A method comprises: determining that a vehicle is at a first location; controlling motion of the vehicle using an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS); determining a second location for the vehicle based on receiving a first sensor return indicating at least a first static object and a second static object, and based on a first travel distance of the vehicle since the first location; determining a third location for the vehicle based on lane sensing information of a lane monitoring system of the vehicle and a second travel distance of the vehicle since the first location, the lane sensing information reflecting a vehicle curvature; determining a fourth location for the vehicle by fusing the second and third locations with each other; and controlling the motion of the vehicle using the ADAS based on the fourth location.
A method comprises: determining that a vehicle is at a first location; controlling motion of the vehicle using an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS); determining a second location for the vehicle based on receiving a first sensor return indicating at least a first static object and a second static object; determining a third location for the vehicle based on a heading angle of the vehicle and a first travel distance of the vehicle since the first location; determining a fourth location for the vehicle by fusing the second and third locations with each other, and controlling the motion of the vehicle using the ADAS based on the fourth location.
A method comprises: determining that a vehicle is at a first location; controlling motion of the vehicle using an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS); determining a second location for the vehicle based on lane sensing information of a lane monitoring system of the vehicle and a first travel distance of the vehicle since the first location, the lane sensing information reflecting a lane curvature; determining a third location for the vehicle based on a heading angle of the vehicle and a second travel distance of the vehicle since the first location; determining a fourth location for the vehicle by fusing the second and third locations with each other; and controlling the motion of the vehicle using the ADAS based on the fourth location.
A method comprises: determining that a vehicle is at a first location; controlling motion of the vehicle using an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS); determining a second location for the vehicle based on receiving a first sensor return indicating at least a first static object and a second static object, and based on a first travel distance of the vehicle since the first location; determining a third location for the vehicle based on lane sensing information of a lane monitoring system of the vehicle and a second travel distance of the vehicle since the first location, the lane sensing information reflecting a vehicle curvature; determining a fourth location for the vehicle by fusing the second and third locations with each other; and controlling the motion of the vehicle using the ADAS based on the fourth location.
G05D 1/243 - Moyens de capture de signaux provenant naturellement de l’environnement, p. ex. signaux optiques, acoustiques, gravitationnels ou magnétiques ambiants
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CONTROLLING VEHICLE USING STATIC OBJECTS AND HEADING ANGLE
A method comprises: determining that a vehicle is at a first location; controlling motion of the vehicle using an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS); determining a second location for the vehicle based on receiving a first sensor return indicating at least a first static object and a second static object; determining a third location for the vehicle based on a heading angle of the vehicle and a first travel distance of the vehicle since the first location; determining a fourth location for the vehicle by fusing the second and third locations with each other; and controlling the motion of the vehicle using the ADAS based on the fourth location.
G05D 1/243 - Moyens de capture de signaux provenant naturellement de l’environnement, p. ex. signaux optiques, acoustiques, gravitationnels ou magnétiques ambiants
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CONTROLLING VEHICLE USING VEHICLE CURVATURE AND HEADING ANGLE
A method comprises: determining that a vehicle is at a first location; controlling motion of the vehicle using an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS); determining a second location for the vehicle based on lane sensing information of a lane monitoring system of the vehicle and a first travel distance of the vehicle since the first location, the lane sensing information reflecting a lane curvature; determining a third location for the vehicle based on a heading angle of the vehicle and a second travel distance of the vehicle since the first location; determining a fourth location for the vehicle by fusing the second and third locations with each other; and controlling the motion of the vehicle using the ADAS based on the fourth location.
G05D 1/243 - Moyens de capture de signaux provenant naturellement de l’environnement, p. ex. signaux optiques, acoustiques, gravitationnels ou magnétiques ambiants
A cooler for power electronics comprises: a laminated structure having an inlet and an outlet, the laminated structure comprising a stack of planar members, wherein a first outermost member at an end of the stack forms a first heat exchange surface for mounting a first power electronics baseplate, wherein a second outermost member is positioned at an opposite end of the stack, wherein a first plurality of the planar members adjacent the first outermost member have openings that form a first heat exchange space within the stack, and wherein the inlet and the outlet are coupled to the first heat exchange space.
A fluid flow system for a rotatable shaft assembly includes a first fluid flow device installed in a rotatable shaft, and a second fluid flow device installed in the rotatable shaft, spaced axially apart from the first fluid flow device. The first fluid flow device includes a wall portion having a radial dimension that retains oil in the rotatable shaft. The second fluid flow device includes a wall portion having a radial dimension that facilitates discharge of oil from the radial shaft. The first and second fluid flow devices each include a plurality of baffles on the respective wall portions thereof. The plurality of baffles drive the flow of fluid in an axial direction, from the first fluid flow device toward the second fluid flow device, as the first and second fluid flow devices rotate together with the rotatable shaft.
In a general aspect, a method includes measuring, for a permanent magnet motor having a rotor rotating at a speed, a direct-axis voltage in a rotor frame of reference. The speed is determined by an angular position sensor. The method further includes comparing the measured direct-axis voltage with a reference voltage, and determining, based on the comparing, an angle offset estimate of the angular position sensor. The method also includes iteratively adjusting the angle offset estimate until the measured direct-axis voltage substantially equals the reference voltage.
B60L 15/02 - Procédés, circuits ou dispositifs pour commander la propulsion des véhicules à traction électrique, p. ex. commande de la vitesse des moteurs de traction en vue de réaliser des performances désiréesAdaptation sur les véhicules à traction électrique de l'installation de commande à distance à partir d'un endroit fixe, de différents endroits du véhicule ou de différents véhicules d'un même train caractérisés par la forme du courant utilisé dans le circuit de commande
H02P 21/10 - Commande directe par orientation du champCommande à rétroaction du flux rotorique
H02P 21/18 - Estimation de la position ou de la vitesse
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ARRANGEMENT OF LIGHT SHAPING OPTICAL ELEMENTS FOR AUTOMOTIVE SIGNAL LIGHTING
A vehicle includes individual light sources that are separated in space from neighboring light sources. Collimators can collimate light emitted from the light sources, and a first diffusing surface is configured to receive the collimated light and to diffuse the collimated light in a first direction transverse to a first propagation direction of the collimated light. A second diffusing surface is configured to receive the light diffused by the first diffusing surface and to diffuse the received light in a second direction transverse to a second propagation direction of the collimated light.
A method may capture images of the vehicle lane using a camera attached to a moving vehicle. The method may determine, based on the captured one or more images, locations of a plurality of first lane markings defining a left extent of a lane and a plurality of second lane markings defining a right extent of the lane. The method may project the determined locations in the one or more images to locations in a coordinate system of the roadway. The method may determine a plurality of widths of the lane in the coordinate system of the roadway over a range of distances. The method may determine variations of the lane widths in the coordinate system of the roadway over the range of distances. The method may rescale the lane widths over the range of distances in the coordinate system to reduce determined variations of the lane widths.
An energy absorbing device for a steering column assembly of a vehicle is provided. The energy absorbing device includes tear initiation grooves having offset tear initiation points, such that tearing is initiated in the grooves at different points in time, thus balancing loads experienced during a frontal crash and collapse of the steering column assembly.
B62D 1/19 - Colonnes de direction susceptibles de déformation ou réglables, p. ex. inclinables comportant des dispositions pour absorber l'énergie, p. ex. susceptibles de déformation ou repliables
Described systems and techniques enable anonymous collection of sensor data related to vehicle driving events of a vehicle. A start event of the vehicle may be detected, and an anonymous name may be generated, based on the start event. A subset of the sensor data related to a start-specific event of the vehicle may be extracted. The subset of the sensor data may be stored in an event file for the start-specific event that is designated using the anonymous name, and the event file may be uploaded from the vehicle to an external network.
