Abstract: A tie down capable of sustaining a load includes a drum assembly having an axle and a pair of drum wheels, a pair of slots, a pair of ratchets having gear teeth, and a pawl having a pair of flanges. One of the pair of flanges correspondingly engages in one of the pair of slots disposed within each of the pair of drums. The flanges of the pawl can simultaneously disengage from between the gear teeth of each of the pair of ratchets or simultaneously engage between the gear teeth of each of the pair of ratchets to selectively constrain rotation of the pair of ratchets.

Abstract: A method for calibrating a light module including a set of light-emitting elements, the method including powering the light-emitting elements so as to obtain an image projected by the light module, the projected image including a set of pixels, each pixel corresponding to at least one subset of at least one light-emitting element of the light source; for each pixel of the projected image, comparison of a difference between a light intensity of the pixel with a predefined light intensity of a corresponding pixel of a reference image, with a threshold; in the case where the difference is above the predetermined threshold, determination of a modified power supply value of at least one first light-emitting element of the subset corresponding to the given pixel; and storage, in a memory of the light module, of the modified power supply value in association with an identifier of the subset including the first light-emitting element.

Abstract: An illumination module configured for mounting at a vehicle includes at least one illumination source and an optic. The optic is a three dimensional single formed optic that is formed such that, when the illumination source is operated and when the illumination module is disposed at a side of a vehicle, the optic provides projection of an icon, a logo and/or indicia at a ground region at or near the side of the vehicle. The optic includes one of (a) a lens optic configured such that light emitted by the illumination source, when activated, passes through the lens optic to provide projection of the icon, the logo and/or indicia, and (b) a reflector optic configured such that light emitted by the illumination source, when activated, reflects off the reflector optic to provide the selected projection of the icon, the logo and/or indicia.

Abstract: An illumination device for a motor vehicle includes a multi-aperture projection display having a lighting means for illuminating a plurality of image segments and an array of projection lenses, where each projection lens is assigned an image segment, from the plurality of image segments, that is projected into a projection plane by way of a corresponding one of the projection lens, such that a light distribution is produced from all of the projected image segments in the projection plane. The array of projection lenses comprises a plurality of subarrays, where a respective subarray contains the same projection lenses and the projection lenses of different subarrays differ from one another such that each subarray generates a surface area in the light distribution and a size and/or a position of the generated surface areas varies between the plurality of subarrays.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a roof, an opening in the roof, and a window that is located forward from the opening, wherein the window has an upper end and the window is free from non-translucent structures near the upper end. A movable panel is connected to the roof for movement forward and rearward relative to the roof between a closed position and an open position. A seal is connected to the movable panel. The seal engages the window when the movable panel is in the closed position and the seal is disengaged from the window when the movable panel is in the open position.

Abstract: A device including: a rotary actuator; an electronic pixel matrix display comprising a transparent outer layer; wherein the rotary actuator comprises an actuating part and a detector configured to detect rotational position, wherein the actuating part is rotationally mounted by a bearing so that it can rotate about an axis of rotation along a rotation direction, and the rotary actuator is arranged on the transparent layer; and wherein the rotary actuator also comprises a light guide designed to guide light of several pixels of the pixel matrix display from a light inlet surface of the light guide to a light outlet surface of the light guide either in the direction of or into an illumination surface of at least one of the rotary actuator and the actuating part.

Abstract: A vehicle gas-detecting device includes a control unit, a gas-detecting unit, a warning unit, and a power-connecting unit. The gas-detecting unit is electrically connected to the control unit. The gas-detecting unit detects the concentration of a gas in a vehicle. The warning unit is electrically connected to the control unit. The power-connecting unit is electrically connected to the control unit and a power source of the vehicle. Thereby, when the concentration of the gas within the vehicle is greater than a predetermined threshold, the control unit activates the warning unit to give a warning to draw users' attention.

Abstract: A rearview device for a vehicle includes a rearview device head, a rearview device base including a base frame, and a detent assembly which is configured to control rotation of the rearview device head with respect to the rearview device base. The detent assembly is configured to lock and unlock rotation of the rearview device head with respect to the rearview device base without vertical movement of the rearview device head with respect to the rearview device base.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for mounting a mirror is provided. The bracket assembly includes a mirror clamp part, a base support part, and a frame clamp part. The mirror clamp part includes a dome connecting surface engageable with a socket of the mirror to allow rotation of the mirror. The mirror clamp part also includes a first engaging surface having a plurality of first teeth. The bracket assembly also includes a disk member having a plurality of second teeth engageable with the first teeth to allow rotation of the mirror clamp part. The disk member is also coupled to the to the base support part. The frame clamp part is slidable with respect to the base support part for changing a frame receiving opening. The bracket assembly further includes a first tightening mechanism and a second tightening mechanism to selectively vary an impact force required to rotate the mirror.

