Patents Issued in February 1, 2024
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Publication number: 20240034198Abstract: A vehicle comprising a body, a seat assembly comprising, in turn, a seat for a driver, and a guide coupled to the body and to the seat assembly so as to constrain the seat assembly relative to the body allowing for a translation movement of the seat assembly along a moving direction, characterized in that the moving direction is lateral relative to a driving direction of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Fabrizio FAVARETTO
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Publication number: 20240034199Abstract: A system for locking at least one continuous-adjustment slide for a vehicle seat, comprising; the at least one slide, an over-center locking system comprising: a rail, fixed relative to the first slide element, resilient means generating return forces configured to provide a switchover to locking of a first locking member so as to provide an over-center of the first locking member on the rail and a switchover to locking of a second locking member providing an over-center of the second locking member on the rail. According to the present disclosure, an unlocking mechanism comprises an electric actuator and a transmission configured to provide the switchover to unlocking of the first locking member and the switchover to unlocking of the second locking member, against the return forces of the resilient means.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Fabrice PETIT, Vincent NARDIN, Olivier KIRCHER
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Publication number: 20240034200Abstract: Disclosed is a seat adjustment apparatus for a mobility vehicle, in which a seat cushion slides in a forward/rearward direction while moving upward or downward when the seat cushion is tilted, thereby allowing an occupant to take a stable posture. In one aspect, the seat apparatus comprises 1) a fixing bracket fixed to a floor surface; 2) a setting bracket disposed above the fixing bracket and connected to a back frame so that the back frame is rotatable; 3) a guide unit disposed at a front end of the fixing bracket and a front end of the setting bracket; 4) a guide part disposed at a rear end of the fixing bracket and a rear end of the setting bracket; and 5) a drive unit connected to the guide unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Sang Soo Lee, Chan Ho Jung, Mu Young Kim, Sang Hark Lee, Ho Suk Jung, Deok Soo Lim, Sang Do Park, Jae Yong Jang, Hyun Tak Ko, Ho Sung Kang, Hae Dong Kwak, In Sun Baek, Sin Chan Yang, Jun Sik Hwang, Chan Ki Cho, Myung Soo Lee
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Publication number: 20240034201Abstract: A seat assembly may include a seatback, a seat bottom, and a pair of seat track assemblies. The seat bottom may be movable in an angular direction relative to the vehicle. The pair of seat track assemblies may include a first seat track assembly and a second seat track assembly. Each of the first and second track assemblies may include a lower track and an upper track slidably engaging the lower track. The upper tracks of the first and second seat track assemblies may be attached to the seat bottom. The upper tracks of the first and second seat track assemblies are independently movable along lengths of the respective lower tracks such that the upper tracks are configured to move along the lengths of the lower tracks at different linear velocities to move the seat bottom and the seatback in the angular direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Fisher & Company, IncorpotayedInventors: Alfred J. FISHER, III, Sapan Mahendra Poptani, Matthew McLaughlin, Mircea Napau, Ryan Martin
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Publication number: 20240034202Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat and a seatback. The seatback includes a frame that has opposing first and second frame members and first and second displaceable panels that are pivotably coupled to the first and second frame members. The first and second displaceable panels are movable between stored positions and deployed positions in response to a force exerted on the seatback.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Ranjit Nagi, Nathan Pabalate, Nicholas Gilbert, Patrick Davis, Megan Romelfanger
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Publication number: 20240034203Abstract: A recliner for a vehicle seat includes a first gear having a center hole provided at a center thereof, a second gear being internally in contact with the first gear and configured to eccentrically engage with the first gear, a socket having a coupling portion configured to be coupled to the center hole, and a pair of wedge cams disposed between the socket and the second gear and configured to restrain or release the socket and the second gear.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Kyu Ha SHIN, Woosool SONG
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Publication number: 20240034204Abstract: A side impact protection block includes a housing, the housing includes a top wall, a side wall, and a bottom wall, and the top wall includes a side impact contact surface; a button, the button is disposed on the side wall of the housing, and the button is capable of being pressed by a pressing force to a pressing position and elastically return to an initial position after the pressing force is removed; and a locking member, the locking member is disposed in the housing and includes a locking portion, the button is operably connected to the locking member, when the button is switched from the initial position to the pressing position, the locking member is driven by the button to be in an unlocked state, and when the button elastically returns to the initial position, the locking portion of the locking member elastically returns to a locked state.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Bambino Prezioso Switzerland AGInventor: xiaolong MO
