Abstract: An elongated cargo holder formed from a durable yet flexible sheet of mesh-like material that is foldable in half to form two opposing sides of the holder with open ends, wherein each side of the cargo holder includes grommeted openings that are constructed for releasable connection to a series of corresponding toggle fasteners mounted to the bed of a truck along one or both sides thereof. The cargo holder is constructed to fasten along the top inside surface of the side of a truck bed, such that it will suspend cargo contained therein just above the wheel well of the truck and away from the floor of the truck bed.

Abstract: A unified carrier cargo rack and storage system for a vehicle including a receiver unit installed in the rear of the vehicle and a modular carrier rack, including a transitional carrier bar, a secondary bar and a cargo carrier bar, wherein the cargo carrier bar is further operable to engage and immobilize cargo; are disclosed as are male and female securing mechanisms.

Abstract: A vehicle rail system has a frame mountable to a vehicle, the frame having a plurality of support legs, the support legs interconnected via support beams. One or more fixed rails are mountable to the support frame, each fixed rail comprising a plurality of bearings thereon and configured to receive a sliding rail, the sliding rail having a plurality of grooves for receiving the bearings of the fixed rail so as to be slidable thereon. The bearings are located along regular intervals of the fixed rails on each non-mounted side. The sliding rail is then able to slide along the bearings of the fixed rail, extending to the exterior of the frame mounted in the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle mounted load carrier includes a base and a load arm. The base includes a tube and a hub. The tube defines an interior surface, and a first tube aperture extends radially through the tube. The hub is disposed at least partially within the interior surface of the tube. The hub includes a first hub aperture extending radially within the hub, and a locking mechanism configured to lock a relative rotation between the hub and the tube. The load arm is coupled to the hub.

Abstract: Speaker systems are provided, particularly for mounting in off-road vehicles, ATVs, UTVs, watercraft and motorcycles. The speaker systems may include a linear array of speakers and a housing encasing a backside thereof. In some cases, the speaker systems include a pipe-mounting clamp coupled to the housing for mounting the speaker system to a surface. In addition or alternatively, the speaker systems may include mounting brackets arranged along opposing lateral sides of the housing for mounting the speaker system to a surface. In any case, the speaker systems may include a power cord extending from one of the opposing lateral sides of the housing in some embodiments.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transport container having: a frame structure which encloses a transport chamber, a lateral wall which is connected to the frame structure, an opening device for converting the lateral wall between a closed position, which lies against the frame structure and in which a lateral loading opening of the frame structure is closed by the lateral wall, and an open position, which releases the lateral loading opening, a display device for displaying data on the exterior of the lateral wall, a measuring device for detecting the open position of the lateral wall, and a release device for releasing the display device for displaying data upon detecting the open position of the lateral wall. The invention additionally relates to a method for displaying data on a lateral wall of a transport container.

Abstract: Provided is a head-up display for a vehicle. The head-up display may include a camera configured to capture an image of a road ahead of the vehicle. The camera may further be configured to be in communication with a processor. The head-up display may also include a display in communication with the processor. The processor may be configured to select a route on a map between a current position of the vehicle and a destination selected by a user, receive the image from the camera, correlate the image to an area of the map, and control the display to display an indication indicating the route. Based on correlation of the image to the area of the map, the indication on the display may be substantially aligned with the road when viewed from front of the display. Other embodiments are disclosed and additional embodiments are also possible.

Abstract: A vehicle assembly includes, among other things, a camera module that is moveable back and forth between a first and a second position. In the first position, the camera module is mounted to, and at least partially housed within, a portion of a vehicle. In the second position, the camera module is mounted to a structure other than the vehicle. A viewing method includes using a camera module to view a first area when the camera module is at least partially housed within a portion of a vehicle in a first position. The method further includes using the camera module to view a different, second area after moving the camera module to a second position where the camera module is mounted to a structure other than the vehicle.

Abstract: A tonneau for use with a pick-up truck bed includes a frame for attachment over the truck bed and a cover configured on top of the frame to protect the contents of the bed. The tonneau further includes a slidable toolbox having a hinged lid that is configured at the rear of the pick-up truck bed for enabling easy access.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicular engine room manufacturing method wherein the engine room has excellent heat resistance and sound-absorbing characteristics, and scraps generated during the manufacturing process can be recycled. The vehicular engine room manufacturing method comprises the steps of: carding a thermoplastic fiber and a carbon fiber having a length of 10 to 150 mm and needle-punching the same, thereby forming a felt layer; applying heat and pressure to the felt layer, thereby forming a felt board; and applying heat to the felt board and shaping the same is formed in a desired shape.

