Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a power aggregation system. In one implementation, a method includes establishing a communication connection with each of multiple electric resources connected to a power grid, receiving an energy generation signal from a power grid operator, and controlling a number of the electric resources being charged by the power grid as a function of the energy generation signal.

Abstract: An on-board electrical system for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The on-board electrical system has a low-voltage subsystem for at least one low-voltage load, and has a high-voltage subsystem for at least one high-voltage load, and has a starter generator, wherein the high-voltage subsystem is connected to the low-voltage subsystem by means of a coupling unit, wherein the on-board electrical system has a battery which has at least two battery units having individual voltage taps which are routed to the coupling unit. In this case, the coupling unit is designed such that, in a first operating state, the high-voltage subsystem is fed from all of the battery units and the low-voltage subsystem is fed from one battery unit, and, in a second operating state, the high-voltage subsystem is fed from one battery unit and the low-voltage subsystem is fed from at least one battery unit.

Abstract: In a case where high-rate deterioration of a secondary battery progresses before execution of external charging by a charging device, an electronic control unit (ECU) executes an SOC adjustment process of adjusting an SOC of the secondary battery such that the SOC falls within a predetermined range. The predetermined range is a range where an expansion-contraction change of a negative electrode of the secondary battery along with charge and discharge of the secondary battery is small as compared with a case where the SOC is out of the predetermined range. After the execution of the SOC adjustment process, the ECU executes a process of moderating the high-rate deterioration so as to moderate the high-rate deterioration, and then executes the external charging.

Abstract: A method of regulating temperature of an accumulator battery in a course of charging or discharging. The method includes: a) acquiring a state of charge relating to a level of charge of the accumulator battery, b) measuring values of the temperature of the accumulator battery at a first state of charge and at a second state of charge which is different, c) estimating, as a function of the values of the temperature measured in b), the value of the temperature of the accumulator battery at a future third state of charge, and d) controlling the temperature of the accumulator battery as a function of the value of the temperature estimated in c).

Abstract: A technique of diagnosing a fuel cell stack is provided. In particular, current and voltage of a fuel cell stack are measured during driving of a fuel cell vehicle and the current and voltage are sequentially stored. It is then determined based on the stored current whether the vehicle is being operated at constant current. Different factors are analyzed depending on whether the vehicle is being operated at constant current, and then it is determined whether the fuel cell stack is in a normal state. A moisture supply into the fuel cell stack is calculated if it is determined that the fuel cell stack is not in the normal state. Based on the calculated moisture supply, whether the fuel cell stack is in a dryout state is diagnosed.

Abstract: Vehicle seat adjustment systems that move more than one seat in a linked manner are disclosed. A vehicle seat adjustment system for a vehicle includes a front seat of the vehicle, one or more passenger seats behind the front seat, an input device configured to receive an input for adjusting positions of the front seat, a first actuator configured to adjust positions of the front seat, a second actuator configured to adjust positions of the one or more passenger seats, and a controller communicatively coupled to the input device and the first and second actuators. The controller instructs the first actuator to move the front seat in a longitudinal direction for a first distance in response to the received input, and instructs the second actuator to move the one or more passenger seats in the longitudinal direction for a second distance in response to the received input.

Abstract: A seat rail adapter for flexibly mounting an object onto a seat rail, a seat arrangement and a cabin arrangement with same are described. The seat rail has a U-shaped profile with a lower flange, two web portions, two upper flanges, a gap between the upper flanges, and a cavity inside the seat rail. The seat rail adapter includes two mounting parts capable of being inserted through the gap into the cavity inside the seat rail, such that, when inserted, a hook portion of each of the mounting parts is engaged with the cavity, and a shaft portion of each of the two mounting parts extends through the gap to outside the seat rail. Further, the shaft portions include a rounding so as to allow insertion of one mounting part into the cavity by a swivel movement, when the other mounting part is already inserted therein.