Abstract: A display system includes: a display that emits light corresponding to image information; a half mirror that receives the light emitted, reflects, as reflected light, a first component of the light received, and transmits a second component different from the first component; and a first reflecting mirror having a concave surface that receives and reflects the reflected light toward the half mirror. The half mirror includes a first retardation film, a first support substrate, and a reflective polarizing film stacked in this order from a side on which the light emitted is received. The first retardation film changes a phase of the light received. The first support substrate is light-transmissive. The reflective polarizing film reflects a first polarized component and transmits a second polarized component different from the first polarized component.

Abstract: A storage compartment for the vehicle is disclosed herein. The storage compartment includes a receptacle. A door is coupled to the receptacle and is operable between an open position and a closed position. A sensors coupled to the door and is configured to sense a user input. An actuator is configured to allow the door to move from the closed position to the open position in response to the sensor, sensing the user input, wherein the actuator is electrically coupled to the sensor when the door is in the closed position and is electrically disconnected from the sensor, when the door is in the open position.

Abstract: Provided is a head-up display for a vehicle. The head-up display may include a camera configured to capture an image of a road ahead of the vehicle. The camera may further be configured to be in communication with a processor. The head-up display may also include a display in communication with the processor. The processor may be configured to select a route on a map between a current position of the vehicle and a destination selected by a user, receive the image from the camera, correlate the image to an area of the map, and control the display to display an indication indicating the route. Based on correlation of the image to the area of the map, the indication on the display may be substantially aligned with the road when viewed from front of the display. Other embodiments are disclosed and additional embodiments are also possible.

Abstract: An entertainment apparatus for a self-driving vehicle is configured to enable a passenger to playa game while viewing a game start image of a display installed in a seat in a state in which the passenger sits on the seat, where the game is executed and proceeds based on a signal that is obtained by detecting a distribution of human body pressure of the passenger by a body pressure sensor installed in the seat and a signal obtained by detecting touch pressure of the passenger by a touch pad installed in the seat, and thus the passenger is capable of playing various games related to body pressure and/or a touch signal while moving his or her body.

Abstract: A bracket and mount apparatus connects to a fixed touchscreen display of a Tesla vehicle allowing the same to rotate and/or tilt for placement where desired for viewing by either or both of a driver and a passenger thereof. Methods of using the same are further provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a structure in which no gap that allows water entry between a weather strip and a glass run is formed in a situation where the weather strip at an upper frame portion of a window frame extends gradually downwardly apart from the glass run. An upper glass run portion is provided with a door panel sealing lip. The door panel sealing lip is provided with a gradually varying portion such that a downward protruding length of the door panel sealing lip increases. The gradually varying portion is disposed so as to contact an outer sealing lip of the weather strip.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automatically adjusting the interior cabin of an autonomous vehicle are provided. In one example embodiment, an autonomous vehicle can include a main body including a floor and a ceiling that at least partially define an interior cabin of the autonomous vehicle. The autonomous vehicle can include a partition wall that is movable within the interior cabin of the autonomous vehicle. The partition wall can extend between the floor to the ceiling of the main body. The autonomous vehicle can include a computing system configured to receive data indicative of one or more service assignments associated with the autonomous vehicle and to adjust a position of the partition wall within the interior cabin based at least in part on the one or more service assignments.

Abstract: A tractor in which a basic shape of a hot-wind blocking plate disposed between a motor unit and an operation unit is commonalized as a sharable element, and cutting of an outer edge portion of the hot-wind blocking plate enables application to various specifications including different sizes of motors and operation units, thus achieving convenience in assembling the tractor, enabling mass production by using the sharable element, enabling an efficient inventory storage, and providing an advantage in costs. The tractor includes: a hot-wind blocking plate disposed between a motor unit and an operation unit, the dimension of the hot-wind blocking plate being adjustable by cutting an outer edge portion of the blocking plate; and an operation unit component mounted in the outer edge portion of the hot-wind blocking plate, a position where the operation unit component is mounted is changeable depending on a specification of the operation unit.

