Abstract: A method for estimating remaining energy in a battery pack having series-connected cells/cell groups includes measuring battery parameters, including a battery voltage, current, and temperature. The controller estimates a static state of charge difference ( ?SOC) value and a current-dependent ?SOC value in real-time using the parameters, including calculating the static ?SOC value as a difference between an average SOC of the battery pack and an SOC of a weakest/lowest energy cell group. The current-dependent ?SOC value is a percentage SOC per unit of the current. The static ?SOC value and current-dependent ?SOC values are filtered via a multi-parameter state estimator block. Using the filtered state values, the controller executes a control action responsive to the estimated remaining energy, including displaying the remaining energy and/or a quantity derived from the remaining energy via a display device. A powertrain system includes the controller, electric machine, and battery pack.

Abstract: A cooling system includes air intakes, air intake fans, a duct, and an intake-air controller. The air intakes are separately formed near seats disposed side by side inside a vehicle. The air intake fans individually take in air through the air intakes. The duct guides the air taken in by the air intake fans to a battery. The intake-air controller controls a ratio of intake air flow rates in the air intake fans according to the state of a seated occupant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a seat (20), in particular for a vehicle, comprising a first sensor (32) arranged in order to generate a first electrical signal upon a user seating themselves on a seat (20) and upon the vacating of the seat (20) by the user. The seat (20) also comprises a second sensor (34) that is capable of generating a second electrical signal in a substantially continuous or repeated manner when the user is seated on the seat (20).

Abstract: A shape memory alloy (SMA) controlled hinge assembly is provided, including assemblies and combinations for adjusting a shape or position of an occupant support component, such as a vehicle seat support component or other seating component. The assembly includes an occupant support component and a hinge assembly configured to adjust a shape or position of at least a portion of the occupant support component. The hinge assembly includes a stationary plate and a movable plate rotatable relative to the base plate about a fixed axis of rotation. The hinge assembly includes a shape memory alloy wire coupling the stationary plate with the movable plate. An actuator is provided and configured to transform the phase of the shape memory alloy wire. In various aspects, the occupant support component is selected from one of a seat bottom; a seatback; a seat bolster; a seat head rest, and the like.

Abstract: A vehicle seat is provided including a base section fixed to a floor of a vehicle, a pair of seat sections that are disposed opposing each other as viewed along a seat width direction, that are each supported by the base section so as to be capable of tilting between a horizontal position and an upright position, and that each include plural cushion sections disposed in series and configured to support the body of an occupant, and a hinge mechanism that attaches the pair of seat sections to the base section such that the seat sections are capable of tilting, and that couples the plural cushion sections together such that the cushion sections are capable of swinging about an axis running along the seat width direction.

Abstract: A seating assembly is provided that includes a seatback movable into a pitched position along a track. A first cam is engageable with a release lever of the track. A second cam is engageable with a bypass cam that is raised over a stop as the seatback moves to the pitched position. An intermediate lock is engageable with a pin positioned on a middle support arm of the seat base when the seatback is in the pitched position.

Abstract: A vehicle cabin control device includes a plurality of seating surface changing devices a determination unit and an output unit. The seating surface changing devices is configured to change orientations of seating surfaces of a plurality of vehicle seats. When the determination unit determines that the sharing state is desirable, the output unit operates the seating surface changing devices so as to change orientations of bodies of the occupants to such orientations that the occupants easily communicate with each other. When the determination unit determines that the sharing state is not desirable, the output unit operates the seating surface changing device so as to change an orientation of the body of the occupant to such a orientation that the occupant does not easily communicates with the other occupants.

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a swivel assembly coupled to a seat base and a rail bracket. The swivel assembly can be external to an impact load-path and can include a ring gear and a spur gear.

