Abstract: A periphery monitoring apparatus includes: a detector configured to detect a roughness state of a road surface in a traveling direction of a vehicle; an acquisition unit configured to acquire a guide marker to be superimposed onto an image based on captured image data output from an imager that captures an image of a peripheral region including the traveling direction of the vehicle, the guide marker being displayed in a manner that follows a roughness state of the road surface in the traveling direction of the vehicle; and a controller configured to superimpose the guide marker onto the image in the display manner that follows the roughness state and display the image on a display device.

Abstract: A trailer cargo monitoring apparatus (1) for a vehicle (2) includes a sensor arrangement (20) and a calculation unit (10). The sensor arrangement (20) is configured to capture image data of a cargo (31) on or within a trailer (3) coupled to the vehicle (2). The calculation unit (10) is configured to analyze the captured image data and therefrom to determine an actual position of the cargo (31) to monitor the cargo (31). The calculation unit (10) is further configured to inform the driver of the vehicle (2), when the actual position of the cargo (31) differs from a predefined position by more than a predefined threshold.

Abstract: A rear view device for a vehicle includes a casing which is configured to rotate with respect to a base with a centre shaft and received by the casing, and a detent system which is configured to control rotation of the casing with respect to the base with centre shaft, the detent system including a spring.

Abstract: A vehicular interior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror head having a mirror reflective element with a transflective mirror reflector. A video display device is disposed rearward of the mirror reflective element and has a display screen that occupies at least 75 percent of the reflective region of the mirror reflective element. The video display device is operable to display video images captured by a rearward viewing camera of the vehicle. When the video display device is operated to display video images, light emitted by the video display device passes through the transflective mirror reflector of the mirror reflective element for viewing of displayed video images by a driver of the vehicle viewing the mirror reflective element. Light emitted by the video display device may exit the mirror reflective element as circularly polarized light.

Abstract: A modular side rail and removable step system for a vehicle is disclosed. In one aspect, the kit includes first, second, and third removable steps that may be mounted to the side rail. In one aspect, the side rail main body has a channel-shape defining a longitudinal opening between an adjacent first side and an adjacent second side. A plurality of step attachment arrangements may be provided on the first side of the side rail main body to allow the first, second, and third steps to be mounted to the side rail main body in various configurations. For example the plurality of step attachment arrangements may be arranged and configured to provide attachment locations for mounting the first and third removable steps in a first step assembly configuration and for mounting the second removable step in a second step assembly configuration.

Abstract: Disclosed is a one-piece floorboard storage compartment (100) for a front passenger side floorboard of a vehicle comprising a lower tray (105) and upper tray (150) which may be one-piece and may be used on top of a floorboard basin (A) of a vehicle to conceal for an least one concealed valuable (315) within an inner compartment (240) between the lower tray (105) and the upper tray (150).

Abstract: A cargo management system comprising having a first member and a second member, where the first member and the second member meet in a corner to form an L and are secured one to the other; at least one first securement apparatus to secure the first member to a first rail; at least one second securement apparatus to secure the second member to a second rail; at least one receiver on a top of the first member; and at least one cargo carrier securable to the receiver.

Abstract: A display control device is provided, which includes an image storing section for storing a plurality of captured images in association with image capturing locations on a road, and a display control section for causing a captured image to be successively displayed, the captured image corresponding to each of a plurality of positions that are identified based on a user operation, where the display control section causes the captured image and an object related to an image capturing location of the captured image to be displayed such that the object is arranged on a position of a display screen corresponding to the image capturing location.

Abstract: A method of stitching panoramic optical images around a vehicle having, receiving a plurality of optical images from a plurality of image sensors mounted on the vehicle of a plurality of objects surrounding the vehicle, overlapping optical images of the plurality of objects surrounding the vehicle, identifying seams between the plurality of objects surrounding the vehicle within the plurality of optical images, receiving a plurality of radar images from a plurality of radar sensors mounted on the vehicle indicating at least one direction and at least one distance of at least one of the plurality objects surrounding the vehicle, linking the plurality of optical images of the plurality of objects surrounding the its vehicle to the plurality of radar images and stitching the plurality of optical images based on the plurality of radar images.

