Abstract: A tailgate accessory mounting system includes a first track, a first anchoring bolt slidably received within a slot of the first track, and a mounting plate secured to the first track by the first anchoring bolt. The tailgate accessory mounting system may be secured to a tailgate of a vehicle, such as a pickup truck, for example.

Abstract: A retro-reflective body with an optically perceptible feature includes a substrate on whose upper side a binder layer is disposed. A plurality of transparent elements is at least partially embedded into the binder layer in such a way that light can enter the transparent elements. The surface of the transparent elements is configured as a spherical segment at least in some portions and wherein the spherical segments of the transparent elements are embedded into the binder layer and are orientated towards the upper side of the substrate. The retro-reflective body has a first partial region which a first share of the transparent elements, in each case with the spherical sections, is adjacent at least in some portions to spaces -filled with an optically thinner medium or a vacuum, wherein the optically perceptible feature is formed by the first partial region.

Abstract: A slide wiring device includes: a metal rail; a slider slidably arranged on the metal rail; a wire harness in which a plurality of electric wires are armored by an armoring member made of a resin, the wire harness being coupled to the slider and configured to move in the metal rail along with movement of the slider; and a resin rail that is arranged inside the metal rail, and is configured to confine movement of the armoring member. The armoring member is configured to move on the resin rail along with the movement of the slider.

Abstract: An object is to increase flexibility of a wire harness that is applicable to a circuit through which a large electric current flows. The wire harness includes a plurality of bendable electric wires, a first connection member that is electrically connected to the plurality of electric wires and is a connection target that is provided at a first end of the plurality of electric wires and is shared by the plurality of electric wires, and a second connection member that is electrically connected to the plurality of electric wires and is a connection target that is provided at a second end of the plurality of electric wires and is shared by the plurality of electric wires.

Abstract: Provided is an in-vehicle power supply device that is less susceptible to the occurrence of sneak current between a main battery and a sub-battery that supply power externally. The in-vehicle power supply device includes a main battery for in-vehicle use, a sub-battery for in-vehicle use, a switch, a main power supply path, a sub-power supply path, a relay, and wiring. The switch has a first end connected to the main battery and the main power supply path, and a second end connected to the sub-battery. The relay has a first contact connected to a sub-power supply path, and a second contact connected to the second end. The first contact and the second contact form a pair. The wiring is a connection path that connects the first end and the first contact, and supplies power from the main battery to the sub-power supply path.

Abstract: A stop control circuit for controlling stopping of an engine that performs a rotational operation of an alternator that charges a power storage device, the stop control circuit including: an instruction unit configured to output a stop instruction signal for instructing stopping of the engine; and a first electronic control unit configured to output a stop signal for stopping rotation of the engine to the engine after a power storage amount of the power storage device reaches a predetermined value from when the stop instruction signal is received.

Abstract: A power system may include a power source configured to output a first voltage, batteries, each battery configured to provide a second voltage, switches coupled between the batteries, and a controller coupled to the switches. The controller may be configured to place the switches in a first mode of operation so that the batteries are coupled in parallel and receive a charge from the power source, and place the switches in a second mode of operation so that the batteries are coupled in series and provide a combined voltage greater than the first voltage and the second voltage.

Abstract: Techniques are described for component configuration based on sensor data. Sensor data is collected by sensors in, or proximal to, a system under diagnosis (e.g., a vehicle), the sensor data describing the use of component(s) of the system by individual(s). The sensor data is analyzed (e.g., in real time) to determine an updated configuration for component(s) (e.g., an adjustment to the seat back, lumbar support of a car seat, etc.). The updated configuration may be communicated to the individual as a recommended configuration. In some implementations, the updated configuration may be communicated directly to the component which, on receiving and processing the configuration update, sends signals to various actuators to move the subcomponents of the component into the updated configuration. In some implementations, the sensor data is used to train, through machine learning, a model that provides configuration update(s) for component(s) based on the input sensor data.