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Publication number: 20240034205Abstract: A vehicle seat comprising a guiding device comprising a first articulation portion and a second articulation portion, the first articulation portion has a first articulation surface, the second articulation portion has a second articulation surface, a first stop element and a second stop element, a first backrest, a second backrest comprising a first flange and a second flange, the first flange has a first bore cooperating with the first articulation surface, the second flange has a second bore cooperating with the second articulation surface, the second bore has a circular portion and a notch, the notch of the second bore is configured to allow the passage of the second stop element through the notch.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Mustapha YOUNES, Philippe DEMPTOS, Roland FAURE
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Publication number: 20240034206Abstract: A seat rail system for a vehicle. The seat rail system includes an upper rail and a stationary lower rail attached to a floor structure of the vehicle. The upper rail is configured for being attached to a vehicle seat and the upper rail is movably arranged in relation to the lower rail in a longitudinal vehicle direction. The seat rail system further includes an elongated load member attached to the lower rail, where an upper part of the load member is extending into a lower portion of the upper rail. One or more lower parts of the load member are extending through the floor structure. The load member is configured for being directly in engagement with the floor structure and the lower portion in a vehicle impact event for establishing a load path from the floor structure to the upper rail via the load member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Tony JONSSON
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Publication number: 20240034207Abstract: A seat rail system for a vehicle. The seat rail system includes an upper rail and a stationary lower rail attached to a floor structure of the vehicle. The upper rail is configured for being attached to a vehicle seat and movably arranged in relation to the lower rail in a longitudinal vehicle direction. The seat rail system further includes an elongated load member attached to the lower rail, and the load member is extending through the floor structure. The upper rail includes a front rail structure and a rear rail structure. The load member is extending into a lower portion of the front rail structure and into a lower portion of the rear rail structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Tony JONSSON
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Publication number: 20240034208Abstract: A seat rail system for a vehicle includes an upper rail and a stationary lower rail attached to a floor structure. The upper rail is attached to a vehicle seat and is movable in relation to the lower rail in a longitudinal direction. The seat rail system further includes an elongated load member attached to the lower rail. An upper part of the load member extends into a lower portion of the upper rail. A lower part of the load member extends through the floor structure. A lower base surface of the lower rail has a first wedge element and an upper surface of the floor structure has a corresponding second wedge element. The first wedge element and the corresponding second wedge element are configured to interact with each other to establish a clamping action between the lower part and a lower surface of the floor structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Tony JONSSON
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Publication number: 20240034209Abstract: A seat support element having a frame and a padding mounted on the frame, extending between an internal surface, near the frame on an external side of the frame, and an external surface, opposite the internal surface and defining a bearing surface for an occupant of the seat. The support element includes a ventilation device for the bearing surface which includes a fan mounted on the frame and arranged to emit a gas flow toward the padding, and a bellows extending between the fan and the internal surface of the padding to transmit the gas flow of the fan to the padding. The bellows has a fastening tab passing through an orifice passing through the frame on the external side to an internal side of the frame, the fastening tab being attached to the frame on the internal side of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Jean-Marie MAUFFREY, Didier DURIEZ, Solenne DUMONT
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Publication number: 20240034210Abstract: A structural shroud assembly for a passenger seat includes a structural shroud having a first end, a second end opposite from the first end, and a central cavity between the first end and the second end. An armrest pivot may be supported at the first end of the structural shroud. In some cases, the structural shroud may be an armrest. In other cases, the structural shroud is an upper spreader for the passenger seat configured to support a seat back of the passenger seat, and a lower spreader configured to receive at least one seat beam tube is attached to the upper spreader.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2020Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Romain Tranier, Anthony Tran
