Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a folder including a magnetic closure adapted for use in a visual management system. The folder includes a back flap and a front flap that cooperate to define a storage area for papers. The magnetic closure is configured to selectively hold the folder in a closed position.

Abstract: A writing instrument assembly has a writing instrument with a body and a working tip extended or extendable from the body. A holder has a landing spot for the writing instrument. The writing instrument is magnetically and detachably retained at the landing spot when attached to the holder. The working tip is sheathed or covered automatically when the writing instrument is attached to the holder and is unsheathed or uncovered when detached from the holder.

Abstract: A mechanical pencil unit is provided which includes: a holding tube; a holder which is inserted into a front side opening portion of the holding tube and which protrudes forward from a front end of the holding tube, and moreover which is supported so as to be back and forth movable relative to the holding tube; a pencil lead delivering mechanism which delivers forward a pencil lead x inserted into the holder; and a movement direction conversion mechanism which causes the holder to go forward relative to the holding tube and the pencil lead x by using a force applied in a radial direction from the pencil lead x to the holder, wherein the pencil lead delivering mechanism is provided at a position further toward a rearward side than the holder and the movement direction conversion mechanism.

Abstract: The technology described herein relates to a spiral art device that allows a user to create and recreate spiral art designs with chalk, and in particular with sidewalk chalk. The spiral art device in accordance with aspects herein comprises one or more stencil pieces and a motor piece. The motor piece is configured to move the stencil piece a predetermined distance around the motor piece, as many times as desired to form the spiral art design. The stencil piece is configured to have multiple securing points that allow the stencil piece to be secured to the motor piece at different angles, further allowing the user to add additional variations to their spiral art design. Design variations may be exponentially multiplied when multiple stencils having differently shaped traceable margins are provided with the spiral art device in accordance with aspects herein.

Abstract: A method of producing a decorative surface covering comprises generating one or more synthetic images. The generation of these images includes arranging local prototype motifs characteristic of a material to be mimicked in a random manner and generating or preserving continuity between the local prototype motifs in such a way as to yield globally an appearance of the material to be mimicked, digitally printing one or more synthetic images on a printing substrate, and assembling the printing substrate with one or more backing layers and/or one or more transparent top layers so as to form the decorative surface covering.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for producing a printed panel, comprising the following steps: a) providing a flat carrier; b) optionally applying a resin layer to the flat carrier; c) optionally applying a paper layer or nonwoven layer to the flat carrier; d) optionally calendering the produced layer structure, in particular at a temperature between ?40° C. and ?250° C.

Abstract: A liquid management system to manage liquid in a can includes a pump coupled to the can, a paint tray coupled to an output of the pump, and an organizer having recesses to receive the can, pump and paint tray.

Abstract: A paint tray includes front and rear walls, first and second side walls, a bottom wall and an inclined ramp. The inclined ramp includes first and second raised runners protruding from the inclined ramp so as to be raised relative to a central portion of the inclined ramp. A recessed space is defined between the first and second raised runners and the central portion of the inclined ramp. The paint tray further includes a well and first and second recessed gutters for directing paint into the well. The paint tray is configured such that when a paint roller cover is rolled along the inclined ramp, the first and second raised runners, together with the recessed space of the inclined ramp, increase the amount of paint distributed onto a center portion of the paint roller cover and decrease the amount of paint distributed onto ends of the paint roller cover.

Abstract: A lightweight wheel spoke for an automobile increases the strength around the heat dissipation holes by thickening the material around the heat dissipation hole on the inner wall of the spoke. The thinning of the material between the heat dissipation holes, that is where there is no heat dissipation holes on the tapered barrel, enables the tapered barrel of the spoke to form a unique concave-convex structure on the inner wall or the outer wall, thereby enabling the entire spoke to be secured.

Abstract: A hub cap assembly with a retaining device (100), and at least one housing portion (34) with an annular recess (98) in an inner surface with a sight glass (12) disposed in the annular recess and positioned axially between the retaining device and the housing portion. The hub cap assembly can be part of a wheel end assembly for use with a central tire inflation system (CTIS).