Abstract: A license plate holder is implemented which displays a license plate from inside of a vehicle while positioned on the inside dashboard. The license plate holder comprises a base, a receiving portion, and a slot on the receiving portion into which the license plate is inserted. The receiving portion may be attached to the base using a hinge that can lock in multiple positions. The base of the holder further includes a light bar with one or more LEDs (light emitting diodes) and a switching panel. The light bar can illuminate the license plate and improve visibility at night time. The one or more LEDs are powered by a power source, such as batteries, which are disposed within the base of the license plate holder. The user can activate and deactivate the light bar in different colors using the switching panel.

Abstract: A vibration damping assembly for use with an automotive vehicle is provided. The assembly includes a bracket having a C-shaped receptacle, a component such as an air cleaner housing having an integrally-formed, grommet-holding cylindrical post extending therefrom attached to the bracket, and a spool-shaped isolator mounting grommet attached to the post. The post includes a proximal end integrally attached to the component and a distal end. The distal end includes at least one integrally-formed retention barb and preferably includes two spaced-apart and integrally-formed barbs. The post includes an attachment end attached to the component and an unattached end opposite the attachment end. The barbs are formed on the unattached end. Each barb includes an upper edge extending beyond the unattached end of the post. Each barb includes a ramped, grommet-passing surface. The spool-shaped isolator mounting grommet may be formed from materials such as TPO, TPE, AEM, ECO, and EPDM.

Abstract: Provided is a highly reliable electronic control device which has not only an effect of reducing costs but also an effect of facilitating a manufacturing process. To include a control board; a connector including a terminal connected to the control board; and a housing case to which the control board and the connector are fixed. The control board has a part sealed with a sealing resin. The connector is disposed at a position facing another part of the control board, being isolated from the sealing resin by the control board and the housing case.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for reducing the start-up time of a driver information system in a vehicle comprising providing a driver information system having an operating mode, a standby mode, and a hibernation mode. The driver information system is operated with operating power in the operating mode, is not supplied with operating power in the hibernation mode, and is operated with reduced operating power in the standby mode. A seat occupancy detection device is provided for detecting seat occupancy of at least one vehicle seat. An activation system is provided for activating and operating the driver information system in the operating mode at least when the activation system is active; and changing the driver information system from the operating mode to the standby mode when the activation system is switched off and when seat occupancy is detected at the same time.

Abstract: An in-vehicle power supply device according to the present disclosure includes an input terminal, a charge-discharge circuit connected to the input terminal, a first output terminal connected to the charge-discharge circuit via a first switch unit and a first cut-off unit, a second output terminal connected to the charge-discharge circuit via a second switch unit and a second cut-off unit, and a controller connected to the input terminal, the first output terminal, and the second output terminal. The controller controls the charge-discharge circuit, the first switch unit, the first cut-off unit, the second switch unit, and the second cut-off unit. When the controller detects that a voltage of the first output terminal becomes lower than the first load threshold voltage, the first cut-off unit changes from a connected state to a cut-off state.

Abstract: A bumper beam 100 includes a closing plate 2 and a hat member 1. The hat member 1 includes a top plate 1a, two flanges 1c, and two walls 1b. The hat member 1 includes a high-strength portion 10H and low-strength portions 10L. The high-strength portion 10H includes a longitudinally middle portion of each of the two walls 1a and extends a length of at least 250 mm. The high-strength portion 10H has a tensile strength not lower than 1.5 GPa. The low-strength portions 10L are located outward of the high-strength portion and extends a length not smaller than the height of the walls. The low-strength portions have a tensile strength lower than the tensile strength of the longitudinally middle portion of the two walls.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a pair of side members (4) extending in a fore and aft direction on either side of a vehicle body, each side member having a hollow structure defining a hollow interior (28), and provided with a vertical outboard wall (27), a bumper beam (3) extending laterally along fore and aft ends of the side members, and curved so as to be convex on a side thereof facing away from the vehicle body, and a pair of extension members (5) each connected to a corresponding end part of the bumper beam and partly received in the hollow interior of the corresponding side member, a pair of cushioning members (72, 91, 101, 111, 123, 131) are each interposed between the corresponding extension member and the vertical outboard wall of the corresponding side member, each cushioning member being deformable in a lateral direction of the vehicle body.

