37th week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 19 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220289021 | CHARGING FLAP ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A charging flap arrangement ( | 2022-09-15 |
20220289022 | A VEHICLE WHEEL ARRANGEMENT - The invention provides a vehicle wheel arrangement ( | 2022-09-15 |
20220289023 | AXLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A GEAR REDUCTION MODULE WITH MULTIPLE GEAR SETS - An axle assembly having a gear reduction unit that is configured to operatively connect an electric motor to a drive pinion. The gear reduction unit includes at least two gear sets. A shift collar is rotatable with the drive pinion and moveable along the drive pinion to couple a gear set to the drive pinion. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289024 | VEHICLE REMOTE START PREVENTION ALERT - A motor vehicle includes at least one camera capturing images of an environment outside of the motor vehicle. A proximity sensor detects an object disposed adjacent to the motor vehicle. An electronic processor receives the images captured by the at least one camera, and receives a proximity signal from the proximity sensor. The proximity signal is indicative of whether an object is disposed adjacent to the motor vehicle. The electronic processor determines, based upon the images captured by the at least one camera and the proximity signal, whether the motor vehicle is disposed within an enclosure. The electronic processor receives an engine start request signal that has been wirelessly transmitted by a user. In response to receiving the engine start request signal, the electronic processor causes the engine start system to start an engine of the motor vehicle when the motor vehicle is not disposed within an enclosure. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289025 | MOBILE OBJECT CONTROL DEVICE, MOBILE OBJECT CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A control device for a mobile object includes a recognizer capable of recognizing a situation in a periphery of a mobile object, and a controller configured to control acceleration or deceleration of the mobile object based on the recognized situation in the periphery, and, when (1) there is a first obstacle that makes it difficult to recognize a situation on an opposite side in recognition of the situation in an extending direction of a road, (2) an end of the first obstacle is recognized and the first obstacle extends a first predetermined distance forward from the end, and (3) there is no second obstacle that makes it difficult to recognize the situation on the opposite side over a second predetermined distance on a traveling direction side of the mobile object from the end, the controller sets a risk area at a reference position based on the end of the first obstacle, and controls at least a speed of the mobile object based on the set risk area. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289026 | Object Detection Sensor Alignment - An illustrative example object detection system includes a sensor having a field of view. The sensor is configured to emit radiation and to detect at least some of the radiation reflected by an object within the field of view. A panel in the field of view allows the radiation to pass through the panel. The panel being is configured to be set in a fixed position relative to a vehicle coordinate system. A plurality of reflective alignment markers are situated on the panel in the field of view. The reflective alignment markers reflect radiation emitted by the sensor back toward the sensor. A processor is configured to determine an alignment of the sensor with the vehicle coordinate system based on an indication from the sensor regarding radiation reflected by the reflective alignment markers and detected by the sensor. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289027 | VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE HAVING HEAD-UP DISPLAY - A vehicle body structure having a head-up display, includes: a window that defines a cabin and is used as a reflector of the head-up display; and an image projection device that projects an image toward the window. An image projection surface of the window that is positioned closest to the cabin includes a prescribed image projection area onto which the image is projected and a surrounding area that surrounds the image projection area. Of the image projection area and the surrounding area of the image projection surface, only the surrounding area is formed with a moth-eye structure. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289028 | APPARATUS COMPRISING A CARRIER WITH OPTOELECTRONIC ELEMENTS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE APPARATUS - An optoelectronic apparatus comprises a transparent first cover, at least layer two carriers mounted on the first cover, wherein a plurality of optoelectronic elements configured to emit light are attached to each of the at least two carriers, and a second cover mounted on the at least two carriers, wherein the second cover has at least partially a lower optical transmittance than the first cover and/or the at least two carriers. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289029 | USER INTERFACES WITH VARIABLE APPEARANCES - The present disclosure generally relates to variable appearances of user interfaces. In some examples, user interfaces are user-customizable. In some examples, user interfaces provide indications of exceed limits. In some examples, a layout/appearance elements of the user interface dynamically change to adapt to changing parameters. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289030 | MONITORING SYSTEM FOR AN ENERGY STORAGE APPARATUS - A system and method determine (a) thermal characteristics of an energy storage apparatus that supplies electric current to one or more vehicular loads for powering the one or more vehicular loads and/or (b) electrical characteristics of the energy storage apparatus or the one or more vehicular loads. The system and method determine whether operation of the energy storage apparatus indicates that the energy storage apparatus is unexpectedly heating or unexpectedly cooling and identifying a fault in the energy storage apparatus responsive to determining that the energy storage apparatus is unexpectedly heating or unexpectedly cooling. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289031 | CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT FOR DISCHARGING AT LEAST ONE ENERGY ACCUMULATOR CHARGED TO A HIGH VOLTAGE - A circuit arrangement discharges at least one energy store charged to a high voltage in a motor vehicle. The circuit arrangement includes a discharge circuit which is connected in parallel with the energy store and contains an auxiliary microcontroller for actuating the discharge circuit. The auxiliary microcontroller can be operated with a low voltage of 3-5 volts and contains a first voltage supply circuit for supplying the auxiliary microcontroller with the low voltage of 3-5 volts, which first voltage supply circuit is fed from a buffer capacitor with a voltage of 10-15 volts. The circuit arrangement further contains a main microcontroller, which is configured to actuate the auxiliary microcontroller so that the latter actuates the discharge circuit. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289032 | A BATTERY JUNCTION BOX AND A BATTERY PACK FOR A VEHICLE - A battery junction box, comprising: a first input connected to a first output via a switch circuit, which switch circuit is configured to connect the first input to the first output upon receiving a control signal from a controller; the battery junction box further comprises a second input connected to a second output, via a fuse and a main switch arranged in series. The switch circuit further comprises at least a first branch with a semiconductor switch between the first input and the first output, which semiconductor switch has a control line connected to the controller; and the switch circuit further comprises a second branch with a snubber circuit, which second branch is parallel with the first branch between the first input and the first output; and a flywheel diode with a first terminal connected to the first output, and a second terminal connected to the second output. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289033 | VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD AND VEHICLE DRIVE SYSTEM - The present invention provides a vehicle control method for controlling a capacitance ripple and a torque ripple of a vehicle drive system, wherein the vehicle drive system comprises a first DC-DC convertor. The vehicle control method comprises utilizing a first three-phase inverter circuit of a motor control device of the vehicle drive system as a first switching circuit of the first DC-DC convertor; utilizing a first three-phase winding of a motor of the vehicle drive system as a first three-phase inductor of the first DC-DC convertor; utilizing a pulse width modulation controller of the vehicle drive system for modulating a first three-phase current outputted by the first switching circuit to generate a first three-phase carrier wave; and setting a first phase difference of each phase of the first three-phase carrier wave for controlling the capacitance ripple and the torque ripple. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289034 | DYNAMIC ISOLATION MONITORING WITH LOW SENSITIVITY TO NOISE - A method of monitoring a battery system comprises connecting a voltage divider circuit to a battery of the battery system; measuring a first battery voltage; sampling a first chassis voltage for less than a settling time of the first chassis voltage and estimating a settled value of the first chassis voltage using sampled values of the first chassis voltage; changing a configuration of the voltage divider circuit; measuring a second battery voltage; sampling a second chassis voltage for less than a settling time of the second chassis voltage and estimating a settled value of the second chassis voltage using sampled values of the second chassis voltage; and determining isolation impedance of the battery to a chassis using the first and second battery voltages and the estimated settled values of the first and second chassis voltages. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289035 | RELAY CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD - A relay control apparatus and method is capable of retaining the operation state of a plurality of relays even when a processor is reset due to a system error. Therefore, the relay control apparatus and method has an advantage of preventing an accident caused by the reset of the processor since the operation state of a plurality of relays is maintained even when the processor is reset. In addition, if the operation state of the processor is a reset state even after a predetermined time passes, the operation state of the plurality of relays is changed to a turn-off state, and thus there is an advantage of preventing system resources and energy from being wasted. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289036 | REGENERATIVE BRAKING CONTROL SYSTEM - A regenerative braking control system for a vehicle can include one or more user interface elements located in a cabin of the vehicle. The one or more user interface elements can correspond to a plurality of regenerative braking settings. Each of the plurality of regenerative braking settings can correspond to a different amount of regenerative braking torque to apply to one or more wheels of the vehicle. The regenerative braking control system can include a processor operatively connected to the user interface elements. The processor can be configured to detect a condition, the condition can be the usage of the plurality of regenerative braking settings by an operator of the vehicle. Responsive to detecting the condition, the processor can be configured to cause the amount of regenerative braking torque for one or more of the plurality of regenerative braking settings to be adjusted based on the condition. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289037 | REGENERATIVE BRAKING CONTROL SYSTEM - A regenerative braking control system for a vehicle can include one or more user interface elements located in a cabin of the vehicle. The one or more user interface elements can correspond to a plurality of regenerative braking settings. Each of the plurality of regenerative braking settings can correspond to a different amount of regenerative braking torque to apply to one or more wheels of the vehicle. The regenerative braking control system can include a processor operatively connected to the user interface elements. The processor can be configured to detect a condition. The condition can one or more driving environment conditions. Responsive to detecting the condition, the processor can be configured to cause the amount of regenerative braking torque for one or more of the plurality of regenerative braking settings to be adjusted based on the condition. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289038 | REGENERATIVE BRAKING CONTROL SYSTEM - A regenerative braking control system for a vehicle can include one or more user interface elements located in a cabin of the vehicle. The user interface element(s) can correspond to a plurality of regenerative braking settings. Each of the regenerative braking setting(s) can correspond to a different amount of regenerative braking torque to apply to the wheel(s) of the vehicle. The system can include a processor operatively connected to the user interface element(s). The processor can be configured to detect a condition, the condition being at least one of a weight of the vehicle, a center of gravity of the vehicle, a weight of a trailer operatively connected to the vehicle, and a center of gravity of a trailer operatively connected to the vehicle. The processor can be configured to cause the amount of regenerative braking torque for the regenerative braking setting(s) to be adjusted based on the condition. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289039 | SYSTEM FOR SMART COUPLING BETWEEN A ROAD IMPLEMENT AND A TRACTOR VEHICLE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING THE ACTUATION OF AUXILIARY TRACTION ON ROAD IMPLEMENTS - The present invention relates to the fields of mechanical and electronic engineering, focusing on energy efficiency on freight transport systems. More specifically, the invention applies to Long Combination Vehicles (LCV), in which the semi-trailer is provided with an auxiliary traction system, such as electric traction with regenerative braking, for example. The invention provides means for controlling the actuation of the auxiliary traction, which provides safe use and enhances economic and environmental savings in freight transport. In one embodiment, the invention provides a system for managing the auxiliary traction on a road implement that provides improved, safer drivability of the set. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289040 | ELECTRICALLY ASSISTED WHEELCHAIR, DRIVE UNIT, CONTROL METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - A drive unit usable in an electrically assisted wheelchair includes a controller to acquire an output signal from a torque sensor and an output signal from a speed sensor; measure a time period in which a first state, where the output signal from the torque sensor indicates that a forward-direction torque applied to a hand rim has a value no smaller than a first predetermined value, continues; and when the measured time period is a first time period or longer, start control of an electric motor in a cruise control mode by which the electrically assisted wheelchair runs while keeping a running speed at a target speed. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289041 | SERVER, VEHICLE, AND POWER MANAGEMENT METHOD - A vehicle includes a battery to which electric power supplied from electric vehicle supply equipment is charged. A green zone exists in which traveling of a vehicle using an amount of electric power that has a greenhouse gas emission intensity greater than a regulatory limit is restricted. A server includes: I/O ports through which the emission intensity of the electric power supplied from the electric vehicle supply equipment is obtained; and a processor that associates the amount of electric power charged from the electric vehicle supply equipment to the battery with the emission intensity obtained through the I/O ports. The processor: permits the vehicle to travel within the green zone using an amount of electric power having an emission intensity less than the regulatory limit within the amount of electric power stored in the battery; and notifies the vehicle of information related to that amount of electric power. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289042 | MODULATED ACTIVE SHORT CIRCUIT BRAKING - Methods and systems are provided for modulating undesired electric-motor braking. Based upon the detection of an inverter degradation event, one of a first gate driver and a second gate driver (e.g., a high gate driver and a low gate driver, such as for one phase of an inverter) may be asserted in an alternating manner while the other of the first gate driver and a second gate driver is de-asserted, and the first gate driver and second gate driver may then be provided to a power switch circuitry. The alternating assertion of the one of the first gate driver and the second gate driver may be associated with a higher-speed state, and the de-assertion of both the first gate driver and the second gate driver may be associated with a lower-speed state. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289043 | REGENERATIVE BRAKING TORQUE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR LAUNCH CLUTCH OPENING - A method is provided for controlling regenerative braking for a vehicle having a propulsion system, a motor, a transmission, and a clutch selectively coupling the motor to the transmission. The method includes estimating a future time at which the clutch disengages from the transmission. A rotational speed at which the clutch disengages from the transmission is calculated based on an idle speed of the propulsion system. A difference between a speed of the motor and the clutch disengage speed is monitored. A ramp down of regenerative torque on the motor is initiated when the difference is below a predetermined value and before the future clutch disengage time elapses. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289044 | INTELLIGENT VEHICLES AND CONTROL LOGIC FOR MANAGING FAULTS FOR DUAL-INDEPENDENT DRIVE UNIT AXLE POWERTRAINS - Presented are control systems for operating dual-independent drive unit (DIDU) powertrains, methods for making/operating such systems, and electric-drive vehicles with fault management and mitigation for DIDU axles. A method of operating a motor vehicle with a DIDU axle includes monitoring first and second drive units (DU) that are independently operable to drive respective road wheels via respective axle shafts of the DIDU axle. A vehicle controller receives an indication of a fault condition in the first DU from a fault sensing module and responsively determines a fault type for the fault condition. The controller ascertains the vehicle's current speed and determines a respective torque limit for each of the DIDU drive units based on the fault type and current vehicle speed. Torque output of the first DU is concomitantly constrained to a first torque limit while torque output of the second DU is constrained to a second torque limit. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289045 | LAWNMOWERS - Lawnmowers are provided. A lawnmower includes a first battery having a first voltage, the first battery mounted on the lawnmower; a second battery having a second voltage different than the first voltage, the second battery mounted on the lawnmower; and a booster configured to boost the second voltage to the first voltage, wherein the booster is connected to a common rail operating at the first voltage. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289046 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY FRAME ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure provides an electric vehicle comprising a chassis, a front axle and a rear axle spaced apart and coupled to the chassis, and a battery frame assembly coupled to the chassis between the front axle and the rear axle. The battery frame assembly comprises a plurality of transversely extending members and a plurality of longitudinally extending members, wherein the plurality of transversely extending members and the plurality of longitudinally extending members define a matrix of battery pack receptacles configured to receive at least one battery pack. The battery frame assembly is configured to deflect torsionally in response to torsional deflection of the front axle relative to the rear axle. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289047 | Inductive Power Transfer Pad and Method for Producing an Inductive Power Transfer Pad - An inductive power transfer pad for inductive power transfer to a vehicle includes a stationary part and a movable part. The movable part is movable between a retracted state and an extended state. The movable part includes a primary winding structure and at least one inverter that is electrically connected to the primary winding structure. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289048 | VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM AND VEHICLE - A vehicle charging system includes a sensor, a traveling control processor, a traveling drive unit, a transmitter provided on a vehicle configured to travel on a traveling road, and a power-feeding facility provided on the traveling road. The sensor detects obstacles present around the vehicle. The traveling control processor performs traveling control of the vehicle based on the result of detection by the sensor. The traveling drive unit drives the vehicle to travel and includes: a power receiver receiving electric power from the traveling road; a battery storing the electric power; a motor; and an inverter driving the motor with the electric power. The transmitter sends a power-feeding control signal when the sensor detects an obstacle. The power-feeding facility includes: a receiver receiving the power-feeding control signal; a power feeder performing a power-feeding operation; and a power-feeding control unit controlling the power-feeding operation based on the power-feeding control signal. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289049 | PLUG CONNECTOR - A plug connector for charging an electric vehicle includes: a housing, which delimits a housing interior chamber; a cable, which is led through an opening in the housing into the housing interior chamber; and a seal, which seals the housing interior chamber between the cable and the housing. The seal has a sealing lip enclosing the cable and contacting the cable. The seal has a sealing ridge enclosing the cable and contacting the housing. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289050 | Automated System of Charging an Electric Vehicle - An automated system of charging an electric vehicle (EV) provides a means of adapting any given EV or hybrid-electric vehicle for use with an automated recharging network. An adapter body with a contact plate and a port connector is positioned between the EV and any external power source to electrically connect between said external power source and the existing charging receptacle of the host EV. At least one guidance beacon is mounted to the adapter body and is used to guide the engagement of any external charging equipment onto the contact plate to establish a means of recharging the internal batteries of the EV. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289051 | CABLE ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to the technical field of vehicles, and provides a cable assembly and a vehicle charging system. The cable assembly includes: a power supply plug, adapted to a discharging outlet of a discharging vehicle; a charging plug, adapted to a charging outlet of a to-be-charged vehicle; and a cable, connected between the power supply plug and the charging plug. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289052 | POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS, VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD - Provided is a power supply apparatus that supplies power received from an external power supply to a load, the power supply apparatus comprising: a plurality of power supply circuitries, each of which has switching elements, that are allowed to supply power to the load separately; and a processor that controls a number of the power supply circuitries supplying power to the load according to a required power level of the load. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289053 | ENERGY CONVERSION APPARATUS AND VEHICLE - The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicles, and provides an energy conversion device and a vehicle. The energy conversion device includes a reversible pulse-width modulation (PWM) rectifier, a motor coil connected with the reversible PWM rectifier, a one-way conduction module, and a capacitor. A DC charging circuit or a DC discharging circuit is formed by an external DC port with an external battery by using the energy conversion device, and a driving circuit is formed by the external battery with the reversible PWM rectifier and the motor coil in the energy conversion device. The one-way conduction module is connected between a first end of the capacitor and a second end of the external DC port, or the one-way conduction module is connected between a second end of the capacitor and a first end of the external DC port. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289054 | MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING APPARATUS - An electric vehicle charger charging apparatus is configured to suspend from a canopy and connect to an electric vehicle from above the vehicle. The canopy has a purlin frame and supports a photovoltaic module for generating electricity. The electric vehicle charging apparatus suspends from the purlin frame of the canopy by a mounting structure. The mounting structure includes a first vertical brace and a second vertical brace having bottom connection points connectable to mounting points on a vehicle charger and top connection points connectable to a block brace coupled to the purlin frame. The mounting points on the vehicle charger are level to horizontal ground surface and the canopy is sloped with respect to the horizontal ground surface such that the second vertical brace has a greater length between the top and bottom connection points than the first vertical brace. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289055 | POSITIONING DEVICE FOR LOCATION POSITIONING OF ENERGY STORAGE CELLS - A positioning device for location positioning of a plurality of energy storage cells of an energy storage device of a vehicle, a cover for closing such a positioning device, an energy storage device with such a positioning device, and a such cover are provided. The present disclosure is based on a general idea of providing a positioning device for energy storage cells which allows both material savings and functional integration of a number of functions. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289056 | CHARGING CONTROL METHOD FOR ELECTRIC MOVING BODY, AND ELECTRIC MOVING BODY - A battery consumption amount from when an electric vehicle departs a base charging location to when the electric moving body has returned to the base charging location is set as a consumption amount of one day, and an estimated consumption amount of one day is calculated based on the consumption amounts of the past n days. A value obtained by adding the estimated consumption amount and a margin to a lower limit remaining capacity determined in advance by a user is set as a charging recommendation threshold value. When the remaining capacity of the battery drops below the charging recommendation threshold value, a notification prompting charging of the battery is transmitted to an on-board HMI of the electric moving body or a terminal of the user. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289057 | ELECTRICALLY POWERED VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING CHARGING OF ELECTRICALLY POWERED VEHICLE - An inter-terminal voltage obtaining unit obtains an inter-terminal voltage of a battery. A comparator compares the inter-terminal voltage with a maximum output voltage of a charger. When relation of VB≤VCmax is satisfied, an AC charging relay is switched such that output electric power from the charger is supplied to a high-voltage side of a buck-boost converter. When relation of VB>VCmax is satisfied, the AC charging relay is switched such that an output voltage of the charger is supplied to a low-voltage side of the buck-boost converter and the buck-boost converter is activated. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289058 | ELECTRICALLY POWERED VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING CHARGING OF ELECTRICALLY POWERED VEHICLE - An output voltage obtaining unit receives information from an external charging facility and obtains a maximum output voltage of the external charging facility from that information. An upper limit voltage calculator calculates a battery voltage which is an inter-terminal voltage at the time of end of charging of a battery. A switching unit receives a result of comparison from a comparator. When relation of Vc≥VBu is satisfied in the result of comparison, the switching unit switches a charging relay to connect a DC inlet to a power line and a power line. When relation of Vc2022-09-15 | |
