Patents Issued in September 28, 2023
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Publication number: 20230302867Abstract: Disclosed herein is an accumulator comprising a cylinder, and an internal floating piston. The internal floating piston divides the cylinder into a spring chamber and a gas chamber, and the spring chamber allows fluid to flow. The accumulator further comprises a negative spring disposed in the spring chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.Inventors: Ivan Tong, Connor Randall, Rick Strickland
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Publication number: 20230302868Abstract: Provided is a stabilizer assembly that allows a coupling member to make smooth slide movement. To this end, a stabilizer assembly for a vehicle comprises; a first stabilizer, a second stabilizer, and a clutch mechanism. The clutch mechanism includes a clutch case; a first engagement portion; a second engagement portion; an engagement slider; an actuator; a first protrusion; a second protrusion; and a collar fitted on outer peripheral surfaces of the first and second protrusions across a mating point thereof while the first and the second protrusions are set their front ends butted against each other, the collar having an outer diameter size not exceeding a size of the groove-bottom diameter of the engagement grooves.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Toshiyuki Fukuda, Yuki Hashimoto, Keith J. Andrews
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Publication number: 20230302869Abstract: A convertible link for use with an anti-sway bar is provided. The convertible link includes a hydraulic cylinder having a link tube and a fluid shaft. The fluid shaft includes a piston coupled to a first end of the fluid shaft, wherein the fluid shaft and the piston are slidably coupled within the link tube. Fluid flows in and out of the hydraulic cylinder to move the hydraulic cylinder between a fixed and a moveable condition. In the fixed position the fluid shaft does not move with respect to the link tube and the anti-sway bar is operational to control roll. In the moveable condition the fluid shaft is moveable with respect to the link tube and the anti-sway bar is not operational to control roll.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventor: Justin Smith
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Publication number: 20230302870Abstract: A vehicle roof, in particular for a passenger car, the vehicle roof having a one-part or multi-part roof skin, at least one environment sensor for detecting a vehicle environment, the environment sensor being disposed below the roof skin and being able to detect the vehicle environment through a sensor see-through area of the roof skin, and a cooling feature for cooling the environment sensor, at least part of the cooling feature being disposed in a wet area, and the environment sensor being disposed in the wet area.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Thomas PODOLSKI, Juraj LEHOTSKY
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Publication number: 20230302871Abstract: In a vehicle seat air-conditioning device, at least a first inlet, a second inlet, and an outlet are provided in a seat, and at least a first ventilation path, a portion of a second ventilation path, a ventilation path selection switch, a blower, and a third ventilation path are provided inside of the seat. To lead air to the third ventilation path, the ventilation path selection switch has: a first mode in which the first ventilation path is connected to the third ventilation path; a second mode in which the second ventilation path is connected to the third ventilation path; and a third mode in which the first ventilation path and the second ventilation path are connected to the third ventilation path. A controller switches between the modes of the ventilation path selection switch by selecting one of the first mode, the second mode, or the third mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Yuki MAKITA, Kou KOMORI, Takeshi ENYA
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Publication number: 20230302872Abstract: An embodiment integrated thermal management system for a vehicle includes a main refrigerant line configured to circulate a refrigerant sequentially through a compressor, an inner condenser, an outdoor heat exchanger, and an evaporator, an integrated chiller configured to perform heat exchange between a first coolant flowing through a battery, a second coolant flowing through an electronic component, and the refrigerant, a gas injection refrigerant line branched from a downstream point of the inner condenser of the main refrigerant line based on a flow direction of the refrigerant and connected to the compressor, and a gas injection heat exchanger configured to perform heat exchange between the refrigerant flowing through the gas injection refrigerant line and the refrigerant flowing through the main refrigerant line.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Sang Shin Lee, Jong Won Kim
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Publication number: 20230302873Abstract: A valve apparatus and an integrated thermal management system using the same are proposed. In the valve apparatus and the integrated thermal management system, a plurality of coolant circuits is integrated with one valve to be compactified, so that it is advantageous in terms of manufacturing and utilization of space is improved while being compactified. Furthermore, as heat exchange between a coolant circulated in each coolant line and a refrigerant circulated in each refrigerant line is performed in response to various thermal management modes, the efficiency of the thermal management including cooling of an electric part and a battery, and indoor heating using waste heat of the electric part and the battery is improved, thereby securing a traveling distance of an electrified mobility.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Je Min Yeon, Man Hee Kim, Sang Min Lee