Abstract: A plurality of frequency orthogonal signals are transmitted into a person. At least one of the plurality of frequency orthogonal signals is received at a receiving antenna or conductor. The received signal is measured. Characteristics of the received signal are used to establish a result related to that person.

Abstract: A system for providing protection to a track type tractor includes a sweep arrangement having a pair of arms that are supported on a cab of the track type tractor. The pair of arms have first ends that are disposed rearwardly of the cab. The pair of arms also extend forward of an engine compartment of the track type tractor and have second ends that are coupled with a housing of the engine compartment. The system also includes a cross-brace having a pair of clamps and a bar. The clamps are releasably fastened onto the pair of arms of the sweep arrangement and located at an anterior region of the track type tractor. The bar has a pair of ends that are releasably fastened to proximal ends of the pair of clamps.

Abstract: A roof rail airbag assembly for a vehicle includes a roof rail in a vehicle frame, a roof rail airbag including a main airbag body and an airbag retaining tab extending from the main airbag body, a roof rail airbag fastener capturing the airbag retaining tab between the fastener and the roof rail, and a bolt extending through the roof rail airbag fastener, through the airbag retaining tab and extending into the roof rail. The roof rail airbag fastener includes a bolt passthrough opening and a separating tab extending from an inwardly facing surface of the fastener and positioned between the bolt passthrough opening and the main airbag body.

Abstract: A module for a vehicle including a roof and a cabin includes a housing defining a chamber and having an opening in fluid communication with the chamber. The housing is configured for placement in the roof. An airbag is provided in the chamber and is inflatable to a deployed condition extending through the opening into the cabin. A door pivotably connected to the housing closes the opening. The door is pivotable away from the roof in response to deployment of the airbag to provide a reaction surface for the deploying airbag. The door has a first length while closing the opening and a second length greater than the first length when pivoted away from the roof.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide an airbag apparatus in which the injury value of a passenger can be efficiently suppressed in an emergency. [Resolution means] An airbag apparatus 100 is provided with a cushion 108 which expands and deploys from in front of a seat 104. The cushion 108 is provided with: a front restraining part 128 which restrains the head 146 of a passenger 144 from the front of a vehicle; and protrusion parts 124, 126 which are provided beside the front restraining part 128 in the width direction of the vehicle and protrude and expand further towards the rear of the vehicle than the front restraining part 128.

Abstract: The safety restraint system includes a seatbelt retractor fixedly secured to the motor vehicle, a seatbelt webbing, a D-ring fixedly secured to the motor vehicle, a latchplate slidably engaged with the seatbelt webbing, a buckle for releasably capturing the latchplate, and a magnet attached to the seatbelt webbing. The latchplate has a ferro-magnetic portion. The magnet generates a magnetic field to attract and hold the ferro-magnetic portion of the latchplate against the seatbelt webbing.

Abstract: A car-transportable cradle for injured animals used to hold a pet in place while riding in a car. The apparatus includes a resting panel, a first wing, a second wing, a first handle, a second handle, a first harness-attachment point, a second harness-attachment point, a standing base, and a car-seat securing mechanism. The resting panel retains an injured animal in a semi-recumbent position. The first wing and the second wing enclose the sides of the resting panel preventing the injured animal from being displaced from the proper securing position. The first handle and the second handle provide the user with gripping surfaces to easily transport the present invention into and out or a passenger car. The standing base retains the present invention securely on top of the car-seat. The car-seat securing mechanism prevents the present invention ensure the present invention remains mounted when the car accelerates or changes direction.

Abstract: A bracket for mounting an anchor pretensioner and a retractor for a vehicle seat is provided. The bracket comprises a first plate facing the anchor pretensioner, a second plate facing the retractor and a hollow spacer extending between the first and second plates, and connected to the first and second plates. The hollow spacer is configured to allow a fastener to pass through to connect the anchor pretensioner and the retractor to a vehicle body.

Abstract: A seat belt retractor for use with a seat belt webbing includes a spindle, a tread head part, a torsion bar, a stop nut and an energy management element. The spindle is configured for winding the seat belt webbing around the spindle. The tread head part is configured for having a locked condition or a free condition. The torsion bar is engaged with the spindle and the tread head part and configured to deflect torsionally by allowing relative rotation between the spindle and the tread head part when the tread head part is in the locked condition. The stop nut is operatively coupled with the tread head part and the spindle and configured to move in axial direction. Furthermore, the energy management element placed between the stop nut and the tread head part is configured to be deformed by the axial movement of the stop nut.

