A vehicle storage system includes a base that is configured to be disposed on seating assemblies within a rear seating space. A first partition is coupled to the base, and the first partition extends along a first edge of the base. A second partition is spaced from the first partition. The second partition is coupled to the base and extends along a second opposing edge of the base. A cross member is coupled to a top edge of each of the first partition and the second partition. The cross member extends adjacent to a headliner.
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
B60R 5/04 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at rear of vehicle
A vehicle side door assembly includes a first beam, a second beam, and a bolster spanning from the first beam to the second beam. The bolster can be nylon. The bolster can include a grid of ribs that establish an array of pockets on an outboard side of the bolster, and a grid of ribs that establish another array of pockets on an inboard side of the bolster.
A vehicle includes a window separating a compartment of the vehicle from a region external to the vehicle. The window includes an outer surface. An imaging device is in the compartment and configured to capture an image of the region external to the vehicle through the window. Control circuitry is in communication with the imaging device and configured to receive the image from the imaging device, detect an obstruction in the image data corresponding to a substance on the window, and generate an output in response to the detection of the obstruction, wherein the imaging device is disposed within 50 millimeters (mm) from the window.
B60S 1/08 - Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive electrically driven
B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
4.
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AN EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM
Methods and systems are provided for a fuel system. In one example, a method may include adjusting operation of a fuel-operated heater (FOH) in response to a condition of a canister. The FOH is activated and configured to flow heated air to the canister to promote desorption of fuel vapors stored therein.
F02M 25/08 - Engine-pertinent apparatus for adding non-fuel substances or small quantities of secondary fuel to combustion-air, main fuel or fuel-air mixture adding fuel vapours drawn from engine fuel reservoir
B60H 1/22 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived otherwise than from the propulsion plant
F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
F02D 41/02 - Circuit arrangements for generating control signals
5.
VEHICLE TRIM ASSEMBLY WITH INTERCHANGEABLE ATTACHMENT FEATURES
A vehicle trim assembly includes a trim panel, which defines a retaining member that includes a connector and an engagement plate. The engagement plate has a width greater than a width of the connector. The engagement plate includes a locking arm. A first attachment feature is engageable with the retaining member in a first use condition. A second attachment feature is engageable with the retaining member in a second use condition. The first and second attachment features each include a base having a proximal support and a distal support, a clip coupled to the distal support and configured to engage a vehicle body, and guide features coupled to the proximal support. The guide features are configured to receive the engagement plate of the retaining member. A protrusion is coupled to the proximal support. The locking arm is configured to engage the protrusion to lock the base on the retaining member.
A vehicle includes at least one imaging device that captures an image of a plurality of roadway lanes in a region external to the vehicle. The vehicle includes control circuitry in communication with the at least one imaging device. The control circuitry is configured to receive the image from the imaging device, detect a splash event in the region external based on the image, determine a target lane of the plurality of lanes for the vehicle to move based on the splash event, and generate an output indicating the target lane.
An example system can include a computer having a processor coupled to a memory, the memory can store instructions executable by the processor to process a received Doppler radar signal to extract a feature that represents a characteristic of a moving object. Responsive to determining that the moving object excludes an authorized user based on the extracted feature, the computer can actuate a camera sensor.
Example steering wheel actuator device for a steer-by-wire steering system of a vehicle are disclosed herein. An example steering wheel actuator device includes at least one steering wheel angle measuring device to measure a steering wheel angle of a steering wheel, a motor device to generate a motor torque counteracting a driver torque applied to the steering wheel, a control device, and an electrical energy source that supplies the steering wheel actuator device with electrical energy. The actuator device has an electrical energy storage device is configured to supply at least one steering wheel angle measuring device with stored electrical energy if the steering wheel actuator device is not supplied with electrical energy by the electrical energy source. The electrical energy storage device can preferably be charged with electrical energy generated by the motor device if the applied driver torque surpasses the motor torque.
A charging system is disclosed. The charging system may include a charging cord body and a light emitting diode (LED) strip. The LED strip may include a plurality of LEDs disposed at a charging cord body exterior surface. The LED strip may be configured to emit light in a plurality of modes. The charging system may further include a processor that may be communicatively coupled to the LED strip. The processor may be configured to obtain charging information associated with at least one of a vehicle and a charging station and select a first mode from the plurality of modes based on the charging information. The processor may activate the LED strip in the first mode. The LED strip visually indicates the charging information associated with at least one of the vehicle and the charging station in the first mode.
A power distribution assembly that has a cover which selectively seals over an opening in a housing of the power distribution assembly, a locking assembly for securing the cover in a secured position, and a closure detection switch that provides notification when the cover is open. A readable media may be included on the cover to provide an indication of complete closure of the cover on the housing.
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
H02B 1/46 - BoxesParts thereof or accessories therefor
11.
