Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (100) for controlling a lamp assembly (200) of a vehicle (10), the control system (10) comprising one or more processors (120) collectively configured to: receive sensor data (135) from a vehicle sensor (130); determine the presence of a water-based obstruction on a lens (312) of the lamp assembly (200) in dependence on the received sensor data; generate a heating control signal (155) to control the lamp assembly (200) to increase heat generated within the lamp assembly that is transmitted to the lens; output the heating control signal (155) to the lamp assembly.
B60Q 1/00 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet
F21S 45/20 - Amélioration de la circulation de gaz dans les dispositifs d’éclairage, p. ex. en dirigeant le flux de gaz vers la glace de fermeture pour désembuage
F21S 45/435 - Refroidissement forcé avec du gaz par circulation du gaz à l’intérieur d’un système fermé
F21S 45/60 - Chauffage des dispositifs d’éclairage, p. ex. pour le désembuage
Aspects of the present invention relate to a strut assembly (10) for a powered vehicle closure. The strut assembly comprises a closure mounting structure (12) for coupling the strut assembly to a vehicle closure, and a body mounting structure (14) for coupling the strut assembly to a vehicle body. The strut assembly comprises an active portion (16) arranged between the closure mounting structure and the body mounting structure. The active portion comprises an actuator (18) configured to move the strut assembly between a retracted state and an extended state in response to a control signal. The strut assembly also comprises a passive portion (20) arranged between the closure mounting structure and the body mounting structure. The passive portion is configured to permit extension of the strut assembly independently of the control signal.
E05F 1/10 - Appareils de fermeture ou d'ouverture pour battants, non prévus ailleurs dans la présente sous-classe actionnés par ressort pour battants pivotants
B60R 21/38 - Protection des personnes extérieures au véhicule, p. ex. des piétons utilisant des moyens pour soulever les capots
E05F 15/53 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs à pression de fluide pour battants pivotants
E05F 15/622 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs pour battants pivotants manœuvrés par mécanismes "pousser-tirer" utilisant des mécanismes à écrou et vis
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (100) for controlling a vehicle (200), the control system (100) comprising one or more processors (120) collectively configured to receive (310) sensor data (160) from one or more sensors (220A-G) of the vehicle (200), the sensor data (160) comprising data indicative of one or more features in a vicinity of the vehicle (200); identify (320), in dependence on the sensor data (160), one or more boundaries of a driving surface along which the vehicle (200) is moving; determine (330), in dependence on the sensor data (160), a height characteristic of the one or more boundaries; determine (340), in dependence on the height characteristic of the one or more boundaries, a minimum offset to be maintained between a part of the vehicle (200) and the one or more boundaries; and output (350) a control signal (170) to cause the vehicle (200) to maintain a position relative to the one or more boundaries such that the part of the vehicle (200) is maintained at a distance greater than or equal to the minimum offset. Aspects of the invention are also related to a system incorporating a control system (100) and a steering system (240), a vehicle (200) incorporating a control system (100), and a method (300) of controlling the vehicle (200).
A control system (50) for controlling a powertrain (22) of a vehicle is configured to receive a desired occupant comfort level (62) and to receive occupant excitation information (63) indicative of movement of the vehicle and/or movement of an occupant of the vehicle. The control system is configured to determine an occupant comfort level (53) based on a time-average of the occupant excitation information (63) and to determine a target vehicle speed in dependence on the occupant comfort level and the desired occupant comfort level. The control system is configured to output a vehicle speed control signal (71) based on the target vehicle speed. The control system is configured to output the vehicle speed control signal (71) independent of the target vehicle speed during an override period when an accelerator of the vehicle is actuated (67), and wherein, following the override period, the control system is configured to determine an updated value of the occupant comfort level by ignoring occupant excitation information (63) for at least part of the override period.
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (200) for a vehicle (100). The vehicle (100) comprises a cabin (102) with one or more movable seat elements (116) for adjusting the configuration of a vehicle seat (104) and thereby adjusting a pose of a user of the vehicle (100). The control system (200) comprises one or more processors (220) collectively configured to: receive one or more signals indicative of one or more anatomical measurements of the user; in dependence on the one or more signals, determine a musculoskeletal model (300) taking the form of an anatomy-based joint model comprising a set of body features (310), the set of body feature (310) comprising one or more anatomical joints (314) and a plurality of rigid elements (312) connected by the one or more anatomical joints (314); determine a pose of the musculoskeletal model (300) when seated in the vehicle seat (104) with one or more of the body features (310) in respective allocated positions, each allocated position being arranged within a respective space envelope (500) associated with said body feature (310); wherein each respective pose comprises: one or more posture angles defined by the musculoskeletal model (300); and a relative position of one or more of the body features (310); and in dependence on the determined pose, output one or more control signals to at least one of said one or more moveable seat elements (116) to adjust the configuration of the vehicle seat (104) for supporting the user in the determined pose.
B60N 2/00 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules
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
According to an aspect of the present invention there is provided a control system for controlling a vehicle. The control system comprises a vehicle controller configured to control one or more physical vehicle operations. The control system comprises one or more vehicle sensors for measuring one or more parameters in an environment external to the vehicle. The control system comprises an electronic memory device comprising a plurality of pre-programmed instructions for initiating physical vehicle operations. The control system comprises one or more processors collectively configured to receive, from an auxiliary input device, a first input signal indicating a desired human input to be input to the vehicle controller, and receive, from the one or more vehicle sensors, a second input signal indicative of one or more measured parameters of the environment external to the vehicle. The one or more processors are collectively configured to determine, in dependence on the second input signal, whether the desired human input indicated by the first input signal would result in the vehicle controller initiating a safe physical vehicle operation. The one or more processors are collectively configured to, in dependence on the determination that the desired human input would result in a safe physical vehicle operation, output a control signal to the vehicle controller comprising the desired human input. Additionally, the one or more processors are collectively configured to in dependence on the determination that the desired human input would not result in a safe physical vehicle operation, disregard the first input signal and either output, to the vehicle controller, a control signal comprising instructions to continue an ongoing physical vehicle operation, or select, from the electronic memory device, a pre-programmed instruction for initiating a physical vehicle operation, and output, to the vehicle controller, a control signal comprising the selected pre-programmed instruction for initiating the physical vehicle operation.
