Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (100) for controlling a lamp assembly (200) of a vehicle (10), the control system (10) comprising one or more processors (120) collectively configured to: receive sensor data (135) from a vehicle sensor (130); determine the presence of a water-based obstruction on a lens (312) of the lamp assembly (200) in dependence on the received sensor data; generate a heating control signal (155) to control the lamp assembly (200) to increase heat generated within the lamp assembly that is transmitted to the lens; output the heating control signal (155) to the lamp assembly.
Aspects of the present invention relate to a strut assembly (10) for a powered vehicle closure. The strut assembly comprises a closure mounting structure (12) for coupling the strut assembly to a vehicle closure, and a body mounting structure (14) for coupling the strut assembly to a vehicle body. The strut assembly comprises an active portion (16) arranged between the closure mounting structure and the body mounting structure. The active portion comprises an actuator (18) configured to move the strut assembly between a retracted state and an extended state in response to a control signal. The strut assembly also comprises a passive portion (20) arranged between the closure mounting structure and the body mounting structure. The passive portion is configured to permit extension of the strut assembly independently of the control signal.
E05F 1/10 - Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated for swinging wings
B60R 21/38 - Protecting non-occupants of a vehicle, e.g. pedestrians using means for lifting bonnets
E05F 15/53 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using fluid-pressure actuators for swinging wings
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (100) for controlling a vehicle (200), the control system (100) comprising one or more processors (120) collectively configured to receive (310) sensor data (160) from one or more sensors (220A-G) of the vehicle (200), the sensor data (160) comprising data indicative of one or more features in a vicinity of the vehicle (200); identify (320), in dependence on the sensor data (160), one or more boundaries of a driving surface along which the vehicle (200) is moving; determine (330), in dependence on the sensor data (160), a height characteristic of the one or more boundaries; determine (340), in dependence on the height characteristic of the one or more boundaries, a minimum offset to be maintained between a part of the vehicle (200) and the one or more boundaries; and output (350) a control signal (170) to cause the vehicle (200) to maintain a position relative to the one or more boundaries such that the part of the vehicle (200) is maintained at a distance greater than or equal to the minimum offset. Aspects of the invention are also related to a system incorporating a control system (100) and a steering system (240), a vehicle (200) incorporating a control system (100), and a method (300) of controlling the vehicle (200).
A control system (50) for controlling a powertrain (22) of a vehicle is configured to receive a desired occupant comfort level (62) and to receive occupant excitation information (63) indicative of movement of the vehicle and/or movement of an occupant of the vehicle. The control system is configured to determine an occupant comfort level (53) based on a time-average of the occupant excitation information (63) and to determine a target vehicle speed in dependence on the occupant comfort level and the desired occupant comfort level. The control system is configured to output a vehicle speed control signal (71) based on the target vehicle speed. The control system is configured to output the vehicle speed control signal (71) independent of the target vehicle speed during an override period when an accelerator of the vehicle is actuated (67), and wherein, following the override period, the control system is configured to determine an updated value of the occupant comfort level by ignoring occupant excitation information (63) for at least part of the override period.
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (200) for a vehicle (100). The vehicle (100) comprises a cabin (102) with one or more movable seat elements (116) for adjusting the configuration of a vehicle seat (104) and thereby adjusting a pose of a user of the vehicle (100). The control system (200) comprises one or more processors (220) collectively configured to: receive one or more signals indicative of one or more anatomical measurements of the user; in dependence on the one or more signals, determine a musculoskeletal model (300) taking the form of an anatomy-based joint model comprising a set of body features (310), the set of body feature (310) comprising one or more anatomical joints (314) and a plurality of rigid elements (312) connected by the one or more anatomical joints (314); determine a pose of the musculoskeletal model (300) when seated in the vehicle seat (104) with one or more of the body features (310) in respective allocated positions, each allocated position being arranged within a respective space envelope (500) associated with said body feature (310); wherein each respective pose comprises: one or more posture angles defined by the musculoskeletal model (300); and a relative position of one or more of the body features (310); and in dependence on the determined pose, output one or more control signals to at least one of said one or more moveable seat elements (116) to adjust the configuration of the vehicle seat (104) for supporting the user in the determined pose.
According to an aspect of the present invention there is provided a control system for controlling a vehicle. The control system comprises a vehicle controller configured to control one or more physical vehicle operations. The control system comprises one or more vehicle sensors for measuring one or more parameters in an environment external to the vehicle. The control system comprises an electronic memory device comprising a plurality of pre-programmed instructions for initiating physical vehicle operations. The control system comprises one or more processors collectively configured to receive, from an auxiliary input device, a first input signal indicating a desired human input to be input to the vehicle controller, and receive, from the one or more vehicle sensors, a second input signal indicative of one or more measured parameters of the environment external to the vehicle. The one or more processors are collectively configured to determine, in dependence on the second input signal, whether the desired human input indicated by the first input signal would result in the vehicle controller initiating a safe physical vehicle operation. The one or more processors are collectively configured to, in dependence on the determination that the desired human input would result in a safe physical vehicle operation, output a control signal to the vehicle controller comprising the desired human input. Additionally, the one or more processors are collectively configured to in dependence on the determination that the desired human input would not result in a safe physical vehicle operation, disregard the first input signal and either output, to the vehicle controller, a control signal comprising instructions to continue an ongoing physical vehicle operation, or select, from the electronic memory device, a pre-programmed instruction for initiating a physical vehicle operation, and output, to the vehicle controller, a control signal comprising the selected pre-programmed instruction for initiating the physical vehicle operation.
Aspects of the present invention relate to a vehicle having: wheels associated with a projected path of the vehicle; doors including a rear door; a sensor device configured to provide distance data, the sensor device including a camera and/or a proximity sensor; and a parking aid display configured to provide output image data comprising a graphical indication representing an extent of the rear door into an environment external to the vehicle as the vehicle travels along the projected path of the vehicle.
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 1/24 - 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 for lighting other areas than only the way ahead
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system for a trailer manoeuvring system of a vehicle, the control system comprising one or more processors collectively configured to receive (720), from a display device displaying a graphical user interface (820, 920), data indicative of an angle input at the graphical user interface indicative of a request for a manoeuvring angle of a trailer with respect to an axis of the vehicle, receive (730) a signal (415, 425, 435, 436) indicative of a movement direction of the vehicle (100), output (750) a first movement control signal (426) to control movement of one or more wheels of the vehicle to cause the trailer to move toward the manoeuvring angle as the vehicle moves in the movement direction.
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (400) for a trailer manoeuvring system of a vehicle (100), the control system comprising one or more processors (310) collectively configured to receive (530, 540), from a sensing device (445), a wirelessly transmitted level signal (447) indicative of at least one of a pitch or roll angle of a trailer, receive (520), from a user interface (410), a levelling request signal, and activate a levelling movement mode in dependence on the levelling request signal, wherein, in the levelling movement mode, the one or more processors are collectively configured to output (740, 840) a movement signal (426) to cause the vehicle (100) to move in a longitudinal direction in dependence on the level signal being indicative of the at least one of the pitch or roll angle of the trailer being within a predetermined range.
