A traction battery includes a battery array and a flexible printed circuit (FPC). The FPC including a hurdle-shaped flexible substrate that is planar and has opposing first and second planar surfaces and opposing first and second edges extending between the planar surfaces, the substrate having a straight middle portion, a first end portion that is joined to the middle portion by a first elbow portion, and a second end portion that is joined to the middle portion by a second elbow portion. The elbow portions are folded relative to the middle portion at first and second folds, respectively, such that the first planar surfaces of the first and second elbows face each other. A circuit is supported by the substrate and electrically connected between circuit boards supported on opposite sides of the battery array.
H01M 50/284 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders with incorporated circuit boards, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB]
H05K 1/11 - Printed elements for providing electric connections to or between printed circuits
H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
2.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE REAR CLOSURE
A vehicle including a rear closure, a detection unit and a notification unit is disclosed. The rear closure may move between a closed state and an open state. The detection unit may detect vehicle access device position in proximity to the vehicle. The notification unit may output visual and/or audible notifications. The vehicle may further include a processor that may determine that the vehicle access device has entered a predefined zone in proximity to a vehicle rear portion based on inputs from the detection unit. The processor may activate the notification unit to output notifications for a predefined time duration responsive to determining that the vehicle access device has entered the predefined zone. The processor may further determine a time duration the vehicle access device stays in the predefined zone. The processor may cause the rear closure to open when the time duration is greater than the predefined time duration.
B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
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
B60Q 5/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of acoustic signal devices
E05F 15/76 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects responsive to devices carried by persons or objects, e.g. magnets or reflectors
Lift assist systems are provided for use with motor vehicle assemblies. An exemplary lift assist system may include features for reducing the rate at which a tailgate pivots open and reducing the amount of force required to pivot the tailgate closed.
Path-based approach to passive vehicle entry is provided. A vehicle receives messages over a first protocol from a mobile device, each of the messages indicating a heading of the mobile device and a current location of the mobile device. The vehicle and the mobile device pair responsive to the current location of the mobile device being within a first threshold distance to the vehicle. Responsive to the heading indicating that the mobile device is headed towards the vehicle and the current location of the mobile device being within a second threshold distance from the vehicle, the second threshold distance being closer to the vehicle than the first threshold distance, the vehicle activates one or more second transceivers to perform time of flight distance measurement between the vehicle and the mobile device to obtain more precise positional accuracy, and otherwise maintains the one or more second transceivers in a deactivated mode.
B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
A system can include a computer coupled to a memory storing instructions to determine an upcoming interval for operating a sensor at a planned destination and to determine an upcoming duration for travel to the planned destination. In response to determining that a battery coupled to the sensor includes a state-of-charge (SOC) that is insufficient to operate the sensor for the upcoming interval, programming of the computer can schedule a charge interval during vehicle travel to the planned destination and actuate the battery charging according to the scheduled charge interval during the vehicle travel.
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
6.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO MONITOR ANIMALS IN A GARAGE
A vehicle configured to monitor animals in a garage and perform remedial actions is disclosed. The vehicle may include a sensor configured to detect a presence of an animal in a garage interior portion and a garage exterior portion. The vehicle may further include a processor configured to obtain inputs from the sensor. Based on the inputs obtained from the sensor, the processor may determine that the animal may be approaching the garage interior portion or may be present in the garage interior portion. The processor may be further configured to perform a first action when the animal may be approaching the garage interior portion and a second action when the animal may be present in the garage interior portion.
A01M 29/10 - Scaring or repelling devices, e.g. bird-scaring apparatus using visual means, e.g. scarecrows, moving elements, specific shapes, patterns or the like using light sources, e.g. lasers or flashing lights
A01M 29/16 - Scaring or repelling devices, e.g. bird-scaring apparatus using sound waves
B60Q 1/02 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments
B60Q 5/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of acoustic signal devices
E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
7.
METHODS AND APPARATUS TO CONTROL STOWABLE STEERING WHEELS
Methods and apparatus to control stowable steering wheels are disclosed herein. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes a steering column assembly including a sensor, a first portion, and a second portion moveable relative to the first portion, machine readable instructions, and programmable circuitry to at least one of instantiate or execute the machine readable instructions to move the first portion relative to the second portion, determine based on an output of the sensor that the first portion has encountered an obstruction, and after determining the first portion has encountered the obstruction, stop a movement the first portion.
B62D 1/183 - Steering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable adjustable between in-use and out-of-use positions, e.g. to improve access
B62D 1/181 - Steering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable with power actuated adjustment, e.g. with position memory
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
A system includes one or more upfitter switches and a plurality of controllable vehicle features, wherein at least two of the features are controllable by a first of the upfitter switches, based on a dynamic configuration of the first upfitter switch. The system also includes a processor that can determine that a trigger state for reconfiguring the first upfitter switch has occurred and re-assign the first upfitter switch from controlling a first of the at least two features to controlling a second of the at least two features, responsive to the trigger state.
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
A seat assembly includes a seatback having a top end. The seat assembly includes an arm supported by the seatback, and movable from a stowed position to a deployed position. The seat assembly includes a first webbing guide supported by the seatback at the top end. The seat assembly includes a second webbing guide fixed to and movable with the arm, the second webbing guide at the top end of the seatback with the arm at the stowed position, and the second webbing guide spaced from the seatback in a seat-forward direction with the arm at the deployed position. The seat assembly includes a retractor supported by the seatback at the top end. The seat assembly includes a webbing extending from the retractor through the first webbing guide and the second webbing guide.
A computer includes a processor and a memory, and the memory stores instructions executable by the processor to determine a value over time derived from a region of sensor data from an optical sensor of a host vehicle; determine that the value over time matches a stored temporal pattern; upon determining that the value over time matches the stored temporal pattern, classify an object at the region as a surface reflecting a signal from an illuminator of an origin vehicle; and actuate a component of the host vehicle based on a classification of the object at the region.