G06F 21/62 - Protection de l’accès à des données via une plate-forme, p. ex. par clés ou règles de contrôle de l’accès
G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
H04L 67/12 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance
H04W 12/02 - Protection de la confidentialité ou de l'anonymat, p. ex. protection des informations personnellement identifiables [PII]
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VEHICLE POWER ELECTRONICS COOLER WITH INTEGRATED HEATING ELEMENT
A cooler for power electronics comprises: a housing having a cooling surface configured for contacting the power electronics; an inlet and an outlet coupled to the housing; a manifold inside the housing providing a flow of coolant in the cooler, the manifold coupled to the inlet and the outlet; and a heating element mounted to the housing and configured to heat the coolant, the heating element controlled independently of the power electronics.
A computer-based method of obtaining activation of a mobile device for a vehicle comprises: providing, to a computer system and by a mobile device, credentials for an application on the mobile device, the application to generate remote commands to the computer system for controlling the vehicle: prompting, by the mobile device, a user to invoke a user interface of the vehicle: receiving, by the mobile device, a code that the user obtained using the user interface of the vehicle: providing, by the mobile device, the code to the computer system; and receiving, by the mobile device and from the computer system, an authentication token that includes activation information identifying the vehicle, the mobile device to provide the authentication token and the activation information to the computer system in connection with generating the remote commands.
B60R 25/24 - Moyens pour enclencher ou arrêter le système antivol par des éléments d’identification électroniques comportant un code non mémorisé par l’utilisateur
B60R 25/01 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules agissant sur des systèmes ou des équipements de véhicules, p. ex. sur les portes, les sièges ou les pare-brises
A method comprises: receiving, by a motor controller, a torque command for a permanent magnet motor of an electric vehicle, wherein the permanent magnet motor is coupled to an inverter having transistors, and wherein the permanent magnet motor has a present speed; determining a present base speed of the permanent magnet motor; and in response to the torque command meeting a zero-torque criterion while the present speed meets a below-base-speed criterion, ceasing, by the motor controller, a toggling of the transistors so that the transistors are nonconductive.
H02P 23/00 - Dispositions ou procédés pour la commande de moteurs à courant alternatif caractérisés par un procédé de commande autre que la commande par vecteur
B60L 15/00 - Procédés, circuits ou dispositifs pour commander la propulsion des véhicules à traction électrique, p. ex. commande de la vitesse des moteurs de traction en vue de réaliser des performances désiréesAdaptation sur les véhicules à traction électrique de l'installation de commande à distance à partir d'un endroit fixe, de différents endroits du véhicule ou de différents véhicules d'un même train
B60L 15/04 - Procédés, circuits ou dispositifs pour commander la propulsion des véhicules à traction électrique, p. ex. commande de la vitesse des moteurs de traction en vue de réaliser des performances désiréesAdaptation sur les véhicules à traction électrique de l'installation de commande à distance à partir d'un endroit fixe, de différents endroits du véhicule ou de différents véhicules d'un même train caractérisés par la forme du courant utilisé dans le circuit de commande utilisant le courant continu
B60L 15/20 - Procédés, circuits ou dispositifs pour commander la propulsion des véhicules à traction électrique, p. ex. commande de la vitesse des moteurs de traction en vue de réaliser des performances désiréesAdaptation sur les véhicules à traction électrique de l'installation de commande à distance à partir d'un endroit fixe, de différents endroits du véhicule ou de différents véhicules d'un même train pour la commande du véhicule ou de son moteur en vue de réaliser des performances désirées, p. ex. vitesse, couple, variation programmée de la vitesse
B60L 50/60 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des batteries
H02P 27/06 - Dispositions ou procédés pour la commande de moteurs à courant alternatif caractérisés par le type de tension d'alimentation utilisant une tension d’alimentation à fréquence variable, p. ex. tension d’alimentation d’onduleurs ou de convertisseurs utilisant des convertisseurs de courant continu en courant alternatif ou des onduleurs
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ATTRIBUTE UTILIZATION TO DELIVER IMMERSIVE SIMULTANEOUS SOUND EXPERIENCE
A vehicle includes a plurality of loudspeakers, memory storing pre-stored sound files, encoding a sound for rendering by the loudspeakers, memory storing an attribute file containing attributes associated with the sounds and associated with audio streams, the attributes defining parameters for rendering each of the sounds and audio streams. An audio manager is configured for receiving the pre-stored sound files, audio streams, and attributes from the attribute file, the received attributes corresponding to the received pre-stored sound files and audio files. The audio manager is configured for, based on the received attributes, determining relative priorities for rendering the received pre-stored sound files and audio streams. An audio mixer is configured for, based on the determined relative priorities, outputting signals to the loudspeakers to render the received pre-stored sound files and audio streams according to the determined relative priorities.
Sensor data may be received from a plurality of sensors installed on a vehicle and characterizing driving conditions of the vehicle. The sensor data may be continuously stored in a ring buffer implemented using a random access memory (RAM). A recording trigger to record event data related to a driving event of the vehicle may be received. A subset of sensor data may be extracted from the ring buffer, based on the recording trigger. The subset of the sensor data may be recorded in an event file in a second memory.
G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
H04L 67/12 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance
21.
AUTOMOTIVE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH ETHERNET RING TOPOLOGY
A vehicle communication system comprises: Ethernet gateways, wherein each of the Ethernet gateways (i) is designated to serve as the Ethernet gateway in addition to performing other automotive functions in a vehicle: (ii) is coupled to multiple buses for respective subsystems having electronic control units (ECUs) communicating using respective automotive bus protocols; and (iii) is configured to encapsulate within Ethernet packets received communications of the respective automotive bus protocols: Automotive Ethernet cables connecting the Ethernet gateways in a ring topology, each of the Ethernet gateways connected to two others of the Ethernet gateways that are adjacent to the Ethernet gateway; and a communication matrix in each of the Ethernet gateways, wherein each of the ECUs is specified as belonging to at least one of multiple virtual local area networks (VLANs), wherein a VLAN tag is included in each of the Ethernet packets.
B60R 16/023 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour la transmission de signaux entre des parties ou des sous-systèmes du véhicule
H04L 67/12 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance
22.
DYNAMIC DRIVELINE TORSIONAL DAMPING VIA HIGH BANDWIDTH CONTROL
A method comprises: applying, by a motor controller of an electric motor, a bandpass filter to a signal from a sensor on a rotor of the electric motor, the signal indicating rotational speed of the rotor to detect a torsional oscillation or vibration in a driveline of the electric motor to be attenuated; providing the filtered signal to a proportional derivative controller configured for disturbance rejection; generating, by the proportional derivative controller, an attenuation signal for attenuating the torsional oscillation or vibration in the driveline; combining the attenuation signal with a driver torque command signal to produce a combined torque command signal, the driver torque command signal indicating an amount of torque requested from the electric motor; and producing torque with the electric motor based on the combined torque command signal.
B60L 15/20 - Procédés, circuits ou dispositifs pour commander la propulsion des véhicules à traction électrique, p. ex. commande de la vitesse des moteurs de traction en vue de réaliser des performances désiréesAdaptation sur les véhicules à traction électrique de l'installation de commande à distance à partir d'un endroit fixe, de différents endroits du véhicule ou de différents véhicules d'un même train pour la commande du véhicule ou de son moteur en vue de réaliser des performances désirées, p. ex. vitesse, couple, variation programmée de la vitesse
A dual axial cooling system for an electric motor includes a cover assembly provided at first and second axial ends of a stator of the electric motor. Each cover assembly includes a first side portion that is oriented so as to face an interior of the stator, with a plurality of holes formed in the first side portion. A second side portion is coupled to the first side portion, so that a passage is formed between the first and second side portions. A supply nozzle portion is in fluid communication with the plurality of openings via the passage defined between the first and second side portions. The plurality of openings receive cooling fluid from the supply nozzle portion, and discharge the cooling fluid in an axial direction, from each axial end portion of the stator, to provide axial cooling in two axial directions into the stator.