20220289059 | METHODS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS UTILIZING ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING RESPONSIVE TO IDENTIFIED POWER SIGNATURES IN AN AGGREGATE POWER WAVEFORM - The present disclosure describes a device for providing adaptive charging of an electric vehicle (EV). The device includes a memory and at least one processor configured for receiving a set of parameters of an aggregate power waveform carried on a power line from a set of sensors; receiving a set of relationships between a set of power signatures and a set of power sources; determining, using the set of parameters and the set of power signatures, a subset of the set of power signatures represented in the set of parameters; identifying, using the subset of the set of power signatures and the set of relationships between the set of power signatures and the set of power sources, a subset of the set of power sources contributing to the aggregate power waveform; and controlling, responsive to identifying identified subset of the set of power sources, a charging circuit. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289060 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT METHOD - A control system is configured to control a power adjustment resource including an energy storage device configured to electrically connect to a power network, and a temperature control device configured to perform temperature control of the energy storage device. The control system includes: a first control device configured to control charging and discharging of the energy storage device; a second control device configured to control the temperature control device; and a third control device. The second control device is configured to select either external power or stored power and drives the temperature control device using the selected power. The third control device is configured to determine whether to permit power supply from the power network to the power adjustment resource based on supply and demand information of the power network, and switch between permission and prohibition of the power supply. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289061 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR CHARGING A VEHICLE - A system and process for charging an automobile comprising the following steps logging in as a user to a system requesting a vehicle, requesting a start time, requesting a route, determining using the system comprising a microprocessor, an estimated amount of power needed, determining a base amount of power, determining an additional amount of power, charging the vehicle, presenting the vehicle for use. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289062 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING CHARGING OF VEHICLE - A first charging standard adopts a Wi-Fi (BLE) communication, and defines automatic charging. A second charging standard adopts an Ethernet (IPoverCAN) communication and defines PnC. A third charging standard adopts a PLC communication and defines universal charging scheme. A fourth charging standard adopts a CAN communication and defines DC (direct-current) charging. A fifth charging standard adopts a CPLT communication and defines AC (alternating-current) charging. The method includes: performing a first connection attempt process in accordance with a communication scheme adopted by a charging standard that has the highest priority; and, when no communication is established by the first connection attempt process, performing a second connection attempt process in accordance with a communication scheme adopted by a charging standard that has the second highest priority. The charging standard adapting the wireless communication scheme has a higher priority than the charging standard adapting the wired communication scheme. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289063 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWER MANAGEMENT - A system for power management of an automated storage and retrieval system includes a plurality container handling vehicles with at least one rechargeable power source for handling containers in a three dimensional underlying storage grid, a charging device for charging the at least one rechargeable power source, a power source for supplying power to the storage and retrieval system, and a monitoring system for monitoring energy prices. The monitoring system is configured to continuously update a power manager with energy prices. The power manager is configured to be updated with information regarding the level of charge of the rechargeable power sources and current resources in terms of the capacity and usage requirements of the container handling vehicles. The power manager is configured to adjust a power strategy of the automated storage and retrieval system according to the energy prices and to control the stored energy as an additional power source for the storage system during periods of high energy cost. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289064 | DETECTION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING AT PREMISE - Systems, methods, and other embodiments are associated with detecting an electric vehicle charging event. The system receives unknown time series data of usage values of electricity consumption, wherein the unknown time series data is unknown to have electric vehicle (EV) charge events. For a given account, the unknown time series data is converted into time intervals with corresponding usage values. Each time interval is encoded with a symbol from a series of symbols representing a level of electricity consumption, wherein the encoding generates an encoded consumption pattern of symbols. The system detects whether the encoded consumption pattern includes a string of high usage symbols that are similar to a known EV charge motif that represents a known EV charging event. Based on the detecting, the given account is marked as having an electric vehicle charge event or as not having an electric vehicle charge event. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289065 | MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A charger information holding unit of a management system holds an identification information item and charging efficiencies of a plurality of chargers for charging an electric vehicle, the identification information item and the charging efficiencies being associated with each other. A communication unit of the management system receives an identification information item on a charger from an electric vehicle connected to the charger, via a network. A creating unit of the management system creates a charging plan for the electric vehicle, based on a required charging amount and a target charging termination time. The creating unit of the management system refers to the charger information holding unit and determines a charging efficiency of the charger connected to the electric vehicle, based on the received identification information item, and creates a charging plan with the charging efficiency of the charger. The communication unit of the management system transmits the created charging plan to the electric vehicle via the network. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289066 | STRUCTURE FOR ATTACHMENT/DETACHMENT OF ENERGY PACK FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - The present invention relates to a structure for attachment/detachment of an energy pack for an electric vehicle and, more specifically, a structure for attachment/detachment of an energy pack for an electric vehicle, wherein: the energy capacity of a main energy supply device is reduced, and thereby fuel economy/efficiency can be increased through weight reduction; and an energy pack capable of additional energy supply is separately provided and detachably attached inside the vehicle depending on the travel distance of the vehicle, and thereby the driving conditions of the electric vehicle can be optimized without a need to change driving qualifications. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289067 | UNIVERSAL BATTERY PACK, ELECTRIC VEHICLE POWERTRAIN DESIGN AND BATTERY SWAPPING NETWORK WITH BATTERY HEALTH MANAGEMENT - A Universal Battery Pack (UBP), electric vehicle powertrain design and battery swapping network with battery health management enabling a user of an electric vehicle to access data such as state of health monitoring to enable advanced interface with the electricity grid to address challenges in the adoption of electric vehicles which include cost, range anxiety, charging time and infrastructure, and impacts of vehicle to grid (V2G) operations. The electric vehicle powertrain design is equipped with swapping capability, the modular swappable battery packs, battery storage apparatus, and the bidirectional charging systems. The present invention discloses a method for monitoring, assessing and controlling the battery pack and charger, and the communication interface between the systems and the electricity grid and across the battery swapping network. The present invention provides a cost-effective way of adopting electrification, reducing strain on the electricity grid during peak periods and extending the life of electric vehicle batteries. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289068 | MANAGEMENT DEVICE, MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A management device includes: a manager that maintains management information by obtaining an identifier of a battery device and an item of position information indicating a position of the battery device a plurality of times and, each time the identifier and the item of position information are obtained, recording the identifier and the item of position information in the management information in association with each other; a determiner that determines whether a same identifier is associated with a plurality of items of position information different from each other at one point in time; and an outputter that outputs information for disabling authentication of the battery device when the determiner determines that the same identifier is associated with the plurality of items of position information, and causes a start process of a vehicle to stop based on a failure of authentication after the information is output. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289069 | DYNAMIC STATE-OF-CHARGE BOUNDS FOR VEHICLE BATTERY MANAGEMENT - There is disclosed herein examples of system and procedure for assigning state-of-charge profiles to vehicles to extend battery lives of batteries of the vehicles. Determining an optimal state-of-charge profile for the vehicle may take into account battery degradation of the battery of the vehicle and/or characteristics of an operational assignment to which the vehicle is being assigned. The state-of-charge profiles assigned to the vehicles may extend the battery life of the battery of the vehicle and reduce battery replacements of the battery. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289070 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A BATTERY OF A PARKED MOTOR VEHICLE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE - A method for operating a battery of a parked motor vehicle includes determining an operating state of the motor vehicle, determining a current charging state of the battery when the operating state of the motor vehicle is a parked state, determining a first upper charging state limit value of the battery, first active lowering of the charging state of the battery when the current charge state is greater than the first upper charging state limit value, determining a second upper charging state limit value of the battery, and ending the first active lowering of the charging state when the charge state of the battery falls below the second upper charging state limit value. The invention also relates to a motor vehicle. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289071 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING A DERATING FACTOR, A CONTROL UNIT, A POWER SYSTEM AND A VEHICLE - A method for determining a derating factor for a rechargeable energy storage system. The derating factor is indicative of the rate at which an electrical load, imparted on said rechargeable energy storage system, is reduced, said rechargeable energy storage system being associated with at least a first load threshold and at least a second load threshold being located further away from a zero electrical load value than the first load threshold. The method includes determining a safety margin value by combining an accumulated first load value and an accumulated second load value and relating the thus combined values with said operating time range, and comparing said safety margin value to at least one safety margin threshold value in order to determine whether or not said derating factor should be modified. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289072 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE OF BATTERY IN VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME - A device for controlling a battery for a vehicle is provided to maintain a battery temperature representing the optimal charging efficiency when the battery reaches a charging time point. The device determines the charging time point of a battery used in a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle, and adjusts the battery temperature based on a status of charge (SoC) of the battery at the determined charging time point. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289073 | WORKING MACHINE - A working machine includes a battery unit; an electrical component; a radiator; an electrical-component cooling water channel along which cooling water delivered from an outflow port of the radiator is supplied to the electrical component and, after cooling the electrical component, circulates to an inflow port of the radiator; a switching unit provided on the electrical-component cooling water channel; and a battery cooling water channel along which the cooling water is supplied from the switching unit to the battery unit and, after cooling the battery unit, flows to the electrical-component cooling water channel. The switching unit is switchable between a first state of blocking a flow of the cooling water from the electrical-component cooling water channel to the battery cooling water channel and a second state of causing the cooling water to flow from the electrical-component cooling water channel to the battery cooling water channel. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289074 | VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and system include determining a resonant frequency of a vehicle system operably coupled with an external power source that provides voltage and current to the vehicle system. A first filter extracts a phase or a frequency component from the voltage provided by the external power source to generate a stabilizing voltage component. A second filter extracts a phase or a frequency component from the current provided by the external power source to generate a stabilizing current component. The stabilizing voltage component is out of phase with the stabilizing current component. A control input of a converter device of the vehicle system is determined based on the stabilizing voltage component, the stabilizing current component, and the resonant frequency. The stabilizing voltage component, the stabilizing current component, and the control input are communicated with the converter device to change the resonant frequency of the vehicle system. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289075 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING OBJECTS LEFT BEHIND BY USING HEATED RESISTIVE FILAMENT IN A VEHICLE - A system and a method for determining an object has been on a vehicle seat of a vehicle are provided. The processing circuitry may determine if passengers of the vehicle have left the vehicle. The processing circuitry may determine if a temperature of a vehicle cabin of the vehicle meets a threshold of temperature. The temperature of the vehicle cabin to a first temperature may be adjusted. A temperature of resistive filaments of the vehicle seat of the vehicle to a second temperature may be adjusted. A thermal image of the vehicle seat with a reference thermal image of the vehicle seat may be compared. The processing circuitry may determine if the object has been left on the vehicle seat. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289076 | Valve, Valve Assembly, and Seat Comfort System - A valve includes a valve housing defining at least one first opening and at least one second opening, the valve housing enclosing a valve chamber. An actuator with a positioning element is configured for opening or closing the valve. Also provided are at least one air mass measuring device for measuring an air mass flowing through the valve or at least one measuring wire of an air mass measuring device for measuring an air mass flowing through the valve. A valve arrangement and a seat comfort system are also disclosed. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289077 | SEAT BLOCKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A seat blocking system can comprise a seat. The seat can include a seat understructure and an overlying seating surface. The seat understructure can form a seat base and a seatback arranged in a seating configuration. The seating surface can be configured to morph between a sittable shape, in which the seating surface is coextensive with the seat understructure, and an unsittable shape, in which the seating surface is expanded over at least a portion of the seat understructure. The seat blocking system can include a seat blocker. The seat blocker can be integrated with the seat. The seat blocker can be operable to morph between a deactivated state, whereby the seat blocker leaves the seat understructure to impart the sittable shape to the seating surface, and an activated state, in which the seat blocker acts on the seating surface to impart the unsittable shape to the seating surface. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289078 | Electrically Powered Slide Rail and Vehicle Seat Provided with Electrically Powered Slide Rail - Provided is an electrically powered slide rail that can operate in a smooth manner. The electrically powered slide rail includes a rail having a channel-shaped cross section and extending in a fore and aft direction, a slider received by the rail and slidably engaged by the rail, a screw assembly including a screw member supported by the slider so as to be rotatable around an axial line extending in the fore and aft direction, an electric motor supported by the slider and configured to rotate the screw member, and a screw engaging portion formed in the rail so as to extend in the fore and aft direction and engage the screw member. In the vehicle seat fitted with the electrically powered slide rail, the rail is connected to a floor of a vehicle, and the slider is connected to a seat cushion. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289079 | POWER SUPPLY AND SIGNAL TRANSMISSION DEVICE FOR VEHICLE SEAT RAIL - A power supply and signal transmission device for a vehicle seat rail is provided. The device includes a contact-type power supply unit configured to supply power to an electrical device mounted on a seat, and a contact-type signal transmission unit configured to transfer seat drive control signals. The contact-type power supply unit and the contact-type signal transmission unit are directly mounted on the seat rail. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289080 | Vehicle Seat - A vehicle seat ( | 2022-09-15 |
