Abstract: A control unit (10) includes a first interface (14) by way of which the control unit (10) is able to be connected or is connected to a charging station (20). A processor (12) is designed to instruct the charging station (20) to charge an electric vehicle (40) with a charging current using a charging cable (30). An initial current value of the charging current is higher than a continuous current value associated with the charging cable (30). The processor (12) is also designed to ascertain whether a temperature linked to the charging cable (30) reaches or exceeds a maximum temperature value linked to the charging cable (30); and to instruct the charging station (20) to reduce the charging current if the temperature linked to the charging cable (30) reaches or exceeds the maximum temperature value.

Abstract: A power system for an electrified vehicle comprising a first power source device, a first converter having a first end connected to the first power source device, a second power source device, a motor driving device comprising a motor and an inverter, a switch device configured to selectively connect a second end of the first converter to the second power source device or the motor driving device, and a controller configured to control the switch device such that the second end of the first converter is connected to the second power source device when the first power source device is charged with power of the second power source device and such that the second end of the first converter is connected to the motor driving device when the motor performs regenerative braking.

Abstract: A method of performing a charging operation of an electrical energy storage system comprising charging electronics, comprising the steps: a) determining at least one charging parameter relating to the electrical energy storage system; b) transmitting the at least one charging parameter to the charging electronics of the electrical energy storage system; c) starting the charging operation as a function of the at least one charging parameter. A corresponding computer program, a machine-readable storage medium, an electronic control unit, and an electrical energy storage system are also described.

Abstract: A method of intelligently allocating power to one or more devices connected to a power delivery system includes detecting an event related to an allocation of power between the one or more connected devices. The method further includes maximizing an initial non-power delivery (non-PD) power provided to at least one of the connected devices based on an available shared capacity (ASC) associated with at least one connected device and also includes allocating power to the at least one connected device using PD protocols.

Abstract: A system includes a processor and a non-transitory, computer-readable memory that includes instructions executable by the processor for causing the processor to perform operations. The operations include accessing premises consumption data of a premises in a power distribution network. The premises consumption data includes an indication of premises resource consumption over a period of time. The operations also include applying a machine-learning model to the premises consumption data. The machine-learning model is trained to generate an output corresponding to an electric vehicle classification of the premises. Further, the operations include generating the electric vehicle classification of the premises using the output of the machine-learning model and controlling power generation of the power distribution network based on the electric vehicle classification of the premises.

Abstract: There is provided a controller configured to: determine, among a plurality of charging stations, a second charging station which is a charging station in which the process requested from a vehicle is completed during a charging period of the vehicle, and in which an excess power in a plurality of power generation facilities is smaller than that in a case where a process requested from the vehicle is performed in a first charging station, based on information related to the process requested from the vehicle, information related to an amount of power generation, and information related to a delay of the network; and instruct the first charging station to transmit information related to the process requested from the vehicle to the second charging station.

Abstract: A method for operating a motor vehicle configured as an electric or hybrid vehicle during its charging process, including: generating a charging signal by the motor vehicle, such that the charging signal indicates an imminent charging of the motor vehicle taking place at a charging station; detecting the charging signal by a control device; detecting at least one presence information item once the charging signal has been detected by way of at least one sensor of the motor vehicle, such that the presence information item relates to the presence or absence of at least one stranger located in a vicinity of the motor vehicle; checking for the fulfillment of an action condition by way of the control device, such that the action condition is fulfilled if the presence information item verifies that a stranger is present; generating and outputting at least one control signal by the control device.

Abstract: A charging system includes a service office, a charging station, a charging plug, a plurality of cameras, and a controller. The charging station is in communication with the service office. The service office is remote from the charging station. The charging plug is coupled to the charging station. The charging plug is operable to charge a battery of an electric vehicle. The plurality of cameras is coupled to the charging station. The plurality of cameras is operable to generate a plurality of images of the charging plug from a plurality of directions. The controller is disposed in the charging station. The controller is operable to transmit the plurality of images to the service office. The service office is operable to determine a physical state of the charging plug based on the plurality of images received from the controller.

