Abstract: The invention relates to a component (1) made of plastic material and comprising a side. According to the invention, said side is at least partially in the shape of ascending steps, the rising side of the steps (4, 5) having a thickness (E1) of between 1 and 1.19 mm.

Abstract: A programmable replacement controller that has a number of embedded applications corresponding to a number of OEM vehicle systems and a selected application within the controller can be called to service or activated through the programming feature of the replacement controller.

Abstract: A vent system for a vehicle includes a plurality of registers each having a power-actuated damper and a power-actuated airflow-directing shutter. A user interface is operatively linked to the power-actuated airflow-directing shutter. A controller is provided, adapted to automatically open the power-actuated damper of one or more of the plurality of registers disposed adjacent to an occupied vehicle seat. The user interface is adapted to control an orientation of the power-actuated airflow-directing shutter to direct an airflow to one of an upper zone, a middle zone, and a lower zone. The controller is adapted to translate the power-actuated damper between an open orientation and a closed orientation according to inputs received from one or more occupant location sensors. Methods for controlling a vehicle vent system are also described.

Abstract: A wearable electronic device can include a communication unit configured to communicate with external devices, a heat flow sensor configured to measure a rate of heat energy flowing through a user's skin, and a processor configured to calculate a target ambient temperature for the user based on the measured heat flow through the user's skin.

Abstract: The air-conditioning control device is configured to control an air conditioner for a vehicle having a radiant heater and to output a cancel signal that allows an engine, which has been stopped in response to an idling stop control, to restart. The radiant heater is configured to be supplied with power to heat an occupant in a vehicle compartment of the vehicle. The air conditioner is configured to heat an interior of the vehicle compartment using cooling water for the engine. The air-conditioning control device is configured to extend a stop time from stopping the engine in response to the idling stop control to outputting the cancel signal, which allows the engine having been stopped in response to the idling stop control to restart, to be longer with the radiant heater being operated than with the radiant heater being stopped.

Abstract: A heater control device controls an electric heater which includes a plurality of heat generating portions. The heater control device determines whether a total energization current value, which is a current value to be supplied to the electric heater when all of the plurality of heat generating portions are energizable, exceeds a predetermined current limit value. The heater control device is configured to, when it is determined that the total energization current value exceeds the current limit value, energize the electric heater while switching, among any or all of the plurality of heat generating portions, those to be turned to a non-energizable off state.

Abstract: A cooling assembly for under a vehicle is provided. The cooling assembly includes a housing, a slab condenser, and a condenser fan. The housing is configured to be attached under and to a floor of the vehicle. The housing includes a top wall, side walls and a bottom wall. The slab condenser is disposed within the housing and horizontally oriented when the housing is attached to the vehicle. The condenser fan assembly is disposed within the housing and directing air vertically through the top wall, the bottom wall and the slab condenser.

Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) airflow distribution module with an outlet closing mechanism for a vehicle including a driver face airflow outlet defined by an HVAC module. A passenger face airflow outlet defined by the HVAC module having a center portion and a side portion. An adaptor including a door driving mechanism to control a telescoping door sub-assembly, which is mounted at the passenger face airflow outlet and is movable between a retracted position at which the telescoping door sub-assembly does not obstruct the airflow through the passenger face airflow outlet by being packaged away from outlets, and any one of a plurality of extended positions at which the telescoping door sub-assembly obstructs the side portion or both the side and center portions of the passenger face airflow outlet at different blocking levels when no passenger is present to save energy, improve fuel economy, and/or increase battery life.

Abstract: An air vent (10) with a device for controlling an air flow is described. The air vent (10) has a housing (12) which surrounds an air duct (16) at least in sections, and has a displacement body (32) mounted pivotably in the housing (12). The housing (12) has an air inlet portion (20), a central portion (22) and an air outlet portion (24), wherein the cross section of the air duct (16) is reduced from the central portion (22) towards the air outlet portion (24). The displacement body (32) is pivotable about a pivot axis (D) running parallel to an air outlet opening (26) provided in the air outlet portion (24), and is of drumstick-like design at least in sections.