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Publication number: 20240034211Abstract: A head restraint for a vehicle seat having a seatback includes a head support and a head restraint mounting assembly for mounting the head restraint to the seatback. The head restraint mounting assembly has a first mounting stem. The head support is pivotably mounted to the head restraint mounting assembly. An actuating cable is configured to control pivoting of the head support about a pivot axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: James SUFFOLK
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Publication number: 20240034212Abstract: A motor vehicle seat (1) having an illuminable screen (2) and a cover (3). Several hooks (7) are sewn onto an edge of the cover (3). The hooks (7) enable the cover (3) to be suspended on a headrest support (5) of the motor vehicle seat (1) to enable a reliable and visually appealing fixation of the cover (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Benjamin Rehfuss, Max Nitsch
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Publication number: 20240034213Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat cushion; a seat back; a headrest including a main part configured to support the back of the head of the occupant, a left side part connected to a left edge of the main part to be rotatable about a vertical axis, a right side part connected to a right edge of the main part to be rotatable about a vertical axis, a left drive device for rotating the left side part forward relative to the main part, and a right drive device for rotating the right side part forward relative to the main part; an acceleration acquisition device; and a control device which, when a rightward acceleration is acquired by the acceleration acquisition device, makes the right drive device rotate the right side part forward until the right side part is positioned on a right side of the head of the occupant, and when a leftward acceleration is acquired by the acceleration acquisition device, makes the left drive device rotate the left side part forward until the left side part is positioned on a left side of tType: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Masahiro SAKOTA, Takayoshi ITO, Kohei KOWATA, Jinichi TANABE
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Publication number: 20240034214Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat, a front leg, a seatback, and a lower leg support. The seat includes a forward end and a rearward end. The seat is configured to be coupled to a support surface. The front leg engages with the support surface. The seatback is rotatably coupled to the seat proximate the rearward end. The lower leg support is directly and rotatably coupled to the seat proximate the forward end. The lower leg support is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The vehicle seating assembly is movable between a seated position and a reclined-and-raised position. Moving from the seated position toward the reclined-and-raised position includes increasing a first distance between the front leg and the support surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Patrick Maloney, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Kevin VanNieulande, Kevin Wayne Preuss, Joseph Michael Kish
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Publication number: 20240034215Abstract: A convertible covering shelf structure for dividing a rear portion of a rear seat and a cargo space of a trunk compartment in a vehicle includes a first covering shelf provided behind the rear seat, a second covering shelf which is hingedly connected to a first end portion of the first covering shelf and is folded and horizontally deployed so that its upper surface faces the upper surface of the first covering shelf, and a pair of guide brackets fixed to a rear seat back frame of the vehicle and including a slit into which first and second sides of a second end portion of the first covering shelf is inserted to move the first covering shelf.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia CorporationInventors: Abilash NINAMOHINA, Pavan Kumar AKULA, Ki Duck BAE, Surendra Reddy DUDDUKUNTA
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Publication number: 20240034216Abstract: The present application relates to the technical field of transfer equipment, in particular to an AGV. The AGV includes: a chassis; a traveling mechanism arranged on the chassis to implement traveling of the AGV; and a supporting assembly including a tray, a rotating assembly and a lifting mechanism, the tray being connected to the lifting mechanism through the rotating assembly, the lifting mechanism being arranged on the chassis and including a lifting drive mechanism and a lifting mechanism, the lifting drive mechanism being in drive connection with the rotating assembly through the lifting mechanism to drive the rotating assembly and the tray to ascend or descend, and the rotating assembly driving the tray to rotate relative to the chassis. Based on this, the performance of AGVs can be improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Ying CHEN, Lei ZHANG, Xu LIU, Guoku SONG
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Publication number: 20240034217Abstract: Disclosed is to a conveyor lamella for a conveyor floor, wherein the conveyor floor is configured for conveying a load in a conveying direction extending between a first end and a second end of the conveyor floor. The conveyor lamella include an elongated lamella body having a first end and a second end, opposite to the first end in the longitudinal direction of the lamella body; and a friction profile provided at the upper surface of the lamella body and extending parallel to the longitudinal direction of the lamella body, wherein the friction profile is configured for increasing the friction coefficient between the conveyor lamella and a load placed thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2021Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Frans Arian Heino DE RAAD, Nicolaas Marc MATER
