Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hardtop for a vehicle that has an exterior thermoplastic roof panel and sides. The hardtop includes a top frame formed of at least two longitudinal sides and at least one cross vehicle piece formed from fiber reinforced polymer. Connected to the top frame is at least one roof panel forming an outer surface of the hardtop. There are also one or more side frames each having a side panel connected thereto. The roof panel and side panel are all formed of thermoplastic, so it is possible to have a Class A finish paint surface or mold in color finish.

Abstract: A tonneau cover for a vehicle can include a panel and a table. The panel can define a cavity. The table can be modifiable between a stowable configuration and a standing configuration. In the stowable configuration, the table is configured to stow inside the cavity. In the standing configuration, the table is configured to stand on a ground surface when removed from the cavity. In the stowable configuration, the table may be configured to further rigidify the panel such that a user of the vehicle can store cargo on top of the tonneau cover.

Abstract: A tonneau cover for a vehicle has a topside and an underside. The tonneau cover also includes a rail system attached to the underside. The tonneau cover also includes a ramp system. The ramp system is slidably engaged with the rail system and is configured to slide out from the underside along the rail system such that a rear end of the ramp system engages a ground surface to create a rampway between the topside and the ground surface. The ramp system can be used to load large cargo onto the topside of the tonneau cover. The ramp system is also removable from the rail system and attachable to an end of a truck bed of the vehicle such that the ramp system can be used to load cargo into the truck bed.

Abstract: A tonneau cover assembly that selectively covers a truck bed of a truck is provided. The tonneau cover assembly includes a cover and a longitudinally extending rail located adjacent a sidewall of the truck bed. The longitudinally extending rail includes an attachment member. The attachment member extends longitudinally along with the rail and at least a portion of the attachment member is located over a portion of the bed. The cover includes a stiffener located adjacent the attachment member of the longitudinally extending rail.

Abstract: A traction battery vehicle floor has a plurality of self-supporting battery modules arranged in a horizontal plane (X,Y). The battery modules are fastened in a supporting manner directly to two lateral vehicle floor longitudinal supports. Adjacent to the frontmost and/or rearmost battery module, an electrical battery control module having a self-supporting battery control module housing is arranged in the battery module horizontal plane (X, Y). The two transverse ends of the battery control module housing are each structurally connected to the corresponding longitudinal support in a supporting manner.

Abstract: A liquid-filled vibration damping device including a main unit and a bracket, the main unit including first and second attachments connected by a rubber body, and a closure member locked to the second attachment from below with a seal member sandwiched therebetween to seal a liquid chamber. The second attachment includes a pair of metallic connectors inserted into a pair of metallic grooves of the bracket. The metal is exposed on lower faces of the connectors which are pressed against groove-inside lower faces of the grooves in metal-to-metal contact. Convex parts protruding downward are provided at far-side ends of the connectors while concave parts are provided on the grooves at locations corresponding to the convex parts. Detent engagers preventing dislodgment of the connectors inserted in the grooves are constituted in metal-to-metal contact by the convex parts entering the concave parts to be engaged.

Abstract: The drivetrain system includes an I shield, two motors, two A-shields, and a gearset. Each A-shield is affixed to a respective one of the two motors, and each A-shield is also affixed to the I-shield. The gearset includes a motor shaft of one of the motors and a motor gear affixed to the motor shaft. Three motor bearings are arranged co-linearly and coupled to the motor shaft. The gearset also includes an intermediate shaft and a wheel gear affixed to the intermediate shaft and engaged with the first motor gear. A pinion gear is also affixed to the intermediate shaft. Two intermediate bearings are arranged co-linearly and coupled to the intermediate shaft. The gearset also includes a drive shaft and a drive gear affixed to the drive shaft and engaged with the first pinion gear. The motor shaft, intermediate shaft and drive shaft form a shaft angle that may allow compactness.

