Patents Issued in November 21, 2024
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Publication number: 20240383401Abstract: A method of detecting and warning an operator of an off-road vehicle of objects in limited-visibility environments. The method includes: detecting a potentially-hazardous object within the vicinity of the vehicle, using a sensor of the vehicle; transmitting data relating to the potentially-hazardous object to a vehicle processor; determining whether the potentially-hazardous object is in a projected path of the vehicle or in a proximity zone of the vehicle; and alerting the operator of the vehicle to the presence and location of the potentially-hazardous object when the potentially-hazardous object is in the projected path of the vehicle or in the proximity zone of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Aidan Shaughnessy, Eric Fuchs, Forrest Johnson, Chiao George Liu, Scott Taylor, Timothy Norstad, Eric Ross, Kevin Dunn, Jonathon Graus, Brian Krosschell, Benjamin Betcher, Jon Hetland, Joseph Bauer, Vinay Shirodkar
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Publication number: 20240383402Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for vehicle collision cautionary information using a road reflector that recognizes the road reflector by a vehicle and warns a driver, including a road reflector detecting means provided in the vehicle to detect the road reflector, a controller provided in the vehicle to determine whether to generate a warning when the road reflector is detected by the road reflector detecting means; and a warning generating means provided in the vehicle to generate the warning according to the determination of the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2023Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventor: Taesik YOON
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Publication number: 20240383403Abstract: A hitch angle detection system to detect a trailer hitch angle with a simple, versatile configuration is provided. Edge detection is performed in a portion including an image of a rear bumper of a tractor and an image of a front bumper of a trailer, the portion being included in an image captured by a rear camera, to extract an edge of the tractor rear bumper image and an edge of the trailer front bumper image. A straight line with which the edge of the rear bumper image is best approximated is calculated as a straight line parallel with the tractor left-right direction. A straight line with which the edge of the trailer front bumper image is best approximated is calculated as a straight line parallel with the trailer left-right direction. The relative angle of the straight line to the straight line is calculated as the trailer hitch angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventor: Nobunori KUDO
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Publication number: 20240383404Abstract: A vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly includes a base portion configured for attachment at a side of a vehicle, and a mirror head having a mirror reflective element and an electrically-operable mirror actuator. The base portion extends through an aperture in the mirror head. The base portion includes an electrically-operable powerfold actuator operable to move the mirror head between an extended position and a folded position. The mirror head includes a camera that moves together and in tandem with the mirror head. The camera views exterior and at least sideward of the equipped vehicle. A regulated target region exists at the side of the equipped vehicle. The camera views at least the regulated target region at the side of the equipped vehicle throughout a range of adjustment by the mirror actuator of the mirror head relative to the base portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Gregory A. Huizen, Robert L. Esser, Keith D. Foote, Darryl P. De Wind
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Publication number: 20240383405Abstract: A vehicular interior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror head adjustable relative to a mounting base. The mirror head accommodates a mirror reflective element having a transflective mirror reflector and a video display device disposed behind the mirror reflective element and operable to display video images derived from image data captured by a camera of the vehicle. The displayed video images are viewable through the transflective mirror reflector by a driver of the vehicle. Responsive to determination of a glare light source present in a field of view of the camera, intensity of a portion of the displayed video images that corresponds to the glare light source is reduced relative to adjacent portions of the displayed video images.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Christopher L. Long, Anthony J. LaCross
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Publication number: 20240383406Abstract: A vehicular driver monitoring system includes a vehicular interior rearview mirror assembly having a mirror head that accommodates a variable reflectance mirror reflective element, a driver monitoring camera and a near infrared light emitter. When the near infrared light emitter is electrically operated to emit near infrared, the near infrared light emitter emits near infrared light that illuminates at least a driver head region. While the variable reflectance mirror reflective element is operating in a first mode, and responsive to determination that visible light reflecting off glasses worn by the driver is obscuring the camera's view of the eyes of the driver, the vehicular driver monitoring system controls the variable reflectance mirror reflective element to reduce visible light transmissivity through the variable reflectance mirror reflective element to reduce visible light reflections at the glasses worn by the driver as captured in the image data captured by the driver monitoring camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventor: Justin E. Sobecki
