49th week of 2020 patent applcation highlights part 19 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20200376890 | REINFORCED ANNULAR SUPPORT FOR A TIRE - A non-pneumatic tire ( | 2020-12-03 |
20200376891 | CURVED REINFORCED RESILIENT SUPPORT FOR A NON-PNEUMATIC TIRE - A curved support structure for a non-pneumatic tire and a tire incorporating such support structure. A support membrane extends continuously between a radially-inner end and a radially-outer end and defines opposing sides. A radially-outer joint may be provided on one of the opposing sides while a radially-inner joint may be provided on the other side of the membrane. An annular band may be incorporated with the radially-outer joint. A wheel, hub, or other structure may be incorporated with the radially-inner joint. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376892 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire comprising a carcass | 2020-12-03 |
20200376893 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire comprising a carcass | 2020-12-03 |
20200376894 | TIRE - In a tire having composite grooves provided on a shoulder land portion, dry performance and wet performance are improved. The tire includes a tread portion | 2020-12-03 |
20200376895 | Pneumatic Tire - A pneumatic tire includes: a rib defined by a circumferential main groove; circumferential sipes formed in the rib at intervals in the circumferential direction; rib edge sipes formed in the rib aligning in the circumferential direction, each of the rib edge sipes terminating in the rib opening to the circumferential main groove; and first and second narrow grooves extending in the circumferential direction, each of the first and second narrow grooves having a groove depth shallower than depths of the circumferential sipes and the rib edge sipes, the first narrow grooves having ends connected to one of the circumferential sipes adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction and the second narrow grooves each including an inner connecting portion connected to one of the first narrow shallow grooves and including an outer connecting portion connected to one of the rib edge sipes. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376896 | TIRE - A tire comprises a tread portion having outboard and inboard tread edges and provided with three main grooves to axially divide the tread portion into four land regions including a widest outboard middle land region, wherein first inclined grooves ( | 2020-12-03 |
20200376897 | Tire With Improved Performances - Passenger vehicle tire, the tread having edge parts ( | 2020-12-03 |
20200376898 | TIRE - In a tire having a composite groove provided on a shoulder land portion, the durability of the shoulder land portion is improved. The tire includes a tread portion. The tread portion includes a first shoulder land portion including a first tread edge. The first shoulder land portion has a shoulder composite groove, and a recess formed on a buttress surface. The recess includes an opening edge on the buttress surface, a bottom surface along the buttress surface, and an inner wall surface connecting the opening edge to the bottom surface. The shoulder composite groove includes, in a transverse cross section thereof, a sipe element having a width not greater than 1.5 mm and extending in a tire radial direction, and a groove element connected to an inner side in the tire radial direction of the sipe element and having a width greater than 1.5 mm. The groove element is open at the bottom surface of the recess. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376899 | TIRE - A tire comprises a tread portion axially divided into four land regions. The tire has a mounting direction to a vehicle and the land regions | 2020-12-03 |
20200376900 | TYRE - A tyre includes a tread portion provided with a circumferential groove and a lateral groove. The at least one lateral groove includes a connected portion connected to the circumferential groove. The circumferential groove includes a groove bottom provided with groove bottom protruding portions protruding outwardly in the tyre radial direction. Each groove bottom protruding portion includes a first surface portion extending in the tyre radial direction and facing a first circumferential direction, and a second surface portion arranged on a second circumferential direction opposite to the first circumferential direction and extending at a larger angle with respect to the tyre radial direction than that of the first surface portion. In a tread plan view, at least a part of the groove bottom protruding portions is located in a lateral-groove extended region in which the connected portion is extended into the circumferential groove along the tyre axial direction. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376901 | DECORATIVE BODY - A decorative body is configured including plural reflective pieces including a bottom face configured at a surface of a tire side portion and plural inclined faces each inclined in a direction that is not a direction of the bottom face or a direction of a plane perpendicular to the bottom face. The decorative body includes at least three types of the reflective pieces with different vector orientations from each other when the tire side portion is viewed in plan view and when a vector is defined as an inclined face vector running in a direction from a highest location side toward a lowest location side of the inclined face having the smallest incline angle with respect to the tire side portion, with the highest location side of the vector defined as a start point of the vector and the lowest location side of the vector defined as an end point of the vector. The decorative body includes a region in which the reflective pieces with different vector orientations from each other are disposed adjacently to each other, from 3 to 200 of the reflective pieces are provided per 1 cm | 2020-12-03 |
20200376902 | Tire identification system and method - The present invention aims at solving tire storing information problems by providing a method and system for identifying sets of tires. the system of identification comprises a band made of resilient yet flexible material comprising identification information related to a tire, such as the owner's or a garage contact information, the installation localization of the tire and so on. The band may be secured to a tire, with or without rim, by an attachment mechanism, such as hook and loops or quick release clips. The information may be affixed to the band by sewing another piece of fabric material, installing a paper into a plastic cover or by pinning a pin. The information may be in the form of text, images, colors or code bars. The invention is not limited to warehouses, as it may further be used in home storage and garages. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376903 | Pneumatic Tire - In a pneumatic tire including a side reinforcing layer, the maximum width W | 2020-12-03 |
20200376904 | Pneumatic Tire - Of layers configuring a bead core of a pneumatic tire, the width W | 2020-12-03 |
20200376905 | SOUNDPROOF TYRE FOR VEHICLE WHEELS - A soundproof tyre and a process for the production thereof. The tyre includes particular polyolefin sound absorbent foams that provide damping for noise generated in a cavity of the tyre, together with resistance to hydrolysis, poor water absorption and an unexpected thermal and mechanical stability in use conditions. The sound absorbent material is applied on at least a portion of a radially inner surface of the tyre. The portion of the radially inner surface includes an impermeable elastomeric material layer. The sound absorbent material includes a foamed polyolefin material with closed macrocells having an average size of at least 1.5 m according to ASTM D357 6. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376906 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSOCIATING TIRE INFORMATION WITH TOWABLE RIG INFORMATION - A computerized method for associating at least one tire, a rig, and a consumer of the at least one tire and the rig with one another includes receiving a tire identification number (TIN) with a tire in a database record maintained in a database by a computer. The method further includes receiving a vehicle identification number (VIN) with a rig in the database record, and receiving and linking by the computer at least one TIN with the VIN in the database record when the corresponding tire is assembled to the corresponding rig to configure a trailer, and receiving a consumer identifier of the trailer in the database record for association with the corresponding tire and the corresponding rig. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376907 | FITTING DEVICE FOR TIRE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING TIRE ASSEMBLY - The fit between a wheel and a tire is improved. A tire assembly fitting device fits a bead portion of a tire of a tire assembly, including a wheel and the tire mounted on the wheel, to a bead seat portion of the wheel. The fitting device includes a support portion configured to support the tire assembly, and a pressing portion. The pressing portion is configured to press a first surface portion in a surface of at least one of sidewalls of the tire. The support portion is configured to support the tire assembly so that a second surface portion located in the surface of the sidewall on the opposite side of the rotation axis of the tire assembly from the first surface portion is displaceable in a direction away from the rim center plane of the wheel. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376908 | ANTI-JET JOINT STRUCTURE OF CONNECTION HOSE OF VEHICLE AIR COMPRESSOR - An anti-jet joint structure of a connection hose of a vehicle air compressor contains: an accommodation box, an adhesive supply can, and a connection hose. The accommodation box accommodates the vehicle air compressor started by a power to produce air. The adhesive supply can accommodates chemical adhesive for repairing a tire, and the adhesive supply can includes an open segment and a supply hose. The connection hose includes a first joint and a second joint opposite to the first joint. The first joint is engaged with the supply hose, and the second joint is screwed with a gas nozzle of the tire. The second joint is the anti-jet joint structure and has a first connection assembly and a second assembly. The first connection assembly is connected with or is removed from the second connection assembly having different interior structures and volumes so as to mate with various tires. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376909 | TOW DEVICE FOR AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE - This disclosure relates to systems and methods of towing, hitching, and connecting devices. In particular, this disclosure relates to tow devices, hitches, and connections for towing item containers behind vehicles, both autonomous and manually guided. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376910 | Suspension Spring Saddle - A suspension interconnection assembly comprises first and second saddle brackets and a fastener. Each saddle bracket comprises a base, a pair of arms spaced apart and have the base disposed therebetween, and a pair of shoulders. Each shoulder is disposed between the base and a respective arm. Each shoulder has a first beveled surface. The pair of shoulders cooperates with the base and the pair of arms to at least partially define a U-shaped pocket. The U-shaped pockets of each saddle bracket are sized to partially receive an axle housing. The fastener interconnects the saddle brackets to couple the saddle brackets and a spring to the axle housing. The beveled surfaces of each saddle bracket are adapted to operatively engage the peripheral wall. The pairs of arms of each saddle bracket are adapted to operatively engage one another after the beveled surfaces operatively engage the peripheral wall. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376911 | GAS SPRING END MEMBER ASSEMBLIES AS WELL AS GAS SPRING ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING SAME - A clamping plate is dimensioned to secure a flexible spring member to an end member for forming a gas spring assembly. The clamping plate includes a clamping plate wall with an axis and opposing surface portions oriented transverse to the axis. An opening extends into the clamping plate wall from along each of the opposing surface portions. An elongated damping passage extends in a spiral configuration through the clamping plate wall in fluid communication with the openings. A gas spring assembly includes a flexible spring member that defines a spring chamber, and an end member with an end member wall that defines an end member chamber. The clamping plate is secured to the end member and retains the flexible spring member thereon. The elongated damping passage is in fluid communication between the spring chamber and the end member chamber. Gas transfer between the spring chamber and the end member chamber generates pressurized gas damping during use of the gas spring assembly. Suspension systems and methods are also included. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376912 | MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR THE ELASTIC MOUNTING OF A STRUT OR A VIBRATION DAMPER - A mounting system for the elastic mounting of a strut or a vibration damper on a vehicle body includes a unit insertable into a receiving cup and a fixing device. The unit includes a mounting unit and a piston rod of a strut or vibration damper. In embodiments, the mounting unit has an elastomer mount for mounting the piston rod; the elastomer mount has a core for receiving the piston rod and an elastomer body, and a ring element that is a separate part or is non-positively, positively and/or materially connected to the body; the unit and fixing device may be inserted into the receiving cup from a side facing away from the body; the fixing device engages behind an undercut formed on the receiving cup; the ring element is supported on the fixing device; and/or the elastomer body is prestressed and presses the ring element against the fixing device. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376913 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE RIDE LEVEL FOR A VEHICLE AND VEHICLE - A method, apparatus and vehicle for controlling a ride level for a vehicle having at least one first axle having a first air suspension and/or one second axle having a second air suspension, a parking brake and an operating brake, including: reading a ride level variation signal, indicating a ride level variation to be performed; providing a parking break release signal to an interface to a parking brake valve that, responding to the ride level variation signal, releases and engages the parking brake installation, the parking brake release signal being for actuating the parking brake valve for releasing the parking brake installation; and providing a first control signal to an interface to a first valve of the first air suspension and/or a second control signal to an interface to a second valve of the second air suspension while using the ride level variation signal for performing the ride level variation. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376914 | THROTTLE ASSEMBLY AND PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING SUCH A THROTTLE ASSEMBLY - A throttle assembly for a pressure control system in a vehicle includes at least one throttle valve. The at least one throttle valve defines an assembly cross-section of the throttle assembly, the assembly cross-section specifies a flow resistance acting on a pressure medium entering the throttle assembly, and the at least one throttle valve includes at least one controllable throttle valve configured to be controlled in accordance with an upstream pressure. The assembly cross-section of the throttle assembly is configured to be set, by control of the at least one controllable throttle valve, in such a way that an inlet volume flow of the pressure medium entering the throttle assembly can be limited to a limit volume flow in accordance with the upstream pressure, in order to set, in accordance with the upstream pressure, a power consumption of a pneumatic load in the pressure control system. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376915 | Damper With Solenoid In Piston Rod - A shock absorber includes: a pressure tube defining a working chamber; a piston assembly slidably disposed within the pressure tube, the piston assembly dividing the working chamber into a first and second chambers; a piston rod including a first end that is attached to the piston assembly and that includes a second end that is configured to be attached to one of a sprung mass and an unsprung mass of a vehicle; an electronic valve that is positioned within the piston rod, the electronic valve including a spool moveable between first and second positions, where: when the spool of the electronic valve is in the first position, the spool allows fluid flow between the first and second chambers through the electronic valve and the piston rod; and when the spool of the electronic valve is in the second position, the spool restricts fluid flow between the first and second chambers. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376916 | CROSS-LINKED VEHICLE SUSPENSION - Cross-linked vehicle suspension systems are disclosed. A first wheel is mechanically linked to a second wheel by a cross tie, so that motion from an impact with an obstacle by the first wheel is transmitted to the second wheel. A shock absorber may be coupled to each wheel, the cross tie, or both, to distribute absorption of the impact. In some embodiments, a second pair of wheels may be coupled by a second cross tie and configured diagonally to the first pair of wheels. A shock absorber may be coupled to both cross ties to link all wheels together, for full distribution of all loads across all wheels. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376917 | BRACKET FOR VEHICLE STABILIZER, VEHICLE STABILIZER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING VEHICLE STABILIZER - A bracket for a vehicle stabilizer is provided and includes an elastomer element for receiving a stabilizer spring, a first and a second bracket element. The first and the second bracket elements are connectable in such a way that the elastomer element is fixed between the first and the second bracket elements. A connection means for connecting the first and the second bracket elements is formed on the first and second bracket elements, the connection means has at least one connection pin and a connection recess. In a connection state of the first bracket element and of the second bracket element, the connection pin is inserted into the connection recess, and in the connection state the connection pin is frictionally fixed in the connection recess and/or the connection pin is riveted in the connection recess in a positive manner and/or the connection pin is cohesively fixed in the connection recess. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376918 | VARIABLE STIFFNESS SWAY BAR FOR A SUSPENSION SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - The present disclosure provides a sway bar for a suspension system of a motor vehicle. The sway bar includes a first lever arm for attachment to a left wheel suspension component and a second lever arm for attachment to a right wheel suspension component. The sway bar further includes a torsion spring device in connection between the first lever arm and the second lever arm to provide variable torsional stiffness. The torsion spring device includes a first torsion bar, a second torsion bar, and a clutch connected to the first torsion bar and the second torsion bar. The clutch is configured to move between a disengaged position and an engaged position where both of the first and second torsion bars transmit torque between the first and second lever arms to provide torsional stiffness. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376919 | SEMI-ACTIVE STABILIZER DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to a semi-active stabilizer device which may adjust the rigidity of a stabilizer bar according to a traveling state of a vehicle, and may include a first stabilizer bar, a second stabilizer bar, an outer housing which has a hollow portion formed therein, an inner housing which is inserted into the hollow portion of the outer housing to rotate relatively, an elastic member which applies an elastic force so that the outer housing and the inner housing return to original positions thereof upon relative rotation, and a stopper which limits the inner housing to rotate relatively only within a certain angular range upon the relative rotation, thereby improving riding comfort upon traveling on a straight road, and improving traveling stability upon traveling on a curved road. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376920 | TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A temperature control system for an electric vehicle includes a cabin temperature control system configured to control flow of a refrigerant through one or more heat exchangers to control a temperature of a cabin of the electric vehicle, a battery temperature control system configured to control the flow of a coolant through one or more heat exchangers to control a temperature of a battery system of the electric vehicle, and a power electronics temperature control system configured to control the flow of coolant through one or more heat exchangers to control a temperature of one or more power electronics. In a first configuration of the temperature control system, the battery temperature control system and the power electronics temperature control system may be thermally isolated, and, in a second configuration, the battery temperature control system and the power electronics temperature control system may thermally interact. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376921 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE OF AN ENERGY STORE - A system for controlling temperature of an energy store in a motor vehicle may include a coolant circuit in which a coolant may be flowable and into which the energy store may be incorporated in the thermally conductive manner, a refrigerant circuit in which a refrigerant may be flowable and including a refrigerant compressor, a flat tube condenser, and a receiver dryer, which may be secured in the flat tube condenser, and a refrigerant evaporator connecting the coolant circuit and the refrigerant circuit. Heat between the coolant and the refrigerant may be transferrable in the refrigerant evaporator. The system may be secured in a housing. A large area of the flat tube condenser, through which air may be flowable, and the receiver dryer, which may be secured in the flat tube condenser, may have an operating angle of greater than 5° and smaller than 90° with respect to an operating horizontal plane, wherein the operating angle may be selected in such a way that dimensions of the system may be adapted to desired values and the system may be designed in a more compact manner. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376922 | ENERGY EFFICIENT TEMPERATURE REGULATED HEAT EXCHANGER SYSTEM - The present invention provides a method and system for cooling a seat | 2020-12-03 |
20200376923 | ELECTRIC ACTUATOR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE HEATING, VENTILATION AND/OR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an electric actuator ( | 2020-12-03 |
20200376924 | Vehicle Under Mounted HVAC Container - A container for mounting under a vehicle floor, the container comprising: a plurality of side walls, wherein the plurality of side walls have a plurality of openings; a top wall is attached to a top portion of the plurality of side walls, wherein the top wall is attached to the vehicle floor; a removable floor is attached to a bottom portion of the plurality of side walls; a cavity defined by the plurality of side walls, the top wall, and the floor, wherein the cavity contains an HVAC apparatus. The container further comprising: a plurality of ducts comprising a plurality of first ends connected to the plurality of openings in the plurality of side walls; and, a plurality of second ends connected to a plurality of outputs; wherein air from the HVAC apparatus flows through the plurality of ducts from the plurality of openings to the plurality of outputs. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376925 | DUCT ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE HVAC SYSTEM - A vehicle dashboard includes a trim panel defining an airflow opening. At least one register duct defines a register opening. The at least one register duct is disposed adjacent to the trim panel and the register opening aligns with the airflow opening. At least one demister duct defines a demister opening. The at least one demister duct is disposed adjacent to the trim panel and the demister opening aligns with the airflow opening. A first air deflector slidably engaged with the at least one register duct. A second air deflector slidably engaged with the at least one register duct. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376926 | VEHICLE TEMPERATURE REGULATION APPARATUS - A vehicle temperature regulation apparatus includes a temperature regulator configured to regulate a temperature of a circuit board mounted in a vehicle, a controller configured to control the temperature regulator, and a storage unit configured to store a vehicle startup scheduled time. When the temperature of the circuit board at a check time before the vehicle startup scheduled time is outside of a predetermined normal temperature range, the controller executes circuit board pre-temperature-regulation control to operate the temperature regulator to regulate the temperature of the circuit board before the vehicle startup scheduled time. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376927 | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN CONDITIONING OR THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRIFIED POWERTRAIN - A computer-implemented method for managing thermal qualities of a vehicle. The method comprises determining one or more factors associated with a trip to be taken by a vehicle. The method comprises estimating future thermal load based on the determined factors for one or more components of the vehicle. The method comprises generating an optimal thermal management plan based on the estimated future thermal load for the one or more components. The method comprises performing thermal management of the one or more components based on the optimal thermal management plan. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376928 | ELECTRIC HEATING APPLIANCE - The disclosure relates to an electric heating device, particularly a parking heater, for a motor vehicle, wherein the electric heating device is configured to be connected to an external system voltage and to be incorporated in an on-board motor vehicle cooling circuit, comprising at least one electric heating element for the delivery of heat to a coolant fluid which is present in the cooling circuit, and a power supply unit for the transformation of the external system voltage. Outputs for battery charging, the operation of a circulation pump or the operation of a vehicle fan. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376929 | HEATER ASSEMBLY - A heater assembly includes a base panel; a heating member disposed behind the base panel opposite a heating target space; a thermal conductive film having a film shape, attached to an outer surface facing the heating target space of the base panel, and transmitting heat of the heating member to the outer surface of the base panel by having an end portion extending behind the base panel and coupled to the heating member; and a shield layer preventing the thermal conductive film from being directly exposed to the heating target space by being attached to an outer surface facing the heating target space of the thermal conductive film. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376930 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL LAYER - A temperature control layer, for example for an interior trim of a vehicle or a vehicle part is disclosed. The temperature control layer includes an areal thermoelectrical temperature control arrangement with at least one thermoelectrical element and an air extraction arrangement with at least one air extraction duct. The at least one air extraction duct leads from an outside of the temperature control layer through the temperature control arrangement to an inside of the temperature control layer. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376931 | VEHICLE AIR EXTRACTOR AND PRESSURE RELEASE METHOD - An air extractor assembly includes, among other things, a housing, a first valve, and a second valve. The first valve is coupled to the housing and configured to transition from a sealed position to a pressure releasing position in response to a first pressure differential. The second valve is coupled to the housing and configured to transition between a sealed position and a pressure releasing position in response to a second pressure differential that is different than the first pressure differential. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376932 | AIR REGISTER ASSEMBLY - An air register assembly may include a vent housing having an outlet, an inlet, and a body portion disposed therebetween. The body portion may include a first portion disposed adjacent to the inlet, and a second portion that is wider than the first portion disposed adjacent to the outlet. At least one panel may be slideably coupled to the first portion of the vent housing between extended and retracted positions. The at least one panel may be substantially disposed within the first portion of the vent housing when the at least one panel is in the retracted position, and further wherein the at least one panel may be substantially disposed within the second portion of the vent housing when the at least one panel is in the extended position. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376933 | Dust Reduction Device - A dust reduction device for a vehicle includes an inlet aperture for receiving airflow created as a result of forward movement of the vehicle. The dust reduction device provides a primary airflow path leading from the inlet aperture to a vehicle opening, and a secondary airflow path leading from the inlet aperture to a ventilation exit. During forward movement of the vehicle, the primary airflow path is substantially blocked by airflow from the secondary airflow path such that airflow from the primary airflow path is provided to the vehicle opening and into the vehicle thereby minimising dust ingress in the vehicle. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376934 | VEHICLE AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM - A vehicle air filtration system includes a housing having a first air filter having a first filtration level and positioned upstream of a second air filter having a second filtration level that is different than the first filtration level and a bypass door selectively operable to bypass air flow around the second air filter through a bypass passage. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376935 | Cabin Air Filter Tray - A tray for holding a cabin air filter that filters airflow entering a vehicle passenger cabin. The tray includes a frame configured to hold the cabin air filter. A retention member includes a first end attached to the frame and a second end configured to be anchored at a mounting location in a vehicle. When the frame is moved away from the mounting location, the retention member is tensioned to (i) guide and pull the flexible frame towards the mounting location and/or (ii) hold the flexible frame at the mounting location. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376936 | SUN VISOR HEAD UP DISPLAY - A sun visor assembly for a vehicle according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a visor configured to be mounted in a vehicle and pivotable between a first position and a second position. A display is mounted on the visor. The display is pivotable between a stowed position and a viewing position relative to the visor. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376937 | LIGHT-ADJUSTING SYSTEM AND VEHICLE LIGHT-ADJUSTING SYSTEM - The light-adjusting system includes an interior sensor that detects interior data for grasping a state of an interior of the vehicle, an interior information acquiring unit that acquires information related to the state of the interior based on the interior data detected by the interior sensor, a determination unit that determines whether or not the interior is in an abnormal state based on the information acquired by the interior information acquiring unit, and an adjustment unit that adjusts the light transmittance of the window glass. When it is determined as the abnormal state where the light transmittance of the window glass has been adjusted such that it is difficult to visually recognize the interior through the window glass, the adjustment unit adjusts the light transmittance of the window glass to visually recognize the interior from outside the vehicle through the window glass. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376938 | Motor Vehicle - A motor vehicle with at least one vehicle door includes a reinforcement component arranged in the lower section of the door body of the vehicle door. The reinforcement component is an open profile with lateral walls and an M-profile formed thereon which extend in the vehicle transverse direction in order to absorb forces acting in the vehicle transverse direction in the event of a load. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376939 | LOCKING APPARATUS FOR FLAP DOOR OF VEHICLE - A locking apparatus for a flap door of a vehicle includes: a body bracket fixed on a vehicle body; a flap bracket fixed on the flap door; a lower side link with a first end connected to the flap bracket and a second end connected to the body bracket; an upper side link with a first end connected to the flap bracket and a second end connected to the body bracket at an upper side of the lower side link; a stopper groove and a stopper protrusion provided on the first end of the upper side link; a locking cam mounted to a rotational shaft of the lower side link relative to the flap bracket, while being in contact with the stopper groove and the stopper protrusion; and a spring installed between the flap bracket and the locking cam to elastically switch a direction of rotating the locking cam. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376940 | VEHICLE DOOR SUPPORT DEVICE - A vehicle door support device includes a support member and a support member that hold a door at an open position. Each of these support members includes: a cylindrical accommodating portion; a cylindrical cover connected to the accommodating portion; a cylindrical movable member movable relative to the cover in an axial direction; a gear mechanism arranged in the accommodating portion; a spindle connected to a first connecting portion of the gear mechanism; a rotation mechanism that rotates the spindle by movement of the movable member relative to the cover; and a coil spring that biases the movable member so as to advance with respect to the cover. At least the support member includes a magnetoresistive mechanism that is arranged in the accommodating portion, is connected to the second connecting portion of the gear mechanism, and applies a load to the spindle via the gear mechanism. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376941 | BED COVER OF PICKUP TRUCK - This invention is relevant to a bed cover of pickup truck. The bed cover of pickup truck includes one bed cover. The bed cover includes at least two plates. The adjacent plates are connected by rotating shaft structure. The rotating shaft structure includes a plate-like pedestal, two connectors which form a rotary connection with the pedestal. This invention provides a bed cover of pickup truck with simple structure and great leading function. The drainage channel in the invention are big and will not cause syphonage. Thus the leading function will be better, requirement of the assembly accuracy will be lower and the production will be easier. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376942 | POWERED CARGO COVER FOR VEHICLE E - A two piece cursor for use with a powered cargo cover of a vehicle. The two piece cursor having: a main body portion; and a nozzle portion, wherein the nozzle portion is removably secured to the main body portion. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376943 | Flatbed Enclosure - The flatbed enclosure is an apparatus that provides a comfortable and secure environment within a truck. The apparatus includes a first bed cover, a second bed cover, a first side rack, a second rack, and a truck bed. The first bed cover and the second bed cover uphold the first side rack the second side rack, respectively, as well as open and close the truck bed. The first side rack and the second side rack serve as a rack to secure and uphold various items while in a retracted configuration. The first side rack and the second side rack also serve as a bench while in an extended configuration. The apparatus further includes a hydraulic locking mechanism that automatically retracts and extends the first bed cover and the second bed cover. The truck bed upholds the first bed cover, the second bed cover, a variety of items, and individuals. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376944 | TONNEAU COVER LATCH SYSTEM - A latch system for a tonneau cover. The latch system includes a handle that is configured to move about an axis; and a latch pin connected to the handle. The latch pin is configured to move in a retracted direction and during movement of the handle towards the tonneau cover. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376945 | DEFLECTOR STRUCTURE FOR SUNROOF DEVICE - Provided is a deflector structure for a sunroof device to inhibit an arm portion from being pivoted when a vehicle traveling, with a simple structure. The deflector structure includes: a fixed part fixed to a side frame; an affected part arranged anterior to the fixed part and affected by onrushing air; an arm portion having one end pivotally connected to the fixed part and the other end holding the affected part, and vertically pivoted about the fixed part; and a lock member having one end pivotally connected to the arm portion and the other end pivoted in conjunction with the arm portion being pivoted, wherein the lock member is configured such that a lock main body of the lock member is in contact with the fixed part and raised, at a predetermined pivot position, to lock the arm portion being pivoted downward. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376946 | POWER TRAIN SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE - A power train support structure includes a first front side frame disposed on one of left and right sides of a power train; a second front side frame disposed on the other of the left and right sides of the power train, and being greatly away from the power train with respect to the first front side frame; a mounting bracket having one of left and right ends connected to the power train; and a connecting member for connecting the mounting bracket and the second front side frame. The mounting bracket includes a front fixing portion and a rear fixing portion to be fixed to the power train. A strength of the front fixing portion and the rear fixing portion is set to such a strength that the rear fixing portion is broken by a collision load from a front side, and the front fixing portion is not broken. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376947 | BATTERY UNIT MOUNTING STRUCTURE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE - There are provided a floor panel, a pair of right-and-left floor frames, and a battery unit supporting a battery module and mounted at the floor frames. The battery unit comprises the battery module, a pair of right-and-left side frames mounted at the pair of floor frames, and a pair of front-and-rear module supporting mechanisms which comprises a pair of front-and-rear cross frames respectively extending in a vehicle width direction and interconnecting the pair of side frames and mounting brackets supporting a front end portion and a rear end portion of the battery module. Bending rigidity, in a vertical direction, of the module supporting mechanism comprising the third cross frame and the first mounting bracket is set to be lower than that of the side frame. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376948 | BATTERY UNIT MOUNTING STRUCTURE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A battery unit comprises side frames, cross frames, and plural battery modules having substantially the same size comprising a longitudinal dimension, a lateral dimension, and a height dimension. The battery modules are respectively mounted at the cross frames in the same position and arranged in plural rows adjacently to a vehicle width direction such that a direction of the above-described longitudinal dimension is substantially parallel to a vehicle longitudinal direction, and mounting rigidity of the battery modules stored in a first storage area is set to be different from that of the battery modules stored in second and third storage areas. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376949 | VEHICLE DRIVE SYSTEM - A vehicle drive system includes: a primary drive motor and a secondary drive motor; a battery; a capacitor that is connected in-series with the battery; a first power line that supplies a total aggregate voltage of the battery and the capacitor; a second power line that supplies a battery voltage; and a third power line that supplies a cell voltage. The first power line, the second power line, and the third power line are configured such that the battery voltage is higher than the cell voltage and that the total voltage is higher than the battery voltage. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376950 | Integrated Drive Unit Having an Electric Drive and a Mechanical Brake - A drive and deceleration unit has a mechanical brake and an electric drive. The mechanical brake and the electric drive are provided as a unit for acting on a single wheel connection. A method provides for the open-loop and/or closed-loop control of such a drive and deceleration unit. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376951 | VENTILATION DEVICE WITH A PLURALITY OF ZONES AND ASSOCIATED VEHICLE - Disclosed is a ventilation device for a vehicle including a frame defining an opening and a closing device of the opening. The ventilation device has a first zone. The closing device includes at least one main closing flap able to close off the first zone and able to rotate about a first axis of rotation extending along a single first direction of rotation. The ventilation device has at least one second zone. The closing device includes at least one secondary closing flap able to close off the second zone and able to rotate about a second axis of rotation extending along a single second direction of rotation for the or each second zone, the second direction of rotation being separate from the first direction of rotation. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376952 | A TANK COMPRISING A PRESSURE SENSOR AND ANOTHER SENSOR - The fuel tank ( | 2020-12-03 |
20200376953 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A LIQUID CONTAINER, LIQUID CONTAINER FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND INJECTION MOLDING TOOL - The invention relates to a method for producing a liquid con-tainer ( | 2020-12-03 |
20200376954 | LIQUID CONTAINER FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A LIQUID CONTAINER - A liquid container for a motor vehicle, comprising a storage volume for storing a liquid and comprising at least one shell, which at least partially delimits the storage volume, wherein the shell has been produced at least partially in an injection molding process, the shell has a barrier film, the shell has a reinforcing element, which is formed at least partially or completely of a thermoplastic fiber-reinforced composite material, the shell has a single-part or multi-part support structure, which is formed at least partially or completely of an injection-molded material, the barrier film is integrally bonded to the reinforcing element, and the barrier film and the reinforcing element are each integrally bonded to the support structure. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376955 | FILL LEVEL VALVE FOR A PRESSURE EQUALIZATION LINE OF A FLUID TANK ASSEMBLY AND CORRESPONDING FLUID TANK ASSEMBLY - The application relates to a fill level valve for a pressure equalization line of a fluid tank assembly, wherein the pressure equalization line is fluidically connected between a fluid tank and a filling line opening into the fluid tank, and wherein the fill level valve includes a connecting piece which can be arranged on the fluid tank. It is provided here that a dip tube, which can be arranged in the fluid tank, and which is fluidically connected to the connecting piece, originates from the connecting piece, wherein a flow resistance formed by a constricted flow cross section is provided in the dip tube. The application furthermore relates to a fluid tank assembly. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376956 | CAPLESS CLOSURE FOR FUEL FILLER PIPE - A capless filler pipe closure is provided for a tank filler pipe. The capless closure permits a fuel pump nozzle to be inserted into the tank filler pipe without first removing a fuel cap from the outer end of the tank filler pipe. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376957 | HYDRAULIC TRANSAXLE - A hydraulic transaxle of the present invention includes an axle, a hydraulic static transmission (“HST”), a center case that has pair of oil passages for circulating the hydraulic oil between the hydraulic pump and the hydraulic motor, and a gear mechanism that transmits an output of the HST to the axle. A case supports the axle and accommodates the HST while also forming an oil reservoir. A hydraulic motor of the HST includes a motor shaft, a cylinder block with a plurality of cylinders fixed to the motor shaft, a plurality of pistons inserted into the cylinders, a fixed swash plate abutted by the plurality of pistons, and a fixed swash plate holder that supports the fixed swash plate with respect to the case. The motor shaft of the hydraulic motor is supported by the center case and the fixed swash plate holder. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376958 | FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE - A four-wheel drive vehicle includes right and left main drive wheels and right and left auxiliary drive wheels, and a drive force transmission system configured to constantly transmit a drive force of a drive source to the right and left main drive wheels and to transmit the drive force to the right and left auxiliary drive wheels depending on a vehicle state. The drive force transmission system includes a differential device, a propeller shaft, a drive force transmission device configured to adjust the drive force that is transmitted from the propeller shaft to the right and left auxiliary drive wheels, and an electronic control unit configured to control the drive force transmission device. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376959 | INTELLIGENT IDENTITY-AUTHENTICATION ALCOHOL DETECTOR - The present application relates to the field of alcohol detection, and particularly to an intelligent identity-authentication alcohol detector. One technical solution comprises an intelligent identity-authentication alcohol detector, comprising a base, a mounting seat, and a connecting arm; the mounting seat is provided on the base, and a face information acquiring module is provided on the mounting seat; the connecting arm is rotatably provided on the base, and a breathing opening for alcohol detection is provided on the connecting arm; and the connecting arm is used for driving the breathing opening for alcohol detection to a position where the face information acquiring module acquires the face information of a subject. According the technical solution of the present application, the face information acquiring module can constantly acquire the face information of a subject when the subject breathes into the breathing opening for alcohol detection, thereby preventing the subject from cheating. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376960 | DISPLAY DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, METHOD FOR OPERATING A DISPLAY DEVICE, CONTROL UNIT, AND MOTOR VEHICLE - A display device for a motor vehicle includes a first, planar display element arranged in a first display plane of the display device, and at least one further, planar display element, each arranged in a further display plane of the display device, upstream of the first display element in a viewing direction of a user. Together with the first display element, the at least one further display element forms a multilayered combination of display elements. Each of the at least one further display element has an at least partly transparent display surface and a visual protection element for setting a degree of a transparency of at least one region of the display element. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376961 | METHOD FOR DISPLAYING THE COURSE OF A TRAJECTORY IN FRONT OF A TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE OR AN OBJECT BY A DISPLAY UNIT, AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD - A method for displaying a trajectory course in front of a transportation vehicle or object. The trajectory course is shown on a display unit and is represented in grid format. The points of the grid are represented by symbols, wherein only the border thereof or the completely filled-in symbols are represented based on the environmental features. The size and/or color of the symbols is adjustable. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376962 | VEHICLE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - The notification system of a vehicle of the present disclosure includes a communication device, a millimeter wave radar device, an imaging device, an ACCECU, and a notification device. The imaging device is configured to acquire surrounding information of the vehicle. The ACCECU is configured to set priority of a plurality of items of notification information based on the surrounding information of the vehicle. The notification device is configured to notify a notification target person of the plurality of items of notification information based on the priority set by the ACCECU. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376963 | Input Device - An input device includes a base member, a motor, a rotation shaft, a worm gear, a first gear, a second gear, an elastic member, a rotor, an angle detection unit, and a controller. The rotation shaft is rotated by the motor. The worm gear is unitarily rotated with the rotation shaft. The first gear is rotatable and engaged with the worm gear. The second gear is coaxial with the first gear. The elastic member generates urging force. The rotor is rotatable relative to the base member, includes a third gear engaged with the second gear, and is rotated by an operator. The angle detection unit detects a first rotation angle of the first gear and a second rotation angle of the second gear. The controller performs drive control for the motor to change a sense of force applied to the operator. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376964 | AUXILIARY POWER UNIT AIR CONDITIONING FOR TRUCK CAB COOLING - Systems are disclosed for providing a work vehicle with a second air conditioning compressor driven by a small engine mounted on the work vehicle. The second compressor shares a refrigeration loop with the primary air conditioning compressor of the work vehicle. The small engine may be configured to drive various loads, and accordingly may include control circuitry to manage the power provided to the various loads, including the second compressor. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376965 | LEVITATION CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM - Transport apparatus having at least one levitation generator and at least one drive generator. The at least one levitation generator configured to generate a levitating magnetic flux, move within a corresponding at least one lifting member, and elevate above a rest position relative to the at least one lifting member in response to the levitating magnetic flux. The at least one drive generator configured to generate a driving magnetic flux, move within a corresponding at least one drive member, and laterally move relative to the at least one drive member in response to the driving magnetic flux. At least a portion of the at least one levitation generator is movable relative to the at least one drive generator. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376966 | Trailer-Based Energy Capture and Management - A through the road (TTR) hybridization strategy is proposed to facilitate introduction of hybrid electric vehicle technology in a significant portion of current and expected trucking fleets. In some cases, the technologies can be retrofitted onto an existing vehicle (e.g., a trailer, a tractor-trailer configuration, etc.). In some cases, the technologies can be built into new vehicles. In some cases, one vehicle may be built or retrofitted to operate in tandem with another and provide the hybridization benefits contemplated herein. By supplementing motive forces delivered through a primary drivetrain and fuel-fed engine with supplemental torque delivered at one or more electrically-powered drive axles, improvements in overall fuel efficiency and performance may be delivered, typically without significant redesign of existing components and systems that have been proven in the trucking industry. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376967 | VEHICLE DRIVE SYSTEM - A vehicle drive system includes: a power supply in which a battery and a capacitor are connected in series; a primary drive motor to which a voltage of the battery is provided; secondary drive motors to each of which a total voltage (Vin) of the battery and the power supply capacitor is provided; a charging circuit; and a control circuit that controls charging/discharging of the power supply. The control circuit operates switches SW | 2020-12-03 |