Abstract: Vehicular control method to avoid collisions in which a smartphone is coupled to the vehicle while in a vehicular compartment. Data is generated from vehicle-resident sensors about operation of the vehicle and transferred from the vehicle to the smartphone while the smartphone is coupled to the vehicle. A communications network with another vehicle is established using the smartphone and the data transferred from the vehicle to the smartphone and data from sensors on the smartphone is transmitted via the smartphone and established communications network to other vehicle, the data including data about location and movement of the vehicle. Then, while the smartphone is coupled to the vehicle, a vehicular operational function is controlled based in part on data transmitted using the smartphone and established communications network to cause movement of the vehicle to change in order to avoid a collision with the other vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle, including: an electric motor operatively connected to at least one driving wheel of the vehicle, and a frame structure including first and second side members extending in a longitudinal direction along opposite sides of the vehicle and at least one cross member extending in a transversal direction of the vehicle and being connected to the first and second side members, wherein the electric motor is supported by the frame structure such that the electric motor is arranged in a front portion of the vehicle in association with a pair of front wheels of the vehicle, and wherein each of the side members, at least along a deformable section thereof, is configured to deform by bending in an inwards and/or outwards transversal direction when compressed by a longitudinally directed force exceeding a threshold value, such as in case the vehicle is subject to a sufficiently energetic frontal collision.

Abstract: An autonomous robot vehicle includes a front side and an energy absorbing system. The front side includes a front bumper and a front face including a frame defining a cavity. The energy absorbing system includes an energy absorbing member mounted in the cavity of the frame, and an inflatable airbag. The energy absorbing member is configured to reduce impact on an object struck by the autonomous robot vehicle. The inflatable airbag is mounted on the front side of the autonomous robot vehicle such that when the inflatable airbag is deployed, the inflatable airbag is external to the autonomous robot vehicle.

Abstract: A system for protecting an automobile from a collision. The system including: a bumper having one or more bumper segments disposed on the automobile for absorbing at least some energy of the collision; and one or more actuators for deploying the bumper when conditions indicative of an impending collision is detected; wherein the one or more actuators comprise: one or more hydraulic actuators; one or more pneumatic actuators; one or more actuators actuated by one or more detonation charges; one or more fluid-filled bellows; one or more compressively pre-loaded springs; and one or more actuators connected to rotatable joints of links in a linkage.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a quick release grill guard further comprising at least one latching system configured for the quick release and pivot of the grill guard away from the vehicle grill face. In certain embodiments, the quick release grill guard further comprises a grill guard coupling portion, a vehicle coupling portion, a latching portion a hinge, a quick release bar; and a clasping member. In certain embodiments, the grill guard coupling portion is capable of being freely pivoted relative to the hinge by actuation of the clasping member by way of the quick release bar. In exemplary embodiments, the quick release bar is in operable communication with multiple latching systems so as to release the grill guard in a plurality of locations simultaneously.

Abstract: A method for generating a signal representing an impact intensity including the steps: receiving at least three signals, which represent respectively accelerations in different spatial directions; calculating a direction-independent variable from the three signals; ascertaining an integrated measurand of the direction-independent variable over a time window; generating a signal representing an impact intensity on the basis of the ascertained integrated measurand.

Abstract: A method for collecting and storing vehicle sensor data of at least one sensing system of a vehicle in order to detect an incident, accident and/or scam, said method comprising the steps of: (1) continuously collecting and storing a first set of vehicle sensor data for a preceding first pre-definable time period at least when the vehicle is in motion and/or when a door or trunk of the vehicle is open, (2) collecting and storing a second set of vehicle sensor data for a coming second pre-definable time period when at least one of the following occurs: the vehicle is brought to standstill, the door or trunk of the vehicle is being closed, or the vehicle drives away from standstill after being parked. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to a corresponding system, computer product and a computer-readable storage medium storing a program which causes a computer to execute the method.