Abstract: A disc portion and a rim portion of a tire wheel are integrally formed simultaneously, with a resonance pipe formed between the disc and rim portions, by inserting a molten metal into a space formed by a mold combined with the resonance pipe by core pins.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for a bead lock wheel line in scaled vehicles. The bead lock wheel line may include a wheel center section and a bead lock ring. The bead lock ring may be configured to be overlaid on the wheel center section, wherein screws may be inserted through orifices positioned within the bead lock ring and into orifices positioned on the wheel center section.

Abstract: A hub-bearing assembly for rotatably mounting a motor vehicle wheel on a suspension strut having a wheel hub to support the wheel of the vehicle and having an axial shoulder, a bearing unit providing a radially outer stationary ring constrained to the strut; a first radially inner rotating ring mounted on the hub, and a second radially inner rotating ring defined by the hub, two rows of rolling bodies interposed between the radially outer stationary ring and the two radially inner rotating rings inside a first raceway and a second raceway formed, respectively, the first inner ring providing a substantially non-deformable Hertzian portion, on which is formed the second raceway, and an accumulation portion integral with the Hertzian portion and interposed between the Hertzian portion and the axial shoulder for accumulating elastic energy during cold deformation to obtain the rolled edge.

Abstract: A transmission element for transferring torque from a set of sprockets to a bicycle rear wheel hub bearing-supported on a wheel axle is equipped with a first interface for coupling to the sprocket. This first interface is arranged such that it secures the sprocket or the cassette to the driver in axial and/or radial and/or tangential direction. The driver is furthermore equipped with a second interface for coupling to the sprocket. The second interface is arranged such that it secures the sprocket to the driver in axial and/or radial and/or tangential direction. The second interface is then present in a larger diameter than the first interface.

Abstract: A resilient caster guide includes a mounting flange configured to be received against a wall of a galley cart storage compartment. A flexible alignment element angularly extends from the mounting flange into the storage compartment. The flexible alignment element is configured to contact a caster extending from a base of a galley cart received in the storage compartment and to resiliently deform to maintain longitudinal alignment of the caster.

Abstract: A telescoping axle arrangement is provided for an agricultural applicator having a frame supported above a ground surface by a ground engaging wheel operatively connected to the frame by the telescoping axle arrangement. First and second slidingly engaging axle elements adapted for operative connection between the frame and the wheel, provide extension and retraction of the axle along a longitudinal axis of the axle. The second axle element includes a longitudinally extending closed-ended retention track. An axle retention element is fixedly attachable to and protrudes from the first axle element into operative engagement with the closed-ended retention track in the second axle element in such a manner that the axle retention element contacts the closed end of the retention track at a maximum permissible extension of the telescoping axle arrangement to thereby preclude further sliding extension of the second axle element with respect to the first axle element.

Abstract: A track work vehicle includes an axle input shaft defining a first axis of rotation, and a differential gear case having at least one planetary gear set. The track work vehicle includes a track drive system contained, at least in part, in the differential gear case. The track drive system includes a first gear coupled to the axle input shaft and a second gear coupled to the first gear. The track drive system includes a bevel gear assembly coupled to the second gear and a bevel gear set coupled to the planetary gear set. The track work vehicle includes at least one drive axle coupled to the planetary gear set and a drive wheel for driving a continuous ground-engaging track. The drive axle has a second axis of rotation that is vertically offset from the first axis of rotation and substantially coaxial with a centerline of the drive wheel.

Abstract: An outer ring (2) is provided with a stationary ring-side flange (2a) along a circumferential direction. The stationary ring-side flange (2a) is provided with a plurality of mounting holes (2b) which is arranged at unequal intervals and which is used to fasten the outer ring (2) to a knuckle (N) through knuckle bolts (Bt). The stationary ring-side flange (2a) includes first flange part (30) located in a region in which a distance between adjacent mounting holes (2b) is larger and second flange part (40) located in a region in which a distance between adjacent mounting holes (2b) is smaller. A radial thickness of the first flange part (30) is a greater than a radial thickness of the second flange part (40).