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Publication number: 20240383407Abstract: A vehicle step device is provided at a vehicle body. The vehicle step device includes an arm attached to the vehicle body or a base fixed to the vehicle body, a step attached to the arm, and a drive unit configured in such a way as to drive the arm. The drive unit includes an expansion-contraction unit. The expansion-contraction unit includes a body portion and a movement portion configured in such a way as to move relative to the body portion. In a state where the vehicle step device is attached to the vehicle body, the movement portion is connected to the arm in such a way that the expansion-contraction unit expands and contracts in a front-rear direction of the vehicle body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2022Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: AISIN CORPORATIONInventors: Masashi MIWA, Takanori YASUTAKE
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Publication number: 20240383408Abstract: Vehicle systems for accessing and utilizing vehicle cargo spaces on vehicles equipped with a tailgate assembly having a door subassembly may include deployable step systems, deployable lift panel systems, deployable cargo extender systems, etc. The vehicle systems may be either separate from or integrated with the door subassembly of the tailgate assembly. An exemplary vehicle system may include a deployable step that is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position in order to present a step surface to a user for accessing the vehicle cargo space.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: David Brian Glickman, Stuart C. Salter, Nadia Preston, Dennis Yee, Joshua Robert Hemphill
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Publication number: 20240383409Abstract: A front trunk includes a trunk box that opens toward one side and has a storing space therein and is disposed adjacent to a heat generator, and a metal layer disposed on at least a portion of an outer surface of the trunk box.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: TOYOTA BOSHOKU KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Kai AIZAWA, Masahiro NAGANO, Mitsutaka SAKOH
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Publication number: 20240383410Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle trunk tack organizer system for organizing horse-related supplies and equipment within a vehicle. The system is primarily comprised of at least one base with at least one recessed area, at least one saddle rack holder, and at least one cover. The base can be placed within a trunk, truck bed, or interior of a vehicle and may have a plurality of recessed or divided areas that may be shaped to receive at least one storage box and other horse-related equipment and supplies. The base may also be comprised of a boot holder and a saddle rack holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2023Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventor: Anne-Sophie Mimieux Sherman
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Publication number: 20240383411Abstract: A vehicle accessory carrier system for mounting to opposing upright members of a windshield frame of the vehicle includes a mounting bar extending between and operably connected to the opposing upright members, mounting clips for mounting the mounting bar to the opposing upright members, the mounting clips operably connecting the mounting bar to the opposing upright members, and one or more storage containers removably mounted to the mounting bar. A fastening system removably attaches the storage containers to the mounting bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Jonathan Smith, Brian Schwartz, Kevin Schwartz, Gilberto Cavada, Vladyslav Burlaka, Mykola Pochyhaylo, Reed Felton
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Publication number: 20240383412Abstract: Laminated vehicle glass structures included embedded piezoelectric exciters for sound generation. The piezoelectric exciters are embedded at least partially within the laminating materials and are offset relative to a centerline longitudinally extending between the opposing glass panels. Also disclosed are processes for forming the laminated glass structures. The laminated glass structures can be utilized about the vehicle anywhere sound generation is desired, e.g., passenger windows, fixed or sliding roofing systems, front windshield, rear windshield, side windows, rear quarter glasses, and the like. The piezoelectric exciters act as a diaphragm to produce sound upon vibration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2023Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Julien P. Mourou, Bo Yang, Gerard Parij, Bradley Allen Newcomb
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Publication number: 20240383413Abstract: A system and method for attaching a multi-use box to a vehicle. The multi-use box includes a base portion and a lid pivotally attached thereto, with dense foam therein, having cut-outs shaped like tools to be secured therein. The method may include aligning the base portion against an interior tailgate cover of a tailgate such that a perimeter of the base portion completely resides inward of a perimeter of the tailgate. The method may include pivoting open the lid and placing fasteners through holes formed through the base portion and holes of the interior tailgate cover aligned with the holes of the base portion. Furthermore, the method may include securing tools within the cutouts and pivoting the lid to a closed position, as well as pivoting the tailgate into an upright position such that the multi-use box is within a bed of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2023Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventor: Zachary Martin
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Publication number: 20240383414Abstract: A wire harness for routing in a vehicle in which an exhaust pipe through which exhaust gas flows is attached under a floor, the wire harness including: a first wire to be routed alongside the exhaust pipe; and a second wire to be routed on an opposite side of the first wire to the exhaust pipe, wherein the first wire has: a conductor and an insulation coating covering an outer periphery of the conductor, and a metal tube housing the conductor and the insulation coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.Inventors: Yuji TANAKA, Naoki SETO