Aspects of the present invention relate to a vehicle having: wheels associated with a projected path of the vehicle; doors including a rear door; a sensor device configured to provide distance data, the sensor device including a camera and/or a proximity sensor; and a parking aid display configured to provide output image data comprising a graphical indication representing an extent of the rear door into an environment external to the vehicle as the vehicle travels along the projected path of the vehicle.
B60Q 1/50 - 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 pour indiquer d'autres intentions ou conditions, p. ex. demandes d'attente ou de dépassement
B60Q 1/24 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs étant principalement destinés à éclairer la route en avant du véhicule ou d'autres zones de la route ou des environs pour éclairer des zones autres que la route, à l'avant du véhicule uniquement
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system for a trailer manoeuvring system of a vehicle, the control system comprising one or more processors collectively configured to receive (720), from a display device displaying a graphical user interface (820, 920), data indicative of an angle input at the graphical user interface indicative of a request for a manoeuvring angle of a trailer with respect to an axis of the vehicle, receive (730) a signal (415, 425, 435, 436) indicative of a movement direction of the vehicle (100), output (750) a first movement control signal (426) to control movement of one or more wheels of the vehicle to cause the trailer to move toward the manoeuvring angle as the vehicle moves in the movement direction.
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (400) for a trailer manoeuvring system of a vehicle (100), the control system comprising one or more processors (310) collectively configured to receive (530, 540), from a sensing device (445), a wirelessly transmitted level signal (447) indicative of at least one of a pitch or roll angle of a trailer, receive (520), from a user interface (410), a levelling request signal, and activate a levelling movement mode in dependence on the levelling request signal, wherein, in the levelling movement mode, the one or more processors are collectively configured to output (740, 840) a movement signal (426) to cause the vehicle (100) to move in a longitudinal direction in dependence on the level signal being indicative of the at least one of the pitch or roll angle of the trailer being within a predetermined range.
B60P 3/32 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux comportant une installation d'habitation pour des personnes, p. ex. caravanes, véhicules de camping ou similaires
B60S 9/02 - Dispositifs sur les véhicules, venant en contact avec le sol, pour supporter, soulever ou manœuvrer le véhicule, entièrement ou en partie, p. ex. crics incorporés pour uniquement soulever ou supporter
B62D 59/04 - Remorques avec roues motrices ou éléments similaires entraînées par un ensemble de propulsion placé sur la remorque
The disclosure relates to a vehicle subassembly for mounting a battery to a vehicle underbody and accommodates one or more vehicle powertrain components. In particular, the vehicle subassembly accommodates a propshaft. The disclosure also relates to a propshaft mounting assembly, and to a vehicle.
H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
H01M 50/262 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports avec des moyens de fixation, p. ex. des serrures
A clip for retaining a collar in position on a surface of a battery assembly during assembly of the battery assembly to a vehicle body component, wherein the collar is retained between the surface of the battery assembly and the vehicle body component when assembled to maintain a defined spacing therebetween. The clip comprises a mounting portion comprising a retaining stud releasably engageable with a corresponding hole in the surface of the battery assembly for retention of the clip on said surface. The clip also comprises a gripping portion configured to resiliently deflect as urged into engagement with an outer engagement surface of the collar to securely retain the collar therewithin.
H01M 50/264 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports avec des moyens de fixation, p. ex. des serrures pour des cellules ou des batteries, p. ex. cadres périphériques, courroies ou tiges
F16B 2/22 - Clips, c.-à-d. dispositifs de fixation à serrage effectué uniquement par la résistance à la déformation inhérente au matériau dont est fait le dispositif en matériau élastique, p. ex. un matériau caoutchouteux
H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
The disclosure relates to a vehicle subassembly for supporting an exhaust by a battery. In particular, the vehicle subassembly supports an exhaust extending between a battery and an underbody of a vehicle. The disclosure also relates to an exhaust mounting assembly, and to a vehicle.
B60K 1/04 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques des dispositifs d'emmagasinage de l'énergie électrique pour la propulsion
H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
H01M 50/262 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports avec des moyens de fixation, p. ex. des serrures
H01M 50/358 - Passages externes d’évacuation des gaz sur le couvercle ou sur le boîtier de batterie
A battery assembly base portion, comprising a base plate comprising a base plate top surface and side edges, and a siderail comprising a siderail top surface and an inner edge. A weld groove is formed in one of the inner edge of the siderail and a side edge of the base plate. The siderail is attached to the base plate by a weld bead formed along the weld groove such that the base plate top surface and the siderail top surface are flush with one another.
H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
H01M 50/271 - Couvercles des boîtiers secondaires, des bâtis ou des blocs
Aspects of the disclosure relate to a vehicle assembly and a body portion for a vehicle assembly. The vehicle assembly has a transmission, a body portion including a drivetrain tunnel and a battery pack. The vehicle assembly also includes a protrusion, which extends into the drivetrain tunnel disposed intermediate the transmission and the battery pack. The protrusion is spaced apart from the transmission such that in a crash event a movement of the transmission relative to the drivetrain tunnel and in a direction toward the protrusion is uninhibited by the protrusion for a distance beyond which the relative movement is decelerated by the protrusion.
B60K 1/04 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques des dispositifs d'emmagasinage de l'énergie électrique pour la propulsion
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
Aspects of the present invention relate to an inflatable insert (10) for a seat cushion. The insert comprises one or more layers (100) each comprising a pair of sheets (101, 102) of flexible material bonded together along one or more join lines (103) to form a fluid chamber (104), the join lines (103) being in a central plane between the sheets. At least one layer is a fluid supply layer. For each fluid supply layer, the fluid chamber comprises a bladder (105), and opening (107), and a conduit (106) joining the bladder to the opening (107). A width (108) of the bladder (105) in the central plane is greater than a width (108) of the conduit (106) such that the bladder (105) expands perpendicularly to the central plane to a greater degree than the conduit (106) when the insert (10) is inflated via the opening (107).
Aspects of the disclosure relate to a vehicle assembly, to a frame mount for a vehicle assembly, and to a vehicle. The frame mount comprising an elongate body having a first edge region and a second edge region, the second edge region spaced apart from and inclined relative to the first edge region for attachment to a battery housing.
