Patents Issued in October 1, 2020
  • Publication number: 20200307332
    Abstract: An integrated module for a vehicle suspension includes a bearing outer ring and a suspension upright or knuckle, the outer ring being formed of a first high-strength material, and at least part of the suspension upright or knuckle being made from a second, metallic material, the second material being lighter than the first material. The upright or knuckle is co-moulded radially onto the outside of the bearing and is directly fixed to the bearing ring by means of an interface for form coupling. Opposite axial ends of the bearing outer ring are configured to receive closing and sealing devices for protecting one or more races of the bearing outer ring during co-moulding and for removing heat from the races during co-moulding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Marco Falossi, Paolo A Re
  • Publication number: 20200307333
    Abstract: A three-point suspension link has a housing supported by a ball joint so as to be rotatably and swivelably movable relative to an axle connection of the link. The link further has a captive securing arrangement functioning as a stop and extending perpendicular to the central axis of the axle connection so as to prevent a separation of the housing and axle connection in the event of failure of the ball joint. The captive securing arrangement extends perpendicular to the central axis of the axle connection operatively in two spatial directions. The three-point suspension link is formed as an axle guide link for guiding a rigid axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Günter REDDEHASE, Jörg HEEMANN
  • Publication number: 20200307334
    Abstract: An independent front axle suspension preferably includes a front drive axle, an upper suspension frame, a lower suspension frame, a pair of hydraulic cylinders and a pair of pivot plates. A front pivot plate is attached to a front and middle of the front drive axle and a rear pivot plate is attached to a rear and middle of the front drive axle. A rear of the upper suspension frame is pivotally engaged with a rear of the lower suspension frame. A front and rear of the front drive axle is pivotally retained in the lower suspension frame with the pair of pivot plates. One end of the pair of hydraulic cylinders are preferably spherically retained on opposing sides of the upper suspension frame. An opposing end of the pair of hydraulic cylinders are preferably spherically retained on opposing ends of the front drive axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Edgar N. Calago, Gregory M. Downs, Alan D. Nickel
  • Publication number: 20200307335
    Abstract: An additional spring for a shock absorber of a motor vehicle and a damper bearing for a shock absorber of a motor vehicle. In this case, the additional spring includes a first spring body which has a central hole for guiding through a piston rod of the shock absorber. The first spring body is formed spherical on an end face. The damper bearing according to the invention comprises a cylindrical receptacle space in which the first spring body of the additional spring is retained at least in certain regions, and is distinguished in that the receptacle space has a spherically formed base surface formed corresponding to the end face of the first spring body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2018
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: AUDI AG
    Inventor: Andreas ROTH
  • Publication number: 20200307336
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vibration damper for a motor vehicle comprising an inner tube, an outer tube and at least one compensating chamber, which is formed between the inner tube and the outer tube and comprises at least one gas bag, which is arranged in the compensating chamber, wherein the compensating chamber is fluidically connected to at least one working area of the inner tube filled with a hydraulic fluid, wherein at least one guide element is provided, which deflects a flow of the hydraulic fluid during a rebound stage or a compression stage in such a way that the gas bag is indirectly subjected to flow. Furthermore, the invention relates to a motor vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Freddy Woenarta, Giulio Castiglioni, Stefan Cytrynski, Matthias Römer, Peter Fritz
  • Publication number: 20200307337
    Abstract: Included are an electromagnetic actuator which generates drive forces for a damping operation and a telescopic operation; an information acquirer which acquires information about the drive forces of, and control mode selection information about, the electromagnetic actuator; a drive force arithmetic part which sets a predetermined control mode based on the control mode selection information about the electromagnetic actuator, and sets a target damping force and a target telescopic force of the electromagnetic actuator based on setting information about the control mode; and a drive controller which controls drive of the electromagnetic actuator using a target drive force based on the target damping and telescopic forces set by the drive force arithmetic part. The drive force arithmetic part performs an operation of switching a setting of the predetermined control mode from one to another while a driving force of the electromagnetic actuator is within a predetermined force range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Satoshi OHNO, Atsuhiko YONEDA