G01S 7/48 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
B60Q 1/04 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights
B60Q 1/30 - 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 rear of vehicle, e.g. by means of reflecting surfaces
B60Q 1/34 - 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 change of drive direction
B60T 7/12 - Brake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger
A computer includes a processor and a memory, and the memory stores instructions executable by the processor to determine an availability metric, determine a maneuver metric, determine a threat number based on a comparison of the availability metric and the maneuver metric, and in response to the threat number exceeding a threshold, actuate a vehicle system to operate one of the first vehicle or the second vehicle. The availability metric is a kinematic quantity available to a first vehicle to perform an operation to maneuver the first vehicle away from a projected path of a second vehicle. The maneuver metric is a kinematic quantity estimated to be used by the first vehicle to perform the operation to maneuver the first vehicle away from the projected path of the second vehicle. The maneuver metric is measured in the same units as the availability metric.
A nanocoolant fluid includes water, a coolant, a surfactant, and hybrid nanoparticles. The hybrid nanoparticles include a first type of nanoparticles and a second type of nanoparticles. The first type of nanoparticles is thermally conductive and hydrophobic. The second type of nanoparticles is hydrophilic.
The present disclosure generally relates to an on-board electrical subsystem which has an overall electrical supply circuit having at least a first actuator, a load, a first voltage source, a second voltage source, and at least one switching device. A total power requirement of the first actuator is determined. If the total power requirement exceeds a first power threshold value, then a first supply subcircuit and a second supply subcircuit are formed. The first supply subcircuit comprises the first actuator and the first voltage source to provide a high voltage amplitude to the first actuator. The first supply subcircuit and the second supply subcircuit are electrically separated from one another. The second supply subcircuit supplies a standard voltage amplitude to the load. The separation of the first voltage source from the second voltage source and the load avoids corresponding power losses.
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement 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
14.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING A TOOL STORED IN AN ENCLOSURE CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods related to tool tracking. In an example embodiment, a method may involve detecting, by a tool monitoring device, a failure of a wireless communication system included in a tool that is stored in an enclosure. The tool monitoring device may determine that the failure is attributable to a temperature in the enclosure being outside an operating temperature range of the wireless communication system. A notification of the failure and/or a description of a cause for the failure may be displayed on a display screen of the tool monitoring device and/or transmitted to a tool tracking device. In an example implementation, the tool tracking device is located outside a vehicle, the enclosure is a toolbox placed in the vehicle, and the tool monitoring device, which is configured to monitor an operational status of the wireless communication system, is located in the vehicle.
A method for verifying an alignment of one or more devices of a vehicle in a manufacturing environment includes selecting an alignment verification routine to be performed by an autonomous alignment verification mobile robot (AAVMR) and autonomously positioning the AAVMR based on a position of the vehicle and one or more displacements associated with the alignment verification routine. The method includes performing, using the AAVMR, the alignment verification routine to generate one or more alignment characteristics associated with the one or more devices and broadcasting a notification based on the one or more alignment characteristics.
A vehicle monitoring system may include a sensor network operably coupled to suspension components of the vehicle and a controller operably coupled to the sensor network to determine a suspension event and vehicle speed, initiation angle and duration time associated with the suspension event. The controller further determines a vertical and/or horizontal component of the distance traveled during the suspension event based on the vehicle speed, initiation angle and duration time.
B60G 17/019 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or s the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the type of sensor or the arrangement thereof
Electric vehicle supply equipment includes at least first and second connectors, and a controller. The controller, responsive to detecting the first and second connectors are engaged with first and second vehicles respectively, synchronizes electric power from the first and second vehicles and supplies the electric power to an entity other than the first and second vehicles.
A vehicle wirelessly receives configuration data defining data-gathering and data-reporting parameters associated with at least one context. The vehicle defines data to be gathered by the vehicle related to the context and, as the vehicle travels, gathers the defined data. The vehicle compares the gathered data to the at least one context to determine if there is a correlation between at least one of the at least one contexts and the gathered data, and responsive to there being a correlation, sets vehicle data-gathering and data-reporting based on the parameters associated with the context to which the gathered data correlates.
This disclosure describes systems and methods for a ground-penetrating tailgate sensor system. An example method may include transmitting, using an ultra-wideband transceiver disposed of in a tailgate of a vehicle, a signal towards an underground location below the tailgate. The example method may also include receiving, based on the tailgate being in a closed position and using the ultra-wideband transceiver, a return signal from an object located above the vehicle.
G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications
G01S 7/02 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
G01S 13/02 - Systems using reflection of radio waves, e.g. primary radar systems; Analogous systems
G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
20.
DIAGNOSTICS OF AN ON-BOARD WATER GENERATION SYSTEM
A vehicle including: (a) a water generator configured to generate water; (b) a water storage container configured to store the water that the water generator generates; (c) an ultraviolet light emitter configured to emit ultraviolet light into the water storage container; (d) a sensor configured to detect the ultraviolet light that the ultraviolet light emitter has emitted; and (e) a human-machine interface configured to issue a notification to a user of the vehicle regarding the ultraviolet light emitter. The sensor can detect a wavelength range of the ultraviolet light that the ultraviolet light emitter has emitted. The sensor can detect an intensity of the ultraviolet light at a predetermined wavelength or wavelength range that the ultraviolet light emitter has emitted. The vehicle further comprises a controller in communication with the ultraviolet light emitter, the sensor, and the human-machine interface.
