Abstract: A light emitting display device, which is applied to a vehicle provided with an airbag device having an airbag accommodated in a folded state and an airbag cover with a shape of covering a vehicle interior of the airbag, the light emitting display device includes: a light emitting display part provided to the airbag cover, the light emitting display part configured to emit light using supplied power; a power feeding device including a power reception coil and a power transmission coil, the power feeding device configured to supply power to the light emitting display part in a non-contact manner, wherein: the power reception coil is provided to the airbag cover in a state of being integrated with the light emitting display part; and the power transmission coil is arranged at a position out of a range, in which the airbag is deployed, when the airbag device is operated.

Abstract: An airbag system for a vehicle includes a trim component having an A-side configured to face into a passenger compartment of the vehicle toward a vehicle seat and a B-side configured to face away from the passenger compartment. A base plate has a cavity disposed therein and is configured for attachment to the B-side of the trim component to form an at least substantially closed cavity configured to receive an airbag arrangement therein. The base plate has an outer perimeter generally conforming to an outer perimeter of the trim component. An airbag arrangement includes an inflatable airbag and an inflator configured to inflate the airbag, and may be disposed in the substantially closed cavity.

Abstract: The invention relates to an airbag module for a safety system for vehicle passengers, comprising an airbag, a gas generator (23) and a diffuser (10) with a dome section (11) and at least one retaining section which maintains the airbag in a compressed manner. Said retaining section comprises at least one securing opening in which at least one securing device, in particular a securing bolt, is received. Said securing opening (13) is arranged below the dome section (11).

Abstract: A belt assembly includes a belt, a first sensor and a second sensor. The belt has a webbing and a plurality of markers distinct from the webbing and fixed thereto. The markers are equally spaced a first longitudinal distance thereon in a longitudinal direction. The first sensor and the second sensor each have an associated detection field directed toward the belt and responsive to the markers in the fields. The second sensor is a second longitudinal distance from the first sensor differing from the first distance.

Abstract: A lock for securing semi-trailers. More specifically, the lock of the invention secures the landing gear assembly of a semi-trailer. The lock is made up of a main body, a detachable locking plate, and a lock mechanism. The main body includes a post located in a crankshaft securing portion of the main body. The crankshaft securing portion includes a plurality of crankshaft guides and opposite facing lips which in combination provide a slot to accommodate the detachable locking plate. The post extends outward from an interior surface of the main body. The detachable locking plate fits over at least a portion of the crankshaft securing portion of the main body. The lock mechanism is in operable communication with the detachable locking plate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for detecting an operating state of a vehicle engine. The system comprises: an input coupled to a power line of a vehicle; means to filter out relatively high frequency transient noise components of a signal received from the power line; a first detector for receiving the filtered signal and detecting when transient noise associated with the power line rises above a first threshold and generating a first detection signal in response thereto; a second detector for receiving the filtered signal and detecting when the transient noise falls below a second threshold, which is lower than the first threshold, and generating a second detection signal in response thereto; and means for generating a first output signal in response to the first detection signal and a second output signal in response to the second detection signal.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a communicator for performing a radio frequency communication and another radio frequency communication with a smart key, and a controller for setting a plurality of vehicle controlled regions each having a preset range from a vehicle, estimating a position of a driver by using the radio frequency communication and the other radio frequency communication with the smart key, and setting a detection period of a Radio Frequency (RF) signal to be transmitted to the smart key based on a vehicle controlled region in which the driver is positioned, among the plurality of vehicle controlled regions.

Abstract: A method of operating an ad hoc network to protect a passenger-as-a-pedestrian of a stationary vehicle from a vehicle in motion. The network comprises an electronic key for the stationary vehicle carried by the passenger-as-a-pedestrian, an electronic-control-unit with a car-access-system and an on-board-unit with a vehicle-to-vehicle-system as components of a vehicle-network of the stationary vehicle. The car-access-system interfaces the vehicle-to-vehicle-system through the vehicle-network, the one vehicle in motion comprises a vehicle-to-vehicle-system, the on-board-unit of the stationary vehicle receives information from the car-access-system of the electronic-control-unit of the stationary vehicle, and the on-board-unit communicates based on the received information as vehicle-to-driver communication via the vehicle-to-vehicle system of the stationary vehicle with any vehicle in motion.