  • Publication number: 20200307338
    Abstract: Included are an electromagnetic actuator which includes an electric motor configured to generate drive forces for a damping operation and a telescopic operation; an information acquirer which acquires a stroke velocity of the electromagnetic actuator; a drive force arithmetic part which includes a damping force calculator configured to calculate a target damping force and a telescopic force calculator configured to calculate a target telescopic force, and which obtains a target drive force based on the target damping force and the target telescopic force; and a drive controller which controls drive of the electric motor using the target drive force. The drive force arithmetic part includes an adjuster which performs an adjustment to reduce a telescopic control amount for the target telescopic force based on the stroke velocity acquired by the information acquirer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Satoshi OHNO, Takafumi KATO, Tomoya TOYOHIRA, Atsuhiko YONEDA
  • Publication number: 20200307339
    Abstract: Included are an electromagnetic actuator which generates a drive force for damping vibration of a vehicle body; an information acquirer which acquires time-series information about a stroke position of, and information about a stroke velocity of, the electromagnetic actuator, as well as information about reverse of a stroke direction and information about a stroke amount after the reverse; a damping force calculator which calculates a target damping force based on the information about the stroke velocity; and a drive controller which controls drive of the electromagnetic actuator using a target drive force based on the target damping force calculated by the damping force calculator. The damping force calculator corrects the target drive force based on the information about the stroke amount after the reverse acquired by the information acquirer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Satoshi OHNO, Atsuhiko YONEDA
  • Publication number: 20200307340
    Abstract: A method and system controls active shock absorbers in an off road vehicle. X- Y- and Z-signals from at least one accelerometer sensor are received and analyzed in an ECU to make a vehicle travel status assessment. A recent history of Y-signals is analyzed to determine a vibration frequency of the vehicle relative to its natural suspension frequency. By using either a) two 3-axis accelerometer sensors are positioned high on the frame along a centerline of the vehicle, or b) a single accelerometer sensor is positioned just underneath the driver's seat, the cost of implementation is reduced while protecting the accelerometer sensor(s) from damage. In addition to vibration frequency, the ECU can determine the onset and conclusion an acceleration event, a deceleration event, a cornering event, or a jumping event, outputting signals used to adjust the damping coefficient of each of the active shock absorbers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventor: Xiaofeng YAO
  • Publication number: 20200307341
    Abstract: Provided is a suspension system capable of expanding one of an oil chamber and a gas chamber of an intermediate unit and contracting the other when a damper compresses or expands without generating friction in the intermediate unit. An intermediate unit includes an intermediate case having an intermediate oil chamber connected to an oil chamber of a right damper and the oil chamber of a left damper and an intermediate gas chamber, and a diaphragm made of a flexible material, which partitions the intermediate oil chamber and the intermediate gas chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventor: Takahiko KUBOTA
  • Publication number: 20200307342
    Abstract: In a suspension system in which the oil chambers of two dampers are connected, the responsiveness of the dampers can be adjusted. A suspension system has a left damper, a right damper, and an intermediate unit. A case of the intermediate unit has an intermediate oil chamber connected to an oil chamber of the left damper and the oil chamber of the right damper and an intermediate gas chamber. The intermediate oil chamber and the intermediate gas chamber are partitioned by a diaphragm. The intermediate unit has a capacity adjustment mechanism including a movable portion of which the position can be changed. The capacity adjustment mechanism adjusts the capacity of the intermediate gas chamber by changing the position of the movable portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventor: Takahiko KUBOTA
  • Publication number: 20200307343
    Abstract: A vibration damper for a motor vehicle having at least one damper tube, which includes at least one damper fluid, a piston rod having a piston, which is guided axially in the damper tube, and at least one valve unit. The valve unit includes at least three flow paths for the damper fluid. The first flow path includes a first valve for a first damper setting. The second flow path includes a second valve for a second damper setting and a variable throttle. The third flow path includes a check valve, wherein the second damper setting is softer than the first damper setting and the cross section of the second flow path is adjustable at least partially by the variable throttle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicants: ThyssenKrupp Bilstein GmbH, thyssenkrupp AG