Abstract: An air vent for a vehicle HVAC system includes a duct, a forward fin connected to an air outlet at a first end portion of the duct, and plurality of rear fins connected to an air inlet at a second end portion of the duct. The forward fin rotatable about a transverse direction of the duct is configured to adjust the direction of airflow in a vertical direction of the duct. The plurality of rear fins rotatable about the vertical direction is configured to adjust the direction of airflow in a longitudinal direction of the duct. A shut-off valve is rotatably connected to a central portion of the duct and positioned between the forward fin and the plurality of rear fins. The shut-off valve is directly connected to the forward fin and configured to rotate about the transverse direction via movement of the forward fin in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: An air vent for a vehicle may include: a damper configured to open/close a housing connected to a blower duct; a damper knob installed in the housing so as to be connected to the damper, and exposed to the front of a wing member for adjusting a blowing direction; and an opening/closing interlocking part installed in the housing so as to connect the damper and the damper knob.

Abstract: A sun visor system for selectively increasing the height of a sun visor includes a vehicle that has a sun visor. An extension unit is slidably coupled to the sun visor. The extension unit is selectively positioned in a deployed position to extend downwardly from the sun visor to block sunlight from passing beneath the sun visor. The extension unit is selectively positioned in a stored position such that the extension unit does not extend downwardly from the sun visor.

Abstract: A system for improving safety while providing privacy for a vehicle. The system includes a display screen located within the vehicle, configured to alternate between a displaying state and a non-displaying state. The system includes a window configured to alternate between an opaque state and a transparent state. The system includes an electronic control unit (ECU) configured to determine whether the display screen is powered on. The ECU is configured to alternate the display screen between the displaying state and the non-displaying state at a predetermined frequency when the display screen is powered on. The ECU is configured to alternate the window between the opaque state and the transparent state at the predetermined frequency, the display screen being in the displaying state when the window is in the opaque state and the display screen being in the non-displaying state when the window is in the transparent state.

Abstract: There is provided a window glass holding structure that holds window glass that moves upwards and downwards in a vehicle. The window glass holding structure includes a carrier plate that is fixed to a window glass, and a guide rail that is fixed to a vehicle panel, extends in the vertical direction of the vehicle, and guides movement of the carrier plate in a vertical direction of the vehicle. The carrier plate has a holding section that grips one end, in the vehicle longitudinal direction, of the guide rail, capable of sliding from the vehicle longitudinal direction, and has a gap in the vehicle width direction.

Abstract: A roof system includes a closure panel that opens a roof opening in which it is positioned partially above a portion of a roof. An operating mechanism includes a front device having a lever for moving the front edge of the panel in a vertical direction. The lever is pivotally connected to a driving slide that has a cam partly in engagement with a stationary guide curve and is in engagement with the panel through a pin-curve assembly. A curve of the pin-curve assembly has a guiding curve extending allowing a corresponding pin to slide along it to move the front of the panel at least in vertical direction when the lever is driven by the driving slide. A locking curve extends mainly vertically when a pin is positioned in the locking curve in order to allow the driving slide to slide the panel in longitudinal direction.

Abstract: An open roof construction includes a roof opening in a stationary roof part and a panel that is movable between an open and closed positions. A moving mechanism moves a rear end of the panel and comprises a support lever having a first end which is slidable and rotatable with respect to the stationary roof part and an opposite second end slidably and rotatably engaging the movable panel. A drive slides the first end along the stationary roof part, and a tilting lever has a first tilting lever end slidably and rotatably engaging a first guide curve of the stationary roof part and an opposite second tilting lever end configured to rotatably engage the support lever at an engagement location. In all positions of the movable panel the engagement location, as viewed in the longitudinal forward direction of the vehicle, is located in front of the second support lever end.