Abstract: A coupling link (18) for a hinged roll bar (12) has first and second cover plates (24, 26) spaced apart from each other. An axle bearing (32, 50) is connected to the two cover plates (24) for forming a rotary joint (40) with a first link lever (14) that can be mounted on the axle bearing (32, 50). The coupling link (18) has, in the region of the rotary joint (40), a reinforcing element (42) that forms a support of the first link lever (14).

Abstract: Disclosed is an occupant ankle protection apparatus for a vehicle. When an airbag cushion deploys, side portions support the fronts of both ankles of an occupant and a center portion is inserted between the ankles and supports the inner sides of the ankles. Accordingly, the apparatus is capable of preventing injury to the ankles of the occupant and preventing a secondary injury by allowing an occupant to escape from the vehicle after a vehicle collision.

Abstract: A vehicle knee airbag device includes a protruding profile section configuring an instrument panel, a position of the protruding profile section being configured to be at a vehicle upper side than knees of a seated occupant, an upright wall section provided adjacent to a vehicle lower side of a lower wall of the protruding profile section, and a knee airbag module including a knee airbag. The knee airbag includes an occupant-side base cloth portion disposed on an occupant-facing side and a non-occupant-side base cloth portion disposed on a non-occupant-facing side of the knee airbag in an inflated and deployed state, the non-occupant-side base cloth portion being disposed adjacent to the upright wall section in the inflated and deployed state of the knee airbag.

Abstract: A seat includes a seatback including a top portion, a seat bottom coupled to the seatback, an airbag, a tether fixed to the seatback below the top portion and attached to the airbag, and an airbag extension. The airbag is inflatable from an undeployed position in the top portion to a deployed position attached to the top portion and extending in front of a front panel of the seatback. The airbag extension is inflatable from the airbag in the deployed position in front of the seat bottom.

Abstract: An airbag device for a driver may include: a plate mounted in a steering wheel; an inflator inserted into the plate; a damper coupled to the plate and the inflator so as to reduce vibration of the inflator; a cage covering the inflator, and mounted on the plate; and a gasket coupled to the cage so as to prevent leakage of the gas provided from the inflator to the outside.

Abstract: An airbag device includes: a case which stores an inflatable airbag, which includes a peripheral wall section around a protruding opening; an airbag cover which covers the protruding opening, and which includes a side wall section connected to the peripheral wall section; and an exposed connection portion which serves as a connection portion between the side wall section and the peripheral wall section. At the exposed connection portion, the peripheral wall section includes an engaging hook, and the side wall section includes an engaging hole. At the peripheral edge of the engaging hole, a first rib capable of covering the tip end section of the engaging hook protrudes so as to have a height dimension nearly equal to or more than a height dimension of the tip end section of the engaging hook which protrudes from the engaging hole.

Abstract: An airbag includes a main panel defining an inflation chamber and being inflatable to an inflated position. The airbag includes an extension extending from the main panel and defining an extension chamber. The airbag includes a side panel spaced from the main panel in the inflated position and fixed to the extension. The side panel is external to the extension chamber. The side panel, the extension, and the main panel define a cavity external to the extension chamber.

Abstract: A passenger protection device for a front passenger seat includes: an upper airbag that is installed in a front header of a vehicle, and is configured to inflate and deploy at a time of a frontal collision of the vehicle so as to be supported by a windshield from a front side of the vehicle; and a lower airbag that is provided separately from the upper airbag and installed at a front end of a vehicle cabin below the windshield in a vehicle height direction, the lower airbag being configured to inflate and deploy at the time of the frontal collision so as to be supported by a dashboard including an instrument panel from the front side of the vehicle.