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Publication number: 20230302874Abstract: Systems and methods of controlling the ventilation of an electric vehicle comprising a power cell and a cabin vent. An operational mode of the electric vehicle is determined. An operational state of the power cell is determined. The closure of the cabin vent is controlled based on the operational mode of the electric vehicle and the operational state of the power cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Torsten Gerhardt, Brian Pearce, Adriana Cevoli Giroldo, Mark Michel, Yichen Gao
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Publication number: 20230302875Abstract: A heat storage heat pump heater (HSHPH) incorporated into a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system that provides heat to maintain the temperature in a compartment (e.g., a cabin of an electric vehicle) during both a heating cycle and defrosting cycle. This HSHPH contains a heat exchanger having an inlet and an outlet located in one or more manifolds and a core that includes one or more refrigerant tubes through which a refrigerant flows and a plurality of fins that extend between the tubes, the one or more refrigerant tubes being in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet; and a phase change material (PCM) configured to store heat transferred from the refrigerant during a heating cycle and to transfer heat to the refrigerant during a defrosting cycle. The PCM changes phase at a temperature that is greater than or equal to 24° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Yanping Xia, Lindsey Lee Leitzel, Gary Scott Vreeland, Timothy D. Craig, Edward Wolfe, IV
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Publication number: 20230302876Abstract: A vehicle air conditioning control system includes an electric heater, a direct-current-to-direct-current converter, an engine system temperature sensor, and a controller. The electric heater applies heat to an air conditioning airflow. The direct-current-to-direct-current converter converts a voltage of electric power of an in-vehicle battery. The engine system temperature sensor measures a temperature of one or each of an engine and a related member. The controller controls an operating state of the electric heater based on the temperature. Upon determining, based on the temperature, that the electric heater is to operate, the controller performs a control of switching the operating state between: an operating state where the electric heater is turned on and the direct-current-to-direct-current converter is caused to output a short-time current; and an operating state where the electric heater is turned off and the direct-current-to-direct-current converter is caused to output a steady-state current.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventor: Yasufumi TANAKA
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Publication number: 20230302877Abstract: There is provided an HVAC system and method of use thereof for operation with a vehicle, the HVAC system comprising: a frame having a front portion and a rear portion, one or more manually releasable clamps configured to releasably couple the frame to a chassis of the vehicle, and system components secured to the frame. The system components include an evaporator and a blower secured to the rear portion of the frame, and a condenser, a compressor, and a receiver drier secured to the front portion of the frame. The condenser, the compressor, and the evaporator are operatively coupled together in fluid communication, and one or more condenser fans are secured to the front portion of the frame in operational engagement with the condenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: Simplicity Air Ltd.Inventor: Brian BASSINDALE
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Publication number: 20230302878Abstract: An air supply system for a vehicle includes a first system including a first compressor compressing ambient air, a heat exchanger connected to the first compressor to allow compressed air to flow therethrough, and a first condenser connected to the heat exchanger. The air supply system further includes a second system including a second compressor compressing a refrigerant, a second condenser disposed at a rear end of the second compressor, an expansion valve disposed at a rear end of the second compressor, and an evaporator disposed at a rear end of the expansion valve. The second compressor, the second condenser, the expansion valve, and the evaporator of the second system are sequentially connected by a refrigerant flow line, and a refrigerant pipe disposed in the evaporator of the second system and connected to the refrigerant flow line is connected to a refrigerant pipe for a first condenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventor: Jong Geon Lee
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Publication number: 20230302879Abstract: The shaft assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a shaft connected to a blind sheet; a pair of end caps each being coupled to one side and the other side of the shaft to perform the rotational movement together with the shaft; a gear unit connected to either one of the pair of end caps and has a plurality of gears to interlock with the rotational movement of the shaft; and an elastic unit connected to any one of the plurality of gears of the gear unit and providing an elastic force so that the gear unit provides a rotational driving force to the shaft between a deployed position and a retracted position of the blind sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Bong Jung KIM, Jung Tae KIM, Myoung In MOON