Abstract: A webbing take-up device is provided with a spool that takes up a webbing, a lock base, and a cover plate that covers an outer periphery of the lock base. A tooth portion is formed at the outer periphery of the lock base. The lock base rotates the spool when a rack contacts the tooth portion. The webbing take-up device is further provided with a guide provided at the cover plate. The guide supports the lock base to be rotatable. Thus, contacting together of the ratchet teeth and the lock base is restricted.

Abstract: An extra-vehicular communication device installed in a vehicle and capable of communicating with an external device outside the vehicle includes: a control unit; and a storage unit that has a tamper-resistant secure area and stores, in the secure area, at least one of communication destination information regarding a communication destination outside the vehicle and emergency operation information regarding a predetermined operation in an emergency. When unauthorized access in in-vehicle equipment installed in the vehicle is detected, the control unit performs at least one of control of communication with the communication destination by use of the communication destination information and processing based on the emergency operation information.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to receive a valet-key request from a valet mobile device. The processor is also configured to request authentication of a key transfer, responsive to the request and transfer, from an owner mobile device to the valet mobile device, vehicle data, describing a vehicle, and key data, usable to access and activate the vehicle, responsive to authentication approval.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to apparatus and methods for locking and/or unlocking a vehicle based on a location of a mobile device associated with the vehicle. In one embodiment a processor in a vehicle analyzes a position of a mobile device relative to the vehicle and allows the vehicle to be unlocked when the mobile device is determined to be approaching the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle entry system that comprises a portable terminal and an onboard device that wirelessly communicates with the portable terminal. The onboard device has a door opening/closing unit that can lock a vehicle door in a closed state and open the vehicle door to a prescribed angle; and an onboard control unit that, on the basis of commands transmitted from an authenticated portable terminal, controls a vehicle drive system and the door opening/closing unit. The portable terminal has a touch panel and a terminal control unit that outputs commands to the onboard control unit. A plurality of icons are displayed on the touch panel includes an advance-and-open-door icon for giving a command to advance the vehicle door and then open the vehicle door; and a reverse-and-open-door icon for giving a command to reverse the vehicle door and, after reversing, to open the vehicle door.

Abstract: A wiper driving apparatus according to embodiments comprises: a sensor unit including a carbon micro coil; a precipitation amount sensing unit for outputting an output value corresponding to the value of a difference between a first frequency and a preset second frequency according to a change in the impedance value of the sensor unit; and a control unit for determining whether there is precipitation and the amount of precipitation by using the output value output through the precipitation amount sensing unit, and determining wiper driving conditions according to the determined results, wherein the first frequency is changed to correspond to a change in the inductance value of the carbon micro coil according to whether there is precipitation and the amount of precipitation.

Abstract: A washing device includes a nozzle portion reciprocally movable between an accommodating position and a washing position. The washing device is configured to wash a surface of an external washing target by supplying fluid to the nozzle portion, moving the nozzle portion from the accommodating position to the washing position using pressure of the fluid, and spraying the fluid from a spray port of the nozzle portion onto the surface of the washing target. The nozzle portion is configured to reciprocate along one of a curved path and a bent path between the accommodating position and the washing position.

Abstract: Sensor cleaning apparatus, systems, and related methods for use with vehicles are disclosed. A disclosed apparatus includes a sensor of a vehicle. The apparatus also includes a motor operatively coupled to the sensor to enable the sensor to move within a cavity of the vehicle. The apparatus also includes a wiper fixedly coupled to the vehicle and partially defining the cavity. An edge of the wiper is to engage the sensor when the sensor moves to remove debris.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for operating an automated parking brake for a motor vehicle comprising at least one braking mechanism with a brake piston. In said method, the parking brake moves the brake piston by means of an actuator between an idle position, in which the brake piston applies no braking moment, and a braking position, in which the brake piston applies a braking moment, in relation to a brake disk, and during a disengagement process of the parking brake, a reference point is determined in which the brake piston is located in a position in which it applies substantially no braking moment and which is between its idle position and its braking position. The method according to the disclosure is characterized in that the reference point is estimated taking into account an extrapolation of a variable describing the disengagement process.