TOOLS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING ELECTRODES FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
A method of manufacturing an electrode includes supplying a material stack into a chamber of a vertical press. The material stack includes a current collector sheet and active material disposed thereon. The method further includes closing the vertical press to compress the material stack forming an electrode blank; and, while stilled compressed, cutting the electrode blank to length while simultaneously cutting a current collector tab to form a finished electrode.
A system communicatively coupled with a vehicle is disclosed. The system may include a detection unit configured to measure sound in proximity to a vehicle tire, and a processor communicatively coupled with the detection unit. The processor may be configured to obtain inputs from the detection unit, and identify a slow leakage in the vehicle tire based on the inputs. The processor may be further configured to output a notification responsive to a slow leakage identification. The system may be a part of the vehicle or may be part of a user device communicatively coupled to the vehicle.
B60C 23/04 - Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure mounted on the wheel or tyre
G01M 3/24 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
13.
SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING MARSHALING STATUS VIA VEHICLE EXTERIOR LIGHTS
A method of wirelessly communicating status information of one or more vehicles with one or more infrastructures including the receipt of an onboarding process trigger based on a current status associated with a pre-onboarding process of the one or more vehicles, the determination of a current status associated with an onboarding process of the one or more vehicles based on the onboarding process trigger and an autonomous vehicle marshaling algorithm, and the output of an indication corresponding to the current status associated with the onboarding process of the one or more vehicles via exterior lights of the one or more vehicles to the one or more infrastructures or one or more human operators.
B60Q 1/50 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking
B60W 50/02 - Ensuring safety in case of control system failures, e.g. by diagnosing, circumventing or fixing failures
B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
An assembly includes a seat assembly defining a seat-forward direction. The assembly includes a middle console adjacent the seat assembly. The assembly includes a first airbag inflatable from an uninflated position to an inflated position. The first airbag is supported by the seat assembly in the uninflated position and the inflated position. The assembly includes a second airbag inflatable from an uninflated position to an inflated position. The second airbag in the uninflated position and the inflated position is forward of the seat assembly in the seat-forward direction. The assembly includes an inflator supported by the middle console, the inflator operatively connected to the first airbag and the second airbag to provide inflation medium.
B60R 21/207 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle seats
B60R 21/013 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting collisions, impending collisions or roll-over
B60R 21/205 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards
B60R 21/26 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow
B60R 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
Systems and methods for detecting and compensating miswiring of oxygen sensors of a cylinder bank of an engine are disclosed. In one example, fuel control parameters are monitored to determine whether or not the fuel control parameters diverge to fuel control thresholds. If so, a controller may switch which cylinder's equivalence ratios are adjusted in response to output of a particular oxygen sensor.
Systems and methods for heating a vehicle via a fuel operated heater are presented. In one example, the fuel operated heater heats a catalyst in an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine to reduce engine emissions. In another example, the fuel operated heater heats a particulate filter to purge soot from the particulate filter.
F01N 3/023 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters using means for regenerating the filters, e.g. by burning trapped particles
B60H 1/22 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived otherwise than from the propulsion plant
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F01N 9/00 - Electrical control of exhaust gas treating apparatus
31.
Systems and methods for enabling energy transfer from a vehicle to building
A system to enable energy transfer from a vehicle to a building is disclosed. The system may include a memory, a transceiver and a processor. The memory may be configured to store a load profile associated with a building component. The transceiver may be configured to receive temperature information and vehicle information associated with the vehicle. The processor may obtain the temperature information, the load profile and the vehicle information. The processor may further determine an estimated amount of energy required to operate the building component based on the temperature information and the load profile. Furthermore, the processor may estimate a vehicle range based on the estimated amount of energy and the vehicle information and output the vehicle range on a user interface.
A fuel cell vehicle and associated fluid line arrangement include a main branch, which passes through a fuel cell unit, and a secondary branch that branches off the main branch and includes a flow limiter having a tube element, the internal cross section of which decreases downstream with respect to a flow direction, and a piston element moveable at least partially downstream along a movement path in the tube element counter to a restoring force between an open position and a restricting position. The flow limiter provides a fluid-carrying cross section of passage that is smaller than in the open position formed between the piston element and the tube element to limit mass flow through the secondary branch between a maximum and minimum mass flow.
An accessory attachment system includes a base plate having a plurality of mounting apertures and an accessory having a primary surface with an attachment interface and a secondary surface providing a support structure to hold one or more items. The attachment interface comprises one or more tabs that are bent outwardly of the primary surface and received within selected mounting apertures of the plurality of mounting apertures.
A vehicle includes a vehicle-battery enclosure including an upper plate and a lower plate spaced downwardly from the upper plate. The vehicle includes a vehicle battery between the upper plate and the lower plate. The vehicle includes vibration isolators, including a first vibration isolator and a second vibration isolator, between the vehicle-battery enclosure and the vehicle battery. The first vibration isolator is between vehicle battery and the upper plate. The second vibration isolator is between the vehicle battery and the lower plate. Each of the vibration isolators includes a coil spring and a molded portion encasing the coil spring. The molded portion is elastomeric polymer.