Abstract: A fuel system for a vehicle includes a fuel tank configured to provide fuel to an engine of the vehicle, a shutoff valve configured to selectively restrict a flow of the fuel along a flow path between the fuel tank and the engine, a temperature sensor configured to monitor a temperature of at least one of the engine of the vehicle or a temperature associated with a body area of the vehicle and provide a temperature signal, and a controller coupled to the temperature sensor and the shutoff valve. The controller is configured to control the shutoff valve to restrict the flow of the fuel in response to the temperature signal indicating a temperature in excess of a temperature threshold.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods are provided for a transmission for a rear mid-engine vehicle. The transmission comprises a power transfer portion for receiving torque from the engine and a gearbox for providing conversions of rotational speed and torque. First and second side output portions conduct torque from the gearbox to the rear wheels. A forward output portion conducts torque to front wheels of a four-wheel drive vehicle. An air clutch comprising each output portion controls the degree of torque transferred to each wheel. The output portions are each coupled to a rear wheel by a rear axle, bevel gears, and rear portal gears. The rear axles are aligned with, and positioned above, the trailing arms to protect the rear axles from damage due to rocks and debris. The length and alignment of the rear axles cause CV joints to articulate in the same direction as the trailing arms.

Abstract: A traveling transmission device of a tractor including a transmission case to which power from an engine is inputted via an input shaft, a speed changer transmission section provided inside the transmission case and configured to input power from the input shaft and to speed-change the inputted power and output it, and a rear wheel differential mechanism provided inside the transmission case and configured to input power outputted from the speed changer transmission section and transmit the inputted power to left and right rear wheels. The speed changer transmission section includes a plurality of speed changer sections configured to speed-change power from the input shaft by a gear coupling mechanism and a multiple-disc clutch and output it, and, inside the transmission case, an oil feeding pipe extends upwardly of the speed changer transmission section and a discharge nozzle connects to respective portions of the plurality of speed changer sections.

Abstract: A vehicle includes an omnidirectional drive system configured to provide a movement of the vehicle, wherein the omnidirectional drive system includes a multitude of omnidirectional drive means, wherein each of the multitude of omnidirectional drive means includes a decentralized computing means and an associated actuator set up for providing a movement contribution for the movement. The vehicle includes a controlling means for providing a controlling command to the omnidirectional drive system containing an instruction for performing a movement. Each of the decentralized computing means is configured to determine a target movement for the vehicle, and to determine, from the target movement, a control of the associated actuator for a target movement contribution, and to determine an offset and to correct the same.

Abstract: An electric drive for may have at least one electric machine in a housing with a rotor shaft forming the drive shaft, which can be coupled to an intermediate shaft via at least one spur gear, wherein the intermediate shaft is coupled to an output differential for driving output shafts, wherein there is at least one oil pump for pumping transmission fluid, wherein a pump shaft in the oil pump can be driven in the same direction of rotation via a first drive path, which has at least one first freewheel, and via a second drive path, which has at least one second freewheel and at least one differential, and wherein at least the first freewheel and the second freewheel, as well as the differential, are located radially inside the hollow intermediate shaft.

Abstract: Embodiments of a curved vehicle display including a display module having a display surface, a curved glass substrate disposed on the display surface having a first major surface, a second major surface having a second surface area, and a thickness in a range from 0.05 mm to 2 mm, wherein the second major surface comprises a first radius of curvature of 200 mm or greater, wherein, when the display module emits a light, the light transmitted through the glass substrate has a substantially uniform color along 75% or more of the second surface area, when viewed at a viewing angle at a distance of 0.5 meters from the second surface. Methods of forming a curved vehicle display are also disclosed.

Abstract: In representation processing, when a capacity retention is higher than a threshold value while a warranty condition is satisfied, an ECU has the capacity retention shown in a first manner. When the capacity retention is equal to or lower than the threshold value while the warranty condition is satisfied, the ECU has the capacity retention shown in a second manner.

Abstract: Provided is technology that enables a lighting device to luminously display a clear sign. A display panel 3 of a lighting device 1 has a layered structure including a transparent base layer 30, a decorative layer 33 having a general decorative portion 33g and a display decorative portion 33d, and a blocking layer 35 having a general blocking portion 35g and a display blocking portion 35d. A blocking outer-edge portion 35e which is at least a part of an outer edge of the display blocking portion 35d is located on a radially outer side relative to a paired decorative outer-edge portion 33e.