    Inventor: Freddy Woenarta
  • Publication number: 20200307344
    Abstract: An approach is provided for location-aware wheel camber settings. The approach involves, for example, collecting tire temperature data, wheel camber data, and location data from one or more sensors of a plurality of vehicles. The approach also involves processing the tire temperature data, wheel camber data, and location data to determine a target wheel camber for a road segment indicated by the location data. The target wheel camber is determined from one or more observed wheel cambers indicated in the wheel camber data. The target wheel camber is also associated with a target tire temperature indicated in the tire temperature data. The approach further involves storing the target wheel camber as an attribute of map data associated with the road segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventor: Marlon HILLE
  • Publication number: 20200307345
    Abstract: A stabilizer bushing including: a stabilizer bar; and two semi-tubular elastic half bodies each including an intermediate plate fitting of semicircular arc shape embedded therein. The elastic half bodies are bonded to an outer circumferential surface of the stabilizer bar such that two circumferential end faces thereof are mutually butted. The plate fitting is embedded in an axial direction. A notch-shaped recess is provided in a corner of axial ends of the circumferential end faces of each elastic half body. The recess extends in a radial direction of the elastic half body and opens onto an inner circumferential surface thereof, and a corner of axial ends of circumferential end portions of the plate fitting is exposed at the recess. A bottom corner of the recess extending in the radial direction of the elastic half body has a curved-concave inner surface shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: SUMITOMO RIKO COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventor: Toru MATSUSHITA
  • Publication number: 20200307346
    Abstract: A liquid-cooled energy storage arrangement for an electric drive in a motor vehicle may include an energy storage, a volume through which a cooling medium is flowable, and at least one positive pressure discharge member. The energy storage may include a housing, in which a plurality of storage cells may be arranged. The volume may be in heat-conducting contact with the plurality of storage cells. The volume may be limited at least by a cooling medium-guiding feed line and a cooling medium-guiding discharge line. The plurality of storage cells may be structured and arranged to be in direct contact with the cooling medium. The at least one positive pressure discharge member may connect the volume to a surrounding area, and may be configured to open at a predefined pressure. The at least one positive pressure discharge member may be arranged in one of the feed line and the discharge line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas Kalmbach, Mario Wallisch
  • Publication number: 20200307347
    Abstract: A tie rod including a first tie rod part and a second tie rod part of plastic material, and a joint providing a length-adjustable connection between the first and second tie rod parts is provided. The joint includes a first and a second series of ribs made on the first and second tie rod parts, respectively. The first series of ribs is capable of engaging with the second series of ribs to define a relative longitudinal position of the first and second tie rod parts. The joint further includes a clip hinged to the first tie rod part and carrying the first series of ribs, the clip being foldable to snap onto the first tie rod part to lock an end of the second tie rod part within a seat of the first tie rod part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Roberto BENEDETTO, Luca BERGAMO
  • Publication number: 20200307348
    Abstract: An air conditioner for performing air-conditioning of an interior of a vehicle cabin includes a casing, an evaporator, a blower, a controller, and a cooling passage. The casing defines a ventilation passage through which air flows from an air introduction port toward an air outlet. The evaporator cools the air flowing through the ventilation passage. The blower is disposed on a downstream side with respect to the evaporator in the ventilation passage and generates an airflow in the ventilation passage. The controller controls an output from the blower. The cooling passage causes a position located on a downstream side with respect to the blower in the ventilation passage to communicate with a position located on an upstream side with respect to the evaporator in the ventilation passage. A controller is installed in the cooling passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Ryo KOBAYASHI, Yoshihiko OKUMURA, Yasuhiro SEKITO, Shinya KATO, Tetsuya KONO, Yuki TSUMAGARI, Kira OIWA