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Publication number: 20230302880Abstract: A vehicle door assembly a first reinforcing bracket, a fastener and a vibration absorbing member. The first reinforcing bracket extends from a forward portion of an inner door panel to a rearward portion of the inner door panel. The first reinforcing bracket has a first main surface. The fastener is attached to the first reinforcing member such that a head portion thereof is spaced apart from of the first main surface. The vibration absorbing member has a main body with a first end and a second end. The first end has a slot that extends from an edge of the first end inward. The slot is dimensioned and shaped for sliding installation on to the fastener such that the first end of the vibration absorbing member is located between the head portion of the fastener and the first surface of the first reinforcing bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventor: Michael HARRINGTON
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Publication number: 20230302881Abstract: A catcher structure of a door beam is provided. A catcher mechanism is composed of an engaging hook connected to a rear end part of a door beam, and an insertion hole provided at a lower end part of a center pillar, which is a member on a vehicle body side. In a state in which a door is closed, the rear end part of the door beam, and the engaging hook and the insertion hole of the catcher mechanism are arranged at positions overlapping with each other when viewed from a vehicle width direction. The engaging hook includes a projection part projecting from the rear end part of the door beam toward an inner side in the vehicle width direction, and the insertion hole opens toward an outer side in the vehicle width direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takahiro Kawase, Takafumi Raitoku, Itaru Genpei, Yasuhiro Imamura
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Publication number: 20230302882Abstract: An inner panel of a door body includes an inner wall extending in a front-rear direction of a vehicle body on an inner side in a vehicle width direction, a connection wall extending toward an outer side in the vehicle width direction from the inner wall, and an outer wall extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body from an outer end of the connection wall in the vehicle width direction and joined to an outer panel. A door beam includes an arch-shaped beam body and a stay located on the outer side in the vehicle width direction with respect to an end of the beam body in a longitudinal direction. The rear end of the beam body is fixed to the inner wall. The stay has a front end fixed to the beam body and a rear end fixed to the outer wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yasuhisa EGAWA, Yoshihiro Fujimura, Atsushi Hasegawa, Ryota Taniwaki
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Publication number: 20230302883Abstract: A door structure for a vehicle is provided. A door beam includes an arch-shaped beam body in which a center in a longitudinal direction bulges more outward in a vehicle width direction than a front end part and a rear end part attached to an inner panel, and a bracket interposed between the front end part of the beam body and the inner panel. A rigidity of the bracket is lower than a rigidity of the beam body. At least a portion of the inner panel to which the rear end part of the beam body is attached is opposed to a member on a vehicle body side located on the inner side in the vehicle width direction, with a gap in the vehicle width direction being present therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yasuhisa EGAWA, Yoshihiro Fujimura, Atsushi Hasegawa
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Publication number: 20230302884Abstract: A vehicle roof system comprises a stationary part configured to be attached to a fixed roof and guide rails extending in longitudinal direction substantially parallel to opposite sides of a roof opening. A semi-transparent panel closes the roof opening and has a drain channel for draining water seeping past at least one edge of the panel. A rollo assembly includes a rollo cloth having a first edge connected to a winding shaft, and a second opposite edge to which a beam is connected and opposite lateral edges guided in the guide rails. The cloth is wound onto the winding shaft and wound off to uncover or cover the panel at least partly from below. At least a part of the channel extends transversely within the path of the cloth and comprises a first sliding surface in contact with the cloth to guide it when it is wound up or off.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventor: Eduardus Christianus van Boxtel
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Publication number: 20230302885Abstract: A sealing lip assembly exhibits improved load loss and compression set properties. In a first embodiment, a seal lip has a first end connected to a base and a second end extending outwardly from the base. A hinge is provided in the seal lip between the first and second ends to allow the second end to angularly rotate relative to the base wherein the base and seal lip are made from a single elastomeric material. In a second embodiment, a seal lip has a first end connected to a base and a second end extending outwardly from the base. A hinge is provided between the first and second ends to allow the second end to angularly rotate relative to the base. The base and seal lip are made from different hardness elastomeric materials. The seal lip has a first durometer portion over substantially an entire length between the hinge and the second end, and a second durometer portion from the first end to a knit line formed where the first and second durometer portions abut one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Douglas C. Larsen, Kastriot Shaska, Peter Koetsier