Abstract: A public transport vehicle charging system is applied to multiple charging stations and an electric vehicle. The public transport vehicle charging system includes a server communicatively connected to the charging stations and the electric vehicle. The server is configured to establish a charging decision model according to multiple historical conditions and a transport schedule. The server is configured to calculate multiple ideal decisions according to the historical conditions and the transport schedule, so as to adjust multiple parameters in the charging decision model. When the electric vehicle drives toward a first charging station according to the transport schedule, the server is configured to input a current condition into the charging decision model, so as to selectively charge the electric vehicle by the first charging station. The current condition includes a current remaining power and a current position of the electric vehicle.

Abstract: A battery transport support device (10) that comprises: a communication unit (11) that acquires charging batter information from a charging device (20), the charging batter information including identification information for batteries (BAT) being charged by the charging device (20); a specification unit (12) that references a storage unit (14) that stores identification information for users in association with identification information for batteries (BAT) that belong to the users and, on the basis of the charging battery information, specifies the number of batteries (BAT) included in the batteries (BAT) being charged by the charging device (20) that belong to one of the users; and a derivation unit (13) that, on the basis of the number of batteries (BAT) that belong to the one user and the number of batteries (BAT) that can be carried by transport devices, derives a transport device needed to transport the batteries (BAT) that belong to the one user to a transport destination that corresponds to the one u

Abstract: Provided are an SOP management method and apparatus for a power battery pack, and an electric vehicle. The SOP management method includes: obtaining a SOP value of each parallel battery branch in a power battery pack; and obtaining a current total SOP value of the power battery pack according to the SOP value of each parallel battery branch. In the present application, in a multi-branch-parallel power battery pack, an SOP value of each parallel branch is first subjected to refined estimation according to an operation condition of each parallel branch, and then the total SOP of the power battery pack is estimated from the whole system level, and the problem of statistical distortion of the total SOP of the power battery pack is solved, thereby effectively improving the safety and stability of use of the battery.

Abstract: A method for managing power consumption in a BEV includes obtaining real time vehicle data via an ECU of the BEV and receiving information regarding deliveries that are planned by a user for a specific day based on a user input or data acquisition from a remote database. The method further includes determining consumption of energy for completion of the deliveries on the specific day based on the obtained real time vehicle data and the received information and then calculating a distance that can be traveled by the BEV based on the determined consumption of energy. The method further includes determining a temperature difference between an internal temperature of a TRU of the BEV and an external temperature outside the TRU in real time, estimating an impact of the determined temperature difference on the determined consumption of energy, and thereafter displaying the results of the estimation on an HMI.

Abstract: Embodiments related to systems for optimal timed charging. The system comprises a charging system comprising a charging circuitry and a monitoring circuitry, coupled to the battery pack that is configured to transmit a charging time to a charging station; transmit the state-of-health of the battery pack to the charging station; determine a rate of charge based on the state-of-health of the battery pack; and supply power for the charging time at the rate of charge, by the charging station; wherein the battery pack is maximally charged within the charging time at the rate of charge.

Abstract: An information processing device has: an acquiring section acquiring state information relating to a state of a battery installed in a vehicle; a judging section judging whether or not the acquired state information satisfies a predetermined condition relating to the battery; and an outputting section that, in a case in which the state information satisfies the predetermined condition, outputs the state information as a subject for diagnosing the battery.

Abstract: A system for controlling propulsion in a vehicle includes a switching system connected to a battery system and a propulsion system. The battery system includes a first battery assembly and a second battery assembly, the propulsion system includes a first drive unit and a second drive unit, and the switching system includes a first switching device configured to selectively connect the first drive unit to the battery system and a second switching device configured to selectively connect the second drive unit to the battery system. The first switching device and the second switching device are independently operable. The system also includes a controller configured to operate the switching system to vary a voltage applied to at least one of the first drive unit and the second drive unit during vehicle propulsion.