Abstract: An adjusting device for longitudinal adjustment of a vehicle seat comprises a first rail 2 and a second rail 1 movably guided relative to the first rail 2. A linear guide 5 extending in the longitudinal direction is disposed between the two rails 1, 2 in a bearing area, wherein the linear guide 5 comprises a retainer 6 and a plurality of rolling elements 70, 71. The retainer 6 comprises a side wall 60, a plurality of recesses 66 being formed in the side wall 60. The rolling elements 70, 71 are supported in the recesses 66 of the retainer 6 spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction. According to the invention the rolling elements include a set of rolling elements consisting of at least one roller 71 and at least one ball 70.

Abstract: A vehicle seat comprises a seat cushion, seatback, a cushion side frame, a rod, a seat supporting member, and a coupling bracket. A portion of the cushion side frame and a portion of the coupling bracket are overlapped such that the cushion side frame is located outside the coupling bracket. The cushion side frame and the coupling bracket comprise a through-hole that extends along a seat-width axis through the overlapped portion of the cushion side frame and the coupling bracket. The rod is inserted into the through-hole and has a flare outer diameter outside the cushion side frame that is larger than the diameter of the through-hole in the cushion side frame.

Abstract: Provided is a seat sliding device that includes a fixed rail, a movable rail, a first latch, a second latch, and a third latch. The first latch serves as a main lock. The second latch is positioned a distance from the first latch along a longitudinal axis of the fixed rail, and the third latch is positioned a distance from the first latch along the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A recliner including a ratchet and a guide mounted in an axial direction, and a lock mechanism configured to lock relative rotation between the ratchet and the guide by meshing in a radial direction, the lock mechanism including a plurality of poles which is configured to be supported in a circumferential direction by the guide and has outer circumferential teeth configured to mesh with inner circumferential teeth formed on the ratchet as the poles are pushed outwards in the radial direction to be moved, the plurality of poles including a specific pole, wherein the specific pole includes a pressing portion configured to contact a restraint portion of the guide from an inner side in the radial direction so as to be restrained from moving in the circumferential direction as the specific pole is pushed outwards in the radial direction by an operating cam to be moved.

Abstract: A motor vehicle includes a passenger compartment having at least one vehicle seat and a fixation element fixing a child seat with a counter-fixation element. A flap with a front side and back side that can be moved between a closed position and an open position, so that the fixation element is inaccessible for the counter-fixation element in the closed position of the flap, and the fixation element is accessible for the counter-fixation element in the open position of the flap. The flap is mounted in such a way that, in the open position of the flap, a back side of the flap forms a ramp for the counter-fixation element to mechanically guide the counter-fixation element to the fixation element.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a locking system for a seat arrangement of a motor vehicle, which seat arrangement has an adjustment component which is adjustable manually into at least one locking position, wherein the locking system has a locking mechanism, and wherein the adjustment component is lockable and releasable in the locking position by means of the locking mechanism, wherein the locking mechanism has an actuation drive by means of which the locking mechanism is releasable in a motorized manner, wherein the locking system has a proximity sensor which is triggerable by a predefined operator control event and wherein, by means of the triggering of the proximity sensor, the adjustment component is releasable in a motorized manner via the actuation drive.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a seatback latch assembly integrated into an interface between a seatback pivotally supported to a seat bottom. The assembly includes a pair of floor supported stanchions defining a package receiving space therebetween. A seatback sector forms a portion of the seatback and is pivotally secured between the stanchions within the package space for rotation between upright design and forward folded positions. A cam is pivotally supported within the package space between the stanchions and so that an abutment edge of the cam engages a shoulder location of the seatback sector in the upright design position. The cam is influenced to a disengaged position, resulting in rotation of the seatback to the folded position.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat cushion; a seatback configured to be tiltable in a front-rear direction; a deck board positioned behind the seatback; a covering having flexibility and provided to extend from the seatback to the deck board; and an object drop preventing material that covers, from a back side, a gap between the seatback and the seat cushion. The object drop preventing material is provided to extend from the seat cushion to an intermediate part of the covering in a length direction of the extending covering such that the object drop preventing material restricts an amount of upward bending of the covering.

