Abstract: A hybrid drivetrain for a hybrid-drive vehicle, having a transmission, which can be shifted by shifting elements into different transmission steps, and which is connectable with respect to drive via an internal combustion engine shaft to an internal combustion engine, via an electric machine shaft to an electric machine, and via an output shaft to at least one vehicle axis. The internal combustion engine shaft and a pinion shaft, which can be connected with respect to drive to the output shaft, are connectable via spur gearwheel sets, which can be shifted by means of shifting elements and which each form gear planes, of which at least one hybrid gear plane is additionally connectable to the electric machine shaft. A further gear plane, which is free of attachments with respect to the electric machine shaft, directly adjoins the hybrid gear plane.

Abstract: A method for detecting combustion irregularities in a combustion engine coupled to an electric engine of a hybrid vehicle having a management unit for determining the respective powers to be supplied by these engines, and for delivering setpoint data dependent on these power distributions, including determining a threshold value corresponding to a percentage of the power supplied by the electric engine, such that values of this percentage less than or equal to the threshold value correspond to operation of the electric engine that is not liable to falsify the results of the combustion irregularity detection diagnostics, and, for the purpose of launching a diagnostic procedure, when the percentage of the power supplied by the electric engine is greater than the threshold value, delivering setpoint data suitable for fixing the value of the power percentage at a setpoint value less than the threshold.

Abstract: A structure for a lower portion of a vehicle body includes a right side sill (14), a right floor frame (17), a right cross member (68), and a muffler. A fuel tank is provided on an inner side of the right floor frame (17) in a vehicle width direction. The right cross member (68) spans between the right floor frame (17) and the right side sill (14) and extends in the vehicle width direction. Furthermore, the muffler is provided in a region enclosed by the right side sill (14), the right floor frame (17), and the right cross member (68). The right cross member (68) has an upward deformation guiding part (77). The upward deformation guiding part (77) is formed to be able to be deformed upward due to an impact load (F2) input to the right side sill (14).

Abstract: An onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) system includes a main canister, a spare canister, a hydrocarbon sensor, a grade rollover valve (GRV), a fill limit vent valve (FLVV) and a fuel vapor pipe. The GRV and the FLVV are disposed at top portion of the fuel tank, with sides of the GRV and the FLVV hermetically connected with the fuel tank and a gas inlet end of the fuel vapor pipe. The main canister and the spare canister hermetically connect with a gas outlet end of the fuel vapor pipe. The main canister communicates with an intake manifold. The hydrocarbon sensor is disposed in the main canister and electrically connected with a vehicle control unit. The hydrocarbon sensor detects hydrocarbon concentration in the main canister and transmits the detection result to the vehicle control unit. The present invention also provides an automobile having the ORVR system.

Abstract: A method of controlling a drive axle system. The drive axle system may include first and second drive axle assemblies. A drive axle assembly may be disconnected by operating a wheel end disconnect to discontinue transmission of torque between a wheel assembly and a differential and by discontinuing the transmission of torque to the differential.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods avoiding collisions by monitoring the presence and alertness of a person in a vehicle. The alertness of that person may be monitored by identifying actions performed by that person when an automated driving assistant is used in a vehicle. Systems and method consistent with the present disclosure may monitor the alertness of a person that is located in a driving position of a vehicle according to criteria associated with particular individuals or with criteria associated with specific protocols. When a system or method consistent with the present disclosure identifies that a person is not alert, a corrective action may be initiated that reduces likelihood of a collision.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a virtual image display optical system that is capable of substantially simultaneously displaying virtual images at a plurality of distances even with a simple configuration, and an image display device using the virtual image display optical system. A virtual image display optical system (30) according to the present invention is provided with: a display element (11); a projection optical system (15) that enlarges an image formed on the display element (11); a diffusing screen (16) that has a diffusing function, and is positioned on the light emission side of the projection optical system (15); and a virtual image forming optical system (17) that converts an image on the diffusing screen (16) into a virtual image, wherein the virtual image display optical system (30) is further provided with a positioning changing device (62) that changes a position of the diffusing screen (16).