Abstract: The provided tire has excellent durability regardless of use in a high-humidity environment or contact with water, even though the framework member of the tire is made of a resin material. The resin material is made of a resin composition including 60 mass % or more of a polyamide resin formed by polymerizing an aliphatic diamine having 6 to 20 carbon atoms and an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid having 10 to 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide: a rubber-fiber composite obtained by coating a core-sheath fiber with a rubber, in which adhesion between the rubber and the fiber is improved and which is thereby allowed to exhibit an improved durability as compared to conventional rubber-fiber composites when used as a reinforcing material; a rubber-resin composite; and a pneumatic tire using the same. The rubber-fiber composite is obtained by coating a reinforcing material with a rubber, which reinforcing material is composed of a core-sheath type composite fiber whose core portion is constituted by a high-melting-point resin having a melting point of 150° C. or higher and sheath portion is constituted by an olefin-based polymer having a melting point lower than that of the high-melting point resin.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire includes cross belts and one or more protective belts provided in the tire radial direction. A width of a widest protective belt is greater than a width of any of the cross belts. In the tire profile, a maximum projection position of the widest protective belt is A, an end position of the widest protective belt is B, a position at which a straight line a passing through position A extending in the direction normal to a tread surface intersects with the tread surface is A?, and a position at which a straight line b passing through position B extending in the direction normal to the tread surface intersects with the tread surface is B?. An angle formed between a first straight line that links position A and position B and a second straight line that links position A? and position B? is from 0° to 15°.

Abstract: A tyre (1) for vehicle wheels comprises a tread band (2) on which a radially external tread surface (3) and a tread pattern are defined, and in which the following are defined: —a central region (5) of the tread band, extending circumferentially about an equatorial plane (X) of the tyre over a width equal to at least 30% of an effective width (L) of the tread band; —a first and a second shoulder region (6, 7) extending, respectively, on opposite sides of the central region, in an axially outer position of the tread band, each over a width equal to at least 20% of an effective width (L) of the tread band; the tread pattern, on each of the first and second shoulder regions and the central region, comprises a respective plurality of transverse grooves (20; 30; 40; 50) comprising a bottom (23; 33; 43; 53) and a pair of lateral walls (24, 25; 34, 35; 44, 45; 54, 55) facing one another.

Abstract: A tire includes a tire carcass, and a tread extending circumferentially about the tire carcass and including a noise-reducing tread pattern. The noise-reducing tread pattern includes a plurality of tread elements, with the tread elements having a first pitch length (1), a second pitch length (2), or a third pitch length (3). The noise-reducing tread pattern includes one of the following circumferential configurations: a circumferential row including 40 pitches, with 13 occurrences of “1,” 13 occurrences of “2,” and 14 occurrences of “3;” a circumferential row including 38 pitches, with 10 occurrences of “1,” 19 occurrences of “2,” and 9 occurrences of “3;” a circumferential row including 42 pitches, with 10 occurrences of “1,” 19 occurrences of “2,” and 13 occurrences of “3;” and a circumferential row including 44 pitches, with 11 occurrences of “1,” 20 occurrences of “2,” and 13 occurrences of “3.