B60P 3/32 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects comprising living accommodation for people, e.g. caravans, camping, or like vehicles
B60S 9/02 - Ground-engaging vehicle fittings for supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring the vehicle, wholly or in part, e.g. built-in jacks for only lifting or supporting
B62D 59/04 - Trailers with driven ground wheels or the like driven from propulsion unit on trailer
The disclosure relates to a vehicle subassembly for mounting a battery to a vehicle underbody and accommodates one or more vehicle powertrain components. In particular, the vehicle subassembly accommodates a propshaft. The disclosure also relates to a propshaft mounting assembly, and to a vehicle.
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B60K 17/24 - Arrangement of mountings for shafting
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 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
A clip for retaining a collar in position on a surface of a battery assembly during assembly of the battery assembly to a vehicle body component, wherein the collar is retained between the surface of the battery assembly and the vehicle body component when assembled to maintain a defined spacing therebetween. The clip comprises a mounting portion comprising a retaining stud releasably engageable with a corresponding hole in the surface of the battery assembly for retention of the clip on said surface. The clip also comprises a gripping portion configured to resiliently deflect as urged into engagement with an outer engagement surface of the collar to securely retain the collar therewithin.
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
F16B 2/22 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material
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
The disclosure relates to a vehicle subassembly for supporting an exhaust by a battery. In particular, the vehicle subassembly supports an exhaust extending between a battery and an underbody of a vehicle. The disclosure also relates to an exhaust mounting assembly, and to a vehicle.
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
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 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
H01M 50/358 - External gas exhaust passages located on the battery cover or case
A battery assembly base portion, comprising a base plate comprising a base plate top surface and side edges, and a siderail comprising a siderail top surface and an inner edge. A weld groove is formed in one of the inner edge of the siderail and a side edge of the base plate. The siderail is attached to the base plate by a weld bead formed along the weld groove such that the base plate top surface and the siderail top surface are flush with one another.
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 50/271 - Lids or covers for the racks or secondary casings
Aspects of the disclosure relate to a vehicle assembly and a body portion for a vehicle assembly. The vehicle assembly has a transmission, a body portion including a drivetrain tunnel and a battery pack. The vehicle assembly also includes a protrusion, which extends into the drivetrain tunnel disposed intermediate the transmission and the battery pack. The protrusion is spaced apart from the transmission such that in a crash event a movement of the transmission relative to the drivetrain tunnel and in a direction toward the protrusion is uninhibited by the protrusion for a distance beyond which the relative movement is decelerated by the protrusion.
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
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
Aspects of the present invention relate to an inflatable insert (10) for a seat cushion. The insert comprises one or more layers (100) each comprising a pair of sheets (101, 102) of flexible material bonded together along one or more join lines (103) to form a fluid chamber (104), the join lines (103) being in a central plane between the sheets. At least one layer is a fluid supply layer. For each fluid supply layer, the fluid chamber comprises a bladder (105), and opening (107), and a conduit (106) joining the bladder to the opening (107). A width (108) of the bladder (105) in the central plane is greater than a width (108) of the conduit (106) such that the bladder (105) expands perpendicularly to the central plane to a greater degree than the conduit (106) when the insert (10) is inflated via the opening (107).
Aspects of the disclosure relate to a vehicle assembly, to a frame mount for a vehicle assembly, and to a vehicle. The frame mount comprising an elongate body having a first edge region and a second edge region, the second edge region spaced apart from and inclined relative to the first edge region for attachment to a battery housing.
Aspects of the present invention relate to a lockable cover for a wheel fixing for a wheel assembly of a vehicle, to a wheel assembly, and to a vehicle. The wheel assembly comprises a wheel, a non-rotatably mounted wheel support mounted on the vehicle, and a mounting feature for enabling the wheel to be mounted on the wheel support. The lockable cover comprises a cover member including a cover portion configured to engage with a front-facing surface of the wheel assembly and to cover at least the mounting feature of the wheel assembly to prevent access thereto, and a shaft which is receivable through an opening of the wheel assembly; and at least one movable locking member which, when in a locked state, is engageable with a rear-facing locking surface of the wheel assembly, so as to prevent removal of the shaft from the opening.
B62D 43/00 - Spare wheel stowing, holding, or mounting arrangements
B62D 43/02 - Spare wheel stowing, holding, or mounting arrangements external to the vehicle body
B60B 7/04 - Wheel cover discs, rings, or the like, for ornamenting, protecting, or obscuring, wholly or in part, the wheel body, rim, hub, or tyre sidewall built-up of several main parts
B60B 7/08 - Fastening arrangements therefor having gripping elements consisting of formations integral with the cover
B60B 7/10 - Fastening arrangements therefor comprising a plurality of spaced spring clips individually mounted on the cover, e.g. riveted, welded or readily releasable
B60B 7/12 - Fastening arrangements therefor comprising an annular spring or gripping element mounted on the cover
Aspects of the present invention relate to a bonnet hinge (3) for coupling a portion of a bonnet (11) to a vehicle body (5). The bonnet hinge (3) is configurable in a closed configuration for closing the bonnet (11) over a storage compartment (SC1), and an open configuration for opening the bonnet (11) to provide access to the storage compartment (SC1). The bonnet hinge (3) is also configurable in a displaced configuration for displacing the coupled portion of the bonnet (11) from the vehicle body (5). The bonnet hinge (3) a pivotable coupling (35) for connection to the vehicle body (5); a hinge arm (33) connected to the coupling (35); a bonnet mounting bracket (31) connected to the hinge arm and configured for fastening to the bonnet (11); and a control arm (37) connected to the hinge arm (33) and comprising an opening actuator attachment point (49) for receiving an opening actuator (13) to provide a normal operation force (AF1) to reversibly move the bonnet hinge (3) between the closed and open configurations. The bonnet hinge (3) has a lock mechanism (71) arranged to releasably maintain a geometric relationship between the bonnet mounting bracket (31), the control arm (37) and the hinge arm (33). At least one displacement actuator attachment point (55, 56) for receiving a displacement actuator (23) to provide a displacement force (DF1) to move the bonnet hinge (3) to the displaced configuration. The lock mechanism (71) substantially maintains said geometric relationship during application of the normal operation force (AF1) to pivot the coupling (35) and transition between the closed and open configurations while preventing transition to the displaced configuration. On application of the displacement force (DF1) the lock mechanism (71) releases such that said geometric relationship is not maintained and the bonnet hinge (3) transitions to the displaced configuration. Aspects of the present invention also relate to a vehicle (1) comprising a bonnet hinge (3).
