Abstract: The present invention provides a charging assembly for charging at least one electrically chargeable storage device, in particular an electrically chargeable storage device for driving an electrical vehicle, including multiple isolated DC power outputs, at least one outlet for connection to the at least one electrically chargeable storage device, at least one switching assembly for connecting the multiple isolated DC power outputs to the at least one outlet for connection to the at least one electrically chargeable storage device, whereby the switching assembly is adapted to connect at least two of the multiple isolated DC power outputs in series and/or in parallel to the at least one outlet.

Abstract: A mobile device reads a near-field communication (NFC) tag of an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). The NFC tag is encoded with an identifier of the EVSE. The mobile device transmits a charging session authorization request to a server to request authorization for a charging session at the EVSE, the request including the identifier of the EVSE and an access identifier of the electric vehicle operator. The server determines whether to grant authorization for the charging session. If granted, the server transmits a command to the EVSE to allow the charging session.

Abstract: A charge control system for a vehicle, which is configured to control charging of a power storage device, includes a user detector that determines whether a user is present within a predetermined range relative to the vehicle, and a vehicle electronic control unit configured to permit the power storage device to be charged with electric power generated by the generator, in addition to the power from the outside of the vehicle, during external charging, when the user detector determines that the user is present within the predetermined range. The vehicle ECU is configured to inhibit power generation by the generator during external charging when the user detector determines that the user is not present within the predetermined range.

Abstract: An apparatus (240) and method for charging a plurality of mobile energy storage and power consumption devices (202) may control determining a power charging schedule for charging a battery of at least one of the devices (202), in accordance with charger availability information, transactive energy information, the current location of the one device, mobile energy storage and power consumption device information and information indicating predetermined timing for providing a predetermined minimum charge level at the device, and transmitting a charging instruction signal for charging the battery of the at least one device using electric power supplied from a distribution power grid (10, 204) or an alternative power resource (218), according to the power charging schedule.

Abstract: A system for inspecting wireless charging of an electric vehicle includes: a wireless charger configured to transmit electric power through a transmission pad disposed on an inspection reference line of a rail; a centering unit configured to align a position of a reception pad on a vertical position of the transmission pad through a driving roller on which the electric vehicle is positioned; and an inspector configured to connect a wireless diagnosing communication, wirelessly charge a high voltage battery, and integrally inspect operation status of at least one of a battery management system (BMS), a battery cooling system, a battery charging system, or a high voltage distribution system during the wireless charging of the high voltage battery by receiving a test information from an electric power control unit (EPCU) of the electric vehicle connected through the wireless diagnosing communication.

Abstract: A method for estimation of state of power for a battery for an electric vehicle is provided. The method comprising: measuring a temperature of the battery, and an output voltage from the battery; receiving a state of charge estimation based on a battery model; providing a SOP estimation model for the battery comprising the measured temperature and the measured output voltage. The method is characterized in that the SOP estimation model further comprises a parameter fault estimate for errors of the measured parameters and/or estimated parameters; and in that the method further comprises estimating the SOP based on the SOP estimation model for a battery.

Abstract: The present disclosure envisages an on-board battery state monitoring system for monitoring state of charge of a battery of an electric vehicle. The system comprises an onboard processor in data communication with a central server of a transit agency; at least one CAN network for monitoring different parameters of the electric vehicle; a recharge module configured to analyze Parameter Group Numbers (PGNs) in messages broadcasted by the at least one CAN network and filter out PGNs that provide state of charge of the battery, wherein the filtered out PGNs are transmitted to the on-board processor for the state of charge analysis of the battery to determine if an electric vehicle block can be completed.

Abstract: A system is provided that evaluates an energy state. The system comprises a sensor, bins, and a processor. The sensor is communicatively coupled to at least one cell that is powering an electric load. The sensor is operative to collect samples, each representing a measure of current discharged from the at least one cell during a discharge event. The bins are stored in a memory, and are accessible by the processor. The processor is programmed to sort the collected samples into bins based upon sample value. The processor is also programmed to create a use estimate based upon samples sorted into their corresponding bins. Yet further, the processor is programmed to determine a fractional depletion for each bin, each fractional depletion being a quotient that is computed by dividing an expected value for that bin by the use estimate for that bin.