20220289081 | BACKREST ADJUSTING MECHANISM AND A SEAT WITH THE SAME - The backrest adjusting mechanism comprises a base, a cushion, a supporting frame, a backrest, an air pressure rod, a connecting rod and a steel wire core; the cushion is fixed to a top of the adjusting base; the supporting frame is rotationally connected to a rear end of the adjusting base; the backrest is fixed on the supporting frame; the air pressure rod is rotationally connected with the supporting frame; the rear end of the base is provided with a fixing frame; the connecting rod is rotationally connected with the fixing frame and a movable rod; the connecting rod and the fixing frame are provided with a limiting block; when the backrest is used, two of the limiting block are propped against each other to fix the backrest at a specific position. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289082 | VEHICLE ACCESS SYSTEM - The embodiments described and claimed herein are improved vehicle access systems. In particular, one embodiment includes three compact, motorized mechanisms for pivoting a passenger seat toward a door opening, extending the passenger seat outside the door opening, lowering the passenger seat, and tilting the passenger seat to help the passenger stand. The first mechanism concurrently pivots the passenger seat and moves it sideways during the pivoting operation so that it is aligned with the door opening. The second mechanism extends the passenger seat outside the door opening. The third mechanism lowers the seat. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289083 | SEAT - A seat capable of suppressing wrinkles around an opening of a curved-surface-portion of a skin. The seat comprises: a skin in which a curved opening is formed in the curved-surface-portion; an elastically deformable plate-shaped reinforcing-member that reinforces a peripheral portion of the opening, the reinforcing-member being disposed in a curved state along an inner surface of the curved-surface-portion; and a pressing-member that covers the peripheral portion of the opening in a state where the pressing-member presses the peripheral portion of the opening from an outer surface of the curved-surface-portion. The reinforcing-member has a main-body-portion overlapping with the pressing-ember, and extending-portions respectively extending from side edges of the main-body-portion to a range not overlapping with the pressing-member. A slit is formed in each of the extending-portions. The slits extend in a direction that a portion disposed outside in the width direction of the extending-portion is elastically deformable independently from the main-body-portion. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289084 | SEAT BACK AND ADJUSTABLE PLATFORM ASSEMBLY - A method and an apparatus, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a seat back movable between an upright position and a folded position, and a platform coupled to the seat back with a support mechanism such that the platform is movable between a plurality of use positions when the seat back is in the folded position. The support mechanism includes at least one member that is selectively detached from the platform to provide at least one of the plurality of use positions. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289085 | THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE - This application provides a thermal management system and an electric vehicle. The thermal management system includes a battery water circuit and a seat water circuit. The battery water circuit includes a cooling water pump and a battery cooling/heating plate connected through a cooling water pipe. The seat water circuit has a liquid inlet end and a liquid outlet end. The liquid inlet end is connected between a liquid outlet of the cooling water pump and a liquid inlet of the battery cooling/heating plate through a seat water pipe and the cooling water pipe, and the liquid outlet end is connected between a liquid inlet of the cooling water pump and a liquid outlet of the battery cooling/heating plate through the seat water pipe and the cooling water pipe. The seat water circuit can be cooled by using the battery water circuit, to improve energy efficiency of the thermal management system. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289086 | SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR SEATING ASSEMBLY - A vehicle seating assembly is provided that includes a seatback and a seat that includes a seat frame and a support assembly. The support assembly is coupled to the seat frame and movable between an elevated position and a flattened position in response to an actuation force applied on the support assembly. The support assembly includes an extension member having a first end fixedly coupled to the seat frame and a second end rotatably coupled to the seat frame, and a plate having a first side rotatably coupled to the seat frame and a second side slidably coupled to the seat frame. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289087 | SLEEVE DEVICE FOR A HEADREST - A sleeve device for a headrest includes a sleeve body for insertion into a vehicle seat. The sleeve body includes a tubular wall describing an inner axial passage configured to receive a rod of the headrest, and having an upper portion, a lower portion, and a central portion between the upper and lower portions; and at least one elongate rib member overmoulded to an inner surface or an outer surface of the tubular wall and extending along the tubular wall, preferably between the lower portion and the upper portion, wherein the at least one rib member is configured to contact an outer surface of the rod when extending along the inner surface, or is configured to engage an external component, for example the frame of the vehicle seat, when extending along the outer surface. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289088 | CONTROLLER, VEHICLE AND METHOD - A controller for controlling a haptic feedback actuator of a vehicle, the controller comprising: at least one input for receiving: vehicle parameter information being information indicative of a current value of at least one parameter associated with the vehicle; and information indicating that it is required to provide haptic feedback, a processor being arranged, in response to receipt of information indicating that haptic feedback is required, to generate a control signal for controlling operation of the haptic feedback actuator, the control signal being responsive at least in part to the vehicle parameter information; and an output for outputting the control signal. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289089 | PORTABLE ASSEMBLY FOR SUPPORT PLATFORM AND GAME PLATFORM - A portable convertible platform assembly comprising of a first configuration having a horizontal support surface including a first and a second section in a locked position; second configuration wherein the sections are placed in a folded arrangement; and, third configuration wherein the support surface has an opening for receiving a game bag. The first configuration can include a rear support strap for securing the platform to the hood of a vehicle, a rear leg, and a front leg. The front leg can include an adjustable height. The third configuration can include an opening cover configured to be received in the opening. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289090 | VEHICLE HAMMOCK AND HAMMOCK THERMAL ENERGY CONTROL METHOD - A vehicle assembly includes, among other things, a vehicle hammock and a thermal energy adjustment device of the vehicle hammock. A method of controlling thermal energy within a hammock includes, among other things, providing a vehicle hammock having a thermal energy adjustment device, and adjusting the thermal energy level of the vehicle hammock based, at least in part, on a thermal energy level outside the vehicle hammock. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289091 | ENTRANCE HANDRAIL - An entrance handrail includes: a base portion rotatably provided with an up-down direction as an axial direction; a rail portion extending from a lower portion of the base portion and holding a slide member to be slidable, the slide member being attached to a sliding door; a first handrail body extending from an upper portion of the base portion, disposed on a vehicle cabin side when the sliding door closes the entrance, and projecting outward of the vehicle such that a passenger can hold the first handrail body when the sliding door opens the entrance; and second handrail body disposed on the vehicle cabin side with respect of the rail portion when the sliding door closes the entrance and disposed inward of the rail portion in a width direction of the entrance such that the passenger can hold the second handrail body when the sliding door opens the entrance. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289092 | IN-VEHICLE CUP HOLDER AND COMBINED IN-VEHICLE IMPLEMENT CONTAINING SAME - The present disclosure provides an in-vehicle cup holder and a combined in-vehicle implement including the in-vehicle cup holder. The in-vehicle cup holder includes: a cup holder housing, the cup holder housing being provided therein successively from bottom to top a cup holder foot support and a knob member; wherein the cup holder foot support is distracted and retracted under an effect of the knob member; and the knob member includes a knob lower case, a knob upper case disposed on the knob lower case, a knob cover plate, and a knob mechanism, wherein the knob mechanism is mounted on the knob upper case, and the knob cover plate is mounted on an inner side wall of the cup holder housing and is in contact with the knob mechanism. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289093 | LOAD RAMP FOR A VEHICLE - A load ramp for a vehicle includes a corrugated layer that has a first surface and a second surface. A first layer is positioned adjacent to the first surface of the corrugated layer. A second layer is positioned adjacent to the second surface of the corrugated layer such that the corrugated layer is positioned between the first and second layers, A thickness of the load ramp can be in the range of about 10 mm to about 30 mm. A load capacity of the load ramp can be at least about 100 kg, A method of manufacturing the load ramp is also disclosed. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289094 | TRI-FOLD LIFTGATE - A liftgate in accordance with the present disclosure includes a lift mechanism and a moveable load platform. The load platform includes a proximal deck section, a distal deck section, and a center deck section positioned between the proximal deck section and the distal deck section. The load platform is selectively vertically movable between a lowered position and a raised position. The proximal deck section, center deck section, and distal deck section are pivotally coupled to one another such that the load platform is selectively moveable between an extended-operational position, wherein all of the deck sections are located substantially coplanar with one another for supporting cargo, and a retracted-stored position wherein the deck sections are folded with respect to one another and are located substantially parallel and adjacent to one another. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289095 | Frontloading Enclosure utilizing Both a Primary Magnetic Connection System and a Secondary Constant-tension Resistance System. - A frontloading serviceable enclosure using both a primary magnetics-based connection system backed up by a secondary connection system utilizing a Constant-tension spring-like resistance Subsystem whereby resistance system provides a mechanism that when the primary magnetic connection system is dislodged and disrupts the primary connection of the magnetic system, the secondary constant-tension resistance subsystem provides the necessary mechanism which maintains and/or repositions the dislodged front modules from the enclosure whereby the primary magnetic system is re-engaged between the front loaded module and the enclosure. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289096 | VEHICLE HAVING A LIVABLE SPACE AND METHODS OF MODIFYING A VEHICLE THERETO - A vehicle has a main body enclosing a main interior space therein and a roof structure. The main interior space has a front-seating area having therein at least one front seat and a rear-seating area for receiving therein one or more rear seats. The main body has an opening on a roof thereof overlapping at least a portion of the rear-seating area. The roof structure is on top of the main body and coupled thereto for providing an additional space therein accessible from the main interior space through the opening. The main body has a shower pan on or in a floor thereof extending from a location in the rear-seating area towards a rear end of the main body. The one or more rear seats are reconfigurable for providing access to the shower pan. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289097 | ACTUATOR AND LIFT SYSTEM FOR A CAMPER TRAILER - A lift system for a roof of a camper trailer, including a plurality of actuator assemblies, each actuator assembly for operative engagement with a respective roof support that extends/retracts to raise/lower the roof; at least one control unit for controlling the actuators. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289098 | TOOLS AND METHODS FOR HANDLING TOWER SECTIONS - The present disclosure relates to tools and methods for handling a tower section of a wind turbine tower. A tool comprises a first wheeled platform, a second wheeled platform, and a frame. The frame comprises a first side portion, and a second side portion. The first side portion is attached to the first wheeled platform and is configured to support a first end portion of a sling. The second side portion is attached to the second wheeled platform and is configured to support a second end portion of the sling. The first and second wheeled platforms are separated along a horizontal direction. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289099 | STAKE POCKET UTILITY SYSTEM - A stake pocket utility system includes a first assembly detachably connected to a stake pocket, such as stake pockets formed in a wall of a bed of a pickup truck or the like. A second assembly is associated with an accessory and slidably mounted to the first assembly. The first and second assemblies are detachably connected to one another as spring-biased tabs are moved from retracted unlocked positions and into extended locked positions as the tabs align with corresponding locking apertures to detachably lock the first and second assemblies to one another. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289100 | SNOWPLOW HEADLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A vehicle lighting system for use on a motor vehicle having an auxiliary device assembled on the motor vehicle is provided. The vehicle lighting system includes a first lighting system located on a body of the vehicle. The first lighting system has a plurality of different lights. A second lighting system is located on the auxiliary device. The second lighting system has a plurality of different lights. A control circuit operates one or more of the plurality of different lights in the second lighting system based on an operating sequence of one or more of the plurality of different lights in the first lighting system. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289101 | VEHICLE DETECTING DEVICE, VEHICLE LAMP SYSTEM, VEHICLE DETECTING METHOD, LIGHT DISTRIBUTION CONTROLLING DEVICE, AND LIGHT DISTRIBUTION CONTROLLING METHOD - A vehicle detecting device includes: a camera that includes an image sensor and a first filter, the image sensor including a plurality of imaging elements including a first imaging element group and a second imaging element group, the first filter keeping an amount of light entering the first imaging element group lower than an amount of light entering the second imaging element group; an image generating unit that generates a first image based on information obtained from the first imaging element group and a second image based on information obtained from the second imaging element group; and a detecting unit that detects a front vehicle based on the first image and the second image. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289102 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VARIABLE LIGHT DISTRIBUTION - A method for controlling variable light distribution of a headlight of a vehicle involves adjusting the light distribution relative to an intersection area when the intersection area is approached. The adjustment of the light distribution is updated depending on the distance of the vehicle from the intersection area. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289103 | LIFTGATE LIGHTING SYSTEM - A liftgate lighting system for a vehicle includes a liftgate assembly having a first liftgate panel and a second liftgate panel. Each of the first liftgate panel and the second liftgate panel is operable between an opened position and a closed position. The second liftgate panel has a proximal end and a distal end. A sensor proximate to the proximal end of the second liftgate panel. The sensor defines a sensor field. A lamp assembly is coupled to the second liftgate panel. A controller is communicatively coupled to the lamp assembly. The controller activates the lamp assembly and the lamp assembly directs light to a ground area proximate to the second liftgate panel when the lower liftgate panel is in the opened position. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289104 | LIGHT ASSEMBLY, VEHICLE DESIGN ELEMENT, REAR VIEW DEVICE AND DOOR FINISHER - The present disclosure relates to a system comprising a light assembly for a 360° illumination of a design element, in particular configured for a vehicle design element, comprising: one or more light pipes, wherein each light pipe comprises a core, and two or more light pipes and/or two end portions of one light pipe at least partially overlap, providing at least one region of overlap to substantially close a loop; one or more light sources, disposed at least partially within an interior of the system, wherein each light source is configured to emit light based on at least receiving electrical power from an electrical power source, and each light source is arranged adjacent to and directed towards at least one of the one or more light pipes such that the emitted light results in reflected light propagating within the core and diffuse light exiting the one or more light pipes along the same; and a lens substantially enclosing the interior, the one or more light pipes and the one or more light sources, wherein the lens, having an inner surface and an outer surface disposed opposite the inner surface, is provided with a continuous transparent and/or translucent coating on the outer surface, and with the one or more light sources receiving electrical power from the electrical power source, the continuous transparent and/or translucent coating is at least partially permeable to at least some of the diffuse light which is passed through the lens; wherein the continuous transparent and/or translucent coating depends on at least one characteristic of the one or more light pipes and/or the one or more light sources, and/or the transparent and/or translucent coating comprises a metal, an alloy or a conductive metalloid, preferably providing a chromium or chromium-based reflective coating, to provide a homogenous illumination of a 360° illumination window when the one or more light sources receive electrical power from the electrical power source. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289105 | Vehicle Access Indicator - A vehicle access indicator (VAI) that allows a parked vehicle to display a placard showing a message and/or symbol indicating that the parked vehicle transports persons with limited mobility or a large object such as a wheelchair or infant car seat. The VAI comprises an elongated member with the placard at a distal end and securing means. The securing means allow the VAI to be removably or permanently attached to and extend outward from a side of a parked vehicle thereby indicating that minimal extra space is required between the parked vehicle and any other vehicle that parks next to the parked vehicle. Positioning means allow the elongated member and placard to extend perpendicularly straight outward from the side of a vehicle, raised upward or downward, or side-to-side from | 2022-09-15 |