A control system (10) for controlling the trajectory of a vehicle (300), the control system (10) comprising one or more controller (12), the control system (10) being configured to: receive an operator control input, the operator control input comprising a signal indicative of an input to a steering input interface (14); determine, in dependence on the operator control input, an intent of an operator to adjust a trajectory of the vehicle (300); select, in dependence on the determined intent of the operator, a vehicle trajectory adjustment system (20) from a plurality of available vehicle trajectory adjustment systems (20-2, 20-2, 20-3, 20-4, 20-5, 20-6); determine, in dependence on the selected vehicle trajectory adjustment system (20), a vehicle control signal to operate the selected vehicle trajectory adjustment system (20) so as to cause the vehicle (300) to follow an adjusted vehicle trajectory; and output the vehicle control signal to operate the selected vehicle trajectory adjustment system (20) to cause the vehicle 300 to follow the adjusted vehicle trajectory.
A vehicle comprises an induction motor (22) comprising a stator (80) and a rotor (90). An induction motor control system (50) is configured to: operate the induction motor (22) in a first operating mode and a second operating mode to achieve a first torque value. In the first operating mode the induction motor (22) is operated with a first stator current and a first rotor current and has a first efficiency. In the second operating mode the induction motor (22) is operated with a second stator current and a second rotor current and has a second efficiency, wherein the second rotor current is less than the first rotor current, the second stator current is greater than the first stator current, and the second efficiency is lower than the first efficiency.
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
H02P 29/66 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the rotor
A vehicle (100) comprises a first propulsion unit (20) comprising an induction motor (22) having a stator (80) and a rotor (90). A control system (50) for the vehicle is configured to operate the induction motor (22) in a first operating mode and in a second operating mode to achieve a first torque value. In the first operating mode, the induction motor (22) is operated with a first stator current and a first rotor current. In the second operating mode, the induction motor (22) is operated with a second stator current and a second rotor current, wherein the second rotor current is less than the first rotor current, and the second stator current is greater than the first stator current. The control system (50) is configured to operate the induction motor (22) in the first operating mode or in the second operating mode in dependence at least in part on a temperature of the rotor (90).
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 15/02 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
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
H02P 5/74 - Arrangements specially adapted for regulating or controlling the speed or torque of two or more electric motors controlling two or more AC dynamo-electric motors
H02P 27/04 - 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
H02P 29/66 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the rotor
H02P 29/032 - Preventing damage to the motor, e.g. setting individual current limits for different drive conditions
Examples pertain to a control system (100) for controlling a driver assistance system (200) of a vehicle, the control system comprising one or more processors collectively configured to: obtain (302) a driver attention level input signal (310), the driver attention level input signal indicative of a determined level of driver attention to controlling operation of the vehicle; in dependence on the determined level of driver attention, determine (304) whether the level of driver attention is below a driver attention threshold; and in response to the level of driver attention being determined to be below the driver attention threshold, output a driver assistance system control increase signal (306), the driver assistance system control increase signal to cause an increase in automatic driver assistance functionality to be provided by the driver assistance system (200).
Disclosed herein is a control system (100) for controlling a power supply system (300) of a vehicle, the power supply system comprising a first electrical energy storage module (304) of the vehicle, a second electrical energy storage module (306) of the vehicle, and a power converter (302) configured to connect the second electrical energy storage module to an external power supply external to the vehicle, wherein during charging of the second electrical energy storage module by provision of electrical power from the external power supply. The control system (100) is configured to: receive an electrical power demand signal indicative of a load (308) demand of a load connected to the power supply system (300); receive a temperature signal indicative of a temperature of the power supply system (300); and output a power supply signal to control the power supply system to provide electrical power from: the first electrical energy storage module (304) to the load in dependence on the electrical power demand signal being below a power threshold; or the external power supply via the power converter (302) to the load in dependence on the electrical power demand signal being above the power threshold, wherein the power threshold is an adaptive power threshold dependent on the electrical power demand signal and the temperature signal.
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
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 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
B60L 58/20 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having different nominal voltages
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (100) for controlling a parking assistance system (200) of a vehicle (300). The control system (100) includes one or more controller (110). The control system (100) is configured to receive image data (315) captured by at least one imaging sensor (310) provided on the vehicle (300), the image data (315) representing a scene external to the vehicle (300); and to receive a parking space signal (275) identifying a parking space (P1) for the vehicle (300). The control system (100) processes the image data (315) to identify the presence of a parking space reservation object (PRD1) associated with the identified parking space (P1), and to characterise the identified parking space reservation object (PRD1) as being in one of a first state (S1) in which vehicle access to the parking space (P1) is not possible and a second state (S2) in which vehicle access to the parking space (P2) is possible. In dependence on the parking space reservation object (PRD1) being characterised as being in the first state (S1), the control system (100) is configured to output a request for confirmation that the vehicle (300) is to be parked in the identified parking space (P1). The control system (100) receives a confirmation signal confirming that the vehicle (300) is to be parked in the identified parking space (P1). A parking manoeuvre request signal (105A) is output to the parking assistance system (200) to perform a parking manoeuvre to park the vehicle (300) in the identified parking space (P1) when the parking space reservation object (PRD1) is characterised as being in the second state (S2). Aspects of the invention also relate to a system (160), a vehicle (300), a method (500) and a computer readable instructions.
Aspects and embodiments of the invention relate to a hydraulic control apparatus (17), to an actuator system (16), and to a vehicle (1). The apparatus (17) is for a piston actuator (502) of an active suspension system (104) of a vehicle (1). The apparatus (17) comprises unsprung and sprung arrangements (518, 520), arranged to be positioned on unsprung and sprung masses (101, 102) of the vehicle (1), respectively. The unsprung arrangement (518) comprises a first to third hydraulic galleries (G1, G2, G3), the third hydraulic gallery (G3) interfaced with the first and second hydraulic galleries (G1, G2) by variable valves (V2, V4). The sprung arrangement (520) comprises a pump (P) comprising first and second ports (PP1, PP2) hydraulically couplable to the first and second hydraulic galleries (G1, G2) by respective first and second couplings (H1, H2) enabling movement of each of the unsprung and sprung arrangements (518, 520) to be decoupled from movement of the other.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land; powertrains for
land vehicles; engines and motors for land vehicles;
trailers and carts; exterior and interior trim for vehicles;
automotive body kits comprising external structural parts of
vehicles; seats for vehicles; arm rests for vehicle seats;
safety seats for vehicles; safety belts and harnesses for
vehicles; gears for land vehicles; air pressure pumps;
direction signals for vehicles; airbags; head-rests for
vehicle seats; vehicle head rest covers; wing mirror
protective and vanity covers; car seat covers; covers for
vehicle steering wheels; fitted covers for vehicles; luggage
bags specially adapted for fitting in the boot of vehicles;
car interior organizer bags, nets and trays specially
adapted for fitting in vehicles; tyres and wheels for
vehicles; alloy wheels; wheel trims; wheel rims; hub caps
for wheels; wheel covers; wheel sprockets; dust caps for
tyres; spoilers for vehicles; anti-theft, security and
safety devices and equipment for vehicles; radiator grilles
for vehicles; brake pads and discs; doors for vehicles;
vehicle windows; vehicle windshields; roof windows for
vehicles; skylight windows for vehicles; vehicle bumpers;
vehicle centre consoles sold as parts of vehicles and which
incorporate electronic interfaces; baby, infant and child
seats for vehicles; sun blinds, roof racks, luggage carriers
and nets, cycle carriers, sail board carriers, ski carriers,
and snow chains, all for vehicles; parts, fittings and
accessories for all of the aforesaid goods.
