A forming device for hot forming a component, such as a steel door panel for a vehicle, is provided. The forming device includes an upper cam slide and a lower fill slide which form a heated steel blank into the component therebetween. The upper cam slide and the lower fill slide are designed to form the desired shape and material properties in the component, such that no post forming operations are needed. The lower fill slide also retracts from the upper cam slide after forming the component, such that the component can be easily removed from the forming device and a backdraft situation is avoided.
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Transportation of passengers; passenger transportation
services, namely, travel by automated vehicles; passenger
transportation services, namely, coordinating the pickup and
drop-off of passengers at designated or directed locations
by land; transportation of passengers by vehicle through a
network of transportation providers; shipping and delivery
services, namely, pickup, transportation, and delivery of
goods by various modes of transportation; transportation
services, namely, providing temporary use of vehicles; ride
sharing services; car sharing services; leasing of vehicles;
rental of vehicles. Manufacture of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies;
manufacture of tooling for the production of vehicle parts,
components, and assemblies. Design and engineering of vehicle parts, components, and
assemblies; design and engineering of tooling for the
production of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies;
design and development of computer software and computer
hardware; design, development, and engineering of advanced
driver assistance systems, semi-automated driving systems,
and automated driving systems; computer programming;
maintenance and updating of computer software; monitoring of
computer systems by remote access to ensure proper
functioning; research and development; technical research in
the fields of advanced driver assistance systems,
semi-automated driving systems, and automated driving
systems; vehicle roadworthiness testing.
A vehicular driver monitoring system includes a camera disposed within an interior cabin of a vehicle and that views at least the head of a driver of the vehicle. The vehicular driver monitoring system, while the driver is operating the vehicle, and based at least in part on processing of image data captured by the camera, determines a current behavior of the driver. Based at least in part on (i) speed of the vehicle and (ii) traffic ahead of the vehicle, a current operating condition of the vehicle is determined. The vehicular driver monitoring system determines distraction of the driver based on (i) the determined current behavior of the driver and (ii) the determined current operating condition of the equipped vehicle.
B60W 50/16 - Tactile feedback to the driver, e.g. vibration or force feedback to the driver on the steering wheel or the accelerator pedal
B60W 30/165 - Control of distance between vehicles, e.g. keeping a distance to preceding vehicle automatically following the path of a preceding lead vehicle, e.g. "electronic tow-bar"
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
A vehicular automated parking system includes a plurality of cameras disposed at a vehicle and viewing exterior of the vehicle. When the vehicle is parked in a parking space and a rearward parked vehicle is parked behind the vehicle, the vehicular automated parking system determines a rearward limit of the parking space, which establishes a boundary for stopping the vehicle. The parking space is a parallel parking space that is oriented along a road at which the parking space is located. Based at least in part on processing of image data captured by at least one camera of the plurality of cameras, the vehicular automated parking system controls the vehicle to leave the parking space in a manner that avoids the rearward parked vehicle and/or that avoids contacting a curb along one side of the parking space.
B60W 30/00 - Purposes of road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit, e.g. of systems using conjoint control of vehicle sub-units
B60R 1/27 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view providing all-round vision, e.g. using omnidirectional cameras
An actuator assembly of an actuation system for a closure member of a vehicle is provided. The actuator assembly includes an actuator housing including a sensor housing. The actuator assembly also includes an electric motor disposed in the actuator housing and configured to rotate a driven shaft operably coupled to an extensible member that is coupled to one of a body or the closure member for opening or closing the closure member. The actuator assembly also includes an actuator controller disposed in the sensor housing of the actuator housing and coupled to electric motor and an accelerometer configured to sense movement of the closure member. The actuator controller is configured to detect the movement of the closure member using the accelerometer. The actuator controller then controls the opening or closing of the closure member based on the movement of the closure member using the electric motor.
E05F 15/41 - Detection by monitoring transmitted force or torqueSafety couplings with activation dependent upon torque or force, e.g. slip couplings
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
A vehicular trailering assist system includes a camera disposed at a vehicle and viewing at least rearward of the vehicle and at least a portion of a hitch of the vehicle. The vehicular trailering assist system, via processing of captured image data, detects a plurality of trailers viewed by the camera and selects a target trailer. The system determines location of the hitch of the vehicle and a trailer coupler of the target trailer and determines a trailer angle of the target trailer relative to the vehicle. The system may determine a path between the vehicle and the target trailer based on the hitch of the vehicle, the trailer coupler of the target trailer and the determined trailer angle. The system, based on the determined path, may control steering of the vehicle during a reversing maneuver that reverses the vehicle along the determined path toward the target trailer.
B60R 1/26 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view to the rear of the vehicle
B60W 10/04 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units
B60W 10/18 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
B60W 10/20 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of steering systems
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
A vehicle body assembly includes a body in white structure that has a front portion and a pair of front rails that extend in spaced and parallel relationship with one another at the front portion. An electric motor that has a motor housing casting is coupled to the front rails of the body in white structure. The motor housing casting includes at least one attachment for connecting to vehicle components.
A power-operated drive unit for a closure panel of a cargo bed of a motor vehicle has a storage box; a first power-operated drive unit mounted in the storage box; a furling mechanism mounted in the storage box; a linkage mechanism having a first portion configured for connection to the closure panel and a second portion connected to the furling mechanism; and a control system for controlling actuation of the first power-operated drive unit to cause movement of the linkage mechanism to move the closure panel between a retracted position stored within the furling mechanism in the storage box and a deployed position covering the cargo bed.
E05F 15/643 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for horizontally-sliding wings operated by flexible elongated pulling elements, e.g. belts, chains or cables
B60J 7/08 - Non-fixed roofsRoofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position
E05D 15/06 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane
12.
VEHICULAR DRIVING ASSIST SYSTEM WITH TIRE WEAR DETERMINATION
A vehicular driving assist system includes a sensor disposed at a wheel well of a vehicle and operable to capture sensor data. An electronic control unit (ECU) includes electronic circuitry and associated software, and the electronic circuitry includes a data processor for processing sensor data captured by the sensor. The system, via processing at the data processor of sensor data captured by the sensor, detects wear level of a tire disposed at the wheel well of the vehicle. Based at least in part on processing at the ECU of sensor data captured by the sensor disposed at the wheel well of the vehicle, the system may adjust control of a collision avoidance system of the vehicle to adjust when the collision avoidance system commences braking or may adjust control of an adaptive cruise control system of the vehicle to establish a gap between the vehicle and a leading vehicle.
A latch assembly for a vehicle closure member including a frame plate, a ratchet rotatably mounted to the frame plate, a pawl assembly rotatably mounted to the frame plate for holding the ratchet in a primary striker capture position and for releasing the ratchet to allow the ratchet to rotate toward a striker releasing position during a non-crash state of the latch assembly, and a secondary pawl rotatably mounted to the frame plate for holding the ratchet in a secondary striker capture position during a crash state of the latch assembly.
A communication system includes a server operable to communicate with vehicles located remote from the server. The server is operable to receive an indication of an event that occurs remote from the server. The indication identifies a location associated with the event. The server, responsive to receiving the indication of the event, establishes a geofence that bounds the location associated with the event. The server transmits information pertaining to the established geofence to at least one of the group consisting of (i) a vehicle within the established geofence and (ii) a vehicle within a threshold distance of the established geofence. When a vehicle that received the transmitted information is within the established geofence, the server receives, from the respective vehicle within the established geofence, information derived from sensor data captured by at least one sensor of the vehicle within the established geofence.
A latch assembly for a closure member of a motor vehicle, including a ratchet and pawl assembly and a power release mechanism having a power release gear movable by a motor in a single direction to actuate the ratchet and pawl assembly, with a blocking mechanism movable in response to movement of the power release gear between a blocking position, whereat rotation of power release gear is impeded, and an unblocking position, whereat rotation of the power gear is permitted.
A seat assembly for an automotive vehicle has a seat base, a seat cushion, and a swivel mechanism. The swivel mechanism includes a lower plate fixedly coupled to the seat base by a structure attachment, an upper plate rotatably coupled to the lower plate, and a modular carrier assembly fixedly coupled to the upper plate and fixedly coupled to the seat cushion. The modular carrier assembly includes a tubular frame fixedly coupled to the upper plate. The tubular frame includes a front portion and a rear portion extending between a left portion and a right portion with the tubular frame surrounding around an opening extending vertically therethrough providing vertical access to lower attachment holes in the seat base.