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Publication number: 20230302886Abstract: Disclosed is a coaxial asynchronous motor drive system, comprising a speed reducer, an electric motor and a main housing, and further comprising a motor controller, wherein the electric motor and the speed reducer are connected to form a motor reducer assembly and mounted inside the main housing, and the motor controller is fixed to the main housing and connected to the motor reducer assembly. The system of the disclosure reduces parasitic loss of an auxiliary motor drive system of a battery electric four-wheel-drive vehicle and increases the rang per charge of the vehicle, and the compact and integrated coaxial motor drive system facilitates maximum utilization of available space of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2020Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Chuanwei REN, Lu BI, Huaiyuan LIU
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TRACTION BATTERY PACKS WITH CELL-TO-PACK BATTERY SYSTEMS HOUSED WITHIN IRREGULARLY SHAPED ENCLOSURES
Publication number: 20230302887Abstract: Traction battery packs are disclosed that include cell-to-pack battery systems. A cell stack/cell matrix of the cell-to-pack battery system may be positioned within an irregularly shaped enclosure tray of the traction battery pack. A block insert may be positioned at an interface between the cell stack/cell matrix and an irregularly shaped interior surface of the enclosure tray. The block insert may be configured to facilitate insertion of the cell stack/cell matrix into the enclosure tray, transfer compression loads from the enclosure tray walls to the cell stack/cell matrix, resist battery cell compression loads, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Patrick Daniel MAGUIRE, Che-Chun CHANG, Jason C. MARCATH, Karen SILER -
Publication number: 20230302888Abstract: The invention relates to a motor holder (3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4) for fastening an electric motor (1) to a support frame (2) of a vehicle (10), wherein the support frame (2) preferably comprises two longitudinal members (2bj, 2b2) which are spaced apart from each other and are interconnected via a plurality of cross members (2aj, 2a2, 2a3, 2a4). The invention further relates to a vehicle (10) having a motor holder (3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4) of this type. It is provided here that the motor holder (3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2021Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Daniel KÜMMEL, Stefan BRENDLER, Patrick SCHWEDES, Willi KUSCH
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Publication number: 20230302889Abstract: A mounting structure for a series of electric battery packs (21); such packs get mounted between the two lateral chassis rails (11, 12) of a medium or heavy-duty electric vehicle. The battery packs get inserted through either the forward-facing or rear- facing ends of the chassis frame. Such chassis frame is created by joining a set of double up frame rails (11, 12) together with U- shaped cross members (32), allowing access to the interior of the chassis frame, and allowing a simplified removal and replacement of batteries for maintenance purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2021Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: TROVA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES INCInventors: Patrick Collignon, Maxell Collignon
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Publication number: 20230302890Abstract: A system may comprise a vehicle having a frame. One or more rails may form at least a portion of the frame and the container is configured to provide torsional rigidity to the chassis. The system may comprise a container configured to be mounted to the one or more rails. A plurality of battery assemblies may be enclosed within the container. The system may comprise a power distribution unit (PDU) to which the plurality of battery assemblies are connected. The plurality of battery assemblies may be configured to provide power to at least one component of the vehicle via the PDU.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: COULOMB SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: DAVID MICHAEL MAZAIKA
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Publication number: 20230302891Abstract: A system may comprise a vehicle having a frame. One or more rails may form at least a portion of the frame. The system may comprise a container configured to be mounted to the one or more rails. The system may comprise a plurality of battery packs positioned within the container below the one or more rails. Each of the plurality of battery packs may extend across an entire length of the container. The system may comprise a power distribution unit (PDU) to which the plurality of battery packs are connected. The plurality of battery packs may be configured to provide power to at least one component of the vehicle via the PDU. The container may protect against road debris and moisture.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: COULOMB SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: DAVID MICHAEL MAZAIKA