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Publication number: 20240383415Abstract: An intelligent vehicle communication system comprises a first controller, a second controller, and a communication network. The communication network comprises a first communication link and a second communication link, the first communication link connects the first controller and the second controller, and the second communication link connects the first controller and the second controller; and the first controller and the second controller perform data transmission through at least one of: the first communication link or the second communication link.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2022Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventor: Longyuan TAN
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Publication number: 20240383416Abstract: A motor vehicle has a plurality of control devices which are designed to provide a particular vehicle function in the motor vehicle. The vehicle functions of the control devices differ. The control devices are connected by a common bus line which is led successively through a respective communications circuit of the control devices, wiring the control devices successively into a daisy-chain circuit. Each of the vehicle functions is implemented in each of the control devices. A processor circuit is designed to determine a position specification which specifies a position of the particular control device within the daisy-chain circuit and, according to the determined position specification, to select a vehicle function allocated to the position from the implemented vehicle functions and to provide the selected vehicle function in the motor vehicle for activation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2022Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Christopher ROELLE, Anton SIFFERLINGER
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Publication number: 20240383417Abstract: An onboard design device or an onboard design method: acquires topology information indicating: a plurality of onboard candidate positions; at least one device onboard position showing a position of a peripheral device; and a wiring route; acquires a coefficient that defines an onboard function and an onboard condition; and determines an onboard position and an onboard number of an electronic control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Ryota KAMEOKA, Takuro OMURA, Hidetoshi MORITA
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Publication number: 20240383418Abstract: A power supply system includes a power conversion device, a battery unit that is electrically connected to the power conversion device via a wiring, and a case. The case includes a first case portion that defines a first internal space for housing the power conversion device, a second case portion that defines a second internal space for housing the battery unit, and a partition wall portion that separates the first internal space and the second internal space from each other and has a connecting hole that connects the first internal space and the second internal space to each other. The first case portion has an opening portion that opens downward. The connecting hole is positioned above the opening portion. The power supply system further comprising a lid member that is capable of opening and closing the opening portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA JIDOSHOKKIInventors: Satoru BABA, Takahiro SUZUKI
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Publication number: 20240383419Abstract: The main protector member includes: a torsion-allowing portion, when the open/close body is opened from the fully closed position to the fully opened position, inwardly allowing a torsional deformation of the harness body that follows the rotation of the arm member; and a bend-allowing portion, when the open/close body is opened from the fully closed position to the fully opened position, inwardly allowing bending deformation of the harness body that follows the rotation of the arm member, and the torsion-allowing portion is disposed in a position outside of an operational area of the arm member during opening and closing of the open/close body, in a virtual arm operational area of a circular shape made by rotating 360 degrees the arm member around the axis of the pivot point.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Mitsunobu Kato, Naoto Kogure
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Publication number: 20240383420Abstract: There is provided a method, a computer program and a control system for a vehicle. The control system comprises one or more controllers, wherein the control system is configured to: in a first operating mode, deactivate an ancillary vehicle function in dependence on a powertrain of the vehicle entering a deactivated state; and in a second operating mode, enable the ancillary vehicle function to be used while the powertrain is in the deactivated state, in dependence on monitored energy availability of a battery of the vehicle being greater than a depletion limit of the battery, wherein the depletion limit of the battery is dependent on one or more monitored variable parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2022Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Michael GUNNER, Gary EDWARDS, Luke SANDERS
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Publication number: 20240383421Abstract: A self-contained energy storage, distribution, and monitoring device for a vehicle comprises a single enclosed housing mounted within the vehicle. A VDC battery a VDC converter, a 110 VAC power input, a 110 VAC inverter, and a 110 VAC battery charger, and a VDC power input are each disposed within the enclosed housing. A controller is also disposed within the enclosed housing and is operably coupled with the VDC battery, the VDC converter, the 110 VAC power input, the 110 VAC inverter, and the 110 VAC battery charger. The controller is adapted to provide charging and discharging control of the VDC battery, switching of the VDC converter depending on the presence or absence of a 110 VAC power supply, and switching of the 110 VAC inverter and 110 VAC battery charger depending on the presence or absence of a 110 VAC power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: BAUER ENERGY SOLUTION, LLCInventors: Robert G. Bos, Andrew J. Manning, Daren Rathbun