B60N 2/14 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable rotatable, e.g. to permit easy access
17.
METHODS TO CONTROL AND MONITOR SEAT HEAT AND VENT SYSTEMS FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND DEGRADATION
An active suspension control system for a vehicle includes an unsprung mass coupled to a sprung mass by a spring, and an actuator disposed between the unsprung mass and the sprung mass and configured to apply a force therebetween. The active suspension control system also includes a controller in functional communication with the actuator. The controller is configured to cause the actuator to vary the application of the force based on a force command signal. The controller is configured to determine the force command signal based on at least one of: a linear quadratic control technique, or an impedance control technique that uses a low-pass filtered actual-value signal.
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
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
Example embodiments of a sensor assembly for a vehicle include: an optical sensor; a housing defining an interior chamber for holding the optical sensor; and a heated cover attached the housing and enclosing the interior chamber. In some embodiments, the heated cover includes: a substrate overlying the optical sensor; a conductive layer affixed to the substrate and overlying a field-of-view (FOV) of the optical sensor; and a heater wire attached to the substrate and at least partially surrounding the FOV. In some embodiments, each of the substrate and the conductive layer are transparent at a wavelength of light used by the optical sensor.
H05B 3/84 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields
A vehicular driving assist system includes (i) a forward-viewing camera disposed at a windshield of a vehicle viewing forward of the vehicle through the windshield and (ii) an in-cabin camera disposed at an interior rearview mirror assembly in an interior cabin of the vehicle and viewing at least a steering wheel of the vehicle. The forward-viewing camera and the in-cabin camera are operable to capture image data. Image data captured by the forward-viewing camera is processed for at least one advanced driver assistance system and to determine a hazardous condition ahead of the vehicle. Based at least in part on processing of image data captured by the in-cabin camera, at least one hand of a driver of the vehicle is determined to not be on the steering wheel of the vehicle during approach of the vehicle to the determined hazardous condition.
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
G06V 40/10 - Human or animal bodies, e.g. vehicle occupants or pedestriansBody parts, e.g. hands
21.
VEHICULAR DRIVING ASSIST SYSTEM WITH TRAFFIC JAM PROBABILITY DETERMINATION
A vehicular driving assist system includes a forward-viewing camera disposed at a vehicle and viewing at least forward of the vehicle through a windshield of the vehicle. With the vehicle traveling along a traffic lane of a multi-lane road, the system, based at least in part on processing of image data captured by the forward-viewing camera, determines traffic attributes for the traffic lane along which the equipped vehicle is traveling and at least one adjacent traffic lane of the multi-lane road that is adjacent to the traffic lane along which the vehicle is traveling. The system determines traffic jam probability for each respective traffic lane of the multi-lane road based at least in part on the determined traffic attributes. Based on the determined traffic jam probability for each respective traffic lane of the multi-lane road, the traffic lane that has the lowest determined respective traffic jam probability may be determined.
A door assembly for a vehicle includes a body that has an A pillar, a C pillar, a cant rail extending between a top of the A pillar and a top of the C pillar, and a rocker rail that extends between a bottom of the A pillar and a bottom of the C pillar. A front door is moveably connected to the A pillar along a front connector, and has a front B pillar region spaced from the front connector. A rear door is moveably connected to the C pillar along a rear connector, and has a rear B pillar region spaced from the rear connector. The front and rear doors are moveable into a closed position in which the front B pillar region of the front door and the rear B pillar region of the rear door overlie one another to close the body.
E05B 83/38 - Locks for passenger or like doors for pillar-less vehicles, i.e.vehicles where a front and a back door engage each other in the closed position
A latch assembly for a motor vehicle including a ratchet assembly for retaining and releasing a striker, a pawl assembly for holding the ratchet assembly in one of a primary latched position and a secondary latched position, and for allowing the ratchet assembly to move to a fully unlatched position to release the striker, and a power release mechanism having a motor and a power release gear, where the motor is operable to rotate the power release gear in a first direction to move the pawl to allow the ratchet assembly to move from the primary latched position to the secondary latched position, and to rotate the power release gear in a second opposite direction to move the pawl to allow the ratchet assembly to move from the secondary latched position to the fully unlatched position.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
B60R 5/02 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at front of vehicle
A swivel mechanism (20) for a seat assembly for use in an automotive vehicle has a base plate (38), a swivel plate (92) pivotally coupled to the base plate and having an inner flange (96), an outer ring (106), and an outer flange (108). The swivel mechanism also includes a retaining ring (54) having a ring portion (60) and fixedly coupled to the base plate with the inner flange (96) spaced axially between the ring portion (60) and the base plate (38). The swivel mechanism also includes a bearing plate (72) comprising an upper channel (78) extending in the circumferential direction and a J-shaped channel (80). The J-shaped channel has an inner side (82) projecting axially upward from the upper channel (78), an outer side (84) projecting axially downward and spaced radially outward from the inner side (82), and a radial portion (86) extending radially between the inner side and the outer side with the outer side (84) fixedly coupled to the base plate.
B60N 2/14 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable rotatable, e.g. to permit easy access
A system for cutting blanks is provided. The blanks include a first blank and a second blank. The system comprises an edge detector configured to determine a configuration of an edge of the first blank; a cutter configured to cut an edge of the second blank; and one or more processors operatively connected with the edge detector and the cutter, the one or more processors controlling the cutter to cut the edge of the second blank into a configuration based on the detected configuration of the edge of the first blank.
A closure latch assembly for a closure member of a motor vehicle, including a latch mechanism including a ratchet, a double pawl mechanism having a primary pawl for holding the ratchet in a primary latched position, and a secondary pawl for holding the ratchet in a secondary latch position, wherein the primary pawl is configured to abut the secondary pawl during a crash condition to prevent the ratchet to move to its striker release position.
E05B 77/04 - Preventing unwanted lock actuation, e.g. unlatching, at the moment of collision
E05B 81/16 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on locking elements for locking or unlocking action
27.
VEHICULAR DRIVING ASSIST SYSTEM WITH ROAD TYPE DETECTION
A vehicular control system includes an electronic control unit (ECU) disposed at a vehicle. Image data captured by a camera disposed at the vehicle is transferred to the ECU. With the vehicle traveling along a traffic lane of a road, the vehicular control system, at least in part via processing at the ECU of image data captured by the camera, determines a plurality of road characteristics of the road. The vehicular control system, based at least in part on the determined plurality of road characteristics, determines likelihood that the road is a multi-lane highway having two or more traffic lanes for traffic traveling in each direction. The vehicular control system, responsive to determining that the likelihood that the road is a multi-lane highway is greater than a threshold, enables a lane-centering system, a lane change assist system, a lane keep assist system or a hands-free driving system of the vehicle.
G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
28.
VEHICULAR SENSING SYSTEM WITH HEIGHT DETECTION AND OBJECT TRACKING
A vehicular sensing system includes a sensor disposed at a vehicle and sensing exterior of the equipped vehicle. The sensor is operable to capture sensor data. The vehicular sensing system, via processing the sensor data, determines two-dimensional (2D) points each associated with an object and determines width of the object based on a spatial distribution of a subset of the 2D points associated with the object. The vehicular sensing system determines height of the object based on (i) 2D points associated with the object and (ii) the determined width. The vehicular sensing system, based on movement of the equipped vehicle relative to the object, determines whether the object is within a path of travel of the equipped vehicle. Responsive to (i) the object being within the path of travel and (ii) the determined height of the object exceeding a height threshold, the vehicle is maneuvered to avoid the object.
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Transportation of passengers; passenger transportation services, namely, travel by automated vehicles; passenger transportation services, namely, coordinating the pickup and drop-off of passengers at designated or directed locations by land; transportation of passengers by vehicle through a network of transportation providers; shipping and delivery services, namely, pickup, transportation, and delivery of goods by various modes of transportation; transportation services, namely, providing temporary use of vehicles; ride sharing services; car sharing services; leasing of vehicles; rental of vehicles. Manufacture of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies; manufacture of tooling for the production of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies. Design and engineering of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies; design and engineering of tooling for the production of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies; design and development of computer software and computer hardware; design, development, and engineering of advanced driver assistance systems, semi-automated driving systems, and automated driving systems; computer programming; maintenance and updating of computer software; monitoring of computer systems by remote access to ensure proper functioning; research and development; technical research in the fields of advanced driver assistance systems, semi-automated driving systems, and automated driving systems; vehicle roadworthiness testing.