Abstract: A truck that includes a bed section located rear of a cab section where the bed section is bounded on each side by opposing first and second upward-extending side walls, respectively. The truck includes a tonneau cover which has a first panel section pivotable with respect to the opposing first and second upward-extending side walls. A latching assembly is attached to the first panel section that selectively secures and releases the first panel section with respect to the first and second upward-extending side walls of the truck. The latching assembly includes at least one adjustable pinch latch assembly. The pinch latch assembly includes a latch handle portion and a latch base located on the first panel section adjacent the latch handle portion.

Abstract: A power transmission apparatus for a vehicle is disclosed. The power transmission apparatus includes a first input shaft selectively connected to an engine output shaft through a first clutch, a second input shaft configured as a hollow shaft that is disposed on the outer circumference of the first output shaft without rotational interference and selectively connected to the engine output shaft through a second clutch, a third input shaft configured as a hollow shaft that is disposed on the outer circumference of the second output shaft without rotational interference and selectively connected to the engine output shaft through a third clutch. The transmission apparatus further comprises an output shaft placed parallel to the first, second, and third input shafts at a certain distance.

Abstract: A control system for hybrid vehicle that can limit damage on a battery resulting from cranking of an engine. the controller is configured to shift an operating mode from an EV-Lo mode to an EV-Hi mode if a peak power applied to a battery during shifting the operating mode from the EV-Lo mode to the EV-Hi mode is expected to exceed an upper limit input power to the battery.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for delivering power to a hybrid vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus includes an apparatus for delivering power to a hybrid vehicle, the hybrid vehicle including a powertrain having a power take-off coupling, the powertrain including an engine and a transmission. The apparatus includes an electric motor operable to generate a torque, the motor being coupled to transmit a starting torque through the power take-off of the powertrain for starting the engine.

Abstract: A hybrid module includes a housing, an annular stator, first and second annular rotors, and a first bearing. The housing is arranged for fixing to a combustion engine and a multi-speed transmission of a vehicle. The annular stator is fixed to the housing. The first annular rotor is disposed on a first axial side of the stator. The second annular rotor is disposed on a second axial side of the stator, opposite the first axial side. The first bearing is installed between the first annular rotor or the second annular rotor, and the annular stator. In an example embodiment, the first annular rotor or the second annular rotor includes an annular magnet. In an example embodiment, the first annular rotor is fixed to the second annular rotor.

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: In a vehicle in-wheel motor drive device, an in-wheel motor unit is supported by a supporting member in a posture in which a direction from a first axis to a center-of-gravity position of the in-wheel motor unit has a horizontal direction component in an axially perpendicular plane perpendicular to the first axis, and the supporting member is provided with a stopper brought into contact with the in-wheel motor unit to regulate vibrations having a component in a vertical direction around the first axis of the in-wheel motor unit before an elastic member reaches an elastic limit.

Abstract: A grille shutter control device of a vehicle includes an encapsulation structure covering an engine, a grille shutter provided at an opening formed at a front wall portion of the encapsulation structure, an actuator configured to move the grille shutter to open/close the opening, and a controller configured to control the actuator. The controller determines whether or not heat damage occurs on a related component relating to the engine upon key OFF, closes the grille shutter upon key OFF in the case of determining that the heat damage will not occur, and opens the grille shutter upon key OFF in the case of determining that the heat damage will occur.

Abstract: A grill shutter device for vehicle includes a grill, a shutter, and a drive source. The grill is provided with an opening penetrating the grill in the front/rear direction. The shutter includes fins opening and closing the opening, lining up in a vehicular width direction, and curving so as to fit into a curved configuration of the grill. The drive source drives the shutter so that the fins open and close the opening. The fins include a body plate, and a support shaft fixed to the body plate, extending in a direction linearly linking between vehicular-width-direction opposite ends of a corresponding site in the opening, and supported to the grill so as to rotate when actuated by the drive source. Moreover, a universal joint joins between the support shafts of two of the fins neighboring one another in the vehicular width direction.

Abstract: A leveling nipple for a tank may include a first pipe that includes a curved portion discharging air inside the tank to an outlet pipe when a fluid is supplied to the tank; and a second pipe that discharges air inside the tank to the outlet pipe when the fluid is supplied to the tank and is connected to the curved portion of the first pipe, wherein the second pipe includes a diversion portion that guides the fluid flowing into the second pipe to the first pipe.

