Abstract: A vacuum cleaner configured to be mounted in a vehicle. The vacuum cleaner includes a vacuum module configured to draw a vacuum, and a collector module configured to collect debris, the collector module having an accessible portion and a liner. A duct operatively couples the vacuum module to the collector module. In addition, a release member is disposed on the top portion of the collector module and is moveable between a resting position and a release position. A locking bar is in contact with the release member and has a portion adapted to engage the liner of the collector module when the release member is in a resting position. Upon actuating the release member towards the release position, the release member moves the portion of the locking bar out of engagement with the liner and the collector module is disengaged from the vacuum module.

Abstract: A coupling includes a coupling male having an engaging head and a coupling female having an engaged beam. The engaged beam is pushed and elastically deformed by the engaging head in a direction perpendicular to an inserting direction of the coupling male into the coupling female when the engaging head is engaging the engaged beam. It is not necessary to provide a pair of slits at the coupling male for causing the engaging head to engage the engaged beam. As a result, a length of the coupling male in the inserting direction of the coupling male can be made small. As a result, a thickness of the door apparatus can be made smaller than that of a conventional door apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bicycle carrier for a vehicle which allows a bicycle to be safely fixed and transported upside down, and the bicycle carrier includes: a vertical support 20 which is rotatably connected to a base support rod 10; a horizontal support 30 which is rotatably connected to the base support rod 10 so as to form a fixed angle with the vertical support 20; a bicycle holder 40 which is rotatably connected to the base support rod 10; an angle fixing holder 50 which is connected between the horizontal support 30 and the bicycle holder 40 so as to fix an angle between the horizontal support and the bicycle holder; two handlebar fixing holders 60 which are slidably installed at both sides of the base support rod 10; a bicycle frame fixing holder 70 which fixes a horizontal frame 120 of the bicycle; and three fixing straps (80; 82, 83, and 84) which are adjustable in length, in which the three fixing straps 80 are fixed to the vehicle and securely tightened, a bicycle 100 is turned upside

Abstract: Display systems for a vehicle are contemplated that comprise a seat display unit coupled with a display screen, where the display screen is affixed to a seat back and the seat display unit is disposed within the seat back. The display screen is fixed to the seat back such that its relative position with the seat back remains constant when the seat back is reclined. The seat display unit is coupled to the seat back, such that the seat display unit automatically tilts or pivots when the seat back is reclined, and while the display screen does not move relative to the seat back.

Abstract: Image recording device provided with a fixed part for at least partial inclusion in and/or on the body of a motor vehicle, and a movable part which contains at least one optical element, the optical element comprising at least one optical sensor and/or a lens unit, and an adjustment device provided with a power source, for adjusting the movable part between a first position and a second position, wherein during use in the first position the movable part is wholly or partly included in the body, and in the second position the movable part extends at an angle with respect to the body, such that at least the optical element carried by the movable part extends at least partly outside the body, wherein the movable part pivots from the second position about a, preferably substantially vertical, axis to the first position and vice versa.

Abstract: A cross bar for mounting a vehicle topper to a roof of a vehicle has a center section with a substantially rectangular cross section. Tapered sections are attached at a proximal end to each side of the center section. Outer plates are located on the distal end of each respective tapered section. The tapered sections increase in cross sectional area from their distal end to their proximal end.

Abstract: A touch control system for a vehicle may include a detector portion disposed on a head lining of a vehicle, and a communication module configured to receive a signal from the detector portion and transmit the signal to a device to be controlled by the signal.

Abstract: The invention comprises a decorative fender accessory to a fix to the outside surface of a manufacturer's original fender to create the appearance of a custom off-road fender without the need to replace the original fender. Car specific. Limit the flare to no thicker than three-quarters inch. Aluminum, steel, acrylic, ABS, rigid or flexible materials.

Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for a wire harness routing aid. An example wire harness routing aid for a vehicle includes an extruded core made of a thermosetting polymer. The example wire harness routing aid also includes a plurality of wires positioned around an exterior of the extruded core. Additionally, the wire harness routing aid includes a fastening layer to affix the plurality of wires to the extruded core.