Abstract: In connection with a user interface for a motor vehicle with a hybrid drive, a driver is able to select whether the hybrid drive is operated in an operating mode which consumes charge, or in an operating mode which retains charge. The user interface is configured to display the charge state of the energy store on a display, and to receive or calculate a charge state variable which is characteristic of the charge state. The charge state variable may be displayed with a first range of values in a first display area during operation of the hybrid drive in the charge-consuming operating mode. The charge state variable may be displayed with a second range of values, which is a subset of the first range of values, in a second display area during operation of the hybrid drive in the charge-retaining operating mode. The second display area is larger than a subrange of the first display area in which the second range of values is displayed.

Abstract: A railway transportation power supply construction comprising a power supply rail and a return current rail respectively secured on two sides of an insulating base and isolated by the insulating base. A power supply arm and a return current arm are mounted to a bogie of a vehicle and insulated from the vehicle body by means of insulation rings, the bogie provided with a drive mechanism. The power supply arm has a front end connected to one end of an input port of the drive mechanism, and a terminal end in contact with the power supply rail. The return current arm has a front end connected to the other end of the input port of the drive mechanism, and a terminal end in contact with the return current rail.

Abstract: A seat cushion is swingable about an axis A with respect to a seat cushion support frame that is a part of a main frame. A cushion return spring that is a flat spring is disposed between the seat cushion and the seat cushion support frame so that an elastic force of the cushion return spring returns the seat cushion to a neutral position. A pair of clamp rollers that clamps the cushion return spring is disposed. The clamp rollers are movable along a longitudinal axis of the cushion return spring. Changing of a clamping position by moving the clamp rollers changes an effective length of the cushion return spring. In this way, a swingable range of the seat cushion and a force to return the seat cushion to the neutral position are changed.

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly is provided herein. The seating assembly includes a seat-base. A seatback is pivotally coupled to the seat-base and includes a trim cover. The trim cover includes a front-portion, an upper-portion, and a rear-portion. A motorized system is coupled to the seatback and operable to pivot the seatback relative to the seat-base. A switch extends along the upper-portion and the rear-portion of the trim cover and is configured to activate the motorized system.

Abstract: The time required to complete current-to-target state transitions of a plurality of movable portions constituting a seat is shortened. A seat unit 1 includes an occupant support portion S1, a plurality of movable mechanisms respectively moving a plurality of parts constituting the occupant support portion S1, and an ECU 40 controlling respective operations of the plurality of movable mechanisms. The ECU 40 causes each of the plurality of movable mechanisms to undergo a transition from a current state to a target state and the plurality of movable mechanisms have a first movable mechanism requiring a longest time for the transition. The ECU 40 causes the transitions of the plurality of movable mechanisms other than the first movable mechanism to be completed by completion of the transition of the first movable mechanism from the current state to the target state.

Abstract: Provided are a seat adjustment method, apparatus, and system. The seat adjustment method includes: acquiring position information of a RFID tag, and acquiring seat arrangement information stored in the RFID tag; adjusting a seat corresponding to the RFID tag according to the position information of the RFID tag and the seat arrangement information stored in the RFID tag.

Abstract: A vehicle interior system including a first seat assembly, disposed within a vehicle cabin, a first sensor, a second sensor, and a controller is provided. The first and second sensors may each be disposed within the vehicle cabin. The first sensor may be configured to obtain first signals indicative of a positioning of an obstacle within a predetermined coordinate system. The second sensor may be configured to obtain second signals indicative of a positioning of the first seat assembly within the predetermined coordinate system. The controller may be configured to receive the signals from the first sensor and to map a portion of the obstacle based on the first signals and relative to a portion of the first seat assembly within the predetermined coordinate system.

Abstract: A control device for a vehicle includes: a recognition section that recognizes information relating to an outward form of an occupant; and a control section that, before the occupant boards the vehicle, executes control to adjust a seat position in the vehicle to a specified position that is specified as being an optimal position according to information relating to the vehicle that the occupant is boarding and the information relating to the outward form of the occupant recognized by the recognition section.

