Abstract: A tank manufacturing method includes the steps of (a) forming a reinforcing layer before hardening, (b) embedding at least a part of a label into the reinforcing layer before hardening, and (c) winding glass fiber with thermosetting resin before hardening impregnated so as to cover the label to form a surface layer before hardening. The step (a) includes (a1) forming an inner layer before hardening, and (a2) forming an outer layer before hardening having a cover rate lower than the inner layer before hardening and lower than 100%, the outer layer before hardening being arranged on the inner layer before hardening.

Abstract: A valve apparatus for use in a liquid tank, includes a casing, an extractor, and a float. The casing defines a main chamber, the main chamber having an inlet orifice and at least one outlet orifice. The extractor includes at least one wall member extending substantially across the main chamber and being adapted for extracting droplets present in a vapour stream coming from the liquid tank and entering the main chamber via the inlet orifice. The float includes a closure element capable of closing off the outlet orifice(s), the float being slidably mounted along the at least one wall member.

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

Abstract: The fuel tank adapter for a golf cart is configured for use with a motorized golf cart. The golf cart further comprises a fuel tank and a tank port. The fuel tank adapter for a golf cart is an extension device. The fuel tank adapter for a golf cart extends the tank port by creating a flow path that guides the liquid fuel from an inlet structure located on the exterior of the golf cart into the fuel tank through the tank port. The fuel tank adapter for a golf cart comprises a coupling structure, an extension structure, and the inlet structure. The inlet structure and the coupling structure attach to the extension structure. The coupling structure attaches the extension structure to the tank port of the fuel tank. The inlet structure receives liquid fuel from an external source and transports the received liquid fuel to the extension structure.

Abstract: A straddled electric vehicle includes an electric motor including an output shaft oriented in a direction perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to a vehicle width direction, a drive bevel gear that rotates around a rotation axis oriented in a direction perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the vehicle width direction, a driven bevel gear that rotates around a rotation axis oriented in the vehicle width direction, and a drive pulley that rotates around a rotation axis which is oriented in the vehicle width direction. The drive bevel gear and the driven bevel gear convert rotation generated by the electric motor around a rotation axis oriented in a direction perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the vehicle width direction into rotation around a rotation axis oriented in the vehicle width direction, which is transmitted to the drive pulley.

Abstract: A drive device for a PTO shaft includes a parking switch to detect a parking state of a vehicle body, a permission switch constituted of a self-returning switch and connected to the parking switch, the permission switch being configured to be switched to permit driving a PTO shaft, the PTO shaft being configured to be driven by a power of a prime mover disposed on the vehicle body, and a first switch device to be switched to enable the PTO shaft to be driven when the permission switch is switched to permit driving the PTO shaft under a state where the parking switch detects the parking state of the vehicle body.

Abstract: A 6×2 tandem axle drive has an auxiliary 6×4 drive that is automatically engaged and disengaged. A forward rear drive axle has an input shaft with a clutch selectively driving a simple transfer shaft. A rearward rear drive axle is driven by an inter-axle transfer drive shaft that receives power from the simple transfer shaft. At least one wheel disconnect clutch is operable to selectively connect and disconnect at least one wheel of the rearward rear drive axle from the differential of the axle. A control module is configured to selectively place the vehicle in 6×2 mode by disengaging the clutch on the input shaft of the forward rear drive axle and disengaging the wheel disconnect clutch, and in a 6×4 mode by engaging the clutch on the input shaft of the forward rear drive axle and engaging the wheel disconnect clutch.

Abstract: A driver assistance module is designed to be fixed on an automobile steering wheel. The driver assistance module includes a first driver information device and an infrared radiation source arranged to illuminate the driver and forming part of a second information device.

Abstract: A side-by-side off-road utility vehicle comprising a vehicle operational status switch for controlling the operational status of the vehicle, a side-by-side seating structure, a plurality of safety restraint devices operable to retain one or more vehicle passenger in the side-by-side seating structure, and a prime mover RPM controller. The prime mover RPM controller operable to output commands to the one or more prime mover of the vehicle to limit a rotational speed of the prime mover(s) when the vehicle is in an On operational status and a selected one or more of the one or more safety restraints is in a disengaged status.