Abstract: A fluid system for a vehicle is provided. The fluid system is configured to couple to a chassis of the vehicle. A frame assembly of the fluid system is configured to couple with the chassis directly or with another component that is coupled, directly or indirectly, with the chassis. A cowling of the fluid system can enclose a fuel pressure vessel and an auxiliary fluid vessel. The auxiliary fluid vessel is configured to be placed in fluid communication with the component powered or operated by the fluid therein.

Abstract: There is provided a fuel tank including: a fuel tank main body enclosed by a floor wall, side walls and an upper wall; and a separator including a strut, a first plate portion in which a first penetrating hole that penetrates in a plate thickness direction is formed, and a second plate portion in which a second penetrating hole that penetrates in a plate thickness direction is formed, the second plate portion sandwiching the strut with the first plate portion and extending in a diametric direction at an opposite side of the strut from a side thereof at which the first plate portion is disposed, wherein at least one of shapes, sizes or numbers of the first penetrating hole and the second penetrating hole is set to be different such that fluid resistances at the first plate portion and the second plate portion are different.

Abstract: A hybrid module for a motor vehicle and to a drive arrangement for a motor vehicle configured for coupling an internal combustion engine and includes a connection device (10) for the mechanical coupling of an internal combustion engine; a separating clutch (30), by which torque can be transmitted from the internal combustion engine to the hybrid module (1); an electric motor (40) for producing a drive torque having a hollow-cylindrical rotor (42); a dual clutch device (50), by means of which torque can be transmitted from the electric motor (40) and/or from the separating clutch (30) to a drive train, having a first component clutch (60) and a second component clutch (70); a separating clutch actuation system (35) for actuating the separating clutch (30); a first actuation system (61) for actuating the first component clutch (60) and a second actuation system (71) for actuating the second component clutch (70), wherein the connection device (10), the separating clutch (30) and the first component clutch (60)

Abstract: A planet carrier for a planetary gear transmission for driving a wheel includes a housing for accommodating a sun wheel and planet wheels of a planetary gear transmission. The housing has an inner end and an opposite outer end. The inner end of the housing is provided with an inner end wall having an opening for receiving a drive shaft for driving the sun wheel. The outer end of the housing is provided with an outer end wall having through holes for mounting the planet wheels axially into the housing in the direction from the outer end towards the inner end.

Abstract: Self-propelled vehicles that include swiveling caster wheels and independent drive wheels are disclosed. The self-propelled vehicles are selectively steered in a caster wheel steering mode or a drive wheel steering mode. The vehicle includes a differential system that may include a differential valve that allows hydraulic fluid to be transferred between the left and right drive systems. The differential system may be operable during the caster wheel steering mode such as when the vehicle is driven for transport between sites.

Abstract: An auxiliary power system for an agricultural implement includes a variable speed hydraulic drive motor configured for receiving hydraulic oil from a tow vehicle, an electric alternator coupled with and driven by the hydraulic drive motor, and at least one auxiliary electrical component onboard the implement which is coupled with and adapted to receive electrical power from the alternator. At least one load indicator provides an indication of a dynamic cumulative electrical load of the one or more auxiliary electrical components. An electrical processing circuit is coupled with the at least one load indicator and the hydraulic drive motor, and is configured to vary the speed of the hydraulic drive motor, dependent on the indicated dynamic cumulative electrical load.

Abstract: A vehicle is provided that includes a detector that detects driving information of the vehicle and a controller that adjusts an accelerating pedal of the vehicle. The controller calculates a target speed of the vehicle based on the detected driving information and a first driving force required for the vehicle to be driven at the target speed and then adjusts the magnitude of pedal effort of the accelerating pedal when detected driving force of the vehicle does not correspond to the first driving force.

