Abstract: A universal caster is provided that, with a hand truck, for loading and transporting a heavy substance. The universal caster includes a lower stage turning part A being mounted to an upper stage supporting shaft in the upper stage turning part B, thereby being made turnable with respect to the upper stage turning part; and a universal metal fitting that pivotally supports a wheel, being mounted to a lower stage supporting shaft in the lower stage turning part, thereby being made turnable with respect to the lower stage turning part, the lower stage supporting shaft being disposed in a displaced manner in a horizontal direction from the upper stage supporting shaft, and the wheel being supported by the wheel shaft through one or a plurality of rows of spiral springs.

Abstract: A wheel support having a transducer body includes a first support member having a spindle configured to support a wheel assembly for rotation about an axis of the spindle and a second support member. A plurality of transducer elements connects the first support member and the second support member. One of the first support member and the second support member are configured to be mounted to a vehicle and support the vehicle in part on the spindle.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire including an inner liner made of a polymer sheet is provided, and the polymer sheet is made of a polymer composition. The polymer composition includes a polymer component of a styrene-isobutylene-styrene triblock copolymer by greater than or equal to 5 mass % and less than or equal to 80 mass %, and a rubber component of at least one kind selected from the group consisting of natural rubber, isoprene rubber, and isobutylene-isoprene rubber by greater than or equal to 20 mass % and less than or equal to 95 mass %. The polymer composition includes sulfur by greater than or equal to 0.1 mass parts and less than or equal to 5 mass parts with respect to the polymer component by 100 mass parts. The polymer sheet has a thickness T1 of 0.6 mm<T1?4.0 mm.

Abstract: The tire has a carcass reinforcement which has at least one layer and a crown reinforcement that is capped radially by a tread. The tire also includes a layer P of polymer compounds in contact with at least one working crown layer and in contact with the carcass reinforcement. The elastomer compounds forming the calendering layer, radially outermost with respect to the crown of the tire, of the carcass reinforcement layer have a relative density of sulfur bridges of less than 5%. The elastomer compounds forming the layer P have a relative density of sulfur bridges of less than 5%. The elastomer compounds are compositions based on at least one diene elastomer selected from the group of polybutadienes (BRs), synthetic polyisoprenes (IRs), natural rubber (NR), isoprene copolymers, butadiene copolymers with the exception of butadiene-nitrile copolymers (NBRs), apart from diene elastomers bearing carboxyl functions, and mixtures of these diene elastomers.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire is provided with at least three circumferential main grooves extending in the circumferential direction of the tire and a plurality of land portions defined by the circumferential main grooves. Additionally, the belt layer is formed by layering a pair of cross belts having a belt angle, as an absolute value, of no less than 10° and no more than 45° and having a belt angles of mutually opposite signs, and a circumferential reinforcing layer having a belt angle within a range of ±5° with respect to a circumferential direction of the tire. A tire ground contact width (Wg) and a carcass cross-sectional width (Wca) of a carcass layer have a relationship such that 0.64?Wg/Wca?0.84.

Abstract: A non directional pneumatic tire is provided for an agricultural irrigation system. The tire includes first and second side walls and a radially outer wall defining an internal inflation chamber. A non directional tread pattern is defined on the tire and includes a plurality of longitudinal protrusions positioned substantially parallel to a rotational axis of the tire. The longitudinal protrusions are arranged in first and second rows extending from the first and second side walls toward and across the equatorial plane of the tire. The longitudinal protrusions of the first and second rows circumferentially alternate with each other and there is a circumferential spacing between adjacent longitudinal protrusions at the equatorial plane so that no portion of one longitudinal protrusion circumferentially coincides with or overlaps another.

Abstract: Performance on snowy roads is improved. Provided is a pneumatic tire, of which the mounting orientation on a vehicle is indicated. An outer middle land part is formed between a first major groove and a second major groove. The first major groove has first portions and second portions alternately formed in the tire circumferential direction, the second portions being wider than the first portions. The outer middle land part is provided with a plurality of middle inclined grooves not directly interconnected with either the first major groove or the second major groove, a plurality of outer middle lug grooves connecting the second portions of the first major groove and the middle inclined grooves, and inner middle lug grooves connecting the middle inclined grooves and the second major groove. The outer middle lug grooves are provided to different positions in the tire circumferential direction than the inner middle lug grooves.