Abstract: A tire comprises a tread portion 2. The tread portion 2 comprises a plurality of lateral grooves 8 extending in a tire axial direction and blocks 9 divided by the lateral grooves 8. At least one of the blocks 9 includes a first lateral block wall 16 positioned on a side of one of the lateral grooves 8 adjacent thereto and a sipe pair 22 consisting of a first lateral sipe 23 and a second lateral sipe 24 adjacent to each other in the tire axial direction with a gap 25 therebetween. The first lateral block wall 16 has, at a center portion thereof in the tire axial direction, a convex portion 20 partly protruding toward the one of the lateral grooves 8. The gap 25 is arranged in a convex portion projection area 26 obtained by extending the convex portion 20 along a tire circumferential direction.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire includes at least four circumferential main grooves that extend in a tire circumferential direction; and at least five land portions defined by the circumferential main grooves. The center land portion and the left and right second land portions each include through lug grooves that are inclined at a predetermined inclination angle with respect to the tire lateral direction and extend through the land portion in the tire lateral direction. The through lug grooves located in the center land portion and the through lug grooves located in the left and right second land portions extend in the tire lateral direction inclined in opposite directions to each other. At least one groove wall of each of the through lug grooves located in the left and right second land portions include a step-shaped bent portion that bends in the tire circumferential direction in a plan view of a tread.

Abstract: A tire includes a pattern portion that is formed on a tire surface and in which ridges are arranged in a nest shape having a center point, the ridges including ridgelines CL having a curved portion in plan view, in which a height of each of the ridges is from 0.2 mm to 0.5 mm, and adjacent ridges are arranged at a constant pitch of from 0.15 mm to 0.35 mm.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire includes a bead core including circumferential portions made of metal wire bundled in rows disposed at each bead portion; and a carcass layer turned up at end portions around the bead cores from a tire inner side to an outer side; the bead cores including at least two central layers centrally located in a tire radial direction, at least one upper layer outward of the central layers in the radial direction, and at least one lower layer inward of the central layers in the radial direction; a number of the circumferential portions made of metal wire in the central layers is equal to each other and a maximum value; and a number of the circumferential portions made of metal wire in the upper layer(s) and the lower layer(s) being reduced by one from the maximum value for each layer away from the central layers.

Abstract: Provided is a pneumatic tire in which an electric resistance can be reduced without adversely affecting other performances such as tire durability or manufacturing processes even when low loss of a rubber member of the tire is attempted. The pneumatic tire includes a belt layer 2 provided at an outer side of a crown portion of a carcass 1 in a tire radial direction, and a rubber chafer 4 is provided at an outer surface of a bead portion in a tire width direction.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire 1 has a sealant layer 11 arranged on an inner cavity surface. The sealant layer 11 includes an adhesive material 12 having adhesiveness and flowability, and fillers 13 each formed in a fibrous or rod-like shape. Each of the fillers 13 has a length more than 5 mm and not more than 30 mm and an outer diameter in a range of from 0.2 to 1.0 mm.

Abstract: Air-motion powered devices may be used to automatically maintain a target tire inflation pressure or to equip vehicle wheels with additional functionality. One illustrative device embodiment is an air compressor that attaches to the wheel of a vehicle, moving with the wheel as the wheel rotates. An action member extends from the compressor body to be acted upon by air through which the vehicle moves, the air causing motion of the action member relative to the compressor body to power the air compressor. Another illustrative device embodiment is an energy harvester that attaches to the wheel of a vehicle to move with the wheel as the wheel rotates. An action member attached to the base of the energy harvester is acted upon by air through which the vehicle moves, causing motion of the action member relative to the base to generate electrical power for sensors, lights, or other transducers.

Abstract: A device, a system, a method and a computer program for locating a plurality of positions of a plurality of wheels on a vehicle disclosed. The device includes an input to obtain information related to a position of one wheel from the plurality of wheels, and a detector to obtain information related to rotational frequencies of the one wheel and of at least one other wheel of the plurality of wheels. The device further includes a locator coupled to the input and to the detector. The locator is configured to determine information related to the position of the at least one other wheel based on the information related to the position of the one wheel and based on the information related to the rotational frequencies. Additionally or alternatively, the device may include one or more inputs to obtain information related to rotational frequencies of the plurality of wheels and information related to accelerations at the plurality of wheels. The device may further include a locator coupled to the one or more inputs.