H02K 9/19 - Dispositions de refroidissement ou de ventilation pour machines avec enveloppe fermée et circuit fermé de refroidissement utilisant un agent de refroidissement liquide, p. ex. de l'huile
H02K 3/50 - Fixation des têtes de bobines, des connexions équipotentielles ou des connexions s'y raccordant
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DIRECTIONAL VEHICLE NOTIFICATIONS USING PRE-RENDERED MULTIDIMENSIONAL SOUNDS
A method of generating a multidimensional audio notification in a vehicle comprises: registering, in a vehicle having an audio system with multiple channels, an event for which a directional notification is to be generated; obtaining, from among multiple pre-rendered multidimensional sounds in a storage, a first pre-rendered multidimensional sound that is assigned to the event, the first pre-rendered multidimensional sound including audio for more than one of the multiple channels; and playing the obtained first pre-rendered multidimensional sound using the audio system.
Managing camera outputs in an interactive multi-display surrounding view system comprises: receiving outputs from at least four cameras of the vehicle; stitching together the outputs into a first image of a top-down view of vehicle surroundings; adding a three-dimensional (3D) model of the vehicle to the first image, based on the vehicle surroundings, to generate a first enhanced image; and simultaneously presenting (i) the first enhanced image on a first display device of the vehicle, the first display device providing a first touchscreen input control for a first aspect of the first enhanced image, and (ii) a second image on a second display device of the vehicle, the second image comprising one of the outputs, the second display device providing a second touchscreen input control for a second aspect of the second image, wherein the first and second touchscreen input controls accept inputs simultaneously and non-simultaneously with each other.
B60R 1/28 - Dispositions de visualisation en temps réel pour les conducteurs ou les passagers utilisant des systèmes de capture d'images optiques, p. ex. des caméras ou des systèmes vidéo spécialement adaptés pour être utilisés dans ou sur des véhicules pour visualiser une zone extérieure au véhicule, p. ex. l’extérieur du véhicule avec un champ de vision réglable
G06F 3/04883 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] utilisant des caractéristiques spécifiques fournies par le périphérique d’entrée, p. ex. des fonctions commandées par la rotation d’une souris à deux capteurs, ou par la nature du périphérique d’entrée, p. ex. des gestes en fonction de la pression exercée enregistrée par une tablette numérique utilisant un écran tactile ou une tablette numérique, p. ex. entrée de commandes par des tracés gestuels pour l’entrée de données par calligraphie, p. ex. sous forme de gestes ou de texte
G06T 3/4038 - Création de mosaïques d’images, p. ex. composition d’images planes à partir de sous-images planes
G06T 19/00 - Transformation de modèles ou d'images tridimensionnels [3D] pour infographie
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GENERATING TRAINING DATA FOR ADAS USING NEURAL NETWORK
A computer-implemented method comprises: receiving camera images and three dimensional (3D) data captured by a first vehicle during travel; obtaining, by providing the camera images to a two-dimensional (2D) object detection algorithm, 2D bounding boxes corresponding to first objects visible in the camera images; obtaining 3D bounding boxes corresponding to second objects in the 3D data; performing association of the 2D bounding boxes with corresponding ones of the 3D bounding boxes using a first neural network; and generating, using the camera images and the 2D bounding boxes associated with corresponding ones of the 3D bounding boxes, training data for training a second neural network to perform 2D and 3D object detection in an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) for a second vehicle.
G06V 20/58 - Reconnaissance d’objets en mouvement ou d’obstacles, p. ex. véhicules ou piétonsReconnaissance des objets de la circulation, p. ex. signalisation routière, feux de signalisation ou routes
G01S 17/42 - Mesure simultanée de la distance et d'autres coordonnées
G01S 17/86 - Combinaisons de systèmes lidar avec des systèmes autres que lidar, radar ou sonar, p. ex. avec des goniomètres
G01S 17/931 - Systèmes lidar, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques pour prévenir les collisions de véhicules terrestres
G06V 10/74 - Appariement de motifs d’image ou de vidéoMesures de proximité dans les espaces de caractéristiques
G06V 10/774 - Génération d'ensembles de motifs de formationTraitement des caractéristiques d’images ou de vidéos dans les espaces de caractéristiquesDispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant l’intégration et la réduction de données, p. ex. analyse en composantes principales [PCA] ou analyse en composantes indépendantes [ ICA] ou cartes auto-organisatrices [SOM]Séparation aveugle de source méthodes de Bootstrap, p. ex. "bagging” ou “boosting”
G06V 10/82 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant les réseaux neuronaux
27.
GENERATING TRAINING DATA FOR ADAS USING NEURAL NETWORK
A computer-implemented method comprises: receiving camera images and three dimensional (3D) data captured by a first vehicle during travel; obtaining, by providing the camera images to a two-dimensional (2D) object detection algorithm, 2D bounding boxes corresponding to first objects visible in the camera images; obtaining 3D bounding boxes corresponding to second objects in the 3D data; performing association of the 2D bounding boxes with corresponding ones of the 3D bounding boxes using a first neural network; and generating, using the camera images and the 2D bounding boxes associated with corresponding ones of the 3D bounding boxes, training data for training a second neural network to perform 2D and 3D object detection in an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) for a second vehicle.
G06V 10/764 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant la classification, p. ex. des objets vidéo
G06V 10/82 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant les réseaux neuronaux
G06V 20/58 - Reconnaissance d’objets en mouvement ou d’obstacles, p. ex. véhicules ou piétonsReconnaissance des objets de la circulation, p. ex. signalisation routière, feux de signalisation ou routes
A method of controlling vapor compression cooling in a thermal system comprises: changing, using a controller and according to a first function, a first operating parameter of a first actuator of the thermal system, the first function defined by performing fitting to data, the first actuator controlling one of a speed of a fan of a condenser or a speed of a compressor; and changing, using the controller, a second operating parameter of a second actuator of the thermal system, the second actuator controlling another of the speed of the fan of the condenser or the speed of the compressor, the second operating parameter changed according to a second function that at least in part depends on a capacity request for the vapor compression cooling.
A method of controlling vapor compression cooling in a thermal system comprises: changing, using a controller and according to a first function, a first operating parameter of a first actuator of the thermal system, the first function defined by performing fitting to data, the first actuator controlling one of a speed of a fan of a condenser or a speed of a compressor; and changing, using the controller, a second operating parameter of a second actuator of the thermal system, the second actuator controlling another of the speed of the fan of the condenser or the speed of the compressor, the second operating parameter changed according to a second function that at least in part depends on a capacity request for the vapor compression cooling.
A thermal device for electronics comprises: a baseplate configured for having the electronics mounted thereto; a manifold defining a cavity closed by the baseplate, the cavity having an inlet and an outlet for a fluid; and pin fins extending from a surface of the baseplate inside the cavity, the pin fins arranged in a pattern, wherein a spacing between adjacent ones of the pin fins has a gradient.
A thermal device for electronics comprises: a baseplate configured for having the electronics mounted thereto; a manifold defining a cavity closed by the baseplate, the cavity having an inlet and an outlet for a fluid; and pin fins extending from a surface of the baseplate inside the cavity, the pin fins arranged in a pattern, wherein a spacing between adjacent ones of the pin fins has a gradient.
H05K 7/20 - Modifications en vue de faciliter la réfrigération, l'aération ou le chauffage
F28F 13/08 - Dispositions pour modifier le transfert de chaleur, p. ex. accroissement, diminution en affectant le mode d'écoulement des sources de potentiel calorifique en faisant varier la section transversale des canaux d'écoulement
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING A MULTI-POSITION VEHICLE SEAT AND RESTRAINING AN OCCUPANT OF SUCH SEAT
A vehicle includes a body structure defining an interior cabin and a multi-position seat that is attached to the body structure and includes a seat cushion and a seatback, and a coupling between the seat cushion and the seatback that positions the seatback between an upright position and a maximum reclined position. Left and right halo members are fixedly attached to the body structure, the left halo member having a first restraining surface above, rearward from, and adjacent to a left shoulder of an occupant of the seat when the seatback is positioned in the maximum reclined position, and the right halo member having a second restraining surface above, rearward from, and adjacent to a right shoulder of the occupant when the seatback is positioned in the maximum reclined position.