Abstract: A sliding device includes a fixed rail, a movable rail, a shutter to close an opening of the fixed rail, an engaging body including a pressed portion, an engaged portion, a resilient element, and a pressing portion provided to the movable rail or the shutter. The shutter is slidable relative to the fixed rail by receiving a force from the movable rail. The engaging body is provided to one of the shutter and the fixed rail, and the engaged portion is provided to the other. The engaging body is displaceable between an engaged position where it is engageable with the engaged portion and a disengaged position displaced from the engaged position. The resilient element produces a resilient force maintaining the engaging body in the engaged position. The pressing portion contacts with the pressed portion when the movable rail slides, thus displacing the engaging body to the disengaged position.

Abstract: An assembly group of a vehicle seat, comprises a lower guide rail attachable to a vehicle floor and an upper guide rail coupled to the lower guide rail and movable with respect to the lower guide rail along a longitudinal axis, the upper guide rail comprising a top wall and a pair of side walls connected by the top wall. A link arm is pivotably connectable to the upper guide rail for coupling a frame assembly to the upper guide rail. A first fastener for pivotably coupling the link arm to the upper guide rail is disposed between the pair of side walls and being at least partially positioned below a top surface of the top wall.

Abstract: A vehicle seat system includes a seat back. A seat cushion is positioned proximate to the seat back. The seat cushion includes: a first side configured when upwardly directed for supporting an adult passenger; and a second side oppositely facing from the first side. The second side is configured when upwardly directed for supporting a child passenger and includes: an elevated face positioned proximate to the seat back; and a lower elevation face forward of the elevated face at a lower elevation than the elevated face when the second side is upwardly directed. The seat cushion is releasable and rotatable to configure the seat cushion with either the first side or the second side upwardly directed.

Abstract: The vehicle seat includes an integral child carrier that deploys and unfolds for use as either a child seat or an infant cradle for safely transporting infants while being conveniently stowed when not in use. The child carrier includes a folding seat/cradle that in certain embodiments doubles as both an upright child seat and reclined infant cradle. The folding seat/cradle rides on its own carrier sub-frame that is mounted to the main seat back frame. The carrier sub-frame allows the seat/cradle movement between a stowed position where the folded seat/cradle lies flat within or against the seat back frame and a deployed position where the unfolded seat/cradle extends outward from the seat back frame. The carrier sub-frame includes one or more slide rails, slide blocks, a linkage member and a latch assembly. The seat/cradle includes a seat panel hinged to a back panel that unfold to form a secure seat or cradle from a flat stowed package.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat main body and a hinge member. The seat main body is disposed in a state facing to a vehicle rear side. A seat back of the seat main body is attached to a vehicle body side vertical wall portion of a passenger compartment front portion. An end portion at the vehicle rear side of a seat cushion of the seat main body can be flipped up. One end portion of the hinge member is fixed to an end portion at the vehicle front side of the seat cushion and another end portion is rotatably coupled to a passenger compartment floor portion. The hinge member is provided with a weakened portion that, during a vehicle front collision in a state in which the seat main body is unfolded, plastically deforms and allows movement of the seat cushion toward the vehicle front side.

Abstract: A vehicle seat structure including: a seat cushion on which a vehicle occupant sits; a seat back that supports a back portion of the vehicle occupant while sitting on the seat cushion in a seat deployed state, the seat deployed state being a state in which the vehicle occupant is able to sit on the seat cushion; and a seat deploying/retracting mechanism that enables the seat cushion and the seat back to slide in a vehicle up-down direction, and that, in a seat retracted state in which the seat cushion and the seat back are retracted, enables the seat cushion and the seat back to be placed in the vehicle up-down direction such that the seat cushion stands upright, and the seat back is placed at an upper side of the seat cushion.

Abstract: Described are recliner sofa systems for a passenger seat. The passenger seat includes a seat back assembly and a seat base assembly. The seat back assembly includes an upper back support and a lower back support, and the lower back support is movable relative to the upper back support between a stowed position and a deployed position. The seat base assembly includes a support and a seat base, and the seat base is movable relative to the support between a stowed position and a deployed position. The seat base in the deployed position and the lower back support in the deployed position together define a foot cavity configured to receive a foot of a passenger.

