Abstract: In a tire 2, in a normal state, a profile of a tread surface 22 includes a crown circular arc as a circular arc representing a profile of a portion including an equator PC, and the crown circular arc has a radius of not less than 1600 mm and not greater than 2000 mm. On a ground-contact surface 52 obtained when a load is applied to the tire 2 in the normal state and the tread surface 22 is brought into contact with a flat road surface, an ultra-light load shape index F30 is higher than a light load shape index F60, the ultra-light load shape index F30 is not less than 1.10 and not greater than 1.20, and the light load shape index F60 is not less than 1.04 and not greater than 1.14.

Abstract: A tyre includes a crown land portion, an outboard middle land portion, an outboard shoulder land portion, an outboard crown circumferential groove, an outboard shoulder circumferential groove, an inboard middle land portion, an inboard shoulder land portion, an inboard crown circumferential groove, and an inboard shoulder circumferential groove. The outboard middle land portion is provided with full-opened outboard middle sipe that are inclined to a tyre axial direction. The outboard middle sipes each have two opposite sipe-edge portions provided with chamfer portions. In each chamfer portion of each outboard middle sipe, chamfer widths at both ends of the outboard middle sipe are larger than a chamfer width of a central portion of the outboard middle sipe. The outboard shoulder land portion is provided with outboard shoulder sipes that are inclined in the same direction as the outboard middle sipes to the tyre axial direction.

Abstract: A tire includes a circumferential direction groove and plural protrusions. The circumferential direction groove is formed in a tread face so as to open toward an outer side in a tire radial direction. The plural protrusions are formed so as to project to a projection height of from 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm from a groove bottom face or a groove side face of the circumferential direction groove, and are spaced apart by a spacing of from 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm.

Abstract: A tire includes a tread portion bound with an intended tire rotational direction. The tread portion is provided a plurality of blocks. Each of the blocks includes a first ground contact edge, which is a ground contact edge on a heel side in the tire rotational direction, and a second ground contact edge, which is the ground contact edge on a toe side in the tire rotational direction. A second tire radius which is a tire radius at the second ground contact edge is larger than a first tire radius which is the tire radius at the first ground contact edge.

Abstract: A vehicle comprising wheels having tires can be monitored to obtain information regarding the vehicle, including information regarding the wheels, such as an indication of a physical state of a tire and/or other component of the wheel based on at least 3D recognition and/or 2D recognition of image data of the tire and/or other wheel component.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire comprises a sidewall portion of which outer surface is provided with a decorative portion extending in the tire circumferential direction in an arc shape. The decorative portion is formed from a first pattern area and a second pattern area having different surface aspects. When the decorative portion is divided into a number N of decorative zones (N>2) by equally-spaced parallel straight lines which are perpendicular to a reference center line extending in a tire radial direction, percentages of occupied area of the first pattern area in the respective decorative zones are gradually increased from the radially innermost decorative zone to the radially outermost decorative zone.

Abstract: A pneumatic includes a pair of sidewall portions. At least one of the sidewall portions is provided on an outer surface thereof with a first protruding portion arranged on an outer side in a tire radial direction and a second protruding portion arranged on a radially inner side. Both protruding portions are formed so as to be convex outward in a tire axial direction. The second protruding portion has a protruding apex surface formed of a different colored rubber material having a different color from an outer surface of the first protruding portion. A distance in the tire radial direction between an inner edge in the tire radial direction of the first protruding portion and an outer edge in the tire radial direction of the second protruding portion is 40% or more and 220% or less of a length in the tire radial direction of the second protruding portion.

Abstract: In a pneumatic tire, a plurality of side blocks include a first side block and a second side block that are adjacent in a tire circumferential direction, the first side block comprises a first recess that is recessed in a tire width direction and that is disposed at a location which is separated from an edge of an end in the tire circumferential direction of the first side block, and the second side block comprises a first convexity that protrudes in the tire width direction and that is disposed at a location which is separated from an edge of an end in the tire circumferential direction of the second side block.