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Publication number: 20240034218Abstract: A bunkhouse trailer is provided that includes a plurality of bunk bed assemblies. The trailer has a plurality of interior barrier walls defining isolated living spaces between the lower and upper beds in each of the bunk bed assemblies. The individual accommodations for each user eliminates shared spaces where surface contamination may lead to disease transmission. In some embodiments, the air handling within each individual accommodation is configured to reduce the risk of cross-contamination between users.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: William L. Gibson
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Publication number: 20240034219Abstract: A locking mechanism includes a base with a notch, a latching member with a hook and a first receiving surface, and a locking member with a lever and a regulation portion. The latching member is rotatable between an engagement position and an engagement release position. The locking member is rotatable between a lock position and an unlock position. The regulation portion does not interfere with the latching member when the locking member is rotated from the lock position toward the unlock position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: NHK SPRING CO., LTD.Inventor: Shigeru KUROI
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Publication number: 20240034220Abstract: A modular vehicle accessory mounting system which includes one or more extruded rails designed to attach along a edge of the installation vehicle, one or more modular accessory modules that attach to the extruded rail as well as one or more communication modules that provide power to the accessory modules and serves as a communication bridge between the system and the vehicle or outside world. Generally speaking, these components may be structured to provide a low-profile mounting system for auxiliary illumination and other accessories along the edges of vehicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: HiViz Lighting, Inc.Inventor: Samuel T. Massa
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Publication number: 20240034221Abstract: A light assembly including a first lighting module for performing a low beam function, and a second lighting module for performing a high beam function and a driver. The light assembly includes a first switching unit connected in series with the first and second lighting modules and controlled by a first control unit, and a second switching unit connected in parallel to the second lighting module and controlled by a second control unit. The first switching unit is connected in low side position between the second lighting module and the ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2020Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: VALEO VISIONInventor: Rujiu OU
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Publication number: 20240034222Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for operating a high-resolution projection headlight for a motor vehicle. The high-resolution projection headlight has an active LED pixel matrix light source which comprises an LED matrix monolithically integrated into a semiconductor chip with a plurality of light diode-based pixels and a driver circuit for separately controlling each individual pixel within the LED matrix. A current digital image of a sequence of images is continuously rasterized by means of a graphical controller from graphical data with at least one graphical object (50) and is provided for image reproduction with the projection headlight. A value for a thermal loading of the LED pixel matrix light source is continuously determined. During the rasterizing of a current digital image, surface areas (52) of the graphical objects (50) to be projected are at least partially masked with a masking (60, 61) and modulated, provided that the value for thermal loading exceeds a limit value.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Philipp ROECKL
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Publication number: 20240034223Abstract: A motor vehicle lighting system (2) for emitting position-limited ground projections (B4a, B4c) for a motor vehicle (1) with a stepped height-adjustable chassis (3), wherein at least two pre-defined chassis height levels (SO, 51) are provided, namely a zero level (SO) and at least one higher operating level (51), wherein the motor vehicle lighting system (2) includes at least two projection devices (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d), and a control unit (5) connected to each projection device (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) for individually controlling each projection device (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Markus ZEUNER, Christian URBAN
