Abstract: An electric charging system for a vessel, vehicle, or aircraft includes one or more energy storage modules on the vessel, vehicle, or aircraft; a pulse rectifier; a converter; and a voltage control transformer. The one or more energy storage modules are connected to outputs of the pulse rectifier. The voltage control transformer is connected to inputs of the pulse rectifier. The voltage control transformer includes a serial transformer having a plurality of pairs of transformer windings, connected together in series, one winding of each pair being adapted to be connected between the pulse rectifier and an input from an energy source and the other winding is connected to the converter.

Abstract: An electrically-propelled vehicle includes a traction battery and a conductive charging pad disposed beneath the vehicle and electrically coupled to the battery. The charging pad is configured to transfer power from at least one contact extension disposed at a charge station to charge the battery. A height from ground of the charging pad is configured to cause electrical engagement of the contact extension as a result of the vehicle entering a parking space proximate the charge station.

Abstract: An electric vehicle charging station charging electric vehicles dynamically responds to power limit messages. The charging station includes a charging port that is configured to electrically connect to an electric vehicle to provide power to charge that electric vehicle. The charging station also includes a power control unit coupled with the charging port, the power control unit configured to control an amount of power provided through the charging port. The charging station also includes a set of one or more charging station control modules that are configured to, in response to receipt of a message that indicates a request to limit an amount of power to an identified percentage and based on a history of power provided through the charging port over a period of time, cause the power control unit to limit the power provided through the charging port to the identified percentage.

Abstract: This disclosure describes exemplary electrified vehicle charging systems and methods for charging energy storage devices (e.g., battery packs) of the vehicles. An exemplary charging system may be configured to monitor the electrified vehicle for determining whether either a recoverable vehicle fault or a non-recoverable vehicle fault occurs during a charging event and to automatically command a charging sequence restart without unplugging a charging component from a vehicle inlet assembly in response to detecting the recoverable vehicle fault. The control system may also be configured to provide remote notification about the need to unplug and replug the charging component when the non-recoverable fault is detected or when greater than a predefined number of charging sequence restarts have been attempted.

Abstract: A charging connector control system may include a charging control unit of a charging equipment for supplying a control signal for charging; and a vehicle control unit for changing a sensing control signal to a normal control signal by executing a variable resistor control according to whether the sensing control signal, which is generated by sensing the control signal transmitted through a charging connector for connecting the charging equipment and a vehicle, is normal.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a charging system using a motor-driving system is configured to suppress the occurrence of torque in a motor when a battery is ch receiving the supply of external charging current to a neutral point of the motor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a discharge circuit (10) for discharging a high-voltage DC link (20) of a vehicle. The high-voltage DC link (20) comprises a DC link capacitor (30) to which a high voltage (U_H) is applied. The discharge circuit (10) is designed to adjust the level of the discharge current (I_D) provided by the discharge circuit (10) depending on the high voltage (U_H).

Abstract: An electric vehicle may include a voltage converter, a charging inlet and a controller. The voltage converter is connected between the main and sub batteries. The charging inlet is connected with the main battery and connectable to power supplying equipment. The controller drives the voltage converter by a carrier signal having a first frequency while the power supplying equipment is not connected. While the charging inlet is connected to the power supplying equipment, the controller may execute one of (1) a first control in which the controller intermittently drives the voltage converter; (2) a second control in which the controller continuously drives the voltage converter while varying a frequency of the carrier signal; and (3) a third control in which the controller changes a frequency of the carrier signal from the first frequency to a second frequency which is lower than the first frequency.

Abstract: Systems and methods for retrofitting existing light and other poles to provide additional functionality in the form of one or more electric vehicle charging stations. Exemplary systems include EV charging station bases that are interposable between an existing pole and its associated buried anchor base, and include one or more EV charging stations that may be powered through the existing electrical wiring of the pole to be retrofit. Exemplary systems may offer additional functionality in the form of optional advertising, Internet connectivity, and other features.