Abstract: A battery temperature control method for controlling a temperature of a battery mounted on a vehicle by a temperature control device, the method comprises: a travel plan acquisition step of acquiring a travel plan of the vehicle, a battery input and output acquisition step of acquiring a required input and output of the battery, a target temperature acquisition step of acquiring a first battery temperature threshold, a battery temperature transition prediction step of predicting a temperature transition of the battery when the vehicle travels according to the travel plan, a temperature control amount prediction step of acquiring a predicted temperature control amount of the battery at a first time or a first position in the travel plan, an excessive temperature control amount calculation step of calculating an excessive temperature control amount, a temperature control restriction step, and a temperature control step of controlling the temperature of the battery.

Abstract: A battery self-heating method includes: obtaining a temperature and a state of charge of a battery; determining a current amplitude and a frequency during self-heating of the battery according to the temperature and the state of charge; and performing a closed-loop control on a battery self-heating device according to the current amplitude and the frequency, so as to self-heat the battery. Determining a current amplitude and a frequency may include obtaining a voltage and a voltage threshold of a bus side of the device when the battery enters a self-heating mode; determining a duty ratio threshold according to the voltage and the voltage threshold; determining a correspondence between the current amplitude and the frequency according to the duty ratio threshold; and determining the current amplitude and the frequency according to the temperature and the state of charge, based on the correspondence between the current amplitude and the frequency.

Abstract: A method of controlling an energy storage system in a vehicle, the energy storage system comprising a fuel cell energy conversion device and a junction box configured to connect the fuel cell energy conversion device to one of a bi-directional charging port and an electrical propulsion system. The method comprises determining a change in a vehicle operational status from a driving mode to a standstill mode; estimating a standstill duration; and based on a known relation between fuel cell degradation and fuel cell shut down duration for the fuel cell energy conversion device, determining if the fuel cell energy conversion device is to be active or shut down during the standstill.

Abstract: A method for operating a fuel cell system of a utility vehicle over multiple journeys includes: actuating a compressor arrangement that has a plurality of compressors such that pressurized air is provided, and supplying the pressurized air to the fuel cell system on the cathode side. The actuation includes: selecting a number and/or sequence of compressors from the plurality of compressors to be actuated for the journeys such that the selection of the number and/or sequence differs at least for two consecutive journeys of the utility vehicle. Further, a fuel cell system is able to be operated in this manner. A control unit and a computer program product can also be configured to operate a fuel cell system of a utility vehicle over multiple journeys.

Abstract: A dual release actuator for a vehicle seat includes a motor, a cable carrier configured to receive power of the motor, thereby rotating to selectively pull one of two different cables, a Hall sensor to sense rotation of the motor, and a controller configured to count a sensing pulse of the Hall sensor for controlling rotation of the motor.

Abstract: An embodiment relaxation seat for a vehicle includes a seat cushion lower frame configured to be mounted on a seat rail, a seat cushion upper frame connected to the seat cushion lower frame in a tilting-enabled manner, a seat back frame connected to the seat cushion upper frame, a locking device mounted at a predetermined position on the seat cushion upper frame, a front link hinge-connecting between the seat cushion upper frame and a front end portion of the seat cushion lower frame, a rear link hinge-connecting between the seat cushion upper frame and a rear end portion of the seat cushion lower frame, and a support bar connecting between the locking device and the front link in a manner that is movable backward and forward and configured to support the front link for rotation or fixation thereof.

Abstract: A seat assembly for a vehicle, the assembly comprising a seat having a frame portion and a rigid control body coupled to the frame portion in a movable manner relative to the frame portion with at least four possible distinct movements, wherein the seat further has a backrest to support the back of a user and a base transversal to the backrest to support the lower limbs of the user, the backrest and the base each being independently rotatable around a pitch axis, the seat assembly comprising driving means configured to translate the seat along a first direction, translate the seat along a second direction distinct from the first direction, rotate the base and rotate the backrest in response to said four movements, respectively.

Abstract: A vehicle seat is provided. The vehicle seat includes a seat cushion, a seat back, and a round latch connected to both the seat cushion and the seat back. The round latch includes a lock plate consisting of two sets of locking apertures and a guide plate including one or more pawls configured to selectively engage the two sets of locking apertures. A first of the two sets of locking apertures corresponds to a stowed position of the vehicle seat and a second of the two sets of locking apertures corresponds to a seating position of the vehicle seat.