Abstract: An automatic shutoff system for a motor vehicle, the automatic shutoff system including a front suspension system disposed at a front portion of the motor vehicle, the front suspension system comprising at least one spring wrapped around at least one arm, at least one sensor disposed on the at least one arm to sense when the at least one spring has been jarred at a predetermined intensity, a curb jump detection system to receive at least one signal from the at least one sensor when the at least one spring has been jarred at the predetermined intensity, and to process the at least one signal to determine whether a curb has been jumped by the front suspension system, and a computer system to receive a signal from the curb jump detection system when the curb jump detection system determines that the curb has been jumped by the front suspension system, and to control a motor to shut off.

Abstract: To reduce the number of components, size and weight while preventing breakage of the casing, a high-voltage device provided adjacent to a vehicle component constituting a vehicle includes: a casing housing a high-voltage portion; and a plurality of bolts fastening the casing to an attachment portion to which the casing is attached. The high-voltage device has a first end face at which the casing is in contact with the attachment portion and a second end face opposite to the first end face, and the plurality of bolts are composed of long bolts extending from the second end face to the first end face. The long bolts are each attached to the casing at a position between the vehicle component and the high-voltage portion.

Abstract: There is provided a vehicle battery pack protective structure which protects a vehicle battery pack including battery stacks disposed in a width direction of a vehicle. The structure includes: a battery pack storage container that stores the vehicle battery pack; and a first upper reinforcing member that extends in a front-rear direction of the vehicle between the battery stacks, and is connected to the battery pack storage container at a front end and a rear end. A first fragile part is formed below an intermediate position of the first the upper reinforcing member.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a battery module configured in a structure in which a plurality of battery cells or unit modules (‘unit cells’) are stacked, and a heat sink is mounted to electrical connection regions between the unit cells and/or to outsides of battery module connection members connected to the electrical connection regions.

Abstract: A display device used for an electric vehicle including a motor, includes a first area indicating torque of the motor and a second area indicating a coil temperature of a coil included in the electric motor.

Abstract: The invention being presented uses the motors already included in an electric vehicle to charge its batteries while in tow. The charging process provided by the invention is compatible with the charging speed of current battery technology. It will provide an effective way of charging vehicles in theater, when other sources of electrical energy may not be available. Moreover, the proposed system can actually extend the brake life of the towing vehicle and improve performance boundaries of the overall system.

Abstract: In a method for recharging an electrical energy storage device of a hybrid vehicle, the hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine, first and second electric machines, and a drive shaft, the internal combustion engine and the first electric machine are directly mechanically coupled, the second electric machine and the drive shaft are directly mechanically coupled, and the internal combustion engine and the drive shaft are variably mechanically coupled by a gear device. A drive unit for a hybrid vehicle includes an electrical energy storage device, an internal combustion engine, first and second electric machines, and a drive shaft, wherein the internal combustion engine and the first electric machine are directly mechanically coupled, the second electric machine and the drive shaft are directly mechanically coupled, and the internal combustion engine and the drive shaft are variably mechanically coupled by a gear device. A hybrid vehicle can includes the drive unit.

Abstract: Techniques for electric vehicle systems, and in particular to a vehicle optical charging system and method of use. In one embodiment, a system for vehicle optical charging comprises: an optical charging station configured to transmit an optical signal, the optical charging station comprising a directive element configured to direct the transmitted optical signal; a receiving vehicle comprising an electrical storage unit and a receiver configured to receive the transmitted optical signal, the receiver in electrical communication with the electrical storage unit; wherein the received optical signal enables charging of the electrical storage unit.

Abstract: A charging device for inductively charging an electrical energy store of a motor vehicle that is provided with a primary coil which is designed to induce a voltage in a secondary coil of the motor vehicle in order to charge the electrical energy store, and with a lifting mechanism, which is designed to move the primary coil between a stored position and a charging position. The charging device is provided with at least one heating conductor, in particular a heating wire, which is arranged on the lifting mechanism and which can be controlled by a control device of the charging device. The invention further relates to a method for operating a charging device.

