Patents Issued in August 15, 2019
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Publication number: 20190248246Abstract: A method for determining a load distribution in a powertrain of a motor vehicle, whereby the powertrain has at least two drive machines, whereby the first drive machine is provided for a front-wheel drive and the second drive machine is provided for a rear-wheel drive, whereby the method comprises: determining a load distribution characteristic map that is based on a first efficiency characteristic map of the first drive machine and on a second efficiency characteristic map of the second drive machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: Volkswagen AktiengesellschaftInventor: Johannes MÜLLER
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Publication number: 20190248247Abstract: A driving device includes a first one-way clutch OWC1 provided on a power transmission path between a driving source and a driven portion which becomes in an engaged state when rotational power in one direction of the driving source side is input to the driven portion side and becomes in a disengaged state when rotational power in the other direction of the driving source side is input to the driven portion side and which becomes in a disengaged state when rotational power in one direction of the driven portion side is input to the driving source side and becomes in an engaged state when rotational power in the other direction of the driven portion side is input to the driving source side, a connection/disconnection unit which is provided in parallel with the first one-way clutch OWC1 on the power transmission path, and a second one-way clutch OWC2 provided in parallel with the first one-way clutch OWC1 and in series with the connection/disconnection unit on the power transmission path which performs an operaType: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2017Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Nobutaka YAMAGUCHI, Satoshi ANDO, Yoshihito KURIZUKA
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Publication number: 20190248248Abstract: A controller of an electrically powered vehicle includes an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit performs a switching control by a square wave control in a first switching mode when a rotation speed of the motor is equal to or higher than a first predetermined rotation speed. The electronic control unit performs the switching control by the square wave control in a second switching mode when the rotation speed of the motor is lower than the first predetermined rotation speed. The first predetermined rotation speed is a rotation speed lower than a first resonance region. The first switching mode is a mode of a switching pattern that suppresses LC resonance in the first resonance region. The second switching mode is a mode of a switching pattern that suppresses LC resonance in a second resonance region lower than the first predetermined rotation speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Yoshihiro SHAMOTO, Kazuhito HAYASHI, Hiroyuki OYANAGI
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Publication number: 20190248249Abstract: A transmission device includes a pair of terminals connected to an electrical coupler via a pair of signal lines, a transmission unit connected to the pair of terminals via a pair of capacitors, a direct-current (DC) power supply connected in series between the pair of terminals without interposition of the pair of capacitors, and switches disposed on opposite sides of the DC power supply. A transmission device includes a pair of terminals connected to an electrical coupler via a pair of signal lines, a reception unit connected to the pair of terminals via a pair of capacitors, a load resistor and inductances connected in series between the pair of terminals without interposition of the pair of capacitors.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2016Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventor: Tetsuya SHIGEEDA
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Publication number: 20190248250Abstract: A charging cable identification system is provided for a vehicle driven at least partially electrically, wherein the vehicle has an energy store that can be connected to an electrical energy source by a charging cable. The charging cable system has a control unit that is configured to enable or prevent the starting of the vehicle motor. The control unit is also configured to detect, prior to every event that is or can be predetermined, whether the charging cable is in the vehicle, and if the control unit detects that the charging cable is not in the vehicle, the control unit prevents the vehicle motor from starting.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Atanas LYUTSKANOV, Andreas PELGER, Tobias SCHOELLERMANN
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Publication number: 20190248251Abstract: The present invention relates to a wireless charging method and device(s) for a transportation equipment and a wireless charging system comprising the devices. A method for receiving wireless power in a wireless power receiving apparatus mounted on a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise the steps of: establishing a communication connection to wireless power transmission device when a wireless power signal transmitted by the wireless power transmission device is detected to be in an idle state; receiving low-power signals for low-power charging; receiving safety state information collected by a sensing device; and adjusting the strength of the received power on the basis of the safety state information. Therefore, the present invention has the advantage of preventing the harm of electromagnetic waves to passenger when wireless charging the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2017Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.Inventor: Jae Hee PARK