Abstract: A noise insulation element (14) for the bulkhead (12) of a vehicle body (10) is provided with a mass-spring element (20) which has a plastic support layer (22) as the heavy layer with a front side facing away from the bulkhead (12) when the mass-spring element (20) is installed and with a rear side facing towards the bulk-head (12), and a noise damping layer (24) made from a noise insulating material connected to the rear wall as the spring layer. The support layer (22) is provided on its rear side with an integrally designed hollow fixing projection (16) which is formed on an edge recess with a recess edge which recess is open towards an outer limiting edge section (28) of the support layer (22) and a side wall (30) projecting from the rear side of the support layer (22) and extending along the recess edge.

Abstract: A license plate support assembly includes a main bracket defining a license plate support surface. First and second turn signal assemblies include respective electrically-actuatable turn signals and are coupled to the main bracket and positioned alongside respective first and second lateral sides of the license plate support surface. At least one of the first and second turn signal assemblies is adjustably mounted with respect to the main bracket to accommodate license plates of different widths.

Abstract: An electric vehicle drive device includes a swing arm including an arm portion disposed on a left side, having a front part pivotally supported by a pivot shaft, and including a main wall having a height and extending in a front-rear direction, and a cross arm portion which has a front part pivotally supported by the pivot shaft, and including a coupling portion extending toward the left side to the main wall. A guide hole penetrating through the main wall in a vehicle width direction is formed between a part pivotally supported by the pivot shaft and a part in which the coupling portion extends. A harness extends along a side of the main wall on the left side, passes through the guide hole, and extends along the cross arm portion.

Abstract: A power supply unit for a utility vehicle, including: an electrical energy store; a generator; an interface to at least one electrical load of the utility vehicle; a power line unit to connect the energy store and the generator to the interface, wherein the power line unit includes a switch for electrically isolating the generator from the interface; and a sensor unit to detect a fault in the electrical energy store and/or in at least one line of the power line unit and/or in the generator and to respond to the detected fault by actuating the switch to isolate the generator from the interface, in particular wherein the electrical energy store remains electrically connected to the interface. Also described are a related method, controller, utility vehicle and computer readable medium.

Abstract: An automobile rear bumper in a T-shaped structure comprises a pedal, a fixture, and a rotatable lid. The surface of the pedal is an arched platform which is flat in the middle and raised at both ends, and is provided with a vertically penetrating mounting hole in the center. The rotatable lid covers the mounting hole rotatably. Laterally penetrating fixing holes arranged in order are provided in the middle of the left and right sides of the fixture. The product is simple in structure, convenient to install, and safe in use.

Abstract: A method for enabling a driving assistance function after an accident of a vehicle. The method initially including a reading-in step, in which at least one crash signal, as well as sensor data of at least one vehicle sensor and/or actuator data of at least one vehicle actuator, are read in. The reading-in step is executed while the vehicle is driven with the driving assistance function switched off. The method further includes processing the read-in sensor data and/or actuator data to determine a deviation from expected sensor data and/or expected actuator data; the processing then being carried out, if the crash signal signals an accident that has occurred. The method includes enabling the driving assistance function and/or the vehicle actuator, if the sensor data and/or the actuator data fulfill an enabling criterion within a predetermined time window and/or within a predetermined travel route of the vehicle.

Abstract: A leaning vehicle includes a cancel switch for cancelling notification of overturn occurrence information. A handle includes one or more right switch boxes to the left of a right handle grip, and one or more left switch boxes to the right of a left handle grip. The cancel switch is a position that is within a center region located between a plane perpendicular to the left-right direction that includes the left end of a right switch box which is furthest to the left among the one or more right switch boxes, and a plane perpendicular to the left-right direction that includes the right end of a left switch box which is furthest to the right among the one or more left switch boxes. The cancel switch is at a position that is visible in one or more horizontal directions in the leaning vehicle in an overturned state.