C02F 1/32 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by irradiation with ultraviolet light
B01F 33/452 - Magnetic mixers; Mixers with magnetically driven stirrers using independent floating stirring elements
B01F 35/221 - Control or regulation of operational parameters, e.g. level of material in the mixer, temperature or pressure
B01F 101/00 - Mixing characterised by the nature of the mixed materials or by the application field
B60R 15/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of sanitation devices
C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
G01J 1/42 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter using electric radiation detectors
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
21.
VEHICLE CLOSURE MEMBER SYSTEMS WITH INTEGRATED BOTTLE OPENER FEATURES
This disclosure details vehicle closure member systems that include integrated features for increasing the functionality of a closure member (e.g., a swing gate) of the system. A bottle opener feature may be integrated as part of a hinge assembly that movably mounts the closure member relative to a vehicle body. A bottle cap catch feature may be integrated as part of a trim piece that at least partially conceals portions of the hinge assembly, and the bottle cap catch feature may function to collect bottle caps that are dislodged by the bottle opener feature. The integrated bottle opener and bottle cap catch features are conveniently packaged on the vehicle for use during outdoor social gatherings when the closure member is moved to an open position during stationary, non-moving conditions of the vehicle.
A vehicle seating assembly comprising a seat back, a seat base that is pivotable between a raised position and a lowered seating position, a storage compartment located under the seat when the seat is in the lowered seating position, and a first drawer slidably disposed within the storage compartment and accessible via a first lateral side of the vehicle seating assembly, where the first drawer includes a first step surface on a top side thereof configured to support a user when the first drawer is in an open position.
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
B60N 2/30 - Non-dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
(1) Motor vehicles, namely, gasoline and electric passenger automobiles, sports cars, pick-up trucks, sport utility vehicles and their structural parts.
A suspension assembly for a vehicle may be provided. The suspension assembly may include a strut which may operably couple a wheel of the vehicle to a body of the vehicle, a stabilizer bar, and a stabilizer bar link which may operably couple the stabilizer bar to the strut. The stabilizer bar link may include a first ball joint, a second ball joint, and a shaft which may extend therebetween. The first and second ball joints may include first and second threaded shafts, respectively, that may extend through respective first and second receiving orifices. A base of the first and second threaded shafts may include a non-rounded shaped perimeter. A perimeter of one of the first and second receiving orifices may be complementary to the non-rounded shaped perimeter to hold one of the first and second threaded shafts in place while the fastener may be tightened thereon.
Thermal management systems are provided for traction battery packs. An exemplary thermal management system may include a primary cooling system configured for directing a first cooling fluid through a first interior volume of one or more battery modules, and a secondary cooling system configured for directing a second cooling fluid through a second interior volume of an enclosure assembly that houses the one or more battery modules. The primary cooling system may establish a primary cooling path for thermally managing battery cells of the one or more battery modules, and the secondary cooling system may establish a secondary cooling path for thermally managing a terminal and/or a busbar of the one or more battery modules.
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 50/289 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs
29.
FUEL CELL SYSTEM HAVING STACK VOLTAGE CONTROL BASED FREEZE STARTUP STRATEGY
A system includes a fuel cell stack and a controller. The controller is configured to operate the fuel cell stack with a given air stoic ratio while a temperature of the fuel cell stack is greater than a temperature threshold and to operate the fuel cell stack with a lower air stoic ratio, to thereby suppress a stack voltage of the fuel cell stack in order to increase heat generation of the fuel cell stack, while the temperature of the fuel cell stack is lower than the temperature threshold.
B60L 58/32 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling fuel cells for controlling the temperature of fuel cells, e.g. by controlling the electric load
A lighting system for a vehicle having at least one lamp device arranged in the region of an interior roof lining of the vehicle. The at least one lamp device is arranged such that a work region is defined by at least a first vehicle row of the vehicle is illuminable by the at least one lamp device. The lighting system comprises a closed-loop lighting system control device which is coupled to a closed-loop vehicle control device of the vehicle and configured to receive vehicle state information from the closed-loop vehicle control device. The lighting system is configured, in a lighting mode of the lighting system, to automatically terminate an illumination of the work region on the basis of received vehicle state information.
A charging device for a primary vehicle configured for charging a secondary vehicle comprises at least one repositionable coupling element. The at least one coupling element is repositionable such that it can be positioned correspondingly in relation to a coupling element of a charging device of the secondary vehicle. The charging device is set up to ensure an inductive charging process between the primary vehicle and the secondary vehicle using the coupling element.
B60L 53/36 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles by positioning the vehicle
B60L 53/38 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles specially adapted for charging by inductive energy transfer
32.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR POSITIONING SENSORS WITHIN A WORKSPACE
A method includes generating a workspace model having one or more digital robots, one or more digital sensors, and a digital transport system. The method includes simulating, for a task of the one or more digital robots, a sensor operation of the one or more digital sensors within the workspace model based on sensor characteristics of the one or more digital sensors. The method includes identifying, for the task of the one or more digital robots, an undetectable area within the workspace model based on the simulated sensor operation. The method includes selectively positioning, by a transport system, a set of sensors from among the one or more sensors based on the undetectable areas associated with the task.
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for an enhanced valet mode for vehicles. An example method may include receiving a request to enter a valet mode of the vehicle. The example method may also include enabling the valet mode of the vehicle. The example method may also include disabling, based on the valet mode of the vehicle being enabled, a secure idle mode of the vehicle, wherein the secure idle mode of the vehicle includes locking a gear shifter of the vehicle in a park position when an occupant of the vehicle is outside of a cabin of the vehicle.