Abstract: A charger for charging an electric vehicle, comprising: a movable plug assembly comprising a downward facing plug that is connectable to an upward facing socket on top of the electric vehicle, the moveable plug assembly being mounted above the electric vehicle such that the movable plug assembly can be moved to be above the electric vehicle when the downward facing plug is not connected to the upward facing socket; a downward facing image capturing device; and a controller connected to the movable plug assembly and the downward facing image capturing device, and arranged to: control the downward facing image capturing device to capture at least one image in respect of the upward facing socket; and when the downward facing plug is not in alignment or connection with the upward facing socket, control a movement in respect of the movable plug assembly based on the at least one image, in order to enable the downward facing plug to move from above the electric vehicle downwards into alignment or connection with th

Abstract: A backup device includes: a charging unit that charges a second power source unit on the basis of the power supply from a first power source unit; a voltage detection unit detects the output voltage of the second power source unit; a vehicle speed information acquisition unit acquires vehicle speed information; and a control unit sets, on the basis of at least the vehicle speed information acquired by the vehicle speed information acquisition unit, a charging target voltage according to a setting method in which the voltage is set higher as the vehicle speed indicated by the vehicle speed information is greater, and causes, on the basis of the output voltage of the second power source unit detected by the voltage detection unit, the charging unit to perform the charging operation so as to bring the output voltage of the second power source unit close to the charging target voltage.

Abstract: An ECU executes a charge preparation communication sequence after a connector is connected to an inlet and before external charging is performed, and counts a response time (message transmission and reception time) of a charging station to a prescribed event. A memory stores a message transmission and reception time of a specific charging station. The ECU does not perform external charging when the message transmission and reception time counted during the charge preparation communication sequence is equal to the message transmission and reception time stored in the memory.

Abstract: A charging cable includes: a plurality of pins; a storage configured to store software, which controls communication with a communication device connected through at least one of the plurality of pins, controls communication with a charging object connected through the plurality of pins, controls charging of the charging object and monitors the charging; and a controller configured to: when a first voltage is applied to the at least one pin of the plurality of pins, control to output a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal having a predetermined first duty ratio corresponding to a communication enabled state with the communication device through the at least one pin; and when a second voltage is applied to the at least one pin, change to an update mode and control to output the PWM signal having a predetermined second duty ratio corresponding to the change to the update mode through the at least one pin.

Abstract: A vehicle temperature management apparatus includes: a channel selection section that selects at least one of a chiller heat exchange channel, a radiator heat exchange channel, and a heater heat exchange channel as a channel of a refrigerant in a refrigerant circulation circuit; a switching control section that controls the channel switching section such that the channel switching section selects at least one of the chiller heat exchange channel, the radiator heat exchange channel, and the heater heat exchange channel; and an operation control section that controls an operation of a chiller. When the radiator heat exchange channel or the heater heat exchange channel is selected as the channel of the refrigerant, the switching control section controls the channel selection section such that the channel selection section further selects the chiller heat exchange channel, and the operation control section does not operate the chiller.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle seating system including at least two seats individually mounted to an outer track. The vehicle seating system may include a display device selectively positionable in one of a horizontal table orientation and a vertical screen orientation. The display device mounted to at least one inner track that is at least partially enclosed by the outer track. The vehicle seating system includes a controller configured to transition the seats and the display device among at least two preconfigured arrangements.

Abstract: A method of controlling a vehicle seat according to an example of the present disclosure includes analyzing, by a controller, input information transmitted through each switch mounted in a vehicle and classifying the input information according to an input pattern; detecting, by the controller, in which angle range among the plurality of angle ranges belongs the current angle of the seat by analyzing rotation angle information transmitted through the angle detecting sensor of the corresponding seat; controlling, by the controller, an operation of the corresponding seat by using the information of the detected angle range and the input information; and determining, by the controller, whether the operation to the corresponding seat is correct or not.