Abstract: An illustrative dual power inverter module includes a detection circuit configured to detect loss of low voltage DC electrical power supplied to a controller for a first power inverter and a second power inverter of a drive unit for an electric vehicle. A first backup power circuit is associated with the first power inverter and a second backup power circuit is associated with the second power inverter. Each backup power circuit is configured to convert high voltage DC electrical power to low voltage DC electrical power responsive to detection of loss of low voltage DC electrical power supplied to the controller. Three-phase short circuitry is configured to apply a same fault action to the first power inverter and the second power inverter responsive to detection of loss of low voltage DC electrical power supplied to the controller, wherein the same fault action includes applying equalized torque to each axle operatively coupled to the drive unit.

Abstract: A battery pack protection system and a vehicle are provided. The battery pack protection system includes a battery pack and a protective plate. The battery pack includes a tray. The tray includes a frame and a bottom plate. Battery modules are arranged on the bottom plate. The protective plate is arranged parallel to the bottom plate, and the protective plate is close to a side of the bottom plate. At least one sensor is arranged on the protective plate. The protective plate is detachably connected to the frame.

Abstract: An in-vehicle system includes a main battery, a sub-battery, a brake system that is connected to the main battery and also is connected to the sub-battery through one semiconductor relay, a diagnostic unit that performs diagnosis of the brake system, and a control unit that controls the sub-battery. The diagnostic unit is configured to perform notification regarding a diagnosis start of the brake system to the control unit, the control unit is configured to perform discharge control of the sub-battery, based on the diagnosis start notified from the diagnostic unit, and is configured to set voltage of a first terminal of the semiconductor relay to which the sub-battery is connected, such that the voltage of the first terminal is higher than voltage of a second terminal of the semiconductor relay to which the brake system is connected.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided an electro-mechanical cross-steer device for a vehicle. The device may include a first and a second motor and first and second output planetary gear set, each having a transfer gear assembly mechanically connected to the first and second motors, respectively. Additionally, a differential may be included which is mechanically connected to the first and second output planetary gear sets via a mainshaft connected to the first and second output planetary gear sets. First and second input shafts may be mechanically connected to the first and second transfer gear assemblies and to the differential. First and second output shafts may be respectively connected to the first and second output planetary gear sets with each of the output shafts operable to drive a particular side of a vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle includes: a plurality of wheels; a plurality of rotary electric machines, each configured to generate a driving force or a braking force for one of the plurality of wheels independently from other rotary electric machines; a power storage device configured to exchange electric power with the plurality of rotating electric machines; a processor configured to calculate a required torque of each of the plurality of wheels; a rotational speed detecting sensor configured to detect a rotational speed of each of the plurality of wheels; and a controller configured to calculate a power distribution ratio that is a distribution ratio of electrical power from the power storage device to the plurality of rotating electric machines based on the required torque of each of the plurality of wheels and the rotational speed of each of the plurality of wheels.

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

Abstract: A control system for controlling a powertrain of an electric vehicle is disclosed. The powertrain comprises a traction motor and a battery for powering the traction motor. The control system is configured to detect a low state of charge of the battery and to operate the powertrain in a low state of charge mode when the low state of charge is detected. In the low state of charge mode, the control system adjusts at least one parameter of the powertrain, such as traction motor torque, powertrain cooling, accessory cooling and accessory power consumption, to reduce power drawn from the battery.

Abstract: A modular charging and power system for generating and supplying electrical power to electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, other manned and unmanned remotely operated vehicles, drones, robotics, marine and aerospace vehicles, equipment, or apparatus, portable power units, propulsion systems, and other electrically powered systems. The modular charging and power system comprises a racking system for retaining one or more interchangeable power modules. Each power module comprises a generator driven by a power unit, a compressor to deliver high-pressure driving fluid to the power unit, and a battery bank. Electrical power generated by the generator powers the compressor, the battery bank, and/or an external electronic device or system.

Abstract: There is provided a battery supporting structure to be provided in a vessel, the battery supporting structure comprising a supporting part that supports a battery, wherein the supporting part is movable along a direction intersecting a deck of the vessel.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide for battery conditioning for high voltage (HV) electrical vehicles. Battery temperatures are monitored, and responsive to one or more battery temperatures falling within designated ranges, one or more battery temperatures may be increased via heating in order to provide for more uniform battery performance and conditioning.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a fuel cell system (FCS), a traction battery, and a controller. The controller controls the FCS to output a constant amount of power throughout a vehicle trip. Responsive to a demanded power greater than the constant amount, the controller controls the traction battery to output an amount of power commensurate with a difference between the demanded power and the constant amount.