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Publication number: 20240034224Abstract: A vehicle intent indication system includes a sensor, a display, and a controller. The sensor is configured to detect an object in an operating environment of a vehicle. The display is configured to display a pattern visible to a person in the operating environment of the vehicle. The display includes light emitting components configured to be selectively illuminated to display the pattern. The controller is configured to receive information from the sensor indicating that the object has been detected in the operating environment and to cause the light emitting components to be selectively illuminated to display the pattern in response to receiving the information from the sensor. The pattern in configured to inform the person in the operating environment of the vehicle of an intent of the vehicle to perform a driving maneuver.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Frazier Cunningham, III, Cindita D. Cunningham
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Publication number: 20240034225Abstract: Systems and methods for deploying warning devices for a vehicle. The vehicle can be an autonomous vehicle. A method of deploying warning devices for a vehicle includes deploying one or more warning devices from the vehicle, the one or more warning devices being coupled to a deployment vehicle. Deploying the one or more warning devices includes controlling the deployment vehicle. A system for deploying warning devices for a vehicle includes a deployment vehicle and one or more warning devices coupled to the deployment vehicle. The system includes a controller configured to deploy the one or more warning devices from the vehicle. Deploying the one or more warning devices includes the controller configured to control the deployment vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Joseph Gagliano
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Publication number: 20240034226Abstract: Systems and methods for automatically deploying warning devices for an autonomous vehicle. A method includes automatically stopping the autonomous vehicle when there is an emergency and automatically deploying one or more warning devices from one or more warning device deployment mechanisms attached to the autonomous vehicle while the autonomous vehicle is stopping such that the warning devices drop from the warning device deployment mechanisms. A system includes one or more warning device deployment mechanisms attached to the autonomous vehicle and one or more warning devices stored in the one or more warning device deployment mechanisms. The system includes one or more controllers configured to automatically stop the autonomous vehicle when there is an emergency, and automatically deploy the warning devices from the warning device deployment mechanisms while the autonomous vehicle is stopping such that the warning devices drop from the warning device deployment mechanisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Joseph Gagliano, Monica Darwish, Albert Moser, Jamie Hoffacker
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Publication number: 20240034227Abstract: A light guide (1) is provided for an illuminable screen (2) of a motor vehicle seat (3). The light guide (7) has a pin-shaped light-introducing region (4) and a plate-shaped light-emitting region (5). The pin-shaped light-introducing region (4) transitions into the plate-shaped light-emitting region (5) over an arch region (6) expanding from the pin-shaped light-introducing region (4) to achieve a compact design.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Benjamin Rehfuss, Max Nitsch
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Publication number: 20240034228Abstract: An illumination device is to be mounted on a ceiling of an interior of a vehicle, and the illumination device includes a light source that emits light to illuminate the interior, a light guide that receives the light emitted from the light source and transmits the received light, a first flow path that, in a state in which the illumination device is mounted on the ceiling, extends so as to intersect with an up and down direction of the vehicle and is located at the same position as at least one of the light source or the light guide in the up and down direction, and an air blower that produces an airflow that, having been sucked into the illumination device, travels through the first flow path and is blown out of the illumination device after having traveled through the first flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Ryota YOSHIZUMI
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Publication number: 20240034229Abstract: An indoor lighting device of a vehicle includes: a substrate, a plurality of light sources assembled with the substrate to be arranged in a row, and a light guide panel including: a plurality of incidence parts such that light emitted by the light sources is incident thereupon, a diffusion area part provided behind the incidence parts to diffuse and reflect the light incident upon the incidence parts, a visual field area part provided behind the diffusion area part to emit the light diffused and reflected by the diffusion area part outside, and light diffusion holes provided behind the respective incidence parts. In particular, each of the light diffusion holes is surrounded by a transmission plane, a pair of reflection planes and a diffusion plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, ITW EF&C Korea LLC., HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD., YOONJIN ELECTRONICS CO.,LTDInventors: Jae Hyun An, Jun Geun Oh, Kyu Rok Kim, Byoung Wook Kim, Young Jun Kim, Goo Dong Jung, Ho Sung Kwon, Bong Seok Ko