Abstract: A power supply module for a vehicle comprises a battery system (13) including a first output terminal (Out 1) and a second output terminal (Out 2), wherein the battery system (13) is connected with a AC/DC converter (12) of the vehicle, the AC/DC converter (12) includes a DC terminal (DC) and an AC terminal (AC), the DC terminal (DC) is connected with the first output terminal (Out 1) of the battery system (13) and the AC terminal (AC) is connected to a motor generator (11) of the vehicle cooperating with the power supply module (10), so as to form a first output (i1), wherein the second output terminal (Out 2) is connected to a power supply distribution center (17) of the vehicle, so as to form a second output (i2), and wherein the battery system (13) includes a lead-carbon battery. There are also provided a power supply system comprising the power supply module for a vehicle, a vehicle comprising the power supply system for a vehicle, and a method of arranging a power supply module for a vehicle.

Abstract: A test device for a plug-in connection is configured to detect one or more of moisture and liquid in at least one protective chamber of the plug-in connection. The plug-in connection has a first plug part and a second plug part each with a plurality of electrically conductive contact elements. The first and second plug parts are configured to be plugged together such that at least some of the contact elements of the first plug part come into electrical contact with at least some contact elements of the second plug part. The first and second plug parts, when in the plugged-together state, form the at least one protective chamber, which is configured for the contact elements. In one embodiment, the plug-in connection is associated with a control unit of a steering system for a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A moveable seat control apparatus with an automatically chargeable battery, may include a seat including a moving motor engaged to the seat and configured to selectively move the seat along a rail, a battery positioned below the seat, and configured to receive power to perform charge, and to supply the charged power, a controller positioned below the seat and connected to the battery, and configured to monitor a state of charge (SOC) value of the battery to generate SOC information, and to control the moving motor to move the seat to a charge position when the SOC is equal to or less than a predetermined SOC, and a charger connected to the battery and coupled to a power supply terminal to receive the power and to charge the battery.

Abstract: A secondary on-board network battery for a secondary on-board network that is redundant to a primary on-board network of a motor vehicle, includes: a battery cell composite for providing electrical energy; a first connection for electrically connecting the secondary on-board network battery to at least one secondary on-board network component; a second connection for electrically connecting the secondary on-board network battery to the primary on-board network; a first switching device between the first connection and a connection point that is electrically connected to the battery cell composite; a second switching device between the second connection and the connection point, and a control unit configured to provide a conducting state for both switching devices for supplying the at least one secondary on-board network component from the primary on-board network, and for providing a locking state for the second switching device for keeping an overload on the primary on-board network side away.

Abstract: A vehicle including: a battery box inside of which a plurality of battery cells are provided, auxiliary equipment that can operate using electrical power, a travel system that can travel using electrical power, and a branch box that electrically connects the battery cells and the auxiliary equipment, and that electrically connects the battery cells and the travel system.

Abstract: A vehicle seat comprises: a pair of opposed frames disposed opposite to and separately from each other; a pair of connecting frames disposed separately from each other in a perpendicular direction perpendicular to an opposing direction of the pair of opposed frames, the connecting frames being configured to connect the pair of opposed frames; a bridging wire disposed to bridge the pair of connecting frames; a reinforcing wire disposed to cross the bridging wire as viewed from an occupant side; and a plate-shaped plastic member configured to cover the bridging wire and the reinforcing wire at least at their crossover such that the bridging wire and the reinforcing wire are arranged to be spaced apart from and thus kept out of contact with each other, the bridging wire and the reinforcing wire being connected with the plate-shaped plastic member.

Abstract: A bumper crossbeam comprises a beam profile and a closing plate. The beam profile extends in its longitudinal axis in the vehicle transverse direction (y direction) and is open in the travel direction (x direction). The beam profile comprises an upper leg, a lower leg and a web connecting the legs, and thus providing a chamber. The closing plate is attached to the upper and lower legs. At least one reinforcing element or a reinforcing element assembly comprising such a reinforcing element is installed in the profile chamber, wherein the reinforcing element comprises, on each of its ends facing in the profile longitudinal direction, a leg angled in the direction toward the web of the beam profile and ending with spacing to the web.

Abstract: A front protection device for a vehicle includes an intermediate body and two fenders. The two fenders are detachably mounted at two ends of the intermediate body, respectively. A first gap is formed between each of the fenders and an outer surface of the intermediate body. The outer surface of the intermediate body refers to a surface of the intermediate body away from a vehicle body.