Abstract: A factory installed breathalyzer for a vehicle is disclosed. The breathalyzer can be installed in one of many spaces or cavities of the vehicle including the steering wheel assembly, the central console and the ceiling. The breathalyzer is hard wired to the vehicle's computer and is managed by the vehicle's computer.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods avoiding collisions by monitoring the presence and alertness of a person in a vehicle. The alertness of that person may be monitored by identifying actions performed by that person when an automated driving assistant is used in a vehicle. Systems and method consistent with the present disclosure may monitor the alertness of a person that is located in a driving position of a vehicle according to criteria associated with particular individuals or with criteria associated with specific protocols. When a system or method consistent with the present disclosure identifies that a person is not alert, a corrective action may be initiated that reduces likelihood of a collision.

Abstract: A brake control unit includes an under dash unit and a dash mount unit. The dash mount unit is mounted to a dashboard of a vehicle and includes an accelerometer. The dash mount unit also includes a display and an input device. The under dash unit is positioned in another location of the vehicle and is communicatively coupled to the dash mount unit.

Abstract: A control panel for a vehicle includes a plurality of buttons disposed on the control panel, and at least one conductive rib disposed on the plurality of buttons. The control panel is made of a non-conductive material. The conductive rib is connected to an electrostatic protection circuit or a touch controller so that the electrostatic protection can be realized through the conductive rib or the conductive rib can serve as a touch button.

Abstract: A cooling apparatus may be configured to cool a device mounted in a vehicle. The cooling apparatus may include: a pump configured to circulate a refrigerant between the device and a radiator, and a controller configured to provide an output command value to the pump, and to monitor occurrence of abnormality of the pump. The controller may be configured capable of executing: vehicle-speed-based control including shifting the output command value when a vehicle speed falls below a predetermined vehicle speed threshold value; and monitoring control including: measuring an abnormality duration time during which a rotational speed of the pump is deviating from a predetermined allowable range; and outputting a notification signal notifying the abnormality of the pump when the measured abnormality duration time exceeds a predetermined time threshold value. While the controller is measuring the abnormality duration time in the monitoring control, the controller may inhibit the vehicle-speed-based control.

Abstract: Each vehicle includes a detection device configured to detect a situation outside the vehicle. When a server receives from a depleted EV a help signal requesting power supply from another vehicle to the depleted EV, the server selects, from among the other vehicles, a rescue EV to supply electric power to the depleted EV. The rescue EV moves to the depleted EV, stops behind the depleted EV detected by the detection device, and supplies power to the depleted EV while being stopped behind the depleted EV.

Abstract: Each vehicle includes a detection device configured to detect a situation outside the vehicle. When a server receives from a depleted EV a help signal requesting power supply from another vehicle to the depleted EV, the server selects, from among the other vehicles, a rescue EV to supply electric power to the depleted EV. The rescue EV moves to the depleted EV, determines a stopping position of the rescue EV from a situation around the depleted EV detected by the detection device, and performs power supply to the depleted EV at the stopping position.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel high-performance repairable sliding plate of a pantograph of an electric locomotive and a manufacturing method thereof. The sliding plate includes a monometallic substrate and a conductive, wear-resistant, anticorrosion and self-lubricating coating integrated with the substrate. The coating is formed by plasma spraying Cu—TiO2 core-shell composite powder on the monometallic substrate directly, and includes the following components by mass percent: 60-70% of Ti4O7, 15-25% of Cu, 10-15% of TixO2x-1 and 5-10% of TiO2, where 5?x?10. The multifunctional composite coating is the working layer of the sliding plate of the present disclosure, and the damage of the coating can be repaired by plasma spraying with the composite powder, thereby recovering dimensional accuracy and service performance.

Abstract: A device comprises motor controller coupled to a drive motor and a battery pack of a vehicle. The motor controller comprises a processor that is configured to: determine that the vehicle is engaged in a neutral braking mode, and after determining that the vehicle is engaged in the neutral braking mode: select a neutral braking torque curve, determine a rotational velocity of the drive motor, based on the determined rotational velocity of the drive motor, determine an amount of regenerative braking torque to apply to the drive motor based on the selected neutral braking torque curve, apply the determined amount of regenerative braking torque to the drive motor, wherein applying the determined amount of regenerative braking torque to the drive motor results in a regenerative current generated by the drive motor, and supply the regenerative current to the battery pack to at least partially recharge the battery pack.