20200376968 | POWER PREDICTION FOR RECONFIGURABLE SERIES-CONNECTED BATTERY WITH MIXED BATTERY CHEMISTRY - Powerflow of a rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) is managed according to a method. The RESS has series-connected first and second battery elements with different characteristics. Each element, e.g., a pack, has a corresponding maximum or minimum voltage or current limit. Currents are predicted for each of the first and second battery elements via a controller using a corresponding voltage limit. A requested operating mode of the RESS is used to select a current for the elements. A voltage across the elements is predicted using the selected current and a corresponding battery state space model. The method predicts a total power capability of the RESS over a prediction horizon using the selected current to generate predicted power capability values. The requested operating mode is controlled over the horizon using the power capability values. A powertrain system includes the RESS, an inverter, an electric machine, and the controller. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376969 | Apparatus for Directing Power Flow between Multiple Devices - Provided are an apparatus and system for directing power flow between multiple devices, the apparatus comprising: one or more inlet ports for connection to one or more devices; a plurality of outlet ports configured for supplying electrical power; and a computing device configured to route power from the one or more inlet ports to the outlet ports. The system comprises a plurality of the apparatus connected to each other. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376970 | CHARGING MODULE - A portable electric charging module for a vehicle. The charging module includes a casing and a converter for converting AC to DC arranged inside the casing. The ACDC converter comprises an electric input for receiving AC power from an external source and an electric output for providing DC power to the vehicle when the charging module is electrically connected to the vehicle via an electrical connector of the charging module. The charging module is provided with a coupling portion of a mechanical coupling device by which coupling portion the charging module is mechanically attachable to and releasable from the vehicle. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376971 | CONTROLLER FOR DC-DC CONVERTER AND DC-DC CONVERTER - A DC-DC converter is mounted on a vehicle. The DC-DC converter includes: a bidirectional DC-DC converter that is connected between a capacitor for pre-charging connected to a first battery and a second battery differing from the first battery and can perform bidirectional output; and a unidirectional DC-DC converter that is connected in parallel with the bidirectional DC-DC converter and can perform output in one direction to a side of the second battery. During activation of the vehicle, the controller actuates the bidirectional DC-DC converter to start pre-charging the capacitor by using power of the second battery and starts actuating the unidirectional DC-DC converter later than initiation of the actuation of the bidirectional DC-DC converter. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376972 | MOBILE DIRECT CURRENT FAST CHARGER CUSTOMER-VEHICLE-STATION MATCHING SYSTEM - A system for matching a plurality of electrically powered vehicles to a plurality of available mobile chargers includes a computerized server device programmed to monitor optimization inputs related to the plurality of available mobile chargers, monitor optimization inputs related to the plurality of electrically powered vehicles operated by a plurality of customers, determine a lowest-cost-based ranked listing of matched charger and vehicle pairings for each of the plurality of customers based upon the optimization inputs related to the plurality of available chargers and the optimization inputs related to the plurality of the electrically powered vehicles, present the ranked listing of matched charger and vehicle pairings to each of the customers, monitor selection by each of the plurality of customers of a desired charger for the customer from the ranked listing, and direct each of the plurality of customers to the desired charger for the customer. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376973 | Magnetically-Displacing Charging Station - A magnetically-displacing charging station may include a front wall with an opening about its center, and a charging interface with a back wall, at least one support extension, a magnet, and a charging plug. The back wall may be disposed behind the front wall and may be larger than the opening. The support extension may extend through the opening with a proximal end connected to the back wall, and a distal end that extends out in front of the front wall and that retains the magnet and charging plug. The charging station may further include springs connected to the front wall at one end, and to the back wall at an opposite end. The springs provide a default position for the charging interface within the opening, and further provide for displacement of the charging interface about the opening in response to magnetic or other forces. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376974 | AUTONOMOUS MOBILE VEHICLE CHARGER SYSTEM UTILIZING NOVEL STRUCTURAL ARCHITECTURE TO TRANSPORT AND DELIVER ENERGY TO A DENSELY POSITIONED ARRAY OF ENERGY USERS - A system for charging an electric vehicle includes an autonomous vehicle. The autonomous vehicle includes a suspended body, a plurality of elongated legs configured to enable the autonomous vehicle to maneuver around obstacles in a parking structure and to enable the suspended body to be suspended over the electric vehicle, a charging system configured to charge the electric vehicle, and a plurality of sensors acquiring data regarding an environment around the autonomous vehicle. The autonomous vehicle includes programming to utilize the data regarding the environment around the autonomous vehicle to automatically move to the electric vehicle. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376975 | SYSTEM FOR CHARGING A BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE OR A PLUGIN HYBRID VEHICLE USING A MOBILE FUEL CELL - A mobile fuel cell system includes a fuel cell generator generating a stack output signal. Multiple boost converter circuits converting the stack output signal into multiple recharge signals while in a first mode. A boost converter circuit converting the stack output signal into a local signal while in a second mode. Multiple charging handles connectable to multiple electric vehicles. A switch circuit presenting the recharge signals to the charging handles, remove the recharge signals from the charging handles and present the local signal while in the second mode. An auxiliary load may be connected to the fuel cell generator and the switch circuit. A rechargeable energy storage circuit powers the auxiliary load while in the first mode and stores energy received in the local signal while in the second mode. The auxiliary load is powered with the local signal while in the second mode. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376976 | CONTROLLING ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING CURRENTS - According to an aspect, there is provided a computer device configured to control charging currents of at least a first charging station of an electric vehicle and at least a second charging station of an electric vehicle by internet based communications, wherein the charging stations are from different manufacturers, and wherein the charging stations are wirelessly coupled to the computer device. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376977 | VEHICLE BATTERY EXCHANGE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A vehicle battery exchange system includes: a battery charger configured to store multiple batteries therein, and including a first battery locking device that is configured to be unlocked when each of the batteries is withdrawn from the battery charger and is configured to be locked when the batteries are stored in the battery charger, the battery charger charging a battery among the stored batteries when a state-of-charge of the corresponding battery is insufficient; and a server configured to: communicate with the battery charger and a vehicle and guiding the vehicle to a position of the battery charger when a charge request is received from the vehicle, control the first battery locking device to be unlocked when the vehicle is authenticated, and control the first battery locking device to be locked when exchange of batteries between the authenticated vehicle and the battery charger is completed. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376978 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLE BATTERY CELL FAILURE DETECTION AND OVERCHARGE PROTECTION - Systems and methods are disclosed for monitoring the health of a vehicle battery. An example method includes determining an initial amp-hour value for a vehicle battery of a vehicle. The method also includes measuring a net integrated amp-hour value added into the vehicle battery during a first time period. The method further includes determining that the initial amp-hour value plus the net integrated amp-hour value is greater than a threshold percentage of a rated capacity of the vehicle battery. And the method still further includes responsively providing an alert to a driver. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376979 | MANAGING AND MONITORING CAR-BATTERY AND TIRES TO ASSURE SAFE OPERATION AND PROVIDING ARRIVAL READY BATTERY AND TIRE SERVICES - The present invention discloses a system for managing rechargeable batteries to provide power to electrical vehicles. The system comprises a plurality of charging stations each if the intelligent charger includes at least an intelligent battery charger for charging the rechargeable batteries. The intelligent battery chargers further comprises a battery diagnostic detector for detecting and storing data of designated battery health management parameters. The intelligent battery chargers further comprises a transmitter for transmitting the data of the designated battery health management parameters as wireless signals to a networked server in a battery management center. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376980 | DYNAMIC ALLOCATION OF POWER MODULES FOR CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLES - Dynamic allocation of power modules for charging electric vehicles is described herein. The charging system includes multiple dispensers that each include one or more power modules that can supply power to any one of the dispensers at a time. A dispenser includes a first power bus that is switchably connected to one or more local power modules and switchably connected to one or more power modules located remotely in another dispenser. The one or more local power modules are switchably connected to a second power bus in the other dispenser. The dispenser includes a control unit that is to cause the local power modules and the remote power modules to switchably connect and disconnect from the first power bus to dynamically allocate the power modules between the dispenser and the other dispenser. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376981 | DYNAMIC ALLOCATION OF POWER MODULES FOR CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A first dispenser receives a request to initiate charging service for charging an electric vehicle. The first dispenser determines an amount of power that is available for the charging service for charging the electric vehicle including determining an availability status of multiple power modules that are located in the first dispenser and a second dispenser. The first dispenser determines whether the available amount of power is enough to meet a requested or determined amount of power draw of the electric vehicle. If the available amount of power is not enough to meet the requested or determined amount of power draw of the electric vehicle, and if there is at least one of the power modules that is available, the first dispenser requests allocation of the available power module and charging service commences. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376982 | Smart Battery Backup System - In an example, a smart battery backup system is disclosed. The system is configured to be installed on or within a vehicle and connected to a main battery of the vehicle. The system includes a housing, a lithium-ion battery disposed at least partially within the housing, and a controller disposed at least partially within the housing and including a set of momentary switches. The controller is configured to jump start the main battery using the lithium-ion battery. The controller is also configured to maintain the lithium-ion battery such that, based on a charge state of the lithium-ion battery and a charge state of the main battery, the lithium-ion battery is charged using the main battery. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376983 | POWER CONNECTOR CONDITION MONITORING - This disclosure generally relates to a rechargeable battery for electric vehicles. The rechargeable battery may include a housing that includes a first temperature sensor to sense a first temperature of a first power connection terminal of the rechargeable battery and a second temperature sensor within the housing to sense a second temperature of a second power connection terminal of the rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery may also include a battery management system located within the housing, where the battery management system causes a reduction in an amount of current through at least one of the first power connection terminal or the second power connection terminal when a temperature associated with at least one of the first power connection terminal or the second power connection terminal exceeds a threshold. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376984 | HUMAN BODY PRESSURE SWITCH, VEHICLE SEAT, VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING HUMAN BODY PRESSURE SWITCH - Provided is a human body pressure switch, a vehicle seat, a vehicle, and a method for processing a human body pressure switch. The human body pressure switch includes: a pressure switch element, an elastic pressure-contact body provided at the upper side or the lower side of the pressure switch element, in which the elastic pressure-contact body includes a spacing support structure and a force support protrusion, the force support protrusion corresponds to a sensing contact of the pressure switch element, in a state with pressure from an external force, amount of deformation of the spacing support structure is greater than amount of deformation of the force support protrusion, and in a state without pressure from the external force, the spacing support structure plays a supporting role. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376985 | SLIDE DEVICE - Provided is a slide device which includes: a lower rail; an upper rail movably attached to the lower rail; a load sensor attached to the upper rail by a first attachment member; and a bracket attached to the load sensor by a second attachment member. The bracket has an insertion hole into which the first attachment member is inserted, a deformation suppressing member is attached to a tip end portion of the first attachment member, the first attachment member has a first bolt and a first nut screwed onto the first bolt, the tip end portion of the first attachment member is positioned on a tip end side of the first bolt with respect to the first nut, and the deformation suppressing member is configured to reduce deformation of the bracket in a direction of separating from the upper rail. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376986 | TRACK ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN VEHICLE - A track assembly is provided that includes a track operably coupled with a floor pan. A rail cartridge is slidably coupled with the track. The rail cartridge includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion defines a receiving well. A connection cartridge is operably coupled with a seat base. The connection cartridge includes an interface member and defines a slot. The upper portion of the rail cartridge is received within the slot. The interface member is received within the receiving well of the rail cartridge. A latch mechanism includes a release lever and a tab. The release lever is configured to selectively lower the tab to open the receiving well of the rail cartridge. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376987 | VEHICLE SEAT FOLD MECHANISM - A vehicle seat assembly has a seat base, a seat back rotatably connected to the seat base and movable between an upright position and a folded position. An arm has a first end region connected to the seat base and a second end region defining a cam surface. A follower such as a pin is connected to the seat back and fixed relative thereto. The follower engages the cam surface when the seat back is in the folded position. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376988 | VEHICLE WITH FLAT SEAT - A vehicle with a flat seat may include a floor portion having a leg groove recessed downward from a surface of the floor portion; a seatback disposed on the floor portion and reclining by a rotation of the lower end; a seat cushion disposed on the floor portion ahead of the seatback; and a leg cushion disposed in the leg groove of the floor portion and having a rear portion rotatably coupled to the seat cushion. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376989 | LEG EXTENSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLE SEATING - A safety system includes a safety response device positioned proximal to an aircraft seat. The safety response device is operable to deploy thereby controlling the leg extension condition of legs of an occupant of the aircraft seat. A triggering system is operable to activate the safety response device when a deceleration is detected. The safety response device can be operable to maintain the legs of a seated occupant in an un-extended condition thereby protecting the legs from extending when a rapid deceleration occurs. The safety response device can be operable to transition the legs of a seated occupant from an un-extended condition to an extended condition at a predetermined rate. The safety response device can be, for example, and airbag or a kick plate. The device may automatically return to a stowed condition a predetermined time after deployment to permit egress from the seat and aircraft. | 2020-12-03 |