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Publication number: 20190248252Abstract: Systems and methods for improving operation of an automotive battery system including an automotive electrical system comprising a battery system that uses operational parameters, predicted internal resistance of a battery expected over a prediction horizon, and real-time internal resistance of a battery to increase performance and reliability. The battery system includes a battery electrically coupled to electrical devices in the automotive system, sensors coupled to the battery that determine terminal voltage of battery, and a battery control system communicatively coupled to sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: Zhihong H. Jin
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Publication number: 20190248253Abstract: A duct opening portion structure includes an air intake duct; a filter that is disposed in an opening portion at an air introduction side of the air intake duct; and a bezel that is disposed in the opening portion at the air introduction side of the air intake duct, the bezel being configured to support the filter. The bezel is attached to a vehicle body-side member, and the bezel includes a rib including a support portion configured to support the filter. The filter is attached to the support portion. The rib is provided with an extension portion having a length that allows the extension portion to be directly or indirectly pressed against a seal member provided at an edge of the opening portion in a state where the bezel is attached to the vehicle body-side member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Masatoshi OKAMURA
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Publication number: 20190248254Abstract: Disclosed is one example of a vehicle seat system that is capable of shortening a time duration required until a third-row seat becomes available for boarding or deboarding. During execution of boarding or deboarding mode-conversion process, executed are front seat-pivot in which a first seatback is displaced seat-frontward in a pivoting manner; a first operation in which at least one of a second seat cushion or a second seatback is displaced relative to the other of the second seat cushion or the second seatback so that the second seat cushion faces the second seatback; and a second operation in which the second seat is displaced seat-frontward. During the execution of the boarding or deboarding mode-conversion process, the second operation is executed in response to the first seatback being placed in a specified state subsequent to execution of the front seat-pivot.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: TOYOTA BOSHOKU KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Haruki UNO, Kazuhisa NIIMI
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Publication number: 20190248255Abstract: A stowable seat for an aircraft may comprise a housing and a backrest support configured to rotate relative to the housing. A locking mechanism comprising a first latch may be coupled to the backrest support. A releasing member may be in operable communication with the first latch. The releasing member may be configured to rotate the first latch relative to the backrest support. The releasing member may be located behind a cushion coupled to the backrest support.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Douglas E. Hoover, Dominic J. Maglia, Ryan Porter
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Publication number: 20190248256Abstract: An impact absorption assembly for a seat back is provided having a deformation zone as least partially disposed above a top surface of a seat back structure. The deformation zone deforms plastically upon an impact from a rearward direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: Lear CorporationInventors: Harald FISCHER, Jaroslav SOLC, Ulrich SCHNEIDER, Raphael MARKERT, Dorit BACHMANN, Sybille BRUNS
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Publication number: 20190248257Abstract: A vehicle seat carpet backer assembly includes a carpet piece and resin/fiber material joined and molded to form a resin/fiber backer panel of a defined shape. A flexible toe-kick portion is provided a seamless transition between the upper carpet portion of the resin/fiber, upper carpet, panel portion and the lower carpet portion of the flexible toe-kick portion. A method includes providing a carpet piece cut to a size and shape and a sized resin/fiber panel material. The resin/fiber panel material is heated and placed with a top section of the carpet in a molding press to fuse them together. A shaped assembly is then formed with flanges which are inserted in channels of a seat. A polypropylene reinforcement sheet is attached to a lower section of the carpet that was not subjected to the molding press. Elastic bands are sewn to the lower edge of the backer assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Liviu RUS, Dorel BACIU, Gregory STEINKE, Matt ROMAK
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Publication number: 20190248258Abstract: A cargo liner for a vehicle may include a cargo area portion sized and configured to extend over a horizontally-oriented cargo area of a vehicle. The cover may also include a seatback portion coupled to the lower portion. The seatback portion may be sized and configured to extend upwardly over a seatback of a vehicle seat. The seatback portion may include a first section, a second section, and a third section. Each of the first section, the second section, and the third section may extend from an upper edge of the upper portion to the cargo area portion. The cargo liner may include a guard portion elevating mechanism that is manipulable to cause the guard portion to transition between a lowered state and an elevated state wherein at least a segment of the guard portion proximate the cargo bed portion extends upwardly to provide a rear barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: James Umlauf