B60N 2/427 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules à des fins particulières ou pour des véhicules particuliers le siège étant construit pour protéger son occupant des effets des forces d'accélération anormales, p. ex. sièges anticollision ou sièges de sécurité le siège ou ses parties constitutives se déplaçant lors d'une collision
33.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING A MULTI-POSITION VEHICLE SEAT AND RESTRAINING AN OCCUPANT OF SUCH SEAT
A vehicle includes a body structure defining an interior cabin and a multi-position seat that is attached to the body structure and includes a seat cushion and a seatback, and a coupling between the seat cushion and the seatback that positions the seatback between an upright position and a maximum reclined position. Left and right halo members are fixedly attached to the body structure, the left halo member having a first restraining surface above, rearward from, and adjacent to a left shoulder of an occupant of the seat when the seatback is positioned in the maximum reclined position, and the right halo member having a second restraining surface above, rearward from, and adjacent to a right shoulder of the occupant when the seatback is positioned in the maximum reclined position.
B60N 2/42 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules à des fins particulières ou pour des véhicules particuliers le siège étant construit pour protéger son occupant des effets des forces d'accélération anormales, p. ex. sièges anticollision ou sièges de sécurité
34.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING A MULTI-POSITION VEHICLE SEAT AND RESTRAINING AN OCCUPANT OF SUCH SEAT
A vehicle includes a body structure defining an interior cabin and a multi-position seat that is attached to the body structure and includes a seat cushion and a seatback, and a coupling between the seat cushion and the seatback that positions the seatback between an upright position and a maximum reclined position. Left and right halo members are fixedly attached to the body structure, the left halo member having a first restraining surface above, rearward from, and adjacent to a left shoulder of an occupant of the seat when the seatback is positioned in the maximum reclined position, and the right halo member having a second restraining surface above, rearward from, and adjacent to a right shoulder of the occupant when the seatback is positioned in the maximum reclined position.
B60N 2/868 - Appuis-tête mobiles ou réglables permettant un mouvement latéral parallèle à la ligne des épaules de l’occupant
B60N 2/005 - Agencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules
B60N 2/20 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p. ex. réglable le dossier étant rabattable, p. ex. pour faciliter l'accès
G01B 21/16 - Dispositions pour la mesure ou leurs détails, où la technique de mesure n'est pas couverte par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe, est non spécifiée ou est non significative pour mesurer la distance ou le jeu entre des objets espacés
A method of calibrating an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) for a vehicle comprises: receiving first information by a mobile device that has a camera and a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) device, the first information comprising a three-dimensional (3D) specification of physical dimensions for the vehicle having the ADAS; scanning, by the mobile device, the vehicle and a physical target for the ADAS, the scanning performed with the camera and the LiDAR device after receiving the first information, the scanning generating frame data; tracking, by the mobile device, the vehicle in the frame data using the first information; generating, by the mobile device, an output indicating whether the physical target is positioned at a target location for the ADAS; and initiating, after the output is generated, a calibration process of the ADAS that uses the physical target.
A method of calibrating an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) for a vehicle comprises: receiving first information by a mobile device that has a camera and a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) device, the first information comprising a three-dimensional (3D) specification of physical dimensions for the vehicle having the ADAS; scanning, by the mobile device, the vehicle and a physical target for the ADAS, the scanning performed with the camera and the LiDAR device after receiving the first information, the scanning generating frame data; tracking, by the mobile device, the vehicle in the frame data using the first information; generating, by the mobile device, an output indicating whether the physical target is positioned at a target location for the ADAS; and initiating, after the output is generated, a calibration process of the ADAS that uses the physical target.
A transmission comprises: a first planetary stage including a first ring gear defining first internal teeth; a ground component defining second internal teeth; a compound planetary stage including a one-way clutch with an inner race and an outer race, the outer race having a first tapered surface; and an adaptor defining external teeth and a second tapered surface, the adaptor being movable into at least a first position where the first tapered surface and the second tapered surface are connected with each other, and into a second position where instead the first internal teeth are gear coupled with the second internal teeth.
F16H 3/66 - Transmissions ayant au moins trois engrenages centraux composées d'un certain nombre de trains d'engrenage, sans entraînement passant d'un train à l'autre
B60K 1/02 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques comprenant plus d'un moteur électrique
B60K 17/08 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type de mécanisme de transmission du changement de vitesse du type mécanique
41.
Automotive vehicle rear spoiler with central stop light
A method comprises: accessing a charging history for a battery, the charging history identifying each charging session of the battery performed between a predefined time and a present time; defining, from a charging algorithm for the battery, a modified charging algorithm based at least in part on the charging history; and applying the modified charging algorithm for charging the battery.
A vehicle trunk comprises: a first trunk part forming at least a first wall of the vehicle trunk, the first trunk part including a thermoplastic elastomer material, wherein the first trunk part is at least partially collapsible to facilitate installation of the vehicle trunk into an undercut region of a vehicle; and a second trunk part forming at least a second wall of the vehicle trunk, wherein the first and second trunk parts define an interior of the vehicle trunk, and wherein the second trunk part includes a fiber-reinforced polymer material.
B60R 5/00 - Compartiments, à l'intérieur du véhicule, principalement destinés ou suffisamment spacieux pour loger des malles, des valises ou des objets analogues
B29C 70/68 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts en incorporant ou en surmoulant des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts ou des couches
B29L 31/30 - Véhicules, p. ex. bateaux ou avions, ou éléments de leur carrosserie
A height adjuster for a vehicle seatbelt comprises: a rail having windows, each of the windows corresponding to a different height adjustment of the height adjuster for the vehicle seatbelt; a slider; a first pin slidingly mounted to the slider, the first pin being moveable in a second direction between (i) an extended position in which the first pin engages with one of the windows and the slider is restricted, and (ii) a retracted position where the first pin does not engage with any of the windows and the slider is not restricted; an actuator for moving the first pin to the retracted position; and a member coupled to the actuator and abutting the first pin in the extended position to restrict the first pin from moving in the second direction, the actuator configured to move the member upon actuation to allow the first pin to assume the retracted position.
A seatbelt system for an occupant of a vehicle comprises: an anchor point (112) attached to a body of the vehicle; seatbelt webbing (110) extending from the anchor point toward the occupant; and a dynamic guide f(100) for the seatbelt webbing positioned between the anchor point and a shoulder (108A) of the occupant, the dynamic guide comprising a lid attached to a base, the seatbelt webbing extending through the dynamic guide and exiting through an opening between the lid and the base, the dynamic guide configured so that the lid at least partially separates from the base at a first predetermined tension in the seatbelt webbing laterally in the vehicle.
A system comprises: a cross-car beam: a cross-car beam structure attached to the cross-car beam; an air duct: and an air vent, wherein the cross-car beam and the cross-car beam structure form a channel for air flow between the air duct and the air vent.
A seatbelt system for an occupant of a vehicle comprises: an anchor point attached to a body of the vehicle; seatbelt webbing extending from the anchor point toward the occupant; and a dynamic guide for the seatbelt webbing positioned between the anchor point and a shoulder of the occupant, the dynamic guide comprising a lid attached to a base, the seatbelt webbing extending through the dynamic guide and exiting through an opening between the lid and the base, the dynamic guide configured so that the lid at least partially separates from the base at a first predetermined tension in the seatbelt webbing laterally in the vehicle.
A height adjuster for a vehicle seatbelt comprises: a rail having windows, each of the windows corresponding to a different height adjustment of the height adjuster for the vehicle seatbelt; a slider; a first pin slidingly mounted to the slider, the first pin being moveable in a second direction between (i) an extended position in which the first pin engages with one of the windows and the slider is restricted, and (ii) a retracted position where the first pin does not engage with any of the windows and the slider is not restricted; an actuator for moving the first pin to the retracted position; and a member coupled to the actuator and abutting the first pin in the extended position to restrict the first pin from moving in the second direction, the actuator configured to move the member upon actuation to allow the first pin to assume the retracted position.
