Patents Issued in September 20, 2018
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Publication number: 20180265018Abstract: Provided is a grommet and a grommet attachment structure configured to prevent a foreign object from entering. The grommet is externally mounted to a bundle of wires, and to a through hole formed in a panel disposed between a waterproof region and a non-waterproof region, the grommet includes a body portion fitted to the through hole; a waterproof-side protruding portion protrudes from the body portion to the waterproof region side; and a non-waterproof-side protruding portion protrudes from the body portion to the non-waterproof region side. The non-waterproof-side protruding portion includes a tubular portion surrounding the bundle of wires, and a projecting piece portion disposed along a portion of an outer circumference of the bundle of wires.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Tomohiro Yabashi
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Publication number: 20180265019Abstract: An assembly includes a sensor module having an external surface configured to receive a seal and defining a perimeter. The assembly includes a plurality of sensors supported by the sensor module. The assembly includes a lock movable between a locked state and an unlocked state and supported by the sensor module within the perimeter. A computer is supported by the sensor module and is programmed to actuate the lock.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Alan George Dry, Johnathan Andrew Line
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Publication number: 20180265020Abstract: Provided are a vehicle control device and a vehicle control method for keeping necessary functions effective until an occupant gets out of a vehicle. The vehicle control device include a vehicle exit detection part configured to detect a timing at which the occupant gets out of the vehicle, in accordance with a vehicle exit detection signal from a vehicle exit detector set in advance, and a power supply control part configured to control, when the timing at which the occupant gets out of the vehicle is detected by the vehicle exit detection part, a power supply control device so as to carry out any one of: shutting off a power supply to an in-vehicle device installed on the vehicle, thereby bringing the in-vehicle device into a stop state; and supplying a standby voltage to the in-vehicle device, thereby bringing the in-vehicle device into a sleep state.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Takahisa AOYAGI, Noritaka KOKIDO
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Publication number: 20180265021Abstract: A vehicle power supply control method includes switching, when a constant voltage is required of a power supply circuit in generating electric power by a power generator, the power supply circuit being connected to a primary storage battery and configured to be connected to a secondary storage battery that has a lower internal resistance than that of the primary storage battery, between connection of the secondary storage battery to the power supply circuit and disconnection of the secondary storage battery from the power supply circuit depending on the required constant voltage, current output to the power supply circuit by the power generator, and a state of charge of the secondary storage battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2015Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Akifumi Koishi, Masahiko Tahara, Atsushi Tezuka, Tomoyuki Koike, Munemitsu Watanabe, Terumasa Tsuchiya
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Publication number: 20180265022Abstract: The present invention provides an in-vehicle power supply device that suppresses a decrease in the supply voltage supplied to a first load caused by the current supplied to a second load. A first wiring line connects the first load and a main power storage device. A second wiring line connects the first load and a sub power storage device. The resistance value of the second wiring line is smaller than the resistance value of the first wiring line. A third wiring line connects the second load and the main power storage device. A fourth wiring line connects the second load and the sub power storage device. The resistance value of the fourth wiring line is larger than the resistance value of the third wiring line.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Hayato Fukushima
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Publication number: 20180265023Abstract: An energy absorber including a cover defining a cavity and a lattice core. The lattice core includes rod-shaped links having first and second ends connected at spaced nodes to form a three-dimensional structure disposed inside the cavity. The lattice core includes a first portion and a second portion that has a higher density than the first portion. The second portion is arranged behind the first portion relative to an expected direction of an impact with an object that initially contacts the cover in front of the first portion. A third portion may be arranged behind the second portion relative to the expected direction of an impact that has a higher density than the second portion. The first core may be a three-dimensional body having a negative Poisson's Ratio. The lattice core may be formed by an additive printing process.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Mohammed Omar FARUQUE, James Chih CHENG, Ching-Hung CHUANG
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Publication number: 20180265024Abstract: A collision detecting device for a motor vehicle for detecting a collision with a pedestrian has a pressure measuring chamber, which is formed by a tube, and a flexurally stiff structural element. The tube is formed to be deformable in the event of a collision, i.e. as a result of a collision of the motor vehicle with the pedestrian, and is correspondingly arranged. The tube is also supported in a direction, in particular in precisely one direction transverse to a vertical direction of the motor vehicle. In addition, the tube is essentially in particular flexurally stiffly supported on the structural element in precisely one, i.e. in exclusively one, vertical direction of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Bernt Arne Syvertsen