Abstract: The operating unit for a vehicle, in particular for a vehicle component, is provided with a housing (10) which has an operating element (12), such as a display for example, and is designed to be secured in a device, in particular in a vehicle dashboard. The operating element (12) is elastically mounted on the housing (10). An actuator (16) is additionally provided for mechanically exciting the operating element (12) when an operation of the operating element (12) has been detected. Finally, the operating unit also has a vibration compensating mass (20) which can be mechanically excited by the actuator or by one actuator (16) when an operation of the operating element (12) has been detected and/or which is mounted on the housing (10) and can be moved in order to substantially compensate for forces acting on the housing (10) when the operating element (12) is moved.

Abstract: A vehicle drive system that ensures brake force in the event of failure of a brake device or a controller. In vehicle drive system, a first brake device applies a brake torque to a pair of front wheels and a second brake device applies a brake torque to a pair of rear wheels. A first brake system includes a first controller and the first brake device, and a second brake system includes a second controller and the second brake device. In the event of occurrence of failure in one of the first brake system and the second brake system, only the other brake system generates brake torque.

Abstract: A method includes plugging a plug into a socket, wherein the plugging includes pushing the plug into the socket at least up to a point that a latch clicks into the plug and locks the plug in place. Pressing down on a lever that rotates around an axis causes the lever to be pushed down. This results in the latch moving away from the plug and unlocking the plug from the socket, to thereby allow the plug to be separated from the socket.

Abstract: A vehicle thermal management system including a cabin thermal loop, a battery thermal loop, a parallel valve assembly, and a controller is provided. The cabin thermal loop may include a first chiller. The battery thermal loop may include a second chiller and a high-voltage (HV) battery. The parallel valve assembly selectively may link the thermal loops. The controller may be programmed to, responsive to detection of a high load condition, command the parallel valve assembly to link the thermal loops such that the chillers operate together to cool a vehicle cabin and the HV battery. The parallel valve assembly may include a three-way valve and a conduit system selectively connecting the chillers, the three-way valve, and the HV battery.

Abstract: A wear degree information acquiring device includes a power cable measuring unit which measures a distance from a predetermined position of a vehicle to a wearing part coming into contact with the vehicle among power cables configured to supply power to the vehicle, and a distance from the predetermined position of the vehicle to a non-wearing part not coming into contact with the vehicle among the power cables; and a wear degree information acquiring unit which acquires information indicating a degree of wear of the power cable, on the basis of a difference between the distance from the predetermined position of the vehicle to the wearing part and the distance from the predetermined position of the vehicle to the non-wearing part.

Abstract: A system includes a seat having an upholstery, an infrared-light source spaced from the seat and aimed at the seat, and an infrared sensor having a field of view. The seat is disposed in the field of view. Infrared-indicator threads are threaded with the upholstery and include exposed portions overlapping the upholstery in a pattern.

Abstract: A pressure sensor includes a first layer of electrically insulating material, a second layer of electrically insulating material superposed on the first layer, and at least one electrical switch. The electrical switch includes: at least one electrical contact associated with the first layer, and an electrical conductor associated with a flexible portion of the second layer, which is separate from the first layer and is directly superposed on said electrical contacts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to trail compliant side-by-side all terrain vehicles.

Abstract: A rotary car seat facilitating getting in/out of a car includes: a frame portion constituting a framework of a seat and supporting a load; and a sheath portion formed outside the frame portion. The frame portion includes a backrest frame constituting a framework of a backrest seat and supporting a load, and a cushion frame constituting a framework of a cushion seat and supporting a load. The cushion frame includes an upper frame plate on which the sheath portion is seated, a lower frame plate formed beneath the upper frame plate, a link portion connecting the upper frame plate to be able to rotate on the lower frame plate, and a position setting mechanism is configured to set an area of rotation of the upper frame plate. The lower frame plate is connected to the backrest frame, and the upper frame plate is not connected to the backrest frame such that the upper frame plate can solely rotate independently. The upper frame plate includes a roller portion having a wheel.