Abstract: A system for controlling a charging process of a vehicle. A control device that is designed for the purpose of verifying, based on theft information, whether the vehicle has been reported as stolen and to control a charging process of the vehicle in dependence on this verification. The vehicle itself includes the control device. Furthermore, a vehicle having such a control device as well as a method for controlling a charging process of a vehicle is provided.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a device and a method for measuring isolation resistance of a battery powered systems. The device comprises: a first reference resistance (R01) connectable in series between a positive high-voltage bus (1) and a low-voltage ground connection (5), a second reference resistance (R02) connectable in series between the negative high-voltage bus (2) and the a low-voltage ground connection (5), a first measurement resistance (Rbottom) connected with the low-voltage ground connection (5), a second measurement resistance (Rtop1) connectable in series between the positive high-voltage bus (1), and the first measurement resistance (Rbottom), and a third measurement resistance (Rtop2) connectable in series between the negative high-voltage bus (2), and the first measurement resistance (Rbottom).

Abstract: An integrated endplate for a battery pack includes an inner wall and an outer wall. The outer wall has a first side adjacent to the inner wall and a second side opposite the first side. The outer wall includes a connector interface protruding from the second side and defining at least one aperture therethrough. The integrated endplate further includes at least one electrical connector extending between the inner wall and the outer wall to the at least one aperture of the connector interface.

Abstract: A battery support structure for a vehicle includes a first peripheral member configured to be supported by a longitudinal section of a vehicle frame. A second peripheral member has an end surface that selectively attaches at an inside surface of the first peripheral member to enclose a corner section of a battery containment area. Prior to fixed attachment of the first and second peripheral members, a slip plane is defined between the end surface and the inside surface to adjust the second peripheral member along the first peripheral member to a predefined dimension of the battery containment area.

Abstract: A battery enclosure for the battery of an electric vehicle is disclosed that is provided with cylindrical impact absorbing tubular members. The tubular members are arrayed about the battery enclosure between an inner wall and an outer wall in a spaced relationship. The tubular members are spaced from each other and include internal reinforcing walls that stiffen the battery enclosure and absorb impact loads. The reinforcing walls may be in an X-shaped, Y-shaped or parallel and may be oriented to absorb impact loads to a greater or lesser extent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drive system, in particular for a vehicle, comprising a fuel cell unit for generating electric energy, a secondary battery for storing electric energy, an electric machine with windings, and an inverter for actuating the electric machine. The inverter is designed as a 3-level inverter and has multiple electronic switches, diodes, a plus pole, a minus pole, and a neutral pole. The fuel cell unit and the secondary battery are connected in series and are connected to the poles of the inverter. The invention also relates to a method for heating a drive system according to the invention, wherein the switches of the inverter are actuated such that a short-circuit current path is produced between the poles of the inverter to which the fuel cell unit is connected.

Abstract: A vehicle for a controller includes an electronic control unit which includes an alternator that can generate electric power using rotation of an engine and a first battery and a second battery that can be charged by the alternator. The first battery is connected in parallel to the alternator and the second battery is connected in parallel to the alternator and the first battery via a second switch. The electronic control unit is configured not to charge the second battery with regenerative power generated by the alternator by switching the second switch to an OFF state when the temperature of the alternator is higher than a first predetermined value.

Abstract: An electrical contact element for a car charging plug connector is disclosed, which electrical contact element has a contact part and a connection part, wherein the connection part can be connected to an electrical conductor of a cable. Cooling liquid can be delivered to the contact element. As a result, the heat produced on the contact element is extracted directly. Therefore higher currents can be transmitted by such a contact element than by known contact elements.

Abstract: An electric power system includes an energy recovery system that is operable to convert kinetic energy into electric energy at a first voltage. A primary energy storage device is electrically connected to the energy recovery system at the first voltage. A first voltage autonomous driving system load is disposed in a parallel circuit with the energy recovery system and the primary energy storage device. A bi-directional DC-DC converter is electrically connected to the energy recovery system and the primary energy storage device for converting the electric energy between the first voltage and a second voltage. A secondary energy storage device is electrically connected to the bi-directional DC-DC converter at the second voltage. A second voltage autonomous driving system load is disposed in a parallel circuit with the secondary energy storage device.

Abstract: A converter includes a plurality of switching elements, at least one capacitance, and a resonant circuit. The plurality of switching elements include a first switching element coupled to a first control signal line that controls switching of the first switching element, a second switching element coupled to a second control signal line that controls switching of the second switching element, a third switching element coupled to a third control signal line that controls switching of the third switching element, and a fourth switching element coupled to a fourth control signal line that controls switching of the fourth switching element. The plurality of switching elements, the resonant circuit, and the at least one capacitance operate to convert a first voltage into a second voltage that charges a first battery and a second battery.