Aspects of the present invention relate to a lockable cover for a wheel fixing for a wheel assembly of a vehicle, to a wheel assembly, and to a vehicle. The wheel assembly comprises a wheel, a non-rotatably mounted wheel support mounted on the vehicle, and a mounting feature for enabling the wheel to be mounted on the wheel support. The lockable cover comprises a cover member including a cover portion configured to engage with a front-facing surface of the wheel assembly and to cover at least the mounting feature of the wheel assembly to prevent access thereto, and a shaft which is receivable through an opening of the wheel assembly; and at least one movable locking member which, when in a locked state, is engageable with a rear-facing locking surface of the wheel assembly, so as to prevent removal of the shaft from the opening.
B62D 43/00 - Logement, fixation ou montage de la roue de secours
B62D 43/02 - Logement, fixation ou montage de la roue de secours à l'extérieur de la caisse
B60B 7/04 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique constitués de plusieurs parties principales
B60B 7/08 - Systèmes de fixation à cet effet comportant des éléments d'accrochage faisant partie intégrante du chapeau
B60B 7/10 - Systèmes de fixation à cet effet comportant plusieurs clips élastiques espacés et montés séparément sur le chapeau, p. ex. rivés, soudés ou démontables rapidement
B60B 7/12 - Systèmes de fixation à cet effet comportant un ressort ou un élément d'accrochage annulaires, montés sur le chapeau
Aspects of the present invention relate to a bonnet hinge (3) for coupling a portion of a bonnet (11) to a vehicle body (5). The bonnet hinge (3) is configurable in a closed configuration for closing the bonnet (11) over a storage compartment (SC1), and an open configuration for opening the bonnet (11) to provide access to the storage compartment (SC1). The bonnet hinge (3) is also configurable in a displaced configuration for displacing the coupled portion of the bonnet (11) from the vehicle body (5). The bonnet hinge (3) a pivotable coupling (35) for connection to the vehicle body (5); a hinge arm (33) connected to the coupling (35); a bonnet mounting bracket (31) connected to the hinge arm and configured for fastening to the bonnet (11); and a control arm (37) connected to the hinge arm (33) and comprising an opening actuator attachment point (49) for receiving an opening actuator (13) to provide a normal operation force (AF1) to reversibly move the bonnet hinge (3) between the closed and open configurations. The bonnet hinge (3) has a lock mechanism (71) arranged to releasably maintain a geometric relationship between the bonnet mounting bracket (31), the control arm (37) and the hinge arm (33). At least one displacement actuator attachment point (55, 56) for receiving a displacement actuator (23) to provide a displacement force (DF1) to move the bonnet hinge (3) to the displaced configuration. The lock mechanism (71) substantially maintains said geometric relationship during application of the normal operation force (AF1) to pivot the coupling (35) and transition between the closed and open configurations while preventing transition to the displaced configuration. On application of the displacement force (DF1) the lock mechanism (71) releases such that said geometric relationship is not maintained and the bonnet hinge (3) transitions to the displaced configuration. Aspects of the present invention also relate to a vehicle (1) comprising a bonnet hinge (3).
A control system (10) for controlling the trajectory of a vehicle (300), the control system (10) comprising one or more controller (12), the control system (10) being configured to: receive an operator control input, the operator control input comprising a signal indicative of an input to a steering input interface (14); determine, in dependence on the operator control input, an intent of an operator to adjust a trajectory of the vehicle (300); select, in dependence on the determined intent of the operator, a vehicle trajectory adjustment system (20) from a plurality of available vehicle trajectory adjustment systems (20-2, 20-2, 20-3, 20-4, 20-5, 20-6); determine, in dependence on the selected vehicle trajectory adjustment system (20), a vehicle control signal to operate the selected vehicle trajectory adjustment system (20) so as to cause the vehicle (300) to follow an adjusted vehicle trajectory; and output the vehicle control signal to operate the selected vehicle trajectory adjustment system (20) to cause the vehicle 300 to follow the adjusted vehicle trajectory.
A vehicle comprises an induction motor (22) comprising a stator (80) and a rotor (90). An induction motor control system (50) is configured to: operate the induction motor (22) in a first operating mode and a second operating mode to achieve a first torque value. In the first operating mode the induction motor (22) is operated with a first stator current and a first rotor current and has a first efficiency. In the second operating mode the induction motor (22) is operated with a second stator current and a second rotor current and has a second efficiency, wherein the second rotor current is less than the first rotor current, the second stator current is greater than the first stator current, and the second efficiency is lower than the first efficiency.
B60L 3/00 - Dispositifs électriques de sécurité sur véhicules propulsés électriquementContrôle des paramètres de fonctionnement, p. ex. de la vitesse, de la décélération ou de la consommation d’énergie
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
H02P 29/66 - Commande ou détermination de la température du rotor
A vehicle (100) comprises a first propulsion unit (20) comprising an induction motor (22) having a stator (80) and a rotor (90). A control system (50) for the vehicle is configured to operate the induction motor (22) in a first operating mode and in a second operating mode to achieve a first torque value. In the first operating mode, the induction motor (22) is operated with a first stator current and a first rotor current. In the second operating mode, the induction motor (22) is operated with a second stator current and a second rotor current, wherein the second rotor current is less than the first rotor current, and the second stator current is greater than the first stator current. The control system (50) is configured to operate the induction motor (22) in the first operating mode or in the second operating mode in dependence at least in part on a temperature of the rotor (90).
B60L 3/00 - Dispositifs électriques de sécurité sur véhicules propulsés électriquementContrôle des paramètres de fonctionnement, p. ex. de la vitesse, de la décélération ou de la consommation d’énergie
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
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
H02P 5/46 - Dispositions spécialement adaptées à la régulation ou la commande de la vitesse ou du couple d’au moins deux moteurs électriques pour la régulation de vitesse de plusieurs moteurs dynamo-électriques en relation les uns avec les autres
H02P 5/74 - Dispositions spécialement adaptées à la régulation ou la commande de la vitesse ou du couple d’au moins deux moteurs électriques pour commander au moins deux moteurs dynamo-électriques à courant alternatif
H02P 27/04 - 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
H02P 29/66 - Commande ou détermination de la température du rotor
H02P 29/032 - Prévention d’un endommagement du moteur, p. ex. détermination de limites individuelles de courant pour différentes conditions de fonctionnement
Examples pertain to a control system (100) for controlling a driver assistance system (200) of a vehicle, the control system comprising one or more processors collectively configured to: obtain (302) a driver attention level input signal (310), the driver attention level input signal indicative of a determined level of driver attention to controlling operation of the vehicle; in dependence on the determined level of driver attention, determine (304) whether the level of driver attention is below a driver attention threshold; and in response to the level of driver attention being determined to be below the driver attention threshold, output a driver assistance system control increase signal (306), the driver assistance system control increase signal to cause an increase in automatic driver assistance functionality to be provided by the driver assistance system (200).