Abstract: The recliner mechanism includes a housing plate, a recliner heart and an encapsulating ring. The recliner heart is mounted to the housing plate and operable in an unlocked state permitting relative rotation between a seatback and a seat bottom and a locked state preventing relative rotation between the seatback and the seat bottom. The encapsulating ring is attached to the housing plate.

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: Suspension systems and grounds maintenance vehicles incorporating the same are disclosed. The suspension system may include biasing elements or springs that may be adjusted to vary the preload and thus change the spring and dampening characteristics of the suspension system. In some embodiments, the system may include an adjustment mechanism that permits simultaneous adjustment of two springs via a single action. In other embodiments, features adapted to assist an operator with mounting/dismounting the vehicle are disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicle seat carpet backer assembly includes a carpet piece and resin/fiber material joined and molded to form a resin/fiber backer panel of a defined shape. A flexible toe-kick portion is provided a seamless transition between the upper carpet portion of the resin/fiber, upper carpet, panel portion and the lower carpet portion of the flexible toe-kick portion. A method includes providing a carpet piece cut to a size and shape and a sized resin/fiber panel material. The resin/fiber panel material is heated and placed with a top section of the carpet in a molding press to fuse them together. A shaped assembly is then formed with flanges which are inserted in channels of a seat. A polypropylene reinforcement sheet is attached to a lower section of the carpet that was not subjected to the molding press. Elastic bands are sewn to the lower edge of the backer assembly.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes right and left side frames 10, and an elastic member (cushion spring 20) run between the right and left side frames 10. The right and left side frames 10 include side walls 11 disposed opposite to each other in a lateral direction, and flange portions (upper flange portions 12) respectively extending laterally inward from the side walls 11, and the elastic member is attached to the flange portions.

Abstract: A leg rest having a distortion preventing function, according to the present disclosure, includes: a fixed bracket fixedly provided at the front of the lower end of a vehicle seat frame; a rotating bracket provided at the front of the fixed bracket so as to be rotatable in a vertical direction; a driving unit connected to the lower surface of the rotating bracket so as to rotate the rotating bracket; a tilting unit respectively supporting both sides of the rotating bracket so as to intermediate between the fixed bracket and the rotating bracket, and tilting the rotating bracket in the longitudinal direction of the fixed bracket; and a link bracket intermediating between the driving unit and the tilting unit so as to prevent horizontal distortion when the rotating bracket rotates.

Abstract: A grommet apparatus for a vehicle having a first floor and a second floor, and including a pin, a post, a slot grommet and a snap grommet. The pin is fixedly attached to a vehicle floor. The post is attached to the pin. The slot grommet includes a slot-grommet base member and an attachment member attached to each other such that the first floor is positioned therebetween. The pin and the post extend through the slot-grommet base member and the attachment member. The snap grommet is removably coupled to the post and includes a snap-grommet base member and a connecting member that are attached to each other such that the second floor is positioned therebetween. The pin and the post extend at least partially through the snap-grommet base member and the connecting member.

Abstract: An in-cabin cup holder which holds a cup includes an upper holder having a cup opening into which the cup is inserted, and a lower holder placed below the upper holder. The lower holder has a recess with a bottom that is positioned below the cup opening and that supports the inserted cup from below, and a side wall that is provided at a periphery of the recess with the bottom, and that surrounds a space above the recess with the bottom. A discharge port for discharging liquid is formed on the side wall.

Abstract: A hopper door opening and closing apparatus operates a door on a hopper discharge opening. A pair of motorized linear actuators, each having an extendable rod, are mounted to support rails on opposite sides of the door. A bracket connects the rods to the door. A controller selectively activates the linear actuators to extend the rods and thereby move the door to an open position that permits material to flow through the lower opening and selectively activates the linear actuators to retract rods and thereby move the door to a closed position covering the lower opening.