Abstract: An accident report device for reporting accident information to a predetermined report destination in a case where a vehicle is involved in an accident, includes: an image acquiring unit configured to acquire an image acquired by at least one vehicle-mounted camera mounted on the vehicle; an information acquiring unit configured to acquire information related to the vehicle; and an image control unit configured to control a terminal of the report destination such that the terminal displays a synthetic image generated based on the image, the synthetic image showing an area surrounding the vehicle and an external appearance of the vehicle as seen from a virtual viewpoint.

Abstract: An overturn-notification-rider-informing-device includes: an acquisition section that acquires notification preparation information indicating that a leaning-vehicle-overturn-notification-system is preparing to notify of overturn occurrence information to outside of the leaning vehicle, or notification completed information indicating that the leaning-vehicle-overturn-notification-system has notified of the overturn occurrence information to outside of the leaning vehicle; and an actuation section that, based on the notification preparation information or the notification completed information, causes light to be radiated or sound to be generated by actuating at least one component among a front light and the like in an operating state that is different from an operating state of the relevant component at a time when, or immediately before, the leaning vehicle changes from a travelling state to an overturned state, and thereby informs of the overturn notification state to the rider.

Abstract: A collision detection unit corrects a threshold value to a larger value, which a collision check unit uses to compare an output value of a collision detection unit, in case of a rough road surface than in case of a flat road surface. Thus, it becomes possible to suppress erroneous detection on the rough road surface while detecting a collision sensitively on a flat road surface. The rough road is detected by a vibration detection unit provided in a tire side device.

Abstract: A method, a device and a computer program for activating a secondary function of an occupant protection system, a vertical acceleration and a lateral acceleration being detected and evaluated and an instantaneous position of the vehicle being determined based on the vertical acceleration and the first lateral acceleration. In the process, a lifting-off of the vehicle and/or an impact of the vehicle on its wheels is detected. A secondary function is activated if an impact of the vehicle on its roof and/or if an impact of the vehicle on one side or an impact of the vehicle on its wheels is detected.

Abstract: The vehicle security divider can be installed in a back seat compartment of a vehicle to provide a confinement area in a portion of the back seat compartment for confining a passenger therein. The divider includes a front panel, a back panel, and a side panel. The side panel extends orthogonally to the front panel and the back panel. The divider includes brackets that are designed to secure the divider to anchoring points already present in a vehicle. Windows can be provided on or more of the panels to allow observation of the confined passenger.

Abstract: A restraint system includes a retractable steering wheel, an airbag inflatable from the steering wheel, two primary tethers, two secondary tethers, and a tether release engaged with both secondary tethers. The airbag when inflated includes a front panel adjacent the steering wheel and an impact panel opposite the front panel. The primary tethers extend from the front panel to the impact panel. The secondary tethers extend from the front panel to each primary tether.

Abstract: An airbag (10) comprises a plurality of interconnected adjacent inflatable cells, wherein a cell is attached to an adjacent cell by at least two seam lines (31, 32), said lines being spaced from each other to define a cell area, which is comprising a gas passage portion (1c, 2c, 3c, 4c) between said adjacent cells.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide an airbag anticipated to suitably protect a passenger of a vehicle. [Resolution means] The airbag according to the present embodiment includes: an inner bag having a facing surface facing a passenger of a vehicle in the deployed state; an outer bag which is provided so as to surround the outer periphery of the inner bag with the facing surface exposed; and two protrusion parts which are provided in the outer bag and respectively disposed on the left and right sides in the width direction of the vehicle with respect to the facing surface so as to protrude rearward. For example, the inner bag and the outer bag may be partitioned by a common partition wall, with a ventilation port formed in the partition wall. Moreover, for example, the inner bag and the outer bag may each be independent bag bodies, a ventilation port may be formed in both the inner bag and the outer bag, and the inner bag and the outer bag may be coupled around the ventilation port.