Abstract: A work vehicle for maintenance of an electrical catenary includes a vehicle frame supported on on-track undercarriages and a vehicle superstructure situated on the vehicle frame. A first grounding device is disposed at a first vehicle end relative to a longitudinal direction of the vehicle. A crane having a vertically and transversely adjustable work platform is disposed at an opposite, second vehicle end. A second grounding device is provided at the second vehicle end.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a seating assembly coupled to a rail system that defines a track. A drive cable is configured to selectively engage with the seating assembly such that the seating assembly is translated along the rail system. A cable drive motor is configured to impart motion to the drive cable. One or more pulleys are positioned along the track.

Abstract: A vehicle seat in accordance with the present disclosure includes a seat bottom and a seat back. The seat back is coupled to the seat bottom to move relative to the seat bottom. The seat bottom is coupled to a floor of a vehicle and configured to move relative to the seat back.

Abstract: A vehicle and a method of controlling the vehicle include a display unit, an adjuster configured to move the display unit within a preset angle range, and a controller configured to move the display unit to correspond to a change in a proceeding direction of the vehicle during autonomous driving of the vehicle to a preset destination. When an autonomous vehicle changes a vehicle proceeding direction during driving, a display unit or a seat inside the vehicle is turned and moved in the same direction as the changed vehicle proceeding direction to lower a physical angular speed that affects human carsickness, thereby reducing carsickness.

Abstract: An occupant support includes a vehicle seat. The vehicle seat includes a seat bottom and a seat back coupled to the seat bottom. The occupant support further includes a lift system coupled to the seat bottom and seat back.

Abstract: A seat device for a vehicle includes a first airbag being disposed at a side wall portion of a recessed portion which is configured to accommodate an occupant of a seat therein, and a second airbag being disposed at an outer peripheral rim portion of the recessed portion, the outer peripheral rim portion which is connected to the side wall portion. The first airbag and the second airbag expand to form a support shape at the recessed portion in a seat width direction.

Abstract: A child seat upper harness attachment system includes a vehicle seat having a seat back supported on a seat back support structure and a seat base member. A first shoulder strap extends through at least one first aperture in the seat back and is releasably connected to a multiple attachment point buckle for restraint of a child occupant of the vehicle seat. A second shoulder strap extends through at least one second aperture in the seat back and is releasably connected to the multiple attachment point buckle for restraint of the child occupant. A crotch-strap extends through the seat base member and is releasably connected to the multiple attachment point buckle for restraint of the child occupant. A belt connecting member connects one of the first shoulder strap or the second shoulder strap to the seat back support structure.

Abstract: A child safety seat includes a seat shell, a headrest, a guiding component, slidably coupled to the seat shell, for guiding a strap of an integral harness system, and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the height of the headrest. The adjustment mechanism includes a coupling element which is configured to be placed in a first and a second configuration, and, when placed in the first configuration, the coupling element couples the headrest with the guiding component such as to allow for movement of the headrest together with the guiding component relative to the seat shell. When placed in the second configuration, the coupling element couples the seat shell with the guiding component to prevent the guiding component from movement relative to the seat shell and to allow for movement of the headrest relative to the seat shell.

Abstract: An adjustable child device includes a first seat portion, a second seat portion and a belt engaging element. The second seat portion is foldable relative to the first seat portion between a folded position and an unfolded position and is at least partially received in the chamber when the second seat portion is located at the folded position. The second seat portion and the first seat portion are located on a horizontal plane to form a seat part when the second seat portion is located at the unfolded position. The belt engaging element is installed on a lateral side of the seat part and concurrently rotates from a stowed position to a use position when the second seat portion is unfolded from the folded position to the unfolded position. The adjustable child device can be folded when it is not in use, which saves storage space.

Abstract: A seating assembly comprises an arcuate bracket mounted to a seatback assembly and having a first pivot point proximate a first end of the arcuate bracket, a forward mount operably coupled within a curved slot formed in the arcuate bracket, a rearward mount, and a control link operably coupled with each of the first pivot point and the rearward mount. The seatback assembly pivots forwardly and translates rearwardly when rotated to a forward folded stowed position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle seat system for reduction of vertical peak acceleration of a person seated in a vehicle seat during impact. The vehicle seat system comprises a seating structure and a trim at least partially enclosing the seating structure. The trim is releasably fastened to the seating structure by means of interconnected trim fastening means comprising at least two parts adapted to release from each other when the vertical peak acceleration exceeds a predetermined limit value, subsequently reducing the vertical peak acceleration. The present invention further relates to a vehicle comprising the vehicle seat system.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide, in a vehicle seat having a walk-in mechanism, a locking mechanism for a seat back with which rotation of a lock plate can be suppressed against impact in any direction, and with which the locked state can be more reliably retained.