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Publication number: 20190248259Abstract: A cargo liner for a vehicle may include a cargo area portion sized and configured to extend over a horizontally-oriented cargo area of a vehicle. The cover may also include a seatback portion coupled to the lower portion. The seatback portion may be sized and configured to extend upwardly over a seatback of a vehicle seat. The seatback portion may include a first section, a second section, and a third section. Each of the first section, the second section, and the third section may extend from an upper edge of the upper portion to the cargo area portion. The cargo liner may include a guard portion elevating mechanism that is manipulable to cause the guard portion to transition between a lowered state and an elevated state wherein at least a segment of the guard portion proximate the cargo bed portion extends upwardly to provide a rear barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: James Umlauf
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Publication number: 20190248260Abstract: An occupant posture adjusting device includes: a plate-shaped bottom support member pivotably supported by a seat cushion via a pivot shaft extending laterally at a position directly under a hip point of a seated occupant to support at least thighs of the occupant from below; a plate-shaped lower part support member pivotably supported by a seat back via a pivot shaft extending laterally at a position lower than an intermediate portion of the seat back to support at least a pelvis of the occupant; a plate-shaped upper part support member pivotably supported by the seat back via a pivot shaft extending laterally at a position higher than the intermediate portion to support at least scapulae of the occupant; first to third drive devices configured to drive the bottom support member, lower part support member, and upper part support member, respectively; and a control device configured to control the drive devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Kenichi YOSHIKAWA, Makoto OTA, Tomoo ITO, Kenta HIRAYAMA, Atsumi SAKURAI
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Publication number: 20190248261Abstract: An armrest box structure and a vehicle, the armrest box structure includes an armrest and an armrest box, the armrest is arranged on the armrest box, the armrest can slide backward relative to the armrest box, an armrest storage box is mounted at the backend of the upper surface of the armrest, and an armrest cover is set on the armrest storage box. When the armrest cover is open, an article area is confined on the armrest by the armrest storage box and the armrest cover, which is used for containing articles therein. By arranging the article area at the backend of the upper surface of the armrest, which is confined by the armrest storage box and the armrest cover, when the armrest cover is open, the article area can contain large-sized articles such as handbag, plastic bags etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2017Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: SHUFU LI
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Publication number: 20190248262Abstract: Method for controlling massage units of a massage apparatus arranged in a seat in a vehicle for massaging an occupant, comprising the following method steps: controlling massage units integrated in the seat based on an audio entertainment signal; and changing an intensity of the massage provided by the massage units based on the basis of the entertainment signal in a manner adapted to current operating information relating to the vehicle. A seat arrangement for a vehicle or in a vehicle for carrying out such a method is also involved.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2017Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KOMMANDITGESELLSCHA KOMMANDITGESELLSCHAFT, COBURGInventors: Christian MERGL, Gregor KROENER
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Publication number: 20190248263Abstract: An automobile, includes: a table stowed at a ceiling of a vehicle cabin; and a table raising and lowering apparatus configured to, resulting from a predetermined operation, raise and lower the table between a usage position at a seat front side of a vehicle occupant seated on a vehicle seat and a stowage position at which the table is stowed at the ceiling.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Keiko Nagatomi, Noritaka Toyama, Atsuko Kobayashi, Keisuke Ito
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Publication number: 20190248264Abstract: An item holder includes a receiving well with an upper opening. First and second air bladders are disposed in the receiving well. Upper portions of outer casings of the air bladders are substantially flush with the upper opening of the receiving well when the air bladders are in an inflated condition. Also, the abutment portions abut one another along an abutment seam when the air bladders are in an inflated condition. A sensor may be sued to detect the receiving of an item in the receiving well. Valves assemblies are opened as the sensors detect an item being received in the receiving well. The item compresses a filler material disposed within the air bladders as the item is received in the receiving well. When the item is removed from the receiving well, the filler material expands to inflate the air bladders to the at-rest position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Michael M. Filipovich, Michael Kolich, Johnathan Andrew Line, Michael Medoro
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Publication number: 20190248265Abstract: A method for paving wherein the paving operator or a person in the vicinity of the paver remotely controls the flow of paving material from a dump truck into the hopper of the paver.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: James Patrick Godwin, JR.