Abstract: A laminate film for a vehicle occupant protection device has at least one copolyester barrier layer and at least one copolyester adhesive layer connected to the at least one barrier layer.

Abstract: A restraining system for restraining an occupant of a vehicle, the system including: an occupant supporting device for supporting the occupant, the occupant supporting device has a longitudinal direction along which an occupant is intended to be positioned; a blanket including at least one restraint belt each including a first end and a second end attachable to attachment members arranged on either side of the occupant supporting device such that each restraint belt extend in a transverse direction across the occupant supporting device, the attachment members are movable such that the position of each restraint belt is adjustable in the longitudinal direction, an activation control unit configured to receive a signal indicative of a vehicle collision, and in response to the received signal control a pre-tension device to increase the tension in the at least one restraint belt.

Abstract: An occupant restraint system for a wheelchair user in a vehicle that includes a pivot brace connected to the vehicle structure, a restraint hoop pivotally connected to the pivot brace and adapted to pivot between a stowed position above a wheelchair/occupant receiving area in the vehicle and a deployed position that is forward of a wheelchair/occupant when positioned in the wheelchair/occupant receiving area in the vehicle, and an occupant restraint belt connected to the restraint hoop.

Abstract: The invention relates to a restraint system (11) for an aircraft seat (10), comprising a restraint belt (3) and a belt retractor (2) for winding up the restraint belt (3) and allowing the restraint belt (3) to be extracted, further comprising a blocking device (1) for blocking the belt retractor (2) such that the restraint belt (3) cannot be extracted, wherein the blocking device is connectable to a signal (S) used to issue audible and/or visual output (6) inviting passengers to fasten seat belts (3), wherein the blocking device (1) is configured to interact with the seat belt retractor (2) such that the seat belt retractor (2) prevents further extraction of the seat belt (3) while the signal (S) is active. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for operating a restraint system.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and a computer-readable medium for securing an automobile ignition key, including scanning an authorized user's fingerprint, as well as inputting a security code chosen by the authorized user. Verifying users whether they are authorized to access the automobile ignition key, allowing a user when verified, and denying access when the verification steps fails.

Abstract: A method includes generating a target map indicative of objects around the vehicle using sensor data from sensor circuitry of the vehicle, the sensor circuitry including at least one radar sensor; and determining, by processing circuitry, if the vehicle is being towed away. Determining if the vehicle is being towed away can include comparing the target map to a previously obtained target map, determining if the vehicle is moving based on the comparison, and in response to determining the vehicle is moving, outputting an alarm message indicative of the vehicle being towed away.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a motor vehicle having at least one flap, which can be moved between an open and a closed position, an encodable locking device for locking the flap, an unlocking device for unlocking the encodable locking device, and at least one further access opening which is adapted to the size of a specific postal article and can be closed by at least one additional flap. The access opening can be locked by an encodable locking device and can be unlocked by an unlocking device.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a transceiver and a processor. The processor is programmed to generate a user identifier responsive to receipt of authentication rights to the vehicle via the transceiver, and responsive to occurrence of a scheduled time and location specified by the authentication rights, activate a phone key of the authentication rights corresponding to the user identifier with a key manager and activate a passcode of the authentication rights corresponding to the user identifier with a passcode manager.