Abstract: A motor vehicle latch, in particular, a backrest latch on a motor vehicle seat. This latch is fitted with a locking mechanism consisting essentially of a catch, of a comfort pawl that secures the catch, as well as a pawl that acts on the comfort pawl. The pawl and the catch are resiliently coupled with the aid of at least one spring. The pawl is fitted with a securing arm and an actuating arm spaced apart from the securing arm over a predefined rotation angle, in each case for the comfort pawl.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a child restraint system. The child restraint system includes a main body and an adjustable headrest assembly. The adjustable headrest assembly is installed on the main body. The adjustable headrest assembly includes at least one rail disposed on the main body. The head support portion is movably disposed on the at least one rail. A position of the head support portion can be adjusted by movement of the head support portion relative to the rail easily. Furthermore, the present invention further discloses a related adjustable headrest assembly.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a child restraint system including a main body and an adjusting foot. The main body includes a seat portion, a backrest portion, a first supporting portion and a second supporting portion. The first supporting portion is located adjacent to a first end of the seat portion away from the backrest portion, and the second supporting portion is located adjacent to a second end of the seat portion connected to the backrest portion. The adjusting foot is movably disposed on the main body and includes a third supporting portion. The first supporting portion and the third supporting portion abut against a vehicle seat to support the child restraint system at a forward facing position on the vehicle seat. The second supporting portion and the third supporting portion abut against the vehicle seat to support the child restraint system at a rearward facing position on the vehicle seat.

Abstract: A child safety seat includes a seat shell for receiving a child, an extension member, an extension locking mechanism operable to lock the extension member with respect to the seat shell, and an anti-rebound part. The anti-rebound part can be installed on the extension member or the seat shell. The child safety seat is installable on a vehicle seat in a rear facing position with the anti-rebound part extending at an angle above the extension member and adjacent to a seatback of the vehicle seat.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ISOFIX interface structure of a vehicle seat. The ISOFIX interface structure of the vehicle seat comprises a shroud mounting base and two ISOFIX shrouds. Two mounting holes are formed in the shroud mounting base, and the mounting holes are penetrated from front to rear. The two ISOFIX shrouds can correspondingly be inserted into the corresponding mounting holes and can be detachably mounted on the shroud mounting base. According to the ISOFIX interface structure of the vehicle seat, the structure is novel, neat, attractive, and easy to realize. The problem is that conventional ISOFIX interfaces collapse surrounding seat foam when being installed. Here, consistency of the two ISOFIX interfaces on the same vehicle seat is guaranteed, the subsequent installation of a child safety seat is convenient, and the assembly and disassembly efficiency of the child safety seat can be effectively improved.

Abstract: A stroller having a frame, a seat on the frame for receiving a child and a heating/cooling system operably coupled to the seat. The heating/cooling system includes a single heating and cooling element proximate the seat. A reversible compressor is operably coupled to the single heating and cooling element. A first coil operably coupled to the compressor. A reversible expansion valve is operably coupled to the first coil. The reversible expansion valve is operably coupled to the single heating and cooling element. A refrigerant circulates through the single heating and cooling element, reversible compressor, first coil and reversible expansion valve. The heating/cooling system provides a first operating configuration for cooling the seat by having the refrigerant within the single heating and cooling element absorb heat, and a second operating configuration for heating the seat by having the refrigerant within the single heating and cooling element dissipate heat.

Abstract: Seat protectors configured to be positioned on seats, such as vehicle seats.

Abstract: A bracket for attaching an actuator is easily bonded to a side frame while avoiding interference with a shaft for driving a reclining mechanism. In a seat side frame which is provided at each of both ends of a seat back frame in the width direction, a reclining mechanism, and an actuator, the reclining mechanism is attached to a side wall of the side frame, and the actuator is fixed to an attachment bracket bonded to an inner surface of a portion to which the reclining mechanism is attached in the side wall in the width direction. An upper portion which is disposed above the attachment portion of the reclining mechanism and a lower portion which is disposed below the attachment portion thereof are connected to each other at the rear ends thereof and are separated from each other at the front ends thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a conveyance seat including a lateral support portion that provides good appearance. A lateral support portion of a seat back includes a base member that defines an outline of the lateral support portion and a surface cover arranged to cover the base member to form an outer surface of the lateral support portion. The surface cover includes multiple surface cover pieces interfaced with each other to form the surface cover and a strip-shaped body that extends out of the interface between the surface cover pieces in a reverse side portion of the surface cover. In a state where the surface cover covers the base member, the strip-shaped body is pulled toward a side of the base member opposite to that on which the interface is positioned with respect to the base member.