Abstract: A vehicle has an electric machine including two sets of galvanically isolated windings, first and second inverters each coupled with only one of the sets, and a traction battery. The vehicle also has a switching arrangement that, during charge, couples the first inverter with a port such that current from a remote source flows through one of the sets and induces a voltage in the other of the sets to charge the battery while isolating the source from the battery.

Abstract: A configurable battery system may be arranged in such a way that two battery modules are connected in parallel to achieve a target maximum voltage for a load, or in series to achieve a high voltage of about double the target maximum voltage. Fast charging, at high voltage, may allow both battery modules to be charged at a charging current near a desired maximum current at the battery charger. A battery management module determines a switch configuration, coupling the battery modules in series or parallel. The battery management module applies the switch configuration to one or more switches to manage charging of the battery modules. The battery management module may receive charger capability information, local charging information, and fault information to aid in determining a switch configuration.

Abstract: A method for charging a battery in an electric or hybrid vehicle provides an alternative to switching to low tap. In accordance with this method, if a tap cross occurs, an OBCM reduces its power limit by a configurable amount and then retries charging at a lower level. This process can be repeated as many times as it takes to find a power level that prevents a tap cross. Advantageously, the battery can be charged in the shortest amount of time instead of limiting the power to the low tap level. A charging system implementing the method is also provided.

Abstract: A vehicle includes an electric machine with two sets of galvanically isolated windings, first and second inverters, a switching arrangement, and a controller. During charge, the controller operates the switching arrangement to isolate the first inverter from the electric machine to permit charge current to flow through one of the sets and induce a voltage in the other of the sets. During propulsion, the controller operates the switching arrangement to couple the first inverter with the one of the sets such that the first and second inverters are configured to only power one of the sets.

Abstract: A charging plug, having a housing for accommodating power contacts and power contacts for power transmission, and having an apparatus for detecting liquid, which apparatus is configured to detect liquid collecting inside the housing.

Abstract: A vehicle charging control apparatus includes: a communicator transmitting and receiving a signal to and from a parking lot control system, which is in a parking lot including charging slots and non-charging slots, and a user terminal; a remote parking controller activating an automatic moving and parking function of a vehicle according to the signal received from the user terminal when the vehicle is in a non-charging slot of the parking lot, receiving charging slot information from the parking lot control system when a charging slot among the charging slots is empty, and controlling the vehicle to move and park based on the empty charging slot; and a charging controller controlling wireless charging of the vehicle when the vehicle moves to park in the charging slot.

Abstract: The vehicle dispatching system accepts a dispatch request from a user, selects an autonomous vehicle matching with the dispatch request from among a plurality of autonomous vehicles, and dispatches a selected autonomous vehicle to the user. The plurality of autonomous vehicles include a plurality of battery-mounted vehicles having an in-vehicle battery capable of being charged externally as an energy source. Each of the plurality of battery-mounted vehicles performs charging at a charging station when a charging level of the in-vehicle battery decreases. The vehicle dispatching system comprises a management server including a processor for executing programs stored in memory, the management server programmed to act as a charging planning unit that changes an upper limit charging level of the in-vehicle battery when charging at the charging station according to a time slot.

Abstract: A plurality of charging stations and a plurality of commercial facilities where a user of a vehicle can stay during charging in one of the plurality of charging stations are provided. An information providing method for the vehicle includes: causing a charging server to select a plurality of candidates from among the plurality of charging stations in accordance with location information about each of the vehicle and the plurality of commercial facilities; causing the charging server to provide a car navigation device with information showing the plurality of candidates selected; causing the server to deliver an advertisement for a commercial facility associated with each of the plurality of candidates selected; and causing the charging server to receive information about a candidate selected with the car navigation device from among the plurality of candidates by the user referring to the advertisement.