Abstract: A tire made of rubber material, comprising a tread (2), said tread (2) having a plurality of grooves (21), each groove (21, 23) having a groove bottom, walls flanking the groove bottom and transition regions between the walls and the groove bottom. The tire is characterized in that all or some of the grooves (21, 23) comprise a texture (3) extending only over the groove bottom and over at least a part of the transition regions associated with this groove bottom, said texture (3) contrasting with the rest of the tire (2).

Abstract: The present technology provides a pneumatic tire having a mechanical fastener member for attaching an object with specific functionality to an inner surface of the pneumatic tire, particularly, a pneumatic tire such that, as the pneumatic tire rolls, the object with the specific function attached by the mechanical fastener member can be effectively prevented from executing rotating motion about the mechanical fastener member as a rotation central axis. The pneumatic tire of the present technology has a first member of a mechanical fastener separable into two members, disposed on the tire inner surface. On the tire inner surface around the mechanical fastener member, a recessed flat surface region is formed as a recessed portion having a step from peripheral portions of the recessed portion.

Abstract: A central tire inflation system for maintaining tire inflation on a vehicle is provided. The central tire inflation system includes a rotary union assembly having a housing that is coupled to and rotates with the hubcap. The housing is rotationally coupled to a stationary shaft. A flexible torque transfer shaft is connected to the stationary shaft on one end and to an axle plug on the other end. The axle plug has a hub forming a bore where the hub is movable on a web of material. The flexible torque transfer shaft and hub have cooperative non-circular shapes to resist rotation. An air vent is provided in the rotary union assembly that is isolated from the lubrication area, which inhibits the pressurized air from the central tire inflation system from pressurizing the lubrication area.

Abstract: A system for wheel alignment provides an indexable pair of washers in conjunction with a sleeve having non-concentric inner and outer surfaces that allow for adjustments to camber, toe, and thrust. The system can be retrofitted to existing axle systems using a sleeve that fits over the spindle of the axle. Rotation of the sleeve relative to the spindle provides for adjustment to wheel alignment. The indexable washers can be used to determine the precise amount of adjustment and fix the position of the sleeve once adjusted. The system can be implemented regardless of the circumferential position (i.e. azimuthal orientation) of a keyway or groove on the axle spindle that is typically used to lock the position of the axle nut.

Abstract: A structural component for a motor vehicle, with a component body (2) made from a sheet, which includes at least one shell-shaped body portion (3) formed from the sheet and at least one receiving bush (6) formed from the sheet that extends along its circumference between first and second circumferential ends (4, 5), which at the first circumferential end (4) merges into the shell-shaped body portion (3) and at the second circumferential end (5) merges into a strengthening strip (7) formed from the sheet and attached to the shell-shaped body portion (3). The strengthening strip (7) completes the shell-shaped body portion (3) to form an at least partially closed hollow section (8).

Abstract: An air spring assembly for a vehicle having a reservoir which is adaptable to meet different packaging requirements. The air spring assembly includes a damper body, at least one piston connected to the damper body, and a bellow connected to the piston, the bellow having a cavity. A top cap is connected to the bellow, and a fitting is connected to the top cap. A reservoir is connected to the fitting such that the reservoir is in fluid communication with the cavity. Air flows between the bellow and the reservoir as a result of movement of the piston and damper body during travel of the vehicle. The reservoir may be tube-shaped, having a consistent diameter, or a varying diameter. The reservoir may also be spherical-shaped, rectangular-shaped, square-shaped, or may be shaped to fit specific packaging requirements such that the reservoir may be positioned in any area of the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and method are provided for adjusting a sensor of a vehicle having a suspension. In one example, a method for adjusting a sensor of a vehicle having a suspension system includes obtaining sensor data pertaining to a sensor of the vehicle; determining, via a processor, when the sensor is out of alignment, using the sensor data; and adjusting the suspension system, resulting in an adjustment of the alignment of the sensor, when the sensor is determined to be out of alignment.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a pneumatically sprung caster mechanism to provide a pneumatically controlled ride height for a platform attached to the caster. The caster is mounted to a first end of a pivoting axle, while a piston is mounted to the opposite end of the pivoting axle. The length of the piston is pneumatically controlled to rotate the pivoting axle to either increase, or decrease, the distance between the caster and the platform. Suspension is provided through interaction of the piston with an air reservoir, whereby minute variations in the length of the piston are absorbed by the elasticity of the walls of the air reservoir. A free-flow of air is facilitated such that air forced out of the piston during contraction may be collected by the air reservoir and air required by the piston during expansion may be provided by the air reservoir.