Abstract: An electronic monitor displays a tire position for each of a plurality of tires on a motor vehicle and provides a warning if a pressure reading received from any of the tires is outside a selected range of the baseline tire pressure value established for that tire position. The tire position and baseline tire pressure value are established by using navigation keys and a pair of control keys on the monitor. In an earlier method of establishing one or more baseline tire pressure values, the baseline value was entered on a tire-by-tire basis. The present improvement enables the operator to enter a baseline value globally for all tire positions. First a tire selection mode is entered, and a tire position is selected. Next, a baseline tire pressure selection mode is entered and a baseline tire pressure value is selected. The baseline tire pressure value is then assigned and saved to all of the tire positions by simultaneously engaging the pair of control keys.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a pressure on at least one tire of a vehicle based on a remaining time of travelling to a destination of the vehicle and/or an expected load of the vehicle on a subsequent trip, includes: a data acquisition module to acquire data, the data being indicative of the remaining time of travelling to the destination and/or the expected load of the vehicle on the subsequent trip. The apparatus further includes a data processing module to determine a time of changing the pressure on the at least one tire based on the acquired data and a control module to issue a control signal to initiate the change of the pressure at the determined time.

Abstract: Examples of techniques for determining tire leak rate are disclosed. In one example implementation, a method includes receiving, by a processing device, temperature data, pressure data, tire characteristics, and an estimated leak rate associated with the tire. The method further includes calculating, by the processing device, a temperature normalized fused pressure after fusing the temperature data and the pressure data. The method further includes determining, by the processing device, the tire leak rate based at least in part on a decay of the temperature normalized fused pressure over time. The method further includes providing, by the processing device, an alert to an operator of the vehicle that a leak is detected based at least in part on a comparison between the tire leak rate and a leak rate threshold.

Abstract: Provided is a rotation speed correction apparatus configured to correct a rotation speed of a driving wheel tire mounted on a vehicle, and includes a comparative value calculation unit, a torque obtainment unit, and a rotation speed calculation unit. The comparative value calculation unit calculates a comparative value between a rotation speed of the driving wheel tire and a rotation speed of a following wheel tire mounted on the vehicle on the basis of the rotation speeds of the driving wheel tire and the following wheel tire. The torque obtainment unit obtains a wheel torque. The rotation speed calculation unit identifies a linear relationship between the comparative value and the wheel torque, and on the basis of the rotation speed of the following wheel tire and the linear relationship, calculates a rotation speed of the driving wheel tire in which influence of slippage has been eliminated.

Abstract: A compressor unit (38) for supplying pressurized medium to a tire mounted on a vehicle wheel rim (34), having a compressor (58) for exerting pressure on a fluid medium that is to be conveyed into the tire. The compressor unit (38) is dimensioned to be accommodated in a center bore (44) of the vehicle wheel rim (34) when the vehicle wheel rim (34) is in the mounted state on a wheel hub (62); and the compressor (58) can be driven by a drive unit (56) positioned in the vicinity of the center bore (44) of the vehicle wheel rim (34). The compressor unit (38) is usable with a vehicle wheel rim (34) having a pressurized medium supply device (22) for a tire that is mounted on the vehicle wheel rim (34), as well as a vehicle having a vehicle wheel that includes such a vehicle wheel rim (34).

