Abstract: A tread portion of a pneumatic tire includes a pair of first main grooves extending in a tire circumferential direction formed at a position on either outer side in the tire lateral direction of a first land portion including a tire equatorial plane; a pair of second main grooves extending in the tire circumferential direction formed at a position outward from the first main grooves in the tire lateral direction; and first lug grooves formed in a second land portion between the first main grooves and the second main grooves, the first lug grooves opening to one of the first main grooves at one end and opening to one of the second main grooves at an other end. The first lug grooves have a groove width of 2 mm or greater and have the same inclination direction in the tire lateral direction with respect to the tire circumferential direction.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire includes first main grooves formed on outer sides, in the lateral direction, of a first land including an equatorial plane and extending in the circumferential direction; second main grooves outside, in the lateral direction, of the first main grooves and extending in the circumferential direction; auxiliary grooves formed on second lands between the first main grooves and the second main grooves, opening to the second main grooves, and terminating in the second lands; and first sipes inclined identically to the auxiliary grooves and crossing the second lands. The auxiliary grooves are formed into a shape bending at a bend point, and include a first portion extending from an opening end to the bend point, and a second portion extending from the bend point to a terminating end. A groove width of the first portion gradually reduces from the opening end to the bend point.

Abstract: A tire includes a tread portion including at least one land region extending in a tire circumferential direction. The land region is provided with a plurality of axial groove portions curved so as to protrude in one direction in the tire circumferential direction in a plan view. The axial groove portions include first axial groove portions and second axial groove portions having different degree of curvature from the first axial groove portions.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire includes first and second main grooves, and first sipes and auxiliary grooves on second land portions between the first and second main grooves, the auxiliary grooves opening to the second main grooves and terminating in the second land portions. The auxiliary grooves bend at a bend point and include a first portion extending from an opening end to the bend point, and a second portion extending from the bend point to a terminating end. A groove width of the first portion gradually reduces from the opening end to the bend point. Second sipes have an end that opens to each of the second main grooves and another end that opens to each of the terminating ends. Third sipes have an end that opens to the first main grooves and another end that opens to the first portions. The sipes are parallel to each other.

Abstract: A pneumatic vehicle tyre of radial type of construction, having a tread (1), having a carcass inlay (3), having electrically non-conductive sidewalls (7) and having at least one electrically conductive component (8) or element in a bead region, which component or element, in the case of a tyre mounted on a wheel rim, comes into contact with said wheel rim, wherein either the tread (1) is electrically conductive or, in the tread region, at least one electrically conductive component (10) is provided which is overlapped on the outside by the sidewalls (7) and which is connected in electrically conductive fashion to the tread outer surface, and wherein filaments provided with an electrically conductive coating are incorporated at least in a sidewall region, the coating of which filaments forms electrically conductive passages between the tread (1) or the component (10) and the at least one electrically conductive component (8) or element in the bead region.

Abstract: A vehicle-tire pressure-level regulator has a pressure vent cooperable with an actuator for pressureelease and a pump for pressure recovery. The actuator and the pump motor are respectively electronically controlled to adjust the tire pressure in relation to high and low thresholds above and below a desired operating pressure throughout a race. The pressure vent does not operate if an accelerometer detects that the tire is distorted because the vehicle is turning. If the vehicle is not turning and the high pressure threshold is reached, the vent is opened. If the to pressure threshold is reached the pump is activated until the tire is restored to the desired operating pressure. Operation of the vent may he controlled to provide different rates of outlet flow as real-time pressure may require. Operation of the vent may be prevented if a transient pressure spike occurs.

Abstract: A tire state monitoring device that is able to stabilize fixing of a sensor unit is provided. A tire state monitoring device includes a tire valve mounted on a tire wheel, a cylindrical nut screwed onto the valve stem of the tire valve, and a sensor unit that detects a tire state and transmits a detection result to an external part. A nut insertion hole, into which the cylindrical nut is inserted, is formed in the sensor unit. An elastic ring member is fitted on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical nut and elastically deforms in the radial direction of the cylindrical nut while the cylindrical nut is kept inserted in the nut insertion hole. The sensor unit is held by the cylindrical nut by a resilient force of the elastic ring member.

