Abstract: A dust reduction device for a vehicle includes an inlet aperture for receiving airflow created as a result of forward movement of the vehicle. The dust reduction device provides a primary airflow path leading from the inlet aperture to a vehicle opening, and a secondary airflow path leading from the inlet aperture to a ventilation exit. During forward movement of the vehicle, the primary airflow path is substantially blocked by airflow from the secondary airflow path such that airflow from the primary airflow path is provided to the vehicle opening and into the vehicle thereby minimising dust ingress in the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle air filtration system includes a housing having a first air filter having a first filtration level and positioned upstream of a second air filter having a second filtration level that is different than the first filtration level and a bypass door selectively operable to bypass air flow around the second air filter through a bypass passage.

Abstract: A tray for holding a cabin air filter that filters airflow entering a vehicle passenger cabin. The tray includes a frame configured to hold the cabin air filter. A retention member includes a first end attached to the frame and a second end configured to be anchored at a mounting location in a vehicle. When the frame is moved away from the mounting location, the retention member is tensioned to (i) guide and pull the flexible frame towards the mounting location and/or (ii) hold the flexible frame at the mounting location.

Abstract: A sun visor assembly for a vehicle according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a visor configured to be mounted in a vehicle and pivotable between a first position and a second position. A display is mounted on the visor. The display is pivotable between a stowed position and a viewing position relative to the visor.

Abstract: The light-adjusting system includes an interior sensor that detects interior data for grasping a state of an interior of the vehicle, an interior information acquiring unit that acquires information related to the state of the interior based on the interior data detected by the interior sensor, a determination unit that determines whether or not the interior is in an abnormal state based on the information acquired by the interior information acquiring unit, and an adjustment unit that adjusts the light transmittance of the window glass. When it is determined as the abnormal state where the light transmittance of the window glass has been adjusted such that it is difficult to visually recognize the interior through the window glass, the adjustment unit adjusts the light transmittance of the window glass to visually recognize the interior from outside the vehicle through the window glass.

Abstract: A motor vehicle with at least one vehicle door includes a reinforcement component arranged in the lower section of the door body of the vehicle door. The reinforcement component is an open profile with lateral walls and an M-profile formed thereon which extend in the vehicle transverse direction in order to absorb forces acting in the vehicle transverse direction in the event of a load.

Abstract: A locking apparatus for a flap door of a vehicle includes: a body bracket fixed on a vehicle body; a flap bracket fixed on the flap door; a lower side link with a first end connected to the flap bracket and a second end connected to the body bracket; an upper side link with a first end connected to the flap bracket and a second end connected to the body bracket at an upper side of the lower side link; a stopper groove and a stopper protrusion provided on the first end of the upper side link; a locking cam mounted to a rotational shaft of the lower side link relative to the flap bracket, while being in contact with the stopper groove and the stopper protrusion; and a spring installed between the flap bracket and the locking cam to elastically switch a direction of rotating the locking cam.

Abstract: A vehicle door support device includes a support member and a support member that hold a door at an open position. Each of these support members includes: a cylindrical accommodating portion; a cylindrical cover connected to the accommodating portion; a cylindrical movable member movable relative to the cover in an axial direction; a gear mechanism arranged in the accommodating portion; a spindle connected to a first connecting portion of the gear mechanism; a rotation mechanism that rotates the spindle by movement of the movable member relative to the cover; and a coil spring that biases the movable member so as to advance with respect to the cover. At least the support member includes a magnetoresistive mechanism that is arranged in the accommodating portion, is connected to the second connecting portion of the gear mechanism, and applies a load to the spindle via the gear mechanism.

Abstract: This invention is relevant to a bed cover of pickup truck. The bed cover of pickup truck includes one bed cover. The bed cover includes at least two plates. The adjacent plates are connected by rotating shaft structure. The rotating shaft structure includes a plate-like pedestal, two connectors which form a rotary connection with the pedestal. This invention provides a bed cover of pickup truck with simple structure and great leading function. The drainage channel in the invention are big and will not cause syphonage. Thus the leading function will be better, requirement of the assembly accuracy will be lower and the production will be easier.