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Publication number: 20180265025Abstract: [Object] To improve load resistance performance in response to collision. [Solution] An end structure of a vehicle according to the present invention includes: a beam 2 that extends in a vehicle width direction; and a connecting structure 3 that connects the beam 2 to a vehicle body frame. In a cross-sectional view perpendicular to the vehicle width direction, the beam 2 includes a first top surface part 2a and a first bottom surface part 2b which face each other, a first side surface part 2c that connects one ends of the first top surface part 2a and the first bottom surface part 2b, and first flange parts 2d that are formed to protrude vertically outwardly at the other ends of the first top surface part 2a and the first bottom surface part 2b.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: NIPPON STEEL & SUMITOMO METAL CORPORATIONInventors: Yutaka MIKAZUKI, Eiji ISOGAI, Kenji YAMAMOTO, Takashi ARIGA, Seiya ISHII
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Publication number: 20180265026Abstract: A method for triggering at least two safety functions from a predefined plurality of safety functions in a motor vehicle, including a) recognizing a trigger signal for one first safety function, and b) generating a trigger signal for at least one second safety function, if according to step a) the trigger signal for the first safety function has been recognized, the first safety function being of a first function type and at least one of the second safety functions being of a second function type differing from the first function type.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Florian Oesterle, Heiko Freienstein, Joerg Moennich
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Publication number: 20180265027Abstract: An impact absorbing system includes a vehicle floor, a rocker, and a reinforcement member. The rocker is disposed below the vehicle floor. The reinforcement member is supported on the rocker. The reinforcement member is deployable from an undeployed position beneath the vehicle floor to a deployed position above the vehicle floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Saied Nusier, Mohammed Omar Faruque, Mohamed Ridha Baccouche, S.M. Iskander Farooq, Dean M. Jaradi
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Publication number: 20180265028Abstract: A vehicle input-operation assistance device includes: a traveling state detection section that detects a traveling state of a vehicle; an operation state detection section that detects an operation state of an operation member gripped by an occupant during operation; a support section that is capable of being stowed in an interior component of the vehicle, and that is capable of projecting from the interior component to a support position where the support section is capable of supporting an elbow of the occupant when the occupant is operating the operation member; and a controller that determines whether or not the elbow of the occupant operating the operation member needs to be supported based on information detected by the traveling state detection section and the operation state detection section and, in cases in which support is determined to be needed, controls the support section to project to the support position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Masashi MORI
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Publication number: 20180265029Abstract: A roof airbag apparatus may include: a gas injection unit configured to discharge gas; a tether guide extending in a longitudinal direction of a roof; and an airbag configured to be deployed by gas transferred from the gas injection unit. The airbag may include: a first chamber part coupled to the tether guide and configured to be deployed in a longitudinal direction of the tether guide by gas transferred from the gas injection unit; and a second chamber part coupled to the first chamber part, and configured to be deployed by gas transferred from the first chamber part and cover the first chamber part.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD.Inventors: Byung Ho MIN, Hae Kwon PARK, Seok Min LEE, Kyu Sang LEE, Jong Seob LEE
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Publication number: 20180265030Abstract: An airbag apparatus including: a first chamber connected to an inflator; a second chamber supported by the first chamber, and connected to the rear of the first chamber so as to support the head of a passenger in case of an oblique collision of a vehicle; a third chamber supported by the first chamber, connected to the rear of the first chamber, and disposed at one side of the second chamber so as to support the head of the passenger in case of a head-on collision of the vehicle; and a connection tether connecting the second and third chambers such that the second and third chambers are suppressed from separating from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Hae Kwon PARK, Ga Ram JEONG, Rae Ick JANG
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Publication number: 20180265031Abstract: A side airbag for a vehicle includes a main chamber and a necking chamber. The main chamber has an opening for connecting to an inflator and a first thickness in an inflated condition. The necking chamber is peripherally surrounded by the main chamber and is connected to the main chamber by a restrictive vent. The necking chamber has a second thickness in the inflated condition less than the first thickness and is aligned with a targeted body area.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Zhibing Deng, Deepak Patel, Krishnakanth E. Aekbote