  • Publication number: 20200307349
    Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) case for a vehicle. The HVAC case has a defrost outlet and a face outlet. A coaxial door assembly is configured to control airflow through both the defrost outlet and the face outlet. The coaxial door assembly includes an outer door and an inner door rotatable about a common axis of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventor: Brian BELANGER
  • Publication number: 20200307350
    Abstract: A driving force transmission mechanism configuring a vehicular air conditioning device includes: a driving lever coupled to a driving source; a following lever engaged with this driving lever and following this driving lever; and a rack rod engaged with the following lever and moving linearly. A first shaft and a link gear of the following lever are engaged with this rack rod. Moreover, by the driving lever and the following lever revolving under driving action of the driving source, a second shaft engaged with the link gear rotates, and the first shaft rotates via the rack rod. As a result, a first and a second air-mix door engaged with the first and the second shaft slide to undergo an opening/closing operation, and their opening extent characteristics are configured nonlinear under engaging action of a link pin and a link groove of the following lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventor: Shingo Akiyama
  • Publication number: 20200307351
    Abstract: A vehicle includes an air conditioning unit, a first air duct, a second air duct, a recirculation duct, and a recirculation flap. The recirculation flap is closed in an air conditioning mode of the air conditioning unit, in which mode air which is heated or cooled by the air conditioning unit is to be discharged via the first and/or second vent into the occupant compartment of the vehicle, so that an air stream in the recirculation duct is blocked. The recirculation flap is open in a preconditioning mode, so that air which is heated or cooled by the air conditioning unit is circulated in a circuit which is formed at least by way of the air conditioning unit, the first air duct, the second air duct and the recirculation duct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventor: Juergen GLAESSER
  • Publication number: 20200307352
    Abstract: A method for optimizing climate control in an autonomous vehicle. The method includes receiving a ride request for an autonomous vehicle from a customer. A desired temperature for an interior of the autonomous vehicle may be determined based on the ride request. The current temperature of the vehicle interior may then be adjusted such that the current temperature substantially matches the desired temperature when the autonomous vehicle reaches the customer. The temperature of the vehicle interior may be allowed to deviate from the desired temperature, within a pre-determined temperature deviation range, when the autonomous vehicle is unoccupied. A corresponding system and computer program product are also disclosed and claimed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel BOSTON, Nayaz Khalid AHMED, Ali SOLOUKMOFRAD, Jimmy KAPADIA
  • Publication number: 20200307353
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a connector system, e.g., for connecting an electrical component with a circuit board. The connector system includes an electrical heater-function-component having an electrical component-contact-surface for an electrical connection of the electrical heater-function-component. A circuit-board having an electrical board-contact surface is provided for an electrical connection of the circuit-board. A connector assembly connects the heater-function-component with the circuit-board. The connector assembly is arranged at the electrical component-contact-surface and the electrical board-contact-surface for connecting the heater-function-component with the circuit-board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Guillaume Daudon, Nicolas Edel, Gilles Magnier, Eric Marlier, Jerome Stoeckel
  • Publication number: 20200307354
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heating radiator (1) comprising a power supply module (2) and a heating body (3), said power supply module (2) comprising a printed circuit board (20), a plurality of electronic switches (21) and one or more connectors (22) for connecting to an external circuit, said printed circuit board (20) comprising a first zone (200) providing an electrical connection with the heating body (3), a second zone (210) providing an electrical connection with the electronic switches (21) and a third zone (220) providing an electrical connection with the one or more connectors (22), said first, second and third zones being located side-by-side in this order in a direction that is transverse to a plane in which the heating body (2) extends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Erwan Gogmos, Yann Couapel
  • Publication number: 20200307355