A vehicle display device can include: a cover glass that is multicurved, wherein the cover glass is free floating and has an exposed glass edge; display modules that each has a free-form shape, the display modules positioned side by side and covered by the cover glass; an active pixel area visible through the cover glass, wherein the active pixel area includes a first area that has touch sensitivity and a second area that does not have touch sensitivity; and a connection portion configured for mounting the vehicle display device to a dashboard so that the vehicle display device floats from the dashboard.
A method of calibration for a vehicle comprises: obtaining speed data from at least one vehicle controller of the vehicle during travel; determining that the speed data satisfies a speed threshold; while the speed threshold is satisfied, and from a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) of the vehicle, collecting first and second pluralities of LIDAR data frames; calculating a first yaw angle using the first plurality of LIDAR data frames; calculating a second yaw angle using the second plurality of LIDAR data frames; determining whether the first and second yaw angles satisfy a consistency criterion; in response to the consistency criterion being satisfied, determining a third yaw angle for the LiDAR using the first and second yaw angles; and calibrating the LiDAR using the third yaw angle.
A method of calibration for a vehicle comprises: obtaining speed data from at least one vehicle controller of the vehicle during travel; determining that the speed data satisfies a speed threshold; while the speed threshold is satisfied, and from a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) of the vehicle, collecting first and second pluralities of LIDAR data frames; calculating a first yaw angle using the first plurality of LIDAR data frames; calculating a second yaw angle using the second plurality of LIDAR data frames; determining whether the first and second yaw angles satisfy a consistency criterion; in response to the consistency criterion being satisfied, determining a third yaw angle for the LiDAR using the first and second yaw angles; and calibrating the LiDAR using the third yaw angle.
A battery module comprises: a plurality of electrochemical cells, each electrochemical cell of the plurality of electrochemical cells having a terminal at an end of the cell; a busbar to couple the plurality of electrochemical cells in one of a parallel connection, a series connection, or a parallel and series connection; and a multi-layered ribbon bond wire that connects the terminal of at least one of the plurality of electrochemical cells to the busbar, the multi-layered ribbon bond wire comprising a first layer including a first material, and a second layer including a second material, wherein the second material is different from the first material, wherein the first layer and the second layer are joined to each other, and wherein the first layer contacts the terminal and the busbar.
H01M 50/526 - Interconnecteurs pour connecter les bornes des batteries adjacentesInterconnecteurs pour connecter les cellules en dehors d'un boîtier de batterie caractérisées par le matériau ayant une structure en couches
H01M 50/503 - Interconnecteurs pour connecter les bornes des batteries adjacentesInterconnecteurs pour connecter les cellules en dehors d'un boîtier de batterie caractérisées par la forme des interconnecteurs
H01M 50/505 - Interconnecteurs pour connecter les bornes des batteries adjacentesInterconnecteurs pour connecter les cellules en dehors d'un boîtier de batterie comprenant une barre omnibus unique
H01M 50/514 - Procédés pour interconnecter les batteries ou cellules adjacentes
A vehicle display device comprises: a housing forming an opening to an interior; a first display module positioned in the interior of the housing, the display module including a first louver film that is stacked with a second louver film, wherein respective orientations of the first and second louver films are substantially perpendicular to each other; and a cover glass that covers the opening to the interior of the housing, the cover glass being free floating and having an exposed glass edge; wherein the vehicle display device has a shroud-less design and is configured for positioning within a distance from a vehicle window where the display module is susceptible to generating a reflection in the vehicle window, and wherein at least one of the first and second louver films reduce the reflection.
B60K 35/90 - Étalonnage d'instruments, p. ex. réglage des paramètres initiaux ou de référenceTest d'instruments, p. ex. détection d'un dysfonctionnement
60.
FLOTATION-BASED VALVE TO PREVENT OIL FROM EXITING A VEHICLE OIL SUMP
A motor for a vehicle comprises: a motor housing; an oil sump mounted to the motor for oil to drain from the motor housing into the oil sump, a width of the oil sump being greater than a depth of the oil sump, the oil sump having an oil pickup for circulating the oil; and a valve member mounted at a pivot point inside the oil sump, the valve member enclosing an air cavity for buoyancy, wherein the valve member is configured to rotate about the pivot point due to being buoyed by the oil.
F01M 11/04 - Remplissage ou vidange du lubrifiant des "machines" ou moteurs
F16K 31/20 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos actionnés par un fluide et actionnés par un flotteur commandant une soupape de levage
61.
ELECTRIC-VEHICLE DRIVE UNIT SYSTEM WITH AXIAL COUPLING
A drive unit system for an axle of an electric vehicle comprises: a first drive unit comprising a first rotor inside a first stator; a first transmission for a first wheel of the axle, the first transmission having a first input shaft coupled to a first gear having a first helix angle; a second transmission for a second wheel of the axle, the second transmission having a second input shaft coupled to a second gear having a second helix angle opposite to the first helix angle; and a coupling connecting the first and second input shafts to each other.
B60K 17/16 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type de mécanisme de transmission du différentiel
B60K 7/00 - Disposition du moteur dans ou jouxtant une roue motrice
B60K 17/04 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type de mécanisme de transmission
F16H 48/22 - Dispositions pour supprimer ou modifier l'action différentielle, p. ex. dispositifs de verrouillage utilisant des embrayages ou des freins à friction
F16H 57/00 - Parties constitutives générales des transmissions
62.
AXLE DECOUPLER SYSTEM WITH MECHANICAL SYNCHRONIZER
An axle decoupler system (100) comprises: an axle decoupler (102) configured to selectively couple an axle (114) of a vehicle with a wheel hub (300) of the vehicle, the axle decoupler comprising: a sliding ring having first splines (110, 310) coupled to second splines (112) on the axle, the sliding ring having a first position where the first splines (110) are not also coupled to third splines (316) on the wheel hub (300), and a second position where the first splines (112) are also coupled to the third splines (316); and an electric motor (106) for moving the sliding ring (108, 308) into the first or second position; and a one-way clutch (118, 120) coupling the axle (114) and the wheel hub (300) to each other.
An axle decoupler system comprises: an axle decoupler configured to selectively couple an axle of a vehicle with a wheel hub of the vehicle, the axle decoupler comprising: a sliding ring having first splines coupled to second splines on the axle, the sliding ring having a first position where the first splines are not also coupled to third splines on the wheel hub, and a second position where the first splines are also coupled to the third splines; and an electric motor for moving the sliding ring into the first or second position; and a one-way clutch coupling the axle and the wheel hub to each other.
F16D 23/14 - Manchons actionnant les embrayagesOrganes d'actionnement directement reliés aux manchons actionnant les embrayages
B60K 23/06 - Agencement ou montage des dispositifs de commande pour transmissions de véhicules ou pour des parties de celles-ci, non prévus ailleurs pour dispositifs à roues libres
B60K 23/08 - Agencement ou montage des dispositifs de commande pour transmissions de véhicules ou pour des parties de celles-ci, non prévus ailleurs pour le changement du nombre de roues motrices
F16D 11/00 - Embrayages dans lesquels les organes ont des parties qui se pénètrent mutuellement
F16D 41/04 - Roues libres ou embrayages à roue libre combinés avec un embrayage verrouillant entre eux les organes d'entraînement et les organes entraînés
F16D 41/069 - Roues libres ou embrayages à roue libre avec organes d'accouplement intermédiaires d'arrêt entre une surface intérieure et une surface extérieure les organes intermédiaires d'arrêt agissant en pivotant ou basculant, p. ex. cales
F16D 47/04 - Systèmes d'embrayages ou bien systèmes d'embrayages et d'accouplements, comportant des dispositifs couverts dans au moins deux des ensembles de groupes suivants: dans lesquels au moins l'un est une roue libre
64.