Abstract: A rail is strapped to a tailgate and allows utility attachments to be quick-connected to the rail without the need for tools to connect and disconnect the utility attachments. The rail length can be configured for small, mid and full-size truck tailgates. Thus, a one package-fits-all design is provided.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein seek to provide an anchor spade attachment that includes a ground engaging component comprising a platform, a first plurality of teeth and a second plurality of teeth. A first body is longitudinally affixed to the ground engaging component. A second body is longitudinally affixed to the first body. A plurality of buttresses are each orthogonally affixed to the platform, the first body, and the second body. The first plurality of teeth are positioned orthogonal and adjacent to the platform. The second plurality of teeth are positioned orthogonal and adjacent to the platform. The first body and the second body are each positioned orthogonal to the ground engaging component. The first body is centrally positioned on the platform. The platform longitudinally traverses the first body. The second body longitudinally traverses the first body. The second body extends beyond the first body.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system and method for tying down an object that employs one or more tie downs. Each tie down includes a flexible connector having first and second end portions and a floating cleat. When the object is properly tied down, the flexible connector and the floating cleat are suspended between the object and an anchor point.

Abstract: This invention refers to a mobile room, which is designed to expand its interior spaces through a mechanism driven by a motor, which can be used as an auditorium or conference room, and can be installed temporarily in areas where there are no rooms or conventional audiences.

Abstract: A cover for covering a car or luggage on top of a car is described. The cover is made of a stretchy material such that it can expand to tightly fit the size and shape of a large variety of items or vehicles. Thus, the material composition as well as cover layers are crucial in obtaining the optimal balance of flexibility and protection. In many embodiments securing mechanisms are provided around the base of the cover as well as over the top of the cover to aid in securing the cover over the items or vehicle. In some embodiments a lower cover is provided which sits under items on top of a vehicle and protects the roof of the vehicle from the items.

Abstract: Provided are: a lamp body (21) housing a light source; a joint (24) secured to a lower portion of the lamp body (21); a bracket (30) connected with the joint (24); and an actuator (40) including a movable shaft (42) that moves upward and downward. The joint (24) is connected to the bracket (30) through a fulcrum member (50) pivotable to the bracket (30), and the movable shaft (42) is connected to the joint (24) on the rear side of the fulcrum member (50).

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp system includes a vehicle supported power and control system including a data bus. A sensor module can be connected to the data bus to provide information related to environmental conditions or information relating to presence and position of other vehicles and pedestrians. A separate headlamp controller can be connected to the vehicle supported power and control system and the sensor module through the bus. The headlamp controller can include an image frame buffer that can refresh held images at greater than 30 Hz speed. An active LED pixel array can be connected to the headlamp controller to project light according to a pattern and intensity defined by the image held in the image frame buffer and a standby image buffer can be connected to the image frame buffer to hold a default image.

Abstract: An exterior door handle assembly for a vehicular door includes a base portion and a handle portion. The base portion is configured to mount at an exterior door handle region of the vehicular door and the handle portion is movable relative to the base portion to actuate a door opening latch mechanism. A pocket lighting and sensing module includes at least one LED and at least one light sensor. The LED, when energized, emits light to illuminate a pocket surface at the base portion. With the LED energized to emit light, the light sensor senses the light emitted by the LED and reflected off the pocket surface. Responsive to light sensed by the light sensor with the light emitting diode energized being below a threshold level, the pocket lighting and sensing module determines presence of a person's hand at the handle portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device for a motor vehicle (10) that has one or preferably two such lighting devices that are set up to produce a headlamp flasher signaling function, the lighting device being associated with a controller, the controller controlling the lighting device upon activation of the headlamp flasher signaling function to produce, from the lighting device, a headlamp flasher light distribution, especially in the form of a high beam light distribution (LHV), especially for a defined period of time, in an area in front of the at least one lighting device or in an area in front of the vehicle (10).