    Abstract: A heating device 1 for an air-conditioning unit, said heating device 1 comprising a heating body 2 supplied with current in order to heat an airflow passing through said heating body 2, the heating body 2 comprising heating elements that are flowed through by said current and located in tubes 4 that are electrically insulated from the heating elements, said heating elements being controlled via a distribution unit 3, the heating device 1 comprising means for grounding a plurality of metal elements that are distributed in the heating body 2 and the distribution unit 3. This device is characterized in that said grounding means consist of a grounding circuit passing through the heating body 2 and the distribution unit 3, at least one part of said grounding circuit being integrated into a protective housing 8 of the distribution unit 3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Yann Couapel, Erwan Gogmos
  • Publication number: 20200307356
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a heating mat for a motor vehicle. The method includes the following steps: providing a heating ply having a deformable structure and two heating elements inserted into the structure, said two heating elements being separated by a deformation area of the structure; stacking the heating ply between an upper layer and a lower layer, wherein at least one of the heating ply and the upper and lower layers includes a thermoformable material; assembling the stack by at least one fastening rod; and thermoforming the stack thus assembled, so as to secure the heating ply and the upper and lower layers into a single piece; and stretching the deformation area in the stacking direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Anne-Sophie DEBRUYNE, Franck JEUNEHOMME, Didier LIAUD, Valérie MARCEL
  • Publication number: 20200307357
    Abstract: An assembly for acoustically insulating a cabin of a vehicle includes at least one air exchange port and a functional component. The air exchange port is configured in an outer panel of the vehicle for exchanging air between the cabin and a surrounding area of the vehicle. The functional component includes an acoustically insulating surface such that a portion of the functional component is detachably attached to the outer panel and the functional component is positioned proximal to the air exchange port. The acoustically insulating surface of the functional component and the outer panel define an airflow passage between the at least one air exchange port and the cabin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Johnny T. NGUYEN, David J. Bryant
  • Publication number: 20200307358
    Abstract: An air conditioner includes an air conditioning unit installed in a cabin, and a supply unit supplying air conditioned by the air conditioning unit to the cabin. The air conditioning unit includes a refrigeration cycle device having a compressor, a radiator, a decompression device, and an evaporator. One of the radiator and the evaporator functions as a use-side heat exchanger that generates conditioned air by heat exchange between refrigerant and air. The refrigeration cycle device has a high-pressure protection device that discharges the refrigerant to the outside when the pressure of the refrigerant flowing through a passage, which is defined from a refrigerant discharge side of the compressor to a refrigerant inlet side of the decompression device, exceeds a predetermined reference pressure. The high-pressure protection device is configured to discharge the refrigerant to the outside through an outside communication portion communicated with the outside of the cabin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: DENSO CORPORATION
    Inventor: Takekazu KANO
  • Publication number: 20200307359
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for purifying air for breathing. The apparatus includes an armrest having a receiver and an air purification module releasably received in the receiver. The air purification module is portable and displaceable between a first operating position held in the receiver and a second operating position remote from the armrest and the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel C. Huang, Kevin Michael Swenskowski, John Craig Elson, Clay Wesley Maranville, Lawrence C. Karas
  • Publication number: 20200307360
    Abstract: An HVAC system for a motor vehicle includes a filter that absorbs odors and gases in a cabin of the motor vehicle and desorbs the odors and gases when heated, and a heater that is turned on to heat the filter during cool ambient conditions. The heater is turned off during warm ambient conditions and warm ambient air is utilized to heat the filter. The desorbed odors and gases are purged from the cabin of the motor vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Nicholas Mazzocco, Derek Giordano
  • Publication number: 20200307361
    Abstract: A bracket assembly supports a window and prevents a portion of a side window extending into a door of a vehicle from vibrating. The bracket assembly includes a U-shaped bracket including a base and a wall extending upwardly and away from the base on either side of the base to create a channel. Each of the walls defines an upper edge. The bracket assembly also includes a flexible extension extending out from the upper edge of each of the walls. The flexible extension extends to a distal edge, whereby the flexible extensions engage the portion of the side window extending into the door to dampen vibrations of the side window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventor: David E. Kracht