A seat assembly for use in an automotive vehicle has a fixed member, a rotating member pivotally coupled to the fixed member, and a linear dampener having a proximal end and a distal end fixedly coupled to the rotating member. The linear dampener includes a rotary dampener having a rotor shaft, a lead screw fixedly coupled to the rotor shaft, and a nut meshingly engaged with the lead screw and configured to travel along the lead screw causing the lead screw to rotate. The seat assembly includes an activation link pivotally coupled to the nut and pivotally coupled to the fixed member. Pivoting the rotating member causes the nut to travel along the lead screw causing the lead screw to rotate at a rotation speed and the rotary dampener dampens the rotation speed of the lead screw as the lead screw rotates to dampen the pivotal movement of the rotating member relative to the fixed member.
B60N 2/52 - Seat suspension devices using fluid means
B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
31.
VEHICLE SUNROOF OCCUPANT DETECTION AND MITIGATION SYSTEM
A vehicular sunroof system includes a sensor disposed at a vehicle and sensing at least a sunroof at a roof of the vehicle. The sensor is operable to capture sensor data. An electronic control unit (ECU) includes electronic circuitry and associated software. The electronic circuitry includes a processor for processing sensor data captured by the sensor. The vehicular sunroof system, via processing by the processor of sensor data captured by the sensor, determines presence of an object at the sunroof opening. Responsive to (i) the vehicle moving and (ii) the sunroof being in an opened position, the system is operable to determine presence of an object at the sunroof opening. With the vehicle moving and with the sunroof being in the opened position, and responsive to determination of presence of the object at the sunroof opening, the system generates an alert and/or controls steering and/or braking of the vehicle.
B60W 30/09 - Taking automatic action to avoid collision, e.g. braking and steering
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
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
32.
VEHICULAR DRIVING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM WITH ADAPTABLE/REPLACEABLE CONTROLLER CARDS
A vehicular sensing system includes a plurality of sensors disposed at a vehicle equipped with the vehicular sensing system and a plurality of zonal aggregators each receiving respective sensor data captured by at least two respective sensors of the plurality of sensors and each aggregating its received sensor data into respective aggregated sensor data. The plurality of sensors includes (i) at least one camera and (ii) at least one radar sensor. The system includes an electronic control unit (ECU) that receives the respective aggregated sensor data from each respective zonal aggregator. The system includes a plurality of daughter cards, each removably connected to a respective zonal aggregator. Each respective daughter card includes a respective controller that controls a respective component of the equipped vehicle. At least one of the daughter cards may perform a diagnostic test on its respective component of the equipped vehicle.
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
B60R 25/30 - Detection related to theft or to other events relevant to anti-theft systems
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
33.
VEHICULAR INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM WITH DRIVER CUSTOMIZATION MODE
A vehicular configuration system includes a camera disposed at a vehicle and viewing interior of the vehicle. An electronic control unit (ECU) includes an image processor operable to process image data captured by the camera and transferred to the ECU. The vehicular configuration system is operable to determine, via processing at the ECU of image data captured by the camera, whether a driver present within the interior cabin of the vehicle has previously driven the vehicle. The vehicular configuration system, responsive to determining that the driver has not previously driven the vehicle, prompts the driver to select a language for the vehicle to use when communicating with the driver. The vehicular configuration system, in response to receiving input from the driver selecting the language, prompts the driver for configuration of a feature of the vehicle using the selected language.
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
G06V 40/16 - Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions
34.
CUSHION FRAME MODULE FOR SEAT WITH ULTRA COMFORT POSITION
A cushion tipping module is configured to be assembled between a seat cushion and a track assembly of a vehicle seat assembly. The cushion tipping module is configured to tip the seat cushion between an upright seating position and a rearward inclined position. The cushion tipping module includes opposing lift links fixedly coupled to distal ends of a transverse tube and configured to be operatively coupled to the seal cushion, an attachment link fixedly coupled to the transverse tube and pivotably coupled to a threaded nut, an electric motor operatively coupled to a lead screw meshingly engaged with the threaded nut, and motor mounting bracket configured to be assembled with the track assembly.
B60N 2/12 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable and tiltable
B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
35.
ULTRASONIC SPRAY SYSTEM FOR HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING ASSEMBLY
A high pressure die casting assembly includes a die component presenting a die surface, and a die spray system having at least one spray nozzle oriented towards the die surface. The at least one spray nozzle defines a respective orifice for receiving a liquid release agent composition. The at least one spray nozzle is an ultrasonic spray nozzle configured to introduce an ultrasonic vibration to the liquid release agent composition for generating and applying a fine mist of atomized release agent droplets to the die surface.
B22D 17/20 - AccessoriesPressure die casting or injection die casting, i.e. casting in which the metal is forced into a mould under high pressure Details
B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
A system for converting power in an electrified vehicle includes: a first sub-battery (12) and a second sub-battery (14) configured to be connected in series or parallel to provide a high-voltage (HV) battery (12,14) for supplying power to a traction motor; a low-voltage (LV) battery (16); and first and second transformers (48,79) each having a primary winding (W1,W4) and two secondary windings (W2,W3,W5,W6). An active bridge (50,80) is configured to convert power between one of the secondary windings (W2,W6) of each of the transformers (48,79) and a corresponding one of the sub-batteries (12,14). Another active bridge (60,80) is configured to convert power between another one of the secondary windings (W3,W5) of each of the transformers (48,79) and the LV battery (16).
B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
B60L 55/00 - Arrangements for supplying energy stored within a vehicle to a power network, i.e. vehicle-to-grid [V2G] arrangements
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
B60L 58/21 - 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 the same nominal voltage
B60L 58/22 - Balancing the charge of battery modules
H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters
H02J 7/14 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from dynamo-electric generators driven at varying speed, e.g. on vehicle
H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering
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 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
H02M 3/00 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output
H02M 3/158 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC 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 with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load
H02M 3/28 - 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
37.
LATCH ASSEMBLY HAVING REMOTE - EMBEDDED CINCH/PRESENT ACTUATOR
A latch assembly for a motor vehicle closure member includes a latch housing containing a ratchet and a pawl in a latch housing chamber and an auxiliary housing containing an actuator in an auxiliary housing chamber. The latch housing chamber and the auxiliary housing chamber are separate from one another and out of communication from one another, with at least one cable extending exteriorly between the auxiliary housing and the latch housing. The actuator is energizable to move the at least one cable to move the ratchet from a secondary striker capture position to a primary striker capture position and optionally to move another cable to move the ratchet from the primary striker capture position toward a striker release position.
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 79/20 - Connections between movable lock parts using flexible connections, e.g. Bowden cables
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Transportation of passengers; passenger transportation services, namely, travel by automated vehicles; passenger transportation services, namely, coordinating the pickup and drop-off of passengers at designated or directed locations by land; transportation of passengers by vehicle through a network of transportation providers; shipping and delivery services, namely, pickup, transportation, and delivery of goods by various modes of transportation; transportation services, namely, providing temporary use of vehicles; ride sharing services; car sharing services; leasing of vehicles; rental of vehicles.
(2) Manufacture of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies; manufacture of tooling for the production of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies.
(3) Design and engineering of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies; design and engineering of tooling for the production of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies; design and development of computer software and computer hardware; design, development, and engineering of advanced driver assistance systems, semi-automated driving systems, and automated driving systems; design and development of computer software and computer hardware; computer programming; maintenance and updating of computer software; monitoring of computer systems by remote access to ensure proper functioning; research and development; technical research in the fields of advanced driver assistance systems, semi-automated driving systems, and automated driving systems; vehicle roadworthiness testing.
A latch assembly is provided and includes a backup energy source coupled to a vehicle main power source of the motor vehicle and configured to provide a motor supply voltage. The latch assembly also includes an actuation group with a power release motor that is movable to latch and unlatch the closure panel. A control unit is coupled to the actuation group and is configured to determine whether the vehicle main power source is available. The control unit is also configured to reduce a battery voltage from the vehicle main power source to the motor supply voltage supplied to the power release motor in response to the vehicle main power source being available. The control unit is additionally configured to supply the motor supply voltage from the backup energy source to the power release motor without any voltage increase in response to the vehicle main power source not being available.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Motor controller units; chassis and driveline control units; power liftgate control units, power sliding door control units, roof and window systems control units; battery management systems, namely, hardware and computer software for monitoring and controlling vehicle battery packs; keyless entry systems for vehicles.