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
35.
TIME-BASED ARTIFICIAL ROAD FRICTION LEARNING METHOD AND SYSTEM
Methods and a system for estimating a coefficient of friction of a surface being traveled upon by a vehicle is disclosed. The methods and systems may be active when wheel slip is not present and while wheel slip is present. The coefficient of friction for the surface being traveled upon may be estimated as a function of time since a most recent wheel slip event.
A solid electrolyte separator sheet for a solid-state lithium-ion battery is provided. The solid electrolyte separator sheet may comprise a membrane including solid electrolyte particles, an ion conducting polymer electrolyte binder, and a filament-type binder comprising chopped nanofibers. The ion conducting polymer electrolyte may include in situ formed, polyethylene-oxide-like polymer electrolyte.
A delivery vehicle is disclosed. The delivery vehicle may include a vehicle elevator unit configured to move a bin to a bin pickup zone in a vehicle interior portion. The delivery vehicle may further include a vehicle drone unit disposed on a top portion of the vehicle elevator unit. The vehicle drone unit may be removably coupled to the vehicle elevator unit. The vehicle drone unit may include a landing platform for a drone. The landing platform may include an opening to enable the drone to engage with the bin for a bin last-mile delivery. The opening may be in proximity to the bin pickup zone.
A method may secure a tailgate panel to a panel-carrying frame. A method may after securing the tailgate panel to the panel-carrying frame, secure a component-carrying frame to the panel-carrying frame. A method may after securing the component-carrying frame to the panel-carrying frame, secure one or more tailgate components to the component-carrying frame.
A seat system includes a seat having a seatback and a seat bottom extending in a seat-forward direction from the seatback. A seatbelt retractor is mounted to the seatback and an anchor is carried by the seat bottom and movable seat-rearward and seat-forward between a retracted position and an extended position. A seatbelt webbing extends from the seatbelt retractor and is attached to the anchor. An actuator is operatively coupled to the anchor to move the anchor between the retracted position and the extended position. A lock is operable to selectively retain the anchor in the retracted position.
A vehicle including a transceiver, a control unit and a processor is disclosed. The transceiver may be configured to receive inventory information from a server. The inventory information may include a plurality of delivery addresses associated with a plurality of packages disposed in the vehicle. The control unit may be configured to determine vehicle information. The processor may be configured to determine that a predefined condition may be met based on the inventory information and the vehicle information. The processor may further generate a geofence for each delivery address based on the vehicle information, responsive to determining that the predefined condition may be met. Furthermore, the processor may determine that the vehicle may have entered the geofence based on the vehicle information. The processor may perform a predefined action responsive to determining that the vehicle may have entered the geofence.
A system including a conveyor lane, a transceiver and a processor is disclosed. The conveyor lane may be configured to move a bin from a first location to a second location. The second location may be in proximity to a motorized tile disposed in a vehicle interior portion. The motorized tile may be configured to receive the bin from the conveyor lane and move the bin to a predefined position in the vehicle interior portion. The transceiver may be configured to receive a wheel speed associated with the motorized tile. The processor may be configured to obtain a trigger signal, and obtain the wheel speed from the transceiver responsive to obtaining the trigger signal. The processor may be further configured to activate the conveyor lane to cause bin movement from the first location to the second location at a predefined speed responsive to obtaining the wheel speed.
A container configured to be removably attached into a delivery vehicle is disclosed. The container may include a base, a first sidewall, a second sidewall and a third sidewall. Each of the first sidewall, the second sidewall and third sidewall may be disposed perpendicular to the base. The container may further include a slot disposed on the first sidewall, the second sidewall and the third sidewall. The container may additionally include a first power and data interface disposed on the third sidewall, and a frame configured to be removably inserted into the container via the slot. The frame may include a second power and data interface configured to couple with the first power and data interface, and a plurality of grids configured to secure a plurality of motorized tiles.
An traction battery pack assembly includes a first plate and a second plate secured adjacent to the first plate to provide at least one coolant passage that extends through an interior area of a battery pack enclosure. The at least one coolant passage is between the first plate and the second plate. A connector is fluidly coupled to the at least one coolant passage. The connector is removably connectable with a conduit at a position outside the battery pack enclosure.
H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
44.
BATTERY ARRAY THERMAL BARRIER WITH DEFLECTOR HOODS
A battery pack assembly includes a cell stack having a plurality of battery cells, a thermal barrier adjacent the cell stack, and deflector hoods included within the thermal barrier. Each deflector hood configured to move from a closed position to an open position in response to a flow of vent byproducts against the deflector hood.
Electric vehicle supply equipment may include a pair of parallel contactors that electrically connect a vehicle with a power source. It also includes a controller that closes one of the pair before the other of the pair based on a cumulative exposure to in-rush current of each of the pair.