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Publication number: 20240034230Abstract: An audible vehicle warning system is arranged for generating a horn signal and includes a loudspeaker system having a loudspeaker arranged for outputting sound signals at least in a selected frequency range comprising at least frequencies from 400 to 2 kHz, a sound library including one or more sound signals intended as a horn signal when output by the loudspeaker. Each of the sound signals has a ? octave frequency band, which is taken as a reference frequency band. The reference frequency band contains at least a predetermined part of the total power of the sound signal. An ? octave frequency band averaged response of the loudspeaker system has in a ? octave frequency band corresponding to the reference frequency band an amplitude level, which is at least a given amount of dB above the average amplitude level in the selected frequency range.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2021Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Tom HAELVOET, Fabian VUINE, David CORYNEN
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Publication number: 20240034231Abstract: An audio reproduction device and method are provided. The audio reproduction device is connected to an external memory storing audio data series respectively corresponding to audio phrases and storing management information indicating an address at which each of the plurality of audio data series is stored, and perform reproduction of audio by reading the audio data series from the external memory for each audio phrase. The audio reproduction device includes a serial interface performing serial communication, registers storing the management information corresponding to the audio data series of at least two audio phrases transmitted from the external memory via the serial interface, and a reproduction control circuit reading the audio data series from the external memory via the serial interface for each audio phrase based on the management information stored in the registers and reproducing audio in the order of reading the audio data series for each audio phrase.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: LAPIS Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kazushige MATSUURA
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Publication number: 20240034232Abstract: Systems and methods for automatically deploying warning devices for a vehicle. The vehicle can be an autonomous vehicle. A method of automatically deploying warning devices for a vehicle includes determining a vehicle travel path of the vehicle, and generating a deployment vehicle path for a deployment vehicle based on the vehicle travel path. The method includes automatically deploying one or more warning devices from the vehicle by controlling the deployment vehicle on the deployment vehicle path. A system for automatically deploying warning devices for a vehicle includes a deployment vehicle and one or more warning devices coupled to the deployment vehicle. The system includes a controller configured to determine a vehicle travel path of the vehicle, generate a deployment vehicle path for the deployment vehicle based on the vehicle travel path, and automatically deploy the warning devices from the vehicle by controlling the deployment vehicle on the deployment vehicle path.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Joseph Gagliano
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Publication number: 20240034233Abstract: A warning device deployment system for an autonomous vehicle. The warning device deployment system includes one or more warning device deployment mechanisms attached to the autonomous vehicle. The warning device deployment system includes one or more warning devices stored in the one or more warning device deployment mechanisms. The one or more warning devices are deployed from the one or more warning device deployment mechanisms when the autonomous vehicle is in an emergency.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Joseph Gagliano, Monica Darwish, Albert Moser, Jamie Hoffacker
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Publication number: 20240034234Abstract: A warning device for a warning device deployment system for an autonomous vehicle. The warning device includes a tetrahedron frame having four triangular faces and at least one reflective material on the tetrahedron frame. The tetrahedron frame defines an expanded shape of the warning device. The warning device is self-expandable such that the warning device is compactable to a reduced volume when the warning device is stored in the warning device deployment system and expandable to the expanded shape when the warning device is deployed from the warning device deployment system. A warning device deployment system includes one or more warning device deployment mechanisms attached to the autonomous vehicle and the one or more warning devices stored in the one or more warning device deployment mechanisms. The one or more warning devices are deployed from the one or more warning device deployment mechanisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Joseph Gagliano, Monica Darwish, Albert Moser, Jamie Hoffacker
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Publication number: 20240034235Abstract: A light assembly includes a power source, a first lighting module to perform a high beam function, a second lighting module to perform a low beam function and a driver connected to the voltage source. The driver is connected to a first pin, a second pin and a third pin and is configured to apply a first power output to a first lighting module and to apply a second power output to the second lighting module. The light assembly includes a first switching unit in series with the first lighting module and the second lighting module, and a second switching unit in series with the second lighting module.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2020Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: VALEO VISIONInventor: Rujiu OU