Abstract: Apparatus and system for testing an electric ride-on vehicle (1). The apparatus includes, in one implementation, a direct current (DC) socket (28), a pair of junction plugs (30A, 30B), and a control circuit (32). The DC socket (28) is configured to receive a DC plug of a wall charger (14). The pair of junction plugs (30A, 30B) is configured to receive a connector of a battery (12) and a connector of a charging circuit (16). The control circuit (32) is electrically coupled to the DC socket (28) and the pair of junction plugs (30A, 30B). The control circuit (32) is configured to test voltages of the battery (12), the wall charger (14), and the charging circuit (16).

Abstract: An electrically powered vehicle is disclosed. The electrically powered vehicle includes a contactless charging module that is attached below a floor panel and contactlessly receives power supply from a power supply module disposed on the ground, and a front guard member and a rear guard member that are disposed adjacent to the contactless charging module in a vehicle longitudinal direction below the floor panel. The front guard member and the rear guard member are disposed to cover a front surface or a rear surface of a casing of the contactless charging module.

Abstract: A charging cable for electrical connection of an energy store of a vehicle to an energy supply unit. The charging cable includes a charging line including a coupling and as multiple conductors electrically connected to the coupling, a first connection device including an energy transfer arrangement for electrical connection to the energy store, a second connection device including a first connection for electrical connection to the energy supply unit and including a second connection for detachable electrical connection to the coupling, respectively one electrical conductor of the charging line being assigned to at least a portion of the energy transfer arrangement of the first connection device, the first connection device including a control unit, the first connection device or the charging line including a bypass switch, the bypass switch being switchable between a first switching state and a second switching state based on a type of the second connection device.

Abstract: A converter apparatus for an electric vehicle includes a battery interface for connecting the converter apparatus to a vehicle battery and a bidirectional inverter having a first connector for connecting the inverter to the battery interface and a second connector. The inverter converts a DC voltage applied to the first connector into an AC voltage and to provide this voltage to the second connector. The converter apparatus includes a switch device having a switch connector for connecting the switch device (118) to the second connector, a drive interface for connecting the converter apparatus to a drive motor, and an additional interface for connecting the converter apparatus to an additional motor. The switch device is designed to connect the switch connector to the drive interface or the additional interface using a switching signal.

Abstract: A power supply circuit of an aircraft includes: a first power transmission path and a second power transmission path each configured to supply electric power from power generation units to one or more drive modules; and a third power transmission path configured to supply electric power from a charging device to the first power transmission path. When one or more batteries are charged with the electric power supplied from the charging device, the electric power is supplied from the charging device to the batteries via the first power transmission path, and the electric power is supplied from the charging device to the batteries via the second power transmission path.

Abstract: A parking and charging station for electric vehicles, the parking and charging station has a small footprint and data transfer capability. The electric vehicles may include e-bikes and e-scooters, but other similar vehicles may also be supported. The parking and charging station may include a vertical automatic and motorized conveyor. The parking and charging station may include a standalone vertical post with one or more bars attached horizontally.

Abstract: In a multi-part refueling device for refueling an electric drive battery or a fluid tank of a movable vehicle, simplified, reproducible refueling is to be achieved. The vehicle-side coupling device carried on the vehicle has connecting means designed as at least one charging coil, charging contacts or as a loading nozzle and also has a descending mechanism for lowering the contact plate onto the ground, a displacement mechanism for displacing the contact plate in the ground plane up to a center of the stationary ground coupling device and a lowering mechanism for lowering the connecting means or contact plate as a whole with the connecting means onto the charging coil, the charging contacts or a tank nozzle, wherein the positioning of the contact plate on the stationary ground device is made possible in an automatically controlled manner by a computer and control unit.