41.
LOAD EQUALIZER FOR LATCHES OF CLOSURE PANELS IN MOTOR VEHICLES
A load balancing mechanism for controlling concurrent operation of a pair of latches of a vehicle via a respective pair of links connecting the pair of latches to an actuator, the actuator for sharing by the pair of latches, the load balancing mechanism comprising: a housing for connecting to a body of the vehicle; a lever mounted to the housing at a pivot such that the lever is pivotable about the pivot; an actuator mounting point on the lever connecting the lever to the actuator, the actuator for rotating the lever about the pivot; and a load balancing element mounted on the lever at an axis and rotatable about the axis, such that each of the respective pair of links is positioned on opposite sides of the axis, said each of the respective pair of links for coupling to a corresponding one of the pair of latches; wherein operation of the actuator causes both rotation of lever about the pivot and rotation of the load balancing element about the axis while the pair of latches are operated concurrently. A power cinch system and a power release system can be included.
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 81/36 - Geared sectors, e.g. fan-shaped gears
E05B 83/38 - Locks for passenger or like doors for pillar-less vehicles, i.e.vehicles where a front and a back door engage each other in the closed position
E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents
42.
POWER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR HAVING MOTOR SHAFT WITH AXIAL FREE PLAY ELIMINATION MOUNTING
A power actuator for a latch of a motor vehicle closure panel includes a housing having a first housing portion and a second housing portion. An electric motor is supported between the first housing portion and the second housing portion. The electric motor has a drive shaft extending along an axis between opposite ends. A drive gear is fixed to the drive shaft and a driven gear is meshed with the drive gear. An annular seal is compressed between the first housing portion and the second housing portion. A first bias member extends from the annular seal into engagement with one of the opposite ends of the drive shaft and a second bias member extends from the annular seal into engagement with the other of the opposite ends of the drive shaft. The first and second bias members are formed as a monolithic piece of material with the annular seal.
A vehicular driving assist system includes a sensor disposed at a vehicle and operable to capture sensor data. The vehicular driving assist system, responsive to processing at an ECU of sensor data captured by the sensor, detects a pothole in ahead of the vehicle. The vehicular driving assist system, responsive to detecting the pothole, determines severity of the detected pothole based at least in part on geographic-linked data that includes at least one of size, depth or shape of the detected pothole. At least partially based on the severity of the pothole, at least one of (i) a driver of the vehicle is alerted, (ii) steering of the vehicle is controlled to mitigate a wheel of the vehicle traveling over the detected pothole and (iii) braking of the vehicle is controlled to mitigate the wheel of the vehicle traveling over with the detected pothole.
A method for optical detection and measurement of features in a workpiece includes: generating, by an imaging device, an initial point cloud representing a workpiece having one or more features; down-sampling the initial point cloud to generate a downsampled point cloud; extracting, using the downsampled point cloud, boundaries and clusters to determine approximate measurements of a corresponding feature of the workpiece; cropping, using the approximate measurements, a cropped region of interest (Rol) from the initial point cloud; extracting, using the cropped Rol, boundaries and clusters representing the feature; and fitting, using the clusters from the cropped Rol, a shape representing the feature.
G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
G06T 17/30 - Surface description, e.g. polynomial surface description
A vehicular sensing system includes a sensor disposed at a vehicle and sensing exterior of the vehicle. The sensor is operable to capture sensor data. An electronic control unit (ECU) includes electronic circuitry and associated software, with the electronic circuitry of the ECU including a data processor operable to process sensor data captured by the sensor and transferred to the ECU. The sensor connects with the ECU via a cable. The sensor is electrically powered by a power source, and the electrical power from the power source is not provided to the sensor via the cable. The cable carries an enable signal from the ECU to the sensor. T\Responsive to the sensor receiving the enable signal from the ECU, sensor data captured by the sensor is transferred to the ECU via the cable.
A vehicular control system includes a plurality of sensors disposed at a vehicle, with at least one sensor sensing exterior and at least forward of the vehicle. The at least one sensor is operable to capture sensor data. The at least one sensor includes at least one camera, at least one radar sensor and/or at least one ultrasonic sensor. An electronic control unit (ECU) includes a processor for processing sensor data captured by the at least one sensor. The vehicular control system, based at least in part on processing of captured sensor data, determines when the vehicle is undertaking a parking maneuver. At least during the determined parking maneuver, the vehicular control system is operable to determine whether acceleration of the vehicle is unintentional. During the determined parking maneuver, and responsive to determining that acceleration of the vehicle is unintentional, the vehicular control system limits acceleration of the vehicle.
B60W 50/12 - Limiting control by the driver depending on vehicle state, e.g. interlocking means for the control input for preventing unsafe operation
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
B60W 50/16 - Tactile feedback to the driver, e.g. vibration or force feedback to the driver on the steering wheel or the accelerator pedal
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VEHICLE DOOR WITH POWER CLOSE FUNCTION HAVING NON-CONTACT OBSTACLE DETECTION AND METHOD
A power door system for a door of a vehicle is provided. The system includes an actuator for moving the door. The system also includes a sensor having a field of view for detecting an obstacle between the door and a body of the vehicle. The system further includes a controller connected to the actuator and to the sensor. The controller is adapted to detect the obstacle within the field of view that varies during movement of the door
A latch assembly for a motor vehicle swing door arranged for movement between open and closed positions includes a frame plate and a ratchet operably coupled to the frame plate for movement between a striker capture position and a striker release position. A release chain component is configured for release from a ratchet holding position, whereat the ratchet is maintained in the striker capture position to maintain the vehicle swing door in the closed position, to a ratchet releasing position, whereat the ratchet is moved to the striker release position to allow the vehicle swing door to be moved to the open position. A mechanical feature operably coupled to the frame plate is configured to be deformed by a force in a crash condition to prevent inadvertent movement of the release chain component from the ratchet holding position to the ratchet releasing position.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
49.
METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A BLENDED MATERIAL INCLUDING ALUMINUM ALLOYS FOR STRUCTURAL HIGH PRESSURE VACUUM DIE CASTING APPLICATIONS
A method of manufacturing a vehicle part formed at least in part of a blended material is provided. The blended material is formed by mixing an improved aluminum alloy and a recycled aluminum alloy. The recycled aluminum alloy can be obtained from road wheels. The blended alloy preferable meets the Aural series alloy specifications. The blended material can be cast under high pressure and a vacuum to form a part designed for use in a chassis or structural body of a vehicle, for example a front subframe, a front shock tower, a rear rail, a front kick-down rail, a front body hinge pillar, a tunnel, a front body hinge pillar, or a rear shock mount.
An improved aluminum alloy for combining with a recycled aluminum alloy to form a blended material is provided. The improved aluminum alloy includes silicon, copper, iron, magnesium, zinc, manganese; nickel, chromium and tin in a total amount up to 0.15 wt. %; the other elements in a total amount up to 0.1 wt. %, up to 0.06 wt. % titanium, and 0.03 to 0.04 wt. % strontium. The recycled aluminum alloy can be obtained from road wheels. The blended material preferable meets the Aural series alloy specifications. The blended material can be cast under high pressure and a vacuum to form a vehicle part designed for use in a chassis or structural body of a vehicle, for example a front subframe, a front shock tower, a rear rail, a front kick-down rail, a front body hinge pillar, a tunnel, a front body hinge pillar, or a rear shock mount.
A method for making a battery tray assembly includes providing a planar blank with four edges and four blank corners. The method also includes trimming a generally square or rectangular shaped recess into each of the blank corners to define four projections each along one of the edges of the blank between two of the recesses. Each of the recesses terminates at a recess corner. The method also includes creating a plurality of notches each extending linearly into the blank at one of the recess corners. The method also includes folding each of the projections in a first direction along a wall line aligned with two of the recess corners to define four walls, where the walls each extend perpendicularly to the plane of the blank. Four linear gaps are each defined between two of the walls for receiving a weld, and a compartment of the tray assembly is defined between the walls.