Disclosed herein is a control system (100) for controlling a power supply system (300) of a vehicle, the power supply system comprising a first electrical energy storage module (304) of the vehicle, a second electrical energy storage module (306) of the vehicle, and a power converter (302) configured to connect the second electrical energy storage module to an external power supply external to the vehicle, wherein during charging of the second electrical energy storage module by provision of electrical power from the external power supply. The control system (100) is configured to: receive an electrical power demand signal indicative of a load (308) demand of a load connected to the power supply system (300); receive a temperature signal indicative of a temperature of the power supply system (300); and output a power supply signal to control the power supply system to provide electrical power from: the first electrical energy storage module (304) to the load in dependence on the electrical power demand signal being below a power threshold; or the external power supply via the power converter (302) to the load in dependence on the electrical power demand signal being above the power threshold, wherein the power threshold is an adaptive power threshold dependent on the electrical power demand signal and the temperature signal.
B60L 1/00 - Fourniture de l'énergie électrique à l'équipement auxiliaire des véhicules à traction électrique
B60L 53/22 - Détails de structure ou aménagements des convertisseurs de charge spécialement adaptés pour recharger des véhicules électriques
B60L 58/12 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries en fonction de l'état de charge [SoC]
B60L 58/16 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries en fonction du vieillissement de la batterie, p. ex. du nombre de cycles de charge ou de l'état de santé [SoH]
B60L 58/20 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries de plusieurs modules de batterie ayant différentes tensions nominales
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (100) for controlling a parking assistance system (200) of a vehicle (300). The control system (100) includes one or more controller (110). The control system (100) is configured to receive image data (315) captured by at least one imaging sensor (310) provided on the vehicle (300), the image data (315) representing a scene external to the vehicle (300); and to receive a parking space signal (275) identifying a parking space (P1) for the vehicle (300). The control system (100) processes the image data (315) to identify the presence of a parking space reservation object (PRD1) associated with the identified parking space (P1), and to characterise the identified parking space reservation object (PRD1) as being in one of a first state (S1) in which vehicle access to the parking space (P1) is not possible and a second state (S2) in which vehicle access to the parking space (P2) is possible. In dependence on the parking space reservation object (PRD1) being characterised as being in the first state (S1), the control system (100) is configured to output a request for confirmation that the vehicle (300) is to be parked in the identified parking space (P1). The control system (100) receives a confirmation signal confirming that the vehicle (300) is to be parked in the identified parking space (P1). A parking manoeuvre request signal (105A) is output to the parking assistance system (200) to perform a parking manoeuvre to park the vehicle (300) in the identified parking space (P1) when the parking space reservation object (PRD1) is characterised as being in the second state (S2). Aspects of the invention also relate to a system (160), a vehicle (300), a method (500) and a computer readable instructions.
Aspects and embodiments of the invention relate to a hydraulic control apparatus (17), to an actuator system (16), and to a vehicle (1). The apparatus (17) is for a piston actuator (502) of an active suspension system (104) of a vehicle (1). The apparatus (17) comprises unsprung and sprung arrangements (518, 520), arranged to be positioned on unsprung and sprung masses (101, 102) of the vehicle (1), respectively. The unsprung arrangement (518) comprises a first to third hydraulic galleries (G1, G2, G3), the third hydraulic gallery (G3) interfaced with the first and second hydraulic galleries (G1, G2) by variable valves (V2, V4). The sprung arrangement (520) comprises a pump (P) comprising first and second ports (PP1, PP2) hydraulically couplable to the first and second hydraulic galleries (G1, G2) by respective first and second couplings (H1, H2) enabling movement of each of the unsprung and sprung arrangements (518, 520) to be decoupled from movement of the other.
B60G 17/056 - Distributeurs ou soupapes de régulation
B60G 17/08 - Suspensions élastiques permettant d'ajuster les caractéristiques des ressorts ou des amortisseurs de vibrations, de réguler la distance entre la surface porteuse et la partie suspendue du véhicule ou de bloquer la suspension pendant l'utilisation pour s'adapter aux conditions variables du véhicule ou du terrain, p. ex. en fonction de la vitesse ou de la charge les caractéristiques des amortisseurs à fluide
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land; powertrains for
land vehicles; engines and motors for land vehicles;
trailers and carts; exterior and interior trim for vehicles;
automotive body kits comprising external structural parts of
vehicles; seats for vehicles; arm rests for vehicle seats;
safety seats for vehicles; safety belts and harnesses for
vehicles; gears for land vehicles; air pressure pumps;
direction signals for vehicles; airbags; head-rests for
vehicle seats; vehicle head rest covers; wing mirror
protective and vanity covers; car seat covers; covers for
vehicle steering wheels; fitted covers for vehicles; luggage
bags specially adapted for fitting in the boot of vehicles;
car interior organizer bags, nets and trays specially
adapted for fitting in vehicles; tyres and wheels for
vehicles; alloy wheels; wheel trims; wheel rims; hub caps
for wheels; wheel covers; wheel sprockets; dust caps for
tyres; spoilers for vehicles; anti-theft, security and
safety devices and equipment for vehicles; radiator grilles
for vehicles; brake pads and discs; doors for vehicles;
vehicle windows; vehicle windshields; roof windows for
vehicles; skylight windows for vehicles; vehicle bumpers;
vehicle centre consoles sold as parts of vehicles and which
incorporate electronic interfaces; baby, infant and child
seats for vehicles; sun blinds, roof racks, luggage carriers
and nets, cycle carriers, sail board carriers, ski carriers,
and snow chains, all for vehicles; parts, fittings and
accessories for all of the aforesaid goods.