Abstract: A method for adjusting a seat in a vehicle is presented. The method includes receiving a user input from a passenger to adjust the seat from a default position to a passenger adjusted position. The method also includes predicting, in response to the passenger exiting the vehicle, a likelihood of the passenger returning to the vehicle. The method still further includes maintaining the passenger adjusted position when the likelihood of the passenger returning to the vehicle is greater than a threshold.

Abstract: A seating system for a vehicle having a seat bottom and a seat back connected to and manually rotatable relative to the seat bottom may include a manually-actuated dump-and-return arrangement for the seat back and a manually-actuated slide arrangement for the seat bottom. It may also include a motor-actuated dump-and-return arrangement for the seat back and a motor-actuated slide arrangement for the seat bottom.

Abstract: A seat track mechanism for installing beneath a vehicle seat in order to move the vehicle seat in the forward and backward directions includes a monotrack mechanism, to which a monopost structure and a single rail structure are applied, installed at the bottom of the seat. Upper and lower rails of the mono track mechanism hook-engage with each other by hook guides. Accordingly, the seat track mechanism can secure sufficient strength upon head-on or rear-end collision.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a track that defines a guide channel and a bridge that extends over the guide channel when the bridge is in a closed position. The bridge includes a first portion that is releasably coupled to a second portion. The first portion is pivotably engaged with a first side of the track.

Abstract: A seat sliding device for vehicles includes lower and upper rails and a locking member for locking or unlocking the upper rail relative to the lower rail. The upper rail is equipped at a lower end of its downward side wall portion with a lower inward corner portion formed of a raised wall portion and a bottom wall portion. The locking member has an axial portion that is placed on and biased against the lower inward corner portion of the upper rail such that the locking member is swingable about an axis of the axial portion to lock or unlock the upper rail relative to the lower rail. This seat sliding device makes it possible to reduce the number of parts and improve operation stability of the locking member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable car seat comprising: a seat part on which a child sits; a backrest part rotatably coupled to the seat part; a rotation connection part for rotating the seat part and the backrest part; and a rotation prevention part for restricting rotation, performed by the rotation connection part, through a stopper for preventing rotation.

Abstract: It relates to a child car seat, and more particularly, to a child car seat equipped with wheels and a handle, which facilitates the guiding of the car seat with a single hand, in such a way that the child is rearward to the direction of the movement, facing the person guiding the car seat.

Abstract: A vehicle seat console includes at least one vehicle-side guide element and at least one seat-side guide element arranged parallel to the vehicle-side guide element. A length-adjustment device, which is acted on by a drive device and which is designed to bring about a relative displacement between the vehicle-side guide element and the seat-side guide element, is designed such that the length-adjustment device is provided between the seat-side guide element and a force-limiting apparatus, which is in turn coupled to the vehicle-side guide element.

Abstract: A sheet-type heating element includes: an insulation layer for insulation; a first electrode disposed on the insulation layer and including a plurality of first branches; a second electrode disposed on the insulation layer and including a plurality of second branches; and a plurality of heating conductors arranged in parallel and electrically connected with the plurality of first branches and the plurality of second branches, each of the plurality of heating conductors having a higher resistance value than the first electrode and the second electrode to generate heat.

Abstract: A car seat lumbar support unit performs an elevating operation of an upper bracket relative to a lower bracket which determines a degree of curvature of a seat back by using a first motor, a first transfer screw, and a first nut member (first elevating unit) that are easily designed and manufactured, and performs an elevating operation of the lower bracket and the upper bracket which determines a curved position of the seat back by using a second motor, a second transfer screw, and a second nut member (second elevating unit), wherein a rotary cylinder is organically coupled so that the first elevating unit and the second elevating unit are independently operable without being restricted by each other.