Abstract: An armrest assembly for a vehicle door can include a panel and a cover panel. The panel can include an upper exterior surface, a pull pocket extending from and recessed below the upper exterior surface, a first engagement aperture in the pull pocket, a second engagement aperture in the pull pocket, and a switch spaced away from the pull pocket. The cover panel can include an exterior touch surface for an occupant to pull on the vehicle door. The cover panel can be in the pull pocket and expose the upper exterior surface of the panel. The cover panel can include a snap element engaging with the first engagement aperture, the snap element attached to the interior surface of the cover panel, and an attachment element engaging with the second engagement aperture, the attachment element attached to the interior surface of the cover panel.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a head restraint with a head restraint support connected to a vehicle seat back and the head restraint is configurable in a stowed configuration having a size that is smaller than a deployed configuration.

Abstract: The invention relates inter alia to a headrest (12) for a vehicle seat (11) comprising a head contact part (21) that can be supported on the vehicle seat (11) by a mount or that is formed integrally with a part of the vehicle seat (11), the head contact part (21) has at least one projection system (26) that has at least one projector (19a, 19b) that can be connected to a power supply of the vehicle, and that can project a beam, such as light information, onto a projection surface (22, 24).

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat cushion, an ottoman, a driving unit, and a power transmission mechanism. An ottoman frame formed as a framework of the ottoman is pivotably attached to a cushion frame formed as a framework of the seat cushion. The driving unit has an output shaft capable of outputting a rotational driving force, and the ottoman frame has a pantograph mechanism that allows the ottoman to deform between an extended state and an unextended state. The power transmission mechanism has a pinion gear fixed to the output shaft, and a first sector gear meshing with the pinion gear. The first sector gear is connected to a driving link of the pantograph mechanism, to implement pivoting and deformation of the ottoman.

Abstract: A vehicle footrest includes a footrest body that is disposed at a seat front side of a vehicle seat and that is configured to support a foot of an occupant; a restraining member that is provided at a toe-side end portion of the footrest body, and that is movable between a restraining position covering the foot of the occupant from a seat upper side and a retracted position retracted from the restraining position; and a moving mechanism configured to move the restraining member from the retracted position to the restraining position at a time of vehicle collision in which the occupant moves toward the seat front side due to inertia.

Abstract: Provided is a refrigerator for a vehicle. The refrigerator for the vehicle may include a cavity or compartment accommodating a product, a machine room disposed at a side of the cavity, a compressor accommodated in the machine room to compress a refrigerant, a condensation module or assembly accommodated in the machine room to condense the refrigerant, an evaporation module or assembly accommodated in the cavity to evaporate the refrigerant and thereby to cool the cavity, a machine room cover defining an inner space of the machine room, and a controller mounted on an outer surface of the machine room cover.

Abstract: A vehicle includes: a main body; a rotary electric machine provided in the main body; a driving battery configured to be chargeable and dischargeable and supply power to the rotary electric machine; a cooling box detachable from the main body; at least one detachable battery detachable from the main body; and a charger configured to charge the detachable battery with power supplied from the driving battery, the detachable battery being configured to be attachable to the cooling box.

Abstract: A wet sand delivery and conveyor apparatus ships wet proppant from a sand mine wet plant to a well fracturing site and delivers the wet proppant directly to the well site. The wet sand delivery and conveyor apparatus comprises a multi-container support frame, which is mounted on a trailer bed, a plurality of containers mounted to an upper portion of the frame, and a conveyor belt mounted on the frame below the plurality of containers and positioned to receive proppant released in a gravity pour from the containers onto the conveyor belt. An auger mounted near an end of the conveyor belt is also provided to transfer sand from the end of the trailer bed to a position extending diagonally upward and away from the trailer bed to drop sand into a vessel or sand deposit site positioned underneath an upper end portion of the auger.