A method of managing fuel in oil 100 in an internal combustion engine of a hybrid electric vehicle, the method comprising: determining an amount of fuel flow into the engine oil during one or more cold start phases of engine operation 110; determining an amount of fuel evaporated from the engine oil during one or more phases of vehicle operation with the engine on 120; determining an amount of fuel evaporated from the engine oil during one or more phases of vehicle operation with the engine off 130; determining a percentage of fuel in the engine oil 140 from the amount of fuel flow into the engine oil and the amount of fuel flow evaporated from the engine oil; and modifying a service interval for the vehicle 150 based on the percentage of fuel in the engine oil.
A control system for a hybrid-electric vehicle, the control system comprising one or more controllers, wherein the control system is configured to: determine a predicted destination for the vehicle; determine an associated confidence value in dependence on the predicted destination; determine a route to be travelled by the vehicle in dependence on the predicted destination; and output a signal to control an energy storage means of the vehicle in dependence on the determined route and associated confidence value, such that the vehicle may travel a portion of the determined route in an electric-only mode.
B60W 20/12 - Commande de l'apport de puissance de chacun des moteurs primaires pour répondre à la demande de puissance requise utilisant des stratégies de commande tenant compte d’informations sur l'itinéraire
G01C 21/34 - Recherche d'itinéraireGuidage en matière d'itinéraire
A vehicle (10) comprises a plurality of wheels (12, 14) and an adaptive suspension system (20). A control system (50) for the vehicle (10) is configured to: receive at least one input signal (71) indicative of a size, or a change of size, of at least a first wheel of the plurality of wheels (12, 14); determine if there has been an increase in the size of at least the first wheel in dependence on the at least one input signal; and, when it is determined that there has been an increase in the size of at least the first wheel, output a control signal (61- 64) to reduce a maximum wheel travel of the adaptive suspension system (41-44).
B60G 7/04 - Dispositifs de butée pour limiter le mouvement des bras
B60G 17/02 - Suspensions élastiques permettant d'ajuster les caractéristiques des ressorts ou des amortisseurs de vibrations, de réguler la distance entre la surface porteuse et la partie suspendue du véhicule ou de bloquer la suspension pendant l'utilisation pour s'adapter aux conditions variables du véhicule ou du terrain, p. ex. en fonction de la vitesse ou de la charge les caractéristiques des ressorts
B60G 17/06 - Suspensions élastiques permettant d'ajuster les caractéristiques des ressorts ou des amortisseurs de vibrations, de réguler la distance entre la surface porteuse et la partie suspendue du véhicule ou de bloquer la suspension pendant l'utilisation pour s'adapter aux conditions variables du véhicule ou du terrain, p. ex. en fonction de la vitesse ou de la charge les caractéristiques des amortisseurs
B60C 27/00 - Dispositifs antidérapants temporairement ajustables aux pneumatiques élastiques ou aux roues équipées de pneumatiques élastiques
A control system for a vehicle includes input means, memory means, and processing means, wherein a wake-up engine is arranged to determine a timestamp in dependence on a predetermined event associated with activation of the wake-up engine, analyse a received audio signal to detect an acoustic event indicative of a wake-up signal for a client application, provide an indication of the timestamp and an indication of the detection of the acoustic event comprising an indication of a time of a predetermined point in the audio signal associated with the acoustic event, wherein the indication is relative to the timestamp, wherein the client application is arranged to receive the indication of the timestamp and the indication of the detection, determine a current timestamp in dependence on receiving the indication of the detection, and determine, in dependence on the current timestamp, the first timestamp, and the indication of the time of the predetermined point in the audio signal, a position of the audio signal in the first buffer for initiating an audio session.
A control system (100, 200) for a vehicle suspension system of a vehicle (900) is disclosed. The control system is configured to: determine that the vehicle is operating in a precondition state in dependence on an actuator power supply status; and output a first damping control signal to an adaptive damping system of the vehicle in dependence on the determination. The first damping control signal is configured to cause the adaptive damping system to activate a first damping control mode in which a predetermined level of damping is provided to the vehicle.
B60G 17/018 - Suspensions élastiques permettant d'ajuster les caractéristiques des ressorts ou des amortisseurs de vibrations, de réguler la distance entre la surface porteuse et la partie suspendue du véhicule ou de bloquer la suspension pendant l'utilisation pour s'adapter aux conditions variables du véhicule ou du terrain, p. ex. en fonction de la vitesse ou de la charge les moyens de régulation comportant des éléments électriques ou électroniques caractérisés par l'utilisation d'un mode de traitement du signal ou d'une méthode de commande spécifiques
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (100) for controlling a recovery mode of a vehicle (200) for recovery of an object connected to a hitch point (210A-B) of the vehicle (200), the control system (100) comprising one or more processors (120) collectively configured to: receive suspension data (160) from a suspension system (225) of the vehicle (200), the suspension data (160) being indicative of a vertical load on one or more wheels (280A-D) of the vehicle (200); receive gradient data (162) indicative of a gradient of the vehicle (200); determine, in dependence on the suspension data (160) and gradient data (162), a weight distribution of the vehicle (200); and determine, in dependence on the determined weight distribution, a distribution of torque to be applied to the wheels (280A-D) of the vehicle (200) so as to match the weight distribution between the one or more wheels (280A-D); and output, in dependence on the determined distribution of torque, a first control signal (170) to a torque delivery system of the vehicle (200) to redistribute torque applied to the wheels (280A-D) of the vehicle (200) so as to match the weight distribution between the one or more wheels (280A-D). Aspects of the invention also related to a system incorporating a control system (100) and torque delivery system (220) of the vehicle (200), a vehicle (200) incorporating a control system (100), and a method (300) of controlling a recovery mode of a vehicle (200).