Abstract: Provided is a pneumatic tire comprising a tread, sidewalls, a belt, and dimpled patterns, wherein each dimpled pattern is adapted to modify air flow and temperature. The tread defines the outward surface of the tire and extends in a radial direction, a circumferential direction, and a lateral direction. Each sidewall extends radially inwardly along a curved path from the tread to a bead and defines a lateral surface having maximum lateral extent. The belt extends under the tread. Each dimpled pattern is a surface treatment etched from a sidewall maximum lateral extent over a belt edge and onto the tread. Each dimpled pattern surface treatment modifies air flow at 180 mph over the tire to turbulent flow, and reduces steady state operating temperatures of the sidewalls.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a motor vehicle, in particular an electric vehicle or a hybrid electric vehicle. The motor vehicle has a longitudinal link rear axle with independent suspensions. Each independent suspension has a wheel carrier, a longitudinal link rigidly connected to the wheel carrier, articulated to a vehicle body of the motor vehicle, and three lateral links connected firstly to the wheel carrier and secondly to the vehicle body, or to an auxiliary frame connected to the vehicle body. A wheel axle oriented in a lateral direction of the vehicle runs through the wheel carrier. To create additional installation space for an arrangement of a traction battery of the motor vehicle, the lateral links are arranged completely offset from the wheel axle at the rear end in relation to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods to control suspension of a vehicle are disclosed. An example apparatus includes one or more processors coupled to a vehicle. The one or more processors are to generate road profile data while the vehicle is moving and generate suspension control data based on the road profile data. A suspension of the vehicle is to be adjusted based on the suspension control data. The one or more processors also determine a distance traveled by the vehicle during a time interval. The time interval is associated with generating the road profile data or adjusting the suspension. The one or more processors also adjust the suspension based on the suspension control data, the distance, and a preview distance associated with the vehicle.

Abstract: A control unit (18) for an active suspension system (14) of a vehicle (10) having one or more wheels (22), the control unit (18) comprising: at least one input for receiving a signal comprising data related to the topography of terrain in a driving direction of the vehicle (10); at least one output for outputting a control signal for controlling one or more suspension system actuators (34) associated with each respective wheel (22) of said one or more wheels (22); and a processing module arranged to: analyse received data to identify a surface feature (12); determine, in dependence on a current vehicle state, a desired wheel displacement relative to a body of the vehicle for each of said one or more wheels (22) when each wheel (22) negotiates the surface feature (12); determine a control signal for said one or more suspension system actuators (34) in dependence on each respective desired wheel displacement, wherein the control signal defines future adjustments to operation of the or each suspension system act

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method to estimate dynamic loads acting vertically on a rear axle of a motor vehicle during a forward driving operation. To enable an estimation of the dynamic loads acting vertically on the rear axle during the forward driving operation of the motor vehicle cost-effectively, the dynamic loads are estimated in consideration of dynamic mechanical forces engaging vertically at a front axle of the motor vehicle during the forward driving operation. In addition, dynamic acceleration forces engaging at a spring mass of the motor vehicle during the forward driving operation are also considered when estimating the dynamic loads during the forward driving operation.

Abstract: A suspension tuning ring formed as a hollow a cylinder having an outer surface and an inner surface defining a wall, a top, a bottom, and a slit through the wall. The outer surface has an outer diameter that is larger than the outer diameter of a coil spring and the inner surface has an inner diameter that is less than the diameter of a coil spring. The top and bottom of the ring each include a top and bottom retaining groove that are spaced apart, shaped and dimensioned to accommodate each coil. At least one of the top and bottom retaining grooves are dimensioned, or include separate retaining structures, to retain the coils within the retaining grooves. The ring assembled by parting it along the slit and fitted between adjacent coils of a coil spring of a suspension system such that the coils are retained within the top and bottom retaining grooves.

Abstract: A dump truck pitching control system that can improve the ride quality of a vehicle body and the drive stability during traveling is provided. The present invention includes: a pitching state amount detection section 194 that detects a state amount of the pitching movement of the vehicle body 10; a spring characteristics calculation section 197 that calculates spring characteristics of suspension cylinders 30, based on detection results of stroke sensors 306, pressure sensors 307, and temperature sensors 308; a pitching target amount calculation section 192 that calculates a target amount of the pitching movement of the vehicle body 10, according to the spring characteristics calculated by the spring characteristics calculation section 197; and a torque correction value calculation section 193 that calculates a torque correction value required to correct the pitching amount, according to the spring characteristics calculated by the spring characteristics calculation section 197.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for controlling an air quality within a passenger cabin. The method includes outputting one or more control signals, by a processor, to activate a motor to generate an airflow stream for observation by a fine particulate matter sensor, the fine particulate matter sensor generating sensor signals based on the observation; determining a concentration level of fine particulate matter in the airflow based on the sensor signals; and outputting one or more control signals to an air quality system associated with the passenger cabin to generate an airflow into the passenger cabin based on the determined concentration level, the airflow into the passenger cabin flowing through a fine particulate matter filter.