  • Publication number: 20200307362
    Abstract: In one aspect, a baggage door is provided for a vehicle. The baggage door includes a plastic outer panel for closing an opening of a vehicle and a hinge base configured to be mounted to a surface adjacent the opening. The baggage door further includes a plastic inner support having a hinge portion of the plastic inner support configured to pivotally connect to the hinge base. The inner support includes an arm portion extending away from the hinge portion for supporting the outer panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph Rozanek, Christopher Davis, Kyle Larsen, Stephen McGarry
  • Publication number: 20200307363
    Abstract: The invention relates to an element (100) for fastening trim (1) to a peripheral seal (10) of a window (11) of a vehicle, comprising at least one assembly of the clip type formed by a base (6) bearing, on the face intended to receive the trim, one or more semi-rigid clips (7), said clips comprising at least two arms between which a lug element (4) of the trim is introduced, characterized in that the fastening element (100) is formed of one piece enclosed in the peripheral seal during the moulding thereof to the window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: AGC GLASS EUROPE
    Inventors: Xavier CARNOY, Frank BEKAERT, Robert HICK, Joel GLADY
  • Publication number: 20200307364
    Abstract: A glass run includes at least one of: an exterior sub-lip formed so as to project obliquely from an interior side of the exterior side wall that is closer to the bottom wall than a base portion of the exterior seal lip; an interior sub-lip formed so as to project obliquely in a direction toward a base portion of the interior seal lip from an exterior side of the interior side wall that is closer to the bottom wall than the base portion of the interior seal lip, the interior sub-lip formed with a thick portion on a base portion on a side of the interior seal lip; a thick portion formed on a base portion of the exterior seal lip; or a thick portion formed on a side of the interior seal lip that is not in contact with the door glass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventor: Masatoshi NOJIRI
  • Publication number: 20200307365
    Abstract: A roof weather strip includes a first panel and a second panel, and integrally includes: a mounting base; and a seal portion elastically contactable with an edge portion of the first panel. The mounting base includes: a first lip having a substantially J-shaped cross section, which covers an upper fitting protrusion of a holder portion from above a vehicle, extends downward of the vehicle, and abuts on at least both side surfaces of a fitting recess of the holder portion; and a second lip having a substantially transverse v-shaped cross section, which covers a lower fitting protrusion of the holder portion from below the vehicle, extends upward of the vehicle, and abuts on at least one of a lower surface of the fitting recess of the holder portion and a side surface of the lower fitting protrusion on the second panel side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Ayumi KURACHI, Ikuo NINOMIYA
  • Publication number: 20200307366
    Abstract: A connected assembly can include, among other things, first and second side rails of a battery pack of an electrified vehicle. The battery pack including a plurality of battery arrays disposed between the first and second side rails within an enclosure assembly. The connected assembly further includes a lateral rail extending from the first side rail to the second side rail, and a bracket assembly directly connected to the first side rail and the lateral rail. A battery pack connection method can include, among other things, directly connecting a bracket assembly to a horizontally facing side of a lateral rail, and directly connecting the bracket assembly to a horizontally facing side of a first side rail of an enclosure assembly that holds a battery pack of an electrified vehicle between the first side rail and a second side rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Ihab Grace, Abdelmonaam Sassi, Shekar Prabhakar Erasala, Ahteram Khan, Sean Brady, John Jardine
  • Publication number: 20200307367
    Abstract: A work machine includes first and second hydraulic motors, first and second hydraulic pumps provided to supply hydraulic oil in correspondence with the first and second hydraulic motors, respectively, first and second swash plate angle sensors provided in correspondence with swash plates which regulate amounts of delivery by the first and second hydraulic pumps, respectively, the first and second swash plate angle sensors each detecting an angle of the swash plate, a delivery amount setting unit which sets an ideal amount of delivery by the first and second hydraulic pumps, and a command value control unit which corrects a command value for adjusting an angle of the swash plate such that the amount of delivery in accordance with a result of detection by the first and second swash plate angle sensors is set to the ideal amount of delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: KOMATSU LTD.