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Publication number: 20230302892Abstract: A hybrid transmission for a vehicle includes a transmission input shaft extending in a transverse direction, at least one countershaft arranged parallel to the transmission input shaft, a clutch device arranged coaxially with respect to the transmission input shaft and which has at least one clutch, and a differential having a differential input gear. A rotational axis of the differential input gear is arranged parallel to the transmission input shaft. The transmission also includes an electric machine having a rotor with a rotor rotational axis arranged parallel to the transmission input shaft and a transmission control device. As viewed in a longitudinal direction perpendicular to the transverse direction, the differential input gear, the transmission input shaft, and a transmission controller including the transmission control device are arranged in succession in the sequence specified.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Martin DENGLER, Benjamin BAUER, Jan BECKER, Markus BRANDENBURG, Andreas ERTEL, Peter HAHN, Tobias HAERTER, Elmar MUELLER, Jörg WEIGOLD, Timo MAURER, Preetam BIRJE
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Publication number: 20230302893Abstract: An electric apparatus installed in an electric vehicle, the electric apparatus includes a plurality of electrical devices including an electrical drive system, and an accommodation case accommodating the plurality of electrical devices. An intake port and a discharge port for cooling air are formed at an upper surface of the accommodation case, and a cooling fan is provided at the intake port or the discharge port.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATIONInventor: Kazutoshi USA
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Publication number: 20230302894Abstract: A flange cover has multiple receptacles for receiving guide bars for a conveyor module at different angles. Further, a conveyor module arrangement has a flange cover of this kind, an operating medium container has a conveyor module arrangement of this kind, and a modular operating medium container system has a plurality of operating medium containers of this kind.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2021Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Julius GOELDNER, Bernhard MAIER, Benjamin SCHIMPF
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Publication number: 20230302895Abstract: The disclosure relates to a tank ventilation apparatus for a motor vehicle which has a scavenging line which is arranged between an activated-carbon container and an intake line of the motor vehicle and in which an electrically driven scavenging pump is arranged. Furthermore, an electrically controllable directional control valve is provided in the scavenging line between the activated-carbon container and the electrically driven scavenging pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: Vitesco Technologies GmbHInventors: Tobias Hirthammer, Karl Gruenbeck
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Publication number: 20230302896Abstract: An embodiment energy source door assembly includes an external cover, a heat cover mounted on the external cover, and a heat film disposed between the external cover and the heat cover, wherein the heat film is configured to generate heat when electric energy is applied thereto. In an embodiment, the energy source door assembly further includes a thermal pad interposed between the heat film and the heat cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Sang Il Kim, Ki Bong Lee
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Publication number: 20230302897Abstract: A device for detecting a driver demand, the device outputting a purely electronic actuating signal, includes an actuating surface, for a foot of a user, the actuating surface being displaceable in an actuation direction in order to generate the actuating signal. At least two compression bodies arranged one behind the other in the actuation direction are provided, each of which has one elastic element and one rigid element, which are arranged one behind the other in the actuation direction in such a way that one rigid element acts on one elastic element when the actuating surface is acted upon by an actuation force. In addition, a sensor system is provided, the signal of which permits an inference to be made regarding the displacement of the actuating surface and is usable for generating the actuating signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventor: Andreas Marx
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Publication number: 20230302898Abstract: A pedal assembly for a vehicle that includes a pedal, a sensor configured to sense a force exerted on the pedal, and an electronic processor connected to the sensor. The electronic processor is configured to determine a first output value, and receive a signal indicative of the force exerted on the pedal from the sensor. The electronic processor is further configured to determine a second output value based on the force exerted on the pedal, the first output value, and a model that defines a mechanical hysteresis effect and generate an output signal for controlling the vehicle, the output signal corresponding to the second output value.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventor: Scott Calkins