Abstract: A drive train of a vehicle and a method for controlling a drive train is provided. The drive train includes a brake control unit configured to control vehicle brakes via, for example, hydraulic lines, and a transmission control unit coupled to the brake control unit via a data bus and configured to control a vehicle transmission. The transmission control unit is configured to command the brake control unit to activate the vehicle brakes in response to a detected defect in the vehicle transmission.

Abstract: A method for improving the adhesion of a rail vehicle by conditioning selected axle(s), detects whether a higher total brake force can be achieved by changing the manipulated variable of the wheel slip at at least one unit from a current starting wheel slip to a forced wheel slip, and, if so, changes the wheel slip at at least one unit from the current starting wheel slip to the forced wheel slip by regulating the manipulated variable of the brake application force at the unit, whereby the friction ratios between the wheel and the rail changes at the subsequent units, and regulates the manipulated variable of the brake application force at the subsequent units to regulate the wheel slip, which is likewise changed by the changed friction ratios, at the units back to the unchanged manipulated variable of the starting wheel slip, optimized brake forces being produced at the units.

Abstract: An electronic device for stopping a vehicle can be activated automatically in the presence of an emergency stopping instruction. A module calculates at least one automatic movement setpoint of the vehicle in order to follow an emergency stopping trajectory comprising a plurality of successive emergency stopping vectors each associated with a separate segment of a portion of the successive segments of the predefined trajectory, from at least for each emergency stopping vector: a stored last actual movement vector of the autonomous vehicle, the predefined movement trajectory of the autonomous vehicle, and a stored last location datum of the autonomous vehicle, and delivered by at least one sensor of the autonomous vehicle. An emergency steering module is capable of steering the vehicle according to said at least one setpoint.

Abstract: A control system for preventing sudden acceleration of a vehicle is provided. The system includes a sensor unit that detects engine RPM of a vehicle, a speed, a depressed state of an accelerator pedal, a depressed state of a brake pedal, and vacuum pressure of a brake booster. A hydraulic pressure compensation unit compensates hydraulic pressure of a brake and a controller determines whether the vehicle is suddenly accelerated based on at least one or more items of information of the engine RPM of the vehicle, the speed, the depressed state of the accelerator pedal, and the depressed state of the brake pedal detected by the sensor unit. The controller then compensates braking force of the brake by generating hydraulic pressure through the hydraulic pressure compensation unit when the vehicle is suddenly accelerated.

Abstract: A control valve for applying a spring-loaded brake pressure to spring-loaded parts of a rear-axle wheel brake is pneumatically activated as a function of a parking-brake braking demand and a service-brake braking demand. A first control chamber is connected via a first control piston to a control arrangement in the control valve. During an adjustment of the first control chamber via the service-brake control pressure, the spring-loaded brake pressure at the working output is a function of the service-brake control pressure or of the parking-brake control pressure. The first control piston is connected to a third control chamber, wherein the pressure in the first control chamber acts on the first control piston in one direction, and the pressure in the third control chamber acts on the first control piston in the opposite direction. The first control chamber is selectively connectable to the third control chamber via a switchable bypass valve.

Abstract: A control valve for applying a spring-loaded brake pressure to spring-loaded parts of a rear-axle wheel brake is pneumatically activated as a function of a parking-brake braking demand and a service-brake braking demand. A first control chamber is connected via a first control piston to a control arrangement in the control valve. During an adjustment of the first control chamber via the service-brake control pressure, the spring-loaded brake pressure at the working output is a function of the service-brake control pressure or of the parking-brake control pressure. The first control piston is connected to a third control chamber, wherein the pressure in the first control chamber acts on the first control piston in one direction, and the pressure in the third control chamber acts on the first control piston in the opposite direction. The first control chamber is selectively connectable to the third control chamber via a switchable bypass valve.

Abstract: An apparatus for operating an electric parking brake of a vehicle includes a generator and a control device. The generator is designed to provide energy for supplying the electric parking brake of the vehicle with energy, and the control device is designed to activate the generator for supplying the electric parking brake with energy depending on a result of a monitoring of an energy supply to the electric parking brake.

Abstract: A communications system is described for a hydraulic brake system, including a communications bus, a connected, first control device, a connected, second control device, and a further connected communications unit. In response to a loss of its communication with the first control device in spite of its regular communication with the at least one further communications unit, at least one instance of functional impairment of the first control device and/or of a first motorized device controlled by the first control device is detectable with the aid of the second control device. A hydraulic brake system for a vehicle, a method for checking a communications system, and a method for operating a hydraulic brake system of a vehicle, are also described.