Abstract: A method for controlling one or more lights of a light system supported by a vehicle is provided. The method includes receiving sensor system data from a sensor system supported by the vehicle and determining a current status associated with the one or more lights of the vehicle light system. The method includes determining an updated status associated with the one or more lights of the vehicle light system based on the sensor system data. The method also includes transmitting instructions to the light system. The instructions cause the one or more lights to adjust their current status based on the updated status.

Abstract: A stowage bin assembly of a vehicle includes one or more interior light-emitting elements that are configured to illuminate a baggage retaining chamber of the stowage bin assembly. The stowage bin assembly is within an interior cabin of the vehicle.

Abstract: A light pipe assembly including an interior panel of a vehicle and a light pipe. The interior panel includes a channel integrally formed within the interior panel, where the channel has an engagement face, and a plurality of integrated retaining hooks are arranged along the channel. The plurality of integrated retaining hooks are spaced apart from one another and extend over the channel such that an engagement face of the plurality of integrated retaining hooks is arranged opposite the engagement face of the channel. The light pipe is arranged within the channel, where the light pipe is in direct contact with the engagement face of the plurality of integrated retaining hooks and the engagement face of the channel.

Abstract: A planar decorative material (11), for interior furnishing, with perforations (12), in particular for the automotive industry, which serves to be illuminated, on its rear side (13), with a illumination device (18) and permits a part of the light of the illumination device (18) to pass from the rear side (13) of the decorative material (11) through the perforations (12) to the visible side (14) of the decorative material (11), wherein a film (20) adheres onto the rear side (13) of the decorative material (11), and the perforations (12) extend through the film (20) as far as to the visible side (14) of the decorative material (11), and the film (20) is an adhesive film activatable by increase in temperature and/or pressure, which can be permanently adhesively-bonded onto the illumination device (18) under increase in temperature to a temperature T2 and/or increase in pressure to a pressure p2. The present invention also relates to a manufacturing method.

Abstract: An out-of-vehicle notification device includes a traveling state detecting unit configured to detect a traveling state of the host vehicle, a first output unit configured to output a sound to an outside of the host vehicle, and a notification control unit configured to cause the first output unit to output a traveling notification sound indicating that the host vehicle is traveling when the host vehicle is traveling and to output a vehicle stoppage notification sound indicating that the host vehicle is stopped when the host vehicle is stopped. The traveling notification sound is a continuous sound continuously output. The vehicle stoppage notification sound is an intermittent sound intermittently output or a repetitive sound of which an intensity is repeatedly changed.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an information system with at least one pattern generator having a plurality of light nodes, each light node including at least one light emitting element, such as an LED. The at least one pattern generator is positioned with regard to a user of the apparatus such that it is located in the peripheral view of the user. A controller is operatively coupled to the pattern generator and configured to selectively initiate the generation of a visual light pattern on the pattern generator, the visual light pattern being indicative of information which is to be provided to the user of the apparatus.

Abstract: A vehicle camera device is suitable to be provided in a first vehicle. The vehicle camera device receives a distance between the first vehicle and a second vehicle, detects the environment brightness information, and generates an angle value and a power value according to the distance and the environment brightness information, so as to adjust an angle of depression and a power of an infrared illumination module according to the angle value and the power value.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an imaging control apparatus, a method for controlling the imaging control apparatus, and a mobile body that can improve the distance measurement accuracy of a stereo camera mounted in a vehicle. A set of cameras included in a stereo camera system is arranged in line, on a side surface of a main body of a vehicle, in a vertical direction relative to a road surface. Further, in order from a front side of columns of pixels arranged in an array, imaged pixel signals are sequentially read in the vertical direction in units of pixels for each of the columns of the pixels. The present disclosure can be applied to an in-vehicle system.