Abstract: Provided is an airbag which can be easily manufactured though it is provided with a tether inside, and has a reduced fear of gas leakage from a joint region. The airbag includes a joint region of outer circumferential edges of a pair of walls. The joint region includes, between the outer circumferential edges of the pair of walls, a sealing member which has elasticity, and has adhesiveness in an unsolidified state. The joint region is formed by such a sewing that runs a sewing thread through an application area of the sealing member. A tether connects the pair of walls. The joint region includes a region in which the sealing member has a solidified, thus non-adhesive surface, and is pressed against at least one of the walls by the non-adhesive surface, and penetrated by the sewing thread in that state.

Abstract: An airbag for a vehicle includes an airbag cushion and a tether. The airbag cushion is installed on one side of a seat and is composed of multiple chambers. When the airbag is deployed, the airbag cushion extends to a front side of the seat and the chambers are consecutively arranged in a superior-inferior direction of the seat. The tether connects the chambers to each other or connects one chamber to a vehicle body. The multiple chambers include a normal chamber deployed to the front side of the seat and a confining chamber bent toward an occupant when being deployed. The confining chamber is pressed by the adjacent normal chamber, or pulled or pressed by the tether. Thus, a front half portion of the confining chamber is folded toward a rear half portion of the confining chamber, thereby coming into tight contact with the occupant.

Abstract: A gas generator includes a cylindrical housing including a top plate portion and a bottom plate portion, an igniter including an ignition portion charged with an ignition agent, and a fixing portion which is formed from a resin molding and fixes the igniter to the bottom plate portion. The fixing portion includes an annular wall portion surrounding an outer circumferential surface of the ignition portion. The annular wall portion has a lower cover portion provided as being continuous in a circumferential direction on a side of the bottom plate portion so as to cover the outer circumferential surface of the ignition portion as being secured to the outer circumferential surface of the ignition portion and an upper enclosing portion provided on a side of the top plate portion at a distance from the outer circumferential surface of the ignition portion.

Abstract: A seatbelt positioning assembly, includes a base member, an extensible member, a positioning mechanism and an electronic controller. The base member is configured to attach to a vehicle pillar structure of a vehicle adjacent to a vehicle seat assembly. The extensible member is coupled to the base member and has a D-ring of a seatbelt assembly fixed a distal end thereof. The positioning mechanism is connected to the extensible member and is supported to the base member. The position mechanism is configured to move the extensible member such that the D-ring is positioned and re-positioned between a stowed position adjacent the vehicle pillar structure and an extended position adjacent to the vehicle seat assembly. The electronic controller is connected to the positioning mechanism and configured to operate the positioning mechanism to move the extensible member positioning the D-ring between the stowed position and the extended position.

Abstract: A seatbelt retractor includes a housing and a spool rotatably supported by the housing. A torsion bar has a first end and a second end. The first end of the torsion bar is fixed to the spool, and the second end of the torsion bar is fixable relative to the housing. The seatbelt retractor includes a magnet and a rotor disposed adjacent the magnet. One of the magnet and the rotor being fixed relative to the spool and the other of the magnet and the rotor being rotatable relative to the spool. The rotor includes a conductive material.

Abstract: The invention relates to an actuator (70) for releasing a load limiter (14) of a belt retractor for a vehicle seat belt, comprising a case (72) which is adapted to be attached to a frame (10) of the belt retractor and includes a seat (82) in which a pyrotechnical actor (80) is arranged, characterized in that a retaining clip (90) for locking the actor (80) within the seat (82) is attached to the case (72). The invention further relates to a belt retractor comprising a frame (10), a belt reel (12) rotatably supported in the frame, a load limiter (14) which is detachably connected to the belt reel (12) and an actuator (70) of the afore-mentioned type, characterized in that the retaining clip (90) bears on the frame (10).