Abstract: A tire damage detection system (10) is provided with an image data acquisition unit (120) which acquires image data including a rim wheel and a tire side part of a tire assembled to the rim wheel, a rim information acquisition unit (130) which acquires rim information including a radial size of the rim wheel associated with the tire, an damage detection unit (140) which detects an damage portion of the tire side part on the basis of the image data and detects a size of the damage portion with reference to a diameter of the rim wheel based on the rim information, and an output unit (150) which outputs information on the damage portion detected by the damage detection unit (140).

Abstract: A system (1) for the management of data pertaining to a wheel service comprises: a database (2) including, for each tyre of a plurality of tyres, a tyre identification code; at least one tyre measurement parameter representing a physical quantity linked to the tyre or to the use thereof, and a related time mark, which indicates the time the tyre measurement parameter was captured; a knowledge dataset (3) containing reference data; a processor (4) having access to the database (2) and to the knowledge dataset (3) and programmed to process the at least one tyre measurement parameter and the reference data and to generate derived data.

Abstract: An arrangement comprises a tire casing, an electronic device for measuring a mounted assembly and an interface for bonding the casing and the electronic device, made of elastomeric material and covering the electronic device. The measuring electronic device comprises: a UHF radiofrequency antenna; and a circuit board with an electronic chip coupled to the UHF radiofrequency antenna and a sensor for measuring a parameter of the mounted assembly. The tire casing comprises: a crown, two sidewalls and two beads of revolution about a reference axis and first and second surfaces located internally and externally to the tire casing; and a median plane perpendicular to the reference axis. The interface is fastened in line with the crown to the second surface of the tire casing, and the feed point is located axially in the central region of the crown.

Abstract: The invention concerns a system and a method for detecting potential damages to tires of motor vehicles due to impacts against/on obstacles.

Abstract: A retaining clip for constraining a heat shield for use with an aircraft wheel assembly. The retaining clip includes a first end and a second end axially opposite the first end, the first end being opposite the second end along a longitudinal axis. The retaining clip further includes a first side and a second side each having a curvature forming a U-shaped cross section such that an outer edge of each of the first side and the second side extends back towards the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An amphibious vehicle power train having an engine (2) with an output shaft (4), driving an input member (6) of a variable speed change transmission (11). The speed change transmission, which may be a continuously variable transmission is arranged to drive road wheels through an output member (8). The engine also drives a marine propulsion unit (24). The axis of the output member (8) is above the axis of the input member (6). Four wheel drive may be provided (FIG. 2).

Abstract: An amphibious pumping vehicle has a floatable vehicle body, a ground engaging propulsion structure, a fluid pump, a plurality of fluid nozzles comprising a first fluid nozzle connected by a fluid conduit to the fluid pump and at least one second fluid nozzle connected to the fluid conduit, a valve structure in the fluid conduit, the plurality of fluid nozzles and the valve structure co-operating to provide directional control and motive power for the vehicle when floating, and a power source configured to provide power to both the ground engaging propulsion structure and the fluid pump.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a vertical take-off and landing triphibian flight vehicle, which can travel in land, water and air. The triphibian vehicle is based on the structure of an ordinary electric automobile. Its airscrew module is stored in the front and rear spaces of the triphibian vehicle body. The triphibian vehicle has land mode, air mode, water mode. These three modes are achieved by the positional changes of the airscrew module. The triphibian vehicle does not require the runway, which can take off and landing vertically. Its self-powered power supply provides the unlimited power to the triphibian vehicle itself, eliminating the need for charging, and no mileage restrictions.

Abstract: A vehicle suspension component (16), such as a lower control arm, that includes first and second stamped metal shells (30, 32) and several connection nodes (36, 38, 40) for operably connecting the suspension component to the rest of the vehicle suspension system. The first and second stamped metal shells may be stamped from next generation steel that is lightweight and strong, and are joined together in a clam shell or box-style type design. Each of the connection nodes includes a fixed attachment end (92, 192) and a movable attachment end (94, 194), wherein the fixed attachment end may be sandwiched between the shell connection node portions of the first and second stamped metal shells and welded thereto, whereas the movable attachment end movably or pivotably attaches the vehicle suspension component to the vehicle suspension system.