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Publication number: 20180265032Abstract: Provided is a vehicle side airbag device including a shoulder protection part and a chest protection part and being capable of protecting the chest by the chest protection part that lifts an arm softly without flipping the same as required depending on a collision state while protecting a shoulder by the shoulder protection part.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: AUTOLIV DEVELOPMENT ABInventors: YUTO KOBAYASHI, YUTAKA NAKAJIMA
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Publication number: 20180265033Abstract: A restraint system includes a housing, a spool rotatably coupled to the housing, and an actuator fixed relative to the housing. The spool has a base plate with holes. The holes are spaced from each other circumferentially about the spool. The actuator has a pin movable between an engaged position extending into one of the holes and a disengaged position spaced from the holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Dean M. Jaradi, S.M. Iskander Farooq, Mohammed Omar Faruque
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Publication number: 20180265034Abstract: A seatbelt pretensioning retractor assembly for use in a passenger vehicle is provided. The pretensioning assembly includes a tube in fluid communication with a gas generator and a driving element disposed therein that travels in a first direction in response to actuation of the gas generator. The driving element includes a polymer rod. A stopper is coupled to an end portion of the polymer rod. In one example, a seal member is disposed between the gas generator and the stopper. In another example, the tube has an opening that is adjacent to an exit to facilitate venting gas from the gas generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Kenneth Herbert Kohlndorfer, Christopher D. Hall, Richard William Koning, Bin Wang
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Publication number: 20180265035Abstract: A seatbelt pretensioning retractor assembly for use in a passenger vehicle is provided. The pretensioning assembly includes a tube in fluid communication with a gas generator and a driving element disposed therein that travels in a first direction in response to actuation of the gas generator. The driving element includes a polymer rod. A stopper is coupled to a proximal end portion of the polymer rod. A piston-safety valve member is disposed between the gas generator and the stopper and is configured to allow gas from the gas generator to pass therethrough when the gas is at or above a predetermined pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Kenneth Herbert Kohlndorfer, Christopher D. Hall, Richard William Koning, Bin Wang
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Publication number: 20180265036Abstract: A seatbelt pretensioning retractor assembly for use in a passenger vehicle is provided. The pretensioning assembly includes a tube in fluid communication with a gas generator and a driving element disposed therein that travels in a first direction in response to actuation of the gas generator. The driving element includes a polymer rod with a recessed portion. A stopper is coupled to an end portion of the polymer rod. The tube includes a projection extending within the tube adjacent to the exit to define a constriction portion. The constriction portion is sized to permit the recessed portion of the polymer rod to pass therethrough while preventing the stopper from passing therethrough. The polymer rod has a retention feature for releasably engaging the projection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Kenneth Herbert Kohlndorfer, Christopher D. Hall, Richard William Koning, Bin Wang
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Publication number: 20180265037Abstract: After authenticating at least one functional component which is safety-relevant and/or emission-relevant to the driving mode of the motor vehicle with regard to whether the functional component is an original component of the motor vehicle or a functional component which has been replaced without authorization and/or has been manipulated without authorization, the operation of at least one other functional component of the motor vehicle is controlled in such a manner that the functionality or at least one functionality of the at least one other functional component is selectively restricted if the authentication which has been carried out reveals that the at least one functional component which is safety-relevant and/or emission-relevant to the driving mode of the motor vehicle has been replaced without authorization and/or has been manipulated without authorization.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2015Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicants: AUDI AG, VOLKSWAGEN AGInventors: Tom BRAHNER, Florian PLEBAN, Robert Helene ESCHERICH, Ralf AUGUSTIN, Boris HACKSTEIN
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Publication number: 20180265038Abstract: A control system for a vehicle includes a controller configured to send a mobile application part protocol (MAPP) message to the server requesting that further commands be sent via the MAPP. The control system may send the MAPP message responsive to receiving a message containing a wakeup command from a server and being unable to establish a packet switched connection with the server. The control system may start the vehicle responsive to receiving a MAPP message from the server containing a command to start the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Oliver Lei, Allen R. Murray