Abstract: A parking brake and anti-theft apparatus as described herein may include a brake assembly, a linear actuator and a plurality of locking pins. The brake assembly may include a rotor plate. The rotor plate may include a plurality of openings in and/or through the rotor plate. The plurality of locking pins may be extendable by the linear actuator. The pins may be aligned perpendicular to a face of the rotor plate such that, as at least one of the pins is disposed over one of the plurality of openings and the actuator extends the plurality of locking pins, the pin disposed over the one of the plurality of openings passes into the one of the plurality of openings. In various embodiments, the plurality of pins may comprise a length equal to or greater than a length between two adjacent openings of the plurality of openings.

Abstract: A vehicle locking and unlocking control system, comprising: a lock trigger that is provided outside a vehicle and outputs an output signal when operated by a person; a vehicle side transmitter is configured to transmit a transmission request signal according to reception of the output signal output by the lock trigger; a mobile wireless terminal is configured to transmit a response signal according to reception of the transmission request signal transmitted by the vehicle side transmitter; a vehicle side receiver configured to receive the response signal transmitted by the mobile wireless terminal; a locking controller configured to determine whether or not the response signal received by the vehicle side receiver is suitable for a unique identification signal of the vehicle and output a lock signal on the basis of a result of the determination and the reception of the output signal output from the lock trigger; a door lock mechanism configured to lock a door according to the lock signal output by the locking

Abstract: A vehicle communication system includes an on-board device that transmits a position detection signal; and a portable device that receives the position detection signal and transmits a response signal. The portable device detects a walk state of a user holding the portable device; and transmits a walk state signal that indicates the walk state. The on-board device receives the response signal and the walk state signal transmitted from the portable device, and determines whether or not a vehicle door needs to be locked, based on the signals thus received. Upon determining that the vehicle door needs to be locked, the on-board device outputs a lock signal.

Abstract: A control system for a vehicle includes a portable authentication terminal configured to authenticate a user who carries the portable authentication terminal, and a vehicle configured to communicate with the portable authentication terminal. The vehicle includes a sound generation unit configured to generate a predetermined sound within a vehicle cabin, an information reception unit configured to receive information transmitted from the portable authentication terminal, and a determination unit configured to determine whether the portable authentication terminal is within the cabin based on the received information. The portable authentication terminal includes a sound collection unit configured to collect a sound, and an information transmission unit configured to transmit information based on the collected sound to the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for authorizing a user to access an access-controlled environment. The system includes a system server platform that communicates with mobile devices (e.g., smartphones) and on-board vehicle computing devices accessed by users. The embodiments enable a series of operations whereby a user accessing a vehicle is prompted to biometrically authenticate using the user's smartphone or on-board vehicle computer. In addition, the system can further authorize the user and electronically facilitate access to the vehicle as well as perform other authorized operations relating to the use of the vehicle. In addition the vehicle access system integrates with various computing devices and computer-based services accessible to the user. The systems and methods also facilitate active monitoring of the vehicle occupants and environmental conditions using optical sensors and the like so as to enhance security, convenience and safety of the occupants during use of the vehicle.

Abstract: A windscreen wiper device (1), particularly for automobiles, includes an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material, which can be placed in abutment with a windscreen to be wiped, as well as an oscillating arm (4) near one end thereof being pivotally connectable to the wiper blade and near the other end thereof being connected to a mounting head (2) on a drive shaft (3) for transferring a reciprocal movement to the wiper blade. The oscillating arm (4) is pivotally connected to the mounting head (2) along a transverse pivot axis (14) between a wiping position, wherein the oscillating arm (4) extends substantially parallel to a windscreen to be wiped, and an elevated position, wherein the oscillating arm (4) extends away from a windscreen to be wiped. A cap portion (12) is formed as one piece with the oscillating arm and covers the mounting head (2) and a channel portion (13) extending between the cap portion (12) and the wiper blade.