Abstract: A rapid clipper for air inlet clipper comprises: an air inlet connector, an air inlet clipper, a first control member and an elastic member; the air inlet clipper includes a main body, formed with a first end and a second end, and a clipping member, and includes a passageway and at least one cut groove; the clipping member is inside the cut groove and capable of being reciprocally moved along the cut groove, and the middle portion of the clipping member is protruded into the passageway so as to be latched with an outer thread of a tire valve nozzle; the first control member is moveably disposed in the air inlet clipper and formed with an accommodation slot, when the first control member is axially moved along the air inlet clipper, the location where the clipping member being disposed in the cut groove is able to be altered.

Abstract: According to one embodiment a shock absorber assembly is provided that comprises a top mount and a jounce bumper. The jounce bumper includes a main body manufactured of an elastic material and a fixing element manufactured of a second material harder than the former. The jounce bumper is removably attached to the top mount through use of a movable retaining element housed in the fixing element, retaining said fixing element in the top mount in a first locking position and releasing said fixing element in a second unlocking position.

Abstract: A radial conveyor has a multi-mode wheel assembly located at each side of its chassis. Each wheel assembly is movable with respect to the chassis between a non-deployed state and a deployed state. In the non-deployed state the wheel assemblies support transport of the radial conveyor. In the deployed state the wheel assemblies support radial movement of the conveyor. The wheel assemblies can also be raised and lowered with respect to the chassis. This allows the ground clearance of the chassis, and the overall height of the radial conveyor to be adjusted, as well as facilitating transition between operating modes.

Abstract: A method for controlling vehicle motion is described. The method includes accessing a set of control signals including a measured vehicle speed value associated with a movement of a vehicle. A control signal associated with user-induced input is also accessed. The method compares the measured vehicle speed value with a predetermined vehicle speed threshold value to achieve a speed value threshold approach status, and then compares the set of values to achieve a user-induced input threshold value approach status. The method monitors a state of a valve within the vehicle suspension damper, and determines a control mode for the vehicle suspension damper. The method also regulates damping forces within the vehicle suspension damper.

Abstract: A method for controlling vehicle motion is described. The method includes accessing a set of control signals including a measured vehicle speed value associated with a movement of a vehicle. A control signal associated with user-induced input is also accessed. The method compares the measured vehicle speed value with a predetermined vehicle speed threshold value to achieve a speed value threshold approach status, and then compares the set of values to achieve a user-induced input threshold value approach status. The method monitors a state of a valve within the vehicle suspension damper, and determines a control mode for the vehicle suspension damper. The method also regulates damping forces within the vehicle suspension damper.

Abstract: A method for controlling vehicle motion is described. The method includes accessing a set of control signals including a measured vehicle speed value associated with a movement of a vehicle. A control signal associated with user-induced input is also accessed. The method compares the measured vehicle speed value with a predetermined vehicle speed threshold value to achieve a speed value threshold approach status, and then compares the set of values to achieve a user-induced input threshold value approach status. The method monitors a state of a valve within the vehicle suspension damper, and determines a control mode for the vehicle suspension damper. The method also regulates damping forces within the vehicle suspension damper.

Abstract: Disclosed are a system and method for operating a vehicle kneeling system. A controller operates an actuator that compresses the vehicle suspension to lower the frame of the vehicle to a kneeled position. The controller verified that the transmission is set to park, and that a kneel switch is depressed, to operate the actuator. The controller continues to monitor these parameters, and when the controller detects loss of a signal, it deactivates the actuator which allows the suspension to return the vehicle to a ride height.

Abstract: A modular metal heating panel for a railcar includes a metal layer having a first surface for transferring heat into an interior space of the railcar. The metal layer also has a second surface. The heating panel includes a first adhesive layer disposed on the second surface of the metal layer and an electrical insulation layer bonded to the metal layer by the first adhesive layer. The heating panel also includes a heating element embedded within the electrical insulation layer. The heating panel further includes a second adhesive layer disposed on the electrical insulation layer for detachably bonding the heating panel to a structural panel of the railcar.

Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a vehicle, may include external air cooling line configured to circulate first cooling water through a first radiator, a main valve and a high-voltage battery core, a cooling/heating line having a first end branching from the main valve and a second end connected to a downstream point of the high-voltage battery core, the cooling/heating line being configured to enable the high-voltage battery core to be heated or cooled by a heat exchanger or an electric heater, and a controller configured to selectively control at least one of the main value, the heat exchanger and the electric heater to cause the first cooling water to circulate through the external air cooling line or the cooling/heating line to perform heat transfer in the heat exchanger or the electric heater when cooling or heating of the high-voltage battery core is needed.

Abstract: A method of operating at least one of a fan and a vent in a ceiling of a recreational vehicle using an extension arm, the extension arm including an elongated shaft with an operable end, comprising grabbing the extension arm with one's hand; engaging one of a turn switch, a turn crank, and a knob of one of the fan and vent in the ceiling of the recreational vehicle with the operable end; and at least one of operating the fan and vent by rotating one of the turn switch, the turn crank, and the knob with the operable end by rotating the extension arm with one's hand.

Abstract: A window defogging system for a motor vehicle includes an air source and a first air diffuser in communication with the air source. The first air diffuser includes a first plurality of air guides increasing in cross sectional area in proportion to increasing distance away from the air source. A related method of defogging motor vehicle windows is also disclosed.

Abstract: A system includes a temperature error module and a coolant flow control module. The temperature error module determines an error between a target air temperature and a measured air temperature of a duct that supplies air to a cabin of a vehicle. The coolant flow control module controls a rate at which coolant flows to a heater core of the vehicle by adjusting at least one of a position of a coolant control valve of the vehicle and an output of an electric coolant pump of the vehicle. The coolant flow control module also controls the coolant flow rate to decrease the error between the target air temperature and the measured air temperature.

Abstract: A vehicular heat management system includes a heat medium circuit, a heat source portion, and a device. A heat medium cooling an engine circulates in the heat medium circuit. The heat source portion heats the heat medium. The device is configured to function and heat the heat medium when the heat medium flowing into the device is at or above a predetermined temperature. When the engine is being warmed up, heat generated by the heat source portion is supplied to the device in preference to the engine. According to this, since the heat generated by the heat source portion is supplied to the device in preference to the engine when the engine is being warmed up, the engine can be warmed up early.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are visor devices and systems for providing shade in a vehicle including: a base plate or bracket configured to be releasably secured to a portion of a vehicle; an auxiliary visor panel rotatably connected to the base plate or bracket; and a glare shield movably connected to the auxiliary visor panel. Also disclosed herein are method of using the disclosed devices and systems.

Abstract: It is provided a vehicle-door assembly, having at least a window pane that is adjustable by a vehicle window lifter. wherein the window pane, in a closed state, is flush with upper and/or lateral body parts that bound a window opening, to be closed by the window pane, of a vehicle door, a door-frame support which defines a door case beneath the window opening, the window pane being lowered into said door case in order to be opened, and which has at least two lateral frame parts that are located opposite one another above the door case at the window opening, a first frame-side guide element for laterally guiding the window pane at one of the lateral frame parts, and a second frame-side guide element for laterally guiding the window pane at the other of the lateral frame parts, and first and second pane-side guide elements.

Abstract: A roof roller blind system for a motor vehicle, having a spring cartridge and a winding shaft is described, wherein the winding shaft comprises a non-circular inner cross-section, wherein an end portion of the spring cartridge contacts the inner cross-section of the winding shaft at least in portions in a torque-transmitting manner. A method for mounting a roof roller blind system for a motor vehicle is also described.

Abstract: Systems for a truck box cover and more particularly to a truck box cover system configured to transform to suit multiple load types and still protect the load from outside elements. The truck box cover system has a plurality of electrically controlled telescoping columns and sides made of compliant material for raising and lowering the cover and maintaining a closed configuration.

Abstract: Systems for a truck box cover and more particularly to a truck box cover system configured to transform to suit multiple load types and still protect the load from outside elements. The truck box cover system has a plurality of electrically controlled telescoping columns and sides made of compliant material for raising and lowering the cover and maintaining a closed configuration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a retractable cover made up of highly flexible material enabled to slide over the plurality of the rods which further is made up of plurality of small sections to make the entire structure of the retractable cover sliding over the easily bendable and flexible plurality of the rods flexible in nature and easy carriable to any distance without occupying much space. The invention support the text for the retractable cover to be easily fitted over any shape or size of the utility trailer without having a concern of length and width of the utility trailer and also without having a concern of plurality of the brackets arrangement structure pattern over the wheeled flat-bed.