Abstract: A self-driving vehicle (SDV) can operate by analyzing sensor data to autonomously control acceleration, braking, and steering systems of the SDV along a current route. The SDV includes a number of sensors generating the sensor data and a control system to detect conditions relating to the operation of the SDV, such as vehicle speed and local weather, select a set of sensors based on the detected conditions, and prioritize the sensor data generated from the selected set of sensors to control aspects relating to the operation of the SDV.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for adjusting a configuration data set in a control device of a motor vehicle. The configuration data set is to be installed reliably in the control device. According to the disclosure, an energy requirement of all vehicle components required for the adjustment of the configuration data set is predicted, a currently available remaining energy of an energy storage device of the motor vehicle is determined, and during a parked phase of the motor vehicle, when the drive motor is switched off, a trigger signal for adjusting the configuration data set is transmitted to the vehicle components if the currently remaining energy is greater than the predicted energy requirement. A control apparatus for carrying out the method and a motor vehicle having the control apparatus are also disclosed.

Abstract: A plurality of messages received within a predetermined period of time are prioritized. Each of the messages include data relating to one of a plurality of vehicle systems. An output is actuated in a wearable device according to a highest priority message.

Abstract: A method for detecting a special operating state of a motor vehicle which differs from a normal operating state of the motor vehicle, in which a noise emitted by the motor vehicle during operation of the motor vehicle is captured in the interior of the motor vehicle using a mobile apparatus which is separate from the motor vehicle, and the noise is compared with a plurality of reference noises provided by the mobile apparatus, the noise being assigned to a most similar reference noise of the plurality of reference noises on the basis of the comparison if a minimum similarity value is exceeded, and the special operating state being detected by the assignment which has been carried out.

Abstract: An apparatus for an interior vehicle compartment comprises a seat adapted for moving in a travel direction and a console coupled to the movable seat. The console may include one or more of the following: (a) a collapsible portion for collapsing as a body portion of the console travels with the movable seat in the travel direction; (b) a stepped interface for connecting with the movable seat; (c) a rear drawer with a tiltable door to facilitate access by rear passengers; and (d) a deployable holder for a mobile handheld computer. A stationary base may also be provided for supporting the console during movement, such as along guide rails, which base may contain HVAC components, such as ducts, or electronic components, such as wires. Instead of a mechanical connection using a stepped interface, the coupled movement may also be achieved by commonly controlled motors for the seat and console.

Abstract: An in-vehicle power supply apparatus supplies power to an external load while bypassing the occurrence of an overcurrent, even when there is a failure on a main battery side or a failure on a sub-battery side includes a main battery and a sub-battery and two relays. One of the relays is connected to the main battery via the other relay, and transitions from a closed to an open state when an overcurrent flows thereto after the other relay transitions from the closed state to the open state. The other relay transitions from the closed state to the open state when an overcurrent flows thereto. The sub-battery is connected to the main battery via both of the relays. The main battery is connected to a backup load, bypassing both of the relays. A sub-power supply path connects the sub-battery and the backup load via the one relay.

Abstract: A vehicle seat comprises: a pair of opposed frames disposed opposite to and separately from each other; a pair of connecting frames disposed separately from each other in a perpendicular direction perpendicular to an opposing direction of the pair of opposed frames, the connecting frames being configured to connect the pair of opposed frames; a bridging wire disposed to bridge the pair of connecting frames; a reinforcing wire disposed to cross the bridging wire as viewed from an occupant side; and a plate-shaped plastic member configured to cover the bridging wire and the reinforcing wire at least at their crossover such that the bridging wire and the reinforcing wire are arranged to be spaced apart from and thus kept out of contact with each other, the bridging wire and the reinforcing wire being connected with the plate-shaped plastic member.

Abstract: In one example, a load-bearing, three-dimensional printed part resists a load. The load-bearing part has a load-receiving member, a support member, and a network of interconnected branches. The load-receiving member has an outer surface that receives the load. The support member is offset from the load-receiving member along a first direction. The network of interconnected branches extends from the load-receiving member to the support member, and includes a first primary branch and an auxiliary branch. The first primary branch has a first primary-branch end attached to one of the load-receiving member and the support member. The auxiliary branch has a first auxiliary-branch end attached to the first primary branch, and a second auxiliary-branch end attacked to one of (i) the load-receiving member, (ii) the support member, and (iii) a second primary branch.