B60R 25/06 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor operating on the vehicle transmission
B60R 25/04 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor
B60R 25/20 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
B60R 25/31 - Detection related to theft or to other events relevant to anti-theft systems of human presence inside or outside the vehicle
B60R 25/34 - Detection related to theft or to other events relevant to anti-theft systems of conditions of vehicle components, e.g. of windows, door locks or gear selectors
A traction battery pack may include an outer enclosure assembly. A traction battery pack may include a pressure equalization device received within a wall of the outer enclosure assembly. The pressure equalization device may include a housing and a valve configured to close a gas path through the housing during a battery thermal event of the traction battery pack. The valve may include a spring configured to urge the valve to close during the battery thermal event. The spring is held in place by a spring holder. The spring holder includes a first set of openings spaced-apart from the spring by a first distance, and a second set of openings spaced-apart from the spring by a second distance less than the first distance.
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
F16K 17/04 - Safety valves; Equalising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded
H01M 50/249 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
35.
RESEALABLE GUIDE TUBES FOR FACILITATING ELECTRICAL PROPERTY MEASUREMENTS WITHIN TRACTION BATTERY PACKS
Resealable guide tubes are provided for use within traction battery packs. One or more resealable guide tubes may be arranged such that a first portion of each guide tube extends inside an enclosure assembly of the traction battery pack and a second portion of each guide tube extends outside of the enclosure assembly. Each guide tube may be sized and shaped for guiding a measurement probe of a testing device directly to a high voltage measuring point located inside the traction battery pack. The testing device may then be utilized to measure one or more electrical properties associated with the traction battery pack.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
36.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING OPERATION OF METAL SCRAP SHREDDER
A method of monitoring operation of a shredder or health of a shredder component includes: setting a profile of a selected parameter of the shredder, wherein the profile includes a nominal value, a tolerance of the nominal value, and a predetermined range of the selected parameter outside the tolerance; obtaining an actual value of the selected parameter; comparing the actual value with the profile of the selected parameter; determining the operational condition of the shredder based on a comparison between the actual value and the profile of the selected parameter. The profile is obtained based on experimental data, statistics, or machine learning.
B02C 25/00 - Control arrangements specially adapted for crushing or disintegrating
B02C 23/00 - Auxiliary methods or auxiliary devices or accessories specially adapted for crushing or disintegrating not provided for in groups or not specially adapted to apparatus covered by one only of groups
A vehicle includes a vehicle frame, a vehicle bumper and a crush can to support the vehicle bumper on the vehicle frame. The crush can may include an inflation chamber, which is inflatable from an uninflated state to an inflated state. The vehicle can also include an inflator in fluid communication with the inflation chamber of the crush can.
B60R 19/34 - Arrangements for mounting bumpers on vehicles comprising yieldable mounting means destroyed upon impact, e.g. one-shot type
B60R 19/02 - Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects
B60R 19/20 - Means within the bumper to absorb impact containing gas or liquid, e.g. inflatable
38.
SHARED ACTIVE ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE FILTER FOR DUAL OPERATION OF HIGH VOLTAGE TO LOW VOLTAGE CONVERTER AND BIDIRECTIONAL AC/DC - DC/AC POWER CONVERTER
An automotive power system includes a circuit arrangement including an AC input, an AC/DC power converter, an electromagnetic interference filter connected between the AC input and AC/DC power converter, a transformer, a first switching bridge connected between the AC/DC power converter and transformer, and a switch bank connected with a secondary side of the transformer that connects the secondary side with a second switching bridge such that the second switching bridge is connected between a traction battery and the transformer, and the switching bridges and transformer form an isolated DC/DC power converter. The system also includes one or more switches that directly connect the traction battery between the AC input and electromagnetic interference filter.
H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
H02M 3/335 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output with intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate ac using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
H02M 7/219 - Conversion of ac power input into dc power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only in a bridge configuration
39.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A PERSONALIZED VEHICLE INTERACTIVE MUSIC SYSTEM
A method for providing an interactive music system in a vehicle includes estimating a travel time of the vehicle based at least on a learned travel behavior of a user of the vehicle; obtaining data related to at least one drive condition; detecting that the travel time of the vehicle is within a duration threshold and that the at least one drive condition is satisfied; defining a playlist based at least on the travel time in response to the travel time being with the duration threshold and the at least one drive condition being satisfied; and causing a sound to be emitted based on an audio signal indicative of a song from the playlist in an interactive mode using one or more speakers in the vehicle.
G10L 25/51 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups specially adapted for particular use for comparison or discrimination
40.
Methods and systems for an evaporative emissions system
Methods and systems are provided for an evaporative emissions system. In one example, a method includes fluidly coupling the evaporative emissions system to an interior volume of a fuel tank in response to a canister load and a fuel tank pressure. The method further includes scaling the evaporative emissions system from atmosphere and an intake manifold.
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
F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
A structural assembly for a vehicle that includes a cast main body, a left apron, a right apron, a left mounting feature, a right mounting feature, a left strut cap, and a right strut cap. The left apron is fixed to a left upper rail and defines a first opening extending therethrough. The right apron is fixed to a right upper rail and defines a second opening extending therethrough. The left mounting feature extends at least partially around a first periphery of the first opening. The right mounting feature extends at least partially around a second periphery of the second opening. The left strut cap is secured to the left mounting feature such that the left strut cap covers the first opening. The right strut cap is secured to the right mounting feature such that the right strut cap covers the second opening.
A vehicle seat includes a vehicle seat having a seatback. An airbag is inflatable from an uninflated position to an inflated position. A linear actuator is fixed to the seatback and the airbag. The airbag is moveable by the linear actuator from an undeployed position upwardly away from the seatback to a deployed position. The linear actuator supports the airbag on the seatback in the uninflated position and in the inflated position.
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
B60R 21/207 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle seats
The invention relates to a method for operating a braking system of a motor vehicle, wherein a hydraulic pressure in the braking system is monitored and, in the event of a pressure loss, an electric pressure generator is always controlled in such a way that the hydraulic pressure is increased. The invention also relates to an associated control device, an associated hydraulic braking system and an associated motor vehicle.