Abstract: A seating assembly includes a seat assembly having a seat carrier. A ventilation control bag is disposed on the seat carrier and includes independent forward thigh support regions. A spacer fabric is disposed over the bag and includes independent forward thigh support regions. A permeable foam heater mat is disposed over the spacer fabric and includes independent forward thigh support regions. A permeable seat trim cover is disposed over the mat. A seatback assembly includes a seatback carrier having upper and lower regions. The upper region is pivotable relative to the lower region. A vent fan assembly is operably coupled with the seatback carrier. A ventilation control bag is in communication with the fan assembly. A spacer fabric is disposed over the bag. A permeable foam heater mat is disposed over the spacer fabric. A permeable seatback trim cover is disposed over the mat.

Abstract: A vehicle seat including: a seat frame; a seat pad covering the seat frame, a back surface of the seat pad including a seat frame covering part that covers the seat frame; and a back surface material made of cloth and covering a part of the seat frame covering part other than an edge of the seat frame covering part, the back surface material being interposed between the seat frame covering part and a surface of the seat frame, wherein, in a state where the seat frame is covered with the seat pad, at least the edge of the seat frame covering part is distanced from the surface of the seat frame.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes: a seat frame; a sheet-like support member disposed to stretched across the seat frame to support a sitting person's body; and a connection member having a linear shape and connects the sheet-like support member to the seat frame, wherein the sheet-like support member is provided with a tubular portion at at least one side of the sheet-like support member, the tubular portion being inserted with the connection member, and wherein the connection member is provided with at least one of a concave portion and a convex portion directed to a direction opposite to that of a tensile stress which is applied in the sheet-like support member by sitting of the sitting person.

Abstract: An occupant support system includes a vehicle seat and an arm support. The vehicle seat supports an occupant in a vehicle while the vehicle is moving. The arm support supports the occupant's arm.

Abstract: A vehicle headrest including: a main portion; at least one side portion; a base configured to support the main portion; and a pressure receiving operation mechanism configured to operate so as to push the main portion rearward from an initial position to a retraction position with respect to the base in response to load input by a head which leans on the main portion, wherein the pressure receiving operation mechanism includes a pushing mechanism portion configured to push the at least one side portion forward from an initial position to a side support position with respect to the base according to a moving amount of the main portion being pushed to the retraction position, the side support position being a position at which the head of the seated person is capable of being supported by the at least one side portion from a lateral side thereof.

Abstract: A seat apparatus includes a vehicle seat including a cushion member having a bottom portion with a plurality of recessed portions, a plurality of air cells configured to expand by injection of compressed air, and a fluid supply mechanism configured to supply the fluid to the air cells. In the seat apparatus, at least one of the recessed portions is provided at a portion of the bottom portion of the cushion member positioned at a seating portion of the vehicle seat, the hip of a passenger being placed on the seating portion. Each air cell is expandable in a corresponding one of the recessed portions. The fluid supply mechanism is configured to expand at least one air cell by supplying the compressed air thereto and to change the at least one air cell to be expanded by switching a fluid supply destination.

Abstract: A seating assembly includes a seatback. A seat is operably coupled with the seatback. A calf support is rotatably coupled with the seat. A first bladder assembly is disposed behind the calf support and is configured to rotate the calf support outward approximately 90 degrees from a design position to a deployed position. An extension is rotatably coupled with the calf support. A second bladder assembly is disposed between the calf support and the extension and is configured to rotate the extension from a stored position to a support position.

Abstract: A cup container has a cap upon a bottom container. The cup container is intended to fit into a vehicle console holder. Inside the coffee, for example, cup container is a standard sized coffee cup with its lid such as available at McDonald's, small 12 oz., medium 16 oz., or large 21 oz. The cup may hold hot or cold liquid. Further the cap has a hollow interior that is or may be a partial vacuum. A spacer inside of the cup container fits loosely over the top of the coffee cup lid to center it. The cup container has an interior wall/housing integrally formed to the top edge of the outer wall so that the volume between the outer wall and the interior wall may also be a partial vacuum. The coffee cup container with a coffee cup therein may be carried without spilling liquid therefrom.