Abstract: An electric height control device may include: an oil storage part configured to store oil therein; a motor driving part inserted into the oil storage part and driven when power is applied thereto; a hydraulic block part coupled to the motor driving part, connected to the oil storage part, and configured to amplify oil; and a control part coupled to the hydraulic block part, and configured to control the motor driving part and the hydraulic block part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic system for controlling or regulating a hydraulic cylinder comprising—at least one hydraulic cylinder, at least one hydraulic unit by means of which the hydraulic cylinder can be optionally connected to a pressure source and a tank and at least one control or regulating device for controlling or regulating the supply of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic cylinder, the control or regulating device forms a first assembly and the hydraulic unit forms a second assembly which are structurally separate from one another and fluidically connected, wherein the supply of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic cylinder can be predominantly controlled or regulated by the control or regulating device from outside the hydraulic unit and wherein the hydraulic unit is rigidly fastened on the hydraulic cylinder.

Abstract: A suspension apparatus includes a valve device provided between an upper chamber and a lower chamber of each of hydraulic cylinders and configured to establish and block communication between these chambers. The valve device includes a first passage and an extension-side damping force generation mechanism. Hydraulic oil flows out from the upper chamber into the first passage due to a movement of a piston in a cylinder of each of the hydraulic cylinders. The extension-side damping force generation mechanism includes a damping valve and a back-pressure chamber. The damping valve is disposed in the first passage, and generates a damping force by restricting a flow of the hydraulic oil generated due to a sliding movement of the piston. The back-pressure chamber applies an inner pressure thereof to this damping valve in a valve-closing direction.

Abstract: An air conditioning unit includes an air conditioning case, a connector that is attached to an end of a first pipe connected to a first heat exchanger, a second pipe connected to a second heat exchanger, and a gasket being a sheet in shape. The gasket includes a first opening and a second opening. The gasket is adhered to a contact surface of the air conditioning case with the connector inserted into the first opening and with the second pipe inserted into the second opening. The periphery of the second opening in the gasket is compressed by the second pipe. The gasket includes a surface including an adhesive area that includes at least a periphery of the first opening and an adhesive-less area that includes at least a periphery of the second opening. The adhesive is applied to the adhesive area and is not applied to the adhesive-less area.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media provide a provide an apparatus for initializing cooling circulation with a de-gas pumping system in a vehicle. The apparatus includes a de-gas tank filled with cooling liquid, disposed at a first height within a chamber of the vehicle, a pump connected with the de-gas tank via a pipe, disposed at a second height lower than the first height within the chamber, and a filling reservoir disposed in proximity to the pump and at a substantially similar height with the second height within the chamber.

Abstract: A temperature control method, including periodically sensing an air temperature of a space, and periodically sensing a surface temperature of each of a plurality of interior surfaces; in response to the air temperature and the surface temperatures being less than a target temperature, calculating an air heating duration of an air conditioner and a surface heating duration of each of a plurality of heater devices arranged in an array according to the target temperature, the air temperature and the surface temperatures; performing an air heating operation according to the air heating duration and performing surface heating operations according to the surface heating durations; and in response to the air temperature currently sensed and the surface temperatures currently sensed reaching the target temperature, instructing the air conditioner to stop performing the air heating operation.

Abstract: There are included a first heat exchanger (42) for causing heat to be exchanged between refrigerant and air in an interior of a vehicle (1), a heating circuit (36) for causing the refrigerant with a temperature higher than that of the air in the interior of the vehicle to circulate through the first heat exchanger, a secondary battery (21) where charging and discharging of power are performed, a cooling water circuit (50) for causing cooling water that exchanges heat with the secondary battery to circulate, a second heat exchanger (61) for causing heat to be exchanged between the refrigerant and the cooling water, the second heat exchanger being provided in a manner including a portion of the heating circuit downstream of the first heat exchanger and a portion of the cooling water circuit, and a case (23) for covering the secondary battery, the cooling water circuit, and the second heat exchanger.