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (100) for controlling a recovery mode of a vehicle (200) for recovery of an object connected to a hitch point (210A-B) of the vehicle (200), the control system (100) comprising one or more processors (120) collectively configured to: receive a tractive effort signal (160) indicative of a threshold of tractive effort required by one or more wheels (280A-D) of the vehicle (200) to move the object; receive torque data (162) from a torque delivery system (225) of the vehicle (200), wherein the torque data (162) is indicative of a torque applied to the one or more wheels (280A-D) of the vehicle (200); determine, in dependence on the torque data (162), a tractive effort of the one or more wheels (280A-D) of the vehicle (200); and output a control signal (170) to a braking system of the vehicle (200) to control a braking of the one or more wheels (280A-D) as the determined tractive effort approaches the threshold of tractive effort. Aspects of the invention are also related to a system incorporating a control system (100) and a braking system (220) of a vehicle (200), a vehicle (200) incorporating a system or a control system (100), and a method (300) of controlling a recovery mode of a vehicle (200).
B60T 8/17 - Utilisation de moyens de régulation électriques ou électroniques pour la commande du freinage
B60T 8/175 - Régulation des freins spécialement adaptée pour la prévention du patinage excessif des roues pendant l'accélération du véhicule, p. ex. pour la commande de la traction
Aspects of the present invention relate to a diagnostic apparatus (100) for use in testing an electromechanical actuator system of a vehicle (500). The diagnostic apparatus comprises one or more controllers (110), and the diagnostic apparatus configured to: generate a torque demand signal (155) corresponding to a torque demand profile (300), the torque demand profile configured to cause actuators of the electromechanical actuator system to modify a suspension of the vehicle (402); transmit the torque demand signal to the electromechanical actuator system of the vehicle (404); record a suspension characteristic of the vehicle in response to application of the torque demand signal (406); and output the recorded suspension characteristic of the vehicle (408).
A method (200) and apparatus 10-2 for carrying out the method of mitigating fuel in oil in an internal combustion engine of a hybrid electric vehicle, the method comprising: detecting a first engine start of a drive cycle when the vehicle speed is greater than zero (210); detecting a temperature of engine oil in the engine at the first engine start of the drive cycle (220); determining if the temperature of the engine oil is below an engine oil temperature threshold (230); when the temperature of the engine oil is determined to be below the engine oil temperature threshold, inhibiting an engine stop for a first predetermined time period unless the vehicle speed reaches zero (240).
B60W 20/15 - Stratégies de commande spécialement adaptées à la réalisation d’un effet particulier
F02D 29/02 - Commande de moteurs, cette commande étant particulière aux dispositifs entraînés, ces dispositifs étant autres que des organes ou accessoires essentiels à la marche du moteur, p. ex. commande de moteur par des signaux extérieurs particulière aux moteurs entraînant des véhiculesCommande de moteurs, cette commande étant particulière aux dispositifs entraînés, ces dispositifs étant autres que des organes ou accessoires essentiels à la marche du moteur, p. ex. commande de moteur par des signaux extérieurs particulière aux moteurs entraînant des hélices à pas réglable
F02D 41/06 - Dispositions de circuits pour produire des signaux de commande introduisant des corrections pour des conditions particulières de fonctionnement pour le démarrage ou le réchauffage du moteur
F02N 11/08 - Circuits spécialement adaptés pour le démarrage des moteurs
A vehicle (10) comprising: a rear axle mounted axial drive steering gear (12) positioned forward of a rear wheel centre axis (16); and a rear axle mounted active roll control unit (14) positioned forward of the rear wheel centre axis (16).
B62D 7/15 - Timonerie de directionFusées ou leur montage pour roues pivotant individuellement, p. ex. sur pivot de fusée les axes de pivotement étant situés dans plus d'un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal du véhicule, p. ex. toutes les roues étant directrices caractérisée par des moyens modifiant le rapport entre les angles de direction des roues directrices
B62D 21/11 - Châssis, c.-à-d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée avec des moyens élastiques pour la suspension
A method (400) and apparatus 10-4 for carrying out the method of mitigating fuel in oil in an internal combustion engine of a hybrid electric vehicle, the method comprising: detecting events in which the engine is on for less than a predetermined engine on duration and a temperature of engine oil in the engine is below a predetermined temperature for the engine on duration (410); counting the detected events (420); when the number of detected events counted reaches a threshold count value and the vehicle speed exceeds a threshold vehicle speed value, running the engine for a predetermined warm up duration or until the temperature of the engine oil exceeds a predetermined warm up temperature (450).
B60W 10/06 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des ensembles de propulsion comprenant la commande des moteurs à combustion
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (100) for controlling a recovery mode of a vehicle (200) for recovery of an object connected to a hitch point (210A-B) of the vehicle (200), the control system (100) comprising one or more processors collectively configured to receive lateral position data (160) indicative of a lateral movement and/or rotation of the vehicle (200), receive steering angle data (162) indicative of a steering angle of a first set of wheels (280A-D) of the vehicle (200), determine, in dependence on the lateral position data (160) and steering angle data (162), a further steering angle to be applied to a second set of wheels (280A-D) of the vehicle (200) to control the lateral movement and/or rotation of the vehicle (200) and counter the steering angle of the first set of wheels, and output a control signal (170) to cause a steering system (220) of the vehicle (200) to apply the further steering angle to the second set of wheels (280A-D). Aspects of the invention also relate to a system incorporating the control system (100) and a steering system (220) of a vehicle (200), a vehicle (200) incorporating the control system (100) or the system, and a method (300) of controlling a recovery mode of a vehicle (200).
B62D 9/00 - Direction pour roues orientables non prévue ailleurs
B62D 6/00 - Dispositions pour la commande automatique de la direction en fonction des conditions de conduite, qui sont détectées et pour lesquelles une réaction est appliquée, p. ex. circuits de commande
B62D 7/15 - Timonerie de directionFusées ou leur montage pour roues pivotant individuellement, p. ex. sur pivot de fusée les axes de pivotement étant situés dans plus d'un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal du véhicule, p. ex. toutes les roues étant directrices caractérisée par des moyens modifiant le rapport entre les angles de direction des roues directrices
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (100) for controlling a recovery mode of a vehicle (200) for recovery of a second vehicle (250) connected to a hitch point (210A-B) of the first vehicle (200), the control system (100) comprising one or more controllers (110), the control system (100) configured to receive (320) a first signal (160) indicative of a gradient of the first vehicle (200); receive (330) a second signal (162) indicative of a rolling resistance between the first vehicle (200) and a surface (270) on which the first vehicle (200) is located; receive (340) a third signal (164) indicative of a load on the hitch point (210A-B) from the second vehicle (250); determine (350), in dependence on the first, second and third signals, a target limit of a torque to be applied by a drivetrain of the first vehicle (200) to move the second vehicle (250); and output (360) a control signal (180) comprising the target limit to a torque delivery system (220) of the first vehicle (200). Aspects of the invention also related to a system incorporating a control system (100) and a torque delivery system (220) of a vehicle (200), a vehicle (200) incorporating a control system (100), and a method (300) of controlling a recovery mode of a first vehicle (200).