Abstract: A vehicle includes: a vehicle cabin having a flat floor surface and being configured such that a user can embark; an entrance through which the user can embark and can disembark; a ramp that, at the entrance, extends from the floor surface toward a vehicle exterior; and a turntable that is provided at the floor surface and configured to enable directional change.

Abstract: A truck cargo lift gate is pivotable between an upstanding and horizontal position. The lift gate carries a low-profile, endless chain conveyor. After the lift gate is pivoted to the horizontal position, the lift gate and the chain conveyor carried thereby may be vertically lowered to the ground with a load on the lift gate.

Abstract: Embodiments of the Multi-Purpose device detailed herein include the combination of a tool box and an ice chest mounted in a vehicle such as a crossover style on the top of the bed rail of open bed pickup trucks. The device may be referred to herein as a “Coolchest”. The outside of the Coolchest may be made of a one piece aluminum tub or other suitable material. Inside of the Journeyman's outer shell of aluminum may be a rotomolded cooler mold filled with polyurethane or other suitable polymer selected for manufacturability and performance purposes. For example, a layer of polyurethane may be in between the aluminum and the rotomold, as well as filling the hollow portion of the rotomold. In one embodiment, the Coolchest's rotomold will have a gently sloping bottom, so that as ice melts the water will slowly drain towards the plug located near the front of the bottom right corner of the ice chest side. The plug can be easily reached from the side of the truck due to its location.

Abstract: Fuel delivery systems, such as those incorporated in propane trucks or other fuel delivery trucks, are provided for loading, transport and offloading of fuel and/or other deliverables. In some embodiments, a fuel transfer reel is supported forward of an engine compartment. In some embodiments, a fuel transfer reel is supported between an engine compartment and a fuel vessel.

Abstract: A control device for vehicle headlamps configured to control illumination with light using headlamps of a vehicle, the control device for vehicle headlamps includes a determination part configured to determine whether the vehicle will collide with an object detected by an object detection part configured to detect an object, and an illumination controller configured to illuminate a region corresponding to the object that has been determined to collide with the vehicle by the determination part with a marking light and configured to illuminate a region around the region corresponding to the object with a background light in which a light intensity level thereof is decreased when a light intensity level of the marking light is increased, by using the headlamps.

Abstract: Method and system for displaying a digital human-like avatar in self-driving vehicles (SDV) including detecting a set of environmental data/characteristics in the vehicle surrounding area by sensors/cameras generating signals to be input for traditional machine learning classifiers on a computer vision module (CVM); receiving control system inputs from the sensors and processing actions to be performed; after receiving outputs from the control system, executing autonomous driving actions by an actuator system; and based on inputs from the CVM and a personalization module, combined with actions and car status information from the control system, generating a digital avatar performing human-like reactions/expressions/gestures to properly communicate/indicate the current and future actions of the SDV for external people on a SDV display device.

Abstract: Signaling system for vehicles, specific to warn the rest of users of the road that the opening any of the doors of the vehicle is going to occur imminently, before this opening occurs, which is achieved in the first place, with the installation around the outside mirrors of the vehicle of a set of powerful flashing lights (2R/2N), completely surrounding said mirrors by the mirror part, warning lights that will be oriented to be seen horizontally, and to the exterior of the vehicle so as to be easily seen by the users of the road and at the same time not to bother the driver. And second, this set of warning lights are connected to presence sensors installed on each of the interior handles of the vehicle doors that will allow detect the hand before it touches any of the interiors handles or concrete system of opening the doors, when the occupants are ready to operate them to open and exit, thereby gaining an essential time that does not exist until now.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an LED safety sign system, and more particularly, to an LED safety sign system in which a transparent printed circuit board including an LED and a control box mounted with a shock-detecting sensor are connected to each other so that when a shock equal to or greater than a predetermined value is applied to the control box or an automobile accident occurs, the LED of the transparent LED safety sign board automatically emits light to cause a red-edged triangular safety sign body to be lit to display a warning sign, and thus an emergency situation is identified by a driver at a remote distance, thereby preventing additional accident risks.

