Abstract: A three-point installation bracket for converting a two-point seat belt system included factory in a convertible vehicle to a three-point seat belt system without requiring modifications/changes to the existing vehicle frame. The disclosure also includes methods for installing the bracket, as well as kits including same.

Abstract: A vehicle and a method of controlling the vehicle may include a seat belt apparatus to reduce the tension of the seat belt in the normal situation in which the collision does not occur by appropriately adjusting the tension of the seat belt based on the driving state of the vehicle, providing convenience to a passenger. In the collision situation, the safety of the passenger may be ensured by sufficiently increasing the tension of the seat belt. The vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: a seat belt provided to adjust a tension; a driving assistance device configured to obtain vehicle driving information for assisting a driving of the vehicle; and a controller coupled to the driving assistance and configured to adjust the tension of the seat belt to correspond to a driving state of the vehicle based on the vehicle driving information obtained through the driving assistance device.

Abstract: An advanced four-point seat belt may include: a three-point seat belt to diagonally hold a passenger with a webbing; and a motorized seat belt to allow a tongue of the webbing to maintain a state of being fixed to a side surface of a seat cushion to an initial position. In particular, when a vehicle collision situation is recognized, the motorized seat belt forms an “X” shape webbing confinement state by withdrawing the webbing and another webbing to locate the tongue at a central position of a body of the passenger.

Abstract: A seat belt for an occupant sitting on a seat in a vehicle includes a tongue part provided at a first side portion of the seat and a buckle part provided at a second side portion of the seat. The tongue part includes at least one first guide part that is operable between extended and contracted configurations, and at least one first webbing with a tongue wound therein. In addition, the tongue of the first webbing is connected with an end portion of the first guide part. The buckle part includes a second guide part that is operable between extended and contracted configurations, and the second webbing with a buckle wound therein. In addition, the buckle of the second webbing is connected with an end portion of the second guide part. The tongue of the tongue part is fastened to the buckle of the buckle part.

Abstract: A restraint system for a ride vehicle includes a rigid restraint configured to extend across a passenger to secure the passenger within a seat of the ride vehicle and a soft restraint coupled to the rigid restraint. The soft restraint includes a pliable material configured to conform to a substantial portion of a torso of the passenger and a haptic feedback system integrated with the soft restraint. The haptic feedback system is configured to generate vibrational forces and impart the vibrational forces to the torso of the passenger.

Abstract: A sound output apparatus and a sound output control method including a sound output controller placed in a vehicle having a door lockable and unlockable based on the result of communicated with mobile terminals are disclosed. The vehicle mounted with the sound output controller and a locking and unlocking system including the vehicle are also disclosed. The sound output controller outputs a sound that is different between when the door is unlocked by a specified mobile terminal and when the door is unlocked by other means.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for controlling an electric scooter and electric scooter, wherein the method comprises: a first target operation performed on the electric scooter is detected in a case that the electric scooter is unlocked by using a target account; the electric scooter is set to be in a temporarily locked state in response to the first target operation, wherein the electric scooter in the temporarily locked state is set to allow to be unlocked only by the target account within a target duration after detecting the first target operation the electric scooter in the temporarily locked state is unlocked in a case that a second target operation performed on the electric scooter is detected within the target duration. The present disclosure solves the problem existed in the method for controlling an electric scooter in the related art that the electric scooter is easily used by others when the electric scooter is temporarily stopped using.

Abstract: In various embodiments, methods, systems, and vehicles are provided. In certain embodiments, a vehicle includes a sensor and a processor. The sensor is configured to at least facilitate detecting when a user is disposed within the vehicle. The processor is coupled to the sensor, and is configured to at least facilitate: identifying the user; retrieving, from a memory, a sequence of inputs that is associated with the identified user as a trigger for a customized silent alarm feature for the user; monitoring for the sequence of inputs while the user is disposed within the vehicle; and providing instructions for taking an action when the sequence of inputs is detected while the user is disposed within the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle unlocking device, including: a memory; a processor connected to the memory; and a reception section configured to receive identification information assigned to respective vehicles, from a terminal carried by a person present at a periphery of a specific vehicle that is one of the respective vehicles, the processor being configured to: acquire an image captured by an imaging section provided at the specific vehicle, and unlock a lock unit of the specific vehicle in a case in which the identification information that has been received is identification information corresponding to the specific vehicle and an image of the person has been acquired.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer readable medium that determine if an authorized mobile device is in a vicinity of a vehicle, upon determination that the authorized mobile device is in the vicinity of the vehicle, capture a plurality of images from an environment surrounding the vehicle, detect one or more pedestrians in the plurality of images, correlate a movement trajectory of the authorized mobile device with movement trajectory of the one or more detected pedestrians to determine an authorized person, and actuate a function of the vehicle when the authorized person crosses a first threshold distance from the vehicle.