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Publication number: 20180265039Abstract: A vehicle access control system configured to estimate, based on received message, at least one of distance, position, or direction of a target to the vehicle prior to initiating the engine of the vehicle, the vehicle access control system comprises at least one of an occupancy/intrusion system, a gesture access entry system, a virtual key sharing system, or an event system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Vivek Jain, Maurizio Bocca, Huang Lee, Christoph Lang, Abtin Keshavarzian
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Publication number: 20180265040Abstract: A security-apparatus, comprising: a security-location-terminal, configured to receive security-location-information representative of a location of a key-module; and a lock-location-terminal, configured to receive lock-location-information representative of a location of a lock-module, a processor, configured to compare the security-location-information with the lock-location-information, and determine a security-condition-signal based on whether the location of the key-module is inside or outside of a predetermined-proximity of the location of the lock-module; and an output-terminal, configured to provide the security-condition-signal. The security-apparatus is configured to receive at least one of the security-location-information and the lock-location-information via a mobile telecommunications network.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Juergen Nowottnick, Frank Graeber
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Publication number: 20180265041Abstract: A discriminating unit discriminates and detects a first unlocking operation performed on an unlock sensor by insertion of a user's hand into a space from a first direction, and a second unlocking operation performed on the unlock sensor by insertion of the user's hand into the space from a second direction. If the first unlocking operation is detected, an unlock order unit causes lock devices to unlock all the doors of a vehicle, and if the second unlocking operation is detected, the unlock order unit causes the lock device to unlock only the door of a driver's seat of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Tomonori Watanabe
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Publication number: 20180265042Abstract: A proximity switch and moisture sensing assembly includes a vehicle window and a proximity switch including a proximity sensor located on the window and providing an activation field. The proximity switch and moisture sensing assembly also includes control circuitry monitoring a signal responsive to the activation field, determining a switch activation based on the signal, and determining a moisture value based upon the signal. A conductive shield may be disposed between the proximity sensors and the outside environment to reduce the effects of moisture on the outer side of the window.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Pietro Buttolo
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Publication number: 20180265043Abstract: A proximity switch assembly with humidity sensing is provided that includes a proximity sensor providing an activation field and control circuitry monitoring a signal responsive to the activation field, determining a switch activation based on the signal, and determining a humidity value based on the signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Pietro Buttolo, Manfred Koberstein, Paul Kenneth Dellock, William Stewart Johnston, Todd Jared Konet
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Publication number: 20180265044Abstract: Device (60) for connecting a windscreen wiper blade to a drive arm, comprising: a connector (24) that is designed to be rigidly connected to said blade and that includes first articulation means (38), an adapter (12) that is designed to be rigidly connected to said arm and that includes second articulation means (42) that are designed to cooperate with said first articulation means in order to form a first pivot axis (Y) between the adapter and the connector, which is a pivot axis between said blade and said arm, and a cover (62) that is designed to be attached to the connector, said cover being moveable from a first position in which the cover enables said adapter to be connected to said arm, and a second position in which the cover locks said connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Vincent Gaucher, Stéphane Houssat, Guillaume Mouleyre
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Publication number: 20180265045Abstract: The invention relates to an adapter (15) intended for connecting a wiper blade to an end portion (23) of a drive arm, including a first wall (16) and a second wall (19), the first wall (16) and the second wall (19) being interconnected by at least one linking wall (22), characterised in that the linking wall (22) intersects a median longitudinal plane (P2) of the adapter (15), and in that the first wall (16) has a first length (L1) which is greater than a second length (L2) of the second wall (19), the first length (L1) and the second length (L2) being measured according to straight lines parallel to the median longitudinal plane (P2), and in that the first wall (16) is provided with a means (33) for locking and/or unlocking the adapter (15) on the end portion (23).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Philippe Billot, Raphaël Meneguz, Venkadesh Murugan, Balamurugan Logaian, Velayutham Sorimuthu
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Publication number: 20180265046Abstract: The invention relates to a cap (17) which is configured to be assembled with a terminal segment (9) of a windscreen wiper arm (5) which is configured to be connected to a windscreen wiper (3), said terminal segment (19having a longitudinal end (11) bearing a transverse pin (13) which is configured to define a pivot axis of the windscreen wiper (3), the cap (17) comprising : an upper part (171) which is configured to cover the terminal segment (9) of the windscreen wiper arm (5) in the assembled state of the cap (17) on said terminal segment (9), a lower part (173), and at least one fixing means (23) which is configured to cooperate with the transverse pin (13). According to the invention, the lower part (173) of the cap (17) comprises at least one support means (19) which is produced integrally with the cap (17) and which is configured to cooperate with the terminal segment (9) of the windscreen wiper arm (5) for the assembly of the cap (17) with the terminal segment (9).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Giuseppe Grasso, Guillaume Barret