Abstract: The invention relates to an air conditioning system, in particular for use in a motor vehicle, having a first flow channel for a first airflow which may be influenced thermally, having a second flow channel for a second airflow which may be influenced thermally, wherein the first flow channel extends relative to the second flow channel at a predeterminable angle, and having an air guidance element, wherein the air guidance element is arranged on or adjacent to at least one internal wall of the first flow channel or the second flow channel, wherein the air guidance element in section has a substantially convex shape in the direction of the first or second flow channel and protrudes into the first or second flow channel, wherein the air guidance element has at least one finger which protrudes at a predeterminable angle into the first flow channel or the second flow channel.

Abstract: An individual air conditioning apparatus for a vehicle includes: a driver's seat air conditioning module and a passenger seat air conditioning module sequentially provided with an evaporation core and a heater core; a first channel that passes through the evaporation core and is connected to an indoor outlet; a second channel that passes through the evaporation core and the heater core and is connected to the indoor outlet; and a temperature control door that opens and closes the first channel and the second channel.

Abstract: An electric vehicle thermal management system and an electric vehicle using the thermal management system, wherein a passenger cabin is heated by the heat dissipated from a battery and/or a motor, and the battery and the electric motor are connected in different cooling paths. Heat is supplied to the passenger cabin by using the heat absorbed by cooling liquid from the battery and/or the motor, so that the electric power of the electric vehicle can be effectively utilized to increase the endurance mileage of the electric vehicle.

Abstract: A motor vehicle comprises an HVAC system including a climate control circuit coupled to onboard sensors, a human-machine interface, and climate actuators. The actuators are responsive to respective command parameters generated by the control circuit in response to the sensors and the human-machine interface. A wireless communication system transmits vehicle HVAC data to and receives crowd data from a remote server. The control circuit initiates a request for crowd data via the communication system to the remote server, wherein the request includes peer parameters for identifying a vehicle environment. The control circuit receives a response via the communication system from the remote server. The response comprises crowd data and at least one weight indicating a confidence level associated with the crowd data. The control circuit generates at least one command parameter using a set of fuzzy rules responsive to the crowd data and the weight from the response.

Abstract: A method of controlling an air conditioning system for a vehicle enables a user to recognize whether economical heating is available, while a vehicle travels. The method includes: (A) when starting of the vehicle is in an on state, confirming a heating condition and a waste heat source state while the vehicle travels, and predicting power consumption of an electric heater; and (B) comparing a power consumption reference value of the electric heater with a power consumption prediction value of the electric heater, displaying that economical heating is available or unavailable on the display unit, determining whether to turn off the starting of the vehicle, and terminating a control.

Abstract: A method is provided for disabling a footwell area ventilation of individual seats of a vehicle. A device for carrying out the method is also provided. That device includes a ventilation system for a motor vehicle having a number of seats and at least one shut-off device for a footwell area ventilation for at least one seat, which can be set such that the footwell area ventilation for the seat is released or shut off.

Abstract: The present teachings provide for a vehicle heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (“HVAC”) assembly including a drive member, a driven member, a connecting member, a guide member, a first door, and a second door. The connecting member can be rotatably coupled to the drive member and the driven member and can be configured to be moved by the drive member to rotate the driven member. The guide member can be in cooperation with the connecting member and configured to restrict movement of the connecting member as the connecting member is moved by the drive member. The first door can be configured to be rotated by the drive member between a first position and a second position. The second door can be configured to be rotated by the driven member between a third position and a fourth position.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing heat to a passenger cabin of a hybrid vehicle that includes an internal combustion engine are presented. The systems and methods may selectively operate the internal combustion engine with one or more engine cylinders deactivated and may selectively flow coolant to one or more cylinders to improve passenger cabin heating in response to a request for passenger cabin heat.

Abstract: A heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system is provided that includes a memory and a control module. The memory stores settings. The settings are for interior temperatures of a vehicle, a temperature of a steering wheel, and temperatures of seats within the vehicle. The control module: collects data from one or more cameras, where the data corresponds to one or more captured images of an interior cabin of the vehicle; based on the data, displays a thermographic anthropomorphic figure on a display of the vehicle or a mobile device, where the thermographic anthropomorphic figure is a thermogram representative of temperatures of an occupant of the vehicle; receives via a user interface an input from a user to adjust one of the settings; and based on the input from the user, adjusts operation of a first controlled device to change at least one of the temperatures of the occupant.