Abstract: An aircraft includes an aircraft cabin having a number of rows of seats, at least one aisle, and at least one exit. An emergency lighting system having a first and second lines on opposing sides of the aisle, each line comprising a non-continuous series of photoluminescent markers separated by at least a longitudinal distance in the direction of the respective line. An exit path identifier is arranged to guide passengers from the aisle to the exit. Each line comprises an alternating series of first and second markers. The first photoluminescent markers have a first length and the second markers have a second length, the first length either the same as or shorter than the second length. At least the second markers are located on or adjacent to a seat adjacent to the aisle and the first markers are arranged to block the non-exit paths.

Abstract: A cabin furnishing element (100) for a cabin, such as a cabin of an aircraft, includes a panel (102) having a panel body. The panel body includes an illumination surface (106) having an illumination zone (110), and defines a lighting recess (112) within the panel body relative to the illumination surface (106). The panel (102) also includes a lighting system (104) having a light source assembly (120) and a light guide (122). The light source assembly (120) and light guide (122) are retained within the lighting recess (112) defined by the panel body. The lighting system (104) is adapted to selectively illuminate a portion of the illumination zone (110).

Abstract: A safety alert system for a vehicle including, a controller at least one detector and at least one alarm. The controller is connected to the vehicle. The detector is mounted to the vehicle, and is in communication with the controller. The alarm is communicatively coupled to the controller. The detector senses an approaching vehicle velocity and distance of the approaching vehicle. The detector sends a signal to the controller representative of the velocity and distance of the approaching vehicle. The controller uses the signal to determine if the approaching vehicle is decelerating within a predetermined level, and the controller activates the alarm if the deceleration is not within the predetermined level.

Abstract: A method for determining usage of a mobile device in a vehicle by a user includes receiving a first value indicating an “off” state of a screen at a first time, operating at least one sensor of the mobile device to obtain first movement measurements, and classifying the first movements as usage movements. The method also includes generating an indication of mobile device usage, receiving a second value indicating an “on” state of the screen at a second time, operating the at least one sensor to obtain second movement measurements, and classifying the second movements as usage movements or non-usage movements. The method further includes maintaining the indication of mobile device usage in response to the second movements being classified as usage movements or changing the indication of mobile device usage to an indication of mobile device non-usage in response to the second movements being classified as non-usage movements.

Abstract: When an industrial vehicle encounters a geo-feature, one or more messages for conveyance on the industrial vehicle are determined based on a current operating state of the industrial vehicle and an expected operating condition associated with the encountered geo-feature. In an example implementation, the geo-feature can implement aisle control in a warehouse or similar environment to ensure that only authorized vehicles are permitted to enter the aisle. Here, authorization may be predicated upon an assigned task from a warehouse management system. In another example implementation, the industrial vehicle includes a display that provides a graphical representation of the geo-feature.

Abstract: An amusement ride system includes a ride area, a ride vehicle configured to move within the ride area, a transparent display positioned between the ride area and a viewing area and configured to enable viewing of the ride vehicle from the viewing area, and a controller having a memory and a processor. The processor is configured to receive a sensor signal indicative of a position of the ride vehicle within the ride area and control an augmented reality image on the transparent display based on the position of the ride vehicle.

Abstract: A method displays information graphically on an image captured by a vehicular optical system. The method includes capturing the image and identifying an object in the image. The method the assigns a priority level to the object based on a predetermined criterion. The object is altered based on its priority level to create an altered object. An altered object may have a changed color, a colored halo surrounding it, or a colored object inside it. Other possible ways to alter the way the object looks are possible. The altered object is displayed in the image in place of the object on a mobile device to alert a person of its presence and the priority level associated therewith.

Abstract: A display method and a display system for a vehicle includes a display unit, a camera unit, a processing circuitry connected to the display unit and the camera unit configured to cause the display system to determine, by the processing circuitry, the passenger of interest out of at least one passenger present in the vehicle, provide, by the camera unit, the image view of the passenger of interest, and display, by the display unit the image view of the passenger of interest on the display unit.