Abstract: A collision detection device for a motor vehicle includes a pressure measurement chamber formed by a hose. A projection is disposed on the outer circumference of the hose in such a way that the hose deforms more readily in case of a collision. This makes it easier for the pressure to change in the pressure measurement chamber.

Abstract: Provided is a rear guard structure system including: a chassis frame attached to the bottom of a vehicle; a plurality of guard stays having one ends hinge-coupled to chassis-frame hinges at both sides of the chassis frame through first hinges; and a rear guard attached to the other ends of the guard stays. A first stopper is mounted around the first hinge so as to restrict rotation of the guard stay, and includes a first buffer member to reduce shock or vibration when the rear guard is vertically vibrated.

Abstract: An emergency notification system comprises an emergency notification unit 10, an audio control unit 30, and a speaker drive unit 40 for driving a vehicle-mounted speaker 42 based on control by the audio control unit 30, wherein the emergency notification unit 10 comprises: a muting control section 21 operable, upon receiving a vehicle emergency signal, to transmit, to the audio control unit 30, a muting request signal B for muting the vehicle-mounted speaker 42, and to receive, from the audio control unit 30, a muting confirmation signal E indicating that the vehicle-mounted speaker 42 has been muted based on the muting request signal B; and a power supply control section 23 operable, when the muting control section 21 fails to receive the muting confirmation signal E in response to the transmission of the muting request signal B, to shut off supply of electric power to the speaker drive unit 40.

Abstract: A vehicle airbag apparatus includes a curtain airbag, a collision direction detector, a deployment inhibitor, and an airbag controller. The curtain airbag is deployable in an interior of a vehicle from an upper portion on a side of the vehicle so as to cover a side window of the vehicle. The collision direction detector detects a collision direction of a collision object and the vehicle. The deployment inhibitor partially suppresses deployment of the curtain airbag. In response to the collision direction detector detecting a substantially forward collision of the vehicle, the airbag controller deploys the curtain airbag in such a manner as to activate the deployment inhibitor to suppress deployment of the curtain airbag over an area interfering with an extending portion of a seat belt being worn by an occupant.

Abstract: In one embodiment, perception data is received perceiving a driving environment surrounding an ADV, including an object in front of the ADV. In response the perception data, a collision detection system determines a relative speed and distance between the ADV and the object based on the perception data. The collision detection system determines whether a collision between the ADV and the object is avoidable in view of the physical driving limitation associated with the ADV. The physical driving limitation may include a maximum braking capability or a maximum deceleration rate that can be applied to the ADV. If it is determined that such a collision is unavoidable, an airbag is deployed prior to the collision between the ADV and the object.

Abstract: An assembly for a vehicle having a closure panel is disclosed. The assembly includes a sensor, a housing supporting the sensor within the closure panel between a first deployed position and a second deployed position, a link rotatably attached to the housing and a plunger coupled to the link. The sensor is operable to sense an area proximate to the closure panel in the first deployed position and in the second deployed position. The plunger is operable to selectively engage a surface of the vehicle to move the housing between the first deployed position and the second deployed position via the link.

Abstract: A computer that includes memory that stores instructions executable by a processor. The computer may be programmed to: receive image data that includes a vehicle seat and an occupant within a vehicle cabin; determine, using the received data, an orientation of the seat and an orientation of the occupant; and perform a vehicle function based on the determination.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for imaging occupants are provided. The apparatus includes a reflective surface; an imaging sensor configured to capture an image of the reflective surface; and a controller configured to process the captured image and control to perform a function based on the captured image. The method and apparatus may be implemented in a vehicle to detect occupant movement and behavior.