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Publication number: 20190248266Abstract: A multi-purpose trailer includes: a trailer frame with a tongue or a gooseneck located at a forward end of the trailer frame and an axle with wheels located adjacent a rearward end of the trailer frame; a pair of slanted arms affixed adjacent the rearward end of the trailer frame; a box pivotally mounted to a distal end of each slanted arm, the box having an upper structural frame and a slanted tailgate; and a pair of movement arms with one end of each movement arm pivotally affixed to the trailer frame and/or adjacent the slanted arm and another end of each movement arm pivotally affixed to the upper structural frame of the box, the movement arms move the box between a load position and a dump position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: Lester G. Cannon
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Publication number: 20190248267Abstract: A lift system for supporting cargo on a vehicle comprising a vehicle frame, the lift system comprises a cargo platform assembly and a displacement system. Operation of a drive system causes axial rotation of at least one drive axle. Axial rotation of at least one drive axle causes at least one drive link assembly to pivot about a drive axle axis. Pivoting of the at least one drive link assembly about the drive axle axis displaces the cargo platform between a stowed configuration and a lowered configuration. First and second distal axes are forward of the drive axle axis when the lift system is in the stowed configuration and rearward of the drive axle axis when the lift system is in the lowered configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Bruce Len Watkins, Marty Harvie
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Publication number: 20190248268Abstract: An operating mechanism for a ramp door includes a door actuation system and a limit stop system. The actuation system is connected between the door and a frame or the vehicular structure directly and is operable to pivot the door between closed, deck, and ramp positions. The limit stop system selectively limits the pivoting of the door to a range between the closed and deck portion or to a range between the closed and ramp positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Bryan J. Roth, Jeffrey K. Albrecht, Dominick Bilancio, David G. Skinner, Samual Evans
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Publication number: 20190248269Abstract: A cargo restraint system is adapted to lock-down a plurality of cargo containers in a cargo bay. The cargo restraint system includes a plurality of lock-down assemblies and a control panel. The plurality of lock-down assemblies each include a structural frame, a first pawl, and an electric motor supported by the structural frame. The first pawl is adapted to pivot about a pivot axis between a latched position for lock-down of at least one of the plurality of cargo containers and an unlatched position. The electric motor is adapted to drive the first pawl between the latched and unlatched positions. The control panel is configured to control the positioning of the plurality of lock-down assemblies via the respective electric motors.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Vinodkumar Shivalinga, Venkatesh Chitragar
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Publication number: 20190248270Abstract: There is provided a mobile object including an imaging unit configured to capture a perimeter of the mobile object, a speaker configured to be capable of controlling directivity, a determination unit configured to determine whether the mobile object is in a driving mode, and a speaker control unit configured to control the speaker in the driving mode in a manner that predetermined audio is output toward a warning target that is recognized based on a captured image captured by the imaging unit, and to control the speaker in a non-driving mode in a manner that the predetermined audio is output in a non-directional way.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: YOICHIRO SAKO, HIROSHI OKADA, KAZUHIRO WATANABE, KAZUYUKI SAKODA, HIROFUMI YUCHI, KOHEI ASADA
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Publication number: 20190248271Abstract: Provided is a lighting control device capable of reducing the lighting delay when a light source is turned on/off in accordance with the bank angle of a vehicle. The lighting control device which controls the lighting state of the light source sets the time period required for turning on the light source to be shorter as the vehicle speed is higher when the inclination angle of a vehicle body in the vehicle width direction is larger than a reference value, and causes the light source to be fully turned on over the set time period. The lighting control device also sets the time period required for turning off the light source to be shorter as the vehicle speed is higher when the inclination angle of a vehicle body is smaller than a reference value, and causes the light source to be dimmed and turned off over the set time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: Stanley Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tomohiro KIMURA, Toshiharu SEKIOKA
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Publication number: 20190248272Abstract: A lighting device for a vehicle including a high-resolution headlamp, which has a light influencer for the targeted influencing of individual pixels or groups of pixels of the light emanating from at least one light source and/or a plurality of light sources arranged in a matrix for the targeted generation of individual pixels or groups of pixels of the light emanating from the headlamp during operation, as well as an adjuster for adjusting the beam range of the headlamp which can control the light influencer and/or the light sources for purposes of changing the beam range, wherein the adjuster for adjusting the beam range additionally includes a mechanical adjuster.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: HELLA GMBH & CO. KGAAInventors: Karol GOLDSCHMIDT, Frank GRUETER, Stefan LICHTENBERG, Carsten WILKS