Abstract: Apparatus for determining the position of a mobile access device relative to a motor vehicle includes a control device in the vehicle which disables and enables access to a vehicle function. A plurality of separate modules each include a housing, a communication device for wireless short-range communication and an energy store. The modules have a mounting attachment in the interior of a vehicle and at least one of the modules is coupled to the control device for the purpose of data transmission. The modules each detect a signal strength of a signal transmission between the access device and the respective module and are configured with the control device to carry out position determination for the access device on the basis of multiple detected signal strengths of different modules and to enable or disable access to the vehicle function on the basis of the determined position.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides glass, and a manufacturing method and a control method thereof. The glass includes a first glass layer, a plurality of transparent conductive strips and a second glass layer. The plurality of transparent conductive strips are between the first glass layer and the second glass layer, and are configured to generate heat when being supplied with power.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly (200) for connecting a windscreen wiper drive arm to a vehicle drive shaft, the connection assembly (200) comprising at least one fixing device (220) configured to rotatably connect the drive arm to the drive shaft and at least one cover (210) mounted pivotably on the fixing device (220) by means of a pivoting connection (600), the cover (210) being configured to adopt a closed position in which it prohibits access to a fixing zone (300) between the fixing device (220) and the drive shaft or an open position in which it permits access to the fixing zone (300) between the fixing device (220) and the drive shaft, this pivoting connection (600) comprising at least one bore and at least one trunnion received in the bore, characterized in that the connection assembly (200) comprises at least one device for locking the open position of the cover (210), this locking device being arranged on the inner perimeter of the bore and on the outer perimeter of the trunnion.

Abstract: A detection system (1) intended to equip a motor vehicle comprises at least one optical sensor (2) delimited by at least one curved optical surface (20). It also comprises at least one cleaning device (3) for cleaning the optical surface (20) that comprises a delivery ramp (4) for delivering at least one cleaning and/or drying fluid. According to the invention, the delivery ramp (4) has a curved shape, the curvature (C?) of which is substantially equal to the curvature (C) of at least a portion (201, 202) of the optical surface (20).

Abstract: Disclosed are exhaust heat recirculation systems for vehicle wash vacuums, methods for making/using such vacuum exhaust heat recirculation systems, and vehicle wash facilities with a central vacuum system having exhaust recirculation capabilities. A vehicle wash facility includes multiple vehicle stalls, and a vacuum system for removing debris from vehicles at the vehicle stalls. The vacuum system includes vacuum hoses mounted at the vehicle stalls, a central power unit that generates vacuum pressure for operating the hoses, and feeders for connecting the hoses to an inlet manifold of the central power unit. An exhaust heat recirculation system is operatively connected to and evacuates exhaust gases from the central power unit. The vacuum system may include a continuous-belt heater unit that receives the evacuated exhaust gases and repurposes the gas for drying towels, mitter cloth strips, brushes, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wheel washing apparatus for cleaning a wheel of a motor vehicle, comprising a brush device which includes or forms at least one brush that is placeable against the wheel, a drive device for rotatingly driving the at least one brush, and an advancing device with which the brush device is transferable from a rest position remote from the wheel into at least one use position near the wheel, wherein the brush device is lowerable by means of the advancing device upon moving in the direction of the wheel, wherein the brush device is moveable by means of the advancing device along a trajectory having at least one inflection point upon moving from the rest position into the at least one use position. The invention also relates to a vehicle washing installation and a method for cleaning a wheel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an actuator for an electronic parking brake. The actuator for an electronic parking brake of the present invention includes a motor configured to provide a driving force, and a housing in which a gear unit for transmitting the driving force of the motor is mounted. The gear unit includes a worm gear to which the driving force of the motor is transmitted, a plurality of planetary gears coupled to an outer side of a sun gear which is provided in the worm gear, and a carrier configured to rotatably support the planetary gears, have the same rotation shaft as a rotation shaft of the sun gear, and output the driving force. A carrier accommodation unit coupled to outer sides of the planetary gears is formed in the housing.

Abstract: A highly reliable vehicle brake system that includes an electric brake and achieves redundancy at low cost is provided. A vehicle brake system (1) is provided to a wheel (Wa) of a vehicle (VB), and includes an electric brake (16a) provided with a motor (80), a driver (60) that drives the motor (80), and a first control device (10) provided with a master controller (30) and a first sub-controller (40) connected to each other. The electric brake (16a) is controllable by both the master controller (30) and the first sub-controller (40).