Abstract: A method for adapting a triggering algorithm of a personal restraint device of a vehicle is described. The method includes at least one step of reading in and a step of outputting. In the step of reading in, an object signal is read in that represents a recognition of a mobile object situated in the area of a person in the vehicle during a trip. In the step of outputting, a control signal is outputted that is designed to modify the triggering algorithm of the personal restraint device using the object signal.

Abstract: Provided is a damping member for a vehicle having excellent efficiency of input energy absorption. A damping pad serving as a damping member for a vehicle includes a base plate portion having a flat plate shape, a vertical wall arranged at a rim of the base plate portion in a flange-like manner, a plurality of ribs arranged in parallel as rising from the base plate portion, each of the ribs connected to a vertical wall as extending in a direction intersecting with the vertical wall, and a fragile section arranged between adjacent two of the ribs. The fragile section includes a groove formed at the vertical wall and a slit formed at the base plate portion.

Abstract: An occupant protection device including a three-point seat belt, a waist air bag, and an anterior air bag. The three-point seat belt restrains an occupant seated in a seat of an automobile. The waist air bag is provided on the seat belt and deployable in front of a waist of the occupant. The anterior air bag is deployable on a front side of the waist air bag in such a manner that a load of a collapsing upper body of the occupant seated in the seat acts on the anterior air bag. The waist air bag is deployable so as to be stiffer than the deployed anterior air bag, in such a manner that the waist air bag is pushed towards the waist by the anterior air bag deformed by the load of the collapsing upper body acting on the anterior air bag.

Abstract: A knee protection airbag device includes: a case including a circumferential wall part surrounding a protrusion opening and extending in a front side; and an airbag cover, made by rigidity resin, covering the protrusion opening and being connected to the case. The airbag cover includes: a connection wall part which extends forward from a front side of the decorative panel, and is arranged to cover an upper side of an upper wall part on an upper side in the circumferential wall part of the case. The connection wall part includes an engaging hole. The upper wall part includes a metal engaging hook protruding upward to be inserted into the engaging hole. The airbag cover includes a shield part configured to hide the engaging hook from a visual line. The shield part is integrally formed during molding of the airbag cover.

Abstract: An air bag chute assembly mounts a passenger air bag module to an automotive instrument panel. An outer flange collar of the assembly attaches to the instrument panel and defines a windshield-facing side. A tubular chute extends interiorly from the collar to a lower end that attaches to the air bag module. A door flap is disposed in an upper end of the chute. An S-shaped hinge has a first edge attached to the door flap. An apron extends from the collar laterally into the deployment path from the windshield-facing side. A second edge of the hinge attaches to the apron so that a sweep zone of the door flap is shifted by a distance corresponding to a reduction in a width of the deployment path at the upper end caused by the apron, reducing interference between the flap and a windshield during air bag deployment.

Abstract: An occupant protection device includes a knee air bag. The knee air bag is configured to be deployed rearwardly from a front of right and left knees of an occupant seated in a seat of a vehicle towards the knees to press the knees from the front. The knee air bag includes at least either one of a right side inclined surface and a left side inclined surface. The right side inclined surface is configured to come in contact, from a right side, with the right knee of the occupant seated in the seat and the left side inclined surface is configured to come in contact with the left knee of the occupant from a left side.

Abstract: An occupant protection device includes a vertical air bag. The vertical air bag is deployable downward at least from above a shoulder of an occupant seated in a seat of a vehicle. During deployment, the vertical air bag is bent in such a manner that a deployed direction distal end portion is, at a portion in front of an upper body of the occupant seated in the seat, oriented towards a waist of the occupant. During the development, in a state in which the vertical air bag is bent, the deployed direction distal end portion comes in contact with a frontal portion of the occupant seated in the seat.

Abstract: A pedestrian protection apparatus for a motor vehicle front end has a leg-contacting segment which, in a pre-impact position, is arranged completely above an approach plane of the vehicle (which is defined by way of a front approach angle of the motor vehicle), and can be adjusted into a post-impact position by means of a force deflecting apparatus by way of at least proportionally vertical deflection of an impact force which acts along the longitudinal direction. In a post-impact position, the contact segment is arranged at least partially below the approach plane and lower than a bumper crossmember.