Abstract: An electropneumatic trailer control-valve unit for a vehicle includes a storage port for coupling a store of compressed air for a trailer, a brake-pressure port, and a brake-pressure pilot-control unit configured to output at least one first control pressure. The electropneumatic trailer control-valve unit further includes a brake-pressure main-valve unit configured to receive the first control pressure and to output a brake pressure at a brake-pressure port, a trailer operating-pressure port configured to receive a trailer operating pressure; and a pneumatically switched trailer protection valve with a protection-valve control port which is connected to the trailer operating-pressure port for receiving the trailer operating pressure. The trailer protection valve switches from a first switching position into a second switching position if the trailer operating pressure exceeds a predetermined first threshold value.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a control device and a corresponding method for operating an electromechanical brake booster of a brake system of a vehicle, comprising an electronics unit that defines a target variable with respect to a target rotational speed of a motor of the electromechanical brake booster, taking into account a brake input signal with respect to a braking request, and that sends at least one control signal to the motor. The electronics unit defines a maximum target variable with respect to a maximum target rotational speed of the motor, taking into account a current intensity of a motor current of the motor and a current angle of rotation of a rotor of the motor, and defines the target variable with respect to the target rotational speed of the motor of the electromechanical brake booster to be at the most equal to the defined maximum target variable.

Abstract: A method for monitoring the health of a brake plate having a solenoid with a solenoid air gap includes creating a reference solenoid current profile for said brake plate solenoid air gap, by: calculating a nominal solenoid current profile based on said air gap under nominal conditions, calculating a upper and lower limit of said nominal solenoid current profile, based on an impact of at least one external variation and/or tolerance of said brake plate, and creating said reference solenoid current profile by combining said upper and lower limits into said nominal solenoid current profile. The method also includes generating and measuring a solenoid current curve of said brake plate and determining if said generated curve of said brake plate is between said upper and lower limits to determine that said brake plate is healthy.

Abstract: A vehicle control apparatus, configured to control a vehicle, includes an engine that is configured to drive wheels via a power transmission device. The vehicle control apparatus includes a towing state detector and an engine controller. The towing state detector is configured to detect whether the vehicle is in a towing state. The engine controller is configured to stop the engine in a case where a predetermined engine stopping condition is satisfied during traveling of the vehicle. The engine controller is configured to vary, in a case where the towing state detector detects that the vehicle is in the towing state, the predetermined engine stopping condition to reduce an operational range in which the engine is to be stopped compared with an operational range in a case where the towing state detector does not detect that the vehicle is in the towing state.

Abstract: A control system for a hybrid vehicle configured to start an engine promptly during propulsion in an electric vehicle mode. Electric power generation resulting from cranking the engine by a first motor is greater in the first electric vehicle mode compared to a second electric vehicle mode. A controller that is configured to determines whether an acceptable input power to an electric storage unit is smaller than a threshold value. If the acceptable input power to the electric storage unit is smaller than the threshold value, selection of the first electric vehicle mode is inhibited.

Abstract: A drive train for a vehicle comprises an input shaft, an output shaft, a first planetary gearing unit, a second planetary gearing unit and a third planetary gearing unit, each having a sun wheel, a carrier wheel and an annulus. The carrier wheel of the first planetary gearing unit is coupled to the sun wheel of the second planetary gearing unit. The annulus of the first planetary gearing unit is coupled to the carrier wheel of the second planetary gearing unit and to the annulus of the third planetary gearing unit. The annulus of the second planetary gearing unit is coupled to the carrier wheel of the third planetary gearing unit. The drive train has a first clutch device and a second clutch device, wherein the first and second clutch devices are connected by input sides thereof to the input shaft. The drive train has a first braking device, a second braking device and a third braking device.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for integrated electrification of vehicle accessories conventionally driven by an internal combustion engine in which an electric motor is coupled to a common accessory drive that drive a plurality of accessories, such as a power steering pump, an air conditioning compressor, an air compressor, a thermodynamic heater and/or a coolant pump. The integrated electrified accessory unit preferably has the electric motor, accessory drive and accessories arranged in a common housing which is configured to be mounted to a chassis frame rail of the vehicle, the common housing including wall penetrations which facilitate rapid connection of the accessories to external lines of the vehicle.