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Publication number: 20190248273Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide a hybrid backup lamp having a backup light and a laser or LED warning light integrated therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: Charles I. Sassoon
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Publication number: 20190248274Abstract: A vehicle lighting assembly is provided herein. A grille has raised members pointing in a vehicle-forward direction. Light sources are disposed within each raised member and a photoluminescent structure is coupled to each raised member and is configured to luminesce in response to light excitation from one or more of the light sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, David Brian Glickman, Paul Kenneth Dellock, James J. Surman
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Publication number: 20190248275Abstract: A method for monitoring a vehicle status includes detecting a status of the vehicle, a helmet for the vehicle, or a component of the vehicle. A signal is transmitted wirelessly to a portable handheld device providing the notification to the user of the status of the vehicle, helmet, or vehicle component. Vehicle safety notifications and other information may also be relayed to the user through a software application operating on the handheld device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: Jeffrey B. Cook
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Publication number: 20190248276Abstract: A vehicle illumination system provided to a vehicle capable of traveling in an autonomous driving mode includes: an illumination unit configured to emit a light pattern toward an outside of the vehicle; and an illumination controller configured to control the illumination unit to irradiate the light pattern to a predetermined position. When the vehicle changes a traffic lane from a first traffic lane to a second traffic lane, the illumination controller: controls the illumination unit to irradiate the light pattern on a road surface between a first other vehicle traveling on the second traffic lane and a second other vehicle which is a following vehicle of the first other vehicle; and changes a length of the light pattern, depending on an interval between the first other vehicle and the second other vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Norihisa Sutou, Masaaki Nakabayashi, Yoshinori Shibata, Ryuho Sato, Naoki Tatara, Akinori Matsumoto, Kiyomi Akachi
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Publication number: 20190248277Abstract: Information related to a vehicle can be displayed by projecting an image based on the information on a road surface or the like. An image projection apparatus that projects an image includes: an acquisition unit that acquires information to be displayed; and an image projection unit that projects the image based on the information to be displayed acquired by the acquisition unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: MAXELL, LTD.Inventors: Yasuhiko KUNII, Nobuyuki KAKU, Toshinori SUGIYAMA, Hiroyuki NAKAMURA, Hiroshi CHIBA, Masahiro KISHIGAMI, Hiroyuki KAJIKAWA, Chohei ONO, Megumi KURACHI, Noriaki HARADA
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Publication number: 20190248278Abstract: A vehicle taillight assembly is provided that includes a housing having a light transmissive lens, a brake light located in the housing, a strobe light located in the housing and a controller activating the strobe light to strobe when the brake light is activated. The strobe light may also be activated when a turn signal light or reverse light is activated. The strobe light has a light source illuminating light onto a light pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Aaron Bradley Johnson, Stephen Kenneth Helwig, Paul Kenneth Dellock
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Publication number: 20190248279Abstract: A vehicle illumination system provided to a vehicle capable of traveling in an autonomous driving mode includes: an illumination unit configured to emit light toward an outside of the vehicle; and an illumination controller configured to change an illumination mode of the illumination unit, depending on a waiting time of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Naoki Takii, Atsushi Sugimoto, Misako Kamiya
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Publication number: 20190248280Abstract: A platooning light fence includes an illumination assembly having one or more light sources located on at least one of a first platooning truck and a second platooning truck, each of the one or more light sources configured to radiate a beam of light that extends substantially continuously between the first and second platooning trucks. A system for deterring passenger vehicles from entering a gap defined between at least a leading platooning truck and a trailing platooning truck includes an illumination assembly having one or more light sources located on at least one of the leading platooning truck and the trailing platooning truck, each of the one or more light sources configured to radiate a beam of light that extends substantially continuously between the leading and trailing platooning trucks, and an activation assembly configured to selectively activate the illumination assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: PACCAR IncInventor: Kenneth H. Damon
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Publication number: 20190248281Abstract: A vehicle illumination system provided to a vehicle capable of traveling in an autonomous driving mode includes: an autonomous driving system (ADS) lamp configured to emit light toward an outside of the vehicle, thereby visually presenting information relating to an autonomous driving of the vehicle; and an illumination controller configured to change an illumination feature of the ADS lamp under a predetermined condition, in correspondence to a current traveling area in which the vehicle is currently located.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Yoshiaki Fushimi, Misako Kamiya, Naoki Takii