Abstract: A reefer truck power unit employs a plurality of power sources including roof mounted solar panels, momentum generation, shore power and high capacity storage batteries. The refrigeration system is configured for refrigerating a payload area of the vehicle utilizing power from the power sources, and employs a voltage converter for augmenting the power from the propulsion vehicle source for use with a native vehicle charging//starting system, and a transport load transformer for converting power from the power sources to 3 phase power for powering the refrigeration system. A bank of batteries stores power from the sources for subsequent dispersal to the refrigeration unit.

Abstract: A modular, roof-mounted air-conditioning system for a vehicle includes at least two similar air-conditioning modules for air-conditioning areas within the vehicle, wherein the air-conditioning modules are combined to form a functional assembly, and wherein the assembly can be installed on a roof of the vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle air conditioning device, which is an air conditioning device using an integrated heat pump system, and in which left and right independent air conditionings can be implemented in a simple structure such that the left and right air volumes may be automatically controlled, the ability to mix hot and cold air is improved, and sufficient space can be secured inside a vehicle.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicle air-conditioning apparatus heat pump system configured so that an excessive increase in the temperature (superheat degree) of refrigerant discharged from a compressor can be prevented in air-heating operation. The heat pump system (HP) includes a compressor (C) and an indoor heat exchanger (HXC2) on a refrigerant circuit (RC). A first branched flow path (BC1) on which a first expansion mechanism (EX1) of which opening degree is adjustable and a first heat absorption heat exchanger (HXA1) are arranged in series and a second branched flow path (BC2) on which a second expansion mechanism (EX2) of which opening degree is adjustable and a second heat absorption heat exchanger (HXA2) are arranged in series are arranged in parallel on the refrigerant circuit extending from the indoor heat exchanger to the compressor.

Abstract: A housing (30) to be mounted on a motor vehicle door (4) is disclosed. The housing includes a first air inlet (35) for admitting a first air stream (FR) into the housing (30), an air outlet (36), a chamber (37), delimited by at least one partition (38), arranged inside the housing (30), a second air inlet (39) for directly admitting a second air stream (FE) into the chamber (37), the first air inlet (35), the chamber (37) and the air outlet (36) being fluidically connected. According to the invention, the housing (30) comprises at least one movable flap (64, 74, 78). Also disclosed is an assembly of a door (4), comprising a housing support (61), and of such a housing (30).

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat treatment system (1) for a vehicle, comprising a coolant circuit (2) and a heat transfer fluid loop (3), the heat transfer fluid loop (3) comprising at least one heat exchanger (12, 35) configured to dissipate heat in an air flow (18, 19), the coolant circuit (2) comprising, in this order and according to a direction of circulation of the coolant in the coolant circuit (2), at least one compression device (4), a first heat exchanger (5) which thermally couples the heat transfer fluid loop (3) with the coolant circuit (2), a device (6) for accumulation of the coolant, a first passage (8) of an internal heat exchanger (7), an expansion member (9), a second heat exchanger (10) arranged in order to be passed through by an air flow (19) external to a passenger compartment of the vehicle and a second passage (11) of the internal heat exchanger (7).

Abstract: A vehicle flap, such as a tailgate, has an inner shell, such as an inner metal sheet, an outer shell, such as an outer metal sheet, connected to the inner shell, and at least one reinforcement tube. The reinforcement tube is arranged between the inner shell and outer shell and is connected to the inner shell and/or outer shell.

Abstract: A seal structure is applied to a vehicle including a vehicle body that includes a roof opening, and a movable panel and a fixed panel that close the roof opening. The seal structure includes a flange extending along an opening edge of the roof opening, and a weather strip that includes a holding groove into which the flange is inserted, and blocks a gap generated between the vehicle body, and the movable panel and the fixed panel. A tip of the flange includes a plurality of notches with respect to an extending direction of the flange. The weather strip includes an inner wall and an outer wall facing each other across the holding groove, and a connection wall that connects the inner wall and the outer wall in a position corresponding to the notch.