B60W 10/04 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des ensembles de propulsion
B60G 17/00 - Suspensions élastiques permettant d'ajuster les caractéristiques des ressorts ou des amortisseurs de vibrations, de réguler la distance entre la surface porteuse et la partie suspendue du véhicule ou de bloquer la suspension pendant l'utilisation pour s'adapter aux conditions variables du véhicule ou du terrain, p. ex. en fonction de la vitesse ou de la charge
B60W 10/22 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de suspension
B60W 40/10 - 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 au mouvement du véhicule
Aspects of the present invention relate to a loudspeaker assembly (10) for a vehicle (100). The loudspeaker assembly (10) includes a structural support member (200T) configured to extend transversely across the vehicle (100), the structural support member (200T) being hollow and having a volume (V1) formed therein. A first loudspeaker (220-1) is disposed at a first end (205-1) of the structural support member (200T). A second loudspeaker (220-2) is disposed at a second end (205-2) of the structural support member (200T). The first and second loudspeakers (220-1, 220-2) are acoustically coupled to the volume (V1) formed in the structural support member (200T). Aspects of the present invention also relate to a vehicle body assembly (101) incorporating at least one loudspeaker assembly (10); and a vehicle (100).
H04R 1/28 - Supports de transducteurs ou enceintes conçus pour réponse de fréquence spécifiqueEnceintes de transducteurs modifiées au moyen d'impédances mécaniques ou acoustiques, p. ex. résonateur, moyen d'amortissement
Aspects of the present invention relate to a active roll bar damper assembly (1) suitable for an active roll bar (5). The active roll bar damper assembly (1) includes a first subassembly (15-1) and a second subassembly (15-2) for mounting to the active roll bar (5). The first subassembly (15-1) includes a rigid first mass (17) having a first aperture (27). At least one first spring (21-n) is disposed in the first aperture (27) for positioning between the active roll bar (5) and the first mass (17). The second subassembly (15-2) includes a rigid second mass (37) having a second aperture (47). At least one second spring (41-n) is disposed in the second aperture (47) for positioning between the active roll bar (5) and the first mass (17). The first and second masses (17, 37) are configured to engage each other to limit compression of the first and second springs (21-n, 41-n). Aspects of the present invention also relate to an active roll control system (3) including an active roll bar damper assembly (1); and a vehicle (V).
B60G 21/10 - Systèmes d'interconnexion à plusieurs roues conjuguées suspendues élastiquement, p. ex. pour stabiliser la caisse du véhicule eu égard aux forces d'accélération, de décélération ou aux forces centrifuges non conjuguées en permanence, p. ex. agissant seulement à l'accélération, la décélération ou seulement lorsque la direction du mouvement quitte la ligne droite
B60G 13/16 - Suspensions élastiques caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type des amortisseurs de vibrations ayant des absorbeurs dynamiques comme principal moyen d'amortissement, c.-à-d. systèmes ressort-masse réagissant à contretemps
Aspects relate to systems and methods for pre-emptively managing suspension loads. A control system (100, 200) is configured to receive a driving surface signal (165) indicative of a property of a driving surface ahead of the vehicle (600). The control system is further configured to determine, in dependence on the received driving surface signal and on a current vehicle operational state, an attribute parameter. The attribute parameter, when provided to an actuator (318a, 318b . . . 318z) of the suspension system, causes the actuator to act to control a suspension force acting on the suspension system due to a movement of the vehicle along the driving surface to be below a predetermined suspension force value. The control system is further configured to output an actuator control signal (155) to the actuator of the suspension system to control the actuator in dependence on the determined attribute parameter.
B60W 40/06 - 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 conditions ambiantes liés à l'état de la route
B60W 10/22 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de suspension
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (100, 200) for a vehicle suspension system of a vehicle (800). The control system is configured to perform a test for testing operation of an isolation switch (430). The vehicle suspension system comprises an actuator power supply (450) configured to supply power to the vehicle suspension system. The actuator power supply is configured to be electrically connected to the vehicle suspension system via the isolation switch. The control system is configured to: receive a shutdown indicator signal indicating that the vehicle is in a shutdown state (530); output an open isolation switch signal (524) configured to open the isolation switch in dependence on the shutdown indicator signal; receive an open isolation switch confirmation signal (516) indicative of the isolation switch being open; determine whether the open isolation switch confirmation signal is received within a predetermined time period; and output a test pass signal or a test failure signal in dependence on the determination.
B60G 17/0185 - Suspensions élastiques permettant d'ajuster les caractéristiques des ressorts ou des amortisseurs de vibrations, de réguler la distance entre la surface porteuse et la partie suspendue du véhicule ou de bloquer la suspension pendant l'utilisation pour s'adapter aux conditions variables du véhicule ou du terrain, p. ex. en fonction de la vitesse ou de la charge les moyens de régulation comportant des éléments électriques ou électroniques caractérisés par l'utilisation d'un mode de traitement du signal ou d'une méthode de commande spécifiques pour la détection des dysfonctionnements
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SUSPENSION DAMPING FORCE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD
A control system configured to control a damping force of an actuator of an active suspension system of a vehicle in response to an external disturbance of a wheel with which the actuator is associated, includes one or more controllers and configured to: receive a sensed displacement parameter indicative of suspension displacement associated with the wheel; determine whether a condition is satisfied, wherein satisfaction of the condition requires the sensed displacement parameter to indicate a transition from a suspension displacing phase associated with the external disturbance to a suspension restoring phase associated with the external disturbance, and wherein satisfaction of the condition depends on an amount of suspension displacement indicated by the sensed displacement parameter; and output a signal to control the damping force to be greater, during the suspension restoring phase associated with the external disturbance, than if the condition is not satisfied, in dependence on satisfaction of the condition.