COMPACT WIDE FIELD OF VIEW WINDSHIELD HEAD UP DISPLAY WITH HYBRID REFLECTING INTERMEDIATE IMAGE SCREEN
A windshield head up display system for an occupant of a vehicle comprises: a picture generating unit comprising a light source, the picture generating unit generating light for the head up display system in a first light path; a hybrid reflective intermediate image screen characterized by at least i) a field correction term that defines a carrier shape of the hybrid reflective intermediate image screen and ii) a diffuser term that defines a surface structure on the hybrid reflective intermediate image screen, wherein the hybrid reflective intermediate image screen receives the light from the picture generating unit; and at least one mirror that receives the light, after reflection and diffusion at the hybrid reflective intermediate image screen, in a second light path; wherein the head up display system is configured so that a windshield of the vehicle receives the light after reflection at the mirror, and reflects the light toward the occupant.
A drive unit system for an axle of an electric vehicle comprises: a first drive unit comprising a first rotor inside a first stator; a first transmission for a first wheel of the axle, the first transmission having a first input shaft coupled to a first gear having a first helix angle; a second transmission for a second wheel of the axle, the second transmission having a second input shaft coupled to a second gear having a second helix angle opposite to the first helix angle; and a coupling connecting the first and second input shafts to each other.
B60K 17/04 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type de mécanisme de transmission
B60K 1/00 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques
B60K 1/02 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques comprenant plus d'un moteur électrique
B60K 17/02 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type d'embrayage
B60K 17/16 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type de mécanisme de transmission du différentiel
66.
Automobile display screen with graphical user interface
A windshield head up display system for an occupant of a vehicle comprises: a picture generating unit comprising a light source, the picture generating unit generating light for the head up display system in a first light path; a hybrid reflective intermediate image screen characterized by at least i) a field correction term that defines a carrier shape of the hybrid reflective intermediate image screen and ii) a diffuser term that defines a surface structure on the hybrid reflective intermediate image screen, wherein the hybrid reflective intermediate image screen receives the light from the picture generating unit; and at least one mirror that receives the light, after reflection and diffusion at the hybrid reflective intermediate image screen, in a second light path; wherein the head up display system is configured so that a windshield of the vehicle receives the light after reflection at the mirror, and reflects the light toward the occupant.
A vehicle seat comprises: first and second risers to engage with respective first and second rails on a floor of a vehicle; a seatback extending from a first pivot at the first and second risers; and a seat cushion mounted to the first and second risers using a four-bar linkage, wherein the seat cushion is not attached to the seatback and is not supported by the seatback; wherein the vehicle seat has (i) a comfort position in which a latch holds the seat cushion in a first position relative to the seatback, the seat cushion supported only by the four-bar linkage in the first position, and (ii) a fold-flat position in which the four-bar linkage is folded to position the seat cushion toward the floor, and in which the seatback is folded about the first pivot and assumes a second position at least partially overlapping the seat cushion.
B60N 2/20 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p. ex. réglable le dossier étant rabattable, p. ex. pour faciliter l'accès
B60N 2/30 - Sièges indémontables susceptibles d'être gardés dans une position de non-utilisation, p. ex. strapontins
A vehicle seat in part comprises an eight-pivot angled assembly comprising: front and rear subassemblies each mounted to a cushion frame at a non-perpendicular angle to floor rails, each of the front and rear subassemblies comprising upper pivots and lower pivots coupled to each other respective links, a crossmember coupling links to each other. An electric motor is coupled to the eight-pivot angled assembly and configured to actuate the front and rear subassemblies into a first position, and into a second position where the cushion frame and a cushion are positioned further inboard in the vehicle than in the first position.
B60N 2/04 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p. ex. réglable le siège entier étant mobile
B60N 2/02 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p. ex. réglable
72.
HOMOGENEOUS REAR COMBINATION LAMP WITHOUT OUTER LENS
rear combination lamp (300) for a vehicle comprises: a first housing ember (302) that is opaque; a first light source (304) inside the irst housing member (302); a first lightguide (306) abutting the first ousing member (302) and enclosing the first light source (304), a irst taillight portion (308) extending from the first lightguide (306); a tructural member (310) that is opaque and abuts the first lightguide 306) on an opposite side from the first housing member (302); a econd lightguide (312) abutting the structural member (310) on an pposite side from the first lightguide (306), a second taillight portion 314) extending from the second lightguide (312); a second housing ember (316) that is opaque and that abuts the second lightguide 312) on an opposite side from the structural member (310); and a econd light source (318) inside the second housing member (316), herein the second lightguide (312) encloses the second light source 318).
B60Q 1/26 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs ayant principalement pour objet d'indiquer le contour du véhicule ou de certaines de ses parties, ou pour engendrer des signaux au bénéfice d'autres véhicules
F21S 43/50 - Dispositifs de signalisation spécialement adaptés à l’extérieur des véhicules, p. ex. feux de freinage, feux clignotants indicateurs de direction ou feux de recul caractérisés par des composants esthétiques non prévus ailleurs, p. ex. des enjoliveurs, des parois de séparation ou des couvercles
F21S 45/00 - Agencements intérieurs des dispositifs d’éclairage de véhicules spécialement adaptés à l’extérieur des véhicules à des fins autres que l’émission ou la distribution de lumière
F21S 45/50 - Agencements intérieurs des dispositifs d’éclairage de véhicules spécialement adaptés à l’extérieur des véhicules à des fins autres que l’émission ou la distribution de lumière pour l’étanchéité
A vehicle seat comprises: first and second risers to engage with respective first and second rails on a floor of a vehicle; a seatback extending from a first pivot at the first and second risers; and a seat cushion mounted to the first and second risers using a four-bar linkage, wherein the seat cushion is not attached to the seatback and is not supported by the seatback; wherein the vehicle seat has (i) a comfort position in which a latch holds the seat cushion in a first position relative to the seatback, the seat cushion supported only by the four-bar linkage in the first position, and (ii) a fold-flat position in which the four-bar linkage is folded to position the seat cushion toward the floor, and in which the seatback is folded about the first pivot and assumes a second position at least partially overlapping the seat cushion.
B60N 2/30 - Sièges indémontables susceptibles d'être gardés dans une position de non-utilisation, p. ex. strapontins
B60N 2/12 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p. ex. réglable le siège entier étant mobile coulissant et basculant
B60N 2/28 - Sièges prêts à monter sur des, ou à démonter de sièges existants de véhicule
A vehicle seat in part comprises an eight-pivot angled assembly comprising: front and rear subassemblies each mounted to a cushion frame at a non-perpendicular angle to floor rails, each of the front and rear subassemblies comprising upper pivots and lower pivots coupled to each other respective links, a crossmember coupling links to each other. An electric motor is coupled to the eight-pivot angled assembly and configured to actuate the front and rear subassemblies into a first position, and into a second position where the cushion frame and a cushion are positioned further inboard in the vehicle than in the first position.
B60N 2/16 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p. ex. réglable le siège entier étant mobile réglable en hauteur
B60N 2/02 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p. ex. réglable
75.
VEHICLE DISPLAY DEVICE WITH PROTECTIVE FILM TO CONTAIN GLASS FRAGMENTS
A vehicle display device comprises: a housing forming an opening to an interior; a display module positioned in the interior of the housing, the display module including a substrate; a cover glass that covers the opening to the interior of the housing, the cover glass at least partially bounded by an exposed glass edge, the cover glass attached to the substrate by an optically clear adhesive, wherein an outermost region of the cover glass extends beyond an edge of the substrate; and a protective film positioned along at least part of the exposed glass edge, the protective film attached to an inside of the cover glass at the outermost region.
A rear combination lamp for a vehicle comprises: a first housing member that is opaque; a first light source inside the first housing member; a first lightguide abutting the first housing member and enclosing the first light source, a first taillight portion extending from the first lightguide; a structural member that is opaque and abuts the first lightguide on an opposite side from the first housing member; a second lightguide abutting the structural member on an opposite side from the first lightguide, a second taillight portion extending from the second lightguide; a second housing member that is opaque and that abuts the second lightguide on an opposite side from the structural member; and a second light source inside the second housing member, wherein the second lightguide encloses the second light source.