B60T 8/92 - 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 a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration with failure responsive means, i.e. means for detecting and indicating faulty operation of the speed responsive control means automatically taking corrective action
B60T 8/94 - 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 a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration with failure responsive means, i.e. means for detecting and indicating faulty operation of the speed responsive control means automatically taking corrective action on a fluid pressure regulator
B60T 8/96 - 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 a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration with failure responsive means, i.e. means for detecting and indicating faulty operation of the speed responsive control means automatically taking corrective action on speed responsive control means
B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systems; Signal devices
A seating system for a vehicle includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall. A second sidewall opposes the first sidewall. The first sidewall and the second sidewall at least partially define a cargo space. A first seating assembly is coupled to the first sidewall. A second seating assembly is coupled to the first sidewall. A bench seat is configured to be selectively adjustable between an adjacent support position and a cross support position. The bench seat is coupled to the first seating assembly and the second seating assembly when in the adjacent support position. The bench seat is coupled to the first sidewall and the second sidewall in the cross support position.
A vehicle includes a vehicle seat having a first side and a second side spaced cross-seat from each other. A seatbelt buckle is fixed to the first side. A seatbelt assembly includes a latch plate engageable with the seatbelt buckle and a webbing having a lap portion defined by the latch plate when the latch plate is engaged with the seatbelt buckle. A hook is retractably supported by the second side of the vehicle seat. The hook is retractable relative to the vehicle seat from a first position to a retracted position. The hook is engageable with the lap portion of the webbing as the hook retracts. A lock includes a pin engageable with the hook when the hook is in the first position and the retracted position. A spring biases the pin toward the hook. A pyrotechnic device is operatively coupled to the lock to disengage the pin from the hook.
An electrified vehicle includes a synchronous switching DC/DC voltage converter, switches configured to selectively connect external charging terminals to a traction battery, the voltage converter, and external load terminals, and at least one controller programmed to operate the voltage converter and control the switches to connect the external charging terminals to the voltage converter and the external load terminals based on nominal voltage of the traction battery relative to voltage at the external charging terminals and a requested voltage supplied to the external load terminals. An associated method includes controlling the plurality of switches to selectively connect the external charging terminals, the voltage converter, and the external load terminals; and controlling whether the voltage converter operates to increase or decrease voltage based on which one or more of the voltage converter, the external charging terminals, the external load terminals, and the traction battery are connected by the plurality of switches.
B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
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
B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
A vehicle including a head-up display (HUD), a transceiver and a detection unit is disclosed. The transceiver may be configured to receive vehicle information and information associated with a geographical area in which the vehicle may be located. The detection unit may be configured to detect a user eye gaze direction. The vehicle may further include a processor configured to obtain the vehicle information, the information associated with the geographical area and the user eye gaze direction responsive to obtaining a trigger signal. The processor may determine an object in the geographical area that a user may be viewing based on the vehicle information, the information associated with the geographical area and the user eye gaze direction. The processor may further render an object identifier associated with the object on the HUD till the vehicle travels past the object, responsive to determining the object.
A vehicle including an ultra-wide band (UWB) transceiver is disclosed. The UWB transceiver may be configured to operate in a first mode and a second mode. The UWB transceiver may be configured to perform phone-as-a-key (PaaK) localization in the first mode and radar sensing in the second mode. The vehicle may further include a processor configured to activate the UWB transceiver in the first mode. The processor may receive a trigger signal to switch the UWB transceiver from the first mode to the second mode. Responsive to receiving the trigger signal, the processor may cause the UWB transceiver to transmit a radar pulse signal and receive a radar response signal reflected from a target located inside the vehicle. Based on the response signal, the processor may determine a sitting area profile and an occupant presence on a sitting area, and perform sitting area adjustment.
B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
B60N 2/00 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications
A device may include a carrier assembly connected to a vehicle and having a first arm configured to connect to a first location on the vehicle and a second arm configured to connect to a second location on the vehicle, the second location spaced outboard of the first location, the carrier assembly configured to pivot between a stowed position and an accessing position.
A vehicle assembly includes a hinge and a wire shield assembly mounted to the hinge. A method of shielding a wire can include providing a tailgate assembly that includes a door subassembly pivotably coupled to a frame subassembly. The door subassembly and the frame subassembly can be pivotable together between a tailgate closed position and a tailgate open position. The method can include pivoting the door subassembly relative to the frame subassembly to provide a cargo bed access opening; and electrically connecting the door subassembly using a wire routed through a wire shield assembly.
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
E05D 11/00 - Additional features or accessories of hinges
H02G 1/08 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for laying cables, e.g. laying apparatus on vehicle through tubing or conduit, e.g. rod or draw wire for pushing or pulling
65.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMBINING TWO OR MORE CARBON FILLED FUEL VAPOR STORAGE CANISTERS
Methods and systems are presented for combining two or more common fuel vapor storage canisters to increase storage volume for fuel vapors of a vehicle. In one example, a fuel vapor manifold is constructed to permit communication between ports of carbon filled fuel vapor storage canisters. The fuel vapor manifold is a clam shell design that permits vibration welding.
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
B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
66.
MAGNETIC INTEGRATION OF HIGH VOLTAGE TO LOW VOLTAGE DC/DC POWER CONVERTER WITH INVERTER SYSTEM CONTROLLER BATTERY CURRENT CONTROL MODULE SYSTEM
An automotive power system includes an AC/DC power converter, a transformer, a switching bridge connected between the AC/DC power converter and transformer, and a switch bank connected with a secondary side of the transformer. The switch bank connects the secondary side between an electric machine and another switching bridge such that the electric machine, first switching bridge, transformer, and second switching bridge form an isolated DC/DC power converter. The system further includes one or more switches configured to directly connect the traction battery between the AC/DC power converter and second switching bridge.