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Publication number: 20230302899Abstract: A head-up display system of a vehicle visually transmits information to eyes of a first occupant and eyes of a second occupant. The system includes an illumination device emitting first and second display lights having first and second polarizations, respectively. The system includes a windshield and a holographic panel including first and second layers. The display lights emit toward the holographic panel at an entrance angle relative to an axis normal to the holographic panel. The first layer diffracts the first display light having the first polarization in a first exit direction at a first exit angle relative to the axis toward the eyes of the first occupant. The second layer diffracts the second display light having the second polarization in a second exit direction at a second exit angle relative to the axis, and different than the first exit angle, toward the eyes of the second occupant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Kai-Han Chang, Thomas A. Seder
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Publication number: 20230302900Abstract: An augmented reality head-up display system for displaying graphics upon a windscreen of a vehicle includes a controller in electronic communication with one or more non-visual object detection sensors, one or more image-capturing devices, and a graphic projection device. The controller executes instructions to receive a plurality of detection points that indicate a presence of an object from the one or more non-visual object detection sensors. The controller executes instructions to compare the plurality of detection points with the image data of the environment surrounding the vehicle to identify a visually imperceptible object located in the environment. In response to identifying the visually imperceptible object, the controller determines a notification symbol that signifies the visually imperceptible object. The notification symbol is overlaid at a position upon the windscreen where the visually imperceptible object would normally be visible.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: John P. Weiss, Joseph F. Szczerba, Omer Tsimhoni, Thomas A. Seder, Kai-Han Chang
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Publication number: 20230302901Abstract: An optical system includes an image projector having a light source. A reflective polarizer receives light emitted by the light source at a first incident angle greater than 30 degrees and reflects a portion of the light as a first reflected light. A spatial light modulator receives the first reflected light at a second incident angle greater than 5 degrees and transmits a portion of the first reflected light as a projected image light. A first mirror receives the projected image light at a third incident angle and reflects a portion of the projected image light as a second reflected image light which is received by a second mirror at a fourth incident angle, reflecting a portion of the second reflected image light as a third reflected image light having the viewable image. The light source and spatial light modulator are disposed on a same side of the reflective polarizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2021Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventor: Stephan J. Pankratz
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Publication number: 20230302902Abstract: A display system includes: a display device switchable between an emitting state where first image light is allowed to be emitted from the display device and a non-emitting state where the first image light is not allowed to be emitted from the display device; an optical device switchable between a reflecting state where light coming from a back of the mobile body is reflected from the optical device and a transmitting state where the light passes through the optical device; and an operation receiver that receives an operation for switching the display system between a first mode where the display device is in the emitting state while the optical member is in the transmitting state and a second mode where the display device is in the non-emitting state while the optical member is in the reflecting state.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.Inventors: Norihiro IMAMURA, Kenji NAGATOMI, Keiichi MATSUZAKI, Hirofumi HOSHIDA
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Publication number: 20230302903Abstract: A display device for a vehicle includes a plurality of displays mounted in a vehicle; an electronic control unit that controls, in an integrated manner, information displayed on the plurality of displays; and a telltale display that displays a telltale of the vehicle. The electronic control unit includes a first microcomputer that controls a display state of each of the plurality of displays, and a second microcomputer that operates with lower power consumption than the first microcomputer and controls a display state of the telltale display.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATIONInventors: Akinobu WATANABE, Toshihisa HARAKI, Shin MIURA, Ryusei MIYATA
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Publication number: 20230302904Abstract: A display device includes a processing circuit and a display. The processing circuit obtains an ambient temperature of a gyro sensor, obtains a sensitivity associated with a temperature range including the ambient temperature, corrects an angular velocity of the gyro sensor in accordance with the sensitivity, estimates a first estimated vehicle orientation based on the angular velocity corrected, estimates a second estimated vehicle orientation based on the angular velocity detected by the gyro sensor, derives a third estimated vehicle orientation by correcting the first estimated vehicle orientation using a position and a speed of vehicle, and updates the sensitivity of the temperature range using a calculated sensitivity that is based on the second estimated vehicle orientation and the third estimated vehicle orientation. The display displays an image that is in accordance with the third estimated vehicle orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.Inventors: Akira TANAKA, Toshiya MORI