A closure latch assembly for a vehicle closure panel having a dual stage power release mechanism with a release lever configured for movement in a first direction and an opposite second direction. A first actuation of an actuator causes a first stage actuation, whereat the release lever is moved in the first direction to move closure latch assembly from a fully latched state to a partially latched state. A second actuation of the actuator causes a second stage actuation, whereat the release lever is moved in the second direction to move closure latch assembly from the partially latched state to an open state.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 81/18 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators to effect movement of bolts
A cinch power actuator for a closure latch assembly of a vehicle closure member includes a motor, an output gear configured to be driven in response to energization of the motor, a cam fixed to output gear for eccentric rotation about a rotational axis of output gear, a cycloid disk configure to be driven in eccentric fashion by the cam, and an output disk configured to be driven about the rotational axis of output gear by the cycloid disk, wherein the output disk is configured to drive a cable to move a ratchet of the closure latch assembly from a secondary striker capture position to a primary striker capture position.
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 79/20 - Connections between movable lock parts using flexible connections, e.g. Bowden cables
A latch system for a hood of a compartment of a motor vehicle includes a latch and a ventilation system including an air vent valve moveable between closed and open positions within an air passage extending between the compartment and an external environment. An actuation member of the latch system is configured to be disposed in the compartment for communication with the air vent valve and the latch, for actuation by a person. Actuation of the actuation member when the motor vehicle is traveling in excess of a predetermined speed causes the air vent valve to move to the open position to allow air from the external environment to flow into the compartment, with the latch remaining in the latched position. Actuation of the actuation member when the motor vehicle is traveling below the predetermined speed moves the latch from the latched position to the unlatched position.
B60H 1/28 - Ventilating openings in vehicle exteriorDucts for conveying ventilating air the openings being situated directly in front of vehicle front window
B60J 10/80 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for opening panels, e.g. doors
B60R 5/02 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at front of vehicle
A method for assembling a vehicular camera includes attaching a plurality of electrically conductive pins to a lens holder of the vehicular camera. The method includes guiding the plurality of electrically conductive pins of the lens holder to pass through a plurality of through-holes of a printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB has a first side and a second side separated by a thickness of the PCB. An imager is disposed at the first side of the PCB. With the plurality of electrically conductive pins of the lens holder passed through the plurality of electrically conductive through-holes, the method includes aligning the lens holder with the imager. After aligning the lens holder with the imager, the method includes securing the plurality of electrically conductive pins of the lens holder to the PCBA to electrically connect the lens holder to circuitry of the PCB.
A vehicular scalable integrated control system includes a plurality of sensors and a vehicular scalable integrated control unit. The plurality of sensors includes a plurality of cameras and a plurality of radar sensors. The plurality of cameras includes a front camera disposed at an in-cabin side of a windshield of the vehicle and viewing through the windshield forward of the vehicle. The control system controls a safety system of the vehicle and at least one selected from the group consisting of (i) a propulsion system of the vehicle, (ii) an infotainment system of the vehicle and (iii) a communications system of the vehicle. Captured image data is processed at the control unit for at least one driving assist system of the vehicle. The control system includes a firewall that assures that data accessed via a wireless communication does not interfere with or degrade vehicular functions or controls of the vehicle.
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
B60R 1/27 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view providing all-round vision, e.g. using omnidirectional cameras
G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
A system and method tracking location of a seam between metal parts before, during and/or after a process of joining the parts together is provided. The parts are typically formed of steel or aluminum and designed for use in a vehicle. The parts are typically joined together by welding, such as gas metal arc welding. A cell contains the parts to be joined, and a measuring device is mounted on a wall of the cell for detecting the location of a seam between the parts. The system further includes a software algorithm and a controller for determining a joining path, controlling and/or adjusting the joining process based on the location of the seam detected by the measuring device. The measuring device can detect other features, such as presence of a gap between the parts, height of the parts, and location of the weld seam after the joining process.
A battery frame for holding one or more battery boxes includes an outer frame surrounding an interior space and formed from a plurality of structural members including first rails extending parallel to and spaced apart from one another and second rails between the first rails and perpendicularly thereto. The outer frame defines a top extending in a flat plane and a bottom. Each of the first rails includes a mounting flange extending outwardly away from the interior space for holding the battery frame to a vehicle structure. One or more battery boxes are disposed within the interior space of the outer frame and are removable from below the outer frame with the outer frame mounted within a vehicle. Support members and cross-beams provide structural rigidity, distribute or absorb crash loads, and hold one or more of the battery boxes within the battery frame.
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
H01M 50/271 - Lids or covers for the racks or secondary casings
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VEHICULAR DRIVER MONITORING SYSTEM WITH VIDEO-CALLING FUNCTION
A vehicular driver monitoring system includes an interior rearview mirror assembly at an interior cabin of a vehicle, with a camera at the interior rearview mirror assembly and viewing toward at least a front driver seat region of the vehicle. Image data captured by the camera is processed to monitor a driver of the vehicle. Video-calling wireless communication between an occupant of the vehicle and a party exterior of the vehicle includes wireless communication between the vehicle and an external receiver located remote from the vehicle that is based on audio speech data captured by a microphone of the vehicle, audio output by a speaker of the vehicle, image data captured by the camera and wirelessly communicated from the vehicle to the external receiver and display at a video display screen of video images based on image data wirelessly communicated from the external receiver to the vehicle.
B60R 1/29 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area inside the vehicle, e.g. for viewing passengers or cargo
A swivel mechanism (10) for an automotive seat assembly (12) has a base plate (28), an electric motor (120) driveably coupled to a pinion gear (122) meshingly engaged with a rack gear (32) attached to the base plate, a swivel plate (130) rotatably coupled to the base plate and attached to a mounting bracket (92) having a pin slot (100), a primary lock (154) with a connector pin (172), a motor bracket (94) pivotably coupled to the mounting bracket and having a motor pin (108) coupled to the pin slot, and a primary link (210) having a forward slot (220) and pivotably coupled to the motor bracket. The connector pin is slidably coupled to the forward slot. The primary lock prevents rotation of the swivel plate while in a locked condition. The swivel plate is rotatable while the primary lock is in an unlocked condition. Rotation of the motor bracket unlocks the primary lock prior to the electric motor rotating the swivel plate.
B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
B60N 2/14 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable rotatable, e.g. to permit easy access
A method for joining a vehicular radar sensor housing includes obtaining a first portion of a vehicular radar sensor housing and a second portion of the vehicular radar sensor housing. The first portion of the vehicular radar sensor housing includes a plastic joining surface and the second portion of the vehicular radar sensor housing includes a metal joining surface. The plastic joining portion of the first portion of the vehicular radar sensor housing is juxtaposed with the metal joining surface of the second portion of the vehicular radar sensor housing. The metal joining surface is heated, and heat is transferred from the metal joining surface to the plastic joining surface. The heat at least partially melts the plastic joining surface to thermally join the plastic joining surface and the metal joining surface.
A power disc assembly for use in an automotive vehicle comprises an A-bracket, a B-bracket, and an output tooth plate rotationally coupled to one of the A-bracket and the B-bracket and including a plurality of output teeth, an input tooth plate having a plurality of input teeth meshingly engaged with the plurality of output teeth, a drive shaft rotatably coupled to one of the input tooth plate and the output tooth plate, a guide plate, a retaining ring fixedly coupled to the other one of the A-bracket and the B-bracket. The input tooth plate is slidably coupled to the guide plate and movable along a first axis and the guide plate is slidably coupled to the retaining ring and movable along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis which causes the A-bracket to rotate concentrically relative to the B-bracket.
B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
B60N 2/225 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable by cycloidal or planetary mechanisms
A motor module for use in a latch assembly is configured to add a power mode of operation to the latch assembly. The latch assembly has a handle pivotably coupled to a main plate and pivotable between an unactuated position and an actuated position. The motor module includes an electric motor driveably coupled to a lead screw, a nut pivotably coupled to the handle and having a threaded hole meshingly engaged with the lead screw, and a motor arm pivotably coupling the electric motor to the main plate. While the electric motor is energized, the electric motor rotates the lead screw causing the nut to be transposed along the lead screw which causes the handle to rotate from the unactuated position to the actuated position.