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Publication number: 20240383422Abstract: A vehicle power supply device includes a backup power supply to which power is supplied from a battery mounted in the vehicle, a boost unit that boosts a voltage of the backup power supply to a boost voltage, a motor drive unit that is connected to the battery and the boost unit and is capable of driving an electric motor by being supplied with power from either the battery or the boost unit, whichever has a higher voltage, and a control unit that controls operation of the boost unit. When it is determined that a predetermined boost condition is satisfied, the control unit controls the boost unit to boost the voltage of the backup power supply to a voltage higher than a rated voltage of the battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2022Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Masakazu NAKATO, Yusuke TAKADA
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Publication number: 20240383423Abstract: Drainage from a robot can be appropriately treated. A package-carrying robot includes: a water storage part in which water generated in a storage room in which a package is housed is accumulated; a drain part configured to drain the water accumulated in the water storage part; a traveling path state detection unit configured to detect a state of a traveling path of the package-carrying robot; and an open/close control unit configured to control opening/closing of the drain part according to the state of the traveling path of the package-carrying robot detected by the traveling path state detection unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Hirotaka KOMURA, Junya OTA, Kenta MURAMOTO, Shunta SHIMIZU
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Publication number: 20240383424Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame and a bumper. The vehicle includes a first crush can attached to the frame. The first crush can is between the frame and the bumper. The first crush can has a first length. The vehicle includes a second crush can attached to the frame. The second crush can is between the frame and the bumper. The second crush can has a second length less than the first length. The vehicle includes a pyrotechnic device supported by the frame, the pyrotechnic device actuatable to detach the first crush can from the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2023Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mohammad Omar Faruque, Dean M. Jaradi, S.M. Iskander Farooq, Saeed D. Barbat
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Publication number: 20240383425Abstract: A vehicle includes a bumper assembly. The bumper assembly includes a bumper, a rod fixed relative to the bumper and elongated along an axis, and a bracket spaced from the bumper along the axis of the rod. The bracket movably receives the rod. An actuator is supported by the bracket and is releasably engageable with the rod. A spring is on the rod between the bumper and the bracket. The spring biases the bumper away from the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2023Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: S.M. Iskander Farooq, Mohammad Omar Faruque, Dean M. Jaradi
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Publication number: 20240383426Abstract: A bumper for a vehicle includes a main body having a central opening formed therein. A pivoting assembly is pivotally connected to the main body. The pivoting assembly includes a light bar having a body and a plurality of lights coupled to the body. The plurality of lights are configured to emit light along an emitting axis. The pivoting assembly additionally includes a cover plate coupled to the body of the light bar. The pivoting assembly is configured to transition between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the cover plate extends within the central opening and the light bar is positioned so that the emitting axis does not extend through the central opening. In the open position, the cover plate is spaced from the central opening and the light bar is position so that the emitting axis extends through the central opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventor: Timothy J. Wymore
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Publication number: 20240383427Abstract: A safety guard attached to and extending down from a body portion of a vehicle can pivot against a biasing force relative to the body portion if the safety guard engages an animate or inanimate object. In addition, the safety guard is mounted for vertical movement relative to the vehicle body and a support surface for the vehicle, with the vertical movement being selectively performed by an operator of the vehicle or automatically based on sensor inputs used to assess road and/or vehicle operating conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2022Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SAFETY INT'L CORP.Inventor: Mark B. BARRON
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Publication number: 20240383428Abstract: The present invention discloses components adapted to provide safety features in a living compartment, including an automotive vehicle. More precisely, there is disclosed a safety system for an automotive vehicle comprising electronic control units, comprising: a safety module in communication with one or more sensors of the automotive vehicle and the one or more electronic control units, wherein the safety module, upon detection of a condition by the sensors, is designed to signal one of the electronic control unit to operate according to a safety protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: KS2 Corp Inc.Inventor: Anthony Scappaticci
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Publication number: 20240383429Abstract: A crash detection system includes first and second sensors and a processor. The processor receives first sensor data output by the first sensor, determines whether the first sensor data indicates a first class or a second class, outputs an enable signal to the second sensor if the first sensor data indicates the second class, receives second sensor data output by the second sensor after the enable signal is output, determines whether the second sensor data indicates a high acceleration value, determines whether the first sensor data indicates the first class within a predetermined amount of time after the second sensor data is determined to indicate the high acceleration value, and outputs a signal indicating a crash has occurred in response to determining that the first sensor data indicates the first class within the predetermined amount of time after the second sensor data is determined to indicate the high acceleration value.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2023Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: STMicroelectronics International N.V.Inventors: Stefano Paolo RIVOLTA, Federico RIZZARDINI, Marco BIANCO