Abstract: A mobile body surroundings display method is performed by a mobile body surroundings display apparatus that includes an image capturing element that acquires surroundings information on a mobile body by image capturing, a controller that creates a captured image using the surroundings information and a virtual image representing a situation around the mobile body, and a display that displays the virtual image. The method detects an attention-required range around the mobile body, creates a captured image of the attention-required range, and displays the captured image of the attention-required range on the display.

Abstract: A weapon stowage and mounting system for a military vehicle, wherein the weapon stowage and mounting system secures a weapon such as an M16 or M249 emplaced therein and retains such weapon from flying about as a secondary projectile in the event of a vehicle roll over, vehicle collision or vehicle blast event, The weapon stowage and mounting system allows for stowage of a weapon with loaded ammunition magazines, grenade launchers, forward hand grips, and/or rails and scopes still attached to the weapon, thus allowing maintenance of constant mission readiness. The weapon stowage and mounting system also includes a panel of UMWPE material that is positioned in line with the muzzle of a stowed weapon to fully capture a bullet in the event of an accidental discharge of the weapon.

Abstract: In order to provide a roof box system (100) for a motor vehicle (11) which is easy to handle and which can be used in many different ways and which features an aerodynamically advantageous shape, it is proposed that the roof box system (100) shall include a roof (10) of a motor vehicle (11) which includes at least one ceiling element (13) which is installed on at least one roof base element (12) and an insertion element (18) with at least one outer wall. Pursuant to the invention, the at least one ceiling element (13) can be moved from an initial state to a receiving state so that an interspace (15) suitable for receiving the insertion element (18) is formed, and, in the receiving state, the insertion element (18) can be arranged in the interspace (15) so that the at least one outer wall of the insertion element (18) forms an outer surface (26, 27) of the roof box system (100).

Abstract: Methods and systems for fuel storage and transportation are provided. A support assembly for supporting a plurality of fuel containers may comprise a plurality of end support members, and a plurality of side support members that are detachably coupled to the plurality of end support members. The plurality of fuel containers may be configured to be located on a plurality of different planes when supported by the support assembly, in a manner that permits the support assembly to accommodate a plurality of tailgates of different shapes and/or dimensions.

Abstract: A method of stitching panoramic optical images around a vehicle having, receiving a plurality of optical images from a plurality of image sensors mounted on the vehicle of a plurality of objects surrounding the vehicle, overlapping optical images of the plurality of objects surrounding the vehicle, identifying seams between the plurality of objects surrounding the vehicle within the plurality of optical images, receiving a plurality of radar images from a plurality of radar sensors mounted on the vehicle indicating at least one direction and at least one distance of at least one of the plurality objects surrounding the vehicle, linking the plurality of optical images of the plurality of objects surrounding the its vehicle to the plurality of radar images and stitching the plurality of optical images based on the plurality of radar images.

Abstract: An over-mount structure for over-mounting a vehicle start/stop button that is mounted in a housing with a gap defined between an outer periphery of the start/stop button and an inner periphery of the housing. The over-mount structure includes a mounting body having a first, generally cylindrical, mounting portion having a wall thickness sized to be received within the gap and having an inner diameter sized to make a removable press-fit engagement with an outer diameter of the start/stop button. The mounting body also includes a second generally cylindrical mounting portion, integral with the first mounting portion and in opposing relation therewith. A faceplate is removably coupled to the second mounting portion to cover an end thereof.

Abstract: A vehicular interior trim includes: an interior trim member provided with an engagement hole; and an elastic member attached to a surface of the interior trim member and including a protrusion provided on a back surface and to be inserted in the engagement hole. The protrusion includes an engagement piece to be engaged with an external edge of the engagement hole, and the interior trim member includes a recess that surrounds an internal edge of the engagement hole.

Abstract: A resin-molded component includes a mounting member which protrudes from a back surface of a main body and to which an attachment component is attached. The mounting member includes two side walls upstanding from the back surface and facing with each other, a connect part that connects respective tips of these side walls, and a mounting seat-surface which covers these side walls and the connect part and to which an attachment component is fastened. A hollow space is formed between the step, second side-wall part, connect part and the main body.