Abstract: A two piece cursor for use with a powered cargo cover of a vehicle. The two piece cursor having: a main body portion; and a nozzle portion, wherein the nozzle portion is removably secured to the main body portion.

Abstract: The flatbed enclosure is an apparatus that provides a comfortable and secure environment within a truck. The apparatus includes a first bed cover, a second bed cover, a first side rack, a second rack, and a truck bed. The first bed cover and the second bed cover uphold the first side rack the second side rack, respectively, as well as open and close the truck bed. The first side rack and the second side rack serve as a rack to secure and uphold various items while in a retracted configuration. The first side rack and the second side rack also serve as a bench while in an extended configuration. The apparatus further includes a hydraulic locking mechanism that automatically retracts and extends the first bed cover and the second bed cover. The truck bed upholds the first bed cover, the second bed cover, a variety of items, and individuals.

Abstract: A latch system for a tonneau cover. The latch system includes a handle that is configured to move about an axis; and a latch pin connected to the handle. The latch pin is configured to move in a retracted direction and during movement of the handle towards the tonneau cover.

Abstract: Provided is a deflector structure for a sunroof device to inhibit an arm portion from being pivoted when a vehicle traveling, with a simple structure. The deflector structure includes: a fixed part fixed to a side frame; an affected part arranged anterior to the fixed part and affected by onrushing air; an arm portion having one end pivotally connected to the fixed part and the other end holding the affected part, and vertically pivoted about the fixed part; and a lock member having one end pivotally connected to the arm portion and the other end pivoted in conjunction with the arm portion being pivoted, wherein the lock member is configured such that a lock main body of the lock member is in contact with the fixed part and raised, at a predetermined pivot position, to lock the arm portion being pivoted downward.

Abstract: A power train support structure includes a first front side frame disposed on one of left and right sides of a power train; a second front side frame disposed on the other of the left and right sides of the power train, and being greatly away from the power train with respect to the first front side frame; a mounting bracket having one of left and right ends connected to the power train; and a connecting member for connecting the mounting bracket and the second front side frame. The mounting bracket includes a front fixing portion and a rear fixing portion to be fixed to the power train. A strength of the front fixing portion and the rear fixing portion is set to such a strength that the rear fixing portion is broken by a collision load from a front side, and the front fixing portion is not broken.

Abstract: There are provided a floor panel, a pair of right-and-left floor frames, and a battery unit supporting a battery module and mounted at the floor frames. The battery unit comprises the battery module, a pair of right-and-left side frames mounted at the pair of floor frames, and a pair of front-and-rear module supporting mechanisms which comprises a pair of front-and-rear cross frames respectively extending in a vehicle width direction and interconnecting the pair of side frames and mounting brackets supporting a front end portion and a rear end portion of the battery module. Bending rigidity, in a vertical direction, of the module supporting mechanism comprising the third cross frame and the first mounting bracket is set to be lower than that of the side frame.

Abstract: A battery unit comprises side frames, cross frames, and plural battery modules having substantially the same size comprising a longitudinal dimension, a lateral dimension, and a height dimension. The battery modules are respectively mounted at the cross frames in the same position and arranged in plural rows adjacently to a vehicle width direction such that a direction of the above-described longitudinal dimension is substantially parallel to a vehicle longitudinal direction, and mounting rigidity of the battery modules stored in a first storage area is set to be different from that of the battery modules stored in second and third storage areas.

Abstract: A vehicle drive system includes: a primary drive motor and a secondary drive motor; a battery; a capacitor that is connected in-series with the battery; a first power line that supplies a total aggregate voltage of the battery and the capacitor; a second power line that supplies a battery voltage; and a third power line that supplies a cell voltage. The first power line, the second power line, and the third power line are configured such that the battery voltage is higher than the cell voltage and that the total voltage is higher than the battery voltage.