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Publication number: 20180265047Abstract: A vehicular washer device includes a tank that stores a washer fluid, a spray nozzle that sprays the washer fluid to a cleaning target, and a connection passage that connects the tank and the spray nozzles. A vortex tube that separates the washer fluid supplied from the tank into a hot fluid and a cold fluid and discharges the hot fluid toward the spray nozzles is interposed in the connection passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Takuro Hashimoto, Takeshi Sasaki
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Publication number: 20180265048Abstract: A system includes a sensor base, a sensor cover having a window that is rotatably mounted to the base. The system includes a contacting cleaner and a contactless cleaner. The system further includes a processor that is programmed to actuate, first, the contactless cleaner and, then, upon determining that opacity of the window exceeds a predetermined threshold after actuation of the contactless cleaner, the contacting cleaner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: David Schmidt
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Publication number: 20180265049Abstract: An apparatus includes a sensor supported by a sensor arm, a fan mounted in a position that is fixed relative to the sensor, and a duct. The sensor includes a cylindrical window defining an axis. The duct is positioned to deliver air from the fan toward the cylindrical window. The duct has an opening extending along an arc of a circle centered on the axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: David Schmidt, Scott Black
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Publication number: 20180265050Abstract: A portable device for removal of debris thats inside eighteen wheeler trailers is manufactured using various processes and materials. In one embodiment, the debris removal device includes an air hose attached to a reel encased in a weatherproof wear resistant enclosure. Because the hose connects to an air supply and spray nozzle, the enclosure has openings for access to air hose. Additionally, a fitting on each end of the air hose allows air supply and air delivery attachment advantageously eliminates sweeping which could fatigue drivers further. Accordingly, the device has lower environment impact than commonly used gas or electric leaf blowers. Permanent mounting solutions that may be desirable for trailers owners are also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Donald Edgar Murray, JR.
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Publication number: 20180265051Abstract: Disclosed is a dual squeegee apparatus that may be sold to fuel station chains to replace the previous single squeegee designs, and thus offer patrons the ability to clean exterior automotive mirrors, lights and smaller windows in addition to the rest of the windows. This may enable fuel station chains to benefit from offering a competitive advantage to their customers to ideally secure more fuel sales and customer attention. This idea has very important benefits: It allows customers to clean the exterior of their vehicles mirrors, lights and smaller windows in addition to the rest of the windows. Never previously offered by any fuel station chains, and by facilitating extra customer service for the purchasing fuel station chains, this may in turn secure more sales and suggests increased profits.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Craig Stephen CORMIER
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Publication number: 20180265052Abstract: Methods and systems of and for improving the lateral stabilization trailers and recreational vehicles. Methods and systems of and for preventing lateral movement or “side-to-side rocking” of a trailer or recreational vehicle includes laterally extending diagonal legs or struts connected and/or braced with a single chain or cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: James Wyatt HOLES
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Publication number: 20180265053Abstract: A work vehicle equipped with: a straight-traveling system transmission path including a first stepless transmission device (17); a turning system transmission path including a second stepless transmission device (13); left and right traveling units (3) that receive a driving force from an engine (5) and move the work vehicle in forward and in reverse; and a brake operation tool (35) that actuates a brake mechanism (751). The output of the straight-traveling system transmission path and the output of the turning system transmission path are combined to drive the traveling units (3). When the operation amount to the brake operation tool (35) exceeds a first predetermined amount, a control section (813, 814) blocks the driving force output from the first stepless transmission device (17), and at the same time, sets a swash plate of the second stepless transmission device (13) in a neutral state.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: Yanmar Co., Ltd.Inventors: Katsumi FUJIKI, Keisuke IWAMURA