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Publication number: 20240383430Abstract: A method for triggering occupant protection devices in a motor vehicle based on a right-hand upfront sensor, a left-hand upfront sensor, and a central impact sensor. The signals are compared with thresholds, and the impact type and the degree of impact severity are derived therefrom. Trigger paths with different criteria are provided, and a decision is made regarding the triggering of the occupant protection devices as a function thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2022Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: Continental Automotive Technologies GmbHInventors: Gabriel Marin, Ioana Stefana Comanescu
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Publication number: 20240383431Abstract: A system capable of determining a type of a passenger sitting on a seat according to a body type is disclosed. The system includes a seat detecting means detecting a position of a seat and an angle of a seat back, a passenger detecting means detecting a passenger based on a state where a specific passenger normally sits on the seat, and a controller detecting a passenger's body part along with a seat-back area where the seat back is positioned and a passenger area where the passenger is positioned using information detected by the seat detecting means and the passenger detecting means, and learning a parameter value that is input as a relationship of detected information and a classification result for a body type of the passenger that is output by the parameter value, thus setting a body-type classification model.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2023Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventor: Joo Seon YOO
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Publication number: 20240383432Abstract: A system for triggering a functionality of a vehicle. The system includes an inductive sensor, a vehicle interface, and a conductive target. The conductive target can be coupled to the vehicle interface and configured to move with the vehicle interface between a first position and a second position relative to the inductive sensor. The first position has a first inductance and the second position has a second inductance different than the first inductance. The system can further include a controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2022Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Pak Heng Lau, Joris Aerts
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Publication number: 20240383433Abstract: Filters (21) comprising a rolled expanded metal strip (13) are provided. The expanded metal strip (13) has an entrance zone (e.g., layer 1 and layer 2), a nozzle zone (e.g., layer 3), and, optionally, an exit zone (e.g., layers 4 and 5). The filter can also include an optional layer of woven wire mesh (e.g., layer 6). The filters have a thin wall (39) such that, in an embodiment, the ratio of the thickness (t) of the wall to the filter's outer diameter (OD) is less than or equal to 0.07, whereby the filter can weigh less and/or have a smaller envelope size than existing expanded metal filters. In an embodiment, the filter (21) can be used to filter and cool the gas stream produced by the rapid burning of the solid propellant (26) of an airbag inflator (157).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: ACS Industries, Inc.Inventor: Steven D. Huntsman
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Publication number: 20240383434Abstract: An integral ignition structure and a compressed-gas-type fuel gas generator are provided. The integral ignition structure comprises an ignition box, an igniter, and an end cover, wherein the ignition box is open at one end, and has a closed end and an open end opposite to each other; the igniter is provided at the closed end; and the end cover is provided at the open end, and is arranged to form, together with the ignition box, an ignition chamber, wherein at least one flow-through hole for communicating with the ignition chamber is formed in the end cover, an ignition composition is provided in the ignition chamber, the igniter is configured to ignite the ignition composition and generate an inflation gas, and the end cover is further configured to be plastically deformed under effect of a pressure of the inflation gas, so as to increase a volume of the ignition chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2023Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Liu LIU, Wenlong ZHANG, Long MAO, Tongfeng NIU, Wei YANG, Renshen SONG, Enguang HUANG, Jun GAO, Wenping WANG
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Publication number: 20240383435Abstract: A webbing take-up device includes a spool, a lock base, and a lock member. The lock base includes a lock base body equipped with a load bearing portion, and a shaft portion. The lock member includes a shaft portion insertion hole for insertion of the shaft portion, and on actuation displaces from a housed position to an engaged position to limit rotation of the spool in the pull-out direction. Shapes and dimensions of the shaft portion and the shaft portion insertion hole are set such that, when a load accompanying pull-out of the webbing from the spool has been input from the lock member positioned at the engaged position to the lock base, the load is input from the lock member to the load bearing portion and an outer peripheral face of the shaft portion and an inner peripheral face of the shaft portion insertion hole are separated from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Atsushi NISHINO, Kazuhiro YAMADA