E05B 81/40 - Nuts or nut-like elements moving along a driven threaded axle
B60N 2/36 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles convertible for other use into a loading platform
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Downloadable computer software and mobile application software for use in maximizing efficiencies in industrial facilities. (1) Non-downloadable computer software platform for use in maximizing efficiencies in industrial facilities.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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Downloadable computer software and mobile application software for use in maximizing efficiencies in industrial facilities Non-downloadable computer software platform for use in maximizing efficiencies in industrial facilities
66.
MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE THEFT PROTECTION
A multi-factor authentication system for a vehicle includes: a biometric sensor located in the vehicle and configured to detect a unique characteristic of an authorized person; an access control device located in the vehicle and configured to selectively control access to a vehicle function; a security controller located in the vehicle and configured to operate the access control device based on a detection of the unique characteristic of the authorized person; and a user device capable of being carried by a user and configured to communicate with the security controller for controlling access to the vehicle and for changing a setting regarding accesses permissions for controlling operation of the access control device based on a detection of the unique characteristic of the authorized person and/or based on a signal from a key fob.
A vehicular camera includes first and second imaging sensors respectively capturing first and second image data. Light incident at the camera passes through an optical element to be incident at a polarizing beam splitter (PBS). With the camera disposed at a vehicle, circularly polarized light reflected from an object and backscattered natural light are incident at the camera. First and second portions of the backscattered light respectively have first and second orthogonal polarization states. The circularly polarized light passes through the optical element and is incident at the PBS as linearly polarized light having the first orthogonal polarization state. The PBS directs the linearly polarized light and the first portion of the backscattered light to the first imaging sensor and directs the second portion of the backscattered light to the second imaging sensor. A vehicular vision system detects an object based on processing of the first and second image data.
B60R 1/22 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle
H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Exterior products and systems for vehicles, namely, front and rear end fascias, bumper beams, body side moldings, pillars, appliques, roof ditch moldings, wheel opening moldings, rocker panels, spoilers, grilles, running boards, body panels, roof panels, fenders, door panels, hoods, liftgates, mirror caps; body and accessory trim components; automotive parts.
A cooling insert for a die, such as a distributor for a high pressure die casting assembly, and a method of manufacturing the cooling insert, is provided. The cooling insert can be formed of H13 tool steel and is manufactured using an investment casting process, for example, a process which uses a printed investment casting shell. The cooling insert includes complex cooling channels to improve cooling and reduce the duration of the casting process.
B22D 17/22 - DiesDie platesDie supportsCooling equipment for diesAccessories for loosening and ejecting castings from dies
B22C 7/00 - PatternsManufacture thereof so far as not provided for in other classes
B22D 25/02 - Special casting characterised by the nature of the product by its peculiarity of shapeSpecial casting characterised by the nature of the product of works of art
A power latch assembly has a ratchet moveable between a striker capture position and a striker release position and a pawl moveable between a ratchet holding position to maintain ratchet in the striker capture position, and a ratchet releasing position to release ratchet to the striker release position. A power actuator drives a power release gear having a rib. A spring is coupled to power release gear, a first lever is coupled to power release gear, and a second lever is coupled to pawl. Spring biases first lever to a rest position spaced from rib. Power actuator drives power release gear from a home position to a deployed position, whereupon first lever engages second lever and deflects against the spring bias from the rest position to engage rib, whereupon rib drives first lever, which drives second lever to move pawl from the ratchet holding position to the ratchet releasing position.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 81/36 - Geared sectors, e.g. fan-shaped gears
F16H 19/08 - Gearings comprising essentially only toothed gears or friction members and not capable of conveying indefinitely-continuing rotary motion for interconverting rotary motion and oscillating motion
71.
POWER DOOR SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED DOOR FUNCTIONALITY
A power closure member system and method of operation are provided. The power closure member system includes an actuator to move a closure member. The power closure member system also includes a controller adapted to control the closure member using the actuator with a set of features. The controller is adapted to control the closure member with a subset of the features when operating in a reduced performance mode.
A powered actuator for moving a motor vehicle closure panel from a closed position to an open position and method of construction thereof. Powered actuator includes an electric motor configured to rotate a driven shaft and a gearbox coupled to the driven shaft. An extensible member extends through the gearbox to a proximal end on one side of the gearbox for attachment to one of a vehicle body or the closure member and to a distal end on an opposite side of the gearbox. Extensible member is configured to move between retracted and extended positions in response to rotation of the driven shaft. A contamination cover enshrouds the extensible member between the gearbox and the distal end of the extensible member. Contamination cover moves between an axially extended state and an axially retracted state while the extensible member moves between the respective retracted position and the extended position.
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
A powered actuator for a closure of a vehicle includes an electric motor configured to rotate a driven shaft. A linear actuator is configured to be coupled to one of a body or a closure of the vehicle for moving the closure between a fully closed position and a fully open position. The linear actuator having an extensible member and a nut. A cover is provided for at least partially enclosing the extensible member and the nut. At least one friction feature is fixed to at least one of the extensible member and nut, and at least one fixed friction feature is fixed to the cover, wherein the at least one friction feature fixed to the at least one of the extensible member and nut contacts the at least one fixed feature fixed to the cover to releasably hold the closure between the fully closed position and the fully open position.
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
E05F 15/40 - Safety devices, e.g. detection of obstructions or end positions
E05F 15/79 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation using time control
74.
SELF-LEARNING POWER DOOR CYCLE AND COMPENSATION FOR REDUCED SEAL LOAD
A power closure member actuation system for moving a closure member of a vehicle between an open position and a closed position relative to a vehicle body. The system includes an actuator configured to move the closure member relative to the vehicle body. The system further includes a closure member feedback sensor for determining at least one of a position and a speed of the closure member. A controller is in communication with the closure member feedback sensor and the actuator. The controller is configured to control movement of the closure member by the actuator while sensing the speed of the closure member using the closure member feedback sensor. The controller is also configured to adjust the speed of the closure member moving toward the closed position to account for a seal load of at least one closure member seal varying over a life of the vehicle.
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
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
75.
VEHICLE DOOR WITH CARRIER MODULE HAVING SUSTAINABLE CARRIER
A carrier of a carrier module for a motor vehicle door assembly and method of manufacture thereof is provided. The carrier module has a carrier body made at least in part of sustainable material. An attachment feature is secured to the carrier body at a mounting location to secure an accessory component to the carrier body. The attachment feature receives a fastener that facilitates securing the attachment feature and the accessory component to the carrier body.
A vehicular driver monitoring system includes an interior-viewing camera disposed at an interior cabin of a vehicle and viewing at least a portion of a driver of the vehicle. Image data captured by the interior-viewing camera is transferred to an electronic control unit (ECU) and is processed at the ECU. Based at least in part on processing at the ECU of image data captured by the interior-viewing camera, the vehicular driver monitoring system determines a profile associated with the driver of the vehicle. The profile includes a plurality of conditions for the driver of the vehicle. The system monitors the driver of the vehicle. Responsive to monitoring the driver of the vehicle, the vehicular driver monitoring system determines violation of a condition of the profile. Responsive to determining the violation of the condition, the vehicular driver monitoring system generates a notification.
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
B60R 1/29 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area inside the vehicle, e.g. for viewing passengers or cargo
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
G06V 40/16 - Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions
A vehicular driving assist system includes a forward-viewing camera disposed at a windshield of an equipped vehicle and a driver-side radar sensor and a passenger-side radar sensor disposed at respective sides of the equipped vehicle. An electronic control unit (ECU) includes at least one data processor. The vehicular driving assist system, via processing at the ECU of image data captured by the forward-viewing camera, determines a traffic lane along which the equipped vehicle is traveling. When proximity of a leading vehicle ahead of the equipped vehicle occludes view by the forward-viewing camera of oncoming traffic traveling in a direction opposite to that of the equipped vehicle and traveling along a left-side adjacent traffic lane, driver-side radar data captured by the driver-side radar sensor is processed to detect an oncoming vehicle traveling in the direction opposite to that of the equipped vehicle and traveling along the left-side adjacent traffic lane.