Abstract: A method for producing a heatable luminaire cover is described. The heatable luminaire cover has: a polymeric main body, a first busbar, a second busbar and at least two conductor tracks on the inside of the polymeric main body.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a wiper arm arrangement comprising a wiper bar (10), a coupling unit (12) and a fastening unit (14) for securing the coupling unit (12) to the wiper bar (10). According to the invention, the coupling unit (12) has a crimped profile (16, 54) which, in a mounted state, is to be connected to a washer fluid hose (18).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a windscreen wiper device (100) for a vehicle, with a fastening element (50). The windshield wiper device (100) includes a wiper blade (2) with an elongated upper part (10) and an elongated lower part (12) which is at least partially designed to bend. Furthermore, a plurality of connecting elements (18) for connecting the upper part (10) and the lower part (12) is provided, wherein the connecting elements (18) are spaced apart along a longitudinal extension (8) of the wiper blade (2). The connecting elements (18) are designed to enable a movement of the upper part (10) and the lower part (12) relative to one another with a movement component along a longitudinal extension (8) of the wiper blade (2). Furthermore, the wiper blade (2) comprises a wiper blade-side fastening part (20).

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper device comprising at least one wiper strip unit (12a-g) which has at least one first wiper lip (14a-g) and at least one second wiper lip (16a-g). The wiper device (10a-g) has at least one automatically activated wiper lip switching unit (20a-g) which is provided in order to switch a wiper lip (18a-g) that is active in at least one sub-process of a wiping process.

Abstract: The invention concerns a windscreen wiper device (2; 28, 30; 74; 78) for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle. The windscreen wiper device (2; 28, 30; 74; 78) comprises an elongate upper part (10) which is designed to be at least partially flexible. It further comprises an elongate lower part (12) which is designed to be at least partially flexible. Further present are a plurality of connection elements (18) for connecting the upper part (10) and the lower part (12), the connection elements (18) being disposed at spacings from each other along a longitudinal extension (8) of the windscreen wiper device (2; 28, 30; 74; 78) and secured to the lower part (12) by means of swivel joints (20; 122, 130).

Abstract: The invention relates to a windshield wiper device (50, 70) for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle. The windshield wiper device comprises a wiper blade (51, 71) with an elongated upper part (52, 72) which is designed to be at least partly flexible, an elongated lower part (53, 73) which is designed to be at least partly flexible, and multiple connection elements (18) for connecting the upper part (52, 72) and the lower part (53, 73). The connection elements (18) are mutually spaced along a longitudinal extension (8) of the wiper blade (51, 71), and the connection elements (18) are designed to allow the upper part (52, 72) and the lower part (53, 73) to move relative to each other with a movement component along a longitudinal extension (8) of the wiper blade (51, 71), a cross-section of the wiper blade (51, 71) perpendicular to the longitudinal extension (8) of the wiper blade being substantially trapezoidal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a window-wiping device (100) for a vehicle, comprising a wiper blade (2) having an elongate upper part (10) and an elongate lower part (12), which are designed to be at least partially flexible. Also provided is a plurality of connecting elements (18) for connecting the upper part (10) and the lower part (12), the connecting elements (18) being spaced apart along a longitudinal extent (8) of the wiper blade (2) and being attached to the upper part (10) and/or the lower part (12) by a rotary joint, and the connecting elements (18) being designed to allow a motion of the upper part (10) and the lower part relative to each other with a motion component along the longitudinal extent (8) of the wiper blade (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a window-wiping device (2; 28, 30; 74; 78) for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle. The window-wiping device (2; 28, 30; 74; 78) comprises an elongated upper part (10), which is at least partially bendable, an elongated lower part (12), which is at least partially bendable, and a plurality of connecting elements (18) for connecting the upper part (10) and the lower part (12), wherein the connecting elements (18) are spaced apart along a longitudinal extension (8) of the wiper blade (2), wherein the connecting elements (18) are designed to enable motion of the upper part (10) and the lower part in relation to each other having a motion component along a longitudinal extension (8) of the wiper blade (2), wherein the connecting elements are connected to the lower part (12) and the upper part (10) by means of rotational joints, and wherein the upper part and the lower part are connected to a connection piece.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper blade adapter unit with a wiper blade adapter (10), which is provided for a connection to a wiper arm adapter and has at least one receiving area (12, 14) having at least one contact surface (16, 18) provided for fastening at least one carrier element (20, 22) of a wiper blade. The invention states that the at least one contact surface (16, 18) has a maximum length of 20 mm.