Abstract: A drive and deceleration unit has a mechanical brake and an electric drive. The mechanical brake and the electric drive are provided as a unit for acting on a single wheel connection. A method provides for the open-loop and/or closed-loop control of such a drive and deceleration unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a ventilation device for a vehicle including a frame defining an opening and a closing device of the opening. The ventilation device has a first zone. The closing device includes at least one main closing flap able to close off the first zone and able to rotate about a first axis of rotation extending along a single first direction of rotation. The ventilation device has at least one second zone. The closing device includes at least one secondary closing flap able to close off the second zone and able to rotate about a second axis of rotation extending along a single second direction of rotation for the or each second zone, the second direction of rotation being separate from the first direction of rotation.

Abstract: The fuel tank (1) comprises: an electronical board, a first sensor connected to the electronical board, the first sensor being a pressure sensor, a pressure port (7) forming a hole through a wall (12) of the tank, at least one second sensor (4) extending fully inside the tank, and a connector (10) connecting the second sensor to the electronical board through the pressure port, a first part (14) of the connector being connected to the second sensor by at least one first wire (13) and a second part (9) of the connector being connected to the electronical board by at least one second wire (8).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a liquid con-tainer (2) for a motor vehicle, which is assembled from at least two shells (4, 6). Furthermore, the invention relates to a liquid container (2) for a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A liquid container for a motor vehicle, comprising a storage volume for storing a liquid and comprising at least one shell, which at least partially delimits the storage volume, wherein the shell has been produced at least partially in an injection molding process, the shell has a barrier film, the shell has a reinforcing element, which is formed at least partially or completely of a thermoplastic fiber-reinforced composite material, the shell has a single-part or multi-part support structure, which is formed at least partially or completely of an injection-molded material, the barrier film is integrally bonded to the reinforcing element, and the barrier film and the reinforcing element are each integrally bonded to the support structure.

Abstract: The application relates to a fill level valve for a pressure equalization line of a fluid tank assembly, wherein the pressure equalization line is fluidically connected between a fluid tank and a filling line opening into the fluid tank, and wherein the fill level valve includes a connecting piece which can be arranged on the fluid tank. It is provided here that a dip tube, which can be arranged in the fluid tank, and which is fluidically connected to the connecting piece, originates from the connecting piece, wherein a flow resistance formed by a constricted flow cross section is provided in the dip tube. The application furthermore relates to a fluid tank assembly.

Abstract: A capless filler pipe closure is provided for a tank filler pipe. The capless closure permits a fuel pump nozzle to be inserted into the tank filler pipe without first removing a fuel cap from the outer end of the tank filler pipe.

Abstract: A hydraulic transaxle of the present invention includes an axle, a hydraulic static transmission (“HST”), a center case that has pair of oil passages for circulating the hydraulic oil between the hydraulic pump and the hydraulic motor, and a gear mechanism that transmits an output of the HST to the axle. A case supports the axle and accommodates the HST while also forming an oil reservoir. A hydraulic motor of the HST includes a motor shaft, a cylinder block with a plurality of cylinders fixed to the motor shaft, a plurality of pistons inserted into the cylinders, a fixed swash plate abutted by the plurality of pistons, and a fixed swash plate holder that supports the fixed swash plate with respect to the case. The motor shaft of the hydraulic motor is supported by the center case and the fixed swash plate holder.

Abstract: A four-wheel drive vehicle includes right and left main drive wheels and right and left auxiliary drive wheels, and a drive force transmission system configured to constantly transmit a drive force of a drive source to the right and left main drive wheels and to transmit the drive force to the right and left auxiliary drive wheels depending on a vehicle state. The drive force transmission system includes a differential device, a propeller shaft, a drive force transmission device configured to adjust the drive force that is transmitted from the propeller shaft to the right and left auxiliary drive wheels, and an electronic control unit configured to control the drive force transmission device.