A method of managing fuel in oil 100 in an internal combustion engine of a hybrid electric vehicle, the method comprising: determining an amount of fuel flow into the engine oil during one or more cold start phases of engine operation 110; determining an amount of fuel evaporated from the engine oil during one or more phases of vehicle operation with the engine on 120; determining an amount of fuel evaporated from the engine oil during one or more phases of vehicle operation with the engine off 130; determining a percentage of fuel in the engine oil 140 from the amount of fuel flow into the engine oil and the amount of fuel flow evaporated from the engine oil; and modifying a service interval for the vehicle 150 based on the percentage of fuel in the engine oil.
A control system for a hybrid-electric vehicle, the control system comprising one or more controllers, wherein the control system is configured to: determine a predicted destination for the vehicle; determine an associated confidence value in dependence on the predicted destination; determine a route to be travelled by the vehicle in dependence on the predicted destination; and output a signal to control an energy storage means of the vehicle in dependence on the determined route and associated confidence value, such that the vehicle may travel a portion of the determined route in an electric-only mode.
B60W 20/12 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand using control strategies taking into account route information
A vehicle (10) comprises a plurality of wheels (12, 14) and an adaptive suspension system (20). A control system (50) for the vehicle (10) is configured to: receive at least one input signal (71) indicative of a size, or a change of size, of at least a first wheel of the plurality of wheels (12, 14); determine if there has been an increase in the size of at least the first wheel in dependence on the at least one input signal; and, when it is determined that there has been an increase in the size of at least the first wheel, output a control signal (61- 64) to reduce a maximum wheel travel of the adaptive suspension system (41-44).
A control system for a vehicle includes input means, memory means, and processing means, wherein a wake-up engine is arranged to determine a timestamp in dependence on a predetermined event associated with activation of the wake-up engine, analyse a received audio signal to detect an acoustic event indicative of a wake-up signal for a client application, provide an indication of the timestamp and an indication of the detection of the acoustic event comprising an indication of a time of a predetermined point in the audio signal associated with the acoustic event, wherein the indication is relative to the timestamp, wherein the client application is arranged to receive the indication of the timestamp and the indication of the detection, determine a current timestamp in dependence on receiving the indication of the detection, and determine, in dependence on the current timestamp, the first timestamp, and the indication of the time of the predetermined point in the audio signal, a position of the audio signal in the first buffer for initiating an audio session.
A control system (100, 200) for a vehicle suspension system of a vehicle (900) is disclosed. The control system is configured to: determine that the vehicle is operating in a precondition state in dependence on an actuator power supply status; and output a first damping control signal to an adaptive damping system of the vehicle in dependence on the determination. The first damping control signal is configured to cause the adaptive damping system to activate a first damping control mode in which a predetermined level of damping is provided to the vehicle.
B60G 17/018 - 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 surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the use of a specific signal treatment or control method
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (100) for controlling a recovery mode of a vehicle (200) for recovery of an object connected to a hitch point (210A-B) of the vehicle (200), the control system (100) comprising one or more processors (120) collectively configured to: receive suspension data (160) from a suspension system (225) of the vehicle (200), the suspension data (160) being indicative of a vertical load on one or more wheels (280A-D) of the vehicle (200); receive gradient data (162) indicative of a gradient of the vehicle (200); determine, in dependence on the suspension data (160) and gradient data (162), a weight distribution of the vehicle (200); and determine, in dependence on the determined weight distribution, a distribution of torque to be applied to the wheels (280A-D) of the vehicle (200) so as to match the weight distribution between the one or more wheels (280A-D); and output, in dependence on the determined distribution of torque, a first control signal (170) to a torque delivery system of the vehicle (200) to redistribute torque applied to the wheels (280A-D) of the vehicle (200) so as to match the weight distribution between the one or more wheels (280A-D). Aspects of the invention also related to a system incorporating a control system (100) and torque delivery system (220) of the vehicle (200), a vehicle (200) incorporating a control system (100), and a method (300) of controlling a recovery mode of a vehicle (200).
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (100) for controlling a recovery mode of a vehicle (200) for recovery of an object connected to a hitch point (210A-B) of the vehicle (200), the control system (100) comprising one or more processors (120) collectively configured to: receive a tractive effort signal (160) indicative of a threshold of tractive effort required by one or more wheels (280A-D) of the vehicle (200) to move the object; receive torque data (162) from a torque delivery system (225) of the vehicle (200), wherein the torque data (162) is indicative of a torque applied to the one or more wheels (280A-D) of the vehicle (200); determine, in dependence on the torque data (162), a tractive effort of the one or more wheels (280A-D) of the vehicle (200); and output a control signal (170) to a braking system of the vehicle (200) to control a braking of the one or more wheels (280A-D) as the determined tractive effort approaches the threshold of tractive effort. Aspects of the invention are also related to a system incorporating a control system (100) and a braking system (220) of a vehicle (200), a vehicle (200) incorporating a system or a control system (100), and a method (300) of controlling a recovery mode of a vehicle (200).
Aspects of the present invention relate to a diagnostic apparatus (100) for use in testing an electromechanical actuator system of a vehicle (500). The diagnostic apparatus comprises one or more controllers (110), and the diagnostic apparatus configured to: generate a torque demand signal (155) corresponding to a torque demand profile (300), the torque demand profile configured to cause actuators of the electromechanical actuator system to modify a suspension of the vehicle (402); transmit the torque demand signal to the electromechanical actuator system of the vehicle (404); record a suspension characteristic of the vehicle in response to application of the torque demand signal (406); and output the recorded suspension characteristic of the vehicle (408).
A method (200) and apparatus 10-2 for carrying out the method of mitigating fuel in oil in an internal combustion engine of a hybrid electric vehicle, the method comprising: detecting a first engine start of a drive cycle when the vehicle speed is greater than zero (210); detecting a temperature of engine oil in the engine at the first engine start of the drive cycle (220); determining if the temperature of the engine oil is below an engine oil temperature threshold (230); when the temperature of the engine oil is determined to be below the engine oil temperature threshold, inhibiting an engine stop for a first predetermined time period unless the vehicle speed reaches zero (240).