Abstract: A coating includes a continuous, transparent, and electrically conductive layer having a transmittance of visible light of 40% or higher, and a plurality of electrically conductive lines directly on at least a portion of the continuous, transparent, and electrically conductive layer, the electrically conductive lines having a thickness of 50 nm to 50 ?m. A coated substrate includes a substrate, and the coating on at least a portion of the substrate.

Abstract: This technology relates to system for clearing a sensor cover. The system may include a sprayer, a support, and a positioning device. The sprayer may be mounted to the support and direct a flow of fluid to the sensor cover. The positioning device may be configured to adjust the position of the sprayer on the support. The system may include a nozzle and the nozzle may be positioned to direct the flow of fluid to an area of the sensor cover. The system may include additional sprayers.

Abstract: The system concerns a gear motor for a motor vehicle wiping system comprising:—an electric motor comprising a rotor, a stator and a rotating shaft solidly attached to the rotor,—a reducing mechanism connecting the rotating shaft and an output shaft of the gear motor.

Abstract: A flat-push windshield wiper joint, comprising a base and a mounting base, wherein a slot is formed from the left end to the right end of said base. The position of said slot matching the left end of base is an opening. The top surface of said base sinks to form spaced slide opening and chucking hole. Said slide opening and chucking hole are distributed in the extending direction of slot, and a stop bar is formed between the slide opening and chucking hole. Said locatin bar matches the locating slot in the bottom surface of slot. The present invention can increase the assembly efficiency of flat-push windshield wiper joint and reduce the production costs.

Abstract: An in-vehicle sensor cleaning device ejects fluid toward a sensing surface of an in-vehicle sensor to clean the sensing surface. The in-vehicle sensor is arranged at a front side of a vehicle, a rear side of the vehicle, or one of lateral sides of the vehicle. The in-vehicle sensor cleaning device includes a first ejection port and a second ejection port configured to eject fluid toward the sensing surface of the in-vehicle sensor and a motor-driven pump that supplies fluid to the first ejection port and the second ejection port. The fluid ejected from the first ejection port is set to have a greater flow rate per unit time than the fluid ejected from the second ejection port.

Abstract: A vehicle cleaner system that includes a single pump and a plurality of cleaners which are connected to the single pump and clean different cleaning target objects with a cleaning medium is disclosed. The cleaning target objects include a sensor which detects information on outside of a vehicle and a cleaner control unit which operates the plurality of cleaners in accordance with input of a signal. The cleaner control unit is capable of operating the plurality of cleaners such that cleaning methods of the plurality of cleaners are different from each other.

Abstract: A safety device for heating hoses is provided to prevent overheating of a heating wire. The safety device includes a first hose that connects between a reservoir and a connector and a second hose that is fluidly connected to the first hose and allows windshield washer fluid to flow from the connector to a spray nozzle. A housing encloses the connector and a heating wire is disposed in at least one of the first and second hoses. A terminal is disposed inside the housing and is connected to the heating wire to apply electric power from a power supply unit to the heating wire. A circuit breaker is connected to the terminal and the heating wire and cuts off electric power applied to the heating wire based on a temperature condition.