Abstract: The present application relates to the field of alcohol detection, and particularly to an intelligent identity-authentication alcohol detector. One technical solution comprises an intelligent identity-authentication alcohol detector, comprising a base, a mounting seat, and a connecting arm; the mounting seat is provided on the base, and a face information acquiring module is provided on the mounting seat; the connecting arm is rotatably provided on the base, and a breathing opening for alcohol detection is provided on the connecting arm; and the connecting arm is used for driving the breathing opening for alcohol detection to a position where the face information acquiring module acquires the face information of a subject. According the technical solution of the present application, the face information acquiring module can constantly acquire the face information of a subject when the subject breathes into the breathing opening for alcohol detection, thereby preventing the subject from cheating.

Abstract: A display device for a motor vehicle includes a first, planar display element arranged in a first display plane of the display device, and at least one further, planar display element, each arranged in a further display plane of the display device, upstream of the first display element in a viewing direction of a user. Together with the first display element, the at least one further display element forms a multilayered combination of display elements. Each of the at least one further display element has an at least partly transparent display surface and a visual protection element for setting a degree of a transparency of at least one region of the display element.

Abstract: A method for displaying a trajectory course in front of a transportation vehicle or object. The trajectory course is shown on a display unit and is represented in grid format. The points of the grid are represented by symbols, wherein only the border thereof or the completely filled-in symbols are represented based on the environmental features. The size and/or color of the symbols is adjustable.

Abstract: The notification system of a vehicle of the present disclosure includes a communication device, a millimeter wave radar device, an imaging device, an ACCECU, and a notification device. The imaging device is configured to acquire surrounding information of the vehicle. The ACCECU is configured to set priority of a plurality of items of notification information based on the surrounding information of the vehicle. The notification device is configured to notify a notification target person of the plurality of items of notification information based on the priority set by the ACCECU.

Abstract: An input device includes a base member, a motor, a rotation shaft, a worm gear, a first gear, a second gear, an elastic member, a rotor, an angle detection unit, and a controller. The rotation shaft is rotated by the motor. The worm gear is unitarily rotated with the rotation shaft. The first gear is rotatable and engaged with the worm gear. The second gear is coaxial with the first gear. The elastic member generates urging force. The rotor is rotatable relative to the base member, includes a third gear engaged with the second gear, and is rotated by an operator. The angle detection unit detects a first rotation angle of the first gear and a second rotation angle of the second gear. The controller performs drive control for the motor to change a sense of force applied to the operator.

Abstract: Systems are disclosed for providing a work vehicle with a second air conditioning compressor driven by a small engine mounted on the work vehicle. The second compressor shares a refrigeration loop with the primary air conditioning compressor of the work vehicle. The small engine may be configured to drive various loads, and accordingly may include control circuitry to manage the power provided to the various loads, including the second compressor.

Abstract: Transport apparatus having at least one levitation generator and at least one drive generator. The at least one levitation generator configured to generate a levitating magnetic flux, move within a corresponding at least one lifting member, and elevate above a rest position relative to the at least one lifting member in response to the levitating magnetic flux. The at least one drive generator configured to generate a driving magnetic flux, move within a corresponding at least one drive member, and laterally move relative to the at least one drive member in response to the driving magnetic flux. At least a portion of the at least one levitation generator is movable relative to the at least one drive generator.

Abstract: A through the road (TTR) hybridization strategy is proposed to facilitate introduction of hybrid electric vehicle technology in a significant portion of current and expected trucking fleets. In some cases, the technologies can be retrofitted onto an existing vehicle (e.g., a trailer, a tractor-trailer configuration, etc.). In some cases, the technologies can be built into new vehicles. In some cases, one vehicle may be built or retrofitted to operate in tandem with another and provide the hybridization benefits contemplated herein. By supplementing motive forces delivered through a primary drivetrain and fuel-fed engine with supplemental torque delivered at one or more electrically-powered drive axles, improvements in overall fuel efficiency and performance may be delivered, typically without significant redesign of existing components and systems that have been proven in the trucking industry.

Abstract: A vehicle drive system includes: a power supply in which a battery and a capacitor are connected in series; a primary drive motor to which a voltage of the battery is provided; secondary drive motors to each of which a total voltage (Vin) of the battery and the power supply capacitor is provided; a charging circuit; and a control circuit that controls charging/discharging of the power supply. The control circuit operates switches SW1, SW2 of the charging circuit so as to control charging/discharging of the battery and the capacitor.