B60W 20/15 - Control strategies specially adapted for achieving a particular effect
F02D 29/02 - Controlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto peculiar to engines driving vehiclesControlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto peculiar to engines driving variable-pitch propellers
F02D 41/06 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions for engine starting or warming up
F02N 11/08 - Circuits specially adapted for starting of engines
A vehicle (10) comprising: a rear axle mounted axial drive steering gear (12) positioned forward of a rear wheel centre axis (16); and a rear axle mounted active roll control unit (14) positioned forward of the rear wheel centre axis (16).
B62D 7/15 - Steering linkageStub axles or their mountings for individually-pivoted wheels, e.g. on king-pins the pivotal axes being situated in more than one plane transverse to the longitudinal centre line of the vehicle, e.g. all-wheel steering characterised by means varying the ratio between the steering angles of the steered wheels
B62D 21/11 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted with resilient means for suspension
A method (400) and apparatus 10-4 for carrying out the method of mitigating fuel in oil in an internal combustion engine of a hybrid electric vehicle, the method comprising: detecting events in which the engine is on for less than a predetermined engine on duration and a temperature of engine oil in the engine is below a predetermined temperature for the engine on duration (410); counting the detected events (420); when the number of detected events counted reaches a threshold count value and the vehicle speed exceeds a threshold vehicle speed value, running the engine for a predetermined warm up duration or until the temperature of the engine oil exceeds a predetermined warm up temperature (450).
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
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (100) for controlling a recovery mode of a vehicle (200) for recovery of an object connected to a hitch point (210A-B) of the vehicle (200), the control system (100) comprising one or more processors collectively configured to receive lateral position data (160) indicative of a lateral movement and/or rotation of the vehicle (200), receive steering angle data (162) indicative of a steering angle of a first set of wheels (280A-D) of the vehicle (200), determine, in dependence on the lateral position data (160) and steering angle data (162), a further steering angle to be applied to a second set of wheels (280A-D) of the vehicle (200) to control the lateral movement and/or rotation of the vehicle (200) and counter the steering angle of the first set of wheels, and output a control signal (170) to cause a steering system (220) of the vehicle (200) to apply the further steering angle to the second set of wheels (280A-D). Aspects of the invention also relate to a system incorporating the control system (100) and a steering system (220) of a vehicle (200), a vehicle (200) incorporating the control system (100) or the system, and a method (300) of controlling a recovery mode of a vehicle (200).
B62D 9/00 - Steering deflectable wheels not otherwise provided for
B62D 6/00 - Arrangements for automatically controlling steering depending on driving conditions sensed and responded to, e.g. control circuits
B62D 7/15 - Steering linkageStub axles or their mountings for individually-pivoted wheels, e.g. on king-pins the pivotal axes being situated in more than one plane transverse to the longitudinal centre line of the vehicle, e.g. all-wheel steering characterised by means varying the ratio between the steering angles of the steered wheels
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (100) for controlling a recovery mode of a vehicle (200) for recovery of a second vehicle (250) connected to a hitch point (210A-B) of the first vehicle (200), the control system (100) comprising one or more controllers (110), the control system (100) configured to receive (320) a first signal (160) indicative of a gradient of the first vehicle (200); receive (330) a second signal (162) indicative of a rolling resistance between the first vehicle (200) and a surface (270) on which the first vehicle (200) is located; receive (340) a third signal (164) indicative of a load on the hitch point (210A-B) from the second vehicle (250); determine (350), in dependence on the first, second and third signals, a target limit of a torque to be applied by a drivetrain of the first vehicle (200) to move the second vehicle (250); and output (360) a control signal (180) comprising the target limit to a torque delivery system (220) of the first vehicle (200). Aspects of the invention also related to a system incorporating a control system (100) and a torque delivery system (220) of a vehicle (200), a vehicle (200) incorporating a control system (100), and a method (300) of controlling a recovery mode of a first vehicle (200).
B60W 10/04 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units
B60G 17/00 - 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 surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load
B60W 10/22 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of suspension systems
B60W 40/10 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to vehicle motion
Aspects of the present invention relate to a loudspeaker assembly (10) for a vehicle (100). The loudspeaker assembly (10) includes a structural support member (200T) configured to extend transversely across the vehicle (100), the structural support member (200T) being hollow and having a volume (V1) formed therein. A first loudspeaker (220-1) is disposed at a first end (205-1) of the structural support member (200T). A second loudspeaker (220-2) is disposed at a second end (205-2) of the structural support member (200T). The first and second loudspeakers (220-1, 220-2) are acoustically coupled to the volume (V1) formed in the structural support member (200T). Aspects of the present invention also relate to a vehicle body assembly (101) incorporating at least one loudspeaker assembly (10); and a vehicle (100).
H04R 1/28 - Transducer mountings or enclosures designed for specific frequency responseTransducer enclosures modified by provision of mechanical or acoustic impedances, e.g. resonator, damping means
Aspects of the present invention relate to a active roll bar damper assembly (1) suitable for an active roll bar (5). The active roll bar damper assembly (1) includes a first subassembly (15-1) and a second subassembly (15-2) for mounting to the active roll bar (5). The first subassembly (15-1) includes a rigid first mass (17) having a first aperture (27). At least one first spring (21-n) is disposed in the first aperture (27) for positioning between the active roll bar (5) and the first mass (17). The second subassembly (15-2) includes a rigid second mass (37) having a second aperture (47). At least one second spring (41-n) is disposed in the second aperture (47) for positioning between the active roll bar (5) and the first mass (17). The first and second masses (17, 37) are configured to engage each other to limit compression of the first and second springs (21-n, 41-n). Aspects of the present invention also relate to an active roll control system (3) including an active roll bar damper assembly (1); and a vehicle (V).
B60G 21/10 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces not permanently interconnected, e.g. operative only on acceleration, only on deceleration, or only at off-straight position of steering
B60G 13/16 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of vibration-dampers having dynamic absorbers as main damping means, i.e. spring-mass system vibrating out of phase
Aspects relate to systems and methods for pre-emptively managing suspension loads. A control system (100, 200) is configured to receive a driving surface signal (165) indicative of a property of a driving surface ahead of the vehicle (600). The control system is further configured to determine, in dependence on the received driving surface signal and on a current vehicle operational state, an attribute parameter. The attribute parameter, when provided to an actuator (318a, 318b . . . 318z) of the suspension system, causes the actuator to act to control a suspension force acting on the suspension system due to a movement of the vehicle along the driving surface to be below a predetermined suspension force value. The control system is further configured to output an actuator control signal (155) to the actuator of the suspension system to control the actuator in dependence on the determined attribute parameter.