Abstract: A vehicle and a method of controlling the vehicle capable of removing contamination of a Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) surface mounted on the vehicle are provided. The vehicle may include: Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) configured to detect an object and a terrain around the vehicle; and a cleaning nozzle device configured to inject cleaning liquid and compressed air to a passage of laser pulses on a LiDAR surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to an image recording device for a body of a motor vehicle. The device comprises a housing part, an optical element having an outer surface, and a driving part for engaging an engaging part of a movable cleaning device. The movable cleaning device comprises furthermore a cleaning part, preferably formed by a wiper part, for at least partly cleaning the outer surface. The driving part is furthermore for driving the movable cleaning device to have the cleaning part at least partly clean the outer surface of the optical element. The image recording device is adjustable between a first condition in which the image recording device allows at least partly introducing or taking out the engaging part of the movable cleaning device and a second condition in which the image recording device prevents the engaging part of the movable cleaning device being taken out or being introduced.

Abstract: Vehicles can be equipped to operate in both autonomous and occupant piloted mode. Refueling stations can be equipped to refuel autonomous vehicles without occupant assistance. Refueling stations can be equipped with wireless networks that communicate with vehicles to permit autonomous vehicles to self-schedule refueling at fueling stations serving a mixture of autonomous, semi-autonomous and occupant piloted vehicles.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods for a motor vehicle parking robot. The parking robot includes a pair of wheel support arms and a retracted wheel retention arm configured laterally from the outside of the parking robot and configured to lift a wheel of a vehicle by extending the pair of wheel support arms and affix the wheel in place on the parking robot by extending the wheel retention arms.

Abstract: A machine includes a prime mover having a power take-off, a chassis configured to support at least an operator and the prime mover, a subframe pivotally coupled to the chassis about a pivot axis at a first location, at least one drive device configured to drive wheels of the machine, a drive belt and pulley arrangement. The subframe is further coupled to the chassis via at least one suspension device at a second location. The at least one drive device is driven by the prime mover and is coupled to the subframe. The pulley arrangement is configured to direct the drive belt from the power take-off of the prime mover to at least one drive pulley on the at least one drive device. The pulley arrangement comprises an idler pulley having a diameter and a rotational axis. The idler pulley is coupled to the chassis such that the rotational axis is spaced from the pivot axis by no greater than 1.5 times the diameter.

Abstract: A method for detecting an obstruction vertical clearance associated with an obstruction positioned in front of a vehicle-attachment system is provided. The vehicle-attachment system includes a vehicle and an attachment. The method includes receiving forward sensor data from a forward sensor system having a forward field-of-view. The method includes determining the obstruction vertical clearance of the obstruction based on the forward sensor data. The method also includes receiving rearward sensor data from a rearward-facing sensor system having a rearward field-of-view. Additionally, the method includes determining a vehicle-attachment system height based on the rearward sensor data. The method includes comparing the obstruction vertical clearance and the vehicle-attachment system height. The method also includes transmitting to a user interface, instructions to notify a driver of the vehicle the result of the comparison between the obstruction vertical clearance and the vehicle-attachment system height.

Abstract: A method for ascertaining an operating variable of a drum brake, the method using forces acting on supporting bearings. The invention further relates to an associated drum brake assembly, an associated analysis unit and an associated storage medium.

Abstract: A control device is provided with a flow rate derivation part for deriving a pressure-holding-valve flow rate on the basis of a pressure command value and a previous pressure command value; a differential pressure derivation part for deriving a differential-pressure-valve differential pressure value so that the differential-pressure-valve differential pressure value increases with an increase in the difference obtained by subtracting the pressure-holding-valve flow rate from a pump-discharge flow rate; and a pressure-holding-valve processing part for performing an aperture derivation process to derive a command aperture so that the command aperture decreases with an increase in the difference obtained by subtracting the pressure command value from the sum of an pressure value and the differential-pressure-valve differential pressure value, and driving a holding pressure valve at the command aperture.

Abstract: A saddle-type vehicle having at least one seat and at least two wheels, at least one electric motor, a motor controller, a rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) such as a battery and battery management system, at least one friction foundation or ABS braking system as a first braking system and at least one electric regenerative braking system as a second system where the two braking systems are linked to allow for simultaneously providing conventional and regenerative braking independently to the front and rear wheels of the vehicle.