An attachment structure comprises a base support with a plurality of mounting feet and a lock separate from the base support. The base support is configurable to hold one or more items on a base plate. The plurality of mounting feet are configured to be received within one mounting aperture of the base plate.
Systems and methods for operating an internal combustion engine that is coupled to a power split transmission are described. In one example, the internal combustion engine is cranked via a generator and torque output of the generator is adjusted to reduce noise that may be generated by completing a gear lash crossing.
B60W 20/40 - Controlling the engagement or disengagement of prime movers, e.g. for transition between prime movers
B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
B60W 10/115 - Stepped gearings with planetary gears
48.
THERMAL BARRIER ASSEMBLY FOR TRACTION BATTERY PACK
A traction battery pack assembly includes an enclosure assembly that provides an interior area. A cell stack is disposed within the interior area The cell stack has a plurality of battery cells disposed along a cell stack axis. Terminal tabs of the battery cells project outward from the cell stack axis. A thermal barrier is within the interior area. The thermal barrier has a fingers spaced from each other to provide at least one slot that receives a portion of at least one of the terminal tabs.
A battery pack comprises a first battery module, a second battery module and at least one connecting piece. The first battery module has a first side plate and a first side beam portion arranged on the first side plate. The second battery module is adjacent to the first battery module in a first direction. The second battery module has a second side plate and a second side beam portion arranged on the second side plate. The first side beam portion and the second side beam portion are at least partially longitudinally overlapped in an installation position. The at least one connecting piece passes through the first side beam portion and the second side beam portion to form a first side beam.
H01M 50/517 - Methods for interconnecting adjacent batteries or cells by fixing means, e.g. screws, rivets or bolts
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
H01M 50/258 - Modular batteriesCasings provided with means for assembling
H01M 50/291 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by their shape
55.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A VISUAL AID FOR STEERING ANGLE OFFSET IN A STEER-BY-WIRE SYSTEM
A vehicle control system for a vehicle with steer-by-wire steering may include a road wheel actuator operably coupled to a road wheel of the vehicle to position the road wheel based to a road wheel angle based on a target angle, a feedback actuator operably coupled to a steering wheel of the vehicle to generate the target angle based on a steering wheel angle and to generate feedback to an operator of the vehicle, a sensor network comprising sensors to detect the steering wheel angle and the road wheel angle, a display disposed in the vehicle to be visible to the operator of the vehicle during vehicle operation, and a controller for determining when a misalignment exists between the road wheel angle and the steering wheel angle and providing a visual indication of the misalignment on the display.
A system for a vehicle includes an air conditioning system that conveys conditioned air into a cabin of the vehicle. A motorized directional air flow control feature controls a direction of conditioned air flowing into the cabin of the vehicle from the air conditioning system. A touchscreen includes an operation zone and a deactivation zone. The touchscreen is configured to display an air flow graphic having a directional quality and an air flow control icon associated with the air flow graphic. The touchscreen is configured to receive a user input via a touch event on the touchscreen originating at a first position within the operation zone that corresponds with the position of the air flow control icon displayed on the touchscreen and terminates at a second position on the touchscreen that is in a spaced-relationship with the first position.
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
A subframe attachment system includes mounting brackets configured to be attached to a respective longitudinal rail of a vehicle frame. Each mounting bracket includes a mounting structure configured to be accessible from the cargo bed, an inner member, and outer member. The inner member is located at an inboard side of the respective longitudinal rail and includes a first upper end positioned above a top side of the respective longitudinal rail and a first lower end positioned below a bottom side of the respective longitudinal rail. The outer member is located at an outboard side of the respective longitudinal rail and includes a second upper end positioned above the top side of the respective longitudinal rail and secured to the first upper end of the inner member, and a second lower end position below the bottom side of the respective longitudinal rail and secured to the first lower end.
B62D 21/09 - Means for mounting load bearing surfaces
B62D 21/17 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted forming fluid or electrical conduit means or having other means to accommodate the transmission of a force or signal
B62D 27/06 - Connections between superstructure sub-units readily releasable
58.
THERMAL BARRIER BLANKET SYSTEMS FOR USE WITHIN TRACTION BATTERY PACKS
Thermal barrier blanket systems are provided for use within traction battery packs. Exemplary thermal barrier blanket systems may include a plurality of thermal barrier panels that are arranged in an overlapping configuration. The thermal barrier panels may be arranged such that, during a battery thermal event, battery vent gases and/or other effluents are forced over top of downstream thermal barrier panels, thereby slowing array-to-array propagation times and preserving the structural integrity of surrounding enclosure structures.
A vehicle single charging port with an adapter to enable charging of an electric vehicle by way of different alternating current (AC) chargers is disclosed. The adapter may be configured to transfer electric power between a single Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J3068 receiving port and a SAE J1772 coupler according to an included method.
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters
60.