Abstract: A seat back pad 70 has a groove 73 for tucking a skin material therein, formed at borders between a central portion 71 and side portions 72. A hole (slot hole 74) is formed in a bottom of the groove 73 along the groove 73. A tuck-in wire 76 for tucking the skin material in includes a plurality of tuck-in portions 76A provided along the groove 73, and a connecting portion (detour portion 76B) detouring around the hole and connecting the tuck-in portions 76A. With this configuration, when an upper body of an occupant P subsides into a seat back S2 in a rear-end collision of a vehicle, the central portion 71, defined by the groove 73 as a border, is easily and sufficiently moved rearward relative to the left and right side portions 72. Furthermore, the tuck-in wire 76 is not exposed through the hole, and thus adhesion between the seat back pad 70 and the tuck-in wire 76 can be improved.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat cushion, a pair of left and right side frames, a webbing including a lap webbing portion, and a buckle. The vehicle seat also includes a first link bracket that is connected to the webbing, and a second link bracket that is connected to the buckle and that is tilted toward one side together with the first link bracket by pulling on the lap webbing portion. The vehicle seat also includes a restriction bar that links the first link bracket and the second link bracket together in a seat width direction, that is moved toward a seat upper side by tilting of the first link bracket and the second link bracket toward the one side, and that restricts movement of an occupant seated on the seat cushion toward a seat front side.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a fabric center portion, first and second bolsters, a first seam between the first bolster and the center portion, a second seam between the center portion and the second bolster, and a seat frame. First and second extension members are disposed along and coupled to the respective first and second seams. The first and second extension members are adjustable between first and second positions.

Abstract: An armrest includes a gear assembly with a crown gear directly coupled to the armrest that imparts rotational motion to the armrest, a planetary gear engaged with the crown gear, and a pinion gear coupled to the crown gear that imparts vertical motion of the entire gear assembly, and the armrest, along a rack.

Abstract: An airbag includes: a welding portion that bonds peripheral edges of a pair of sheet portions to each other to form a bag shape, in which the airbag is formed to have a pair of holding portions that holds a held body portion therebetween, and at least one of the two sheet portions is formed with a pair of melting portions extending in directions away from mutually facing portions of the two holding portions in the welding portion.

Abstract: A cushion support for an at least partially resilient shaped part of a vehicle seat, in particular a back cushion support, having a support means designed for holding up and/or supporting the shaped part at least in regions and at least one expansion body designed for reversibly displacing at least a region of the shaped part, the cross section of which body can be changed by introducing and discharging a fluid. The support means is a mat arrangement which can be mounted in a frame of the vehicle seat and has two superimposed flexible mat layers, in particular formed by a textile, at least in regions, the expansion body being arranged between the mat layers.

Abstract: A motor vehicle seat having a seat region, in particular a backrest or a seat part, wherein at least one fluid-filled hollow body connected to a first fluid inlet and outlet conduit is arranged in the seat region, wherein the at least one hollow body is part of a seat displacement device and/or a massage device and wherein the hollow body is supported by a support device also arranged in the seat region on its side facing away from an occupant sitting in the motor vehicle seat, characterized in that the support device in turn comprises at least one fluid-filled hollow support body which is arranged in the seat region and is spatially separated from the at least one hollow body, wherein the firmness of the seat and/or the strength of the massage application can additionally be adjusted by varying the filling of the hollow support body.

Abstract: A vehicle seat attachment includes a riser bracket of a vehicle frame. A pin is biased through the riser bracket to a securing position. A seat bracket has an angled channel that extends to a securing aperture, wherein slidable engagement of the angled channel with the pin is configured to bias the pin away from the securing position until the pin reaches the securing aperture wherein the pin returns to the securing position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for activating massage units in a seat, in particular in a vehicle seat, comprising the following steps: playing back an acoustic entertainment signal, in particular a piece of music, by means of a playback device, in particular an entertainment system of a vehicle; controlling massage units integrated in the seat based on the acoustic entertainment signal by means of a control device. The present invention also relates to a control device for carrying out a method of this kind, and to a corresponding seat arrangement.