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat having a seat frame and a seat foam member, a seat trim assembly disposed over the seat foam member, a seat connector, and a seatback. The seatback includes a seatback frame. First and second seatback foam members are disposed around the seatback frame. A seatback trim assembly is disposed over the first and second seatback foam members. A seatback connector is operably coupled to the seat connector.

Abstract: A variable section bench for a vehicle seat includes: an upper layer, a middle layer, and a lower layer. The variable section bench also includes at least one frame interface portion comprising a fore-aft section, at least one cantilevered portion comprising a fore-aft section, and a seating surface that extends along a full length of the vehicle seat in a lateral direction for a plurality of passengers. The at least one frame interface portion of the variable section bench includes increased thickness compared to the at least one cantilevered portion.

Abstract: A self-leveling armrest assembly for a vehicle is provided. The self-leveling armrest includes a back portion of a vehicle seat having a first bracket and a second bracket. The second bracket is rotatably connected to at least one floor bracket. An armrest assembly is rotatably connected to the first bracket of the back portion. At least one motion link is rotatably connected to the second bracket of the back portion. The at least one motion link is configured to receive a portion of the armrest assembly as the armrest rotates. The motion link is configured to maintain the armrest assembly in a substantially horizontal orientation.

Abstract: An arm rest includes a hook formed of a first vertical member, a horizontal member joined to the first vertical member by a first bend in a first direction, and a second vertical member joined to the horizontal member by a second bend in the first direction. A horizontal arm rest member is joined to the second vertical member by a third bend in a second direction opposite the first direction.

Abstract: An armrest storage box assembly has an armrest box body comprising a first storage space having a first opening, and an armrest connected to the armrest box body, the armrest moving between a first closed position and a first open position to open and close the first opening. The armrest comprises an armrest body, comprising a second storage space having a second opening, and a cover connected to the armrest body, the cover moving between a second closed position at which the second opening is closed and a second open position at which the second opening is opened to open and close the second opening.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle seat having a seat part and a backrest part comprising a first backrest portion and a second backrest portion arranged above it in the seat height direction, wherein the second backrest portion is displaceable relative to the first backrest portion by means of a displacement movement directed at least in the seat width direction, wherein in a first displaced position of the second backrest portion a mechanical interaction is formed between the first backrest portion and the second backrest portion, which secures the first displaced position of the second backrest portion and which can be released by means of a force exerted on the second backrest portion and acting in the direction of the displacement movement.

Abstract: A headrest for a vehicle seat, comprising a support configured to receive and support the head of a seat occupant, and, connected to said support, at least one speaker system comprising: a speaker unit comprising a loudspeaker received in an airtight housing, a guide system for guiding the speaker unit relative to the support of the headrest, said guide system being configured so that the speaker unit can transition from a first usage position to a second usage position, and vice versa, the transition from the first usage position to the second usage position, and vice versa, corresponding to a movement combining a translation of the speaker unit and a rotation of the speaker unit.

Abstract: A cargo area structure has a retractable step installed to the cargo area structure beneath a floor and a first side wall thereof. A handle assembly has a base and a grip handle supported to the base. The base is attached to an upright surface of the first side wall. The base also has a position locking mechanism configured such that in response to manual operation of the position locking mechanism, the grip handle is movable from a stowed orientation and an in-use orientation such that in the in-use orientation the grip handle is positioned such that an individual using the step to enter the cargo area grabs the grip handle for assistance in stepping up into the cargo area.

Abstract: A device for controlling the tilt of a truck cargo box by using a navigation system is described. The device includes: a cargo box tilt control unit installed on the upper side of the chassis of a truck; a cargo box installed on the cargo box tilt control unit; a navigation system for providing information on the current location of the truck, the radius of rotation (curvature) of a road on which the truck is to drive, and the driving speed of the truck; and a control unit for controlling the tilt of the cargo box on a curved driving road by controlling the cargo box tilt control unit on the basis of information provided by the navigation system.