Abstract: A seatbelt system includes a take-up device configured to take up a seatbelt, and an electronic control unit configured to, when any one of first and second conditions is satisfied, cause a motor to take up the seatbelt. In the first condition, after occurrence of a collision whose physical quantity detected by a detector configured to detect the physical quantity associated with a magnitude of the collision is less than or equal to a first threshold, the physical quantity decreases to less than or equal to a second threshold. In the second condition, after occurrence of a collision whose physical quantity is less than or equal to the first threshold, a first predetermined time elapses, which is estimated to be equivalent to a decrease in the physical quantity to less than or equal to the second threshold.

Abstract: A vehicle system includes: a camera that can capture an image of a vehicle occupant; and a state change unit that can change an image capturing state for the vehicle occupant by the camera to each of an image capturing permitted state where an image of the vehicle occupant is permitted to be captured and an image capturing limited state where capturing the image of the vehicle occupant is limited. The state change unit changes the image capturing state for each vehicle occupant.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a side airbag apparatus capable of quickly and properly restraining a passenger in the initial stage of deploying an airbag, along with a passenger protection apparatus including this. [Resolution means] A side airbag apparatus according to the present invention includes: an airbag for restraining a passenger when expanded and deployed; and an inflator for supplying expansion gas to the airbag. The airbag includes: a first chamber which houses the inflator and is deployed outside in the vehicle width direction of the frame side wall part; and a second chamber which is deployed inside in the vehicle width direction of the frame side wall part. In addition, the first chamber is deployed such that at least a portion thereof, as seen from the vehicle side, overlaps the frame side wall part. At this time, the rear end part of an expanding region of the second chamber, as seen from the vehicle side, is formed in front of the rear end part of the first chamber.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hinge structure for an air bag door. The hinge structure includes a housing disposed inside a crash pad, an air bag disposed inside the housing, an air bag door disposed on a rear surface of the crash pad adjacent to the air bag, a hinge portion disposed on at least a portion of a rear surface of the air bag door, and a scrim member disposed at least a portion of the hinge portion, the housing and the air bag door, all the components constituting an air bag assembly, wherein the hinge portion is constructed so as to break when the air bag door is opened, and the scrim member serves to enable the air bag door to be opened while being connected to the housing after the hinge portion breaks.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (10) for fastening a gas generator (11) in an oscillatory manner as a vibration damping mass inside an airbag module. A fastening ring (12) provided for fastening the gas generator (11) has at least one elastic section (14) and at least one reinforcement insert (15) for reinforcing the fastening ring (12) and securing the fastening ring (12) to the gas generator. A surface of the reinforcement insert (15) is made at least in part of plastic.

Abstract: A side airbag apparatus includes a support part having a reaction force surface for receiving the deployment force of an airbag upon expanding and deploying the airbag. An inflator is fixed to the support part. A variable mechanism is configured to attach the support part to a seat frame such that the angle of the reaction force surface is variable with respect to the seat frame.

Abstract: Disclosed is a side airbag for vehicles including a first cushion coupled to one side of a seat, the first cushion extending from the side surface of the seat in a forward-rearward direction to cover a passenger at the side of the passenger when deployed, an inflator fixed to the seat, the inflator being configured to supply gas to the first cushion, a second cushion connected to the first cushion, the second cushion being bent from the first cushion toward the passenger and extending in a lateral direction, the second cushion being deployed by the gas supplied from the first cushion, and a support tether having one end fixedly coupled to the second cushion and the other end fixedly coupled to the seat, wherein the support tether is bent so as to be slidably coupled to the first cushion between one end and the other end thereof.

Abstract: An extruded side curtain airbag ramp including a tear-resistant material forming at least one attachment feature and method for manufacturing said extruded side curtain airbag ramp. The airbag ramp according to the present invention incorporates a plurality of extruded materials and provides an easier manufactured product and attachment.

Abstract: [Object]. An object is to suitably control the deployment shape of an airbag, thereby improving the occupant restraining performance. Another object is to reduce damage to an occupant located close to a steering wheel or an instrument panel. [Solving Means]. An airbag device according to the present invention includes: a gas generator that generates expansion gas; an airbag that expands and deploys due to the expansion gas to restrain an occupant; and a diffuser disposed inside the airbag to control a flow of the expansion gas. Given that a direction toward the occupant is a first direction, the diffuser includes a receiving surface disposed between the gas generator and the airbag in the first direction to receive the expansion gas discharged from the gas generator; and a plurality of band-like connecting members having one end connected to an edge of the receiving surface and the other end directly or indirectly connected to the gas generator.