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Publication number: 20240383436Abstract: A restraint system includes a retractor housing; a spool rotatably coupled to the retractor housing and defining an axis of rotation; an inner torsion bar elongated along the axis of rotation and positioned coaxially in the spool; an outer torsion bar elongated along the axis of rotation, extending coaxially around the inner torsion bar, and positioned coaxially in the spool; an engagement member selectively engageable with the outer torsion bar; and a solenoid operable to move the engagement member into engagement with the outer torsion bar and out of engagement with the outer torsion bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2023Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mohammad Omar Faruque, Dean M. Jaradi, S.M. Iskander Farooq
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Publication number: 20240383437Abstract: A webbing take-up device includes a spool, a V gear that includes a first spring engagement portion, a W pawl that includes a second spring engagement portion, and a return spring provided between the first spring engagement portion and the second spring engagement portion. A boss portion that is provided to the first spring engagement portion is inserted into a one-side of the return spring. A housing section is provided to the second spring engagement portion, with an other-side of the return spring housed therein. Displacement of an end portion on the second spring engagement portion side of the return spring is limited by the housing section in a state in which the W pawl is positioned at a reset position, and in a state in which the return spring is completely compressed toward the first spring engagement portion side.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventor: Atsushi NISHINO
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Publication number: 20240383438Abstract: A restraint system includes a retractor housing, a webbing spool rotatably coupled to the retractor housing and defining an axis of rotation. a wire spool lockable to the webbing spool, an die fixed relative to the retractor housing, and a wire fixed to the wire spool and engaged with the die.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2023Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Dean M. Jaradi, Mohammad Omar Faruque, S.M. Iskander Farooq
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Publication number: 20240383439Abstract: Presented are vehicle control systems and logic for provisioning remote vehicle services (RVS), methods for making/using such systems, and wireless-enabled vehicles executing RVS operations governed by such systems. A method of controlling an RVS operation of a vehicle includes a vehicle controller receiving, either directly or indirectly, a request to activate the RVS operation. Responsive to receiving the RVS activation request, wireless signal data is collected to determine wireless signal states of the subject vehicle and of multiple crowd-sourced vehicles proximal to the subject vehicle. Using the host vehicle's and crowd-sourced vehicles' wireless signal states, a signal state heatmap is generated with a spatial mapping of signal state magnitudes as a map overlay. The heatmap visualizes a signal state magnitude in an area surrounding the host vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2023Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Ali H. Fawaz, Scott T. Droste, Benjamin Tran, Robert Myers, Ryan J. Baik
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Publication number: 20240383440Abstract: A method to authenticate operators of motor vehicles includes obtaining, based on a driver's license, operator information of an operator of a motor vehicle. The method further includes authenticating, by a Vehicle Identification and Secure Operating Program (VISOP) running on an onboard computer of the motor vehicle, the operator information with a Motor Vehicle Department (MVD). The method determines, based on the authenticating and vehicle identifying information pertaining to the motor vehicle, whether the operator is approved to operate the motor vehicle. The method performs biometric identification to verify that the driver's license matches the operator. The method prevents the motor vehicle from starting, responsive to the operator not being approved to operate the motor vehicle, and allows the motor vehicle to start, responsive to the operator being approved to operate the motor vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Homeland SecurityInventor: Cuthbert Delmer Johnson
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Publication number: 20240383441Abstract: An apparatus for operating a vehicle is described. In one form, an apparatus is configured to determine whether there is a communication connection to exactly one key device or to a plurality of key devices, wherein a key device has a digital key configured to authenticate the respective key device at the vehicle. The apparatus is further configured to operate at least one function of the vehicle on the basis of whether there is a communication connection to exactly one key device or to a plurality of key devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Adem CEYLAN, Alaa MOURAD
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Publication number: 20240383442Abstract: An authentication device to be mounted on a vehicle includes a processor. The processor is configured to execute first authentication based on biometric information acquired from a user and biometric information preregistered in the vehicle. The processor is configured to execute second authentication different from the first authentication. The processor is configured to transit setting of the first authentication to a state in which the user is able to change the setting, when the second authentication is successful.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicants: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Kabushiki Kaisha Tokai Rika Denki SeisakushoInventors: Yuya GOTO, Naoyuki TAKADA, Kosuke TAKI, Daisuke OGAWA, Hirokazu ITAKURA, Takahiko ANDO
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Publication number: 20240383443Abstract: Provide is a wiping device that wipes off rainwater from a wiped surface by reciprocating a wiper blade by a power source. The wiping device includes a drive part that drives a power source; and an operation part that outputs an operation signal specifying a standby position of the wiper blade to the drive part.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: MITSUBA CorporationInventor: TOSHIYUKI AMAGASA