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (100, 200) for a vehicle suspension system of a vehicle (800). The control system is configured to perform a test for testing operation of an isolation switch (430). The vehicle suspension system comprises an actuator power supply (450) configured to supply power to the vehicle suspension system. The actuator power supply is configured to be electrically connected to the vehicle suspension system via the isolation switch. The control system is configured to: receive a shutdown indicator signal indicating that the vehicle is in a shutdown state (530); output an open isolation switch signal (524) configured to open the isolation switch in dependence on the shutdown indicator signal; receive an open isolation switch confirmation signal (516) indicative of the isolation switch being open; determine whether the open isolation switch confirmation signal is received within a predetermined time period; and output a test pass signal or a test failure signal in dependence on the determination.
B60G 17/0185 - 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 surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the use of a specific signal treatment or control method for failure detection
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SUSPENSION DAMPING FORCE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD
A control system configured to control a damping force of an actuator of an active suspension system of a vehicle in response to an external disturbance of a wheel with which the actuator is associated, includes one or more controllers and configured to: receive a sensed displacement parameter indicative of suspension displacement associated with the wheel; determine whether a condition is satisfied, wherein satisfaction of the condition requires the sensed displacement parameter to indicate a transition from a suspension displacing phase associated with the external disturbance to a suspension restoring phase associated with the external disturbance, and wherein satisfaction of the condition depends on an amount of suspension displacement indicated by the sensed displacement parameter; and output a signal to control the damping force to be greater, during the suspension restoring phase associated with the external disturbance, than if the condition is not satisfied, in dependence on satisfaction of the condition.
B60G 17/0165 - 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 surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input to an external condition, e.g. rough road surface, side wind
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 surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the type of sensor or the arrangement thereof
A cupholder system for a vehicle includes: a cupholder assembly comprising a first cupholder opening; a lid configured to, when in a closed position, cover at least the first cupholder opening, and when in an open position, uncover the first cupholder opening; and an actuation system configured to, in dependence on an electrical signal, deploy the lid in a first path to the open position and deploy the cupholder assembly in a second path from a stowed position to a deployed position.
B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated
A method (100) and apparatus (10-1) for carrying out the method of mitigating fuel in oil in an internal combustion engine of a hybrid electric vehicle. the method comprising: detecting one or more of a catalyst temperature and a turbine temperature (110); and when the one or more of the catalyst temperature and the turbine temperature exceeds a first temperature threshold, limiting engine torque below a threshold engine torque required for the operation of an enrichment phase of engine operation (120). wherein the enrichment phase of engine operation provides a lambda value less than 1.
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
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (100) for controlling a camera system (210a-e) of a vehicle (200), the control system (100) comprising one or more controllers (110), the control system (100) configured to receive (310) motion data (160) of the vehicle (200), determine (320) whether to operate the camera system (210a-e) of the vehicle (200) in a fixed exposure control mode or an automatic exposure control mode using the motion data ("a determination"), and output (330), to the camera system (210a-e) of the vehicle (200), a control signal (170) to request the camera system (210a-e) to operate in the fixed exposure control mode or the automatic exposure control mode in accordance with the determination. Aspects of the present invention also relate to a system incorporating a control system (100) and one or more cameras (210a- e) mounted on a vehicle (200), a vehicle (200) incorporating a control system (100), and a method (300) of controlling a camera system (210a-e) of a vehicle (200).
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (106) for controlling a transmission (104) of a vehicle (100). The transmission includes at least first and second clutches (120, 122), engagement of which is controllable to select output drive ratios of the transmission. The control system includes a controller (124) configured to: while a first output drive ratio is selected due to the first clutch (120) being engaged and the second clutch (122) being disengaged, receive (202) an indication of a vehicle parameter (106); determine (204), in dependence on the indication of the vehicle parameter (106), that a manual shift is likely to be initiated; responsive to determining that the manual shift is likely to be initiated, output a signal to cause the second clutch (122) to partially engage (206); and responsive to receiving a manual shift input confirming initiation of the manual shift, output a signal to cause the first clutch (120) to disengage and the second clutch (122) to fully engage (208), thereby to change from the first output drive ratio to a second output drive ratio.
F16H 61/02 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion characterised by the signals used
F16H 61/06 - Smoothing ratio shift by controlling rate of change of fluid pressure
F16H 61/684 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion specially adapted for stepped gearings without interruption of drive
A vehicle structure includes a power supply pack assembly and a body portion. The power supply pack assembly comprises a cross member and one or more pack modules of the power supply pack assembly supported on the cross member. The vehicle structure comprises a side impact system comprising a first sacrificial zone that extends laterally in an inboard direction with respect to the furthest outboard lateral extent of the cross member on a corresponding side of the power supply pack assembly, so that in the event of a side impact of sufficient force to the vehicle structure corresponding to the side of the body portion and corresponding side of the power supply pack assembly, the cross member is impacted prior to any exhaustion of the first sacrificial zone, such that the power supply pack assembly is displaced laterally relative to the body portion.
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
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
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
Aspects relate to a control system and method for a vehicle suspension system in a vehicle. The control system (100, 200) is configured to: receive a disturbance angle (316) of a roll bar of the vehicle suspension system, the disturbance angle indicative of a determined relative angular displacement between ends of the roll bar caused by the vehicle interacting with a driving surface; receive a displacement value (322) of an actuator motor of the actuator of the vehicle suspension system, the displacement value of the actuator motor indicative of a sensed displacement of the actuator motor caused by the vehicle interacting with the driving surface; determine, in dependence on the disturbance angle of the roll bar and the displacement value of the actuator motor, a torque estimation (332), the torque estimation representing an expected torque provided by the actuator motor to a roll bar connected to the actuator motor; and output the torque estimation to a further vehicle system.
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (100, 200) for a vehicle suspension system of a vehicle. The vehicle suspension system comprises a plurality of connected subsystems (302, 304, 306). The control system comprises one or more controllers (110). The control system is configured to: determine if a first subsystem (302) of the plurality of connected subsystems has entered a fault state (312-2), wherein the fault state is an abnormal operating state (402); determine a compensatory operating state (314-2, 316-2) of a further subsystem of the plurality of electrically connected subsystems, in dependence on determining that the first subsystem has entered the fault state, wherein the further subsystem operating in the compensatory operating state, with the first subsystem operating in the fault state, causes the vehicle suspension system to operate in a higher vehicle stability mode in comparison to the vehicle suspension system operating with the first subsystem operating in the fault state without the further subsystem operating in the compensatory operating state (404); and output, to the further subsystem, in dependence on determining the compensatory operating state, a compensatory operation signal (155) to cause the further subsystem to operate in the compensatory operating state with the first subsystem operating in the fault state (406).