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a mounting bracket, a seat, a seatback, a first anchor, a second anchor, and a flexible member. The seat is coupled to the mounting bracket. The seatback is pivotably coupled to the mounting bracket. The first anchor is coupled to the seatback. The second anchor is coupled to the mounting bracket. The flexible member includes a first end coupled to the first anchor and a second end coupled to the second anchor such that the flexible member extends between the first anchor and the second anchor. A position of the first end of the flexible member within the first anchor changes as a function of an angular relationship between the seat and the seatback. A contour of the flexible member changes as a function of the angular relationship between the seat and the seatback.

Abstract: A car seat comprising a seat shell formed around at least part of a seating space, a seat securing mechanism adapted to secure the seat shell to the docking device in a secure state and release the seat shell from the docking device in a release state, and a rotation control mechanism mechanically synchronized with the seat securing mechanism and to an obstructing element. The rotation control mechanism prevents rotating the obstructing element between an obstructing state and a non-obstructing state when the seat securing mechanism is not in the secure state. In the obstructing state the obstructing element protrudes into the seating space for obstructing seating of an infant and in the non-obstructing state the obstructing element is angled towards a surface of the seat shell.

Abstract: A car seat configured to be fastened to a vehicle, includes a seat shell and a belt guide disposed at the seat shell to redirect a belt set of the vehicle for rerouting the belt set along a deviation path from an original path. When the belt set is not engaged with the belt guide, the belt set is routed along the original path. When the belt set is engaged with the belt guide, the belt set is routed along the deviation path from the original path. The rerouted belt set improves the symmetry of forces encountered by the vehicle and also improves the kinetics of the car seat during a crash. A break-away feature in the belt guide advantageously absorbs forces at different times during a crash.

Abstract: A headrest height adjustment mechanism connected to a slider fixed to a headrest, comprising: an integral engaging member, for positioning the headrest; a connecting member, a first end of the connecting member is pivotally connected to the slider, and the second end of the connecting member is connected to the engaging member; an operating member, connected to the engaging member to operate the engaging member; and an elastic member, abutted between the connecting member and the slider. The headrest height adjustment mechanism according to the application can adjust the height of the headrest in a simpler and effective manner, and has reliable locking and low cost.

Abstract: A rotatable child safety seat can include a seat shell for receiving a child therein. a rotating pedestal, and a seat base. The pedestal and seat shell can rotate with respect to the seat base. The pedestal can include a locking pin and the seat base can include a multitude of pin receiving apertures that allow a user to rotate the seat shell and pedestal in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction at a number of different angles or positions. The child safety seat can also include two separate seat belt/LATCH tether pathways. One seat belt/LATCH tether pathway can be provided on the seat back of the seal shell and can be used when the child safety seat is in a forward-facing configuration and the other seat belt/LATCH tether pathway can be provided in the seat base and used when in a rearward-facing configuration.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a buffer structure for a support leg of a child safety seat. The buffer structure is located at a connecting portion between the support leg and a base, and when the support leg rotates from an unfolded state to a folded state or from the folded state to the unfolded state with respect to the base, the buffer structure interferes with rotation of the support leg, thereby slowing down the rotation of the support leg. The disclosure also relates to a base assembly and a child safety seat.

Abstract: A seat assembly for a vehicle includes a back rest part having a primary back rest surface being configured to support a back of an adult sitting and a sitting module. The sitting module includes a first part and a second part, wherein the first part carries a primary functional surface and a secondary back rest surface being configured to support a back of a child. The sitting module includes a pivoting mechanism and a sliding mechanism. The pivoting mechanism is kinematically interposed between the first part and the second part and the sliding mechanism is kinematically interposed between the first part and the back rest part such that the seat assembly may selectively assume a primary state in which the primary functional surface is operational or a secondary state in which the seat assembly is configured to receive a child.