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Publication number: 20230302905Abstract: Disclosed are a vehicle infotainment apparatus using a widget and a method of operating the same. According to various embodiments, some UIs of functions on execution in a background can be displayed as a background widget within an area that is always accessible in a screen of the infotainment device, thereby enabling to provide its user with simpler manipulation functions and necessary information.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Junghan SO, Wonjun HEO, Daeun KIM, Seokwon CHOI, Taekyun KIM, Younjoo SHIN
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Publication number: 20230302906Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for use in a vehicle. Driving information of the vehicle is obtained. The driving information includes transmission state information of the vehicle and information for an autonomous driving function. When the transmission state information indicates a position other than drive, a size of an exposed region of a first display is controlled to be a first size. When the transmission state information indicates drive and the driving information indicates that the autonomous driving function is enabled, the exposed region of the first display is controlled to be a second size that is less than the first size. When the transmission state information indicates drive and the driving information indicates that the autonomous driving function is disabled, the exposed region of the first display is controlled to be less than the second size.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Taeyoung HA, Sungkwon KIM, Juyeon YOU, Deokyeol LEE, Sungwook LEE, Changyoul LEE, Yongjun LIM, Jaemo CHOI, Jinyoung CHOI, Kwaneui HONG
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Publication number: 20230302907Abstract: An electronic apparatus disposed in a vehicle is provided. The electronic apparatus includes an input device including a body configured to be rotatable and pushable and a display disposed on the body; and a processor configured to acquire profile data of a user including preset information for function of the vehicle, control the display to display basic user interface (UI) corresponding to the function of the vehicle based on the acquired profile data of the user, and control a function of the vehicle corresponding to the basic UI in response to receiving an input on the input device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Youngseok LEE, Taewon UM, Jaehoon KIM, Hyewon KIM, Seungwoo SHIN, Yuhyeon JUN, Yongjin CHOI, Wooseok HWANG
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Publication number: 20230302908Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for troubleshooting anomalies in a high-voltage bus system for an electrified vehicle are provided herein. The high-voltage bus system being electrically connected to a plurality of electrical components such that each electrical component in the plurality of electrical components has a similar voltage when the high-voltage bus system is electrified. The method includes detecting individual voltages for each electrical component in the plurality of electrical components using a voltage sensor of each of the electrical components in the plurality of electrical components; determining a baseline voltage for each of the electrical components in the plurality of electrical components, the baseline voltage corresponding to at least a subset of the individual voltages; and comparing any one of the individual voltages to the baseline voltage to determine if that individual voltage is anomalous.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Weiwen Wang, Martin T. Books
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Publication number: 20230302909Abstract: A battery management apparatus is a battery management apparatus configured to manage a plurality of battery packs that are mounted in a vehicle and connected in parallel, the battery management apparatus including: a storage section configured to store a first computer program used in the battery management apparatus and a second computer program used in each of the plurality of battery packs; a judgment section configured to judge whether or not there is a mismatch between version information of the second computer program stored in each of the plurality of battery packs and version information of each of the first computer program and the second computer program stored in the storage section; and a notification section configured to notify a host computer of the battery management apparatus of the mismatch of the version information when there is the mismatch.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: Isuzu Motors LimitedInventors: Takuya KIKUCHI, Kenta KAMEDA
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Publication number: 20230302910Abstract: A vehicle includes: a battery pack including a secondary battery, a battery sensor configured to detect a state of the secondary battery, and a first control device; and a second control device provided separately from the battery pack, wherein: the first control device is configured to set a power upper limit value indicating an upper limit value of a battery power of the secondary battery by using a detection value of the battery sensor; and the second control device is configured to set a guard value of the upper limit value of the battery power by using a temperature of the secondary battery and set the power upper limit value such that the power upper limit value does not exceed the guard value.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Yoshiaki KIKUCHI, Junichi MATSUMOTO, Akio UOTANI