Abstract: A sensor system includes a base including first and second windows. The sensor system includes first and second optical sensors supported by the base and positioned to receive light through the first and second windows. The sensor system includes first and second nozzles directed at the first and second windows. The sensor system includes a manifold in fluid communication with the first and second nozzles. The sensor system includes a liquid reservoir in fluid communication with the manifold. The sensor system includes an air compressor in fluid communication with the manifold.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a device used to facilitate proper positioning of a vehicle jack beneath a vehicle. Particularly, the disclosed device includes a top face comprising a channel that is permanently attached to a vehicle jack point. The disclosed device further includes a bottom face comprising a support member that is releasably coupled to the receiving member on a vehicle jack. The disclosed device therefore enables a user to properly position a vehicle jack on a vehicle, even when conditions are such to prevent adequate inspection. The disclosed device can therefore be utilized in a manner to assure the safe and positive gripping of the vehicle by the jack during use, thus eliminating the hazards associated with improper positioning.

Abstract: Systems and methods for an aircraft emergency and park brake system are disclosed. The emergency and park brake system may comprise an emergency and park brake controller. The emergency and park brake controller may be configured to receive brake signals from mechanical and electrical inputs, generate a braking command comprising data from the brake signal, and transmit the braking command to control braking force. The emergency and park brake controller may receive brake signals from multiple locations including from the aircraft and from a remote location.

Abstract: A brake system for a vehicle includes a first brake device for braking a first wheel of the vehicle, a second brake device for braking a second wheel of the vehicle, a first brake pedal which is paired with the first wheel, a second brake pedal which is paired with the second wheel, a brake control valve which is designed to act on the first brake device and/or the second brake device, a first control valve for controlling a brake pressure in the first brake device, and a second control valve for controlling a brake pressure in the second brake device. The brake system further has an electromechanical switching module in order to block or at least reduce a braking effect of the second brake device while the first brake pedal is being actuated, and the switching module is designed to block or at least reduce a braking effect of the first brake device while the second brake pedal is being actuated.

Abstract: When a brake system on a commercial vehicle, lateral acceleration and/or yaw of the vehicle are monitored and compared to a first predetermined threshold. If the first predetermined threshold is exceeded, a precharge command is sent to the brake system to precharge one or more air chambers by temporarily deactivating a modulator valve and activating an antilock traction relay valve in order to charge the air chambers up to a level permitted by the modulator valve. Upon detecting a panic braking event, a command signal is sent to the brake system to release the precharged air to facilitate braking.

Abstract: A vehicle brake system includes a dual acting plunger assembly. The dual acting plunger assembly comprises a housing, an anti-rotation tube secured to a ball screw assembly, and a torque coupler. The torque coupler is attached between the housing and anti-rotation tube, wherein the torque coupler allows rotation between the housing and the anti-rotation tube.

Abstract: A hydraulic unit for producing brake pressure for a hydraulic motor-vehicle brake system, including a main body, a cavity arranged in the main body and having at least one first bore segment with a defined target diameter, in which a cylindrical piston moveable in the axial direction is arranged, which, in the cavity, bounds at least one pressure chamber filled with a hydraulic fluid, for producing brake pressure in a brake circuit, and at least a first and a second sealing element for sealing off the cylindrical piston, which sealing elements are arranged at an axial distance from each other. In order to provide a hydraulic unit that can be produced more effectively and economically while the technical requirements nevertheless remain fulfilled, the material of the main body in a surface layer of an inner wall of the cavity in the bore segment has a material microstructure that is work-hardened.