THERMAL BARRIER ASSEMBLY FOR TRACTION BATTERY PACK
A traction battery pack assembly includes an enclosure assembly that provides an interior area, and a cell stack within the interior area. The cell stack has a plurality of battery cells disposed along a cell stack axis. Each battery cell includes at least one terminal tab that projects outward from the cell stack axis. A plurality of insulative pieces are bound together to provide a thermal barrier within the interior area.
An automotive on-board charger topology includes an inverter, an electric machine, and a rectifier that together perform functions such as power factor correction usually performed by a collection of multiple components. This topology also includes a set of contactors that isolate a battery from other components of the charger based on the contactors' configuration.
An electric machine rotor includes a core, magnets, and a resin. The core defines pockets. The core defines notches extending from outer ends of each pocket. The core defines cavities each extending between inner ends of and connecting two of the pockets. The magnets are disposed within each of the pockets. The resin is disposed within each pocket and each cavity. The resin encases each magnet and secures each magnet to at least one of the plates. The gaskets are each disposed along an outer end of each pocket. The gaskets are configured to retain the resin within the pockets and the cavities. The gaskets are also configured to isolate the resin from the notches.
A positive electrode active material may include a compound represented by formula 1 or formula 2: Li1.10Mn0.52Ni(0.38-x)A(x-a)MaO2 (1), Li1.12Mn0.51Ni(0.37-x)A(x-a)MaO2 (2). A is Co, Cr, or a combination thereof, M is W+6, Ta+5, V+5, or a combination thereof, 0
H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
Methods and systems are provided for communicating operating conditions and operational limitations of an electric coupler that is external of a vehicle to the vehicle. In one example, functionality of a proximity detection circuit is enhanced to double as a serial communications link between a vehicle and an electric coupler.
Methods and systems for grounding a rotor of an electric machine. The electric machine system includes a rotor shaft, a grounding cover coupled to an end of the rotor shaft, and a cam aligned with a rotational axis of the rotor shaft and electrically coupled to the grounding cover. The electric machine system further includes an end plate of a housing and a spring extending between the cam and an interior surface of the housing, where the grounding cover, the cam, and the spring are electrically conductive.
An electric vehicle includes a pair of opposed longitudinal outer rails, a plurality of cross beams, a pair of opposed longitudinal inner rails, a housing and a plurality of bushings. The cross beams extend in a transverse direction of the electric vehicle and include first and second cross beams secured to the pair of opposed longitudinal outer rails. The pair of opposed longitudinal inner rails are located inboard of the pair of opposed longitudinal outer rails and between the first and second cross beams. The pair of opposed longitudinal inner rails are secured to the first and second cross beams to form a box. The housing is connected to the box and is configured to be connected to the motor. The bushings are at least partially supported by the housing.
B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
B62D 21/11 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted with resilient means for suspension
B62D 27/02 - Connections between superstructure sub-units rigid
An e-machine that provides propulsion and regenerative braking includes a rotor and a stator that includes pin conductors encircling the stator. Current is conducted around the stator for a plurality of phases of alternating current. Phase terminals and neutral terminals are connected by terminal connectors to a plurality of wires that connect to the neutral terminal or connect the phase terminals to a source of alternating current. The terminal contacts include means for dampening vibration disposed adjacent terminals. The means for dampening vibration may include a spiral segment of the wire that encircles the terminal or the spiral segment may be disposed adjacent the terminal. A flexible joint assembly may be a clamp including a terminal contact that is movable on ball bearings between an upper jaw and a lower jaw. Another flexible joint assembly may include a receptacle that receives a plug supported on ball bearings.
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
H02K 5/173 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields using bearings with rolling contact, e.g. ball bearings
H02K 5/24 - CasingsEnclosuresSupports specially adapted for suppression or reduction of noise or vibrations
68.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY DETECTING A DRAGGING BRAKE
A monitoring system for a brake assembly of a vehicle may include a temperature sensor disposed proximate to the brake assembly to measure an actual temperature of the brake assembly, a controller operably coupled to the temperature sensor and comprising a thermal model, the controller being configured to determine a predicted temperature of the brake assembly using the thermal model, and a user interface operably coupled to the controller to provide a notification to an operator of the vehicle. The controller may compare the actual temperature to the predicted temperature and may automatically generate the notification responsive to the actual temperature exceeding the predicted temperature by a threshold amount.
A vehicle control system may include a mode selector for enabling selection of an operating mode of the vehicle among a plurality of selectable operating modes, where at least one of the selectable operating modes includes an off-road driving assistance mode that controls propulsive torque and braking torque application when the off-road driving assistance mode is active. The system may further include a torque control module to generate both a propulsive torque request and a braking torque request based on a target speed set in association with the off-road driving assistance mode, a sensor network operably coupled to components of the vehicle to obtain tractive information associated with an operating context of the vehicle, and a controller operably coupled to the sensor network to receive the tractive information and modify operation of the torque control module responsive to the tractive information indicating a trigger event.
