, the vehicle driver of the driving third party vehicle being warned by the host vehicle of an imminent collision with a correspondingly front host vehicle, and the vehicle driver of the tailgating third party vehicle is signaled the imminent collision with the host vehicle by a driver assistance system of the host vehicle. Also described is a computer program product, an arithmetic unit, or a processing device, which may be a control device or a control unit for a vehicle, as well as to a driver assistance system for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle.

Abstract: An illumination device includes a housing portion having an opening for inserting an object to be housed, and a bottom face capable of supporting the object to be housed; a light source; and a light-guide plate having a light-emitting face and guiding a light of the light source to emit light from the light-emitting face. The light-guide plate is disposed between the opening of the housing portion and the bottom face, and at least one portion of the light-emitting face of the light-guide plate is arranged to form an acute angle with respect to the bottom face so as to directly irradiate the bottom face from a diagonal direction.

Abstract: An attachment structure for a lighting device, with which it is possible to reduce the time that attachment requires and stably attach a lighting device to a curved surface on which the lighting device is to be attached without using a screw member. This attachment structure for a lighting device is equipped with: a base provided on a curved surface of a door lining and having a plate-shaped base section; and an attachment part provided on the base and used for affixing the lighting device to the base section.

Abstract: A vehicle display assembly includes a light source and a flexible light guide configured to emit light therefrom. The assembly may include a steering wheel assembly to which the flexible light guide is operably coupled. The vehicle display assembly may be configured to emit light in at least first, second, and third colors. For example, the vehicle display assembly may be configured to illuminate the flexible light guide in the first color in a first mode, in the second color in a second mode, and in the third color in a third mode.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a head unit, a vehicle including the same, and a method for controlling the vehicle having the head unit. The head unit includes: a controller configured to control an in-vehicle device contained in a vehicle by interacting with manipulation of a user device, where the controller is configured to: receive information from the user device; control the in-vehicle device based on the information; and perform a command for operating the in-vehicle device based on signal sensitivity of the information and a predetermined logic.

Abstract: An audio system of a vehicle includes: an acceleration state module that sets an acceleration state signal to a first state when a longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle is greater than a first predetermined acceleration, where the first predetermined acceleration is positive; a sound control module that selectively sets audio characteristics for an acceleration event in response to determinations that all of: (i) the acceleration state signal is in the first state; (ii) an electric motor is outputting positive torque to a powertrain of the vehicle; and (iii) a driver is applying pressure to an accelerator pedal; and an audio driver module that, based on the audio characteristics, applies power to speakers to output sound within a passenger cabin of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vision system for a vehicle includes multiple cameras disposed at a vehicle each having a field of view exterior of the vehicle. A display device is operable to display, for viewing by a driver of the vehicle, at least one of (a) video images captured by at least some of the cameras and (b) a composite image formed from image data captured by at least some of the cameras. The image data captured by at least some of the cameras is sent to a central video/image processor and the sent image data is substantially unmodified and is as captured by the respective ones of the camera or cameras. At least one of the cameras may have a tunable lens. The camera may provide almost raw image data to the display device and a graphic engine may run as a routine at the display device.

Abstract: An imager system and a display system for a vehicle are provided. The imager system includes at least one imager configured to capture a multi-focus image having depth data. The display system includes at least one display assembly configured to display a multi-focus image having depth data.

Abstract: A rearview device system includes a partially reflective, partially transmissive element, a display module in optical communication with the partially reflective, partially transmissive element, a display element, an optic block in optical communication with the display element, a first circuit board comprising at least one light source configured to emit illumination that propagates through the optic block and edge light the display element, an optic holder operably connected to the optic block, defining at least one aperture, a second circuit board comprising at least one light source configured to emit illumination that propagates through the at least one aperture and the optic block to back light at least one of a portion of the display element and an icon, and wherein light emitted by the light source of the first circuit board and the light source of the second circuit board is visible through the partially reflective, partially transmissive element.