Abstract: A vehicle beverage receptacle may include a beverage receptacle including a plurality of fingers protruding radially inwardly into the receptacle to maintain a beverage container within the receptacle, a band arranged around an outer perimeter of the receptacle and engaging a backside of the fingers to apply a radially inward force at the fingers, and a tension adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the tension of the band and adjust the force applied at the fingers.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a child restraint includes a juvenile seat and a child-restraint harness coupled to the juvenile seat. The juvenile seat includes a seat bottom and a seat back extending upwardly from the seat bottom. The juvenile seat further includes a cupholder coupled to the seat bottom.

Abstract: A recreational vehicle (RV) includes a ramp door configurable as a ramp or as a patio deck. A stair is attachable to a side of the door. A railing extends about the perimeter of the door when in the deck configuration. First and second support cables may be connected between the door and the RV to support the door when in the deck configuration.

Abstract: Vehicle load box rail trim brackets, including a rail trim bracket comprised of a housing that is attached to a trim piece, a clamp that engages a load box rail; and a cam disposed between the housing and clamp. The housing, clamp, and cam are configured such that the clamp substantially rotates about the cam, the cam creating a metastable fulcrum point where forces between the housing, clamp, and cam are at a maximum. Rotating the clamp past the fulcrum point causes the clamp to engage the housing. The cam keeps the clamp in tension against the load box rail and in compression against the housing so as to secure the trim to the load box rail. The housing, clamp, and cam are preferably manufactured from glass-reinforced plastic.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicular lamp including a main lamp unit, a sub lamp unit, and an imaging unit disposed in a lamp housing and configured to perform a light distribution control of the main lamp unit based on an image captured by the imaging unit. The sub lamp unit is disposed between the imaging unit and the main lamp unit. Light emitted from the main lamp unit is shaded by the sub lamp unit and suppressed from being incident on the imaging unit.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a vehicle lighting device includes a plurality of circuit portions each of which has at least one light emitting element; and a control portion that is electrically connected to the plurality of the circuit portions. The control portion connects the plurality of the circuit portions in series if an input voltage exceeds a predetermined value, and connects at least a part of the plurality of the circuit portions in parallel if the input voltage is equal to or less than the predetermined value. The predetermined value is a value equal to or more than a voltage corresponding to a current value used for failure determination of the vehicle lighting device.

Abstract: A light emitting device includes a light emitting element, a first light transmissive member, a second light transmissive member, and a light reflective member. The first light transmissive member contains a first phosphor. The first light transmissive member is in contact with an upper surface of the light emitting element, and has an area smaller than the light emitting element in a plan view. The second light transmissive member contains a second phosphor. The second light transmissive member covers lateral surfaces of the first light transmissive member and a part of the upper surface of the light emitting element that is exposed from the first light transmissive member, with an upper surface of the first light transmissive member being not covered by the second light transmissive member. The light reflective member covers lateral surfaces of the second light transmissive member and lateral surfaces of the light emitting element.

Abstract: In a light control device, positional information of another vehicle present near an own vehicle is acquired. An irradiation area is set based on the position of the other vehicle. Output for changing the irradiation area of a light in the own vehicle is performed to achieve the set irradiation area. The output for changing the irradiation area is prohibited until the elapse of a wait time that has been set in advance are included. According to the light control device, the irradiation area of the light is not changed until the elapse of the wait time. Therefore, annoyance caused by the irradiation area being frequently changed can be suppressed.

Abstract: A signal system for a vehicle has a vehicle mount that is configured to be attached to the vehicle. A power source is arranged through the vehicle mount and electrically coupled to a vehicle power source. A solenoid is electrically coupled to the power source and mechanically coupled to a spring. An arrow main pole is mechanically coupled to the spring, a first head blade and a second head blade. A solenoid controller is electrically coupled to the solenoid. Activating the solenoid controller engages the spring to rotate the arrow main pole approximately 180 degrees in a first direction into an expanded arrangement. Collapsing of this expanded arrangement by hand reloads the rotational energy back into the springs that can produce a future expanded arrangement.

Abstract: This turn cancel signal output device is provided with: a steering angle detection unit; a first cancel pulse generation unit which, based on the steering angle detected by the steering angle detection unit, generates a first cancel pulse when the steering angle becomes a steering angle to be detected as an edge indicating the completion of a turn of a vehicle; a second cancel pulse generation unit which, based on the steering angle detected by the steering angle detection unit, generates a second cancel pulse indicating the direction of rotation of steering: and signal output terminals.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for deploying a safety sign from a vehicle are provided. The systems and devices include a safety sign with a humanoid profile that may be conveniently and reversibly deployed from a vehicle.