B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
B60W 10/184 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems with wheel brakes
B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
B60W 50/12 - Limiting control by the driver depending on vehicle state, e.g. interlocking means for the control input for preventing unsafe operation
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
A vehicle control system for a vehicle may include a brake assembly for applying negative torque to one or more wheels of the vehicle, a grill shutter assembly that directs airflow over the brake assembly when opened, and prevents airflow toward the brake assembly when closed, and a controller that calculates a target brake temperature, the controller being operably coupled to the grill shutter assembly to control positioning of the grill shutter assembly based on a comparison between a current brake temperature to the target brake temperature.
A system includes a coolant system and a refrigerant system. The coolant system is in fluid communication with power electronics, a battery pack, and a cabin. The refrigerant system only interfaces with coolant from the coolant system, and wherein all cabin heat exchange and all refrigerant heat exchange is through coolant.
An electric vehicle includes a pair of opposed brackets, an attachment structure, a plate, and bushings. The pair of opposed brackets are configured to be secured to a motor of the electric vehicle. The attachment structure includes a cross bar and a pair of lower legs. The cross bar extends in a transverse direction of the electric vehicle. The pair of lower legs extend in a longitudinal direction from the cross bar and are secured to the pair of opposed brackets. The plate is secured to the cross bar and the pair of lower legs. The bushings are secured to the pair of opposed brackets and are configured to be mounted to a frame of the electric vehicle. The bushings allow the motor, the pair of opposed brackets, and the attachment structure to move upward in response to a certain applied load exceeding a predetermined threshold to the plate.
A system for a vehicle includes an air conditioning system, a motorized directional air flow control feature, a display, and a controller configured to initiate a variable air flow routine. Initiation of the variable air flow routine prompts execution of a predetermined actuation sequence of the motorized directional air flow control feature such that the direction of air flowing from the air conditioning system into a cabin of the vehicle is varied sequentially by the motorized directional air flow control feature. Initiation of the variable air flow routine further prompts the display to display an air flow graphic having a directional quality that corresponds with the orientation of the motorized directional air flow control feature such that the directional quality of the air flow graphic varies sequentially with the direction of the air flowing from the air conditioning system.
Busbars are provided for electrically connecting battery cells within a traction battery pack. An exemplary busbar may include features for locating and positioning tab terminals of neighboring battery cells. For example, the busbar may include openings and ribs that separate adjacent openings. A first tab terminal of a first battery cell may be positioned for connection at a first side of the rib, and a second tab terminal of a second battery cell may be positioned for connection at a second side of the rib. The first and second tab terminals may each be secured (e.g., welded) to the rib.
H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
H01M 50/211 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for pouch cells
H01M 50/507 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising an arrangement of two or more busbars within a container structure, e.g. busbar modules
H01M 50/516 - Methods for interconnecting adjacent batteries or cells by welding, soldering or brazing
75.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT MEDIA ACCESS CONTROL ADDRESS MAPPING
Systems and methods for automating delivery of electric charge to a vehicle are described. In one example, a media access control address is mapped, related, or associated with an EVSEID at each location so that a cloud server may request activation of the electric vehicle supply equipment.
Vehicle trailer hitch systems may include integrated features for increasing the functionality of the vehicle. A bottle opener feature may be integrated as part of a hitch plate of the trailer hitch system. The integrated bottle opener feature is therefore conveniently packaged on the vehicle for use during outdoor social gatherings when the vehicle is stationary.
A positive electrode active material may include a compound represented by formula 1 or formula 2: Li(1.333−0.667x−y)Mn(0.667−0.333x)NixA(y−a)MaO2 (1), Li(1.333−0.667x−z−a)Mn(0.667−0.333x−0.5y)Ni(x−0.5y+z)A(y+a−b)MbO2 (2). A is Co, Cr, or a combination thereof, M is W+6, Ta+5, V+5, or a combination thereof, 0
H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
A battery cell assembly, a battery pack, and a vehicle with the battery pack are provided herein. The battery cell assembly includes a battery cell and a pair of side plates located on opposite sides of the battery cell. At least one of the side plates is provided with a connecting structure configured to connect an adjacent battery cell assembly. The battery cell assembly further includes a cooling component integrated at least partially into the side plate for cooling the battery cell. Integrating a portion of the cooling component and the connecting structure into the side plate eliminates the need for additional cooling plates, which not only increases efficiency and facilitates the assembly of multiple battery cell assemblies, but also increases space utilization, thereby increasing energy density of the battery.
H01M 10/658 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by thermal insulation or shielding
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
H01M 50/264 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks for cells or batteries, e.g. straps, tie rods or peripheral frames
An access control barrier is provided. A sensor of the barrier detects at least one of the receiving of a movable barrier element of the barrier at a receiver portion of the barrier and the removal of the movable barrier element from the receiver portion. A transmitter of the barrier transmits an indication of a change of barrier status to a server responsive to the sensor detecting at least one of the receiving of the movable barrier element at the receiver portion and the removal of the movable barrier element from the receiver portion.