Abstract: A tonneau system for use with a pickup truck. The tonneau system includes a tonneau cover, a frame, and a latch. The tonneau cover has a plurality of tonneau sections, including at least a first tonneau section and a second tonneau section. A first hinge system couples the first tonneau section to the second tonneau section, enabling stacking and expanding of the first tonneau section relative to the second tonneau section. The frame has a first side rail securable to a first side of a cargo box of a pickup truck and a second side rail securable to a second side of the cargo box. The latch releaseably secures the tonneau cover to the first and second side rails. When the latch is released, the stacked tonneau sections are permitted to depend into the cargo box.

Abstract: The present disclosure reduces the displacement or fall of a glass run caused by temperature changes. A rivet 40 penetrates a planar opposing portion 10 of a sash and a planar mounting portion 22 of a trim strip in a thickness direction to fasten the planar opposing portion 10 and the planar mounting portion 22 together in the thickness direction. A base 31 of a glass run 30 is provided with an engagement protrusion 36 arranged adjacent in a lengthwise direction of an automobile to a swaged portion 42 of the rivet 40.

Abstract: In an electric vehicle in which front wheels are drive wheels, this invention is to provide an electric vehicle capable of endowing the front wheels with sufficient traction and obtain excellent travel performance. The electric vehicle has a sub-frame (56) that fixes a two-motor electric drive device (A) that drives the front wheels (51), at the front of a vehicle body. The two-motor electric drive device (A) that is fixed to the sub-frame (56) has two electric motors (1L, 1R) and two speed reducers (2L, 2R). The two speed reducers (2L, 2R) are integrally housed in a housing (20). The two speed reducers (2L, 2R) are sandwiched by the two electric motors (1L, 1R) and thereby integrated with each other. The lower part of the two-motor electric drive device (A) is fixed to the sub-frame (56) so as to be approximately the same height as the undersurface of the vehicle body.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a main frame, a power unit, a power controlling unit, and a battery receiving module. The power unit, a power controlling unit, and a battery receiving module are disposed on the main frame respectively. The battery receiving module is disposed between the power unit and the power controlling unit along a front-rear direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: An in-tank fuel pump assembly may have a mounting flange with a plurality of first coupling features, a fuel pump, a carrier connected to the fuel pump, a plurality of second coupling features on at least one of the carrier and the fuel pump, and a plurality of supports each connected to one or the first and second coupling features to locate the pump relative to the mounting flange. In some embodiments, at least one coupling feature is movable.

Abstract: A planetary-stage automatic transmission with a transmission housing which has a first region in which a transmission input shaft is positioned, a transmission output shaft and a plurality of planetary-stages for the creation of different gear ratios. A hydrodynamic startup has a turbine wheel and connects an engine to the transmission input shaft of the planetary-stage automatic transmission. A power take-off assembly comprises a drive wheel and is positioned in a second region in the transmission housing, between the hydrodynamic startup and the first region which accommodates the planetary-stages. The turbine wheel is connected with the drive wheel of the power take-off assembly. A rotational speed sensor is positioned in the second region of the transmission housing for detecting the rotational speed of the transmission input shaft.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drive-shaft arrangement for use on a drive vehicle, in particular a tractor, with an automatic clutch system for intermediate attachment units for providing a front power take-off (PTO) on the drive vehicle, in particular, a tractor with a base frame having at least a front-side first suspension and a rear-side second suspension, a clutch unit arranged on the base frame, a drive-shaft device and a front PTO, wherein the clutch unit is drivingly connected to the front PTO via the drive-shaft device, wherein the first and the second suspensions are designed for the mechanical coupling of the drive-shaft arrangement within an intermediate-axle space of the drive vehicle and the clutch unit is designed for the driving coupling of the front PTO with the automatic clutch system for intermediate-axle attachment units.