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Publication number: 20180265054Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor assembly for recognizing a state of a roadway, including a sensor device, which is adapted to capture an impact of water on a wheel arch lining of a motor vehicle during a travel of the motor vehicle on the roadway, and including a control device for recognizing the state of the roadway based on the impact of the water captured by means of the sensor device, wherein the sensor device includes an ultrasonic sensor, which is adapted to receive an ultrasonic signal and which is additionally adapted to capture the impact of the water on the wheel arch lining.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Heiko Hofmann, Thomas Jung, Stefan Jacobi, Bernhard Schmiedel, Timo Maise, Natalie Weber, Thomas Schuler
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Publication number: 20180265055Abstract: A brake fluid pressure control device for vehicles with bar handle which is configured to start a holding control of a fluid pressure of a wheel brake according to wheel deceleration calculated based on a wheel speed of the vehicle is provided. In the brake fluid pressure control device, the vehicle includes an acceleration sensor which is configured to detect acceleration in a front-rear direction of the vehicle, acceleration, detected by the acceleration sensor, which occurs in a rearward direction when the vehicle is decelerating is detected as a positive value, and the holding control is started when it is judged that the acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor is larger than or equal to a detection acceleration threshold value and the wheel deceleration is smaller than or equal to a wheel deceleration threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Tetsuya Hasegawa
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Publication number: 20180265056Abstract: A brake control device for vehicles with bar handle includes: a wheel speed obtaining unit obtaining a speed of a wheel; an estimated vehicle body speed setting unit setting an estimated vehicle body speed; a control unit performing fluid pressure control to raise, reduce or hold a brake fluid pressure; and a bank angle obtaining unit obtaining a bank angle. The estimated vehicle body setting unit sets a limit value of a change amount when the estimated vehicle body speed decreases at a time of braking of the vehicle, and sets the estimated vehicle body speed based on the limit value when a deceleration amount of the speed of the wheel on a braked side is larger than the limit value, and the estimated vehicle body speed setting unit corrects the limit value so that the change amount decreases as the obtained bank angle increases.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Tetsuya HASEGAWA
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Publication number: 20180265057Abstract: A brake fluid pressure control device for vehicles with bar handle, includes: an acceleration acquiring unit which is configured to acquire acceleration that occurs in the vehicle; and a control unit which is configured to judge a probability of occurrence of a rear-wheel lift based on the acceleration acquired by the acceleration acquiring unit, and which is configured to perform a pressure reduction control on a front wheel brake when judging that the occurrence of the rear-wheel lift is probable, the control unit which is configured to adjust a degree of pressure reduction of the pressure reduction control based on a differentiation value of the acceleration acquired by the acceleration acquiring unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Tetsuya HASEGAWA
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Publication number: 20180265058Abstract: A brake fluid pressure control device for vehicles with bar handle which is configured to start a holding control of a fluid pressure of a wheel brake according to wheel deceleration calculated based on a wheel speed of the vehicle is provided. In the brake fluid pressure control device, the vehicle includes an acceleration sensor which is configured to detect acceleration in a front-rear direction of the vehicle, acceleration, detected by the acceleration sensor, which occurs in a rearward direction when the vehicle is decelerating is detected as a positive value, and the holding control is started when it is judged that the acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor is larger than or equal to a detection acceleration threshold value and the wheel deceleration is smaller than or equal to a wheel deceleration threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Tetsuya HASEGAWA, Yuki KINOSHITA
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Publication number: 20180265059Abstract: A method for determining the lean angle of a two-wheeler in which the axle load on at least one wheel is ascertained and the lean angle is calculated as a function of the axle load.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Gian Antonio D' Addetta, Thomas Lich
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Publication number: 20180265060Abstract: Provided is a braking device capable of improving ease of layout inside a housing. The braking device includes: a housing, a pump provided in the housing, a suction oil passage provided inside the housing, and connected to a suction part of the pump, and a reservoir provided inside the housing, having an opening for connection to an oil passage outside the housing on an outer surface of the housing. The suction oil passage open in the reservoir. Brake fluid is reserved in the reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Ryohei MARUO, Chiharu NAKAZAWA