Abstract: A method for ascertaining a torque loss of an electromechanical brake booster of a braking system, including ascertaining when a user of the braking system requests a brake pressure build-up in at least one wheel brake cylinder of the braking system, using the electromechanical brake booster, by actuating a brake actuation element of the braking system; and optionally determining an actual value with regard to the torque loss of the motor of the electromechanical brake booster, taking into account at least one provided sensor variable with regard to a motor torque of a motor of the electromechanical brake booster, a change over time of a rotation speed of the motor of the electromechanical brake booster, and/or a master brake cylinder pressure that is present in a master brake cylinder of the braking system.

Abstract: A control valve includes a diaphragm with a flow path with a predetermined cross-section from a brake pipe to a first side of the diaphragm and another flow path having another predetermined cross-section from a second side of the diaphragm to atmosphere. A dump valve prevents flow from the brake pipe to atmosphere. A method for operating a control valve includes supplying brake pipe air to a first side of a diaphragm through a flow path having a predetermined cross-section and permitting or preventing reference air flow to atmosphere through another flow path having another predetermined cross-section. The method further includes supplying reference air to a dump valve that prevents brake pipe air flow to atmosphere.

Abstract: A protective cap is provided for protecting an end portion of a hydraulic hose of a hydraulic bicycle component. The protective cap is configured to be removably coupled to the end portion of the hydraulic hose. The protective cap comprises a head portion and a cord attachment portion. The cord attachment portion has a through hole for attaching a cord to the protective cap.

Abstract: A device includes at least one of a brake position sensor operationally coupled to a brake and providing a brake position signal, or a clutch position sensor operationally coupled to a clutch and providing a clutch position signal. The device further includes a controller having a communication module structured to interpret the at least one of the brake position signal or the clutch position signal, and a collection module structured to collect vehicle dynamics information. The controller further includes a vehicle dynamics module structured to interpret the vehicle dynamics information, and a sensor diagnostics module structured to determine a failure of at least one of the clutch position sensor or the brake position sensor in response to the vehicle dynamics information and at least one of the clutch signal or the brake signal.

Abstract: A control method of a power train for a hybrid vehicle is provided. The method includes determining whether an engine corresponds to an optimal operating point when intervention for upshifting is demanded during an HEV driving mode and determining whether an amount of demanded intervention is equal to or less than a value adding maximum intervention torques of a drive motor and an HSG. Each intervention torque of the drive motor and the HSG is determined to adjust a whole energy-collect rate by the drive motor and the HSG to a maximum value of the amount of demanded intervention, and simultaneously, the value adding the intervention torques of the drive motor and the HSG satisfies the amount of demanded intervention.

Abstract: A controller for a hybrid vehicle is provided. The hybrid vehicle includes an engine, a first electric motor, a second electric motor, a power split mechanism, and a selectable one-way clutch. The hybrid vehicle is configured to increase and transmit a rotation speed of the engine to an output shaft to drive the output shaft in an overdrive state when the selectable one-way clutch is in the engaged state. The controller includes an electronic control unit configured to control the first electric motor such that an engine brake equivalent torque with a magnitude sufficient to maintain the locked state of the selectable one-way clutch is output in a direction opposite to a direction of a negative torque which is generated in the engine when the hybrid vehicle travels in a state in which supply of fuel to the engine is stopped in the overdrive state.