Abstract: Temperatures of beverages held in a vehicle cup holder are maintained by a Peltier device that is thermally coupled to the beverage holder in a conventional cup holder. A controller operatively coupled to the temperature sensor and the Peltier device receives a temperature signal from the temperature sensor, determines whether the beverage holder has a temperature greater or less than a predetermined value and provides an appropriate voltage to the Peltier device to attempt to hold the temperature.

Abstract: A portable multiple grill assembly includes a trailer that is towed behind a vehicle. A fire pit is coupled to the trailer for containing an open flame. A plurality of cooking grills is each coupled to the trailer. A table is coupled to and extends outwardly from the plurality of cooking grills. A plurality of chair units is each slidably coupled to the trailer. Each of the chair units is slidable into a deployed position to have a user sit thereon. A venting unit is coupled to the trailer to vent smoke from cooking grills thereby inhibiting the user from being exposed to the smoke. A display is coupled to the trailer and the display is elevated above the fire pit and the cooking grills to be visible to the user when the user is seated on the one of the chair units.

Abstract: An aspect includes a transportable fold-out at least partial enclosure including: a center stationary section; a pair of primary platform assemblies, each primary platform including a first panel pivotally joined on opposite sides of the center stationary section and a second panel pivotally joined to the first panel on a side opposite the first panel; and at least one wall assembly pivotally joined to center stationary section and one of the primary platforms.

Abstract: [Problem to be Solved] A mobile object can be efficiently used in a folded state, and user-friendliness of the mobile object can be enhanced. [Solution] The mobile object includes: a moving base 1, 201, 301 which includes a front base 13, 213, 313 having front wheel 11 and a rear base 14, 214, 314 having rear wheel 12; and a seat 2, 302 which includes a seating part 21 having a seating surface 21a and leg part 22, 322 supporting the seating part 21. The front base 13, 213, 313 and the rear base 14, 214, 314 are movable relative to each other to expand and contract a wheel base H. The seating part 21 is movable backward and forward respectively by movement of the leg part 22, 322 in association with relative movement of the front base 13, 213, 313 and the rear base 14, 214, 314 for expansion and contraction of the wheel base H.

Abstract: A stake pocket chain tie-down for a trailer or truck bed which is insertable into a stake pocket through an uppermost opening of the stake pocket. The stake pocket tie-down provides for connection of a load restraining chain to the trailer or truck bed. The stake pocket tie-down comprises an insert that is made of metal and dimensioned to fit securely within the interior of the stake pocket, and the insert has four sides and is closed by an end plate on at least one end. The end plate has a hole therethrough for passage of a chain. The insert has a pin and a hook or tab structure therein for the attachment of the end of the chain.

Abstract: A convertible tension assembly that converts from tie down tension assembly to a tarp grip tension assembly having, among other things, a rotatable device configured and positioned for conversion of the assembly, is disclosed herein.

Abstract: Cargo systems are provided for vehicles that include, in one embodiment: a variable cargo surface disposed within a body of the vehicle behind one or more occupant seats, the variable cargo surface including: a low friction surface that facilitates movement of cargo within the cargo system, the low friction surface having a first coefficient of friction; a high friction surface that inhibits movement of cargo within the cargo system, the high friction surface having a second coefficient of friction that is greater than the first coefficient of friction; and a control device that selectively activates the low friction surface and the high friction surface based on conditions for the vehicle; wherein the low friction surface contacts the cargo within the cargo system when the low friction surface is activated; and the high friction surface contacts the cargo within the cargo system when the high friction surface is activated.

Abstract: A headlamp control apparatus may include: an image acquisition unit configured to acquire a forward image of an ego vehicle; and a control unit configured to control light irradiation of a headlamp according to a dark area main region for a position of a front vehicle, which is detected based on the forward image acquired by the image acquisition unit, and dark area margin regions set for left and right sides of the dark area main region, and maintain the width of each of the dark area margin regions at a target distance by controlling the light irradiation of the headlamp according to a target irradiation angle which is decided based on a distance to the front vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicular lamp system includes: an imager; a luminance analyzer that detects a luminance of each of multiple individual regions; an illuminance setting unit that determines an illuminance value of light emitted to each individual region, based on a detection result from the luminance analyzer; a light source unit; and a light source controller that controls the light source unit. The illuminance setting unit uses different functions to determine the illuminance value for an individual region that falls within a certain first luminance range, and the illuminance value for an individual region that falls within a certain second luminance range.