Abstract: It is provided a lever for a vehicle seat, comprising two bearing portions for pivotally connecting the lever to a further component in each case; a carrier element via which forces can be transmitted between the bearing portions; a displacement element on which one of the bearing portions is provided; and an elongate guide portion which is blocked in an initial position by a deformation portion so that the displacement element is fixed relative to the carrier element, wherein the deformation portion can be deformed by the action of forces acting between the bearing portions such that the guide portion is released and the displacement element is displaceable relative to the carrier element.

Abstract: A vehicle seat mounting device for reducing a risk of sustaining a spinal or back injury includes a first mounting element, which in turn comprises a pair of side members. Each side member, which comprises at least one compressible element, is attachable to a chassis so that the pair of side members defines a seating area. A crossmember is attached to and extends between the side members and across the seating area. The crossmember is attachable to a seat portion of a vehicle seat so that the vehicle seat is mounted to the chassis. The compressible elements at least partially absorb a force applied to a bottom of the chassis and substantially parallel to the side members.

Abstract: Seat for a vehicle and having: a base structure configured to be fixed to a floorboard of the vehicle; and a cover that covers the base structure and constitutes the outermost part of the seat. The cover has at least one reversible component which is fixed to the rest of the seat in a separable manner and has two opposite faces, each capable of being arranged outwards or, alternatively, inwards reversing the orientation of the reversible component.

Abstract: A seat for a vehicle having: a base structure configured to be fixed to a floorboard of the vehicle; a cover, which is fixed on top of the base structure, covers the base structure and constitutes the outer part of the seat; and a series of connection devices of magnetic type, each of which has a first body, which is integral with the base structure, and a second body, which is integral with the cover and is configured to be firmly joined to the first body.

Abstract: An assembly is provided with a first layer connected to a second layer to form a bladder, with the first layer defining a first aperture therethrough, and one of the first or second layers defining a second aperture therethough. The third layer is connected to the first layer and positioned between the first and second layers within the bladder. The third layer is movable between a first position covering the first aperture, and a second position spaced apart from the first aperture. A seat assembly is also provided.

Abstract: An embodiment armrest assembly for a vehicle includes an armrest rotatably coupled to an armrest board and configured to be extended from the armrest board by rotating forward or to be housed in the armrest board by rotating and standing and a speed-reduction damper mechanism connecting the armrest and the armrest board and configured to make a rotational speed of the armrest uniform by reducing the rotational speed when the armrest rotates to be extended.

Abstract: An embodiment armrest assembly for a vehicle includes an armrest including a main body and a lid, an armrest board to which the armrest is rotatably coupled and in which the armrest is accommodated in an erect state, and a skirt coupled to a rear bezel housing of the lid and to the armrest board and correspondingly covering a rear space of the lid when the armrest is rotated forward, wherein the skirt has a panel shape and includes a hard material.

Abstract: An embodiment is a swing armrest for a seat, the swing armrest including a fixation bracket fixed to a seatback frame or fixed to a seatback bracket that is fixed to the seatback frame, a rotation bracket rotatably fixed to the fixation bracket by a rotation pin, a return spring configured to elastically support the rotation bracket in a direction in which the rotation bracket rotates with respect to the fixation bracket, a fixing post protruding from the rotation bracket to a side of the seat, and an armrest coupled to the fixing post.

Abstract: An armrest employed with a vehicle seat assembly that includes a storage compartment in the armrest that is accessible by moving a storage cover relative to the armrest.

Abstract: Disclosed is a push button, particularly a spring-loaded or spring-biased press or push button suitable for a vehicle component. The push button includes a body portion including a proximal end, contactable by a user, and a distal end including an elastomeric member. The elastomeric member is operably coupled to the distal end of the body portion and arranged to engage a contact element of a structure. The push button is operably mountable to the structure and movable in a first direction from a first position, in which the push button locks an adjustable component to the structure, to a second position in which the adjustable component is unlocked from the structure. The elastomeric member is configured to provide a biasing force back towards the first position when the push button is moved towards the second position.

