34th week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 20 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220266694 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A controller selectively generates output for display indicative of a recommendation against use of a power outlet in a vehicle with devices external to the vehicle having a power rating greater than a predefined power rating threshold based on a difference between a current state of charge of a battery of the vehicle and a required state of charge for the battery. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266695 | DEVIATION DETECTION SYSTEM FOR POWER CIRCUIT - A system includes one or more sensors that generate sensor measurements representing a first parameter of one or more components of a power circuit. The system includes a control unit that obtains a reference rate of change value of the first parameter based at least in part on the sensor measurements over time. The control unit compares rates of change of monitored values of the sensor measurements over time to the reference rate of change value over time, and determines a deviation condition in response to the rate of change of a first monitored value of the sensor measurements differing from the reference rate of change value by more than a determined tolerance margin value. The control unit generates a control signal responsive to detecting the deviation condition to change an operating condition of at least one of the components of the power circuit. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266696 | ELECTRICAL SHUNT APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A shunt apparatus includes a mounting bracket assembly configured for connection to a vehicle, an actuator connected to the mounting bracket assembly, and a shoe unit connected to the actuator. The actuator is controllable to move the shoe unit to an extended position where a conductive shoe of the shoe unit is positioned to contact a conductive first running surface on which the vehicle travels. The shoe unit includes a resilient biasing assembly that is configured to exert a force on the shoe, to press the shoe against the running surface during movement of the vehicle. Two of the shunt apparatuses may be attached to opposite sides of the vehicle. The shoes of the two shunt apparatuses are electrically connected to one another by an electrical cable. When the shoes are brought into contact with respective running surfaces, the running surfaces are electrically shunted for vehicle signaling purposes or otherwise. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266697 | ELECTRIC-AXLE DEVICE FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE - An electric-axle device for a commercial vehicle that can minimize the frequency of using a main brake when braking, may include a first clutch device disposed between a motor and a differential casing to transmit or block power, a second clutch device disposed between the differential casing and a disc, an electromagnetic brake applying a braking force to the disc, and that can increase a coasting distance and improve energy efficiency and durability of the motor by disengaging the first clutch device and the second clutch device such that kinetic energy, which is transmitted to the motor from an axle shaft, is blocked as if a neutral gear of a transmission is engaged, when the vehicle coasts. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266698 | POWER GENERATION CONTROL APPARATUS, VEHICLE, CONTROL METHOD, AND CONTROL PROGRAM - A solar ECU serving as a power generation control apparatus includes a solar DC-DC converter, an auxiliary DC-DC converter, an adjustment unit, and a correction unit. The solar DC-DC converter has an input side to which a solar panel mounted on a vehicle is connected. The auxiliary DC-DC converter has an input side to which an output side of the solar DC-DC converter is connected, and an output side to which an auxiliary battery is connected. The adjustment unit is configured to adjust an output power of the auxiliary DC-DC converter such that a voltage between the solar DC-DC converter and the auxiliary DC-DC converter becomes a predetermined value through control based on a predetermined control parameter. The correction unit is configured to correct the control parameter. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266699 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BATTERY CHARGING - A method of charging a battery includes coupling an electricity network or subnetwork to the battery using inductive power transfer, transferring electrical energy to the battery from the electricity network or subnetwork and varying the inductive power transfer using a controller of the electricity network or subnetwork according to at least one predetermined criteria of the electricity network or subnetwork. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266700 | DAMPING CONTROL DEVICE AND DAMPING CONTROL METHOD - A torque control of an in-vehicle motor is performed in consideration of a slip prevention control. Filtering processing is performed by a first filter processor on a high-order torque command value from a high-order device, and filtering processing is performed by a second filter processor on an angular velocity detected by an angular velocity detector. A driving torque command value to drive an electric motor is calculated based on filtering processing results. Each of the filter processors changes a time constant of the filtering processing according to a road surface friction coefficient as disturbance information. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266701 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY PACK HAVING SEALED COVER - Electric vehicle battery pack whose cover is more fully sealed against leakage. The cover is connected to the battery pack frame by fasteners that are affixed to the surface of the cover rather than being fastened through holes therein, or that are sealed to prevent leakage. The cover thus has no, fewer, or sealed holes formed within, and thus has fewer pathways for leakage or infiltration of moisture into the battery pack. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266702 | WIRELESS POWER RECEIVING SYSTEM, MOBILE OBJECT, AND VEHICLE WHEEL - A wireless power receiving system includes: a power receiving device having a power receiving coil configured to receive electric power supplied wirelessly from a power transmission coil of a power transmission device installed on a road surface, at least part of the power receiving coil being contained in a vehicle wheel; and in-vehicle devices installed in a mobile object, the in-vehicle devices being energizably connected to the power receiving device. The power receiving device transmits the received electric power to the in-vehicle devices. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266703 | FOREIGN SUBSTANCE DETECTION DEVICE, ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION DEVICE, ELECTRICITY RECEPTION DEVICE, AND ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - A foreign object detection device includes a detection coil unit including a detection coil substrate ( | 2022-08-25 |
20220266704 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE POWER EXPORTER - A device for providing power is provided. The device includes a power inlet electrically connected to a power storage device of vehicle and a power outlet connected to a power consumer. The power is being routed from the power storage device of the vehicle to the power inlet and out of the power outlet to the power consumer. The device also includes a display and at least one processor in communication with at least one memory device. The at least one processor is programmed to determine a current charge state of the power storage device, determine a current available range for the vehicle based on the current charge state of the power storage device, and instruct said display to display the current available range. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266705 | FUNCTION EXTENSION MODULE FOR CHARGING STATIONS - A function extension module for charging stations and a method for its operation. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266706 | POWER GENERATION CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE, POWER GENERATION CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A power generation control device includes: a first DC-DC converter including an input side to which a solar panel mounted on a vehicle is connected; a second DC-DC converter including an input side to which an output side of the first DC-DC converter is connected and an output side to which a drive battery for driving the vehicle is connected; a third DC-DC converter including an input side to which the output side of the first DC-DC converter is connected and an output side to which an auxiliary battery for supplying power to accessories of the vehicle is connected; a memory; and a processor coupled to the memory, the processor being configured to control an output power of either the second DC-DC converter or the third DC-DC converter so that a voltage on the output side of the first DC-DC converter becomes a predetermined value. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266707 | EV CHARGING STATION - An EV charging station includes a charging source providing an electrical charge, and is configured to be coupled to the charging station or included with the charging station. A charging interface and a communication link are provided. An on-line connector provided charging, locking and communication of the EV, the charging station configured to be coupled to an EV including an EV charging adapter. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266708 | PARKING ASSIST DEVICE, PARKING ASSIST METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A parking assist device is used for a vehicle on which a power receiving coil including a first coil and a second coil is mounted. The parking assist device includes a hardware processor functioning as an acquisition unit and a vehicle control unit. The acquisition unit serves to acquire route information for parking the vehicle at a facing position where a power feeding coil and the first coil of the power receiving coil face each other. The vehicle control unit serves to perform control of parking the vehicle by using the route information. The power receiving coil is mounted on the vehicle such that a distance between a center position of the first coil and a center position of the vehicle in a vehicle length direction becomes shorter than a distance between a center position of the second coil and the center position of the vehicle. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266709 | MOVING BODY, BATTERY CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM - A moving body includes: a first body including at least one wheel, an electric motor and a first secondary battery; and a second body attachable to and detachable from the first body and including an electric power load and a second secondary battery. When the second body is mounted on the first body, at least one of the second secondary battery and the first secondary battery is allowed to be charged in a charging mode including at least one of a first charging mode and a second charging mode. In the first charging mode, the second secondary battery is charged using electric power output from the first secondary battery. In the second charging mode, the first secondary battery is charged using electric power output from the second secondary battery. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266710 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING CHARGER FOR FUEL CELL VEHICLE - A system for diagnosing a charger for a fuel cell vehicle includes a charge cable connector including a first pin for power supply and a second pin for communication control and configured to be connected to a charger of a fuel charging station, a detection unit configured to detect a voltage value based on whether the charge cable connector is connected to the charger, a microcomputer configured to output a control signal for communication control over the charger and diagnose whether at least one of the charge cable connector or an infrared ray (IR) communication unit of the charger has failed, based on the detected voltage value, and a switch configured to be turned on or off in response to the control signal. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266711 | VEHICLE - A vehicle includes a charging stop switch that accepts a stopping operation for stopping external charging, and an ECU that stops the external charging when the stopping operation is accepted at the charging stop switch. The ECU determines whether or not a specific operation different from the stopping operation at the charging stop switch has been accepted, and when it is determined that the specific operation has been accepted, disables acceptance of the stopping operation. The specific operation is an operation different from an intended operation of a prescribed subject. The vehicle includes an inlet to which a charging connector for external charging can be connected. The ECU detects connection of the charging connector to the inlet, the prescribed subject is the charging connector, and the specific operation is a prescribed number of operations of connecting and disconnecting the prescribed subject within a prescribed time period. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266712 | INLINE ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT (EVSE) ELECTRIC METERING DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A system for checking metering accuracy of an EVSE unit includes an EVSE unit including a cable and a charge handle. The system includes an electric vehicle including a charging port configured to be coupled to the charge handle. The electric vehicle is configured to be charged by the EVSE unit using the cable and the charge handle. In place of the electric vehicle, an electric vehicle-emulating electric load can be used. The system includes an inline electric meter device having a terminal end and a distal end. The charging port of the electric vehicle is configured to be coupled to the terminal end of the inline electric meter device. The charge handle is configured to be coupled to the distal end of the inline electric meter device. The inline electric meter device may be connected in various configurations. The inline electric meter device includes a display, a microprocessor, test and diagnostic logic, a report generator, a camera, and/or a GPS receiver. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266713 | APPARATUSES FOR ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING ENERGY SYSTEMS - One aspect of the present invention pertains to an apparatus for electric energy, storage, control, and use. Another aspect of the present invention pertains to a system for electric energy, storage, control, and use. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266714 | BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A battery management system includes monitoring devices arranged in a housing that houses batteries and a control device. The monitoring device includes (i) a monitoring IC capable of acquiring battery information and (ii) a wireless IC. At a start-up time of the plurality of monitoring devices, each of the wireless ICs performs an advertising operation in a cyclic advertising event for establishing a connection of wireless communication between the plurality of monitoring devices and the control device, and the control device performs a scan operation. The wireless IC of each of the two or more monitoring devices has, respectively, an event management unit that manages a generation cycle of the adverting event, for performing the advertising operation at respectively different timings. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266715 | Methods and apparatus for an active convertor dolly - The disclosure is directed at an apparatus for an active converter dolly for use in a tractor-trailer configuration. In one aspect, the apparatus includes a system to connect a first trailer towed behind a towing vehicle to a second trailer. The apparatus further includes a kinetic energy recovery device for translating the mechanical motions or actions of the dolly into electricity or electrical energy so that this energy can be used to charge a battery or to power other functionality for either the dolly or the tractor-trailer. The active dolly may also operate to assist in shunting the tractor-trailer. The active dolly is operable in a number of modes to increase vehicle performance and efficiency. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266716 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING STATE OF CHARGE OF BATTERY OF HYBRID VEHICLE - A device and a method for controlling an SOC of a battery of a hybrid vehicle are provided. The device includes at least one processor, and the processor sets a battery SOC at a time of terminating operation of the vehicle by activating a SOC setting function when a destination is set. The processor further determines whether the set battery SOC is equal to or less than a SOC chargeable with a high efficiency, and performs battery SOC control such that a battery SOC reaches the set battery SOC at a time of arrival at the destination of the vehicle when the set battery SOC is equal to or less than the SOC chargeable with the high efficiency. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266717 | CONTROLLER INTEGRATED CIRCUIT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE APPLICATIONS - Power and controller integrated circuits for electric vehicle applications are enabled. For example, a system can comprise a plurality of battery cells, and a plurality of application specific integrated circuits (ASICs) electrically coupled to the plurality of battery cells, wherein one or more ASICs of the plurality of ASICs comprises a respective control ASIC, and wherein the ASICs comprise respective bidirectional direct current to alternating current (DC-AC) converters and charge or discharge the plurality of battery cells. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266718 | POWER INTEGRATED CIRCUIT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE APPLICATIONS - Power and controller integrated circuits for electric vehicle applications are enabled. For example, a system can comprise a plurality of battery cells, and a plurality of application specific integrated circuits (ASICs) electrically coupled to the plurality of battery cells, wherein one or more ASICs of the plurality of ASICs comprises a respective power ASIC, and wherein the ASICs comprise respective bidirectional direct current to alternating current (DC-AC) converters and charge or discharge the plurality of battery cells. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266719 | VEHICLE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM - A vehicle management apparatus according to the present disclosure includes a memory, and a hardware processor coupled to the memory. The hardware processor is configured to: acquire a degradation state of a battery mounted on a vehicle, and an external variable factor concerning a plurality of districts in which the vehicle is to travel; and generate, based on the degradation state of the battery and the external variable factor, a vehicle deployment plan in which assignment of the vehicle to the plurality of districts is defined. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266720 | COOLING METHOD AND SYSTEM - Methods and systems for cooling an electric energy storage device are described. In one example, a temperature set point of a cooling system is reduced before a vehicle reaches a location along a travel route where load on the electric energy storage device is expected to be greater than a threshold load. By lowering the temperature set point, it may be possible to maintain a temperature of the electric energy storage device below a threshold temperature. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266721 | ELECTRICALLY-POWERED VEHICLE, ENERGY SUPPLY APPARATUS, AND ENERGY SUPPLY SYSTEM - An electrically-powered vehicle that supplements energy independently from each of a plurality of supply apparatuses that supply the energy includes a controller. The controller is configured to, when vehicle control software of the electrically-powered vehicle, associated with first control software of at least one first supply apparatus of the plurality of supply apparatuses, is stored in a server capable of communicating with the electrically-powered vehicle, check for a support relationship between the vehicle control software and second control software of a second supply apparatus that is used by the electrically-powered vehicle at a higher frequency than the first supply apparatus, of the plurality of supply apparatuses, and, when there is no support relationship, restrict reception of the vehicle control software via communication with the server or an update based on the vehicle control software of the electrically-powered vehicle after the vehicle control software is received. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266722 | FIXING DEVICE FOR FIXING AN OBJECT IN A VEHICLE IN A MANNER ACTUATED BY EXTERNAL FORCE WITH THE AID OF AT LEAST ONE SEPARATELY ADJUSTABLE LOCKING ELEMENT - A fixing device for fixing an object to a fixing surface in a vehicle, including at least one fixing element configured for fixing the object with a fixing portion that is provided for engagement in a fixing opening, the fixing portion can be introduced into the fixing opening along an adjustment axis. At least one adjustable locking element, separate from the fixing element, which by interaction with the fixing portion engaging in the fixing opening locks the fixing element on the fixing opening and blocks the fixing portion against removal from the fixing opening. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266723 | CABLE TENSIONED SEATBASE FOR A VEHICLE - A seat assembly for a transport vehicle includes a seat base assembly configured to being coupled to a floor of the transport vehicle. The seat base assembly includes a seat and a cable system having a cable and an actuating mechanism operably coupled to the cable. A clamping arm is operatively coupled to the seat base assembly and the cable system. The actuating mechanism operably actuates the cable to move the clamping arm between an unlatched position and a latched position with respect to the floor. In the latched position, the seat base assembly is coupled to the floor, and in the unlatched position, the seat base assembly is decoupled from the floor. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266724 | METHOD FOR DETECTING A ROTATION OF PART OF THE TRUNK OF AN OCCUPANT SEATED ON A SEAT - The present disclosure relates to a method for detecting a rotation of part of the trunk of an occupant seated on a seat of a vehicle, the method comprising the following steps: triggering a measurement of capacitance values; successively determining, from the measured capacitance values, a first stationary posture of the occupant during a first stationary period, a movement of part of the trunk of the occupant, and a second stationary posture of the occupant during a second stationary period; and calculating, for each capacitive sensor, the variation between the capacitance values measured during the first stationary period and the capacitance values measured during the second stationary period. If the variation calculated for the capacitive sensors is within ranges of capacitance values defined for the capacitive sensors, generating a detection signal. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266725 | WELCOMING SLIDE RAIL - A welcoming slide rail, mounted at the bottom of a seat, the welcoming slide rail including: a slide rail assembly, including a left slide rail and a right slide rail, the left slide rail including a left upper rail and a left lower rail, the right slide rail including a right upper rail and a right lower rail, the left upper rail and the left lower rail being in sliding connection by a left motor, and the right upper rail and the right lower rail being in sliding connection by a right motor; and a rotating mechanism, including a wall plate, first, second and third main rotation points, and first and second auxiliary supporting points, the wall plate being fixedly connected to the bottom of the seat. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266726 | SLIDING DEVICE - A sliding device that slidably supports a seat body of a vehicle seat is provided. The sliding device includes: a fixed rail; a movable rail; a locking member displaceable between a locking position and an unlocking position, a sliding movement of the movable rail being restricted in the locking position, and restriction of the sliding movement being released in the unlocking position; a retention spring configured to apply to the locking member a retaining force to retain the locking member in the locking position; a release lever configured to displace the locking member to the unlocking position; a return spring configured to apply to the release lever an elastic force to return the release lever to its initial position; and a restrictor configured to restrict a displacement of the release lever. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266727 | SEAT SLIDING DEVICE AND ASSEMBLING METHOD OF LOCK SPRING USED IN SEAT SLIDING DEVICE - A seat sliding device includes: a lower rail; an upper rail; a lock member; a spring member; and an operation lever, the first fixing portion of the spring member which has a ring shape having an outside diameter greater than a width between the pair of the side walls of the upper rail, which has a spring force in a diameter increasing direction between the pair of the side walls of the upper rail, and which includes a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion that are configured to be mounted and fixed, respectively, in the first hole portion and the second hole portion by the spring force. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266728 | CHILD SAFETY SEAT - A child restraint for a vehicle, the child restraint comprising a body for supporting an occupant and at least one side impact element configured to be removably mounted with respect to the body in two configurations. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266729 | NEWBORN INSERT FOR A CHILD SAFETY SEAT - A newborn insert for a child safety seat may include an accommodation region for a child, and an energy-transferring element. The energy-transferring element may include an inherently stable component, and may be arranged laterally at the accommodation region such that the energy-transferring element is positioned at the child's shoulder height when the child is placed in the accommodation region. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266730 | VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT DEVICE - A vehicle occupant restraint device includes: a seat cushion on which an occupant is seated; a seat back that is provided on a seat rear side of the seat cushion so as to be pivotable in a seat front-rear direction and that supports a back of the occupant; an ottoman provided on a seat front side of the seat cushion so as to be pivotable in a seat up-down direction; and a fabric restraint member that is extended in a width direction of the ottoman to restrain a lower limb including a knee of the occupant when at least the ottoman is set in a raised position and the seat back takes a comfortable posture. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266731 | VEHICLE SEAT WITH A CRASH-MODIFIED PANEL HOLDER WITH A PRIMARY FRAME AND AN AUXILIARY FRAME - A vehicle seat having a panel arranged as a trim part on a structure of the vehicle seat by means of a panel holder so as to be fixed to the seat structure. Provision is made that the panel holder includes, in addition to a primary frame, a crash-modified auxiliary frame, which frames are made of formed wires, wherein the auxiliary frame, in the assembled state of the panel holder and the panel, is arranged in a critical region of the panel where a high crash force acts on the panel in the event of a crash. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266732 | FIXING DEVICE FOR AN ARMREST OF AN AUTOMOBILE SEAT AND AUTOMOBILE SEATS - The present disclosure discloses a fixing device for an armrest of a car seat and a car seat, the fixing device comprises a fixing protrusion connected to the lower part of the armrest and a fixing recess arranged on each side of a cushion of the car seat, the fixing recess is close to a seat back of the car seat, and the fixing protrusion can be inserted into the fixing recess; one of the fixing protrusion and the fixing recess is provided with a locking projection, and the other is provided with a locking notch, the locking projection can be engaged to the locking notch, so that the fixing protrusion can be fixed into the fixing recess. The fixing device according to the present disclosure provides sufficient connection strength between the armrest and the car seat, and the assembly is convenient. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266733 | ARMREST ASSEMBLY WITH ARMREST MOVEABLE BETWEEN EGRESS POSITION AND USE POSITION AND VEHICLE SEAT WITH MOVEABLE ARMREST - An armrest assembly for connection to a seat cushion assembly, the armrest assembly may have an armrest body, an armrest support supporting the armrest body, an armrest positioning device, a backrest connection interface for connection with a backrest frame and an actuator for actuating the movement between a down position and an up position of the armrest body. A vehicle seat may have the seat cushion assembly, a backrest having the backrest frame, a base backrest pivot connection between the seat base and the backrest pivotably connecting the seat base to the backrest and the armrest assembly connected to the seat cushion assembly. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266734 | Vehicle Headrest - Various implementations include vehicle headrest configurations and related audio systems. In some cases, a headrest includes: a main body having a front surface to support a back of a user's head and a pair of acoustic channels each formed in part by a side wall having a front edge that is offset from the front surface, the main body having a portion configured to receive first and second transducers, where a transducer mount in each of the pair of acoustic channels for mounting respective ones of the first and second transducers, wherein a dimension (Dimension C) is defined by a rotation angle of the transducer mount relative to a centerline of the vehicle headrest, wherein Dimension C is approximately −20 degrees to approximately zero degrees. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266735 | ENTRANCE HANDRAIL AND SLIDE DOOR MECHANISM - An entrance handrail includes: a base portion provided proximal to an entrance opening of a vehicle so as to be turnable; a handrail body that extends from the base portion; and a rail portion that extends from the base portion and that holds a second end portion of a link arm such that the second end portion is slidable. A first end portion of the link arm is turnably attached to a slide door that is movable along an outer wall surface of the vehicle to open and close the entrance opening. The handrail body and the rail portion project outward of the vehicle when the slide door opens the entrance opening. The handrail body and the rail portion are disposed to extend along the slide door when the slide door closes the entrance opening. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266736 | VEHICLE FLOOR STRUCTURE - A vehicle floor structure includes a floor member having an opening and a floor panel covering the opening. The floor panel is configured by sequentially arranging and integrating a plurality of kinds of unit panels in a lateral direction of the unit panels, the unit panels having rectangular shapes as viewed from above a vehicle. Two end sides of the floor panel extending along a direction in which the unit panels are arranged (x direction) and one side of at least one of two unit panels arranged at opposite ends of the floor panel are supported by support portions of a floor member. A unit panel of which the one side is supported by the support portion of the floor member has a lighter weight per unit area than other unit panels having lateral lengths equal to or greater than a lateral length of the unit panel. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266737 | RV Sliding Mattress Deck Accessory - A sliding mattress accessory is used with an existing mattress support system coupled to an RV slide-out. The accessory includes a secondary with a fixed head section and a long deck section coupled with a hinge. The system also includes two long sliding rails longitudinally aligned and mounted to the bottom surface of the secondary deck and the top surface of the primary deck used with the existing mattress support system. The system also includes at least one support mounted on the top surface of the primary deck that supports the fixed head section. The two sliding rails and the fixed support are the same height so that the entire secondary deck is elevated approximately 3 inches above the primary deck. A lock mechanism is provided to prevent the secondary deck from moving longitudinally over the primary deck. When assembled, the secondary platform is aligned and registered over the primary deck, and a mattress is placed over the secondary deck. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266738 | TRANSPARENT CUBBY SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS DELIVERY SERVICES - An autonomous delivery system for a vehicle is described and includes a plurality of cubbies for retaining items for delivery to users, wherein each of the cubbies comprises a door for selectively enabling access to contents of the cubby, wherein each of the doors comprises a selectively transparent display and wherein upon arrival at a delivery destination, the selectively transparent displays communicate to a recipient associated with the delivery destination in which one of the cubbies a delivery associated with the recipient is retained; and an authentication system for authenticating the recipient and, subsequent to successful authentication of the recipient, permitting access to contents of the one of the cubbies in which the delivery associated with the recipient is retained. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266739 | STORAGE SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION IN OR ON A VEHICLE - A storage system comprising: a pair of rails, comprising a first rail and a second rail; rail mounts for mounting the first and second rails in an at least generally parallel orientation in position on or to a supporting surface; a storage frame defining a storage space for storing items therein; a first connector for connecting the storage frame to the first rail; and a second connector for connecting the storage frame to the second rail; wherein the first connector includes a first connector rail part and a first connector frame part, with the first connector rail part provided on the first rail; and the first connector frame part provided on the storage frame, with one of the first connector rail part and the first connector frame part slidably receivable in the other of the first connector rail part and the first connector frame part. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266740 | RADAR MOUNTING STRUCTURE - A radar mounting structure includes: a first light source; a second light source; a first light source lens covering the first light source; a second light source lens covering the second light source; a first housing that houses the first light source inside; a second housing that houses the second light source inside; and a radar configured to detect an object present ahead on a vehicle width direction outer side of a vehicle. The radar is attached to the first housing and is covered by the second light source lens. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266741 | Lamp module for industrial vehicle and industrial vehicle including the same - Disclosed is a lamp module for an industrial vehicle. The lamp module for an industrial vehicle according to an embodiment of the present utility model can be installed inside a counterweight, unlike the conventional method of embedding in the counterweight, thereby improving workability and assembility of the operator and improving visibility. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266742 | VEHICLE LAMP BODY DEVICE - A vehicle lamp body device includes: on an inner side of a long frame body, a lightguide rod; and a light curtain disposed sideways in front of the lightguide rod, in which the light curtain includes a plurality of claw-like parts at an interval in a longitudinal direction. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266743 | LIGHTING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A lighting device for a vehicle controls an emission intensity of each of a plurality of light emission units. The lighting device is configured to execute first control of controlling an irradiation area in accordance with a traveling direction of a vehicle, second control of controlling the irradiation area so that a degree of irradiation of light to a position of an object is reduced, and third control of controlling the irradiation area so that the degree of irradiation of the light to a position of a reflection object is reduced. The lighting device selects, as a final target value, a minimum value of a target value of an emission intensity for the first control, a target value of an emission intensity for the second control, and a target value of an emission intensity for the third control. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266744 | LIGHT PROJECTION METHOD FOR MOVING BODY - A light projection method for a moving body which is performed by a processor of the moving body is provided. The method comprises: irradiating light from a light source of the moving body; scanning the light irradiated from the light source with an angle range that is formed by swing a mirror portion of an optical scanner of the moving body; acquiring change information of the angle range at which the mirror portion swings; changing the angle range at which the mirror portion swings based on the acquired change information; and changing an irradiation range of the light irradiated from the light source. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266745 | HIGH BEAM AND LOW BEAM SWITCHING DEVICE, VEHICLE LAMP AND VEHICLE - A high beam and low beam switching device, a vehicle lamp comprising the high beam and low beam switching device, and a vehicle, the device comprising a light shielding plate, an impeller, and a driving device that is used for driving the light shielding plate and the impeller to rotate forwards and backwards; and a limiting mechanism used for limiting the rotation angle of the light shielding plate is provided between the light shielding plate and the driving device. The high-beam and low-beam switching device can achieve the successful switching of a high beam and a low beam, and the use of a vehicle lamp will not be affected; mist or moisture in the interior of the vehicle lamp can be removed, and meanwhile, the heat dissipation effect of the vehicle lamp can be improved, and the space that is occupied by the vehicle lamp will not be increased. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266746 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A FORMER CONVICT OF AN INTOXICATION-RELATED OFFENSE - A system and method are disclosed for preventing a restricted individual from operating a motor vehicle. The system monitors a speed of the individual via a smart device associated with the individual. The system activates a monitoring function based on a detected speed of the device, which may evidence the individual riding in a motor vehicle. The system them verifies that the user of the device is the restricted individual through a variety of different identification methods. Once identified, the system accesses various data sources associated with one or more ride applications running on the smart device in order to determine whether the restricted individual has requested a ride from a third party during a relevant time period. After analyzing the data, a determination is made as to whether the individual is driving, or whether more information is needed. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266747 | APPARATUS FOR OUTPUTTING VIRTUAL ENGINE SOUND - An apparatus for outputting a virtual engine sound includes: an output device that outputs the virtual engine sound; a bumper beam connected to a rear surface of the output device; and a bumper foam connected to the output device and the bumper beam while opening left and right side surfaces of the output device. The apparatus for outputting a virtual engine sound may improve a virtual engine sound output efficiency by utilizing a sound pressure radiated from a side surface of the virtual engine sound output device. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266748 | VEHICLE FOR OUTPUTTING VIRTUAL ENGINE SOUND AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A vehicle includes: a cooling module including a first radiator and a second radiator arranged to be spaced apart from a rear of the first radiator; and a speaker module provided on one side of the cooling module to output a sound to a space between the first radiator and the second radiator. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266749 | DRIVER ASSISTANCE FOR A COMBINATION - For driver assistance for a combination ( | 2022-08-25 |
20220266750 | RETENTION ASSEMBLY FOR A WINDSHIELD BRACKET - A retention assembly for a windshield bracket includes a fastening feature that includes a shaft defining a plurality of radial fins along a length of the shaft. A cover portion is operably coupled to the shaft of the fastening feature and includes an attachment feature. A coupling member includes a first clip that is operably coupled to the attachment feature of the cover portion and a second clip that is configured to receive a wire of said windshield bracket. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266751 | INTERNAL REARVIEW DEVICE AND VEHICLE - The disclosure refers to an internal rearview device ( | 2022-08-25 |
20220266752 | EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY - A vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly includes a mounting arm and a mirror head having a mirror reflective element. An electrically-operated actuator includes a first attachment element that attaches at an actuator-mounting bracket of the mounting arm and a second attachment element that attaches at the mirror head. The actuator includes first and second motors that are electrically operated to cause adjustment of the mirror head relative to the mounting arm about respective first and second pivot axes. A mounting post of the mounting arm passes through an opening of the mirror head, the opening providing clearance between the mirror head and the mounting arm to allow movement of the mirror head relative to the mounting arm during electrical operation of the actuator when the base mounting portion of the vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly is mounted at the exterior portion of the side door of the equipped vehicle. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266753 | IN-VEHICLE MULTI-MONITORING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - An in-vehicle multi-monitoring device for a vehicle includes first and second imaging members, and a controller. The first imaging member performs first imaging to capture a first image of one or more occupants in a passenger compartment of the vehicle. The second imaging member perform second imaging to capture a second image of the one or more occupants. The controller executes a process on the first image and the second image. The first imaging member and the second imaging member are configured to perform the first imaging and the second imaging respectively at different angles of view or in different imaging ranges. The process includes multiple types of processes for the one or more occupants in the passenger compartment. The multiple types of processes are executed based on the first image and the second image captured at the different angles of view or in the different imaging ranges. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266754 | VEHICLE STEP-UP AND PROTECTION DEVICE - A device for a high-clearance motor vehicle is provided. Preferably, the device comprises a linear actuator, a hollow tube having a first helix and a second helix; a step arm connected at a distal end to the linear actuator such that when the linear actuator applies a linear force to the step arm, the step arm rotates. A first end portion of a distal end of the step arm inserted in the hollow tube extends through the first helix and a second end portion of the distal end of the step arm inserted in the hollow tube extends through the second helix. When the device is operated, depending on user selection, the device can serve as a vehicle step, protect the vehicle door(s), or be in a retracted position. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266755 | STORAGE SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION IN OR ON A VEHICLE - A storage system, comprising: a frame, the frame comprising two opposing frame side walls, a frame rear wall, a frame top wall and a frame base, which collectively define a drawer receiving space; the frame having a front opening; a drawer receivable in the drawer receiving space through the front opening; the drawer comprising first and second opposing drawer side walls, a drawer base, a drawer front wall and a drawer rear wall, which collectively define a drawer storage space, the drawer having a top opening for receiving contents into the drawer storage space; a drawer position retainer for releasably retaining the drawer in any one of at least two drawer positions relative to the frame, the at least two drawer positions comprising: a closed position, wherein the drawer is at least substantially received within the frame; and a partially open position, wherein the drawer is partially received within the frame; and an actuator mounted to or adjacent the drawer front wall for manually actuating the drawer position retainer. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266756 | STORAGE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A storage system for a vehicle is provided that includes a track assembly disposed on a vehicle floor that includes a first track disposed transverse to a second track, a plurality of containers positionable in an engaged position or a disengaged position relative to the track assembly and each including one or more square-shaped top portions. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266757 | AUTOMOBILE ACCESSORY - Aspects of the present disclosure relate to an automobile accessory comprising first and second attachment means configured to engage with attachment locations provided on an automobile to mount the accessory to the automobile, wherein: the first attachment means comprises a first fixing element configured to engage with a first attachment location on a roof of the automobile, and the second attachment means comprises a second fixing element configured to engage with a second attachment location on a side of the automobile at or above a waistline of the automobile such that the accessory, when mounted to the automobile, is mounted on the side of the automobile. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266758 | Multipurpose Rail System - A multipurpose rail system is described. Embodiments of the multipurpose rail system can include, but is not limited to, one or more rails and one or more accessories configured to removably couple to the one or more rails. The one or more rails are configured to be secured to a variety of different objects and provide a means for attaching an accessory proximate the object. For instance, a rail may be coupled to a side of a recreational vehicle so that kitchen accessories may be removably secured to the side of the recreational vehicle. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266759 | CARGO CARRIER - A rooftop cargo carrier including a base, a lid, fixation members, and at least two ground contact sections. The base has an interior space for stowing goods. The lid is hingedly coupled with the base, and the lid is configured to open and close. The fixation members are configured to attach the cargo carrier to a vehicle. The at least two ground contact sections are configured to support the cargo carrier on a substantially level ground and configured to protect the fixation members. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266760 | Swing Away Tailgate Barbeque Cooking System - The swing away tailgate barbeque cooking system allows for a cooking apparatus to be mounted on a vehicle or RV. The unit can then be transported. Once at the location, the unit can swing away from the vehicle on a plane up to approximately 180 degrees. The user can then pivot the cooking apparatus into a position that is favorable for cooking. An adjustable leg or legs can be utilized which enable the unit to be much heavier than other swing away units. The adjustable legs make the unit very easy for one person to swing open or swing close. The adjustable legs also allow the unit to be in a level orientation when on uneven ground. The unit can be easily disconnected and rolled away from the carry vehicle. The unit can then be used as a stand-alone grill for home cooking. The swing away tailgate barbeque cooking system has the dual functionality to be an everyday home cooking device and a mobile cooking unit for camping and tailgating. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266761 | MODULAR MOTOR VEHICLE INTEGRATED CARRIER RACK AND STORAGE SYSTEM WITH UNIVERSAL CONNECTIONS - A unified carrier cargo rack and storage system for a vehicle including a receiver unit installed in the rear of the vehicle and a modular carrier rack, including a transitional carrier bar, a secondary bar and a cargo carrier bar, wherein the cargo carrier bar is further operable to engage and immobilize cargo; are disclosed as are male and female securing mechanisms. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266762 | Underslung Bike Rack For Hitch - A bike rack which is mountable from a traditional hitch receiver and includes a main beam extending upwardly and rearwardly off a post. The main beam includes a lower section which is hinged to the post and holds one or more preferably two bikes each with their top tube extending horizontally and transversely under the lower section, as well as an upper section which is hinged to the lower section and holds one or more preferably two bikes each with their top tube similarly under the upper section. Each bike is placed with its top tube received in two pivotable, spaced oblong mounts. Two bikes can be mounted while the upper section is folded over, before unfolding/extending the upper section to mount the third and fourth bikes. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266763 | Roof Module for Forming a Vehicle Roof Comprising a Support Module - A roof module for forming a vehicle roof on a motor vehicle, the roof module having a panel component whose outer surface at least partially forms the roof skin of the vehicle roof, the roof module having at least one environment sensor configured to send and/or receive electromagnetic signals for detecting the vehicle surroundings. The environment sensor can be disposed below the roof skin formed by the panel component, the roof module having at least one support module, and at least two environment sensors being jointly mounted on the support module. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266764 | OCCUPANT MONITORING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - An occupant monitoring device for a vehicle includes an imager, a display, and a determiner. The imager is configured to image a cabin of the vehicle to monitor conditions of occupants in the vehicle. The display is configured to display a screen to be viewed by the occupants in the vehicle. The determiner is configured to determine the conditions of the occupants in the vehicle by using captured image data obtained by imaging each of the occupants by the imager while the screen is displayed on the display. A panel configured to display the screen of the display has a non-display area on an inner side of a rectangular frame circumscribing a display area of the screen. The imager is disposed on a back of the non-display area of the panel of the display. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266765 | SERVICEABLE EDGE CLIP ASSEMBLY - An edge clip assembly for attachment of a component, and, more specifically, an edge clip assembly which is serviceable and self-locking, includes a clip body and a spacer provided within the clip body, and further includes an interlock securing the spacer in a final position in which the clip body can be engaged with the component to hold the component under tension. A ramp disposed on the spacer forms a service tool gap, and a tool can be wedged into the tool gap to disengage the interlock. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266766 | Fixed Window Assembly For A Vehicle And Method Of Manufacturing Same - The subject invention includes a fixed window assembly for a vehicle comprising a fixed glass, a trim portion having a polymeric base and a decorative member bonded to the polymeric base. An encapsulation is coupled to the fixed glass and the polymeric base to mount the trim portion in a spaced and adjacent position relative to the fixed glass. A method of manufacturing is also provided using first and second molding apparatuses. Polymeric material is injected into a first mold cavity of the first molding apparatus to form the polymeric base bonded to the decorative member. Polymeric material is injected into a second mold cavity of the second molding apparatus to form the encapsulation coupled to the fixed glass and simultaneously coupled to the polymeric base to mount the trim portion in an adjacent position to the fixed glass. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266767 | TRIM ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE SEAT ASSEMBLY - A trim assembly for a vehicle seat is provided with a first trim panel adapted to be pivotally connected to a lower region of a rear surface of a backrest that is pivotally adjustable relative to a seat cushion, to cover a gap between the backrest and the seat cushion in an upright position of the backrest. A second trim panel is connected to the first trim panel to cover the gap in a forward position of the backrest relative to the seat cushion. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266768 | VEHICULAR DENT GUARD DEVICE - A dent guard device for a vehicle door edge includes an elongated main body having an outside facing panel, an inside facing panel and a curved middle panel. The main body is constructed from an impact dampening and scratch reducing material, and a door clip is positioned along the inside surface of the curved middle panel. The door clip is constructed as a continuous component extending from the top of the main body to the bottom, and includes a semicircular central portion and a pair of resilient arms for engaging and receiving the edge of the vehicle door. The outside facing panel has a width that is greater than the width of the inside facing panel, and a plurality of magnets are positioned along or within both panel sections to secure the panels directly to the door body. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266769 | AUTOMOBILE AIR-INLET GRILLE SEALING STRIP WITH SOFT HOLLOW STRUCTURE - An automobile air-inlet grille sealing strip with a soft hollow structure, including: a clamping strip and a soft structure. The clamping strip includes a strip-shaped member and a U-shaped groove. The strip-shaped member and the U-shaped groove are integrally formed, and the U-shaped groove includes a curved arm, a first straight arm and a second straight arm arranged at two ends of the curved arm. The inner side of the second straight arm is provided with a relatively inclined smooth transitional curved surface. The U-shaped groove extends outward along an opening direction of the second straight arm. The soft structure is arranged on the inner side of the second straight arm, the soft structure is in a long strip shape and is provided with a through hole close to the first end of the curved arn. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266770 | SOUND- AND HEAT-INSULATING ENCLOSURE FOR A PEDAL MOUNT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A sound- and heat-insulating enclosure of a pedal mount of a motor vehicle has at least one pedal mounted pivotably thereon. The enclosure has retaining contours, by which fixing on the pedal mount is possible. A pedal-independent high-quality sealing concept can be implemented by shifting a sealing plane between an interior of a cockpit and a footwell from the pedals toward the pedal mount. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266771 | VEHICLE BODY SIDE PART STRUCTURE - A vehicle body side part structure includes: a center pillar having a base expanding in a fan shape; an inner center pillar having filling openings formed in vicinity to front and rear inwardly-curved corners of the base; a center pillar stiffener defining a filled space to extend in a front-rear direction between the center pillar stiffener and inner center pillar; a side sill joined to lower ends of the inner center pillar and center pillar stiffener; and a partition member having front and rear cover portions and a main body integrated with the cover portions. The partition member includes a filled space partitioner to partition the filled space into a first filled space located closer to one of the inwardly-curved corners and a second filled space located closer to the other of the inwardly-curved corners so as to have a volume substantially equal to that of the first filled space. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266772 | NOISE SHIELD ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING A THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE ELEMENT - The present disclosure relates to a noise shield arrangement for a vehicle comprising a noise shield structure arranged to, at least partly, encapsulate a sound generating structure of the vehicle, wherein the noise shield structure is formed by an acoustic isolating material and comprises a first surface arranged to face the sound generating structure, and a second, oppositely positioned surface arranged to face away from the sound generating structure, wherein the noise shield arrangement comprises at least one thermally conductive element extending through the noise shield structure between the first surface and the second surface. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266773 | CONTROL APPARATUS - A control apparatus that bidirectionally communicates with a control unit based on a preset time-sharing method includes: a plurality of devices each installed on a different substrate; a communication controller daisy-chained to the control unit via a bus line through which bidirectional communication of communication data is performed, the communication data having a data structure having a band in which data to be communicated between the plurality of devices is superimposable; and a cable configured to connect at least one device of the plurality of devices to the communication controller. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266774 | Energy Transmission Device for Wirelessly Transmitting Electric Energy, and Method - An energy transmission device for wirelessly transmitting electric energy includes a first capacitance device which has a first and a second capacitance element and a second capacitance device which has a third and a fourth capacitance element. The electric energy can be transmitted from the first capacitance element to the second capacitance element and from the third capacitance element to the fourth capacitance element by way of a capacitive coupling. The motor vehicle component is designed as a motor vehicle windshield, the first capacitance element and the third capacitance element are designed as a motor vehicle windshield guide of the motor vehicle, and the second capacitance element and the fourth capacitance element are formed on a motor vehicle windshield region of the motor vehicle windshield corresponding to the motor vehicle windshield guide. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266775 | ADAPTIVE UPFITTER SWITCHES - A system includes one or more upfitter switches and a plurality of controllable vehicle features, wherein at least two of the features are controllable by a first of the upfitter switches, based on a dynamic configuration of the first upfitter switch. The system also includes a processor that can determine that a trigger state for reconfiguring the first upfitter switch has occurred and re-assign the first upfitter switch from controlling a first of the at least two features to controlling a second of the at least two features, responsive to the trigger state. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266776 | VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM - A vehicle control system includes a central ECU configured to generate control signals for devices, and relay devices each disposed in a communication path between the central ECU and a corresponding device among the devices. The relay devices include a specific relay device configured to output a control signal to a specific selective device not related to driving control, braking control, and steering control of a vehicle. The specific relay device includes a sub-control unit capable of controlling the specific selective device, based on an output of at least one sensor. In response to a central control abnormality that is an abnormality related to a control signal from the central ECU, the specific relay device controls, with the sub-control unit, the specific selective device coupled to the specific relay device. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266777 | REDUNDANT POWER BRIDGE BATTERY ARCHITECTURE - Devices, systems, and methods for constant and reliable power distribution, using a redundant power bridge battery architecture, in autonomous vehicles are described. An example method includes determining that each of a plurality of sensors is operating within in a nominal range for the respective sensor, and distributing, based on the determining, power from at least one alternating current (AC) power source or at least one direct current (DC) power source to at least one power distribution unit (PDU), wherein a first power bridge is coupled to the at least one AC power source and the at least one DC power source and a second power bridge is coupled to the at least one DC power source and the at least one PDU, and wherein the plurality of sensors is used to monitor a health of the vehicle and any single point failure is detectable. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266778 | METHOD OF WIRELESSLY POWERING AND CONTROLLING A DIMMABLE DEVICE - A window apparatus of a vehicle includes a removable panel that selectively encloses an exterior opening of the vehicle that includes an electro-optic apparatus. The electro-optic apparatus is configured to adjust a transmittance of the window. A wireless connection interface is in connection with an interface surface of the removable panel, wherein the wireless connection interface communicates power and/or electrical signals from the vehicle to the electro-optic apparatus. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266779 | IN-VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH SAME - An in-vehicle power supply system includes: a main power supply configured to supply power; one or more power supply hubs; a plurality of electronic devices; a main power cable configured to connect the one or more power supply hubs to the main power supply; a sub power cable configured to connect each of the plurality of electronic devices to any one of the one or more power supply hubs; and a control unit configured to turn on/off power supply to each of the plurality of electronic devices through a power supply hub connected to the electronic device. For the plurality of electronic devices, a predetermined voltage is specified, and it is designed so that, while power is supplied to the plurality of electronic devices connected to the one or more power supply hubs, the predetermined voltage of at least one of the plurality of electronic devices is ensured. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266780 | ONBOARD POWER SOURCE SYSTEM AND DESIGN METHOD - An onboard power source system includes: a main power source unit that supplies power; one or a plurality of power source hubs; a plurality of electronic devices; and a main power feeding cable that connects the one or plurality of power source hubs to the main power source unit, in which an electronic device related to power among the plurality of electronic devices and an electronic device related to traveling or safety among the plurality of electronic devices are connected to different power source hubs. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266781 | IN-VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - An in-vehicle power supply system includes first to sixth power supply hubs connected to a main feed line routed from a battery, electronic devices connected to the first to sixth power supply hubs, and a relay configured to turn ON or OFF energization of each of the electronic devices. The relay includes a mechanical relay used for an electronic device whose current consumption is higher than or equal to 10 A, and the relay includes a semiconductor relay used for an electronic device whose current consumption is lower than 10 A. The mechanical relay is disposed outside a space of a vehicle cabin and inside a body of a vehicle, the space of the vehicle cabin being surrounded by a water seal that blocks entry of water from an outside of the vehicle into the vehicle cabin. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266782 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISTRIBUTION OF POWER IN A MARINE VESSEL, ATVS, AND VEHICLES - A system for power distribution including a first connection and a second connection each connected respectively to a first multi connector cable and a second multi connector cable; said second multi connector cable being split into a set of two distinct wires with each distinct wire including a circuit protector, wherein each of the first multi connector cable and the second multi connector cable are ultimately connected respectively to a third connection and a fourth connection, and a fifth connection and a sixth connection. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266783 | BI-DIRECTIONAL AIR DELIVERY SYSTEM - An air delivery system is operable to on-board compressed air to an associated work vehicle from an associated or auxiliary source such as for example an external large compressor or air storage tank for assisting a tire inflation system (TIS) of the associated work vehicle to expedite tire inflation particularly when transitioning to a desired raised tire pressure, and is further operable to off-board compressed air from a compressor of the TIS system on-board the associated work vehicle for delivery from the TIS to an associated or external compressed air consuming device such as an implement attached with the associated work vehicle or the like. A bi-directional air delivery retrofit kit | 2022-08-25 |
20220266784 | COMPOSITE CRUSH CAN - A method for making a crush can for a vehicle which has an internal moulded structure can include providing a crush can with a hole, filling the hole in the crush can with a fibre-reinforced material and compression moulding the fibre-reinforced material using the internal shape of the crush can as an outer shell of a split mould. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266785 | ROOF AIRBAG APPARATUS - A roof airbag apparatus may include: a cushion configured to cover a roof when deployed; a pair of guides having a length in the deployment direction of the cushion, and configured to guide both sides of the cushion in the deployment direction; and a deployment resistance reducer having a connector connected to one end of each of the guides so as to apply an elastic force from a first location toward the rear, wherein the connector is moved to a second location in a front of the first location by frictional resistance which is applied to the guide when the cushion is deployed. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266786 | LEG PROTECTION DEVICE FOR AN OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE - The present disclosure relates to a leg protection device for an occupant protection system of a vehicle. The leg protection device includes an airbag module. The airbag module includes an airbag and a gas generator that inflates the airbag to a deployed state such that the airbag is disposed in the footwell and in front of a vehicle seat. The airbag includes a first chamber and a second chamber fluidically connected to the first chamber. The first chamber and the second chamber are deployed in the footwell to protect an occupant when the airbag is set in the deployed state. The first chamber is connected to the second chamber by a flexible connection region that diverts the airbag along the object in any spatial direction when the airbag encounters the object during deployment in the footwell. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266787 | AIRBAG DEVICE | 2022-08-25 |
20220266788 | DEFLECTOR FOR A DIFFUSOR OF A GAS GENERATOR - A deflector for a diffusor of a gas generator of an airbag module is disclosed. The deflector comprises a substantially tubular deflector base body and a gas discharge device connected thereto, wherein the gas discharge device has a substantially rectangular base and two outflow regions on opposite sidewalls so that gas can flow substantially in opposite directions along the longitudinal axes of the tubular deflector base body out of the interior of the gas discharge device to the outside. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266789 | BUCKLE FOR SEAT BELT DEVICE AND SEAT BELT DEVICE - A buckle for a seat belt device has a latch member that is configured to be engaged with a tongue when the tongue is inserted into the buckle; a buckle base having a bottom wall and a first side wall and a second side wall that stand up from the opposite side edges of the bottom wall, each of the first and second side walls having latch holding portions that hold the latch member, the latch holding portions each being formed of a cutout extending from an upper end of each of the first and second side walls of the buckle base; and a bridging member configured to be assemblable to the first and second side walls so as to span the latch holding portions in a front-rear direction. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266790 | RESOLVER-POSITIONING RESIN PIN PORTION STRUCTURE - The present invention realizes an improvement in the moldability of a resin portion that is injection-molded to an annular stator. A plurality of collar portions formed integrally with a peripheral edge of the insulating cover so as to project beyond the outer diameter of the annular stator, and a resin pin molded integrally with one of the collar portions, wherein a collar resin portion of the collar portion and a resin pin resin portion of the resin pin are integrated with each other when seen from above, and a first outer diameter of the collar resin portion is larger than a second outer diameter of the resin pin resin portion. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266791 | SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR AND SAFETY BELT DEVICE - A safety belt retractor, comprising a frame ( | 2022-08-25 |
20220266792 | BELT RETRACTOR - A belt retractor having a belt reel, a safety belt which can be wound thereon to form a wound belt, a pyrotechnic belt tensioner having a drive device which is guided in a tube and can be driven to perform a drive movement, and at least one first further assembly arranged coaxially to the rotational axis of the belt reel and in series with the belt reel, a safety belt which can be wound thereon to form a wound belt, and at least one first assembly, wherein the tube has a straight linear section which extends parallel to the rotational axis of the belt reel and the longitudinal axis of the assembly and is arranged on the side of the belt reel. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266793 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMMOBILIZING A VEHICLE - A device may receive an arming signal associated with immobilizing a vehicle. The device may monitor, based on receiving the arming signal, a current associated with an electrical power output from a battery of the vehicle. The device may detect that a measurement of the current satisfies a threshold associated with an ignition component starting an engine of the vehicle. The device may control, based on detecting that the current satisfies the threshold, a bypass circuit to reduce the electrical power output to prevent the ignition component from starting the engine. | 2022-08-25 |