Abstract: Wheel cleaning systems and methods are described for removing corrosion from a wheel rim. An enclosure comprises a plurality of walls that define a work area, and houses a turntable that can hold a wheel rim. The turntable is driven by a motor to rotate the wheel about an axis. The enclosure may have a transparent shield or window to allow a user to view the wheel during the cleaning process and be protected from sparks and other debris. The enclosure may be fully enclosed with gloved openings, or contain one or more open sections to allow the user to maneuver a tool (e.g., a grinder) in multiple positions within the enclosure, and clean the wheel rim. The system further comprises an exhaust unit that draws out small particles and airborne debris from within the enclosure, and produced during a cleaning process.

Abstract: A trailer jacking system includes a trailer that has a pair of axles, a first lateral side and a second lateral side. A pair of bars is provided and each of the bars is coupled between each of the axles. A jack is selectively positioned beneath the bars for jacking the trailer. Each of the bars is oriented collinear with an associated one of the first and second lateral sides. In this way each of the bars facilitates the trailer to be leveled between the first and second lateral sides when the trailer is jacked. A plurality of u-bolts is provided and each of the u-bolts bolts is coupled between the bars and an associated one of the axles to retain the bars on the axles.

Abstract: A method for operating a brake system with an automated parking brake for a motor vehicle, includes detecting a defined fault. The method further includes activating a parking mode of the parking brake automatically when the defined fault is detected. The automated parking brake is operable in different operating modes, a first operating mode corresponding to a drive mode and a second operating mode corresponding to the parking mode.

Abstract: A driver assistance apparatus for a vehicle, and including an object detection device configured to generate data about an object outside a vehicle; an interface unit; and a processor configured to: receive driving situation information through the interface unit, and determine an operation sensitivity of the AEB device corresponding to the object based on the received driving situation information, and control an autonomous emergency braking (AEB) device on the vehicle to control a braking operation of the vehicle based on the determined operation sensitivity.

Abstract: A method for adjusting an estimated height of the center of gravity (HCOG) value of a vehicle includes concomitant calculations, based on parameters dependent on the HCOG value and parameters independent from the HCOG value. The method further comprises the adjustment of a parameter related to the HCOG value.

Abstract: A system includes a sensor, a transmitter, and an aircraft having a processing circuit and a transceiver. The sensor is configured to measure contamination on a runway surface and to output contamination information relating to the measured contamination. The transmitter is configured to receive the contamination information and to wirelessly communicate the received contamination information. The transceiver is configured for wireless communication with the transmitter. The processing circuit is configured to receive the contamination information, determine a plurality of landing parameters based on the contamination information, and control at least one of a wheel brake or a reverse thruster in response to determining the plurality of landing parameters.

Abstract: A method for estimating an axle load distribution in a road train, including: ascertaining at least one load on an axle of the road train using a slip value and a force value, in which the slip value represents a slip between the axle and a further axle of the road train and the force value represents a tractive or decelerating force at the axle. Also described are a related apparatus and a computer readable medium.

Abstract: A brake fluid pressure control unit that can improve cost performance of a brake system is obtained. A brake system that includes such a brake fluid pressure control unit and a motorcycle are also obtained. A brake fluid pressure control unit 50 includes: an inlet valve 21 provided in a primary channel 14; an outlet valve 22 provided in a secondary channel 15; a pressurizing/transferring mechanism 25 provided on a downstream side of the outlet valve 22 in the secondary channel 15 and pressurizing and transferring a brake fluid in the secondary channel 15; and a controller 51 for executing a fluid pressure control operation of the brake fluid in a wheel cylinder 13, and a power source of the pressurizing/transferring mechanism 25 is a drive mechanism 103 of the motorcycle 100, the drive mechanism 103 being driven in a state where the fluid pressure control operation by the controller 51 is not executed.