20220289106 | SPEED REDUCER - One aspect of the present disclosure provides a speed reducer including a casing, a speed reduction mechanism provided in the casing, where the speed reduction mechanism is configured to reduce rotation input thereto from a drive source and output the reduced rotation, and a display unit shaped such that the display unit is attached onto a surface of the casing, where the display unit is configured to display notification information. The speed reduction mechanism includes a transmitting unit rotatably provided on the casing. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289107 | SYSTEM FOR INTERACTION BETWEEN AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE AND A COLOUR-BLIND PEDESTRIAN OR CYCLIST - A system for implementing an interaction between a semi-autonomous or autonomous motor vehicle and a vulnerable user of a carriageway used by the motor vehicle and potentially crossed by a vulnerable user at a crossing, pedestrians and cyclists being considered to be vulnerable users. The system includes an environment sensor, a computer which processes the data received from the environment sensor, and a display device which is directed to outside of the vehicle and controlled by the computer. The display device being in the form of a horizontal strip occupying a longitudinal end of the vehicle, including an at least four pixels per cm | 2022-09-15 |
20220289108 | Garbage Truck Camera and Safety System - A garbage truck camera and safety system includes a garbage truck having a lift arm mechanism, a hopper, and a trash compacting device disposed within the hopper. At least one camera and temperature sensor are disposed within the hopper. A control module is operably connected to the cameras and the temperature sensor, as well as to one or more vehicle systems, via a vehicle control interface disposed within the driver's cab. The control module includes a processor, a non-transitory computer readable medium operatively connected to the processor, and a logic stored in the non-transitory computer readable medium that, when executed by the processor, causes the system to detect, via the temperature sensor, the temperature within the hopper; and if the temperature detected is above a predetermined threshold temperature, then deactivating the trash compacting device. The system will prevent harm from being done to individuals who accidentally fall into the hopper. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289109 | QUICK RELEASE MIRROR MOUNT - An accessory adapter comprising a vehicle side, attachable to one or more hinges of a vehicle, and an accessory side, wherein the accessory side is configured to accept an accessory. Including a method of attaching the accessory adapter to a vehicle. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289110 | REAR VIEW DEVICE WITH MULTI-PIECE BACKING PLATE - A rearview device for use with a vehicle includes a primary reflective element backing plate, a primary reflective element positioned on the primary reflective element backing plate, a secondary reflective element backing plate, a secondary reflective element positioned on the secondary reflective element backing plate, and an attachment mechanism including at least one clip or projection to attached the secondary reflective element to the primary reflective element backing plate. The attachment mechanism aligns a primary central axis of the primary reflective element to a secondary central axis of the secondary reflective element to be substantially parallel | 2022-09-15 |
20220289111 | GUIDE-ON POST WITH INTEGRATED STEPS - A guide-on post with a base, an arm, and at least one step. The base is attached to a boat trailer. The arm is hingedly coupled to the base and has an outer side that faces away from the boat trailer. The arm is configured to rotate between a guiding position and a boarding position. When the arm is in the guiding position, the arm is in a substantially vertical upward direction, and when the arm is in the boarding position, the arm is rotated between | 2022-09-15 |
20220289112 | A LADDER ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - A ladder assembly for a vehicle can include: a support frame; a ladder comprising a first portion and a second portion coupled to and retractably extendable from the first portion; a linkage means coupling the first portion to the frame; and a releasable latching means arranged to releasably latch the second portion to the first portion, wherein the ladder assembly is movable between: a stowed condition in which the ladder is stowed adjacent to the frame, the second portion is retracted and latched to the first portion by the latching means; a deployed condition where the ladder is deployed from the frame and the second portion is released from the first portion by the latching means; and an extended condition where the ladder is deployed from the frame and the second portion is extended from the first portion. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289113 | VEHICLE HAVING SLIDING DRAWER POSITIONABLE BETWEEN COMPARTMENTS - A vehicle including a passenger compartment is configured with one or more seats, a storage compartment separated from the passenger compartment by way of at least one wall, a housing extending through the at least one wall, and a drawer slidably positioned within the housing and movable between a first position accessible from within the passenger compartment and a second position accessible from the storage compartment. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289114 | GLOVE BOX FOR VEHICLES - A glove box for vehicles configured to be inserted into a part of a dashboard and to be withdrawn therefrom includes a housing having a storage space of the glove box, and guide units disposed on two side surfaces of the housing, respectively, and configured to move the housing along the inner surface of the dashboard, and each of the guide units includes a guide part configured to move along a corresponding one of rails located on two inner side surfaces of an opening formed in the part of the dashboard, and a fixing part located on the guide part and inserted into an insertion recess located on one of the rails so as to prevent movement of the housing in a withdrawn state of the housing. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289115 | Drawer Type Storage Box - A drawer-type storage box mounted on a vehicle V includes a box-shaped resin container having on a top thereof an opening portion, a slide rail that inclines relative to a width direction Y of the container, a bracket that connects the slide rail to the container, and a cover that stores the container and to which the slide rail is directly or indirectly attached, wherein the container has a contact surface that contacts the bracket and the contact surface is substantially parallel to a width direction Y of the container, wherein a fastening member mounted from the opening portion side of the container fastens the container and the bracket by the contact surface, and the container is movable in a width direction Y relative to the bracket by loosening a fastening force of the fastening member. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289116 | Truck Service Body - A truck body with an enclosure assembly that has a plurality of storage compartments with doors each movable between an open position that provides access to respective storage compartments and a closed position that prevents access to that storage compartment. The enclosure assembly includes at least one hidden hinge coupled with at least a portion of the doors to pivot the door between the open/closed positions. There are door flanges surrounding the openings of the storage compartments that, in some embodiments, include: (i) a longitudinally-extending channel dimensioned to receive a mounting portion of the at least one hidden hinge; and (ii) a rim configured to receive a seal. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289117 | MOUNT ADAPTER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE - A mount adapter assembly for facilitating attachment of articles to a mounting rack includes a first element and a second element. The first element is shaped substantially complementary to at least a first portion of an orifice positioned in a mounting rack. The first element is at least partially insertable into the first portion of the orifice from a first face of the mounting rack. The second element can abut the mounting rack from a second face of the mounting rack. A connector engages the first element to the second element so that the first element and the second element are coupled to the mounting rack. A fastener engaged to the first element can engage a substrate so that the substrate is coupled to the mounting rack. The substrate can be used to attach a variety of articles to the mounting rack. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289118 | DEPLOYABLE PERSONAL ENTERTAINMENT DEVICE HOLDER - Described are supports for holding a portable electronic device. The support includes a body having an upper pivot location and a lower pivot location relative to a passenger seat back, a support structure coupled to the body, and a plurality of projections extending from a surface of the support structure. Each projection is shaped to receive a lower edge of a portable electronic device and secure the portable electronic device to the body when the portable electronic device is received by the plurality of projections. | 2022-09-15 |
20220289119 | PRESSURE CONTROL IN EXTERNALLY DUCTED LOUDSPEAKERS - A vehicle audio system includes a loudspeaker configured to be acoustically coupled to an interior of a vehicle and to be ducted to an exterior of the vehicle as well as a controller coupled to the loudspeaker. The controller is configured to (i) detect one or more vehicle operating parameters of the vehicle that would result in a pressure differential condition between the interior and the exterior, and (ii) adjust an audio signal provided to the loudspeaker in response to detecting the vehicle operating parameters | 2022-09-15 |
20220289120 | CAMERA BRACKET ASSEMBLY - A bracket assembly for mounting a camera to a vehicle includes a bracket body and a glare shield that extends along the bracket body. A longitudinal axis is centrally disposed between a first sidewall and a second sidewall of the glare shield. At least one slit extends through the glare shield and spans between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. | 2022-09-15 |