B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
B60L 53/24 - Using the vehicle's propulsion converter for charging
H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion
H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
H02M 3/335 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output with intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate ac using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
67.
TRACTION INVERTER INTEGRATION WITH THREE-PHASE RESONANT DC/DC CONVERTER
An automotive power system includes an AC/DC power converter, a transformer, a switching bridge connected between the AC/DC power converter and transformer, and a switch bank connected with a secondary side of the transformer. The switch bank connects the secondary side between an electric machine and another switching bridge such that the electric machine, first switching bridge, transformer, and second switching bridge form an isolated DC/DC power converter.
B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
H02M 3/335 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output with intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate ac using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
H02M 7/48 - Conversion of dc power input into ac power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode
An electrified vehicle system includes a battery having a plurality of cells electrically connected in at least one cell array, the at least one cell array connected to an internal battery busbar within a housing, an annular coolant fitting having a coolant channel extending between an outer radius and an inner radius of the fitting, and an electrically conductive fastener having a closed end and a channel extending from an open end to a radial opening, the fastener extending through the annular coolant fitting with the radial opening positioned within the annular coolant fitting, and further extending through the housing and mechanically and electrically connecting an external busbar outside the housing to the internal busbar, and facilitating coolant flow through the battery array.
H01R 13/00 - ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS - Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups or
H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
H01M 50/505 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising a single busbar
H01M 50/509 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the type of connection, e.g. mixed connections
Methods and systems are provided for an electrical machine including a shaft configured to rotate about an axis of rotation, a rotor coupled to the shaft and a stator, wherein the rotor includes a first axial end face, a second axial end face, a lateral surface, and at least two cooling channels, wherein the cooling channels each extend into the rotor from an injection opening in the first axial end face, and at least one injection nozzle configured to spray a fluid into the injection opening of the cooling channels when the rotor is rotating.
The invention relates to a method for operating a braking system of a motor vehicle, wherein, based on parameters of two brake circuits, capability indicators indicating the current capability of the brake circuit in question are calculated. The invention also relates to a braking system for carrying out such a method.
B60T 8/26 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force characterised by producing differential braking between front and rear wheels
B60T 8/30 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force characterised by producing differential braking between front and rear wheels responsive to load
B60T 8/94 - 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 a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration with failure responsive means, i.e. means for detecting and indicating faulty operation of the speed responsive control means automatically taking corrective action on a fluid pressure regulator
71.
THREADLESS POSITIONING FASTENER, PIN, AND RETAINER, AND RELATED ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS
In one embodiment, a threadless positioning pin includes a head end, a pilot end, a positioning shank, a retainer shank, and a keyway. In another embodiment, a threadless positioning retainer includes a first end, a second end, an exterior, and an interior with a key extending from an inner surface proximate the first end. In another embodiment, a threadless positioning fastener includes a threadless positioning pin and a threadless positioning retainer, including an interior with a key configured to ride in a keyway of the threadless positioning pin. In another embodiment, a method of joining assembly elements includes providing a primary element, advancing a threadless positioning pin through a positioning hole so that a key rides along a keyway, and rotating the threadless positioning pin so that the key engages the keyway to trap the primary element between the threadless positioning pin and a threadless positioning retainer.
A thermoforming apparatus includes a mold with a plurality of sections. Each section is independently movable. The thermoforming apparatus further includes a set of electromechanical actuators. Each electromechanical actuator is attached to a screw that moves each section of the plurality of sections to specific positions. The mold is configured to press against a blank to form a product with a shape corresponding to the specific positions of the plurality of sections.
Rotary steering systems are disclosed. An example steering apparatus includes an input shaft including an input gear, an output gear fixed to an output shaft, a pitman arm coupled to the output shaft, the pitman arm to couple to a drag link to turn wheels of a vehicle as the output shaft rotates, an intermediate gear set including a first intermediate gear and a second intermediate gear, the first intermediate gear in contact with the input gear, the second intermediate gear in contact with the output gear, the first intermediate gear to rotate with the input gear, the second intermediate gear to rotate with the first intermediate gear, the output gear to rotate with the second intermediate gear.
A vehicle includes a controller, programmed to responsive to identifying a first user via a mobile device, load a first non-person entity associated with the first user from the mobile device to configure vehicle settings, the first non-person entity including a driver setting, a first entertainment setting and a second entertainment setting; and responsive to identifying a second user entering the vehicle, switch from the first entertainment setting to a second entertainment setting.
B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
B60R 25/25 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using biometry
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentials; Review and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
A computer includes a processor and a memory, the memory stores instructions executable by the processor to generate first and second messages for transmission via a communications bus via a first modulation mode and to generate first and second watermarking signals for transmission on the communications bus via a second modulation mode, in which the first and second modulation modes are isolated from each other. The instructions may additionally be to transmit the first message overlaid by the first watermarking signal and to transmit the second message overlaid by the second watermarking signal, the second watermarking signal having a parameter that varies from the first watermarking signal.
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
77.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOVING A VEHICLE USING EXTERNALLY MOUNTED HMI
A vehicle includes a powerplant and a body. The body defines a passenger cabin and a box and having a tailgate mounted to the box. A step assembly is associated with the box and includes a step and a handle. The handle has a sensor configured to receive input from a user located outside of the passenger cabin and output a signal when the input is active. A controller is programmed to, in response to the signal being received, command a torque to the powerplant to propel the vehicle based on the signal.
B60K 26/02 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion-unit control devices in vehicles of initiating means or elements
B60T 7/08 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation hand-actuated
G05B 19/4155 - Numerical control (NC), i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by programme execution, i.e. part programme or machine function execution, e.g. selection of a programme
78.