Abstract: A mirror component for receiving an actuator for adjusting a rear view position of a rear view mirror element in a rear view device includes at least one anti-back-out rib element for receiving an electrical connector of the actuator and an electrical mating connector to an electrical supply architecture being connected to the electrical connector, the anti-back-out rib element being an element enabling receiving either at least a first combination or a second combination of the electrical connector being connected to the electrical mating connector, the first and second combinations being differently shaped, and the anti-back-out rib element being adapted to prevent assembly of the actuator to the mirror component in case of the electrical connector being incorrectly connected to the electrical mating connector.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mirror head pivotally mounted at a mounting base configured for attachment at a side of a vehicle. The mirror head includes a mirror casing and a reflective element adjustably disposed at the mirror casing. A powerfold actuator is operable to pivot the mirror head relative to the mounting base between at least a folded position and a drive position. The powerfold actuator includes a primary detent that is engaged to retain the mirror head at the folded or drive position when the mirror head is pivoted via the actuator to the folded or drive position. The powerfold actuator includes a secondary detent. When the powerfold actuator pivots the mirror head between the folded and drive positions, the secondary detent is disengaged. When the mirror head is manually pivoted, the primary detent is disengaged and the secondary detent is engaged.

Abstract: A backlight unit 10 for an outside mirror of a vehicle may comprise: a light source unit 30 including at least one light source 31 disposed therein; a light processing unit 40 having at least one light passage 41 through which light emitted from the light source 31 passes while being diffused, and a reflective surface 42 for reflecting the light having passed through the light passage 41; and a photorefractive means 60 which is disposed at a light exit of the light processing unit and refracts light emitted from the light exit of the light processing unit to be oriented toward a driver's seat.

Abstract: A multifunctional center console system for a vehicle is disclosed. The multifunctional center console system includes a multifunctional center console, which may include a main body configured to be mounted to a vehicle within an interior of the vehicle. The main body of the multifunctional center console may have at least top, bottom, front and rear portions and first and second side portions disposed between at least the front and rear portions. The multifunctional center console may further include at least one portable body configured to be removably attached to the main body. The at least one portable body of the multifunctional center console may have at least top, bottom, front and rear portions and first and second side portions disposed between at least the front and rear portions. The at least one portable body of the multifunctional center console may include at least one functional feature.

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback. The seatback includes a rear portion and a substantially horizontal strap including first and second ends fixed to the rear portion. The substantially horizontal strap further includes an intermediate attachment area fixed to the rear portion between the first and second ends.

Abstract: A apparatus includes a trim panel and a displaceable face pane. The trim panel includes a storage compartment and a guideway having a latching slot and a positioning rack. The displaceable face panel has a trunnion received for sliding movement along the guideway.

Abstract: A fixing component is configured such that the other end portion of the fixing component is engaged with a second support member by elastically deforming an elastic portion provided to at least one of the fixing component, a first support member, the second support member. Accordingly, the fixing component can be brought to interfere (contact) with the article so as to fix the article by an elastic force (restoring force) of the elastic portion. Since this structure requires no nut when fixing the article, no tool is required for fastening the nut, and thus the procedure of fixing the article can be reduced, compare to a case of requiring a nut (related art).

Abstract: An expandable cargo box assembly for mounting on a side wall section of a cargo bed of a pickup truck includes a base member for attaching the expandable cargo box assembly to the side wall section of the cargo bed, the base member having the form of an outer wall plate. Opposite the outer wall plate is an inner wall plate, the inner wall plate being displaceable from a first position to a second position, the first position defining a collapsed state, and the second position defining a deployed state. The outer and inner wall plates have operably associated therebetween a folding floor assembly, and the outer wall plate supports a forward folding wall and a rearward folding wall. Upon expanding the expandable cargo box assembly to a deployed state, the folding floor assembly and the forward and rearward folding walls are arranged to define an enclosure for receiving cargo.

Abstract: Assemblies for supporting a load relative to a roof of a vehicle, and vehicle roof tray assemblies are disclosed. Disclosed assemblies include an elongate member and an engaging mechanism. The elongate member defines a support surface for supporting the load, and has a pair of opposed, diverging retention surfaces extending away from the support surface. The engaging mechanism is configured to abut the retention surfaces to engage the elongate member. A slat for a vehicle roof tray is also disclosed.