Abstract: A vehicle throttle system having a throttle foot pedal and a throttle lever, wherein actuation of the vehicle engine may be controlled by the pedal and lever. The system includes a throttle level sensor, which is located at the throttle lever, and arranged to receive inputs from both the foot pedal and the lever. By locating the throttle sensor at the throttle lever, the sensor is less exposed to harmful environmental conditions, and can provide for more effective use of vehicle cabin space.

Abstract: An electric wheelchair operation apparatus includes a sliding part disposed in an armrest part, a dial part disposed on a tip side of the armrest part, the dial part configured to be moved together with the sliding part in the vehicle forward/backward direction, and an electric wheelchair drive control unit configured to control a traveling motion of an electric wheelchair by associating the amount of movement of the sliding part and/or the moved position thereof with respect to the reference point in the vehicle forward/backward direction detected by a first sensor with a traveling motion of the electric wheelchair in a forward/backward direction and associating the amount of rotation, the rotational position, and/or the rotational torque of the dial part detected by a second sensor with a turning motion of the electric wheelchair in a left/right direction.

Abstract: A display system (100) has a navigation device (1) and a head-up display (2) that displays a virtual image (Iv) using a combiner (8). The combiner (8) is equipped with a reflective member reflecting display light, and is supported so as to be openable and closable. The navigation device (1) performs at least one of the opening control and/or the closing control of the combiner (8), and the navigation device (1) carries out the opening/closing control at the time when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the navigation device (1) automatically closes the combiner (8) to enhance the visibility of a driver in an attention necessary section and in a guidance unnecessary section, or automatically closes the combiner (8) to adhere to highway regulations in an HUD restriction area.

Abstract: An information display apparatus for projects of one or more images onto a transmissive reflection member. The information display apparatus includes a memory, and a processor coupled to the memory and configured to adjust brightness of the one or more images to be displayed, such that, in a display region capable of displaying the one or more images, L_B/L_P that is a value obtained by brightness L_P of a region other than the one or more images to be displayed and background brightness L_B behind the region other than the one or more images becomes greater than or equal to a predetermined value.

Abstract: The invention relates to a haptic feedback device (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising: a mobile part (2) including a touch-sensitive surface (6) and at least one vibratory actuator (7) for vibrating the touch-sensitive surface (6); and a stationary part (3) intended to be secured to the motor vehicle, characterised in that it comprises at least one asymmetric damping member (5; 15) disposed at least partially between the mobile part (2) and the stationary pan (3), said asymmetric damping member (5; 15) being configured such that the vibration generated by the vibratory actuator (7) is dampened more in one direction than the other.

Abstract: A method of compensating for rotor position error of a rotor of a permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMG) that provides electrical power to a direct current (DC) power generating system, the method including obtaining PMG phase voltages and resolver processed angular position output when the PMG is driven by a prime mover. Once obtained, a PMG fundamental phase voltage waveform is selected by eliminating higher order harmonics. A mechanical angle of the rotor is then converted into an electrical angle, then the electrical angle is aligned within the mechanical angle with a corresponding PMG fundamental phase voltage angle by adjusting offset to the electrical angle. After alignment, a plurality of resolver error offset values associated with the electrical angle are stored and additional values to the compensation table are added by interpolating data between two corresponding resolver error offset values of the plurality of resolver error offset values.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a drivetrain and multiple power modules. The drivetrain includes at least one wheel. Each power module includes an energy system, and a propulsion system to which the drivetrain is mechanically connected. The energy system is operable to generate electrical energy using fuel. The propulsion system is electrically connected to the energy system, and operable to contributorily power the at least one wheel using electrical energy from the energy system.

Abstract: An electric vehicle charging circuit includes a first power converting circuit configured to provide an output current to charge an electric vehicle, a power storage device, and a second power converting circuit electrically coupled between the power storage device and a bus, and configured to bi-directionally transmit power between the storage device and the bus. The first power converting circuit includes an AC/DC converter configured to convert an AC voltage to a bus voltage to the bus, and a DC/DC converter electrically coupled to the AC/DC converter at the bus and configured to output the output current. The second power converting circuit includes an isolated bidirectional converter.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating an electric charging control device (10) of an electric vehicle (11), whereby, in order to charge at least one battery of the electric vehicle (11), a charging cable (19) with a charging plug (20) is plugged into a charging socket (12) that has a charge port door (13) and that is part of the electric charging control device (10), and at least one charging operation is controlled by means of a charging communication chip (17) of the electric charging control device (10). In order to activate (31) the charging communication chip (17), the at least one detection device (14) detects an open/closed state (15) of the charge port door (13) and emits this state in at least one generated detection signal (16), whereby the charging communication chip (17) is activated from a deactivated state (30) when the charge port door (13) is opened.