Abstract: A seatbelt assembly includes a seatbelt, a conductive sensing conductor and a conductive shield. The seatbelt has a lap band. The conductive sensing conductor is fixed to a first side of the lap band. The conductive shield is fixed to a second side of the lap band and is substantially aligned with and substantially overlaps the sensing conductor. An insulating layer is disposed between the sensing conductor and the conductive shield.

Abstract: A roll bar system for a motor vehicle includes a roll bar pipe having a first hole formed in the roll bar pipe, a collar disposed within the first hole of the roll bar pipe, a seat belt assembly, and a fastener. The seat belt assembly includes a seat belt and an anchor. The anchor include an engagement mechanism for engaging the seat belt and a flange having a fastener hole. The fastener attaches the flange of the anchor to the collar.

Abstract: A vehicle-sensitive sensor for a self-locking belt retractor, including a carrier part (4), a locking lever (2) including an engagement point (3), and a sensor mass (1) coupled to the locking lever (2), disposed as standing upright on a supporting face (5) of the carrier part (4) and tiltable with respect to the carrier part (4) The sensor mass (1) includes a sensor part (6), made of a first material, resting on the supporting face (5), and of a mass part (7), made of a second material, connected to the sensor part (6), disposed above the supporting face (5), wherein the first material forming the sensor part (6) has a lower density and a lesser hardness than the second material forming the mass part (7).

Abstract: A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collects, charges and distributes portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). Vehicle diagnostic data of a vehicle using the portable electrical energy storage device is stored on a diagnostic data storage system of the portable electrical energy storage device during use of a respective portable electrical energy storage device by a respective vehicle. Once the user places the portable electrical energy storage device in the collection, charging and distribution machine, or comes within wireless communications range of a collection, charging and distribution machine, a connection is established between the collection, charging and distribution machine and the portable electrical energy storage device.

Abstract: Provided is an electronic key system capable of providing an instruction to an automobile through a portable device having biometric authentication of a user. When biometric information of a wearer is detected by a biometric recognition sensor, a portable device worn on a user determines with a biometric authentication unit whether or not the detected biometric information is matched with biometric information of a previously-registered user. When the biometric authentication unit authorizes that the wearer is a registered user, the portable device enables, through a communication control unit, near-distance wireless communication with a control unit mounted on an automobile through a wireless communication device. Thus, the portable device can provide an operational instruction to the automobile through wireless communication with the control unit.

Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to surveillance of a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method includes, in response to detecting a surveillance event associated with the vehicle, collecting information from one or more sensors of the vehicle about the surveillance event. The method includes classifying the information according to a security profile to identify a threat type and a threat level of the surveillance event. The method includes controlling the vehicle to provide a response to the surveillance event according to the threat type and the threat level.

Abstract: In some examples, a system, configured to mount on an ownship vehicle, includes a transceiver configured to receive positioning signals and receive surveillance signals including surveillance data from a second vehicle and processing circuitry configured to determine a location of the ownship vehicle based on the positioning signals received by the transceiver and determine expected characteristics of the surveillance signals based on the surveillance data. In some examples, the processing circuitry is further configured to compare the expected characteristics and actual characteristics of the surveillance signals received from the second vehicle and determine that the surveillance signals include a discrepancy indicative of false positioning signals in response to comparing the expected characteristics and the actual characteristics.

Abstract: A windscreen wiper device (1) of the flat blade type comprising an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade (2) of a flexible material, which can be placed in abutment with a windscreen to be wiped, which wiper blade includes at least one groove (3), in which groove a longitudinal strip (4) of the carrier element is disposed, which windscreen wiper device comprises a connecting device (6) for an oscillating arm (7), wherein the oscillating arm can be pivotally connected to the connecting device about a pivot axis (11) near one end, the connecting device comprising at least two parts (8, 9) provided with protrusion/hole means arranged for pivotally and detachably connecting the parts together through a snapping operation, wherein the first part is retained onto the wiper blade and wherein the second part comprises a channel arranged for inserting the oscillating arm therein, wherein the windscreen wiper device is provided with retaining means arranged for retaining the connecting

Abstract: A distribution apparatus installed in a washer liquid passage has an intake passage which reciprocates in a circumferential direction of a circle about a pivot shaft in a linked manner with a wiper arm and to which a washer liquid is supplied, a first ejection passage disposed further outside in a radial direction of the circle than the intake passage and disposed at a position offset toward one side in the circumferential direction with respect to the intake passage, and a second ejection passage disposed further outside in the radial direction of the circle than the intake passage and disposed at a position offset toward the other side in the circumferential direction with respect to the intake passage. A washer nozzle is connected to at least one of the first ejection passage and the second ejection passage.