Abstract: An embodiment vehicle headrest device includes a headrest including a pad portion configured to contact and support a sitting passenger's head and a cover portion positioned behind the pad portion, the pad portion being configured to move diagonally, a main frame coupled to a headrest stay and configured to move upwards/downwards along the headrest stay, and a motor module portion connected to the pad portion and the main frame such that, in operation, the motor module portion is configured to move an entirety of the headrest, including the main frame, upwards/downwards or to move only the pad portion diagonally.

Abstract: Disclosed is a seat including: sensors which includes a first cushion sensor provided at a seat cushion in a position corresponding to buttocks of an occupant, a second cushion sensor provided at the seat cushion and located farther frontward than the first cushion sensor, a first back sensor provided at a seat back and located in a lower position thereof, and a second back sensor provided at the seat back and located above the first back sensor; and a controller connected to the sensors and thereby allowed to acquire pressure values from the respective sensors. The controller is configured to identify the motion of the occupant based on outputs of at least two sensors of the first cushion sensor, the second cushion sensor, the first back sensor, and the second back sensor.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a multifunctional tailgate door and cargo load system that includes a multidirectional bumper apparatus with adaptable tow hitch receiver. The multifunctional tailgate door is adjacent to a cargo bed area having a rail system attached to the multifunctional tailgate door. The rail system having a linear actuator includes a rotary actuator hinge that enables the multifunctional tailgate door to function in a first direction and in a second direction. The multidirectional bumper apparatus is operable in a first direction and in a second direction, and may work in conjunction with the multifunctional tailgate door. The multifunctional tailgate door has at least one anchor that works in conjunction with the cargo load system. The cargo load system includes a plurality of ports in a rear cargo floor surface having a plurality of winches and at least one motor for securing a cargo load.

Abstract: A boat trailer constructed from a polymer composition that cannot rust or corrode in salt water. The trailer employs a support plate that reinforces an inner and outer wall forming beams that includes a matrix of crisscrossed support walls.

Abstract: A trailer for staging a pipe lining for in-place installation and curing of the pipe lining has an expandable cover including a roof and side walls. Pipe lining staging apparatus located within the cover can be converted between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The floor can expand outward from the chassis for holding the staging apparatus in an expanded condition.

Abstract: An adjustable load securing apparatus makes use of multiple load bars which may be secured relative to each other so as to be moved in operative proximity to loads in a tractor trailer or similar transportation vehicle. The load support members of the apparatus exert opposing force to maintain loads in a vertical position.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a vehicle lighting system with modular lights. The vehicle lighting system may include a control hub and one or more modular lights. A modular light may include one or more light cores assembled on an assemble frame module. Each light core may include a light source module and an optic module. The light core may be an illuminating light core or a signal light core. The module light may further include a decorative frame module.

Abstract: An indicator arm apparatus includes a mount unit configured to be secured to a vehicle, a first pivotal arm assembly having a first indicator and first hinge unit configured to move the first indicator from a retracted position to a deployed position, a second pivotal arm assembly having a second indicator and second hinge unit configured to move the second indicator from a stored position to an extended position, a first drive unit operably linked to at least one of the pivotal arm assemblies to move the respective indicator between respective positions, and a control unit in operable communication with the first drive unit to provide signals to selectively move at least one indicator. Each hinge unit comprises a pivotally affixed portion that is also affixed to an indicator to pivot the indicator between respective positions.

Abstract: A road vehicle that has: a passenger compartment delimited by a roof at the top; at least one front seat arranged in the passenger compartment; and a manual control arranged on the roof for the activation of hazard warning flashers.

Abstract: A digital vehicle sign device and method for emitting words using a mobile device includes a screen being positioned on a rear window of a vehicle. The screen has a peripheral surface and an attachment surface. The peripheral surface has a plurality of strips and each of the strips has a plurality of light emitting diodes. A microprocessor is positioned in a corner of the screen. The microprocessor is in electric communication with the plurality of light emitting diodes of each of the strips of the screen. Additionally, the microprocessor has a transceiver being in wireless communication with a mobile device. The mobile device connects with the microprocessor by a software application. A battery is in electric communication with the screen and provides electric power to the screen.