MEASUREMENT GAUGE FOR STATOR OF AN ELECTRIC MOTOR HAVING EPOXY COATED HAIRPINS
A measurement gauge for a stator that includes a height gauge part having at least one base surface, legs, and a height checking surface. The base surface faces in a first direction to define a base plane configured to abut an end surface of a core of the stator. The legs are spaced apart in a circumferential direction about an axis and extend in the first direction from the base surface. The legs are configured to be received in holes defined by the core of the stator. The height checking surface is parallel to the base plane and spaced apart therefrom by a predetermined distance. The height checking surface having an annular shape disposed about the axis.
A method for providing an electric vehicle charging recommendation is disclosed. The method may include obtaining information associated with a plurality of charging events for a vehicle. The information may include a plurality of vehicle geolocations associated with the plurality of charging events. The method may further include generating a plurality of charging geolocation clusters from the plurality of vehicle geolocations. The method may additionally include determining a charging event occurrence frequency for each charging geolocation cluster. Further, the method may include classifying the charging geolocation clusters into a primary charging station location and routine charging station locations. Furthermore, the method may include defining a virtual polygon connecting the primary charging station location and the routine charging station locations, and transmitting the electric vehicle charging recommendation to a server based on the defined virtual polygon.
An electric vehicle charging recommendation method is disclosed. The method may include obtaining a vehicle information associated with a vehicle, a driver information, and a vehicle trip information. The vehicle information may include a current state of charge (SOC) of a vehicle battery. The method may further include determining a distance to be travelled by the vehicle from a vehicle current location based on the vehicle trip information. The method may further include determining an expected SOC required to travel the distance from the vehicle current location based on the vehicle information, the driver information and the vehicle trip information. The method may additionally include transmitting a recommendation notification to a user device to charge the vehicle battery when the expected SOC may be greater than the current SOC.
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
A surveillance system is disclosed. The surveillance system may include a power source, a tether and an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The tether may include tether proximal distal ends. The tether may obtain power from the power source via a tether connection unit connected to the tether distal end. The UAV may be removably attached to the tether proximal end and configured to obtain power from the tether. The UAV may obtain a trigger signal to follow a target object. The UAV may maneuver UAV movement to follow the target object responsive to obtaining the trigger signal. The UAV may additionally determine that a distance between the UAV and the tether connection unit may be equivalent to a tether length when the UAV may be following the target object. The UAV may detach from the tether when the distance may be equivalent to the tether length.
Systems and methods for implementing reverse dig mode and/or reverse drive mode. Reverse dig mode may involve determining an inner front wheel and outer front wheel relative to steering controls and simultaneously applying a forward torque to the inner front wheel of the vehicle and a reverse torque to the outer front wheel of the vehicle. Reverse drive mode may involve determining steering controls of a vehicle and applying inverted controls to the rear wheels of the vehicle that provides a simulated sense that the driver is handling the vehicle in the forward direction.
A first calibration image of a calibration target is received and resized to provide a resized first calibration image. Pixel coordinates of the resized first calibration image are mapped to pixel coordinates of the first calibration image to provide a resizing map. The resized first calibration image is distortion-corrected to provide a distortion-corrected resized first calibration image. Pixel coordinates of the distortion-corrected resized first calibration image are mapped to pixel coordinates of the resized first calibration image to provide a distortion correction map. The distortion-corrected resized first calibration image is resampled to provide a resampled, distortion-corrected, resized calibration image. Pixel coordinates of the resampled, distortion-corrected, resized calibration image are mapped to pixel coordinates of the distortion-corrected, resized calibration image to provide a resampling map.
A system for an electrified vehicle, such as a battery electric vehicle (BEV), includes an inverter configured to drive a motor having motor windings with electrical power from a battery according to a configuration of a power switch of the inverter. The system further includes a capacitor connected between a center-tap of the battery and a neutral-point of the motor winding whereby the capacitor and the motor windings form an LC circuit. The system further includes a controller configured to operate the power switch in a zero-current-switching mode with a switching frequency dependent on a resonant frequency of the LC circuit to thereby cause electrical current to circulate between the battery, the inverter, and the motor which heats the battery and the motor windings.
B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
B60L 58/26 - 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 cooling
H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of dc power input into ac power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
85.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEMAGNETIZATION OF A PERMANENT MAGNET ROTOR
Methods and systems for demagnetizing a rotor. The method includes, in one example, adjusting a position of magnetic poles mounted on a frame in a demagnetization system in relation to a first electric machine rotor, and decreasing the magnetization of the first electric machine rotor via operation of the demagnetization system to generate an electromagnetic field.
H01F 13/00 - Apparatus or processes for magnetising or demagnetising
H02P 5/46 - Arrangements specially adapted for regulating or controlling the speed or torque of two or more electric motors for speed regulation of two or more dynamo-electric motors in relation to one another
A vehicle console having a housing comprising a storage compartment having an access opening on a top side, a lid coupled to the housing for covering the access opening of the storage compartment, and a device holder configured to hold an electronic display device and pivotally coupled to the housing to pivot between a stowed position in the storage compartment and a deployed position extending outward above the housing.
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 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
A vehicle includes a vehicle roof and an airbag supported by the vehicle roof. The airbag is inflatable to an inflated position. The airbag defines an inflation chamber in the inflated position. The airbag includes a distal end below the vehicle roof in the inflated position. The vehicle includes an inflatable device supported by the vehicle roof. The inflatable device is a thermoplastic elastomer and inflatable to an inflated position. The inflatable device is in the inflation chamber of the airbag when the inflatable device and the airbag are in the inflated positions. The inflatable device includes a distal end in the inflation chamber of the airbag. The distal end of the inflatable device is below the vehicle roof and above the distal end of the airbag in the inflated position.