Abstract: The vehicle includes a powertrain having an axle having a first drive wheel and a second drive wheel. A first gearbox may couple a first power source to the first drive wheel, and a second gearbox may independently couple a second power source to the second drive wheel. And, a controller may be configured to initiate a gear shift in the first gearbox and the second gearbox at different times.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a hybrid working vehicle that enables enhancing efficiency of an engine.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for controlling MHSG of a mild hybrid electric vehicle, may include detecting data for controlling the MHSG; determining a target torque of an engine based on the data; determining whether a pressure difference between a front end portion and a rear end portion of a particulate filter is equal to or greater than a first pressure based on the data; determining a loss amount of combustion torque of the engine based on the pressure difference when the pressure difference is equal to or greater than the first pressure; and performing torque compensation control of the MHSG based on the target torque of the engine and the loss amount of the combustion torque of the engine.

Abstract: A brake control system includes: a friction brake unit configured to generate a friction braking force; a regenerative brake unit configured to generate a regenerative braking force; and a brake control unit configured to control the regenerative brake unit and the friction brake unit based on a regenerative target value and a friction target value based on a target braking force, which is a target of the braking force to be provided to a wheel. The brake control unit controls the regenerative brake unit based on a second regenerative target value larger than a first regenerative target value that has been defined based on the target braking force.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method for active vibration control of a hybrid electric vehicle.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method for active vibration control of a hybrid electric vehicle.

Abstract: The inventors' findings relate to a transmission for vehicles, comprising an input side configured for being coupled to a prime mover and an output side configured for being coupled to a driven element wherein the transmission comprises an electromagnetic torque converter (EMTC), wherein the EMTC has at least two output paths, namely the first output path coupled to a gear box which is preferably configured for being coupled to a drive shaft of the vehicle, and a second output path which is configured to be coupled to an auxiliary power provider. The inventors' findings also relate to a vehicle driveline comprising said transmission. Furthermore, the inventors' findings also relate to a vehicle comprising said vehicle driveline.

Abstract: A power transmission device for a hybrid vehicle has a first clutch device (1a) disposed in a drivetrain between an engine (E) and a driving wheel (D). A second clutch device (1b) disposed in a drivetrain extends from a motor (M) to the driving wheel (D). The oil pump (P), connected to the motor (M), supplies oil to a predetermined moving component disposed in the vehicle by using driving power of the motor (M). A transmission (A) is disposed in a drivetrain between the engine (E) and the motor (M) and the driving wheel (D). The transmission adjusts rotation speed of the motor (M). The power transmission device supplying oil by causing the motor (M) to rotate the oil pump (P) at an appropriate rotation speed.

Abstract: A controller is configured to respond to an engine start command, operate the engine to produce excess torque beyond a demand torque, and in response to engine speed achieving a threshold, operate the starter-generator to load the engine to consume the excess torque and drive the engine speed toward an electric machine speed, and engage a clutch to couple the engine and an electric machine.

Abstract: A method and device for controlling an engine clutch of a hybrid vehicle are provided. The method includes setting a target speed of an engine to change a driving mode of the hybrid vehicle from an EV mode to an HEV mode and operating a HSG to adjust an engine speed to reach the target speed. An engine clutch that connects the engine with a driving motor or disconnects the engine from the driving motor is engaged to start when the speed of the engine is maintained at the target speed. A kiss point generated when the engine clutch is in a slip state is detected to learn the kiss point of the engine clutch and an output of the engine is increased based on a driver required torque when the speed of the engine and a speed of the driving motor are synchronized after the kiss point is learned.

Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine, a motor, a high voltage traction battery, and a controller. The engine and the motor are each configured to propel the vehicle. The battery is configured to power the motor. The controller is programmed to selectively start the engine based on a state of charge of the battery and air pollution content such that as the air pollution content increases a state of charge engine startup threshold decreases.

Abstract: A driver assistance system for collision avoidance includes an environmental sensor for detecting an obstacle on an anticipated trajectory of a vehicle. A computing unit searches for a first evasion trajectory on which the obstacle is collision-free and for a second evasion trajectory which is transmitted from the probable trajectory and on which the obstacle can be traversed without collision. A steering system is controllable by a computing unit to steer the vehicle along one of the evasion trajectories. The computing unit is arranged to steer the steering system only and to steer the vehicle along the first evasion trajectory when the search for the second evasion trajectory is unsuccessful.