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Publication number: 20240034236Abstract: A vehicle includes a first camera mounted on the vehicle to have a first field of view facing a front or rear of the vehicle and configured to acquire first image data, a second camera mounted on the vehicle to have a second field of view facing a left or right side of the vehicle and configured to acquire second image data, and a display. The vehicle also has a controller configured to display first around-view data in which the first image data and the second image data are combined so that a boundary between the first image data and the second image data becomes a first reference angle on the display. The controller is also configured to combine the first image data and the second image data so that an angle between the boundary and a driving direction of the vehicle becomes a second reference angle greater than the first reference angle based on an opening of a door or trunk lid or gate of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATIONInventors: Min Kyung Noh, Jaeseob Choi, Yonghun Lee
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Publication number: 20240034237Abstract: A vehicle having no wiper, wherein an image displaying section is provided at a forward portion of a driving seat of the vehicle, a capturing means to capture road conditions of a vehicle forward direction is provided in front of the vehicle, an image display surface of the image displaying section is located in interior side of the vehicle, a captured image captured by the capturing means is displayed on the image display surface, and a driver drives while viewing the captured image displayed on the image display surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2021Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Yuzo AGATA, Hideo INAYOSHI
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Publication number: 20240034238Abstract: A method of detecting and tracking a trailer. The computer-implemented method, when executed by data processing hardware causes the data processing hardware to perform operations. The operations include initiating, using a detection application, a beacon scan and detecting a signal attribute and a serial number for a plurality of beacons. The operations also include recording the signal attribute and the serial number for each of the plurality of beacons and determining, based on a proximity of a respective beacon to a user device within a predetermined time interval, that the respective beacon is communicatively connected to the detection application. The operations further include sending, in response to determining that the respective beacon is communicatively connected, a connection signal from the detection application to one of data storage of the detection application and the respective beacon.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Landstar System Holdings, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Miller
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Publication number: 20240034239Abstract: A rearview device for a vehicle, includes: a moveable mirror head assembly that includes an upper casing element, a lower casing element, and a bezel that carries a mirror glass; a base frame; a motor cradle connected to the upper and lower casing elements; and an actuator assembly attached to the base frame and configured to move the moveable mirror head assembly connected to the articulation assembly via the motor cradle. The actuator assembly is configured to adjust the moveable mirror head assembly inwardly or outwardly and upwardly or downwardly so that movement of the moveable mirror head assembly may be controlled using the actuator assembly to change a field of view in a drive position or to place the moveable mirror head assembly in a park position. The actuator assembly provides a range of angular motion of the moveable mirror head assembly that is greater in the inwardly or outwardly direction than in the upwardly or downwardly direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Andrew Lettis, Graham Rehill, Callum Scott-Collins
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Publication number: 20240034240Abstract: A rear view mirror assembly includes a rear view mirror that is mounted on a windshield of a vehicle and a personal electronic device in remote communication with an extrinsic communication network for sending and receiving text messages. A display is movably integrated into the rear view mirror such that the display is visible to the driver. A communication unit is integrated into the rear view mirror and the communication unit is in communication with the display. The communication unit is in remote communication with the personal electronic device thereby facilitating the display to display text messages received from the personal electronic device. In this way the display facilitates the driver to read the text messages without requiring the driver to look away from the road upon which the vehicle is traveling.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Danen Wilson
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Publication number: 20240034241Abstract: A bin system is described for use on emergency vehicles, such as ambulances, fire trucks, etc. is described. The bin system includes a bin that securely mounts to brackets on a wall of the vehicle. The bin is formed using tie rods, which also engage the brackets. A handle of the bin further engages to the brackets to securely hold the bin to the brackets.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Mark Steven Jeffries