Abstract: A signaling device intended to be worn by a moving user such as a rider of a two-wheel vehicle providing improved visibility on the part of other road users through the provision of a light source at a greater height than is conventional for such vehicles comprises an accelerometer taking measurements along three orthogonal axes, a rechargeable battery pack, a first light source, wireless communication means for transmitting an alert signal and a control unit which activates the light source above a particular deceleration or braking threshold, activates the communication means at a higher deceleration or accident threshold and activates the communication means when a number of switchovers between acceleration and deceleration is equal to or higher than a third threshold.

Abstract: A system to enhance vehicle safety is disclosed comprising a vehicle having a front end and a rear end; at least one visual signal light apparatus positioned in the proximity to the front end of the vehicle; the visual signal light apparatus illuminates when the vehicle's is decelerating via its braking system; wherein the visual light apparatus is comprised of a rear view mirror having a first surface facing the front of the vehicle and a second surface facing the rear of the vehicle wherein at least one portion of solar panel is embodied to the first surface and at least one or more LED lights is embodied to the first surface

Abstract: The color generated by two differently-colored LEDs is maintained over time and different temperatures by sensing their combined output color using two phototransistors having different spectral sensitivities the output voltages of which are correlated to a desired output color. As the combined output color changes, the phototransistors' output voltages will change. The currents provided to the LEDs can thereafter be adjusted to maintain the output voltages and thus maintain the combined output color.

Abstract: A door panel for a motor vehicle provides diffuse lights by locating lights inside the door and “covering” them with a light-transmissive substrate that is covered by a soft-touch outer skin layer that is also light transmissive.

Abstract: A trailer alignment system is provided. The system comprises a sensor disposed within a housing. The system also comprises a processor configured to determine a location of a vehicle on a trailer based on data received from the sensor and in response to the vehicle location determination, the processor generates a notification. The system further comprises a notification element configured to display the generated notification to a driver of the vehicle.

Abstract: A roadway hazard warning assembly for enhancing visibility of a disabled vehicle on a roadway includes a vehicle that has been disabled on the side of a roadway. A warning flag is positionable on the vehicle when the vehicle becomes disabled on the roadway. The warning flag has light reflecting properties for reflecting light from headlights of oncoming traffic. In this way the warning flag can alert the oncoming traffic to the disabled vehicle. A plurality of fastening straps is provided and each of the fastening straps is removably coupled between the warning flag and the vehicle for retaining the warning flag on the vehicle.

Abstract: An inflatable warning system for roads that enables the user to warn the rear driver by expanding an inflatable tube, which is a warning system. More specifically, when the driver pulls the handle of the gas injector formed on the main body, the compressed gas stored in a gas container is instantaneously injected to the inflatable tube, and the warning system expanded by the injected compressed gas stands up, thereby notifying the rear driver to recognize the warning system to prevent an accident.

Abstract: The invention relates to a camera system (2) for a vehicle. The camera system (2) comprises a camera (3) and an image evaluating unit (4), wherein the camera (3) is adapted to be arranged in an interior (6) of the vehicle behind a windowpane (7) of the vehicle so that the camera (3) can record an image sequence with a plurality of external recordings of external surroundings (8) of the vehicle through the windowpane (7). Further, the image evaluating unit (4) is adapted to detect static image components in the external recordings and to extract the detected static image components from the external recordings, wherein the static image components are projected into the external recordings through reflections.

Abstract: A vehicle periphery display device includes: an image acquisition unit that acquires a captured image from an imaging unit that images a periphery of a vehicle; and a control unit that causes a display unit to display a three-dimensional image representing the vehicle and a periphery of the vehicle based on the captured image, from a viewpoint which is located on a side opposite to a candidate of a target parking position with respect to a position of the vehicle and which faces a far side of the candidate of the target parking position, in a case where the target parking position for parking the vehicle is set.