F21S 43/241 - Guides de lumière caractérisés par la forme du guide de lumière à forme complexe
F21S 43/247 - Guides de lumière ayant une seule source lumineuse couplée au guide de lumière
F21S 45/50 - Agencements intérieurs des dispositifs d’éclairage de véhicules spécialement adaptés à l’extérieur des véhicules à des fins autres que l’émission ou la distribution de lumière pour l’étanchéité
A solid state headlight comprises: a light-emitting diode light source (202); an illumination micro-lens (304); a projection micro-lens (312); a collimating optic (204) positioned between the light-emitting diode light source (202) and the illumination micro-lens (304); a metal layer (308) positioned between the illumination micro-lens (304) and the projection micro-lens (312), the metal layer (308) having an aperture; a high-reflectivity coating (306) positioned between the metal layer (308) and the illumination micro-lens (304), the high-reflectivity coating (306) having a reflectivity of at least about 80%; and a low-reflectivity coating (310) positioned between the metal layer (308) and the projection micro-lens (312), the low-reflectivity coating (310) having a reflectivity of at most about 20%.
A system comprises: a sensor configured to detect a gesture relating to a vehicle; a network; an electronic control unit (ECU) coupled to the network, a display device, and the sensor, the ECU providing media functionality for the vehicle, the ECU configured to present a surround view video on the display device, determine a gesture state and screen coordinates for the gesture, and send the gesture state and the screen coordinates over the network; cameras providing feeds; and an ECU coupled to the network and to the cameras, the ECU providing an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) for the vehicle, the ECU configured to receive the gesture state and the screen coordinates over the network, generate the surround view video based on the feeds of the cameras and the gesture state and the screen coordinates, and send the surround view video over the network.
B60W 50/04 - Détails des systèmes d'aide à la conduite des véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier pour surveiller le fonctionnement du système d'aide à la conduite
B60W 50/10 - Interprétation des requêtes ou demandes du conducteur
B60W 50/14 - Moyens d'information du conducteur, pour l'avertir ou provoquer son intervention
B60W 30/188 - Commande des paramètres de puissance de la ligne de transmission, p. ex. déterminant la puissance requise
B60W 40/08 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés aux conducteurs ou aux passagers
G06F 3/0488 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] utilisant des caractéristiques spécifiques fournies par le périphérique d’entrée, p. ex. des fonctions commandées par la rotation d’une souris à deux capteurs, ou par la nature du périphérique d’entrée, p. ex. des gestes en fonction de la pression exercée enregistrée par une tablette numérique utilisant un écran tactile ou une tablette numérique, p. ex. entrée de commandes par des tracés gestuels
G06F 3/14 - Sortie numérique vers un dispositif de visualisation
80.
Automotive vehicle rear door and quarter trim panel
An energy absorption side structure for a vehicle comprises: a first stamped panel having a series of first ridges each extending substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the first stamped panel; and a second stamped panel assembled to the first stamped panel to form an enclosed space extending substantially an entire length of the longitudinal axis; wherein the energy absorption side structure is configured for attachment to backup structure of the vehicle.
B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c.-à-d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p. ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
B60R 19/02 - Pare-chocs, c.-à-d. éléments pour recevoir ou absorber les chocs pour protéger les véhicules ou dévier les chocs provenant d'autres véhicules ou objets
A structural crossmember with battery pack mounting for a vehicle comprises: a crossmember configured to extend between a first side sill of a vehicle body and a second side sill of the vehicle body across from the first side sill, the crossmember having (i) a first linear portion with a distal end at the first sill, (ii) a second linear portion with a distal end at the second side sill, and (iii) an arched portion that couples respective proximate ends of the first and second linear portions to each other; a first mount for a passenger cabin component, the first mount positioned on a first side of the crossmember facing toward a passenger cabin of the vehicle; and a second mount for the battery pack, the second mount positioned on a second side of the crossmember opposite from the first side.
A battery module comprises: electrochemical cells arranged side by side in an array of multiple rows and columns, the electrochemical cells including terminals that comprise a first terminal at respective first ends of the electrochemical cells and at least portions of second terminals at the respective first ends; a housing that holds the electrochemical cells, the housing formed by a molding process with a polymer material; and a planar busbar extending along the terminals throughout the array, the planar busbar joined to the housing by an overmolding operation during the molding process without an adhesive between the planar busbar and the housing.
H01M 50/213 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules caractérisés par leur forme adaptés aux cellules ayant une section transversale courbée, p. ex. ronde ou elliptique
H01M 50/507 - Interconnecteurs pour connecter les bornes des batteries adjacentesInterconnecteurs pour connecter les cellules en dehors d'un boîtier de batterie comprenant un arrangement de plusieurs barres omnibus réunies dans une structure de conteneur, p. ex. modules de barres omnibus
H01M 50/547 - Bornes caractérisées par la position des terminaux sur les cellules
A hot-stamping aluminum formation process comprises: subjecting an aluminum panel to solutionizing, forming and quenching in a stamping die during a first stage, the first stage performed for a first time period and including a second time period of about 2-6 minutes when the aluminum panel is subjected to a temperature of about 540-550 degrees Celsius, the first stage also including in-die quenching of the aluminum panel after the second time period; and subjecting the aluminum panel to pre-aging during a second stage after the first stage, the second stage including a third time period of about 30-60 minutes when the aluminum panel is subjected to a temperature of about 200-210 degrees Celsius.
C22F 1/04 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages
C21D 1/673 - Dispositifs pour trempe pour la trempe en coquille
B21D 53/88 - Fabrication d'autres objets particuliers d'autres parties de véhicules, p. ex. capots, garde-boue
A solid state headlight comprises: a light-emitting diode light source; an illumination micro-lens; a projection micro-lens; a collimating optic positioned between the light-emitting diode light source and the illumination micro-lens; a metal layer positioned between the illumination micro-lens and the projection micro-lens, the metal layer having an aperture; a high-reflectivity coating positioned between the metal layer and the illumination micro-lens, the high-reflectivity coating having a reflectivity of at least about 80%; and a low-reflectivity coating positioned between the metal layer and the projection micro-lens, the low-reflectivity coating having a reflectivity of at most about 20%.
F21S 41/275 - Surfaces de lentille, p. ex. revêtements ou structures de surface
F21S 41/143 - Diodes électroluminescentes [LED] la direction principale d’émission des LED étant parallèle à l’axe optique du dispositif d’éclairage
F21S 41/20 - Dispositifs d’éclairage spécialement adaptés à l’extérieur des véhicules, p. ex. phares caractérisés par des réfracteurs, des glaces de fermeture transparentes, des guides ou des filtres de lumière
F21S 41/37 - Dispositifs d’éclairage spécialement adaptés à l’extérieur des véhicules, p. ex. phares caractérisés par des réflecteurs caractérisés par leur matériau, leur traitement de surface ou leurs revêtements
A motor for a vehicle comprises: a motor housing; an oil sump mounted to the motor for oil to drain from the motor housing into the oil sump, a width of the oil sump being greater than a depth of the oil sump, the oil sump having an oil pickup for circulating the oil; and a valve member mounted at a pivot point inside the oil sump, the valve member enclosing an air cavity for buoyancy, wherein the valve member is configured to rotate about the pivot point due to being buoyed by the oil.
F01M 11/00 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires non couverts par les groupes ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes
F01M 11/06 - Dispositifs pour maintenir constant le niveau du lubrifiant ou pour l'affranchir du mouvement ou de la position de la "machine" ou du moteur
An advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) comprises: a sensor; a behavior planner that performs multi-policy lane change assistance for a vehicle by evaluating multiple scenarios based on an output of the sensor using a cost-based architecture, the cost-based architecture including a Markov decision process (MDP) with a discounted horizon approach applied to pre-chosen open-loop optimistic policies that are time based, wherein the behavior planner uses the MDP for choosing among the pre-chosen open-loop optimistic policies based on respective costs associated with the pre-chosen open-loop optimistic policies, the costs determined by performing a rollout for at least one gap in a fixed time horizon; a motion planner receiving an output of the behavior planner based on the MDP; and a controller receiving an output of the motion planner and determining vehicle dynamics of the vehicle for a next timestep.
An advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) comprises: a sensor; a behavior planner that performs multi-policy lane change assistance for a vehicle by evaluating multiple scenarios based on an output of the sensor using a cost-based architecture, the cost-based architecture including a Markov decision process (MDP) with a discounted horizon approach applied to pre-chosen open-loop optimistic policies that are time based, wherein the behavior planner uses the MDP for choosing among the pre-chosen open-loop optimistic policies based on respective costs associated with the pre-chosen open-loop optimistic policies, the costs determined by performing a rollout for at least one gap in a fixed time horizon; a motion planner receiving an output of the behavior planner based on the MDP; and a controller receiving an output of the motion planner and determining vehicle dynamics of the vehicle for a next timestep.
An electric vehicle comprises: a battery system split into first and second sectors substantially equal to each other; a first bidirectional DC/DC converter, the first bidirectional DC/DC converter being galvanically isolated and coupled to the first sector; and a second bidirectional DC/DC converter, the second bidirectional DC/DC converter being galvanically isolated and coupled to the second sector; wherein the first and second bidirectional DC/DC converters balance respective states of charge of the first and second sectors before the first and second sectors are connected in parallel.
A battery module (300) for a modular high-voltage battery system comprises: electrochemical cells; a housing of an electrically insulating material, the housing enclosing the electrochemical cells; and a first connector at an outside surface of the housing, the first connector electrically connected to the electrochemical cells, the first connector comprising an insulating cover and a terminal (312) accessible only through an opening (314) in the insulating cover, the first connector configured for mating with a first electrical interconnect having a busbar to extend into the opening and contact the terminal.
H01M 50/207 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules caractérisés par leur forme
H01M 50/258 - Batteries modulairesBoîtiers pourvus de moyens d’assemblage
H01M 50/503 - Interconnecteurs pour connecter les bornes des batteries adjacentesInterconnecteurs pour connecter les cellules en dehors d'un boîtier de batterie caractérisées par la forme des interconnecteurs
H01M 50/528 - Connexions électriques fixes, c.-à-d. non prévues pour être déconnectées
A cooler for power electronics comprises: first mounting surfaces for first power electronics modules, respectively; second mounting surfaces for second power electronics modules, respectively, each of the first mounting surfaces being parallel to and overlapping a corresponding one of the second mounting surfaces; and coolant paths extending between an inlet and an outlet, the coolant paths providing parallel flows among the first and second mounting surfaces.
H01L 23/473 - Dispositions pour le refroidissement, le chauffage, la ventilation ou la compensation de la température impliquant le transfert de chaleur par des fluides en circulation par une circulation de liquides
H05K 7/20 - Modifications en vue de faciliter la réfrigération, l'aération ou le chauffage
H01L 21/48 - Fabrication ou traitement de parties, p. ex. de conteneurs, avant l'assemblage des dispositifs, en utilisant des procédés non couverts par l'un uniquement des groupes ou
H01L 23/367 - Refroidissement facilité par la forme du dispositif
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ELECTRIC MOTOR WITH UNVARNISHED END WINDING FOR STATOR
An electric motor comprises: a rotor; a stator comprising a stack of laminations, wherein windings of the stator comprise wires that have individual insulation, the wires forming slot windings positioned in slots of the stator, the wires further forming end windings positioned outside the slots at each end of the stator; varnish in the slots of the stator, the varnish contacting the laminations and the slot windings, and wherein the varnish does not contact the end windings of at least one of the ends of the stator; and a cooling system to apply liquid coolant to at least the end windings, wherein the liquid coolant passes between the wires of the end windings.
H02K 3/38 - Enroulements caractérisés par la configuration, la forme ou la réalisation de l'isolement autour des têtes de bobines, des connexions équipotentielles ou des connexions s'y raccordant
H02K 3/12 - Enroulements caractérisés par la configuration, la forme ou le genre de construction du conducteur, p. ex. avec des conducteurs en barre disposés dans des encoches
H02K 3/24 - Enroulements caractérisés par la configuration, la forme ou le genre de construction du conducteur, p. ex. avec des conducteurs en barre avec des canaux ou des conduits pour un agent de refroidissement entre les conducteurs
H02K 3/30 - Enroulements caractérisés par leur matériau d'isolement
H02K 3/34 - Enroulements caractérisés par la configuration, la forme ou la réalisation de l'isolement entre conducteurs ou entre conducteur et noyau, p. ex. isolement d'encoches
H02K 9/19 - Dispositions de refroidissement ou de ventilation pour machines avec enveloppe fermée et circuit fermé de refroidissement utilisant un agent de refroidissement liquide, p. ex. de l'huile
An electric vehicle comprises: a battery system split into first and second sectors substantially equal to each other; a first bidirectional DC/DC converter, the first bidirectional DC/DC converter being galvanically isolated and coupled to the first sector; and a second bidirectional DC/DC converter, the second bidirectional DC/DC converter being galvanically isolated and coupled to the second sector; wherein the first and second bidirectional DC/DC converters balance respective states of charge of the first and second sectors before the first and second sectors are connected in parallel.
A computer-implemented method comprises: receiving first telemetry data generated by sensors of respective first vehicles in a fleet; clustering the first telemetry data into groups, each of the groups representing a profile of one or more first drivers of the first vehicles in the fleet; receiving second telemetry data generated by sensors of a second vehicle controlled by a second driver; associating the second driver with a first group of the groups by classifying the received second telemetry data; providing a subset of the first telemetry data corresponding to the first cluster as a baseline dataset for training of machine learning algorithms; generating baseline tuning parameter values using the trained machine learning algorithms; and providing the baseline tuning parameter values to a driver assistance system of a third vehicle controlled by the second driver.
B60W 40/12 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés à des paramètres du véhicule lui-même
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DATA DRIVEN CUSTOMIZATION OF DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
A computer-implemented method comprises: receiving first telemetry data generated by sensors of respective first vehicles in a fleet; clustering the first telemetry data into groups, each of the groups representing a profile of one or more first drivers of the first vehicles in the fleet; receiving second telemetry data generated by sensors of a second vehicle controlled by a second driver; associating the second driver with a first group of the groups by classifying the received second telemetry data; providing a subset of the first telemetry data corresponding to the first cluster as a baseline dataset for training of machine learning algorithms; generating baseline tuning parameter values using the trained machine learning algorithms; and providing the baseline tuning parameter values to a driver assistance system of a third vehicle controlled by the second driver.
An electric motor comprises: a stator; a rotor having a rotor shaft; and a transmission coupled to the rotor shaft, wherein when the rotor shaft rotates in a first direction an output shaft of the transmission rotates in a second direction opposite to the first direction with a first gear ratio, and wherein when the rotor shaft rotates in the second direction the output shaft of the transmission rotates in the second direction with a second gear ratio different from the first gear ratio.
A cooler for power electronics comprises: first mounting surfaces for first power electronics modules, respectively; second mounting surfaces for second power electronics modules, respectively, each of the first mounting surfaces being parallel to and overlapping a corresponding one of the second mounting surfaces; and coolant paths extending between an inlet and an outlet, the coolant paths providing parallel flows among the first and second mounting surfaces.
An electric motor comprises: a stator; a rotor having a rotor shaft; and a transmission coupled to the rotor shaft, wherein when the rotor shaft rotates in a first direction an output shaft of the transmission rotates in a second direction opposite to the first direction with a first gear ratio, and wherein when the rotor shaft rotates in the second direction the output shaft of the transmission rotates in the second direction with a second gear ratio different from the first gear ratio.
F16H 3/66 - Transmissions ayant au moins trois engrenages centraux composées d'un certain nombre de trains d'engrenage, sans entraînement passant d'un train à l'autre
F16H 48/06 - Transmissions différentielles avec des engrenages à mouvement orbital
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