Abstract: An adaptive vehicle control system that includes processors, memory modules communicatively coupled to the processors, and machine readable instructions stored in the one or more memory modules that cause the adaptive vehicle control system to determine an autonomous operation profile of a target vehicle positioned in a vehicle operating environment, wherein the vehicle operating environment includes a roadway having one or more lanes, determine an autonomous operation profile of one of more neighboring vehicles positioned within the vehicle operating environment, compare the autonomous operation profile of at least one of the one or more neighboring vehicles with the autonomous operation profile of the target vehicle, and alter a condition of the target vehicle such that the autonomous operation profile of the target vehicle matches an autonomous operation profile of an individual neighboring vehicle of the one or more neighboring vehicles positioned in the same lane as the target vehicle.

Abstract: A method for improving operating a vehicle that includes an accelerator pedal is disclosed. In one example, the method assesses a vehicle for accelerator pedal degradation and applies control actions to the vehicle is accelerator pedal degradation is determined. The control actions may include adjusting a throttle position and adjusting vehicle brakes.

Abstract: A method for recovering energy during braking of a vehicle is provided. The vehicle has at least one rotatable ground engaging member, a generator operatively connected to the at least one rotatable ground engaging member, and at least one energy storage device coupled to the generator. The method has the steps of: determining a speed of the vehicle; determining a desired slip of the at least one rotatable ground engaging member based at least in part on the speed of the vehicle; and applying a braking torque to the at least one rotatable ground engaging member using the generator based at least in part on the desired slip. A regenerative braking system for a vehicle and a vehicle having such a system are also disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicle control arrangement is configured to control steering and velocity of a road vehicle including a velocity control arrangement, remote sensors configured to acquire vehicle surrounding information, a steering control unit configured to control steering of the vehicle based on the vehicle surrounding information, an upcoming road geometry detecting unit configured to detect presence of an upcoming curve section, a hands-on-wheel detecting unit configured to detect if presence exists of at least one hand on a steering wheel of the vehicle. The velocity control arrangement is configured to perform a reduction of velocity of the vehicle in case presence of an upcoming curve section is detected and no presence is detected of at least one hand on the steering wheel.

Abstract: A driving support apparatus derives position prediction data when T=Tn, which is when a predicted time Tn has elapsed from the present time, based on acquired map data, position data and speed data. Direction prediction data indicating a traveling direction of a vehicle 1 at the time T=Tn is derived based on acquired map data and derived position prediction data. A yaw angle which is an angle formed by a traveling direction D0 represented by e direction data and the traveling direction Dn represented by direction prediction data is derived. A target speed Vn of the vehicle is then derived.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus capable of assisting safe driving of a vehicle at a place such as an intersection where the view from the vehicle is obstructed or restricted is provided. An obtaining unit obtains map information or image information representing an image captured by an image capturing apparatus mounted in a vehicle. And a detection processing unit detects a traffic mirror located near the vehicle on the basis of the map information or the image information. The determining unit determines characteristics of an installed place of the detected traffic mirror on the basis of the map information or the image information. Further a generating unit generates driving assist information on the basis of the determined characteristics, and an output unit outputs the generated driving assist information.

Abstract: A vehicle system includes a processor programmed to establish communication between a first vehicle and a second vehicle, identify one of the vehicles as a towing vehicle and the other as a towed vehicle, and limit operation of the towing vehicle according to constraints associated with the towed vehicle. In some implementations, the vehicle system detects that the towing vehicle is flat-towing the towed vehicle and that the towed vehicle is not operating in a neutral tow mode.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relates to a vehicle control system (1) for controlling a vehicle transfer case (3). The transfer case (3) is operable in a high range and a low range. The vehicle control system (1) is configured to output a range change signal to implement a transfer case range change. The vehicle control system (1) also outputs a brake control signal for controlling vehicle braking during the range change. The present invention also relates to a vehicle (5) and a related method of operating a vehicle control system (1) and optionally also a transmission (7).