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Publication number: 20240383444Abstract: Disclosed is an external detection apparatus for vehicle that provides driving assistance based on the output of a detection apparatus mounted on the vehicle for detecting the outside. The external detection apparatus for vehicle includes a cleaning device, a performance degradation detection device and a determining device. The cleaning device is used to clean the surface of the detection apparatus exposed to the outside in the detection direction. The performance degradation detection device is used to detect degradation of detection performance of the detection apparatus. The determining device is used to judge whether contamination can be removed. The cleaning device is operated based on the detection result of the performance degradation detection device and the judgment result of the determining device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ryota OKUTSU, Motoki CHIBA
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Publication number: 20240383445Abstract: There is provides a wiper device, the wiper device comprises a driving mechanism, a wiper component, and a base. The base defines an opening. the wiper component, is adapted to the opening. The driving mechanism is fixedly connected to the wiper component, and the driving mechanism drives the wiper component to swing; when the wiper component swings, the wiper component gradually opens up a certain angle relative to the base through the opening and extends out of the base, or gradually closes down relative to the base through the opening and hides in the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: AUTOX TECH PTE. LTD.Inventor: Gaoxiang Tian
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Publication number: 20240383446Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaning system for cleaning a detection surface of a sensor. The cleaning system includes a cleaning device with a plurality of nozzles, which are configured to deposit droplets of liquid on an acceleration surface situated upstream of the detection surface, a reservoir connected to the cleaning device and configured to store the liquid, and an acceleration device that accelerates the movement of the droplets of liquid from the acceleration surface onto the detection surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2022Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGEInventors: Frederic BRETAGNOL, Radu-george BUTE
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Publication number: 20240383447Abstract: A wiper system for sensor cleaning includes a frame, a window member coupled to the frame, a pivot shaft arranged on an outer side of the window member, a cantilever-shaped head fixed to the pivot shaft, a retainer rotatably coupled to the head within a certain angle, a blade holder rotatably coupled to an end portion of the retainer, a wiper blade detachably installed on the blade holder, and a pantograph arm including an end and another end, the end being rotatably coupled to the blade holder with respect to a second reference shaft spaced apart from the first reference shaft in parallel with the first reference shaft, and the other end being arranged at a position eccentric by a certain distance from the pivot shaft and rotatably coupled to the frame with respect to a third reference shaft parallel with the second reference shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventor: Jeong Goo LEE
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Publication number: 20240383448Abstract: A nozzle system includes: a nozzle housing configured to allow fluid flowing from a reservoir located in a vehicle body to flow thereinto; a nozzle cover located at an upper end of the nozzle housing and configured to form a flow path for the fluid flowing into the nozzle housing; and at least two or more nozzle chips configured to face a sensor part. Each of the nozzle chips is detachably coupled to a corresponding opening located in the nozzle cover. The nozzle chips includes two or more discharge ports having different spray angles, where the fluid is sprayed to an area of the sensor part at each of the spray angles through each of the discharge ports.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2023Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, NIFCO KOREA INC., DY AUTO CORPORATIONInventors: Kyung Hwan Kim, Nak Kyoung Kong, Dong Eun Cha, Sang Heon Wang, Jae Hyoung Kim, Jong Wook Lee, Gyu Seon Lee
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Publication number: 20240383449Abstract: An ice and snow removal apparatus for removing ice and snow from automobiles and other objects includes a housing and an extendable duct attached to the housing. A blower is mounted in the housing for blowing air through the duct. A heater is mounted in the housing for heating the air.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2023Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventor: Mark Stockstill, SR.
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Publication number: 20240383450Abstract: A vehicle auction facility has a plurality of turntables on which vehicles may be displayed for auction. Each turntable is associated with at least one doorway through which a line of vehicles may drive onto and off the turntable one at a time. Once a vehicle is driven onto the turntable, the turntable may rotate the vehicle as it is being auctioned. Such rotation may position the vehicle for exiting the facility through the same doorway in which it entered while the next vehicle in the same line of vehicles is being driven to the turntable. Thus, vehicles can be quickly showcased and auctioned while avoiding many safety concerns and collision risks. In addition, the plurality of turntables can be arranged in a curved fashion so that bidders in a central area of the facility can clearly see several vehicles being auctioned at the same time.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: United Auto Delivery and Recovery, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Wilson, Brad Huddleston, Brandon Derrick, Paul Rettenmaier, Marianne Simshauser, Todd Richardson