    Inventor: Koji OHIGASHI
  • Publication number: 20200307368
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for controlling an internal combustion engine configured with a belt starter generator or an electric machine of a hybrid powertrain. The internal combustion engine includes a cylinder and a piston, which together delimit a working chamber. The internal combustion engine includes a variable valve actuation system for actuation of inlet valves of the working chambers, controlling the opening time and/or the closing time and/or the lift. A strategy for operating the internal combustion engine with a negative drive torque or when shutting down or when starting up the internal combustion includes controlling the inlet valves of individual or all working chambers in such a way that the transfer of fresh air from an intake section to an exhaust manifold is controlled and that the drag torque of the internal combustion is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Daniel Wolf, Piergiacomo Traversa
  • Publication number: 20200307369
    Abstract: In a hybrid vehicle, each of an engine and an MG1 is mechanically coupled to a drive wheel with a planetary gear being interposed. The planetary gear and an MG2 are configured such that motive power output from the planetary gear and motive power output from the MG2 are transmitted to the drive wheel as being combined. The engine includes a turbocharger, an EGR valve, and a WGV. When opening of the EGR valve exceeds first opening, a controller maintains opening of the WGV at second opening or larger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Koichi Yonezawa, Satoshi Yoshizaki, Osamu Maeda, Daigo Ando, Yoshikazu Asami, Kenji Itagaki, Shunsuke Oyama, Koichiro Muta
  • Publication number: 20200307370
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle includes a planetary gear mechanism, a first electric motor, an internal combustion engine, first drive wheels, an inter-element clutch, a second electric motor, and second drive wheels. The planetary gear mechanism is configured to transmit motive power among first to third rotary elements. The first electric motor is coupled to the first rotary element in a power transmittable manner. The internal combustion engine is coupled to the second rotary element in a power transmittable manner. The first drive wheels are coupled to the third rotary element in a power transmittable manner. The inter-element clutch is configured to switch between coupling and uncoupling two of the first to third rotary elements. The second electric motor is configured to perform power running operation using power generated by the first electric motor. The second drive wheels are coupled to the second electric motor in a power transmittable manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventor: Akihiro NABESHIMA
  • Publication number: 20200307371
    Abstract: The invention relates to an air flow regulation device for an air inlet for a front-end module for a motor vehicle, comprising: a support frame (26), a plurality of blocking flaps (2) mounted mobile on the support frame, at least one of the flaps comprising a leading edge (6) and a trailing edge (10), one of these edges being arranged to come into abutment against the support frame (26), the support frame (26) comprising an obstacle (40) configured to generate disturbances in the flow of the air between this support frame and the flap which is intended to come into abutment against the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Frédéric Vacca, Simon Tierce, Karim Arab, Sophie Bede
  • Publication number: 20200307372
    Abstract: A locking system for a fuel compartment assembly of a work vehicle, the locking system having a housing at least partially defining a fuel access compartment, a door pivotally coupled to the housing and movable between an opened position, at which the door provides access to the fuel access compartment, and a closed position, at which the door blocks access to the fuel access compartment, and a locking assembly configured to lock the door at the closed position. The locking assembly includes a catch fixed to the housing and positioned within the fuel access compartment, and a latch arm pivotably coupled to the door at a pivot point defined between first and second ends of the latch arm, the pivot point defining a first pivot axis, where the latch arm is configured to be pivoted about the first pivot axis to be selectively engaged and disengaged with the catch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Jonathan Nistler, Evan Riskedahl, Joshua Yurek
  • Publication number: 20200307373
    Abstract: A closure device for a fluid container, in particular a hydraulic tank, having a base (4), which can be attached to the container opening thereof, and a cover part (2), which encloses a ventilation and/or a filter device (36), is held on the base (4) so as to be freely rotatable in a functional unlocking position and, in a further functional locking position, permits the container opening to be unlocked by means of a safety device (48, 50, 58) while connecting the cover part (2) to the base (4), is characterized in that the safety device (48, 50, 58) can be actuated by a device generating a magnetic field (62), which device establishes the further locked functional position of the cover (2) and the base (4) by means of magnetic force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventor: Michael KERBER
  • Publication number: 20200307374
    Abstract: A vehicle body side structure includes a lid openably and closably attached to a side surface of a vehicle body rear part, and a quarter window provided at a position rearward of a rear door opening. A gap extending in a front-rear direction of a vehicle body is formed by an upper side of the lid extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body and a lower side of the quarter window extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventor: Natsumi YAMAGUCHI
  • Publication number: 20200307375