Abstract: An air/water separator drain assembly is provided in a vehicle. The assembly includes a first opening (HVAC intake) beneath a cowl through which air proceeds for use in an environmental control system of the vehicle. A second opening or main drain opening is provided for draining water from the cowl in a first direction. A channel is disposed adjacent the drain opening for collecting water from the cowl. Auxiliary openings in the channel are smaller than the drain opening for removing water from the channel and from adjacent the drain opening.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system for heating and cooling a passenger compartment. The HVAC system includes a refrigerant loop operable in a cooling mode and a heating mode, and an auxiliary coolant loop for heating and cooling at least a portion of the passenger compartment. The auxiliary coolant loop includes a pump for moving a coolant, within the auxiliary coolant loop, through a first heat exchanger coupled to the refrigerant loop via an expansion device in the cooling mode, a second heat exchanger positioned within the passenger compartment, and a third heat exchanger coupled to the refrigerant loop, and a flow control valve. The temperature of the coolant within the auxiliary coolant loop is controlled utilizing the flow control valve and the pump. The first and third heat exchangers may be in parallel for controlling the movement of coolant therebetween to control temperature.

Abstract: A humidifying device for a vehicle has a humidity detection part, a blower, a non-water-supply humidifier, and a controller. The humidity detection part detects a humidity in a vehicle compartment. The blower draws, as an intake air, an inside air in the vehicle compartment and an outside air outside the vehicle compartment at a specified ratio and blows the intake air toward the vehicle compartment. The non-water-supply humidifier collects water included in the inside air and supplies a humidified air, which is humidified using the water, toward a specified area in the vehicle compartment. The controller sets the specified ratio between the inside air and the outside air and controls an operation of the non-water-supply humidifier. The controller controls the blower to draw at least the inside air, when the non-water-supply humidifier is operated, and when a humidity in the vehicle compartment is lower than a specified humidity.

Abstract: Methods for reducing vibration or noise that is transmitted by or through a relatively thin, flat, rigid sheet of material such as a glass pane (e.g., the windshield of a vehicle) or metal panel are provided, wherein such a panel is provided with a material between the panel and a frame that is capable of causing attenuation of the noise or vibration propagating from the panel to the frame or vice versa. Such an assembly is especially useful for glazing in a vehicle for the purpose of improving acoustic comfort within the vehicle.

Abstract: A convertible door assembly includes (a) an upper door section, defining a window opening, (b) a lower door section, (c) a releasable locking feature, retaining the upper door section to the lower door section, and (d) a window. The window is displaceable between a raised position, closing the window opening and a lowered position, concealed within an internal door cavity formed in the upper door section and the lower door section.

Abstract: A vehicle may have a rolling chassis with a plurality of tires, and a frame supported by the rolling chassis. The frame may include a floor, a roof, two A-posts, and two C-posts. The A- and C-posts may be connected to each other via the floor and the roof. The floor, roof, A-posts, and C-posts may together form a multi-row enclosure. Open spaces between the A- and C-posts may be unobstructed by additional posts. The vehicle may also include a door disposed within each of the open spaces between the A- and C-posts. The door may include a doorframe, a first hinge configured to pivotally connect the doorframe to the roof, a front-seat door panel, a second hinge configured to pivotally connect the front-seat door panel to the doorframe, a rear-seat door panel, and a third hinge configured to pivotally connect the rear-seat door panel to the doorframe.

Abstract: A tailgate for vehicle may include a body panel including an internal panel and a reinforcing panel mounted on at least a portion of the internal panel, a cover panel mounted on the body panel by an adhesive to cover a portion of the body panel and having a cover body integrally formed with a spoiler portion, and a lamp device mounted on the cover panel.

Abstract: A hatchback door includes a load-bearing inner panel made of composite plastic material, a plastic top outer panel glued on a top portion of the inner panel, and a plastic bottom outer panel glued on a bottom portion of the inner panel. The top panel includes a first layer of transparent plastic material and a second layer of opaque plastic material or opaque paint. The opaque layer covers only some of the transparent layer such that the top panel is transparent in a central part overlying a rear-window opening of the inner panel and in its peripheral portions that function as transparent elements for two lateral sets of lights and a third top set of lights. The light sets are without a front transparent element and are connected to a rear side of the top panel. The transparent peripheral portions constitute the front transparent elements of the light sets.