Abstract: Vehicle air conditioner avoids operation when short of refrigerant or oil due to backflow of refrigerant from an outdoor expansion valve to a radiator and which previously prevents lowering of air conditioning performance or deterioration of reliability. A first operation mode sends, to radiator 4, refrigerant discharged from compressor 2. A second operation mode shuts off outdoor expansion valve 6 and sends refrigerant directly into outdoor heat exchanger 7, passing the radiator and the outdoor expansion valve with bypass device 45. In the second operation mode, based on difference ?Pdc between pressures on outlet and inlet sides of the outdoor expansion valve 6, a controller controls a number of revolutions of compressor 2 so that pressure difference ?Pdc is not in excess of a predetermined reverse pressure limit UL?PdcH of outdoor expansion valve 6.

Abstract: Disclosed are active engine compartment venting systems, methods for making and using such systems, and vehicles equipped with an active engine compartment vent and control logic for operating the vent. A method is disclosed for regulating operation of an active venting device fluidly coupled to a vent in an engine hood of a motor vehicle. The method includes a vehicle controller determining if a calibrated vehicle venting condition exists, and determining if a calibrated vehicle speed condition exists. Responsive to determining that the calibrated vehicle venting condition exists, the controller commands the active venting device to transition to an open state and thereby unobstruct the vent and allow venting fluid flow therethrough. Conversely, in response to determining that the calibrated vehicle speed condition exists, the controller commands the active venting device to transition to a closed state to thereby obstruct the vent and restrict venting fluid flow therethrough.

Abstract: A first duct, second duct, third duct, and fourth duct extend across at least a part of a first zone and at least a part of a second zone of a vehicle, and each are configured with one or more vents. Each of the vents has an adjustable opening allowing the transfer of air produced by first or second refrigeration units from the duct. An adjustment is caused to one or more of the position of the openings of the vents, the operation of the first refrigeration unit, and the operation of the second refrigeration unit. The adjustment is effective to maintain a first temperature in the first zone and a second temperature in the second zone.

Abstract: The heater device is provided with a heater main body, and radiates radiant heat from the heater main body toward an object. The heater main body includes a sheet-like heat generating layer that generates heat and radiates the radiant heat, and a sheet-like heat insulating layer that is disposed on the side opposite to the object of the heat generating layer. The heat insulating layer has a sheet-like first layer having voids and a sheet-like second layer having voids arranged side by side in a thickness direction of the heat insulating layer with respect to the first layer. A porosity of the second layer is higher than that of the first layer.

Abstract: A control method for a heat pump system, or for a motor vehicle, which includes a compressor, an internal heat exchanger forming a condenser in a heating mode, an expansion valve, an outer heat exchanger forming an evaporator in the heating mode, and an accumulator. The defrosting of the outer exchanger is detected, the defrosting of the accumulator is detected, and depending on the case, defrosting the outer exchanger and/or defrosting the accumulator is started.

Abstract: A housing structure for a device to be mounted on a vehicle is provided with which strength for withstanding a collision can be ensured. An electric compressor (1), which is a device to be mounted on a vehicle, is equipped with a device main body (10), and a cylindrical housing (13) provided in a vehicle and on the inside of which the device main body (10) is accommodated. A protruding portion (20) protruding radially outward is formed on a cylindrical part (15) constituting the housing (13). A cross section of the protruding portion (20) orthogonal to an axial line (15L) of the cylindrical part (15) presents an arc-like shape or a substantially arc-like shape protruding outward in the radial direction.