Abstract: A suspension pedestal may be employed with a vehicle seat (e.g. a boat seat). The suspension pedestal comprises a piston partially received within a base, and an isolator to mitigate relative movement between the base and piston. A flange extends circumferentially around the base, and is releasably fixable to the base at any point between the ends of the base.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes: a seat main body including a seat face side at which occupant sits; a blower device provided at the seat main body and that blows air when operated; an exhaust portion provided at the seat main body and that exhausts air blown from the blower device to the seat face side of the seat main body; an intake portion provided at the seat main body and that takes in air; and a suction device provided at the seat main body and that takes in air through the intake portion when operated, and the suction device forming an air current at the seat face side of the seat main body at a vicinity of the seat occupant, the air current including at least a portion of air that is exhausted to an outer side of the seat main body from the exhaust portion.

Abstract: A system and method of active stain prevention for an automotive seat which reduces visible staining on automotive seating surfaces by adding ozone to a ventilation system within the automotive seat.

Abstract: A motor vehicle seat element successively including: a pad; a heating and/or cooling device including at least one heat and/or cold generation element and at least one heat and/or cold diffusion layer; and a cover.

Abstract: Integrated cargo and seat cover storage systems are presented including: a seat cover that conforms to a vehicle seat; a cargo strap vertically coupled along an upper portion of a seat-back front surface of the seat cover, where the cargo strap includes: an elongated strap, and a number of couplers positioned along the elongated strap; and a securing coupler positioned along a lower portion of the seat-back front surface that removably secures the cargo strap with the seat-back front surface.

Abstract: An osmosis membrane is disposed at the boundary between a three-dimensional network structure section and a foam section. The osmosis membrane allows a liquid foam material to permeate. The three-dimensional network structure section is impregnated with the foam material through the osmosis membrane, and subsequently the foam material is solidified, thereby connecting the three-dimensional network structure section and the foam section to each other. The bonded body of the three-dimensional network structure section and the foam section is completed only by disposing the cushion structure component in between the upper mold and the lower mold, and performing a foaming step.

Abstract: A lumbar support system for a seat backrest includes a fixed frame and a flexmat coupled to the fixed frame. The flexmat includes first and second outer wires and a plurality of transverse wires extending between the outer wires. A support element is coupled to a lower portion of the flexmat below the plurality of transverse wires for concurrent movement with the flexmat from a first position to a second position. The support element is anatomically contoured for lumbar and pelvic support, and the support element is constructed of a more rigid material than the flexmat.

Abstract: A vehicular seat bracket assembly is provided that includes a bracket body comprising a plurality of retention features and a forwardly disposed tab, each configured to couple the bracket body to a seat pan. The bracket assembly also includes a plurality of clasps on the body configured to couple the body to a lateral support member of a seat. The plurality of clasps also includes a plurality of flexing members configured to dissipate variations in seat loads.

Abstract: A vehicle seat mounted with an occupant restraint device, the vehicle seat includes: a seat cushion frame; a seatback frame including a seatback side frame extending in a seat vertical direction at a seat width direction end portion of the seatback frame, the seatback frame being swingable at a seat rear end side of the seat cushion frame, and the seatback frame extending from the seat rear end side toward a seat upper side; a metal inflating body disposed along the seatback side frame, and configured so as to be stretched out toward a seat lower side such that a lower end of the metal inflating body abuts a vehicle floor surface; and a drive member configured to stretch out the metal inflating body in a case in which a vehicle collision at a seat front side occurs or the vehicle collision at the seat front side has been predicted.

Abstract: To improve the seated feeling of an occupant in a seat having partially different hardness, a vehicle seat includes a seat frame, an S spring which is installed on the seat frame and receives a load of an occupant, and a seat back pad which has a plurality of regions respectively formed of different materials and is disposed between a skin material of the seat and the S spring. The S spring is disposed at a position facing a boundary portion which is provided in the seat back pad and is the plurality of regions respectively formed of different materials.