Abstract: Powerflow of a rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) is managed according to a method. The RESS has series-connected first and second battery elements with different characteristics. Each element, e.g., a pack, has a corresponding maximum or minimum voltage or current limit. Currents are predicted for each of the first and second battery elements via a controller using a corresponding voltage limit. A requested operating mode of the RESS is used to select a current for the elements. A voltage across the elements is predicted using the selected current and a corresponding battery state space model. The method predicts a total power capability of the RESS over a prediction horizon using the selected current to generate predicted power capability values. The requested operating mode is controlled over the horizon using the power capability values. A powertrain system includes the RESS, an inverter, an electric machine, and the controller.

Abstract: Provided are an apparatus and system for directing power flow between multiple devices, the apparatus comprising: one or more inlet ports for connection to one or more devices; a plurality of outlet ports configured for supplying electrical power; and a computing device configured to route power from the one or more inlet ports to the outlet ports. The system comprises a plurality of the apparatus connected to each other.

Abstract: A portable electric charging module for a vehicle. The charging module includes a casing and a converter for converting AC to DC arranged inside the casing. The ACDC converter comprises an electric input for receiving AC power from an external source and an electric output for providing DC power to the vehicle when the charging module is electrically connected to the vehicle via an electrical connector of the charging module. The charging module is provided with a coupling portion of a mechanical coupling device by which coupling portion the charging module is mechanically attachable to and releasable from the vehicle.

Abstract: A DC-DC converter is mounted on a vehicle. The DC-DC converter includes: a bidirectional DC-DC converter that is connected between a capacitor for pre-charging connected to a first battery and a second battery differing from the first battery and can perform bidirectional output; and a unidirectional DC-DC converter that is connected in parallel with the bidirectional DC-DC converter and can perform output in one direction to a side of the second battery. During activation of the vehicle, the controller actuates the bidirectional DC-DC converter to start pre-charging the capacitor by using power of the second battery and starts actuating the unidirectional DC-DC converter later than initiation of the actuation of the bidirectional DC-DC converter.

Abstract: A system for matching a plurality of electrically powered vehicles to a plurality of available mobile chargers includes a computerized server device programmed to monitor optimization inputs related to the plurality of available mobile chargers, monitor optimization inputs related to the plurality of electrically powered vehicles operated by a plurality of customers, determine a lowest-cost-based ranked listing of matched charger and vehicle pairings for each of the plurality of customers based upon the optimization inputs related to the plurality of available chargers and the optimization inputs related to the plurality of the electrically powered vehicles, present the ranked listing of matched charger and vehicle pairings to each of the customers, monitor selection by each of the plurality of customers of a desired charger for the customer from the ranked listing, and direct each of the plurality of customers to the desired charger for the customer.

Abstract: A magnetically-displacing charging station may include a front wall with an opening about its center, and a charging interface with a back wall, at least one support extension, a magnet, and a charging plug. The back wall may be disposed behind the front wall and may be larger than the opening. The support extension may extend through the opening with a proximal end connected to the back wall, and a distal end that extends out in front of the front wall and that retains the magnet and charging plug. The charging station may further include springs connected to the front wall at one end, and to the back wall at an opposite end. The springs provide a default position for the charging interface within the opening, and further provide for displacement of the charging interface about the opening in response to magnetic or other forces.

Abstract: A system for charging an electric vehicle includes an autonomous vehicle. The autonomous vehicle includes a suspended body, a plurality of elongated legs configured to enable the autonomous vehicle to maneuver around obstacles in a parking structure and to enable the suspended body to be suspended over the electric vehicle, a charging system configured to charge the electric vehicle, and a plurality of sensors acquiring data regarding an environment around the autonomous vehicle. The autonomous vehicle includes programming to utilize the data regarding the environment around the autonomous vehicle to automatically move to the electric vehicle.