Abstract: A brake control apparatus for a vehicle performs hill hold control to activate a brake apparatus, without requiring any braking operation of a driver, to thereby prevent the vehicle from moving backward on an uphill, when the uphill on which the vehicle has stopped has an inclination greater than a brake activation threshold. The apparatus detects a structure around the vehicle. In addition, the apparatus changes an execution condition of the hill hold control such that when the structure is detected around the vehicle, the hill hold control is more easily to be started to be performed as compared with a case where the structure is not detected.

Abstract: A method is provided to check for presence of gas bubbles in an electronically slip-controllable motor vehicle brake system that includes brake circuits to which wheel brakes are connected, a pressure generator to charge the brake circuits with a brake pressure, and sensors to detect an actuating signal of the pressure generator and measure the brake pressures in the brake circuits. Disturbances are recognized by ascertaining from the signal a setpoint value for a brake pressure to be obtained and comparing it to an actual value of the brake pressure or by determining that an actual volume of the pressurizing medium displaced into the brake circuits, ascertainable from the signal, is greater than a limiting value that is determined for a setpoint value for the pressurizing-medium volume to be displaced into the brake circuits in order to generate the actual value of the brake pressure.

Abstract: An electronic brake system allows the effective braking pressure to be formed in response to occurrence of a minute leak in a hydraulic circuit, whereby the stability and reliability for braking is improved.

Abstract: An electric booster includes an input member configured to be moved forward or rearward according to an operation on a brake pedal, a thrust force transmission member provided movably relative to the input member, an electric actuator configured to move the thrust force transmission member forward or rearward, and an output member connected to the thrust force transmission member and configured to transmit a thrust force provided from the electric actuator to the thrust force transmission member to a piston of a master cylinder. The electric actuator includes an electric motor, at least two threaded shaft members configured to be rotationally driven by the electric motor, and nut members respectively meshed with the threaded shaft members. Each of the nut members is connected to the thrust force transmission member. The thrust force transmission member is swingably connected to at least one of the nut members and the output member.

Abstract: A blocking device for an electromechanical service brake of a motor vehicle, wherein the electromechanical service brake comprises a ratchet gear, supported rotatably about a rotational axis, which ratchet gear is connected or is connectable torque-proof with a drive shaft, rotatable about the same rotational axis of a power train of the electromechanical service brake, and the blocking device comprises a blocking tappet which is axially movable along a displacement axis between a first position, in which the blocking tappet releases the ratchet gear, and a second position, in which the blocking tappet for the purpose of blocking engages into the ratchet gear, a moving system for moving the blocking tappet along the displacement axis, and a position determination system for determining the position of the blocking tappet and an electromechanical service brake for a motor vehicle with such a blocking device and to a motor vehicle with such an electromechanical service brake.

Abstract: An air dryer assembly that monitors the replacement of an air dryer cartridge comprises a first air dryer cartridge, an air dryer base for receiving the first air dryer cartridge and a state change device positioned between the air dryer cartridge and air dryer base. The state change device changes from a first state to a second state in response to the first air dryer cartridge being removed from the air dryer base. The state change device changes to a third state when a second air dryer cartridge is removably attached to the air dryer base.

Abstract: In a pump arrangement for a hydraulic unit of a vehicle brake system having a pump housing and a pump piston which is guided so as to be displaceable axially back and forth in the pump housing, a damping element is provided radially between the pump piston and the pump housing. The damping element damps vibrations of the pump piston which occur during an operation of the pump arrangement.

Abstract: A parking brake apparatus is provided for a vehicle having components of a parking brake system and devices for providing a plurality of output signals indicative of a plurality of vehicle factors. The parking brake apparatus comprises an electronic controller that monitors the output signals indicative of a plurality of vehicle factors, monitors for a pre-startup sequence of the plurality of vehicle factors having been met, monitors for a driver request to unpark the vehicle, monitors for a pre-release sequence of the plurality of vehicle factors having been met, and applies one or more control signals to components of the parking brake system to release parking brakes based upon a valid pre-startup sequence of the plurality of vehicle factors having been met, a driver request to unpark the vehicle, and at least one valid pre-release sequence of the plurality of vehicle factors having been met.