B60G 17/0185 - 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 surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the use of a specific signal treatment or control method for failure detection
B60W 30/04 - Control of vehicle driving stability related to roll-over prevention
B60W 40/10 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to vehicle motion
A control system (100) for a traction battery (1000) in an electrically powered vehicle. The control system (100) is configured to: receive a journey start time (102) indicative of a time at which the traction battery will be used to power the vehicle; calculate, using the journey start time (102), and in dependence on a target battery charge level (104) and a target battery operating temperature range (106), a charging start time (108) at which to start charging of the traction battery (1000) to: charge the traction battery toward the target battery charge level by the journey start time; and heat the traction battery, due to charging of the traction battery, toward a temperature within the target battery operating temperature range, by the journey start time; and output the determined charging start time (108).
B60L 58/13 - Maintaining the SoC within a determined range
B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
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
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
Embodiments of the present invention provide a vehicle drivetrain assembly operable in a first mode and a second mode. The vehicle drivetrain assembly comprises: a drive unit arranged to generate power to drive a vehicle (1); an automatic transmission comprising a torque converter and operatively coupled to the drive unit to receive the power; and a control system comprising one or more controllers (11), the control system being arranged to adjustably limit the maximum torque delivered to the transmission from the drive unit. When the automatic transmission is in first gear with the torque converter stalled, the control system limits the maximum torque to a first level when the vehicle drivetrain assembly is in the first mode and to a second level when the vehicle drivetrain assembly is in the second mode, the first level being lower than the second level.
F16H 59/52 - Inputs being a function of the status of the machine, e.g. position of doors or safety belts dependent on the weight of the machine, e.g. change in weight resulting from passengers boarding a bus
F16H 59/58 - Inputs being a function of the status of the machine, e.g. position of doors or safety belts dependent on signals from the steering
Aspects and embodiments of the invention relate to a hydraulic control apparatus (17), an actuator system (16), and a vehicle (1). The hydraulic control apparatus (17) is for first and second piston actuators (502L, 502R) of an active suspension system (104) of a vehicle (1). The hydraulic control apparatus (17) comprises: a first hydraulic gallery (G1L) hydraulically couplable to a first fluid chamber (C1) of the first piston actuator (502L); a second hydraulic gallery (G2L) hydraulically couplable to a second fluid chamber (C2) of the first piston actuator (502L); a third hydraulic gallery (G1R) hydraulically couplable to a first fluid chamber (C1) of the second piston actuator (502R); a fourth hydraulic gallery (G2R) hydraulically couplable to a second fluid chamber (C2) of the second piston actuator (502R); and a fifth hydraulic gallery (G3) to hydraulically interconnect the first, second, third, and fourth hydraulic galleries (G1L, G2L, G1R, G2R).
B60G 21/073 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces permanently interconnected fluid between wheels on the same axle but on different sides of the vehicle, i.e. the left and right wheel suspensions being interconnected
B60G 17/016 - 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 surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input
The present invention relates to a control system (200) for a vehicle display system. The vehicle display system (300) is configured to display information relating to the operation of a powertrain (102) of the vehicle (100, 700). The control system (200) comprises an input (204) configured to receive restriction data (502) relating to a speed restriction of the vehicle (100, 700) and speed data (504) comprising a speed the vehicle (100, 700) is travelling; a processor (202) configured to determine from the restriction data (502) and the speed data (504) whether a predetermined criterion is met; and an output (206) configured to output a signal to display an indication that the vehicle (100, 700) is subject to a speed restriction when the predetermined criterion is met. Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system, to a vehicle display system, to a computer readable data carrier and to a vehicle.
B60K 35/28 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the type of the output information, e.g. video entertainment or vehicle dynamics informationOutput arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the purpose of the output information, e.g. for attracting the attention of the driver
B60K 35/29 - Instruments characterised by the way in which information is handled, e.g. showing information on plural displays or prioritising information according to driving conditions
A control system for a media player includes a media player application associated with a first set of account credentials for accessing a remote streaming media source to receive streaming media content to output the streaming media on the media player, a digital personal assistant application associated with a second set of account credentials for accessing the remote streaming media source to receive streaming media content to output the streaming media on the media player, a streaming media source interface component for receiving account credentials to access the remote streaming media source and a command for requesting media from the remote streaming media source and a streaming media source manager arranged to dynamically select one of the media player application and the digital personal assistant application to provide one of the respective first and second sets of account credentials to the streaming media source interface component to access the remote streaming media source.
H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
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VEHICLE OPERATING MODE FOR AN OPEN VEHICLE TAILGATE EVENT
There is provided a method (400), a computer program (308) and a control system (300) for a vehicle (1). The control system comprises one or more controllers (301), wherein the control system is configured to: in a first operating mode (401), control a loudspeaker system (206) of the vehicle to direct audio output into a cabin (3) of the vehicle; and in a second, user-requestable operating mode (402), control the loudspeaker system of the vehicle to direct audio output to a vehicle-rearward location relative to the audio output in the first operating mode, wherein the second operating mode requires a rear tailgate closure (506), (508) of a rear cargo area (2) of the vehicle to be opened.
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
H04S 7/00 - Indicating arrangementsControl arrangements, e.g. balance control
Disclosed herein are examples of an end cap (100) for a battery module housing of an electric vehicle (800). The end cap (100) comprises an electrically conductive end cap housing (102), configured to connect to an end of a traction battery housing. The end cap (100) comprises an electrically insulating busbar connector housing (104) fixed within the end cap housing (102). The end cap (100) comprises an electrically conductive busbar connector (106) fixed within the busbar connector housing (104). The busbar connector housing (104) is configured to electrically isolate the busbar connector (106) from the end cap housing (102). The busbar connector (106) is configured to connect to a module busbar of a battery module inside the battery module housing, and provide a terminal outside the battery module housing to allow for electrical connection to the module busbar.
H01M 50/244 - Secondary casingsRacksSuspension devicesCarrying devicesHolders characterised by their mounting method
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 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
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
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (500) for controlling a steering actuator (310) of a vehicle (100), the control system (10) comprising one or more controllers (400), the control system (500) comprising input means (430) for receiving a driver control signal (505) indicative of a driver steering input at a steering control (200) of the vehicle (100), and autonomous trajectory data (545, 1045) indicative of an autonomous trajectory (710) for the vehicle (100), processing means (410) arranged to determine (610, 1110), in dependence on the driver control signal (505), a change in driving state of the vehicle (100) and, when the change in driving state occurs, to, determine (620, 1120), in dependence on the driver control signal (505), a driver trajectory (720) for the vehicle (100), determine (640, 1140) an error input (535, 1035) to a steering controller (550) in dependence on the autonomous trajectory (710) and the driver trajectory (720), determine a control input (550, 1050) for the steering actuator (310) of the vehicle (100) in dependence on the error input (640, 1140), determine (660) one or more limits (830, 840) for a magnitude of the control input for the steering actuator (310) in dependence on one or more parameters (517, 1017) associated with the vehicle, to limit a force applied to the steering control (200) and output means (445) for outputting a signal (445, 585, 1085) indicative of the control input for the steering actuator (310) of the vehicle (100).