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Publication number: 20190248282Abstract: An illuminating system includes a lighting assembly with at least one light emitting diode, a window provided in a sidewall panel of a vehicle cabin, at least one light transmissive panel with indicia, and a control unit for controlling operation of the lighting assembly. The lighting assembly mounted proximate a side of window in the sidewall panel and configured to emit light onto the sidewall panel and/or the indicia.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventor: Sunghoon Lee
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Publication number: 20190248283Abstract: An attachment structure for installing a lighting device on an attachment target, includes a hole formed in a bottom surface of the attachment structure for letting light from the lighting device pass through the hole, and a plurality of ribs formed around the hole. The plurality of ribs are substantially flush with each other in a lighting device placement area configured to receive a bottom surface of the lighting device, so that the lighting device is positioned with respect to the bottom surface of the attachment structure in a height direction of the lighting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Masanori SUZUKI, Yuichiro HOSHI, Noriyuki YAMATO
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Publication number: 20190248284Abstract: A smart functional vehicle component includes a vehicle component, a leather sheet fixed over a surface of the vehicle component, a flexible electronic circuit contacting an A-surface of the leather sheet and including a printed and cured conductive ink, a light source that emits light when electrical power is supplied to the light source, the light source being electrically connected to the circuit, and a pigmented coating arranged over the electronic circuit and over the light source. The pigmented coating inhibits or prevents the circuit and the light source form being visible through the pigmented coating. Light emitted by the light source is visible through the pigmented coating. Light emitted by the light source provides visual indicators that convey information to a vehicle occupant.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Zainab I. Ali, Patricia A. Scott
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Publication number: 20190248285Abstract: A pedestrian warning system for an eco-friendly vehicle may include a warning sound controller including an alarm sound controller and a virtual engine sound system configured to inform a pedestrian of a behavior of the vehicle; and an alarm sound output device including not only an amplifier for amplifying a pedestrian alarm sound and a virtual engine sound, but also a directional speaker for outputting the amplified pedestrian alarm sound and the amplified virtual engine sound.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors CorporationInventors: Jung Keun YOU, Mun Hwan CHO, Jin Mo LEE
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Publication number: 20190248286Abstract: The present invention is a device which can be readily installed into a vehicle in order to provide a reminder to a caregiver that there is a child, handicapped person, pet, or other item in the vehicle which needs to be removed when he/she exits the vehicle. The invention also provides the same protection for additional occupants.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Russelle Lane Maxwell, Margaret Rose Maxwell, Robert Johnson
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Publication number: 20190248287Abstract: A display device includes a traveling state recognition unit configured to recognize a traveling state of a vehicle, an intervening driving manipulation recognition unit configured to recognize intervention in a driving manipulation by a driver of the vehicle during autonomous driving control, a trajectory acquisition unit configured to acquire a trajectory of the autonomous driving control, a first calculation unit configured to calculate a first path of the vehicle if an amount of intervention in the driving manipulation is maintained, a second calculation unit configured to calculate a second path of the vehicle due to the autonomous driving control based on the trajectory; and a display control unit configured to cause a first pointer showing the first path and a second pointer showing the second path to be displayed on an in-vehicle display when the intervention in the driving manipulation during the autonomous driving control is recognized.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Sayaka Ono, Yoshitaka Fuwamoto, Hitoshi Kumon, Takayuki Iwamoto, Hiroki Mori, Takuji Narumi, Shunsuke Kondo, Tomohiro Tanikawa, Michitaka Hirose
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Publication number: 20190248288Abstract: The present technology relates to an image generating device, an image generating method, and a program which are capable of calling attention of a user quickly. An integrating unit integrates a first image and a second image and generates an integrated image. A superimposition executing unit causes an alert mark to be superimposed on the integrated image and generates a superimposed image in a case in which an object shown in the second image is positioned on a farther side than an object shown in the first image. The present technology can be applied to, for example, a Camera Monitor System (CMS) which provides, for example, an image corresponding to an image observed by a side mirror or a rearview mirror or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2017Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: Sony CorporationInventor: Eiji Oba
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Publication number: 20190248289Abstract: The bird's-eye view image system is provided with a plurality of cameras for acquiring a surrounding image of the work vehicle, a display unit for displaying a bird's-eye view image based on the image acquired by the plurality of cameras, and a control unit for causing a bird's-eye view image to be generated and displayed by the display unit. The plurality of cameras have a first front camera provided in the traveling body for acquiring an image ahead of the travelling body, a first rear camera provided in the traveling body for acquiring an image backward of the traveling body, a right camera provided on the swivel base for acquiring an image rightward of the swivel base, and a left camera provided on the swivel base for acquiring an image leftward of the swivel base.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2017Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: TADANO LTD.Inventors: Hiroki ISHIHARA, Keiji SATO, Hideyuki HIGASHI