Abstract: A mobile bin tipper that is configured to receive, lift, and rotate a bin. The mobile bin tipper quickly and efficiently empty the content of bins into larger containers.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a vehicle wheel chock hanger for holding different vehicle wheel chocks of different vehicle restraint systems. Various embodiments provide a vehicle wheel chock hanger for vehicle restraint systems for a vehicle such as an auto-rack railroad car that is configured to hold various different chocks that are configured to secure vehicles in that vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle for hauling and launching boats is provided and includes a lower frame provided with a pair of longitudinal beams inferiorly associated to handling devices and mutually connected by at least one crossbar, an upper support structure adapted to support the hull of a boat relative to the frame, the structure being provided with a pair of longitudinal bars equipped with transverse slings for carrying the hull, and telescopic posts hinged inferiorly to the beams of the frame and superiorly to the bars of the support structure. The support structure is articulated to the frame and is capable of varying its distance and/or inclination relative to the frame depending on the extension and inclination of the posts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-propelled vessel assembly (3) that includes a self-propelled vehicle (11) that includes an open-box bed (14). The self-propelled vessel assembly (3) further includes, a vessel (50) that is reversibly received (and reversibly resides) within the open-box bed (14) of the self-propelled vehicle (11). The self-propelled vessel assembly (3) additionally includes, a pump assembly (59) that includes at least one pump (62) and at least one conduit (e.g., 71) that is in fluid communication with the interior volume (56) of the vessel (50). The pump assembly (59) resides on a support structure (47) that is reversibly attached to the self-propelled vehicle (11).

Abstract: A cargo tie-down for installation on a vehicle body is provided. The vehicle body includes a rear seat and a child restraint tether anchorage located rearward of the rear seat for attachment of an associated child restraint tether hook provided as part of an associated child restraint for securing the associated child restraint on the rear seat. The cargo tie-down includes a base having a mounting bracket configured for attachment to the vehicle body, a cover member rotatably mounted to the base for covering the base, and a hook main body rotatably mounted to the base. The hook-main body is configured to prevent the associated child restraint tether hook from being secured to the cargo tie-down.

Abstract: A securing apparatus for a container being transported, with the container having four side walls and two end walls with the side walls and end walls meeting at edges that intersect at eight corners with each corner being the convergence of three edges. The apparatus having a container stabilizing base and a strap securing base. The container stabilizing base having a first L-shaped arm extending along a first edge of the container, a second L-shaped arm extending along a second edge of the container and a third L-shaped arm extending along a third edge of the container. The first, second and third L-shaped arms are interconnected such the container stabilizing base in positioned about and against one of the eight corners. The L-shaped arms having two legs which are configured to be positioned against two adjected container walls. The strap securing base is affixed to the container stabilizing base.

Abstract: A tri-state electronic vehicle system control circuit comprises a plurality of 3-position switches, each of which is coupled to a dedicated pin on a wiring harness for coupling multiple portions of a combination vehicle such as a tractor-trailer combination. Each switch controls a device (e.g., brake lights, turn signal, etc.) and a data link that can be selectively toggled in a manner that permits data transmission without perceptibly affecting device function. Alternatively, two devices controlled by a given switch can be enabled by a single pin on the wiring harness. The tri-state switching circuitry thus doubles the capacity of the wiring harness to which it is applied.

Abstract: A system includes a first lead connecting to existing vehicle wiring for activating a signal light of a right side of a vehicle, and a first strobing light module having a first microcontroller connected to the first lead and operating a first light capable of strobing operation. A second lead connects to existing vehicle wiring for activating a signal light of a left side of the vehicle, and a second strobing light module having a second microcontroller connects to the second lead and operating a light capable of strobing operation. The first and second microcontrollers are communicatively coupled and each provides a signal to the other when it has detected activation of its respective lead. The first and second microcontrollers both strobe their respective light capable of strobing operation upon receiving the signal from the other and the signal from their own respective lead.