Abstract: A tailgating detection and monitoring assembly for a vehicle includes a sensor, a display, and a rear-facing imager that are coupled to a vehicle. The sensor and the display are rear-facing. A computer is operationally coupled to the rear-facing imager, the sensor, the display, and an onboard control system of the vehicle. Programming code that is positioned on the computer enables the computer to actuate the sensor to determine a separation between the vehicle and a following vehicle, positioning an automatic braking system of the vehicle to determine a tailgating event. The programming code enables the computer to selectively actuate the display to present a notification to a driver of the following vehicle and to selectively actuate the rear-facing imager to capture an image of the tailgating event. The onboard control system is positioned to communicate the image of the tailgating event to a law enforcement agency via the internet.

Abstract: Systems and method are provided for generating warning signals for an autonomous vehicle. In one embodiment, a method includes: receiving sensor data associated with an environment of the vehicle; determining, by a processor, an encroaching object based on the sensor data; determining, by the processor, an impending event based on the encroaching object; selecting, by the processor, at least one warning device coupled to the vehicle from a plurality of warning devices based on the impending event, wherein the at least one warning device generates warning signals that are perceived outside of the vehicle; and generating, by the processor, an activation signal to the at least one warning device to generate the warning signals based on the impending event.

Abstract: A vehicle interior component includes an interior component body arranged along a vehicle body member with a face thereof exposed to a vehicle room and a display unit arranged at the interior component body to perform displaying for a passenger. The display unit is arranged at a range extending from a rear-side face section of the interior component body to an inner-side face section thereof.

Abstract: A vehicle interior trim assembly such as an air bag cover assembly having an illuminable emblem is provided. The assembly includes a vehicle interior trim part and an illumination module having a light source configured to generate visible light rays when energized. A lens includes at least one layer molded in a molding process from an optical-grade material. The lens has a pattern of light-extracting deformities to extract light rays from an interior of the lens at a set of surface-defining areas of the lens. The surface-defining areas are sized, shaped and arranged laterally relative to each other in an emblem pattern. A decorative emblem has reflective surfaces overlying and spaced away from the surface-defining areas by an air gap. The extracted light rays traveling across the gap are reflected by the reflective surfaces to generate light in the emblem pattern about peripheral surfaces of the decorative emblem.

Abstract: An illuminating device for a vehicle includes a carrier module, a flat light guide attached to the carrier module with a plurality of emitting points, and multiple light sources for illuminating the light guide. The flat light guide is concealed with a translucent haptic layer, which is attached to a visible side of the light guide, which, in turn, is covered by a decorative layer. The illuminating device comprises a rope-like light guide, which has an inherent light source and is connected to the decorative layer via a retaining device. This therefore results in a flat arrangement, which can be easily integrated into the interior parts and simultaneously enables illumination over a large surface area. In doing so, additional light effects can be integrated by means of the rope-like light guide. The illuminating device is not visible while switched off, as the illuminating device is covered by the decorative layer.

Abstract: A lens for a lamp assembly is provided herein. The lens has a radial portion including a plurality of grooves extending radially from a central point and a plurality of concentrically aligned channels intersecting the plurality of grooves. The outer channel and two adjacent grooves define a sector. Each sector includes one or more ridges. A central portion of the lens includes a generally flat outer surface.

Abstract: A personal safety system detects imminent danger or other event of interest and then modifies a sound panorama to focus a user's attention towards the direction of the danger or other event of interest. The personal safety system may isolate sounds originating from the direction of the danger or other event of interest, collapse the sound panorama towards the direction of the danger or other event of interest, or compress the sound panorama to align with the direction of the danger or other event of interest. The personal safety system may be integrated into an automobile or a wearable system physically attached to the user. Advantageously, the attention of the user may be drawn towards imminent danger or other events of interest without introducing additional sensory information to the user, thereby reducing the likelihood of startling or distracting the user.