Abstract: A protective cover for vehicle movement that includes: a contact layer including a plurality of fibres made of a hydrophobic material, where the contact layer is arranged to be laid on an external surface of a vehicle; a protection layer including a laminate made of a plastic material engaged on the contact layer; a plurality of welding spots distributed over a surface of the protective cover, according to a predetermined pattern recurring over the surface, the welding spots structurally stabilizing the contact layer and joining the latter to the protection layer. The welding spots are distributed over the surface of the protective cover according to a percentage of welded area not higher than 17% of the total reference surface and the pattern of the welding spots which recurs over the reference total surface of the protective cover defines on the latter a plurality of dampening swellings.

Abstract: The present disclosure envisages an arrangement for mounting a powertrain of a four-wheeled vehicle of a body-on-frame type, wherein the powertrain is mounted on a chassis in an orientation transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The mounting arrangement comprises a right-side powertrain mounting assembly 310 for supporting the powertrain 100 on the right-hand side, a left-side powertrain mounting assembly 320 for supporting the powertrain 100 on the left-hand side of the vehicle, and a powertrain roll-restricting and mounting assembly 330 for supporting the powertrain 100 on the rear side of the powertrain 100. The right-side powertrain mounting assembly 310 and the left-side powertrain mounting assembly 320 comprise a right isolating element 316 and a left isolating element 326 respectively, and the powertrain roll-restricting and mounting assembly 330 comprises a roll restricting and isolating element 334.

Abstract: A vehicle drive device with a reduction device includes an input driving unit that provides a driving force, a transmission part comprising a first rotor, a second rotor, and a stator stacked in a rotational axial direction of the input driving unit, and an output part connected to one of the first rotor or the second rotor. In particular, the input driving unit is connected to the other of the first rotor or the second rotor.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine, an electric-power generator, an electric motor and a transmission device. The transmission device includes an input gear, an output gear, an intermediate gear, a case and a connection-disconnection device. The connection-disconnection device is configured to switch between connecting and disconnecting a path along which the drive force is inputted to the input gear. When viewed from a direction long a rotational axis, a rotational axis of an intermediate gear is positioned vertically higher than a straight line that links a rotational axis of the input gear and a rotational axis of the output gear.

Abstract: A hybrid module for a hybrid vehicle is disclosed. The hybrid module has two clutches located radially inward of an electric motor, and in their own respective fluid chamber. Fluid from one chamber can cool one of the clutches. Then the fluid can travel axially to the other chamber to cool the other clutch. The hybrid module can include a wall assembly between the two clutches, separating the fluid chambers. After the fluid cools both clutches, the fluid is directed to the wall assembly, and passes through two walls, radially outwardly, to spray onto the electric motor to cool the motor.

Abstract: A suspension and traction system (MC) is described for vehicles equipped with a frame and a propulsive element (R.), which by rolling on the ground (T) is adapted to move the vehicle relative to the ground (T). A rotary electric motor (12) operates two rotors (14, 16) independently controllable from one another to supply two epicycloidal mechanisms (20, 30) whose outer ring gears (28, 38) are independently movable to rotate about the respective solar gear (24, 34) and rigidly connected substantially to a same point (P) of the frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ventilation device (20) of a motor vehicle, this device comprising: an air passage (21) for air set in forced movement, in particular by suction, at least one anti-turbulence shield (25; 26) arranged to be placed in the air passage at a location chosen so as to prevent turbulence from forming.

Abstract: A fuel adapter includes: an adapter main body, an outer panel-side seal part, and an inner panel-side seal part. The adapter main body is formed of a rigid plastic. The outer panel-side seal part and the inner panel-side seal part are formed of a flexible plastic to be elastically deformable. The inner panel-side seal part is capable of being subject to a deflection deformation that absorbs a variation of a relative position between the outer panel and the inner panel.