B60R 21/213 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle roof frames or pillars
A vehicle includes a vehicle body having a wheel well. The vehicle includes a linear actuator supported by the vehicle body vehicle-rearward of the wheel well. The vehicle includes a first member extending between a first end and a second end, the first end pivotally connected to the vehicle body. The vehicle includes a second member extending between a first end and a second end, the first end of the second member pivotally connected to the second end of the first member, the second end of the second member connected to the linear actuator. The linear actuator, the first member, and the second member movable from a stowed position toward the wheel well to a deployed position.
B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
A positive electrode active material includes a compound represented by formula 1: Li(1.333−0.667x−cz−ca)Mn(0.667−0.333x−0.5y)Ni(x−0.5y+cz)M(y+ca)O(2−b)Fb (1), wherein, 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 electrodes; Lithium-ion batteries
A vehicle includes a compartment having a first space having a first environmental condition and a second space having a second environmental condition. At least one camera captures a first image of a first part of a region external to the vehicle and a second image of a second part of the region. The first part of the region aligns with the first space, and the second part of the region aligns with the second space. An environmental control system of the vehicle has at least one of lighting control and climate control. Control circuitry is configured to determine brightness conditions of the region based on the first image and the second image and control the environmental control system to adjust the environmental conditions based on the brightness conditions.
F21S 41/663 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on light sources by switching light sources
G06T 7/90 - Determination of colour characteristics
91.
METHOD OF VEHICLE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING MODULAR VEHICLE SUBASSEMBLY CONTROLS, COMMUNICATION AND MANUFACTURE
A method of manufacturing a modular vehicle subassembly (MVS) includes assembling a propulsion system onto a vehicle frame, assembling a suspension system onto the vehicle frame, assembling a steering system and braking system onto the vehicle frame, assembling an electrical distribution system onto the vehicle frame, and integrating an onboard controller with the propulsion system, the steering system, and the braking system. The onboard controller is configured to command the propulsion system, the steering system, and the braking system such that the MVS is operable to move untethered through a top hat assembly line during assembly of a top hat on the MVS.
B62D 65/00 - Designing, manufacturing, e.g. assembling, facilitating disassembly, or structurally modifying motor vehicles or trailers, not otherwise provided for
B62D 65/04 - Joining preassembled modular units composed of sub-units performing diverse functions, e.g. engine and bonnet
Using key performance indicator (KPI) data sensed by vehicles is provided. A data server is programmed to receive, over a wide-area network from a plurality of vehicles, connectivity data of modems of the plurality of vehicles to the wide-area network, the connectivity data indicating KPI data, which road segment was being traversed when the KPI data was captured, and a time period during which the KPI data was captured. The data server is further programmed to identify outlier data elements in the KPI data using outlier detection criteria; and compile the KPI data per road segment and time period excluding the outlier data elements.
A vehicle entry system which identifies authorized users via facial recognition has an image sensor configured to capture real-time images according to a predetermined field of view from a vehicle. A lockout device is configured to selectably provide access to the vehicle. The entry system has a controller configured to (A) analyze a first one of the captured images for matching to a stored facial pattern corresponding to an authorized user of the vehicle, (B) detect a request for a secondary authentication after the captured image being analyzed fails to match the stored facial pattern, (C) analyze a second one of the captured images for a nonbiometric secondary code entrusted to a secondary user; and (D) issue a command for the lockout device to grant the access to the vehicle when the secondary code is detected.
A vehicle panel includes channels, wherein a first channel includes a first wire capable and a second channel includes a second wire and each wire is capable of carrying at least one of power or a vehicle data signal. The panel also includes a connection point connectable to at least one of a battery or a vehicle computing system, wherein selection of connection between the vehicle computing system or battery to a given connection point provided to a given one of the first or second channels dictates whether the channel carries the vehicle data signal or power. Also, the panel includes holes connecting to the first wire and at least two of the holes connecting to the second wire allowing a connection probe to be inserted into a respective hole to connect to a wire included in a channel to which the hole connects.
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement 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
Scheduling communications using a plurality of wireless interfaces is provided. Signals are monitored that are received from a first antenna configured to send and/or receive first messages over a first message protocol. Using the signals, time slot information is updated that is indicative of which equally-sized consecutive future time slots the first antenna is predicted to transmit and/or receive the first messages. A transmission is scheduled of a second message over a second antenna configured to send and/or receive second messages over a second message protocol using the time slot information to avoid out-of-band emission (OOBE) interference.
Modular container delivery systems and methods are described herein. A modular container delivery system may be implemented to facilitate autonomous delivery of packages to customers. A modular container, as described in greater detail below, may be attached to a battery operated electric vehicle (BEV) and autonomous driving platform chassis. The container system itself contains a package sorting mechanism that is configured to move packages inside the vehicle, organize them into separate section of the vehicle and retrieve packages for delivery on as needed.
B60P 1/64 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading the load supporting or containing element being readily removable
B60P 1/54 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading using cranes for self-loading or self-unloading
99.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCIES
Systems and methods for optimizing transportation efficiency, for example, in the context of energy shortages. Techniques described herein may involve determining a high-price threshold is exceeded, identifying different vehicle types (e.g., high-efficiency vehicles, large battery capacity vehicles, etc.), prioritizing vehicles designated for charging and discharging, respectively, setting vehicle calibrations accordingly, and tracking/reporting performance relative to baselines.
An elevation change detection system is provided for a robot having an operating system. The elevation change detection system includes a sensor, a processor electrically connected to the sensor, and a memory. The memory has instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations including detect an edge of a structure with the sensor, classify an elevation change associated with the edge, and adjust the operating system based on the elevation change.