Abstract: A charging station system for charging an electric vehicle includes a charging station having a controller configured to control charging of an electric vehicle, and an in-ground charging connector moveable between stowed and deployed configurations. The charging station is configured for connection to an MV electrical grid, and the controller is configured to charge a battery of an electric vehicle operationally engaging the charging station. The in-ground charging connector includes at least one charging post vertically movable between stowed and deployed positions. The at least one charging post is configured to operationally engage the electric vehicle in the deployed position to charge a battery of the electrical vehicle, and is generally disposed below a ground surface upon which the electric vehicle rests when the at least one post is in the stowed position.

Abstract: A storage device stores a voltage value-horizontal distance characteristic that represents a relation between a horizontal distance between a primary coil and a secondary coil, and a voltage value. A characteristic setting unit sets a voltage value-horizontal distance characteristic that matches a vehicle state, on the basis of a value for the vehicle state (vehicle speed v, vehicle height h, and inclination i) detected by sensors and the voltage value-horizontal distance characteristic stored in the storage device. A horizontal distance estimation unit estimates the horizontal distance on the basis of the voltage value-horizontal distance characteristic and the voltage value.

Abstract: A voltage detector detects an LPE voltage generated by a weak power that is received by a secondary coil. A tendency determination unit determines whether the voltage value that changes as an electric vehicle travels tends to increase or decrease. A display device and an acoustic device perform a first notification if the voltage value tends to increase, and a second notification if the voltage value tends to decrease.

Abstract: A wireless charger for an electric vehicle includes a feeder module supplying power by approaching a location of a collector module in the vehicle and a robot arm aligning a location of the feeder module according to the location of the collector module. A feeder inverter converts externally applied power and supplies the converted power to the feeder module. The wireless charger simplifies charging in various ways. The user does not need to connect to a charger each time a vehicle is to be charged. Since the user does not directly touch a charging connector in case rain, safety accidents can be prevented. A robot arm can transfer a feeder module according to a location of a vehicle parked within a charging station further enhancing convenience. Furthermore, a collector module installed in a vehicle is sensed and a feeder module is aligned according to a location of the sensed module.

Abstract: A charging station system for charging an electric vehicle includes a charging station having a controller configured to control charging of an electric vehicle. The charging station is configured for connection to an MV electrical grid, and the controller is configured to pulse current charge a battery of an electric vehicle operationally engaging the charging station.

Abstract: A method for communicating a charging opportunity for a motor vehicle. Accordingly, a server administers a database of charging opportunities. In response to a corresponding inquiry, a charging opportunity is selected from the database by way of the server, and data corresponding to said charging opportunity are transmitted to the driver of the motor vehicle. In addition, it is provided that the selected charging opportunity is reserved for the driver by way of the server. The invention further relates to a storage medium [and] to a program code representing the method [and] to a server apparatus having such a storage medium.

Abstract: A method for controlling a fuel cell system includes steps of: (a) determining whether hydrogen (H2) is detected in an interior space of a stack enclosure in which a fuel cell stack is accommodated; (b) stopping power generation that is performed using the stack when it is determined in step (a) that the hydrogen is detected; (c) opening a purge valve to discharge gases circulating in an anode through the purge valve, and opening a condensate discharge valve to discharge condensate contained in a water trap through the condensate discharge valve; and (d) determining whether the hydrogen discharged through at least one of the purge valve and the condensate discharge valve in step (c) flows back to the interior space based on H2 concentration in the interior space.

Abstract: A method of operating a vehicle includes, using a master power control module, and in response to a propulsion demand global to the vehicle, operating a master-assigned motor to which a wheeled drivetrain is mechanically connected to satisfy a share of the propulsion demand. The method additionally includes, using a slave power control module, and in response to the propulsion demand, operating a slave-assigned motor to which the drivetrain is mechanically connected to satisfy a remaining share of the propulsion demand.