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Publication number: 20180265061Abstract: A power-operated hydraulic brake system for a wheeled vehicle includes a main brake line; a brake valve configured to input a target brake pressure into the main brake line, the brake vale configured to be actuated via a brake pedal; a plurality of wheel brake lines branching off from the brake valve, each of which leads to an actuating unit of a wheel brake; and a valve assembly of an ABS control system. The valve assembly includes an inlet valve arranged between the main brake line and one of the wheel brake lines, and an outlet valve arranged between the relevant wheel brake line and an unpressurized return line. The inlet valve and the outlet valve are pressure-controlled 2/2-way switching valves with correspondingly large switching cross sections, and the inlet valve and the outlet valve are each assigned at least one pilot valve designed as a solenoid switching valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Mirko Bruett, Michael Haverkamp
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Publication number: 20180265062Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle includes a frame including a front frame part and a separate rear frame part connected to the front frame part via frame joints. A surface is supported by one of the front frame part and the rear frame part. An engine is supported by the rear frame part and is positioned behind the seating surface. Front wheels operably coupled to the front frame part are drivingly coupled to the engine via a front drive unit. Rear wheels operably coupled to the rear frame part are drivingly coupled to the engine via a rear drive unit. A brake system is mounted to the frame and includes front wheel brakes and rear wheel brakes. The brake system further includes a brake modulator and a master brake cylinder operably connected to the brake modulator. The brake modulator is mounted to the front frame part.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Lee N. Bowers, Dustin M. Schroeder, Scott D. Batdorf, Jason A. Sovern
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Publication number: 20180265063Abstract: A vehicle braking system for a vehicle combination includes a first brake axle including a first actuatable brake, a second brake axle including a second actuatable brake, a third brake axle including a third actuatable brake, a first valve controlling actuation of the first actuatable brake and actuation of the second actuatable brake, and a second valve controlling actuation of the second actuatable brake and actuation of the third actuatable brake.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Paul C. Niglas, Michael D. Tober, David W. Howell
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Publication number: 20180265064Abstract: A method of controlling deceleration of a vehicle which includes the steps of sensing the speed of rotation of the output shaft and generating an output shaft speed signal. The method also includes deriving from the output shaft speed signal a deceleration signal indicative of deceleration of the vehicle, and generating in accordance with a selectively effective feedback control scheme a braking command. The method further includes using the output shaft speed signal to calculate a maximum braking power signal and modulating the braking command in dependence on the maximum braking power signal in order to limit the braking power applied in the SAHR brake. The maximum braking power signal is determined in dependence on the heat dissipating capacity of the SAHR brake and is such as to give rise to a constant or approximately constant value of braking power dissipated in the SAHR brake.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLCInventor: Gabriele Morandi
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Publication number: 20180265065Abstract: Disclosed is an automatic brake backup control system and method for a train equipped with an electronic airbrake system and including at least one locomotive, a brake pipe, a source of control pressure, and at least one brake. The system includes a pneumatic operating unit that includes a brake pipe control portion. The brake pipe control portion includes a primary passage network, a control passage network, and an equalizing reservoir control chamber configured to control air pressure of the brake pipe. The brake pipe control portion also includes a first and second electronically controlled charge valve, and a first and second electronically controlled vent valve. The brake pipe control portion further includes an operating state control configured to switch operation of the at least one locomotive between a normal operation mode and a backup operation mode in response to an input by an operator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Gary Lee Bailey
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Publication number: 20180265066Abstract: A method and device supply a vehicle with main and auxiliary air, wherein the device includes a compressor driven via an electric motor for generating compressed air to fill at least one main air tank for supplying pneumatic units of the vehicle, wherein the vehicle has at least one first and second power source for supplying electric energy, wherein a pneumatic actuator that upgrades the vehicle and activates the first power source is provided with the compressed air produced by the compressor in that, in that phase, the second power source feeds the electric motor of the compressor, wherein a switching valve device supplies the compressed air for upgrading to an auxiliary air tank associated with the pneumatic actuator, and otherwise the switching valve device supplies the compressed air produced by the to the main air tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Gert ASSMANN, Thomas MERKEL, Peter BERGER, Boris WITTICH
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Publication number: 20180265067Abstract: A method for ensuring the functionality of an operating element operated by an operator for operating an automated parking brake for a motor vehicle includes carrying out a simple quality check of the operating element when a defined first condition is fulfilled. The method further includes carrying out an extended quality check of the operating element when a defined second condition is fulfilled.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Bernd Stoehr, Toni Frenzel