B60W 30/09 - Taking automatic action to avoid collision, e.g. braking and steering
B60W 10/18 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
B60W 10/20 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of steering systems
B60W 10/30 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of auxiliary equipment, e.g. air-conditioning compressors or oil pumps
B60W 30/095 - Predicting travel path or likelihood of collision
B60W 50/16 - Tactile feedback to the driver, e.g. vibration or force feedback to the driver on the steering wheel or the accelerator pedal
A vehicular vision system includes a camera disposed at a vehicle equipped with the vehicular vision system. The camera views exterior of the vehicle. The camera is operable to capture frames of image data. The system includes an electronic control unit (ECU). The vehicular vision system determines, at least in part via processing at the ECU of frames of image data captured by the camera and transferred to the ECU, whether a quality of a frame of image data satisfies a quality threshold. Based at least in part on determining that the quality of the frame of image data fails to satisfy the quality threshold, the vehicular vision system enhances the frame of image data, and the enhanced frame of image data is processed at the ECU for an advanced driving assistance system (ADAS) of the vehicle.
A vehicular radar sensing system includes a radar sensor disposed at a vehicle and having a printed circuit board, which includes at least one transmitter that transmits radio signals and at least one receiver that receives radio signals. Antenna elements of a plurality of antenna elements (i) receive radio signals transmitted by the transmitter and radiate radio waves representative of the received radio signals or (ii) receive radio waves and pass radio signals representative of the received radio waves to the receiver. A first antenna element of the plurality of antenna elements is disposed at a first surface of the PCB of the radar sensor along a first plane. A second antenna element of the plurality of antenna elements is disposed at a second surface of the PCB of the radar sensor that is along a second plane that is different than the first plane.
A vehicular camera module includes a lens barrel having a first passageway accommodating a plurality of optical elements. A camera housing is formed by joining an upper cover with a lower cover. The upper cover of the camera housing includes a lens barrel receiving structure having a second passageway. The lens barrel is partially disposed in the second passageway of the lens barrel receiving structure. An annular face of an annular flange of the lens barrel is juxtaposed with an annular face of the lens barrel receiving structure. An adhesive contacts and bonds the annular faces. An imager is housed by the camera housing with its photosensor array aligned with the second passageway of the lens barrel receiving structure. The camera housing includes structure that cooperates with corresponding structure of a mounting bracket to detachably mount the vehicular camera module at an in-cabin side of a windshield of a vehicle.
An extrusion system includes a container defining a channel extending along an axis for holding a feedstock. A ram is located on a first axial side of the channel and a die assembly is located on a second axial side of the channel opposite the first axial side. The ram is axially movable to push the feedstock into the die assembly. The die assembly defines at least one aperture extending through a part of the die assembly. A shearing surface is configured to shear and heat the material prior to entering the at least one aperture. At least part of the shearing surface or the container are configured to rotate about the axis while the at least one aperture remains rotationally stationary.
B21C 23/04 - Making uncoated products by direct extrusion
B22F 3/20 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the manner of compacting or sinteringApparatus specially adapted therefor by extruding
82.
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE DELIVERY AND PACKAGE TRANSFER SYSTEM
An autonomous package transfer system comprises a locker assembly including a storage compartment located at a destination. The locker assembly includes a locker door that is moveable between an open position and a closed position. An organizing mechanism is located in the storage compartment and includes a plurality of baskets that are moveable into alignment with the locker door via a drive unit. An autonomous vehicle delivery system includes at least one locker assembly located at a first destination and an autonomous vehicle. The locker assembly includes at least one storage compartment, the storage compartment including a door and a lock to selectively prevent access to the storage compartment. The autonomous vehicle comprises a chassis assembly and a storage assembly.
A modular electronic control unit for a vehicle includes an enclosure, a power control board disposed within the enclosure and including one or more power electronic devices, and a compute board disposed within the enclosure, separate from the power control board and including one or more high-performance processor devices configured to perform one or more application software functions. A domain control system for a vehicle includes a modular electronic control unit. The modular electronic control unit including an enclosure and a compute board disposed within the enclosure and including one or more high-performance processor devices configured to perform one or more application software functions. The domain control system also includes one or more remote power interfaces located remotely from the modular electronic control unit and in functional communication therewith via a controller network interconnection.
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
84.
BATTERY INTEGRATED MODULAR POWER ELECTRONIC ARCHITECTURES AND CONTROLS
A power storage and supply system includes a plurality of integrated power modules. Each of the integrated power modules includes: a battery module having one or more battery cells, a power electronics assembly, and a DC-DC converter. The power electronics assembly is physically and electrically coupled to the battery module and configured to receive direct current (DC) power from the battery module and to generate alternating current (AC) power on a set of load terminals and using the DC power from the battery module. The DC-DC converter physically and electrically coupled to the battery module and configured to generate a second DC power using the DC power from the battery module.
H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
85.
CLOSURE LATCH ASSEMBLY EQUIPPED WITH CHILD LOCK MECHANISM AND POWER RELEASE MECHANISM HAVING DIRECTIONAL CONTROLLING ACTUATION OF THE CHILD LOCK MECHANISM
A closure latch assembly and system for a vehicle closure panel equipped with a latch mechanism having a latched position and an unlatched position and a power release mechanism moveable between home position, a release position and a double pull position and/or a child lock position, wherein a single motor is operable to move the power release mechanism between from the home position to the release position and from the home position to the double pull position and/or the child lock position.
E05B 81/16 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on locking elements for locking or unlocking action
E05B 77/30 - Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle allowing opening by means of an inner door handle, even if the door is locked
A vehicular vision system includes a camera disposed at a vehicle. The camera includes an imager having an array of photosensing elements arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns. The camera includes a lens array disposed at the array of photosensing elements of the imager. The lens array of the camera includes a two-dimensional array of lens elements having lens elements arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns. The array of lens elements includes at least two rows of lens elements and at least two columns of lens elements. Each lens element of the lens array is disposed over a respective sub-array of rows and columns of photosensing elements of the imager for imaging light onto the respective sub-array of rows and columns of photosensing elements of the imager. An image processor is operable to process image data captured by the camera.
B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
H04N 23/45 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
A vehicular camera includes a PCB having an imager disposed thereat, a lens barrel accommodating a lens, and a lens barrel support structure that protrudes from the PCB and at least partially circumscribes the imager. The lens barrel has an outer surface between the ends of the lens barrel. The outer surface of the lens barrel is adhesively bonded to an inner surface of the lens barrel support structure via adhesive. The outer surface of the lens barrel opposes the inner surface of the lens barrel support structure. With the adhesive in its uncured state and contacting the opposed surfaces, the imager is aligned with the lens accommodated at the lens barrel. With the imager aligned with the lens, the adhesive is cured to adhesively attach the lens barrel at the lens barrel support structure.
A vehicular camera includes a lens having a plurality of optical elements, a lens holder, and an imager printed circuit board. The lens is accommodated in a lens barrel. A cylindrical passageway of the lens holder accommodates at least a portion of the lens barrel. The imager printed circuit board has circuitry disposed thereat. The circuitry of the imager printed circuit board includes an imager that has an imaging array. A flexible electrical ribbon cable electrically connects the circuitry of the imager printed circuit board with additional circuitry of the vehicular camera. The lens is held in optical alignment with the imaging array of the imager via an adhesive. The adhesive may bond the lens barrel to the lens holder at its front side. The imager printed circuit board may be attached at the lens holder at its rear side.
A vehicular driver monitoring system includes an interior-viewing camera disposed at a vehicle and viewing at least a head region of a driver of the vehicle. An electronic control unit (ECU) includes a data processor. Image data captured by the interior-viewing camera is transferred to the ECU and is processed at the ECU. Based at least in part on processing at the ECU of image data captured by the interior-viewing camera, the vehicular driver monitoring system monitors the driver of the vehicle. At least partially responsive to monitoring the driver of the vehicle, the vehicular driver monitoring system, using a chatbot, engages the driver in conversation.
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
B60R 1/29 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area inside the vehicle, e.g. for viewing passengers or cargo
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
A seat assembly for use in an automotive vehicle comprises a seat cushion adapted to be coupled to a floor of the vehicle, a seat back pivotably coupled to the seat cushion, a striker adapted to be fixedly secured to a support wall in the vehicle, a recliner bracket pivotally coupled to the seat back, and a latch assembly pivotally coupled to the recliner bracket and pivotally coupled to the striker. Pivotal movement of the recliner bracket relative to the seat back causes the latch assembly to pivot around the striker and the seat back to pivot relative to the seat cushion between a design position and a full recline position.