Abstract: A mobile fuel cell system includes a fuel cell generator generating a stack output signal. Multiple boost converter circuits converting the stack output signal into multiple recharge signals while in a first mode. A boost converter circuit converting the stack output signal into a local signal while in a second mode. Multiple charging handles connectable to multiple electric vehicles. A switch circuit presenting the recharge signals to the charging handles, remove the recharge signals from the charging handles and present the local signal while in the second mode. An auxiliary load may be connected to the fuel cell generator and the switch circuit. A rechargeable energy storage circuit powers the auxiliary load while in the first mode and stores energy received in the local signal while in the second mode. The auxiliary load is powered with the local signal while in the second mode.

Abstract: According to an aspect, there is provided a computer device configured to control charging currents of at least a first charging station of an electric vehicle and at least a second charging station of an electric vehicle by internet based communications, wherein the charging stations are from different manufacturers, and wherein the charging stations are wirelessly coupled to the computer device.

Abstract: A vehicle battery exchange system includes: a battery charger configured to store multiple batteries therein, and including a first battery locking device that is configured to be unlocked when each of the batteries is withdrawn from the battery charger and is configured to be locked when the batteries are stored in the battery charger, the battery charger charging a battery among the stored batteries when a state-of-charge of the corresponding battery is insufficient; and a server configured to: communicate with the battery charger and a vehicle and guiding the vehicle to a position of the battery charger when a charge request is received from the vehicle, control the first battery locking device to be unlocked when the vehicle is authenticated, and control the first battery locking device to be locked when exchange of batteries between the authenticated vehicle and the battery charger is completed.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for monitoring the health of a vehicle battery. An example method includes determining an initial amp-hour value for a vehicle battery of a vehicle. The method also includes measuring a net integrated amp-hour value added into the vehicle battery during a first time period. The method further includes determining that the initial amp-hour value plus the net integrated amp-hour value is greater than a threshold percentage of a rated capacity of the vehicle battery. And the method still further includes responsively providing an alert to a driver.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a system for managing rechargeable batteries to provide power to electrical vehicles. The system comprises a plurality of charging stations each if the intelligent charger includes at least an intelligent battery charger for charging the rechargeable batteries. The intelligent battery chargers further comprises a battery diagnostic detector for detecting and storing data of designated battery health management parameters. The intelligent battery chargers further comprises a transmitter for transmitting the data of the designated battery health management parameters as wireless signals to a networked server in a battery management center.

Abstract: Dynamic allocation of power modules for charging electric vehicles is described herein. The charging system includes multiple dispensers that each include one or more power modules that can supply power to any one of the dispensers at a time. A dispenser includes a first power bus that is switchably connected to one or more local power modules and switchably connected to one or more power modules located remotely in another dispenser. The one or more local power modules are switchably connected to a second power bus in the other dispenser. The dispenser includes a control unit that is to cause the local power modules and the remote power modules to switchably connect and disconnect from the first power bus to dynamically allocate the power modules between the dispenser and the other dispenser.

Abstract: A first dispenser receives a request to initiate charging service for charging an electric vehicle. The first dispenser determines an amount of power that is available for the charging service for charging the electric vehicle including determining an availability status of multiple power modules that are located in the first dispenser and a second dispenser. The first dispenser determines whether the available amount of power is enough to meet a requested or determined amount of power draw of the electric vehicle. If the available amount of power is not enough to meet the requested or determined amount of power draw of the electric vehicle, and if there is at least one of the power modules that is available, the first dispenser requests allocation of the available power module and charging service commences.

Abstract: In an example, a smart battery backup system is disclosed. The system is configured to be installed on or within a vehicle and connected to a main battery of the vehicle. The system includes a housing, a lithium-ion battery disposed at least partially within the housing, and a controller disposed at least partially within the housing and including a set of momentary switches. The controller is configured to jump start the main battery using the lithium-ion battery. The controller is also configured to maintain the lithium-ion battery such that, based on a charge state of the lithium-ion battery and a charge state of the main battery, the lithium-ion battery is charged using the main battery.