Abstract: A braking system and method with redundant wheel speed sensing. In one example, the braking system includes a first electronic control unit connected to a first power supply and a second electronic control unit connected to a second power supply. The second electronic control unit is communicatively coupled to the first electronic control unit. The braking system also includes a first wheel speed sensor, a second wheel speed sensor, a third wheel speed sensor, and a fourth wheel speed sensor. The first wheel speed sensor and the second wheel speed sensor are directly coupled to and powered by the first electronic control unit and are communicatively coupled to the second electronic control unit. The third wheel speed sensor and the fourth wheel speed sensor are directly coupled to and powered by the second electronic control unit and are communicatively coupled to the first electronic control unit.

Abstract: A braking device for a hydraulic motor vehicle brake system, with an energy-store-free, electronically controlled electric-motor-driven on-demand braking force booster and with a master brake cylinder, in which, for the purpose of reducing the foot force on the brake pedal in the fall-back level, the braking pressure in the pressure chamber is built up stepwise and at least one active surface involved in generating brake pressure is switchable so as to be hydraulically ineffective.

Abstract: A control system for a vehicle having a manual transmission system includes an anti-lock braking system configured to apply brakes of the vehicle, a clutch pedal configured to control engagement/disengagement of a clutch disc with a pressure plate of the manual transmission system, and a controller configured to perform a clutch burst prevention technique when the clutch pedal is depressed such that the clutch disc is disengaged from the pressure plate, the clutch burst prevention technique comprising: obtaining a set of operating parameters of the vehicle, determining a vehicle speed threshold based on the set of operating parameters, the vehicle speed threshold being a speed of the vehicle at which clutch burst begins to occur, and when the vehicle speed is within a first threshold amount from the vehicle speed threshold, decreasing the vehicle speed by commanding the anti-lock braking system to apply the vehicle brakes.

Abstract: A method for supporting car wash mode of a vehicle with internal electronic transmission range selection includes entering the vehicle into car wash mode with the engine off and the transmission in the Neutral position. Next, the method continues with monitoring the vehicle for misuse of car wash mode, and transitioning the vehicle transmission to Park from Neutral when misuse of car wash mode is detected.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide control system (140) for a vehicle (100) having at least one electric machine (123C) configured to cause torque to be applied to an input shaft of a transmission (124), the control system (140) being configured to: cause a net negative drive torque to be applied, at least in part by means of the electric machine (123C), to the input shaft of the transmission (124) in a direction opposing travel of the vehicle (100) in order to effect braking; determine when a transmission gear shift is about to take place requiring a non-negative torque to be applied at the input shaft of the transmission (124); and when a net negative drive torque is being applied to the input shaft of the transmission (124) and it is determined that a gear shift is about to take place requiring a non-negative torque to be applied, temporarily cause a net non-negative drive torque to be applied to the input shaft and cause brake force to be applied to one or more wheels (111, 112, 114, 115) o

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for controlling operation a hybrid powertrain are disclosed that use low power storage and motor/generator components in line haul operations. In one embodiment, a line haul drive cycle includes a low power motor/generator executing a power assistance operation of the hybrid powertrain powered by electricity from a low power storage responsive to a monitoring by a line haul controller of ascensions of the hybrid vehicle at or near a constant speed over an uneven terrain. The line haul drive cycle further includes the low power motor/generator executing a regenerative braking operation of the hybrid powertrain supplying captured electric energy to the low power storage responsive to a monitoring by the line haul controller of descensions of the hybrid vehicle at or near the constant speed over the uneven terrain.

Abstract: A brake assist system is disclosed for assisting the steering operations of a mobile vehicle. The brake assist system comprises a service brake assembly having a first brake device and a second brake device and an auxiliary control assembly coupled to the service brake assembly. An electronic control unit is communicatively coupled to the auxiliary control assembly and configured to receive an input signal indicative of a vehicle operating parameter comprising at least one of a steering angle generated by a vehicle guidance system or a vehicle speed error and generates a control signal to activate the main and secondary valve circuits by proportionally controlling an output of at least two control valves arranged in the main and secondary valve circuits to supply a pressurized flow of fluid is applied to at least one of the first or second brake devices to assist steering operations of the vehicle.