Abstract: A belt retractor for a motor vehicle seat belt device, with a rotatably mounted belt reel onto which a seat belt is wound, and a belt tensioner with a drive wheel (1), which drives the belt reel in the event of an activation. A positively controlled tensioner coupling transfers the drive movement from the drive wheel (1) onto the belt reel. At least one coupling pawl (2,3) mounted on the drive wheel (1) and which is moved into and out of engagement with a toothing (20) rotationally fixed in relation to the belt reel to establish and disconnect a rotational connection of the drive wheel (1) with the belt reel. A friction ring (4) has a control arm (11) coupled with the coupling pawl (2,3), wherein in the event of an activation of the belt tensioner, the friction ring (4) performs a relative movement to the drive wheel (1) by frictional forces and, controls via the control arm (11) the movement of the coupling pawl (2,3) into engagement and disengagement with the toothing (20).

Abstract: A remotely activated vehicle anti-theft device 10 and system 50 for preventing vehicle theft is provided. The device 10 is moved between unlocked, locked and priority locked states using either a wireless vehicle remote 51 or a mobile phone 52. The mobile phone 52 enjoys priority over the remote control 51 and overrides it when the device is in its priority locked state. It includes a pivotal locking member 17 which is movable between an open position (unlocked state) in which the member is spaced away from a gear 12, permitting it to rotate freely, and a locked position (locked and priority locked states), in which the member 17 engages the gear 12 and prevents rotation thereof, thereby immobilising a vehicle. The device 10 includes an ECU 22, wireless communication module 34, actuator 23, GPS 6 and speed sensor 7 housed in a tamper-proof casing 27.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for a vehicle security system. The vehicle security system includes a first camera positioned on a first vehicle and configured to capture first image data of a surrounding environment. The vehicle security system includes a memory that is configured to store the first image data. The vehicle security system includes a processor. The processor is configured to determine that an object or an action of the object within the surrounding environment is different than a baseline of the surrounding environment based on the first image data. The processor is configured to store, in the memory, the first image data based on the determination and cause a second camera positioned on a second vehicle or on an infrastructure to activate to capture second image data of the surrounding environment as the movement of the object in the interest was predicted.

Abstract: A vehicle control apparatus includes one or more electronic control units configured to execute autonomous traveling control of a vehicle based on detection results of a plurality of sensors, a cleaner configured to clean dirt off of at least one of the plurality of sensors. The one or more electronic control units are configured to determine, when cleaning of dirt of a first sensor is executed, whether or not execution of the autonomous traveling control can be continued based on a detection result of one or more remaining sensors among the plurality of sensors, control the vehicle such that a required detection range is narrowed in case it is determined that the execution of the autonomous traveling control cannot be continued, and control the cleaner such that the cleaner cleans dirt off of the first sensor while continuing the execution of the autonomous traveling control.

Abstract: A rocker-type assembly device for a wiper includes a wiper fastening base (1), a connection base (2), and a control member (3). The wiper fastening base (1) is fixed to a wiper body (900) and has a shaft (11) and a buckling portion (12). The connection base (2) is combined with the wiper fastening base (1) and has a shaft groove (21) receiving the shaft (11). The connection base (2) swings in a rocker-like manner about the shaft (11) as a pivot. The swing arm (800) is assembled to the connection base (2). The control member (3) includes a buckling body (31) and swings together with the connection base (2) to drive the buckling body (31) to be engaged with the buckling portion (12) or disengaged from the buckling portion (12).

Abstract: A temperature control apparatus for controlling the temperature, in particular for the drying, of objects, in particular vehicle bodies, having a housing, in which a cooling zone having a cooling chamber that defines a longitudinal direction is accommodated. The cooling chamber is assigned at least one cooling-air temperature control device, by means of which temperature-controlled cooling air can be produced, which can be fed to the cooling chamber. In the longitudinal direction, the cooling zone comprises a supply chamber on one longitudinal side of the cooling chamber, in which supply chamber the cooling-air temperature control device is arranged.

Abstract: A pump head configured to secure various air valve types is disclosed. The pump head may include a housing and an interior unit sized and shaped to receive a valve head. A moveable pin disposed within the housing coaxially with the first axis may define a pin notch disposed about an exterior circumference of the moveable pin. A first taper unit may be disposed in the housing coaxially with the first axis and coupled to the pin return spring. A second taper unit may be disposed in the housing coaxially with the first axis and adjacent to the first taper unit. An elastic taper C-ring may be disposed between the first and second taper units. A lock arm may be configured to engage the first taper unit with the second taper unit, thereby compressing the elastic taper C-ring circumferentially in one of at least two positions, the elastic taper C-ring compressed about the pin notch in the first position and about the valve head in the second position.