B60N 2/90 - Details or parts not otherwise provided for
B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
An improved aluminum alloy for casting into a component, such as a vehicle component, is provided. The improved aluminum alloy includes at least 80 wt. % aluminum; 6.0 to 8.0 wt. % silicon; 1.0 to 2.0 wt. % zinc; 0.10 to 0.6 wt. % magnesium; 0.1 to 0.60 wt. % copper; 0.20. to 0.60 wt. % manganese; up to 0.25 wt. % iron; 0.015 wt. % to 0.03 wt. % strontium; and up to 0.15 wt. % titanium, based on the total weight of the improved aluminum alloy. This improved aluminum alloy can be formed by combining recycled aluminum or recycled aluminum alloy with at least one additional element. The cast component formed of the improved aluminum alloy has a yield strength of 120 MPa to 130 MPa and an elongation of 8% to 16%, depending on flow length, when the cast component is in the as-cast (F temper) condition.
C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
C22F 1/043 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with silicon as the next major constituent
C22F 1/05 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys of the Al-Si-Mg type, i.e. containing silicon and magnesium in approximately equal proportions
An improved aluminum alloy for casting into a component, such as a vehicle component, is provided. The aluminum alloy preferably includes at least 80 weight percent (wt. %) aluminum; 9.5 to 11.5 wt. % silicon; 1.5 max wt. % zinc; 0.1 wt. % to 0.6 wt. % magnesium; 0.10 wt. % to 0.60 wt. % copper; 0.2. to 0.6 wt. % manganese; 0.2 wt. % to 0.6 wt. % iron; 0.01 wt. % to 0.07 wt. % strontium; and up to 0.15 wt. % titanium, based on the total weight of the aluminum alloy. This improved aluminum alloy can be formed by combining recycled aluminum or a recycle aluminum alloy with at least one additional element. The cast component formed of the aluminum alloy has a yield strength of 100 to 120 MPa and an elongation of 10% to 20% when the cast component is in the T7 temper condition.
C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
C22F 1/043 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with silicon as the next major constituent
C22F 1/05 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys of the Al-Si-Mg type, i.e. containing silicon and magnesium in approximately equal proportions
93.
ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN VEHICLE WITH THERMAL SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE VEHICLE
The invention relates to an electrically driven vehicle, comprising at least one radiator (4), a powertrain (5), a battery (21), a cab (16), and a thermal system (1) for heating and/or cooling at least one of the aforementioned components, wherein the thermal system comprises a refrigerant circuit (40), and the heating and/or cooling process is carried out via three coolant circuits. A heating circuit (41), a cooling circuit (41), and a battery circuit (43) are provided by switching two four-way valves (2, 3) and four proportional valves (9, 10, 11, 18).
A vehicular internal rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror casing accommodating an internal mirror reflective element having a dielectric mirror reflector that is transmissive to radio waves and reflective to visible light incident thereat. A radar sensor is disposed behind the internal mirror reflective element and includes (i) a plurality of radar transmitting antennas and (ii) a plurality of radar receiving antennas. The dielectric mirror reflector includes a plurality of high refractive layers and a plurality of low refractive layers. Visible light incident at an external surface of the internal mirror reflective element is reflected by the dielectric mirror reflector as visible light having a reflectance spectrum similar to that of a metallic mirrored surface. With the vehicular internal rearview mirror assembly mounted in a vehicle, presence of the radar sensor behind the internal mirror reflective element is rendered covert by the dielectric mirror reflector.
A disconnectable differential assembly has a reduced axial length and a side gear disconnectable from an axle shaft via a clutch unit. Various components of the disconnect mechanism are axially aligned and concentric to reduce the axial length. An output hub splined on the axle shaft and is actuatable, via an axially shiftable armature, into toothed engagement with the side gear via respective axially extending teeth. The output hub and armature include radially extending flanges that are axially adjacent and radially aligned with the teeth so that force is transmitted to the teeth at the same diameter. A thrust bearing is disposed between the flanges so that the output hub rotates relative to the armature. The side gear is supported for rotation on the axle shaft, and a bearing is disposed radially therebetween to improve radial alignment of the second side gear with the output hub.
F16H 48/24 - Arrangements for suppressing or influencing the differential action, e.g. locking devices using positive clutches or brakes
B60K 23/04 - Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for for differential gearing
F16H 48/34 - Arrangements for suppressing or influencing the differential action, e.g. locking devices using externally-actuatable means using electromagnetic or electric actuators
F16H 48/40 - Constructional details characterised by features of the rotating cases
F16H 48/08 - Differential gearings with gears having orbital motion with orbital conical gears
A vehicular driving assist system includes an event camera disposed at an in-cabin side of a windshield of a vehicle and viewing forward of the vehicle through the vehicle windshield. Data output by the event camera is provided to an electronic control unit (ECU). The vehicular driving assist system, responsive to processing of data output by the event camera, detects at least one object present exterior of the vehicle. Vehicle kinematic data is provided to the ECU as the vehicle is driven along a road. The vehicle kinematic data includes speed data and (i) steering angle data, (ii) yaw data, (iii) pitch data and/or (iv) roll data. Responsive at least in part to processing of data output by the event camera and to processing at the ECU of vehicle kinematic data, (i) steering of the equipped vehicle is controlled and/or (ii) braking of the equipped vehicle is controlled.
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
B60R 1/08 - Rear-view mirror arrangements involving special optical features, e.g. avoiding blind spots
B60R 1/29 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area inside the vehicle, e.g. for viewing passengers or cargo
B60W 30/09 - Taking automatic action to avoid collision, e.g. braking and steering
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
A heat sink includes a baseplate of thermally-conductive material defining a lower surface for conducting heat from a heat source, and an upper surface opposite of the lower surface. The heat sink also includes a radiator and a heat spreader. The radiator is disposed upon the baseplate away from the lower surface and includes a housing enclosing a chamber. The heat spreader includes expanded graphite disposed within the chamber and coating the upper surface of the baseplate. The heat spreader also includes a binder of Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR) for holding particles of the expanded graphite into a solid structure. A phase-change material (PCM) is disposed within the chamber and flowable through the heat spreader. The PCM is changeable between a liquid and a vapor to convey heat from the baseplate to the housing of the radiator.
An exterior vehicle component includes an exterior mirror, a camera, and a lens array. The lens array includes a first optical element and a second optical element, each providing a different field-of-view. At least one of the camera or the lens array is movable relative to the other one of the camera and the lens array to align the camera with a corresponding one of the first optical element or the second optical element. One of the optical elements includes a fisheye lens, and the other one of the optical elements includes a prism.
H04N 23/695 - Control of camera direction for changing a field of view, e.g. pan, tilt or based on tracking of objects
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
A thermally stable component formed of a tempered aluminum alloy casting which reduced costs is provided. The aluminum alloy typically has an elongation of at least 8% after casting, which is preferred for self-piercing rivet processes. The aluminum alloy leaves a casting facility in the as-cast (F temper) condition. The cast aluminum alloy is then shipped to another entity, such as an OEM, and is subjected to an artificial aging process, such as on the
A thermally stable component formed of a tempered aluminum alloy casting which reduced costs is provided. The aluminum alloy typically has an elongation of at least 8% after casting, which is preferred for self-piercing rivet processes. The aluminum alloy leaves a casting facility in the as-cast (F temper) condition. The cast aluminum alloy is then shipped to another entity, such as an OEM, and is subjected to an artificial aging process, such as on the
OEM's existing paint line, rather than at the casting facility. The artificial aging process typically includes electrodeposition coating and curing. The components that can be formed by the reduced cost method include lightweight automotive vehicle components, including structural, body-in-white, suspension, or chassis components, such as front shock towers, front body hinge pillars, tunnels, and rear rails.
A vehicular driver monitoring system includes a camera disposed at an interior cabin of a vehicle equipped with the system and viewing at least a portion of a driver of the vehicle. The system includes an electronic control unit (ECU) including electronic circuitry and associated software. Frames of image data captured by the camera are transferred to and are processed at the ECU. The system, responsive to processing at the ECU of frames of image data captured by the camera and transferred to the ECU, determines location of the head of the driver. The system determines a configuration for a driver's seat of the vehicle based at least in part on the determined location of the head of the driver. The system adjusts the driver's seat of the vehicle using the determined configuration for the driver's seat.