Abstract: A highly reliable vehicle brake system that includes an electric brake and achieves redundancy at low cost is provided. A vehicle brake system (1) includes electric brakes (16a to 16d) that include at least one unit of motors (80 and 81), and first and second control devices (10 and 11) that include a master controller (30) and a first sub-controller (40) that are connected to one another. The master controller (30) includes a driver control unit (301) that can control drivers (61 and 63), and a braking force calculation unit that calculates braking force of the electric brakes (16a to 16d). The first sub-controller (40) includes a driver control unit that controls a driver (60), and a braking force calculation unit that calculates braking force of the electric brakes (16a to 16d). The master controller (30) and the first sub-controller (40) include a determination unit that compares braking force calculation results of other controllers to determine braking force.

Abstract: A method for monitoring an electric motor of a hydraulic brake system for a motor vehicle, wherein a first torque and a second torque are calculated and compared with one another. A fault can be detected on the basis of the comparison. The invention also relates to an associated electronic control module, to an associated hydraulic brake system and to an associated non-volatile computer-readable storage medium.

Abstract: A controller and a control method of a motorcycle brake system capable of meeting requests of downsizing, cost cut, simplification, and the like, and a motorcycle brake system including such a controller are obtained. In the controller and the control method of the motorcycle brake system and the motorcycle brake system according to the invention, a positive gradient G that corresponds to a lean angle A obtained during turning of a motorcycle is set, and, when an initiation reference is satisfied, a braking force suppression operation to increase braking forces, which are generated by wheel braking mechanisms, in the positive gradient G is initiated.

Abstract: A system for braking a trailer towed by a tow vehicle. The system includes a signalling means for generating an electrical signal based on an action applied by a driver to a brake operating unit. Further, the system includes means for determining weight of the trailer and a brake control unit. Yet further, the system includes a communication means for providing the electrical signal from the signalling means to the brake control unit. The brake control unit being configured to use the determined weight of the trailer to obtain a gain value, calculate a braking power signal value using the electrical signal and the gain value and provide a braking power control signal to an electric braking unit of a wheel of the trailer, based on the braking power signal value.

Abstract: A cuboid hydraulic block for a slip-controlled hydraulic power vehicle braking system and provides applying ports for wheel brakes along a transverse side or along a longitudinal side in a large side of the hydraulic block.

Abstract: A brake caliper inspection apparatus that includes a housing including an interior and a plurality of ports that provide access to the interior. The apparatus also includes a plurality of components each coupled to a port of the plurality of ports. The plurality of components includes a sensor configured to monitor a gauge pressure within said interior, a nozzle configured to channel fluid therethrough, and a viewing dome configured to provide a visual indication of an air-to-fluid ratio within said interior.

Abstract: A method for operating a brake system of a vehicle in a maintenance mode and in a normal mode includes providing a brake pressure in the brake system in the normal mode using a brake pressure generator. The method further includes preventing a provision of a brake pressure by the brake pressure generator in the maintenance mode.

Abstract: An electronic control system of emergency and service braking comprises an emergency brake module and a service brake module, each module including an independent and segregated electronic architecture. The service brake module receives a deceleration/service braking demand signal and generates a service braking pressure signal. The emergency brake module connected to the service brake module to receive the service braking pressure signal, receives a signal indicative of an emergency braking demand, generates a respective intermediate braking pressure signal indicating an emergency braking, generates a signal corresponding to the higher value between the service braking pressure signal and the intermediate braking pressure signal indicative of an emergency braking, which is converted to braking pressure.

Abstract: A transmission includes a selectable one-way clutch with active and passive states. Successful transition from the active state to the passive state is only possible when there is no torque tending to cause overrunning. After commanding a transition from the active state to the passive state, a controller partially engages a first friction clutch to induce a torque tending away from overrunning until a lash crossing is detected. Then, the controller releases the first clutch and partially applies a second clutch to induce a torque toward overrunning. When slip is detected, indicating successful achievement of the passive state, the second clutch is released.

Abstract: A vehicle comprises an aftertreatment system configured to reduce constituents of an exhaust gas. The vehicle also includes a controller configured to determine a predicted load on the vehicle during a route, and adjust at least one of a temperature of the aftertreatment system or an amount of a reductant inserted into the aftertreatment system based on the predicted load.