A negative electrode for a lithium-ion battery includes a negative electrode current collector, a negative electrode active layer disposed over the negative electrode current collector, and a ceramic particle-containing layer disposed over the negative electrode active layer. The negative electrode active layer is composed of negative electrode active material. Advantageously, the ceramic particle-containing layer is composed of ceramic particles and a binder where the binder is composed of the residues of cross-linkable monomers.
A vehicle control system may include a mode selector including at least a turn assist mode selectable by an operator of the vehicle to activate a turn assist feature, a controller to employ the turn assist feature by directing application of braking torque to an inside rear wheel of the vehicle during a turn when a trigger condition for implementing the turn assist feature may be detected, and a mu detection module to estimate mu conditions of a surface on which the vehicle may be operating. The controller may further automatically generate a blocking signal to block operation of the turn assist feature responsive to the mu detection module estimating a minimum mu value of the surface that may be less than a threshold mu value.
B60T 8/24 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to vehicle inclination or change of direction, e.g. negotiating bends
A navigation system is disclosed. The system may include a transceiver and a processor. The transceiver may be configured to receive navigation information from a navigation server and sensor inputs from a sensor of a vehicle. The processor may be configured to obtain the navigation information and the sensor inputs from the transceiver, and determine that a predetermined condition, of a plurality of predetermined conditions, may be met based on the sensor inputs. The processor may be further configured to determine a navigation notification based on the predetermined condition and the navigation information. Furthermore, the processor may be configured to output the determined navigation notification.
A stator for an electric motor of a vehicle utilizes a molded terminal connector. The molded terminal connector also serves as a baffle to distribute cooling fluid around end windings of the stator. The molded terminal connector includes a non-conductive cylindrical portion and frame into which the electrically conductive terminals are molded. The terminals include a winding link that is electrically connected to the end windings and a power link that is electrically connected to the inverter.
H02K 3/50 - Fastening of winding heads, equalising connectors, or connections thereto
B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
H02K 3/24 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors with channels or ducts for cooling medium between the conductors
H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil
Gateway software is initialized responsive to receipt of a data frame to a first vehicle bus of a plurality of vehicle buses, the data frame configured to be routed to a second vehicle bus of the plurality of vehicle buses. During completion of the initialization of the gateway software, a WUP generator is used to send a WUP along the second vehicle bus. Responsive to the completion of the initialization of the gateway software, the gateway software is used to route the data frame over the second vehicle bus.
A method for welding components of a vehicle includes iteratively determining spot welds, generating a plurality of clusters of the spot welds, determining one or more centroid distances between the plurality of clusters, generating a spot weld model based on the one or more centroid distances, and welding the components of the vehicle based on the spot weld model.
B23K 31/12 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups relating to investigating the properties, e.g. the weldability, of materials
87.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWER MANAGEMENT OF A VEHICLE
The present disclosure relates to a system and method for power management of a vehicle. The system comprises an interface and a power management unit. The interface transmits one or more signals. The power management unit is communicatively coupled to the interface to receive the one or more signals. The power management unit processes one or more signals to control a run-lock mode. The run-lock mode includes selective power management of one or more components of the vehicle to maximize range and power take-off duration.
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
88.
MECHANICAL GRASPING END EFFECTOR WITH LINEAR ENGAGEMENT AND DISENGAGEMENT MOVEMENT
A mechanical device for grasping an object that includes a receiver, an actuator, a rotatable sleeve, a pilot, and a grasping device. The receiver includes a distal end shaft having an internal bore. The internal bore defines a recessed track. The actuator is slidably engaged with the receiver. The rotatable sleeve is disposed within the internal bore of the receiver and is coupled to the actuator. The rotatable sleeve includes at least one protrusion. The protrusion is disposed within the recessed track of the receiver. The pilot is secured to a distal end portion of the receiver. The grasping device is mounted to the pilot.
G21C 19/105 - Lifting devices or pulling devices adapted for co-operation with fuel elements or with control elements with grasping or spreading coupling elements
B66C 1/54 - Internally-expanding grippers for handling hollow articles
G21C 3/14 - Means forming part of the element for inserting it into, or removing it from, the coreMeans for coupling adjacent elements
Systems and methods performed on a vehicle include: determining selected Internet of Things (IoT) devices from a plurality of IoT devices separate from the vehicle, wherein the selected IoT devices are selected based on being capable of performing a task including compute and/or storage for a vehicle subsystem; decomposing the task into a plurality of workloads to offboard for processing on respective selected IoT devices; and sending the workloads to the respective selected IoT devices.
A vehicle comprises a steering wheel assembly having a steering wheel, a console having a housing with a wall configured with a tray storage region, and a tray configured to be stored in the tray storage region in the console in the stowed position, where the tray is configured to be operatively coupled to the steering wheel in a deployed position.