Abstract: A vehicle center console includes an expandable top disposed on a storage bin. The center console is slidably connected to a floor pan and is movable towards the second-row seats. The expandable top includes a central component having an upper side and an underside, and a telescoping mechanism attached to first and second movable side components. The telescoping mechanism includes a body connected to the underside and a pair of telescoping arms extending from opposing sides of the body and movable between at least an extended position and a collapsed position. Each of the side components are attached to one of the arms such that undersides of the side components overlap the upper side of the central component when the arms are in the collapsed position, and the upper side of the central component is substantially flush with upper sides of the side components when the arms are in the extended position.

Abstract: A combined cup holder and storage bin is provided. Such a device includes a rotating body having a first feature, a second feature and a third feature. The rotating body is selectively displaceable into a first position orienting the first feature for use, a second position orienting the second feature for use and a third position orienting the third feature for use.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an article carrier system particularly adapted for use with a pickup truck. The system employs a first pair of support tracks secured to a roof surface of a pickup truck, and a rear spoiler portion coupled to each of the first support tracks and extending therebetween adjacent a rear area of the roof surface. A second pair of support tracks is secured to a pair of truck bed sidewalls. A combination spoiler/support subsystem is supported from the second pair of support tracks and is adjustably positionable to provide a variable spacing between the rear spoiler portion and the spoiler/support subsystem, to thus tailor the system to support articles of various lengths thereon. The rear spoiler portion and the spoiler/support subsystem provide an appearance of a single, integrated spoiler when positioned closely adjacent one another.

Abstract: A coupling assembly for connecting a rooftop cargo carrying system to a vehicle may include a coupler body. The coupler body may include a crossbar clamp configured to be coupled to a crossbar, the crossbar oriented transverse to a direction of vehicle travel. The coupling assembly may include a base connected to the coupler body configured to sit on a flush rail of a vehicle roof. The flush rail may be oriented generally parallel to the direction of vehicle travel. The coupling assembly may include a clip retention and adjustment mechanism connected to the coupler body with the clip retention and adjustment mechanism having an adjustment member. The clip retention and adjustment mechanism may be configured to interchangeably receive an inner clip and interchangeably receive an outer clip.

Abstract: A carrier apparatus for a vehicle is disposed on a bumper back beam in the rear part of a vehicle. The carrier apparatus normally is not exposed externally, and is withdrawn from the bumper back beam such that a bicycle can be loaded thereon when the bicycle is required to be loaded. It is thereby possible to preserve a vehicle's aesthetic exterior appearance and improve convenience. When the carrier is withdrawn, the license plate and the fixing bar rotate in concert with each other. When the carrier is retracted, the fixing bar and the license plate are folded together. Consequently, convenience is further increased, thereby improving the marketability of the carrier apparatus.

Abstract: A ratchet mechanism with a pawl slidably mounted on a ratchet bar. Two fingers in the pawl on opposite sides of ratchet bar pinch the bar between them when the pawl is pivoted to a pinch angle relative to the bar. A lever on the pawl pivots the pawl to release the fingers from the ratchet bar. An over-rotation stop on the pawl contacts the ratchet bar in the release position, and prevents the pawl from pivoting past the release position to a position that drags a finger against the ratchet bar. The over-rotation stop may extend from the pawl lever, contact and slide along the ratchet bar in the release position, and maintain an ideal release position of the pawl relative to the ratchet bar during sliding of the pawl on the ratchet bar. The ratchet bar may be toothless, providing smooth selection of stopping points on the bar.

Abstract: An embodiment of a camera module comprises: a lens part; a housing for coupling the lens part; a plurality of substrates which are disposed at an interval from each other inside the housing; and an electromagnetic field shielding part, disposed inside the housing, for preventing the occurrence of external leakage of electromagnetic field from each of the substrates, wherein the electromagnetic field shielding part may comprise a coupling means for coupling the plurality of substrates at an interval from each other in the optical axial direction of the lens part.

Abstract: A wiring harness which is wired between a car body and a sliding door which slides between a closing position and an opening position so as to open and close a doorway in the car body, the wiring harness includes an external member in which one end is supported rotatably about a perpendicular axis relative to the car body and in which the other end is supported rotatably about a perpendicular axis relative to the sliding door. The external member includes bending portions at a sliding door side and at a car body side respectively in a closing state that the sliding door is disposed in the closing position. The bending portions are bent in opposite directions to each other, and a curvature radius of one of the bending portions is smaller than a curvature radius of the other of the bending portions.