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Publication number: 20240034242Abstract: A system for providing security functions to a vehicle may comprise a chassis and a drone. The chassis may be configured to be mounted on top of the vehicle. The chassis may include a drone port for housing a drone. The drone may include a camera. The camera of the drone may be configured to capture images of objects outside of the chassis while the drone is positioned in the drone port. A device including the chassis may be a light bar and further include lights positioned at a periphery of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Patrick W. SMITH, Gabriel OTHMAN, Brandy SHAFFER
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Publication number: 20240034243Abstract: The present disclosure provides a roof crossbar bracket, which includes a crossbar, a clamping device installed at both ends of the crossbar and being capably of adjusting a distance, and a shell partially wrapping the clamping device, where the clamping device includes a bracket, a hook mechanism installed on the bracket, and a locking mechanism; where the hook mechanism includes a base plate installed below the bracket, a mounting plate fixedly installed within the bracket, and a hook plate movably installed with the mounting plate, the hook plate is located on one side of the base plate, and a first adjustment component for adjusting an angle between the hook plate and the mounting plate is provided between the hook plate and the mounting plate, and a second adjustment component for adjusting an installation height of the hook plate on the mounting plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: XIONG YAO
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Publication number: 20240034244Abstract: A bicycle carrier contains: a fixing device, a rotation device, a control device, and a holder. The fixing device includes a connection rod and a positioning seat. The positioning seat has a longitudinal receiving orifice and a lateral receiving orifice. The rotation device includes a casing, a grip, and a grasp space. The control device includes an actuation post, a pull lever, a spring, and an insertion portion. The pull lever has a joining portion and an extension. When the extension is pulled by an external force, the insertion portion removes from the longitudinal receiving orifice and the lateral receiving orifice so that the rotation device is forced to rotate between a horizontal fixing position and a horizontal fixing position reciprocately. When the external force to the extension disappears, the rotation device is located on the vertical fixing position, and the insertion portion is received in the vertical receiving orifice.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Che-Lin Liu
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Publication number: 20240034245Abstract: A vehicle includes: a speaker unit; a fixing member configured to fix the speaker unit to a vehicle body; a rotatable cover configured to be rotatable to a first state where the rotatable cover shields the speaker unit from an outside of the vehicle body, or to a second state where the speaker unit is exposed to the outside of the vehicle body; and a controller configured to control a rotation of the rotatable cover to switch the rotatable cover to the first state or the second state.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, KIA CORPORATIONInventor: Dongjin KIM
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Publication number: 20240034246Abstract: A releasable mounting system and method for semi-permanently attaching to a ferrous material surface, comprising a base assembly having a plurality of magnetic-assisted suction cup (MASC) mounting assemblies connected to a base plate for semi-permanently attaching to the ferrous material surface. Each MASC mounting assembly has a suction cup and at least one magnet providing additional fixturing of the base assembly to the ferrous material surface. The system may include a rooftop assembly comprising a shell and a pivotally mounted mast assembly biased in an upright position. The rooftop assembly on a vehicle rooftop may include sensors providing information to a computer inside the vehicle, including information with respect to the orientation of the mast on top of the vehicle during a mobile survey. All of the data gathered from the rooftop assembly may be wirelessly communicated to the computer inside the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Heath Consultants IncorporatedInventors: VINEET AGGARWAL, ALAN KENNETH STRATTON, KEVIN BENDELE, JEFFREY PARKER, CHRISTOPHER GRETENCORD, LEO BELVAL, STEVE CHANCEY, HAINING DONG, MARSHALL BRONFIN
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Publication number: 20240034247Abstract: There is provided a camera installation structure for inside of operation room that can obtain a camera image with reduced shake to enable remote operation and hardly obstructs rear visual field in a case where an operator boards a working machine. A camera installation structure 10 includes an operation seat 3, a scaffold member 20 disposed in a rear space 4, and mounting portions for mounting the scaffold member 20. The scaffold member 20 includes a plurality of shelves 21, 23, 25, and 27, a camera 50 installed on the fourth shelf 27, and mounting brackets. In a state where the mounting brackets are mounted on the mounting portions, a lens 51 of the camera is disposed at a height position corresponding to a height of eyes of an operator in a case where the operator sits on the operation seat 3.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2021Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Yusuke SAWADA, Fumino HASEGAWA, Hitoshi SASAKI, Yoichiro YAMAZAKI