Abstract: A cleaning system for cleaning a surface of a windshield, window, light or side mirror of a vehicle or the surface of a window of a building includes at least one air flow generator, a plurality of nozzles, and a system of pipes and/or tubes to distribute air flow to the nozzles. The plurality of nozzles form a curved array of nozzles over the surface such that air jets are ejected by the nozzles and distributed over the surface.

Abstract: A heat sink with at least one fluid directing member is disclosed. The heat sink includes a heat collection surface, a heat transfer surface comprising at least one heat dissipation surface, and at least one fluid directing member. Arranging the heat collection surface in operative connection with the heat source causes dissipation of heat from the heat source through the at least one heat dissipation surface. The at least one fluid directing member directs a fluid away from the heat transfer surface and towards an outer surface of the heat source.

Abstract: A system includes a nozzle directed toward a sensor window and a Venturi valve including a discharger that is connected to the nozzle. The Venturi valve is connected to a fluid input valve and an air source.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical detection system (1) of a motor vehicle comprising:—an optical sensor module (3),—a cleaning system (5) for cleaning the optical sensor module (3) and comprising at least a main reservoir (21) of a washing liquid and at least one liquid-spray nozzle (35) connected to the said main reservoir (21), characterized in that it comprises an additional reservoir (37) of a rinsing liquid arranged in parallel with the first reservoir (21) and fluidically connected to the said at least one spray nozzle (35).

Abstract: A cleaning system is disclosed for cleaning concrete residue from a concrete mixer truck. The cleaning system may include a water delivery system having one or more conduits configured to deliver pressurized water to one or more spray headers positioned at various back-end portions of the truck. The cleaning system further includes one or more valves configured to control the flow of pressurized water through the one or more conduits to the one or more spray headers. In various embodiments, the one or more valves are manually operable to control the release of water to the spray headers. In other embodiments, the one or more valves are controlled by a computing device through an electrical coupling such as a communication bus. The cleaning system may be configured to clean different portions of the truck using different sets of spray headers at different times as part of a washing protocol.

Abstract: A system for retrofitting a trailer having a crank jack with a jack housing and a drop leg includes a hydraulic cylinder including a main cylinder and a ram piston extending outwardly therefrom as the main cylinder is filled with pressurized fluid, a first mounting ear on the hydraulic cylinder and a second mounting ear on the hydraulic cylinder, the first mounting ear opposite the second mounting ear, a cylinder port positioned orthogonally to the first mounting ear and the second mounting ear and positioned between the first mounting ear and the second mounting ear, and a conversion foot sized and shaped to fit within the jack housing and adapted to support the hydraulic cylinder.

Abstract: A parking lock pre-selection mechanism for a work machine is disclosed in which a pawl is engageable with teeth on a power train output shaft to lock it in place. An operator lever is used to preselect the parking lock position. The mechanism includes first and second pivotally interconnected links, urged by a spring to a maximum length set by a stop. The spring causes the pawl to be urged into place when the teeth and pawl are in proper alignment.

Abstract: A method for the operation of a brake control system for a rail vehicle that includes a brake system that has at least partially one friction brake, includes determining at least one characteristic curve using at least one virtual and/or at least one actual reference braking journey of the rail vehicle, which characteristic curve sets at least one control variable for maintaining at least one performance variable in relation to one another, recording the characteristic curve in the brake control system; and using the characteristic curve functioning as a basis for controlling the brake system of the rail vehicle. Furthermore, a brake control system, a brake system, and a rail vehicle are provided.