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Publication number: 20190248290Abstract: A method for determining misalignment of a vehicular camera and calibrating the misaligned camera includes providing a plurality of cameras at a vehicle and providing a control having an electronic control unit that includes a processor for processing image data captured by the plurality of cameras. Frames of image data captured by the plurality of cameras are processed to determine objects present in the field of view of at least one of the cameras. Responsive to processing vehicle data during driving of the vehicle, a vehicle motion vector is determined. Movement of an object relative to the vehicle is determined via processing of at least two frames of captured image data during driving of the vehicle. Responsive to determination of a difference between the relative movement of the object and the vehicle motion vector, misalignment of a misaligned camera is determined, and calibration of the misaligned camera is adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: James Turk
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Publication number: 20190248291Abstract: A connector arrangement for a motor vehicle rear-view mirror includes a bayonet type connector, a mirror head support, and a fixing member. The bayonet type connector includes a coupling member having a first portion, and a base bracket having a second portion and adapted to attach to the motor vehicle. The mirror head support is mounted to the base bracket. The coupling member is engaged to the mirror head support and the base bracket. The fixing member is located in the first and second portions, and is adapted to be inserted into the second portion from the first portion and towards the base bracket. Insertion of the fixing member prevents rotation of the coupling member with respect to the base bracket and about a center axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: Jose Mendoza Vicioso
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Publication number: 20190248292Abstract: A vehicular interior rearview mirror assembly includes a mounting assembly having a base portion and a mounting arm extending from the base portion. A mirror head is pivotally adjustable relative to the mounting assembly via a pivot joint having first and second pivot elements. The mirror head includes a mirror reflective element, with the first pivot element disposed at the rear side of the mirror reflective element and fixed thereat. The mounting arm includes a proximal end proximate the base portion and a distal end distal from the base portion, with the second pivot element being at the distal end of the mounting arm. The second pivot element is disposed at a damping element that is received at the distal end of the mounting arm. The damping element and the second pivot element are biased toward the distal end of the mounting arm and away from the base portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Hamid Habibi, Michael J. Baur
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Publication number: 20190248293Abstract: A motor vehicle, including: a loading floor; a height adjusting device with a guide on which the loading floor is pivotably mounted and movable in a substantially vertical direction and can be mounted in at least two height positions; one or more tiered support elements for supporting the loading floor in the at least two height positions; where the guide includes a first guideway for moving the floor towards the top of the guide and a second guideway for moving the floor towards the bottom of the guide; where the first guideway is configured such that exerting a backward longitudinal pulling force on the loading floor results in movement of the loading floor from a lower height position to an upper height position; and a set of corresponding features positioned beneath the loading floor for providing physical support and stability in the at least two height positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Tushar R. Gawade, Scott D. Thomas
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Publication number: 20190248294Abstract: There is provided a vehicle lounge console configured to be arranged in front of a vehicle passenger seat, the vehicle lounge console comprising: a storage compartment comprising a plurality of storage locations, each storage location being configured to contain a storage container; a first opening configured to receive a storage container; a second opening configured to eject a storage container; wherein the storage compartment comprises a selection mechanism configured to arrange a received storage container in a storage location, and to eject a selected one of the plurality of storage containers through the second opening upon request.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Sven-Olof PERSSON, Axel ERNSTSSON
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Publication number: 20190248295Abstract: A rooftop cargo carrier having a rack that can be mounted on the roof of an automotive vehicle and on which a linear rail is disposed, along which linear rail a support structure for an object to be transported can be moved between a transport position, in which the support structure is disposed above the linear rail, and an intermediate position, in which the support structure is disposed on the side as an extension of the linear rail. The configuration comprising the linear rail and the support structure can be pivoted between the intermediate position and a loading position, in which the linear rail and the support structure are disposed at a blunt angle relative to the rack. The rooftop cargo carrier also includes a retainer that allows joint pivoting movement of the linear rail and the support structure relative to the rack only after the intermediate position has been reached.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: Sortimo International GmbHInventors: Andreas MÜLLER, Jonas BAUMEISTER, Thomas UNGER, Bernd MERKLE