Abstract: A control device configured to control a vehicle is provided. The device comprises a traveling control unit capable of executing a one-pedal function of controlling both a driving force and a braking force of the vehicle in accordance with an operation amount of an accelerator pedal, and an output control unit of notifying a driver of an instruction to depress a brake pedal in a case in which a seatbelt is detached during execution of the one-pedal function and during traveling of the vehicle, and the vehicle stops in that state.

Abstract: A system and a method automatically longitudinally guide a motor vehicle. The system is used to automatically brake the motor vehicle to a standstill on the basis of a detected infrastructure component which requires a braking of the motor vehicle to a standstill.

Abstract: A vehicle and a control method of the same are provided. The vehicle may include a braking, a camera configured to capture an image of a front side of the vehicle and obtain image data, a radar configured to obtain radar data including distance information with respect to another vehicle traveling in an opposite direction at an intersection and speed information of the other vehicle, and a controller configured to estimate a collision risk on a side of the other vehicle based on the image data and the radar data when the vehicle is turning at the intersection, and control the brake based on the collision risk on the side of the other vehicle.

Abstract: A method and system include a vehicle control system including a multi-vehicle system. The system includes a controller. The controller determines a slack condition of a multi-vehicle system while the multi-vehicle system is parked. The controller determines the slack condition based on one or more sensor signals received from at least one sensor, the controller configured to control movement of the multi-vehicle system based on the slack condition that is determined while transitioning from being parked to forward motion.

Abstract: A vehicle is provided with: a main vehicle body having an attachment portion to which a towed vehicle can be attached, and a first onboard unit and a second onboard unit attached to the main vehicle body, the first onboard unit and the second onboard unit being installed so as to be capable of communicating with a roadside device. The first onboard unit has type information relating to the type of the main vehicle body, and is provided at a position at which communication with the roadside device is possible both when the towed vehicle is attached to the attachment portion and when the towed vehicle is not attached to the attachment portion. The second onboard unit is provided at a position at which communication with the roadside device is possible when the towed vehicle is not attached to the attachment portion and at which communication with the roadside device is not possible when the towed vehicle is attached to the attachment portion.

Abstract: This hydraulic pressure control device is provided with: a housing having a motor mounted to a surface on one side thereof and which has an oil passage formed thereinside; a case which is mounted to a surface on the other side of the housing and has a circuit board disposed thereinside; a sensor which detects a signal of the motor; a signal wire which connects between the sensor and the circuit board; and a power wire through which electric power is supplied to the motor, wherein the signal wire and the power wire are disposed inside a single through-hole that is formed in the housing so as to penetrate from the surface on the one side to the surface on the other side, and the signal wire or the power wire within the through-hole is covered with a shielding member that blocks out power supply noise generated during power supply.

Abstract: A connection device for vehicle hydraulic systems having a receiver block is provided, which has one or more connection holes; at least one orientable connector which has an input and/or output section and a connection end; and a fixing plate configured to fix the orientable connector to the receiver block. Where the orientable connector has a head provided with orientation means arranged between the input and/or output section and the connection end; and where the fixing plate has complementary orientation means configured to fit with the orientation means of the head to fix an orientation position (P3) of the orientable connector, the head being arranged between the fixing plate and the receiver block.

Abstract: A multi-function portable optoelectronic apparatus to determine the profile of a brake disk and the profile of the tread of a tyre comprising an optoelectronic assembly for emitting a laminar beam of light along an optical emission axis so as to project onto the brake disk or onto the tread a luminous line and acquire an image containing the projected luminous line, a tubular case which can be gripped by hand, which contains optoelectronic assembly and is designed to be arranged resting on the brake disk during determination of the profile of the brake disk and an angular adapter member designed to be coupled in a stable but easily removable manner to the case and shaped to be arranged resting on the tread during determination of the profile of the tread; an electronic system configured to receive the image and determine the profile of the brake disk or the profile of the tread on the basis of the luminous line contained in the image.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling a steering system of a vehicle (100). The steering system comprises individually controllable wheel torque actuators (103, 105) on a respective left (104) and right (106) steerable wheel of the vehicle, wherein the wheel torque actuators (103, 105) are controlled during a turning maneuver of the vehicle.