Abstract: A roof system for a motor vehicle including a support frame which supports at least one roof element, and drainage system which has at least one water gutter. The water gutter is provided at least over part of its length with a plurality of anti-surge bodies which are spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction of the water gutter, are each extended over a partial region of a width and/or a height of the water gutter and leave free at least a partial portion of a base of the water gutter.

Abstract: A roof apparatus for a vehicle includes: a pair of guide rails that is disposed in each of both edge portions of an opening formed in a roof of a vehicle body in a width direction of a vehicle and extends in a front-and-rear direction of the vehicle; a frame that includes a main body portion disposed below the guide rails in an up-and-down direction of the vehicle and an extension portion extending in a width direction of the vehicle, and that is disposed so as to be bridged over the pair of guide rails; and a pair of brackets which is fixed to one of the frame and the pair of guide rails and is configured to come into contact with the other of the frame and the pair of guide rails, and in which the frame and the pair of guide rails are integrally formed.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a windshield, an opening that is located rearward of the windshield, and a sliding panel. The sliding panel has a panel portion and a frame portion, and the frame portion is connected to the panel portion. The sliding panel obstructs the opening in a closed position and is moveable to an open position in which at least part of the opening is unobstructed. The sliding panel is at least one of translucent or transparent. The frame portion does not block visibility through the sliding panel adjacent to a front transverse edge of the panel portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for covering at least a portion of an open bed of a vehicle includes a pair of support frames, where opposing ends of the support frames are removably mounted to opposing edges of the vehicle bed, and a rigid cover panel that is mounted between the support frames to cover the bed. A slot is formed in each support frame that extends along the length of each support frame. The rigid cover panel has edges that may removably slide into the slots of the support frames. The cover panel is held in place by inserting opposite edges into the slots of the support frames and then removably fixing the support frames at a selected location to the vehicle.

Abstract: This invention relates to a canopy locking and releasing apparatus for mounting a canopy to the fuselage of a vehicle. The canopy locking and releasing apparatus is comprised of several mechanisms. These include internal canopy locking and releasing mechanism, the external (Type A, B, or C) canopy locking and releasing mechanisms, a hinge plate and base mechanism, a hinge retaining pin, and a fuselage locking and releasing device for the hinge base. The apparatus is mounted on the sides of a canopy and attached to the cockpit of a vehicle. This apparatus allows for quick and easy opening of the canopy for routine or emergent access and driver entry or egress. An unique advantage of the canopy side mount locking and releasing hinge mechanism for vehicles is that the cockpit is easily accessible from either side of the vehicle, from the inside and outside of the vehicle, or if necessary, from both sides of the vehicle at once.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a weatherstrip and garnish assembly for use with a vehicle door that includes a body flange. The weatherstrip and garnish assembly can include a weatherstrip assembly that has a weatherstrip configured to be secured to the body flange of the vehicle door. The weatherstrip can include a curved portion. A sunshade garnish can be spaced from the curved portion of the weatherstrip to define a gap therebetween. A weatherstrip garnish can be disposed between the sunshade garnish and the weatherstrip so as to cover the gap. A first connector can connect the sunshade garnish to the weatherstrip garnish. A second connector can connect the weatherstrip garnish to the weatherstrip assembly.

Abstract: An outer lip is continuous with an outer-cabin side wall which has a linear shape of a hollow seal member. The outer lip makes elastic contact with a surface of a body in a direction substantially perpendicular when a door is closed. A rear lip extends from a position close to a base root of the outer lip toward an outer-cabin side and makes elastic contact with a peripheral edge of the door. A thickness of the outer-cabin side wall of the hollow seal member is not less than a thickness of a vertical part of the outer lip; and an inner-cabin side surface of the outer-cabin side wall of the hollow seal member is closer to an inside of the automobile than an inner-cabin side surface of the vertical part of the outer lip.

Abstract: A method of operating an electric vehicle having a battery system with a first battery module and a second battery module includes sending a triggering signal. And, in response to the triggering signal, selectively dissipating energy from the first battery module without dissipating energy from the second battery module.