Abstract: A charging module configured to charge a battery system of a vehicle includes a usage prediction module configured to predict usage of the vehicle subsequent to a charging event, a target state of charge (SOC) calculation module configured to determine a target SOC based on the predicted usage of the vehicle subsequent to the charging event, and a charging control module configured to selectively charge the battery system, based on the predicted usage of the vehicle subsequent to the charging event, to one of the target SOC and a limited SOC.

Abstract: A vehicle configured to perform external charging for charging an in-vehicle power storage device using electric power supplied from a system power supply outside the vehicle, wherein the vehicle includes a control device and a storage device. The control device is configured to set a command value of a charging current supplied from the system power supply to the power storage device through the charging device during the external charging, and to control the charging current by transmitting the command value to the charging device. The storage device is configured to store a program executed by the control device. The control device calculates an integrated value of the command value when the command value is larger than a threshold value. The control device is configured to execute a reduction process of reducing the command value when the integrated value is large than when the integrated value is small.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application provide a method for charging a traction battery and a battery management system, where the method includes: obtaining a negative electrode potential of a traction battery during a charging process of the traction battery; and controlling the traction battery to be discharged when a difference between the negative electrode potential and a preset potential is less than or equal to a safety threshold. The method and the battery management system in the embodiments of the present application can improve the safety performance of the traction battery.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for charging electric vehicles using service transformers on an electric utility grid. The method can comprise monitoring one or more electrical and/or thermal properties of a plurality of service transformers on an electric utility grid, and based on the monitored one or more electrical and/or thermal properties, determining that one or more of the plurality of service transformers have capacity to charge an electric vehicle.

Abstract: An electrified vehicle and a system of the electrified vehicle can perform power control including either or both of charging from a power station compatible with at least one version of a predetermined communication standard and power supply to the power station. The electrified vehicle includes a communication unit compatible with a plurality of the versions of the predetermined communication standard. The electrified vehicle further includes a control unit configured to control the communication unit in such a manner that power control protocol communication between the electrified vehicle and the power station is performed using the predetermined communication standard. Priority levels are set in advance for the plurality of the versions. The control unit is configured to decide the version to be used for the power control protocol communication based on the priority levels.

Abstract: A vehicle charging system with an elongated conductor that extends above or on top of the ground along a section of the roadway. An electric vehicle includes a conductor or conductive material that extends from the electric vehicle, toward the elongated conductor, or wirelessly connects to the conductor. The method of use of the charging system involves the steps of: (1) communication between the wireless charging system and the electric vehicle, where the electric vehicle provides identification information to the wireless charging system, (2) the electric vehicle and the charging system arrange for a charging session to commence, (3) the electric vehicle approaches the charging system, (4) the charging system acknowledges and activates the charging session, (5) the charging system provides electric charge to the electric vehicle without direct contact, and (5) the charging session is terminated.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a control device, a control method, and a charging and discharging apparatus for a power swap station, a power swap station, and a computer-readable storage medium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an energy management method and terminal device for an electric vehicle, and a storage medium. The method includes: calculating a predictive dynamic threshold in real time according to electronic horizon data, and setting an energy output/recovery proportion of a battery and a supercapacitor of the electric vehicle according to the predictive dynamic threshold. According to the present invention, the road ahead is predicted based on the electronic horizon system, and the predictive dynamic logic threshold is generated according to the electronic horizon information, thereby overcoming the defect that the conventional fixed logic threshold is incapable of predictive optimal energy management. A corresponding energy management strategy is set for predictive energy management according to the predictive dynamic logic threshold, thereby playing a positive role in reducing energy consumption of the electric vehicle, preventing battery loss, improving vehicle economy, etc.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling an energy storage system (200) of a vehicle (201), the energy storage system comprising at least one battery pack (202). The method comprises the steps of: —obtaining route planning information relating to an expected travelling route of the vehicle, —determining at least one set operational mode of the energy storage system, —based on at least the obtained route planning information and the at least one set operational mode of the energy storage system, setting a control profile for controlling the energy storage system, —controlling the energy storage system according to the control profile.