Abstract: A parking brake apparatus is provided for a vehicle having components of a parking brake system and a number of devices providing a plurality of output signals indicative of a plurality of vehicle factors. The parking brake apparatus comprises an electronic controller arranged to (i) monitor the output signals indicative of a plurality of vehicle factors, and (ii) provide one or more control signals to be applied to components of the parking brake system to apply parking brakes based upon a predefined sequence of the plurality of vehicle factors having been met.

Abstract: A brake pad wear measuring system for measuring brake pad wear for a vehicle disc brake system includes a first coil having a first coil face and is excitable to create a first magnetic field. A first target is spaced a fixed distance from the first coil face. The first coil and the first target are configured for movement relative to each other in response to application of the disc brake system so that the first target covers a portion of the first coil that varies with the amount of brake pad wear and varies the inductance of the first coil. The inductance of the first coil is indicative of the amount of brake pad wear. The brake pad wear measuring system also includes a second coil having a second coil face and is excitable to create a second magnetic field.

Abstract: A power regeneration system of a work vehicle includes: a first generator (12) and a second generator (31) that are driven by an engine (11); a first electric circuit (C1) for supplying electric power to traveling motors (10L, 10R); a second electric circuit (C2) for supplying electric power to an auxiliary device (35); a voltage step down converter (21) providing electric power from the first electric circuit to the second electric circuit; and a controller (51) that determines whether a travel mode of the work vehicle is a powering mode or a regeneration mode in order to control driving of the voltage step down converter. If the travel mode is the regeneration mode, the controller provides the regenerative power from the first electric circuit through the voltage step down converter to the second electric circuit, in order to drive the auxiliary device with the regenerative power.

Abstract: An electrical passenger car, the electrical passenger car including: at least two electrically driven motors; speed control electronics; and wheels, where the wheels include a first front wheel, a second front wheel, a first back wheel, and a second back wheel, where the first back wheel radius is at least 20% greater than the first front wheel radius, where the speed control electronics control the at least two electrically driven motors to provide a greater torque to the first front wheel than to the first back wheel, and where the electrical passenger car is designed to travel for a greater distance for the same axial to wheel friction energy loss than a similar electrical passenger car having wheels of a smaller radius.

Abstract: A system for controlling turning of vehicle may include a steering angle detection sensor; a front inner wheel speed detection sensor detecting a front inner wheel speed; a front outer wheel speed detection sensor detecting a front outer wheel speed; a rear outer wheel speed detection sensor detecting a rear outer wheel speed based on a turning direction; and a braking controller receiving detection signal of the steering angle detection sensor to determine that the vehicle turns, estimating the rear inner wheel speed in the turning direction based on detection signals of the front inner wheel speed detection sensor and the front outer wheel speed detection sensor and detection signal of the rear outer wheel speed detection sensor, and executing a mode for decreasing the estimated speed as compared to the rear outer wheel speed, as a control mode for reducing a minimum rotation radius at the time of turning.

Abstract: A damper control method for a vehicle may achieve normal control of dampers by maintaining the ride comfort enhancement effect of the ECS while reducing manufacturing costs in accordance with a reduction in the number of sensors through elimination of wheel G-sensors.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a control device. The control device stops an operation of a flow path switching valve simultaneously with limiting output of a fuel cell when an authentication of a mobile device is performed.

Abstract: A controlling apparatus 1 according to an embodiment is a controlling apparatus of a hybrid vehicle 30 including a motor generator 3 that is mechanically connected to an internal combustion engine 2 and that can generate power in response to rotation of the internal combustion engine 2 and provide torque to the internal combustion engine 2, the controlling apparatus 1 including a rotation information acquiring unit 11 that acquires rotation information of the motor generator 3 with a higher resolution than rotation information of the internal combustion engine 2 and a power generation determining unit 12 that makes a determination regarding the power generation by the motor generator 3 based on the rotation information of the motor generator 3.

Abstract: A hybrid electric vehicle having a controllable switch that enables a DC link to be operated independent from an energy storage system (ESS) is provided. The ESS is selectively couplable to the DC link via the controllable switch. A processor is configured to control the switch to open and close under certain conditions. When the switch is opened, the processor is configured to instruct an engine controller to cause an engine which is coupled to a generator to boost engine output. The generator is coupled to a generator inverter which is also coupled to the DC link. A motor inverter is also coupled to the DC link and is configured to provide AC power to the motor.