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Publication number: 20230302911Abstract: The vehicle control apparatus identifies a fuel cell module in which an error occurs among fuel cell modules included in the fuel cell system and an error type, stops the fuel cell module in which the error occurs, except for a case where the same error consecutively occurs in the same fuel cell module among the fuel cell modules, and operates the fuel cell module, in which the error occurs, again.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Jung Tak KANG, Yong Doo SON
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Publication number: 20230302912Abstract: A vehicle configured such that an on-board battery is chargeable by receiving electric power from a power supply outside the vehicle includes an inlet, a voltage sensor that detects an input voltage that is a voltage input from the power supply to the inlet, and a control device configured to execute a detection process when connected to the inlet. The detection process includes a first process that suspends charging when a difference between the input voltage before a start of the charging and the input voltage after the start of the charging is equal to or larger than a threshold value, and a second process that stops the charging when a difference between the input voltage during suspension of the charging in the first process and the input voltage after resumption of the charging is equal to or larger than the threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Yamato NIWA, Toshihiko MINAMII, Toru ANDO, Yu SHIMIZU, Toshiki MIYAZAKI
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Publication number: 20230302913Abstract: A control system includes an interface device having a body extending between a first end and a second end and that provides power to a vehicle system from an external power source. Sensors may be coupled with the interface device and detect sensor data associated with the coupling of the external power source with the interface device. A controller receives the sensor data from the sensors and determines a coupling location at which the external power source is coupled with the interface device. The coupling location may be at a first position between the first end and the second end of the interface device. The controller controls movement of the vehicle system to change the coupling location between the external power source and the interface device from the first position to a second position between the first and second ends of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Rekha Doddarangaiah Prasad, Ajith Kuttannair Kumar, Jeffrey John Wolff
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Publication number: 20230302914Abstract: A method for controlling regenerative braking includes determining a natural frequency of vehicle suspension pitch motion according to characteristics of a suspension device of vehicle; providing a filter of removing or passing a natural frequency component of the vehicle suspension pitch motion to a control unit; determining, by the control unit, a required regenerative braking force command based on vehicle driving information collected during driving; determining, by the control unit, a final front wheel regenerative braking force command and a final rear wheel regenerative braking force command through a filtering process using the filter from the determined required regenerative braking force command; and controlling, by the control unit, a regenerative braking force applied to a front wheel and a rear wheel by a driving device for driving the vehicle according to the determined final front wheel regenerative braking force command and final rear wheel regenerative braking force command.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia CorporationInventor: Ji Won OH
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Publication number: 20230302915Abstract: The disclosure provides a brake control device for performing brake control of a vehicle. The vehicle has a regenerative braking device and a friction braking device, the regenerative braking device is configured to adjust the regenerative braking force applied to the wheels of the vehicle, and the friction braking device is configured to adjust the frictional braking force applied to the wheels. The brake control device includes a brake control unit to control the regenerative braking device and the friction braking device. When the vehicle is decelerated, after the brake control unit performs a braking force application process to apply frictional braking force to all wheels, the brake control unit increases the regenerative braking force applied to the wheels by converting the frictional braking force applied to the wheels into regenerative braking force.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shinya KOBAYASHI
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Publication number: 20230302916Abstract: A control apparatus of an inverter that controls the drive of a traction motor of a vehicle is described. At a time when the vehicle starts moving by the drive of the traction motor, the control apparatus executes control processing to set a carrier frequency of the inverter to a low frequency within an audible range, and at a time other than when the vehicle starts moving, the control apparatus executes control processing to set the carrier frequency to a high frequency higher than the low frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: Isuzu Motors LimitedInventor: Yuta IKEDA