    Abstract: Provided is an operation mechanism of a work vehicle capable of suppressing transmission of vibration from a vehicle body to a cabin. The operation mechanism of a work vehicle includes: a first link portion which is supported by the vehicle body (a center frame, a transmission, and the like); a second link portion which is supported by a cabin placed on the vehicle body; and a third link portion which has flexibility and connects the first link portion and the second link portion so as to be interlockable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: KUBOTA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Daisuke MIYAZAKI, Koji MASUMOTO, Kenzo USHIRO, Hideaki EZAKI
  • Publication number: 20200307376
    Abstract: A throttle assembly (26) for a vehicle (20) having a handlebar (22) with a grip (36) extending along a grip axis (GA). A housing (42) is adapted for attachment to the handlebar (22) adjacent to the grip (36) and defines a housing axis (UA) adapted to be substantially parallel to the grip axis (GA). A link (48) is slidably supported by the housing (42) between a first link end (48A) and a second link end (48B). A thumb trigger (44) is coupled to the first link end (48A) and moves with the link (48) between first and second trigger positions (44A, 44B). A track mechanism (50) operatively attached to the housing (42) and to the second link end (48B) of the link (48) guides the link (48) along a curvilinear path (54A) such that movement of the thumb trigger (44) to the second trigger position (44B) slides the thumb trigger (44) away from the housing (42) with the thumb trigger (44) traversing the housing axis (UA) during at least a portion of the movement between the first and second trigger positions (44A, 44B).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Jean-Francois Hetu, Lionel Thiebault
  • Publication number: 20200307377
    Abstract: A vehicle infotainment system is provided. The vehicle infotainment system includes a display screen for displaying a plurality of applications and a controller communicatively coupled to the display screen. The controller is configured to display the plurality of applications in an inactive state. The controller is also configured to receive a user input to activate a first application of the plurality of applications. The controller is further configured to transition the first application into an active state. In addition, the controller is configured to display the active first application to the left of the plurality of inactive applications on the display screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Tsay, Richard Magness
  • Publication number: 20200307378
    Abstract: A non-contact operating apparatus, for a vehicle, includes a generating unit, a projecting device, an operation detecting device, an operation determining unit, and a motion detecting device. The generating unit is configured to generate and update an image containing an image object. The image object is operable by an occupant present within a vehicle compartment. The projecting device is configured to project the image in a predetermined display region. The operation detecting device is configured to detect an operation site of the occupant. The motion detecting device is configured to detect motion of the vehicle. The operation determining unit is configured to adjust a detection result of the operation detecting device to suppress the motion of the occupant on the basis of a detection result of the motion detecting device, and determine presence or absence of the operation against the image object by the operation site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: SUBARU CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hideyuki SASE, Takemi OGURI, Tomoyuki KITAMURA
  • Publication number: 20200307379
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle control panel (15) that comprises:—at least one clickable key (20) to which is assigned at least one function, said key (20) being configured to move at least between an inactive position and an active position in which said function is activated;—a screen (25) for displaying the current function of the key (20). The function is automatically assigned to the key (20) depending on a current parameter of the vehicle equipped with said control panel (15) or on a current context-related parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2017
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Frédéric Balain, Remi Barrellon, Jerome Vigneron
  • Publication number: 20200307380
    Abstract: A display control device includes a display that is configured to display information, a detector that is configured to detect a partition line for partitioning a lane on a road on which a vehicle is present, and a display controller that is configured to cause the display to display the partition line detected by the detector variably, and the display controller is configured to change a length of the partition line which is displayed by the display on the basis of a detection distance of the detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Masaya Ikeda, Yasuharu Hashimoto, Taichi Sogo, Masayuki Takahashi
  • Publication number: 20200307381
    Abstract: In an in-vehicle terminal device that is able to perform communication with a server device, an identification information acquisition unit acquires identification information of a user who boards a vehicle. A communication unit transmits the identification information of the user to the server device and receives arrangement information of a plurality of display elements corresponding to the identification information of the user transmitted from the server device. A setting unit decides an arrangement of the display elements of the in-vehicle display according to an arrangement criterion based on vehicle type information of the vehicle using the arrangement information of the display elements corresponding to the identification information of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yoshihiro OE, Kazuya NISHIMURA, Jun GOTO, Hirofumi KAMIMARU