Abstract: A method for maintaining a state of charge in a gas powered golf car, wherein the method comprises via an integrated starter control unit: continuously monitoring a state of charge of the battery; and continuously controlling operation of a generator based on the continuously monitored state of charge of the battery to thereby continuously maintain the state of charge of the battery within a desired range. A method for remotely controlling the operation of a gas powered golf car, wherein the method comprises using geospatial position data to monitor a location of the golf car and determine when the golf car is near or within a geofenced area, and then instructing an engine control unit to modify operation of the internal combustion engine in accordance with a predetermined operation profile specific to the geofenced area.

Abstract: A hybrid electric powertrain system includes a transmission, engine, e-accessory, primary and secondary electric machines, and controller. The e-accessory is powered by the secondary electric machine in response to an accessory torque demand. The engine and primary electric machine are connected to the transmission and configured, alone or in combination, to provide input drive torque to the transmission. The secondary electric machine is connected to the e-accessory and satisfies the accessory torque demand. A first clutch between the secondary electric machine and a transmission input member connects the secondary electric machine to the input member. The controller, in response to an output torque request, executes a power-sharing strategy using an objective cost function that allocates engine torque, primary motor torque, and secondary motor torque to the input member to satisfy the output torque request, while satisfying the accessory torque demand via the secondary electric machine.

Abstract: A system and method to implement a torque handoff between and electric machine and an internal combustion engine in a motor vehicle are provided. To implement the torque handoff without undue delay, temperature of the exhaust gas is taken into consideration to determine whether an emissions stability criterium is met for handing off torque, and if the emissions stability criterium is met, the system and method are configured to handoff torque from the electric machine to the internal combustion engine. When the exhaust gas is sufficiently warm, it may be determined that the engine is operating with sufficiently low levels of hydrocarbons in accordance with emissions regulations, such that torque handoff may be made with confidence of maintaining emissions standards.

Abstract: A method can be used for controlling torque of a diesel hybrid vehicle. The method includes calculating energy consumptions of an engine for respective engine torques within an engine torque range and calculating energy consumptions of a battery for respective motor torques within a motor torque range. A plurality of total energy consumptions can be calculated based on the energy consumptions of the engine and the energy consumptions of the battery. The torque of the diesel hybrid vehicle can be controlled based on an engine torque and a motor torque that are relevant to the minimum of the plurality of total energy consumptions. The energy consumptions of the engine are calculated based on a lower heating value of fuel, fuel consumption rates, and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions.

Abstract: A driving control method of a hybrid vehicle is provided. The method includes when a specific zone related to discharge of exhaust gas is detected ahead on a path, determining whether a current state of charge (SoC) of a battery is greater than a first value. When the current SoC is greater than the first value, driving in a first mode for charging the battery in power of an engine in a first section disposed before entrance into the specific zone. Upon entering a second section corresponding to the specific zone, a current mode into a second mode for driving using power of a motor only is converted, battery consumption is reduced using at least one step along with a change in the current SoC in the second section.

Abstract: A vehicle and method for vehicle noise reduction for vehicle occupants are provided. The method comprises detecting a position of a window of the vehicle; and controlling the duty of an operational component of the vehicle based on the position of the window of the vehicle and at least one of: a speed of the vehicle, and a presence of a sound-reflecting structure proximate to the vehicle; wherein the operational component is external to a cabin of the vehicle; and wherein noise generated by the operational component increases with a duty of the operational component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for propelling a vehicle comprising a first power source being an internal combustion engine and a second power source comprising at least one electrical machine. The vehicle is configured to be selectively driven according to a first mode and a second mode, wherein said second mode is prioritized more in relation to fuel efficiency of said vehicle than said first mode. When a maximum power for propelling said vehicle is requested, power delivered by said first power source and said second power source is controlled such that the total power delivered by said first and said second power source exceeds the maximum deliverable power of said first power source. The total power delivered by said first and said second power source is allowed to exceed the maximum deliverable power of said first power source when said vehicle is driven according to said second mode.