Abstract: A warning apparatus includes a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to detect whether there is an object in front of the warning apparatus, calculate, when there is an object detected in front of the warning apparatus, a distance between the object and the warning apparatus, determine whether the calculated distance is less than a safe distance, and control the warning apparatus, when the calculated distance is less than the safe distance, to output a first control signal to control warning equipment to output a first warning.

Abstract: A method capable of causing a driver to recognize multiple objects to which attention should be paid without requiring sight line shift of the driver is for a video system including a recognition unit that recognizes a moving body existing in a foreground of a user and a display source that displays a certain image generated on the basis of a result of the recognition by the recognition unit on a display medium. The method includes determining whether two or more moving bodies exist in the foreground of the user on the basis of an input data from the recognition unit; and controlling the display source, if two or more moving bodies exist, so as to generate the certain image representing a virtual line directed to each of the moving bodies from a certain position or a certain axis and display the certain image on the display medium.

Abstract: An image capture device is mounted in a vehicle. The image capture device includes: an image capture unit; and a setting unit that sets an image capture condition for each region of the image capture unit each having a plurality of pixels, or for each pixel, based upon at least one of a state exterior to the vehicle and a state of the vehicle.

Abstract: A wireless portable video monitoring system comprises at least one (1) portable color video camera with audio content, further having a mounting means. Each camera is provided with an integral transmitter capable of broadcasting the acquired data using a radio signal. The system further comprises a portable video monitor having a display capable of split screen operation. The monitor is also provided with a mounting means. Each camera wirelessly transmits its signals to the monitor. The system is particularly useful for viewing occupants in a rear area of a vehicle by a motorist.

Abstract: A mirror-attached imaging apparatus includes a semi-transmissive mirror through which at least some incident light can pass, an camera configured to capture a subject by receiving light passing through the semi-transmissive mirror, and a support configured to attach the semi-transmissive mirror and the camera to a vehicle body. The semi-transmissive mirror is movable relative to the support, and the camera is attached to the support.

Abstract: A stowable platform for motor vehicles which extends beyond the vehicle when in use but is stowed beneath the vehicle. The platform is pivotably secured to an elongated arm which is in turn pivotably secured to the vehicle and is positively locked in both positions.

Abstract: A glove box arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a glove box and a pivoting element. The pivoting element can be moved between an idle position and an active position and includes an activity surface that is covered toward an exterior space in the idle position and accessible from the exterior space in the active position. In a dashboard arrangement, a crossbeam extends horizontally and transverse to a driving direction and includes a dashboard. A clearance area of the crossbeam extends in an exterior space that surrounds the dashboard and a glove box arrangement is mounted on the crossbeam in the clearance area. In a passenger compartment arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a front passenger seat and a glove box arrangement or with a dashboard arrangement. The glove box arrangement is arranged in the region of the front passenger seat.

Abstract: Rack systems are disclosed for coupling accessories to crossbars on top of a vehicle. A coupling device may include a flexible strap member adjustably anchored at one end of a body. The strap member may be connected to the other end of the body and tightened. A mounting assembly may be provided on the top side of the body for connection to a cargo-specific carrier or accessory. A coupling device may also include a flexible fitting member configured to grip a round or rectangular crossbar. A cap member may be configured to be mounted on the fitting member and have one or more ramp surfaces which form a sliding interface with a corresponding surface on the fitting member, thereby providing a closing or tightening effect on the fitting member with respect to the crossbar. Other coupling devices are configured to grip or clamp a t-slot in the crossbar.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a low profile, highly aerodynamic swing-in-place style vehicle article carrier system for use on a wide variety of passenger cars and trucks. The system makes use of a pair of side rails that are used to support a pair of cross bars in stowed positions thereon where the cross bars are secured parallel to the side rails, or in operative positions where the cross bars are secured perpendicularly between the side rails. The side rails each incorporate a rotating end support subsystem which automatically elevates one end of its associated cross bar when the cross bar is moved pivotally into its operative position. This enables the cross bars to form a very low profile when in their stowed positions, but to be automatically raised a predetermined distance when moved into their operative positions, to thus provide additional clearance between the cross bars and an outer body surface of the vehicle.