Abstract: A lock device of a fuel tank cap includes: a cap configured to open and close a fuel filler port; an operating unit; a fastening unit movable in conjunction with an operation of the operating unit; a lock unit configured to lock movement of the fastening unit from a fastening position to a allowing position; and a detection switch configured to detect start of the movement of the fastening unit accompanying the operation of the operating unit. The fastening unit includes: a first fastening unit of which the start of movement can be detected by the detection switch; and a second fastening unit which enables locking by the lock unit and which is integrally moved with the first fastening unit after the first fastening unit is moved by a predetermined dimension so that the second fastening unit can be moved from the fastening position to the allowing position.

Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle including a frame having longitudinally-spaced ends defining a first longitudinal axis, and an engine supported by the frame. The engine includes a crankshaft defining a second longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the first longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A tractor according includes a running vehicle body, a floor provided on the running vehicle body and serving as a floor surface of an operation part in which a driver is located, a floor bracket configured to support the floor, a fuel tank provided below the floor, and a pedal configured to move the running vehicle body forward or backward and having pivot shafts provided on the floor bracket between the floor and the fuel tank.

Abstract: An instrument panel for a leisure vehicle includes a display including a first region including a central part of the display, the first region being configured to display a predetermined image set by a user or a video from a camera installed in the vehicle. The display also includes a second region including at least a part of a peripheral part of the display, the second region being configured to display travelling information indicating a travelling condition.

Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device comprises: a display for displaying an image on a windshield of a transportation means; a first camera for capturing an image of a user riding in the transportation means; a second camera for capturing an image of the outside of the transportation means; and a processor for translating text included in the image captured by the second camera into any other language, and controlling the display such that the translated text is displayed on the windshield, wherein the processor displays the translated text on different areas of the windshield, on the basis of the driving speed of the transportation means and the gaze of the user in the image captured by the first camera.

Abstract: A display controller converts a detection target region contained within a detection range of an obstruction sensor group and extending from a vehicle to the periphery thereof into a virtual marker image and causes a virtual image to be displayed by superimposing the image over a scene in front of the vehicle. When the relative position of an obstruction is within the detection target region, the display controller causes an arc-shaped ripple spreading in a direction based on the relative position of the obstruction to be displayed in a region, of the virtual marker image, located in a direction based on the relative position of the obstruction. The display controller converts the important information into a notification image and causes the notification image to be displayed in a display medium. The display controller changes the display format of at least one of the virtual marker image or the notification image.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating sound elements in a vehicle are present. In one example, a method comprises selecting a sound element, the sound element corresponding to a natural environment; and broadcasting the sound element via one or more speakers of a vehicle. In this way, a sound environment may be provided to a vehicle user based on the at least one vehicle state.

Abstract: An information providing device is equipped with one or more displays that display notification information, a camera that acquires information of a vehicle occupant, a vehicle occupant detection unit that detects a field of view of the vehicle occupant, a display determination unit that determines whether or not there is a display that lies within the field of view, a display decision unit that makes a decision, on the basis of the determination of the display determination unit, regarding a notification display to allow the notification information to be displayed, and a notification control unit that controls the one or more displays.

Abstract: A vehicular three-dimensional head-up display includes a display device functioning as a light source; and a combiner for simultaneously reflecting light from the light source toward a driver's seat and transmitting light from the outside of a vehicle, and may include an optical configuration in which an image created by the light from the light source is displayed as a virtual image of a three-dimensional perspective laid to correspond to the ground in front of the vehicle.

Abstract: An instrument panel structure of the present disclosure includes: an instrument-panel body portion constituting a body portion of an instrument panel of a vehicle and placed in front of a wheel in the vehicle front-rear direction; and one or more spacers configured to be placeable selectively on a first side or a second side in the vehicle width direction relative to the instrument-panel body portion, the one or more spacers constituting part of the instrument panel.