Abstract: An electric vehicle includes a chassis frame, a battery pack, and a brace. The battery pack includes a support structure vertically spaced at least in-part from the chassis frame. The first brace extends between, and is engaged to, the chassis frame and the support structure.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes a front control tower provided forwardly of a driver's seat, a battery accommodated inside the front control tower, and a bottom member that provides a bottom of the front control tower. The battery is mounted on the bottom member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a battery pack that is mountable in a vehicle. The battery pack includes a plurality of battery modules, and a battery case that accommodates the battery modules. The battery case includes a first frame, a second frame provided across the battery modules from the first frame, and a connection portion that connects the first frame and the second frame. The second frame is provided with a protrusion that protrudes in a direction from the first frame toward the second frame.

Abstract: A drive system for a hybrid drive in a motor vehicle is provided. The drive system includes a drive machine with a rotor and a stator; a planetary gear set with a sun gear, a ring gear and at least one planetary gear mounted on a planetary carrier; and a coupling system, by way of which at least one other drive machine can be coupled to the drive system. The ring gear can be connected to the rotor in order to transmit drive power and is arranged inside the rotor in the radial direction. In particular, the sun gear of the drive system is non-rotatably mounted in relation to the stator; the planetary carrier is configured as a transmission output shaft; and a power take-off shaft, which is concentric with the ring gear, can be connected to the planetary carrier and to the coupling system.

Abstract: The present invention is a powertrain for a hybrid vehicle, comprising a driving and receiving machine (20), a thermal engine (10) and engine shaft (12), a speed variation device (14) including an engine epicyclic gear train (24) with a sun gear (34) and a crown (42) which are each connected to the engine shaft (12) by an engine controlled coupling (26, 28) and to a fixed part (40) of the powertrain by a one-way automatic coupling (30, 32). A planet gear carrier (46) and a machine epicyclic gear train (60) are arranged on a shaft (62) substantially parallel to engine shaft (12). The planet gear carrier comprises a sun gear (64), a crown (72), a planet gear carrier (68) and an epicyclic gear train controlled coupling (88). The speed variation device (14) comprises a device (94) for connecting and disconnecting and electrical machine (20) with a machine epicyclic gear train (60).

Abstract: A power transmitting apparatus of a hybrid electric vehicle includes an input device including four input shafts disposed with several input gears, torque converting device including a planetary gear set having rotation elements connected with the input shafts, and a shifting output device for shifting torques received from the input shafts and outputting the shifted torque.

Abstract: A power transmission apparatus for a vehicle may include: a first, second, third, and fourth input shaft; an output shaft; an idle shaft; a fixed transmission performing shifts to fixed shift stages depending on gear ratios of four change gear trains; and a torque assist driving and electronic continuously variable automatic transmission performing a torque assist for a torque input from the fixed transmission and performing electric vehicle driving and electronic continuously variable automatic transmission functions to output the torque through the output shaft. The disclosed power transmission apparatus implements fixed shift stages of four forward speeds and one reverse speed in a dual clutch transmission (DCT) structure that uses three synchronizers.

Abstract: A transmission includes a main gear set, an auxiliary gear set and an electric motor with a rotor and a stator. A third shaft of the main gear set is connected to the transmission output shaft, and a first shaft of the auxiliary gear set is connected to the rotor. A second shaft of the auxiliary gear set is constantly connected to a first shaft of the main gear set. A third shaft of the auxiliary gear set is constantly connected to a second shaft of the main gear set, the third shaft of the main gear set or a fourth shaft of the main gear set.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for cooling an electric drivetrain of an electric vehicle. The electric drivetrain can include an inverter, a gearbox and a motor. A first cooling system can use ethylene glycol and water (EGW) based coolant, and can include an EGW coolant loop to distribute the EGW based coolant to remove heat from a cold plate of the inverter, a housing of the gearbox, and a housing of the motor. A second cooling system can use an oil based coolant, and can include an oil coolant loop to distribute the oil based coolant to remove heat from internal components and the housing of the gearbox, and to remove heat from internal components and the housing of the motor. The second cooling system can include an oil coolant pump to control a flow of the oil based coolant through the oil coolant loop.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for adjusting at least two sets of shutoff elements of an air intake of a motor compartment of a motor vehicle. The system comprises at least two adjustment units. Each adjustment unit comprises a drive unit comprising an electric motor and a drive train for adjusting a set of shutoff elements. One adjustment unit is a primary adjustment unit and a further adjustment unit is a secondary adjustment unit. The primary adjustment unit is arranged for primary connection with a central control unit, such as an onboard computer of a motor vehicle. Also, the primary adjustment unit is arranged for secondary connection with the secondary adjustment unit. In the system the secondary adjustment unit has no direct connection with the central control unit.