A method includes operating an automatic tool at a first setting to drive a flow drill screw (FDS) into a substrate. The first setting is configured to rotate the FDS at a first rotational speed and apply a first axial feed force. The first setting is configured to cause flow of the substrate to permit the FDS to penetrate the substrate. The method includes detecting a predetermined first trigger condition including at least one of a depth gradient and a depth and switching the tool from the first setting to a second setting in response to a predetermined second trigger condition including at least one of a predetermined axial feed distance after detecting the first trigger condition and a predetermined time delay after detecting the first trigger condition. The second setting is configured to rotate the FDS at a lower rotational speed and apply a lower axial feed force.
A battery assembly for an electrified vehicle may include a battery array having a first battery cell, a second battery cell, and a thermal barrier between the first and second battery cells. A dimension of the thermal barrier is greater than a corresponding dimension of the first and second battery cells.
H01M 10/651 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by parameters specified by a numeric value or mathematical formula, e.g. ratios, sizes or concentrations
The invention relates to a method for monitoring a driving maneuver of a motor vehicle from a motor vehicle start position to a motor vehicle end position, comprising the steps of: a) providing the motor vehicle; b) providing a drone comprising a camera and a laser and/or the projector; c) raising the drone; f) projecting a marker onto the motor vehicle and/or onto the surroundings of the motor vehicle during the driving maneuver by means of the laser and/or the projector; g) recording a video sequence of the motor vehicle and the marker from above by means of the camera during the driving maneuver, wherein the video sequence optionally shows a nearby object. The invention also relates to a test device, a computer program and a computer-readable medium.
A controller, responsive to a request to DC fast charge a traction battery at a charge station that offers a plurality of DC fast charge rates each with a cost per unit time that increases as the rate increases, generates output, only for each of the rates that correspond to an aging parameter for the traction battery that is less than a threshold value, indicating a cost to charge the traction battery at the rate.
B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
95.
INTERACTION BETWEEN HOST VEHICLE AND TARGET VEHICLE
A computer includes a processor and a memory, and the memory stores instructions executable by the processor to determine a host kinematic state of a host vehicle, determine a target kinematic state of a target vehicle, determine a quantity characterizing an intersection of a host path of the host vehicle and a target path of the target vehicle, and actuate a component of the host vehicle based on the quantity. The host path is based on the host kinematic state, and the target path is based on the target kinematic state. At least one of the host path or the target path is curved.
A tailgate assembly includes a frame subassembly for a tailgate. The frame subassembly has a first brace placed adjacent to a second brace to provide a connection beam with a hollow structural section. The assembly further includes a torsion rod and a torsion rod anchor. The torsion rod is at least partially disposed within the hollow structural section. The torsion rod anchor has a rod-receiving opening that receives an end portion of the torsion rod to anchor the end portion of the torsion rod.
An traction battery pack assemblies includes enclosure assembly providing an interior area. At least one cell stack having a plurality of battery cell groups disposed along a cell stack axis is within the interior area. The at least one cell stack includes a plurality of dividers disposed along the cell stack axis. Each of the divider assemblies is disposed axially between a first and a second battery cell group within the plurality of battery cell groups. A seal is associated with each of the dividers within the plurality of the dividers. The seal seals an interface between the respective divider and the enclosure assembly. The seal can be a bulb seal.
H01M 50/30 - Arrangements for facilitating escape of gases
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
F16J 15/06 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with solid packing compressed between sealing surfaces
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/271 - Lids or covers for the racks or secondary casings
H01M 50/291 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by their shape
98.
TRACTION BATTERY PACK THERMAL BARRIER AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING TRACTION BATTERY PACK THERMAL BARRIER
A traction battery pack thermal barrier assembly includes a first outer shell; a second outer shell adjacent the first outer shell to define an insulation cavity; and an insulative material sandwiched between the first outer shell and the second outer shell within the insulation cavity. Baffles extend into the insulation cavity and restrict movement of the insulative material within the insulation cavity.
H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
H01M 50/289 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs
A vehicle assembly includes a striker of a tailgate assembly, and a door subassembly of the tailgate assembly. The door subassembly has a latch configured to engage the striker to hold the door subassembly in a door closed position. The door subassembly has a notched area that receives the striker when the door subassembly is pivoted from a door open position to a door closed position. A material shield extends into the notched area when the door subassembly is in the door closed position.
A system for an electrified vehicle, such as a battery electric vehicle (BEV), includes an inverter connected between a battery and a motor having windings. A center-tap of the battery and a neutral-point of the windings are connected whereby the battery, the inverter, and the motor are connected in a closed circuit. The system further includes a controller configured to control the inverter to cause a circulating current from the battery through the closed circuit to thereby achieve a target temperature of the battery.
B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
B60L 58/27 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by heating
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/637 - Control systems characterised by the use of reversible temperature-sensitive devices, e.g. NTC, PTC or bimetal devicesControl systems characterised by control of the internal current flowing through the cells, e.g. by switching
H01M 10/657 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by electric or electromagnetic means
H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