Abstract: A method for heat preservation of a battery of a vehicle by feeding electric power is provided. This method includes: determining an expected vehicle usage time after charging of the battery of the vehicle has been completed and an expected activation time of a function of heating by feeding electric power for heating the battery; and controlling, when the expected activation time is reached, the vehicle to activate the function of heating by feeding electric power according to a current temperature of the battery and the expected vehicle usage time in order that the current temperature of the battery reaches a safety temperature upper threshold to complete heat preservation for the battery. According to the method in the present disclosure, an influence of low temperature on the battery will be avoided, and a waste of electric energy caused due to continuous heating of the battery may be avoided.

Abstract: An arrangement for a vehicle includes a fuel cell, an electric traction and/or propulsion motor, and a single cooling circuit cooling the fuel cell and the electric motor. The cooling circuit includes two parts: a first, high-flowrate and high-temperature part including a high-temperature exchanger and a second, low-flowrate and low-temperature part including a low-temperature exchanger. The first part cools the fuel cell and the second part cools the electric motor. The first part includes a high-flowrate pump, in particular for a high flowrate of between 8000 l/h and 9000 l/h and the second part includes a low-flowrate pump, in particular for a low flowrate of between 2000 l/h and 3000 l/h.

Abstract: Provided herein are an FCEV energy management method and system. The method includes: acquiring front road information and front road condition information of a vehicle; predicting a front required power mode according to the front road information and the front road condition information; and adjusting an SOC value of an FCEV auxiliary electric energy module on the basis of the predicted front required power mode. The SOC value of the FCEV auxiliary electric energy module can be adjusted according to the front road information and the front road condition information of the vehicle, thereby keeping the SOC value of the FCEV auxiliary electric energy module at a reasonable level, thus loads of a fuel cell are balanced, and the fuel cell can keep slow change of power output.

Abstract: Provided is a continuous recliner for vehicle seats, in which an internal gear and a cover plate are fixed to each other, and the cover plate is welded to a cushion bracket. A heat transfer path is lengthened to prevent deterioration in the surface roughness of sliding friction parts, thereby reducing the operating force and operating noise of the recliner.

Abstract: In some countries, it is a legal requirement for babies, infants and children under a certainage and/or height to be provided with a supplemental car seat when travelling in a vehicle.Furthermore, parents and guardians of children typically make use of a pram to transport a child. However, babies and infants grow quickly and may outgrow conventional car seats and prams within a year or two years. Therefore, a parent or guardian must typically provide several car seats and prams for their child. The present disclosure provides a child car seat system 100 including an infant carrier module 200 that may be releasably docked within a docking module 300 or a wheeled frame 400 to form a car seat and a pram respectively. The infant carrier module 200 may be arranged in an upright position or a lie flat position.

Abstract: A side collision protection mechanism includes a side collision protection case pivotally connected to a side region of a child safety seat and a locking element movably set in the side collision protection case and having a locking end detachably locked to the side region. The locking end is fully locked to the side region when the side collision protection case is in an extended state and subjected to a side impact force, or partially locked to the side region when the side collision protection case is in the extended state but not subjected to any side impact force. The side collision protection case can be pushed pivotally relative to the side region to switch from the extended state to a folded state and to release the locking end from its locking to the side region. A child safety seat with the above side collision protection mechanism is also disclosed.

Abstract: A ventilated seat includes a cushion pad, including a plurality of air distribution holes therethrough, and having a hook-loop fastener affixed thereto; a seat bottom including a main bottom cushion; a seat back operatively engaging the seat bottom and including a main back cushion; wherein one of the main bottom cushion and the main back cushion is comprised of a closed cell foam, includes a recess that is shaped to receive and orient the cushion pad therein, a ventilation passage for directing airflow from a climate control system to the recess, and a hook-loop fastener molded into the closed cell foam in the recess; and wherein the cushion pad is secured in the recess by the hook-loop fastener of the cushion pad operatively engaging the hook-loop fastener in the recess.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicle seat with a structure enabling a rockable moving piece to be disposed in a seat face in a well-fitting manner. A vehicle seat in which a rocking means having a drive mechanism and a moving piece for conveying rocking movement of the drive mechanism to a seated person is disposed in a through hole obtained by hollowing out a portion of a seat face of a seat cushion, wherein: a recess which is recessed in the thickness direction so as to surround the through hole is disposed in the seat face of the seat cushion; and the moving piece is shaped so that the bottom surface side follows the recess.