Aspects of the present invention relate to a battery cell stack (200) for a battery (400). The battery cell stack (200) comprises a first battery cell (202); a second battery cell (202) arranged adjacently to the first battery cell (202); and a spacer (100) positioned between the first and second battery cells (202). The spacer (100) comprises a compressible pad (102), and a support element (104) supporting the compressible pad (102). The spacer (100) is compressible between the first and second battery cells (202).
H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
H01M 10/658 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by thermal insulation or shielding
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
H01M 50/291 - 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
H01M 50/293 - 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 the material
Aspects of the present invention relate to a spacer (100) for positioning between two adjacent battery cells (202) of a battery cell stack (200). The spacer (100) includes a compressible pad (102) and a support element (104) supporting the compressible pad (102). The compressible pad (102) and the support element (104) are configured to be at least partly compressed between adjacent battery cells (202) of the battery cell stack (200).
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/291 - 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
H01M 50/293 - 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 the material
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
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
Aspects of the present invention relate to a vehicle haptic system (100) for vibrating at least one foot (205) of an occupant (2000) of a vehicle (1000), the vehicle haptic system (100) comprising at least one foot haptic module (3000) for positioning in a footrest or floor portion (105) of a vehicle (1000), the at least one foot haptic module (3000) comprising at least one haptic transducer (320), wherein the at least one haptic transducer (320) is configured to receive a haptic signal (410) and generate a vibration (425) according to the haptic signal (410).
Aspects of the present invention relate to a vehicle haptic system (100) for vibrating a body part of an occupant of a vehicle, the vehicle haptic system (100) comprising at least one audio speaker (310) for converting an audio signal to sound waves; at least one haptic transducer (305) for generating a vibration according to a haptic signal; a memory (316) storing at least one media track (317), the at least one media track (317) comprising at least one audio signal (405) to drive the at least one audio speaker (310); and at least one haptic signal (410) to drive the at least one haptic transducer (305); a control system (315) in communication with the at least one audio speaker (310) and the at least one haptic transducer (305), and configured to cause the at least one audio speaker (310) to convert the at least one audio signal (405) to sound waves, and cause the at least one haptic transducer (305) to vibrate according to the at least one haptic signal (410).
A61H 23/02 - Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibrationSuction-vibration massageMassage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive
Aspects of the present invention relate to a vehicle haptic system (100), the vehicle haptic system (100) comprising at least one vehicle seat (105) comprising a backrest portion (110) for supporting an occupant (2000) of the at least one vehicle seat (105); a first set of at least one haptic transducer (305a) for generating a vibration (425) according to a haptic signal (410), wherein the at least one haptic transducer of the first set (305a) is disposed along a central, longitudinal, axis (115) of the backrest portion (110); and a second set of at least one haptic transducer (305b) for generating a vibration according to a haptic signal (410), wherein the at least one haptic transducer of the second set (305b) is disposed in a position laterally offset from the central, longitudinal, axis (115) of the backrest portion (110), wherein the at least one haptic transducer of the first set (305a) is configured to receive a first haptic signal (410a), and the at least one haptic transducer of the second set (305b) is configured to receive a second haptic signal (410b), separate from the first haptic signal (410a).
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (100) for controlling a powertrain system (20) of a hybrid vehicle (300) comprising an engine (202) and an electric traction motor (216), the control system (100) comprising one or more processors (120), the one or more processors (120) collectively configured to receive (410) a first input signal (160) indicative of one or more operating conditions of the vehicle, wherein the one or more operating conditions comprise an available battery power of the electric traction motor (216); determine (420), in dependence on the first input signal (160), whether to reserve a first portion of a power capability of the electric traction motor (216) for use in performing an engine start; and output (430) a control signal (170) to the powertrain system (20) to withhold the first portion of the power capability from use in delivering power to a drivetrain of the vehicle (300) in accordance with the determination, and to make available a second portion of the power capability for delivering power to the drivetrain of the vehicle (300). Aspects of the invention are also related to a system incorporating a control system (100) and a powertrain system (20) comprising an engine (202) and an electric traction motor (216), a vehicle (300) incorporating a control system (100), and a method (400) of controlling the powertrain system (20) of the vehicle (300).
B60K 6/38 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the driveline clutches
B60K 6/387 - Actuated clutches, i.e. clutches engaged or disengaged by electric, hydraulic or mechanical actuating means
B60W 10/02 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of driveline clutches
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 10/26 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of energy storage means for electrical energy, e.g. batteries or capacitors
B60W 20/10 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand
B60W 20/11 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand using model predictive control [MPC] strategies, i.e. control methods based on models predicting performance
B60W 20/13 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand in order to stay within battery power input or output limitsControlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand in order to prevent overcharging or battery depletion
B60W 20/40 - Controlling the engagement or disengagement of prime movers, e.g. for transition between prime movers
B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
B60W 30/192 - Mitigating problems related to power-up or power-down of the driveline, e.g. start-up of a cold engine
B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
B60K 6/26 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the motors or the generators
B60W 40/12 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to parameters of the vehicle itself
Aspects and embodiments of the invention relate to a control system (100), an automatic transmission system (10), a vehicle (1), a method (300), and computer readable instructions, for controlling an automatic transmission (12) of a vehicle (1), comprising: in a first mode, controlling (310) the automatic transmission (12) according to a first shift map (400) which defines downshift thresholds for a speed parameter as functions of accelerator input, wherein each downshift threshold is defined by a unique function; in a second mode, controlling (350) the automatic transmission (12) according to a second shift map (500) which defines downshift thresholds for the speed parameter as functions of accelerator input, wherein at least two downshift thresholds are defined by a common function; receiving (320) a signal indicative of a rate of increase in accelerator input; and switching (340) from the first mode to the second mode, in dependence on the rate of increase in accelerator input exceeding a threshold rate, and regardless of whether a downshift threshold of the first shift map (400) is crossed.
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system, a vehicle, a method, and computer readable instructions. The control system is suitable for managing the torque of a vehicle. The control system comprises one or more controllers, and is configured to receive, at the one or more controllers, current torque availability data for each of a plurality of torque actuators of a propulsion system of the vehicle, the torque availability data representative of an amount of torque available for supply by the respective torque actuator of the propulsion system of the vehicle. The control system is further configured to receive, at the one or more controllers, a torque intervention request to either increase or decrease the torque supplied by the propulsion system of the vehicle; and to generate, by the one or more controllers, a predicted torque profile of the torque intervention request. The control system is then configured to predict, by the one or more controllers, one or more torque actuators of the plurality of torque actuators to be used in the torque intervention, the prediction being based upon the predicted torque profile and the torque availability data of each of the one or more torque actuators. The torque intervention request can then be adjusted based upon the predicted one or more torque actuators of the plurality of torque actuators; and implemented to increase or decrease the torque supplied by the propulsion system of the vehicle.
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