Abstract: A guillotine-style headlight dimmer switching device includes: a light socket having a reflecting surface, wherein a front edge of the reflecting surface has a fixing portion, the fixing portion having an opening; a light source disposed on the reflecting surface; a light-blocking plate pivotally connected to the fixing portion and having a first board and a second board, the second board normally blocking the opening, the first board having a push plate protruding; and a solenoid valve fixed to the fixing portion and having a push rod capable of moving by extension and retraction, the push rod having a push element, wherein the push element of the push rod moving by extension and retraction moves along a pushing path, the push plate being located at the pushing path, so as to cut manufacturing costs, render assembly simple and quick, reduce total volume of the headlight, thereby achieving miniaturization.

Abstract: An image projection apparatus that can be attached to a vehicle and can be effectively utilized for acquisition of road surface condition information, detection of a hidden vehicle, and the like is provided. The image projection apparatus that projects an image includes: an acquisition unit that acquires information related to a vehicle; an image projection unit that projects an image based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit; and imaging means that acquires an image outside the vehicle, the image projection unit projects light in a wavelength band centered on a wavelength of 1.4 ?m and the imaging means provides the information related to the vehicle by imaging an image projected based on the light in the wavelength band centered on the wavelength of 1.4 ?m.

Abstract: Provided is to a vehicle lamp capable of displaying images with various colors or shapes. The vehicle lamp includes an image display for displaying an image formed by a plurality of image forming units, each of the plurality of image forming units including a light source unit and a light guide for emitting light incident from the light source unit; and a controller configured to generate an image at least one of the plurality of image forming units. In particular, the plurality of image forming units comprises a first image forming unit comprising a first light source unit and a first light guide; and a second image forming unit comprising a second light source unit and a second light guide. The light emitted from the first light guide is transmitted through the second light guide and emitted.

Abstract: Provided is to a vehicle lamp capable of displaying images with various colors or shapes. The vehicle lamp includes an image display for displaying an image formed by a plurality of image forming units, each of the plurality of image forming units including a light source unit and a light guide for emitting light incident from the light source unit; and a controller configured to generate an image at least one of the plurality of image forming units. In particular, the plurality of image forming units comprises a first image forming unit comprising a first light source unit and a first light guide; and a second image forming unit comprising a second light source unit and a second light guide. The light emitted from the first light guide is transmitted through the second light guide and emitted.

Abstract: A vehicle ground illumination system may include a housing configured to maintain an image projector and a light projector and a controller in communication with the image projector and the light projector. The controller may be configured to instruct the image projector to project an image in an illumination area, and instruct the light projector to project a white light in the illumination area, wherein the white light is projected to at least partially surround the image projector.

Abstract: A vehicular ground illumination light module includes at least one light emitting diode and a freeform optic disposed in front of the emitting diode. The vehicular ground illumination light module, when disposed at a side of a vehicle, and when the light emitting diode is electrically powered so as to emit light through the freeform optic, illuminates a ground region at that side of the vehicle. The illuminated ground region includes an illuminated side ground region at least partially along the side of the vehicle and an illuminated rearward ground region rearward of a rearmost portion of the vehicle. The illuminated ground region is at least in part within the fields of view of a sideward-viewing side camera and a rearward-viewing rear backup camera disposed at the vehicle. A portion of the illuminated side ground region is illuminated with a luminance of at least 10 lux.

Abstract: A system includes a microcontroller that controls illumination of a plurality of vehicle lights that are operable in a flashing state wherein the plurality of lights operate as hazard flashers visible on a front and rear of a vehicle and a strobing state wherein the plurality of lights operate as strobing lights visible on the front and rear of the vehicle. The system includes a strobe activation switch that provides a signal to the microcontroller to operate the plurality of vehicle lights in the second strobing state. The microcontroller operates the plurality of vehicle lights in the first hazard flasher state in response activation of an existing hazard flasher switch. The strobing state has a flash rate that is perceptibly faster than a flash rate of the flashing state.