B60G 17/0165 - Suspensions élastiques permettant d'ajuster les caractéristiques des ressorts ou des amortisseurs de vibrations, de réguler la distance entre la surface porteuse et la partie suspendue du véhicule ou de bloquer la suspension pendant l'utilisation pour s'adapter aux conditions variables du véhicule ou du terrain, p. ex. en fonction de la vitesse ou de la charge les moyens de régulation comportant des éléments électriques ou électroniques caractérisés par leur réponse à un mouvement ou une condition donnés ou à l'action du conducteur, lors du déplacement du véhicule à une condition externe, p. ex. un mauvais état de la route, un vent latéral
B60G 17/019 - Suspensions élastiques permettant d'ajuster les caractéristiques des ressorts ou des amortisseurs de vibrations, de réguler la distance entre la surface porteuse et la partie suspendue du véhicule ou de bloquer la suspension pendant l'utilisation pour s'adapter aux conditions variables du véhicule ou du terrain, p. ex. en fonction de la vitesse ou de la charge les moyens de régulation comportant des éléments électriques ou électroniques caractérisés par le type ou l'agencement des capteurs
A cupholder system for a vehicle includes: a cupholder assembly comprising a first cupholder opening; a lid configured to, when in a closed position, cover at least the first cupholder opening, and when in an open position, uncover the first cupholder opening; and an actuation system configured to, in dependence on an electrical signal, deploy the lid in a first path to the open position and deploy the cupholder assembly in a second path from a stowed position to a deployed position.
B60N 3/10 - Aménagements ou adaptations d'autres accessoires pour passagers, non prévus ailleurs de réceptacles pour nourriture ou boissons, p. ex. réfrigérés
A method (100) and apparatus (10-1) for carrying out the method of mitigating fuel in oil in an internal combustion engine of a hybrid electric vehicle. the method comprising: detecting one or more of a catalyst temperature and a turbine temperature (110); and when the one or more of the catalyst temperature and the turbine temperature exceeds a first temperature threshold, limiting engine torque below a threshold engine torque required for the operation of an enrichment phase of engine operation (120). wherein the enrichment phase of engine operation provides a lambda value less than 1.
B60W 10/06 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des ensembles de propulsion comprenant la commande des moteurs à combustion
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (100) for controlling a camera system (210a-e) of a vehicle (200), the control system (100) comprising one or more controllers (110), the control system (100) configured to receive (310) motion data (160) of the vehicle (200), determine (320) whether to operate the camera system (210a-e) of the vehicle (200) in a fixed exposure control mode or an automatic exposure control mode using the motion data ("a determination"), and output (330), to the camera system (210a-e) of the vehicle (200), a control signal (170) to request the camera system (210a-e) to operate in the fixed exposure control mode or the automatic exposure control mode in accordance with the determination. Aspects of the present invention also relate to a system incorporating a control system (100) and one or more cameras (210a- e) mounted on a vehicle (200), a vehicle (200) incorporating a control system (100), and a method (300) of controlling a camera system (210a-e) of a vehicle (200).
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (106) for controlling a transmission (104) of a vehicle (100). The transmission includes at least first and second clutches (120, 122), engagement of which is controllable to select output drive ratios of the transmission. The control system includes a controller (124) configured to: while a first output drive ratio is selected due to the first clutch (120) being engaged and the second clutch (122) being disengaged, receive (202) an indication of a vehicle parameter (106); determine (204), in dependence on the indication of the vehicle parameter (106), that a manual shift is likely to be initiated; responsive to determining that the manual shift is likely to be initiated, output a signal to cause the second clutch (122) to partially engage (206); and responsive to receiving a manual shift input confirming initiation of the manual shift, output a signal to cause the first clutch (120) to disengage and the second clutch (122) to fully engage (208), thereby to change from the first output drive ratio to a second output drive ratio.
F16H 61/02 - Fonctions internes aux unités de commande pour changements de vitesse ou pour mécanismes d'inversion des transmissions transmettant un mouvement rotatif caractérisées par les signaux utilisés
F16H 61/06 - Adoucissement du changement du rapport en réglant le taux de variation de la pression fluidique
F16H 61/684 - Fonctions internes aux unités de commande pour changements de vitesse ou pour mécanismes d'inversion des transmissions transmettant un mouvement rotatif spécialement adaptées aux transmissions étagées sans interruption de l'entraînement
A vehicle structure includes a power supply pack assembly and a body portion. The power supply pack assembly comprises a cross member and one or more pack modules of the power supply pack assembly supported on the cross member. The vehicle structure comprises a side impact system comprising a first sacrificial zone that extends laterally in an inboard direction with respect to the furthest outboard lateral extent of the cross member on a corresponding side of the power supply pack assembly, so that in the event of a side impact of sufficient force to the vehicle structure corresponding to the side of the body portion and corresponding side of the power supply pack assembly, the cross member is impacted prior to any exhaustion of the first sacrificial zone, such that the power supply pack assembly is displaced laterally relative to the body portion.
B62D 21/15 - 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
H01M 50/242 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par les propriétés physiques des boîtiers ou des bâtis, p. ex. dimensions adaptés pour protéger les batteries contre les vibrations, les collisions ou le gonflement
H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
Aspects relate to a control system and method for a vehicle suspension system in a vehicle. The control system (100, 200) is configured to: receive a disturbance angle (316) of a roll bar of the vehicle suspension system, the disturbance angle indicative of a determined relative angular displacement between ends of the roll bar caused by the vehicle interacting with a driving surface; receive a displacement value (322) of an actuator motor of the actuator of the vehicle suspension system, the displacement value of the actuator motor indicative of a sensed displacement of the actuator motor caused by the vehicle interacting with the driving surface; determine, in dependence on the disturbance angle of the roll bar and the displacement value of the actuator motor, a torque estimation (332), the torque estimation representing an expected torque provided by the actuator motor to a roll bar connected to the actuator motor; and output the torque estimation to a further vehicle system.
B60W 10/04 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des ensembles de propulsion
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
78.
LOSS OF A SUBSYSTEM AND INTERACTIONS WITH EXTERNAL SYSTEMS
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (100, 200) for a vehicle suspension system of a vehicle. The vehicle suspension system comprises a plurality of connected subsystems (302, 304, 306). The control system comprises one or more controllers (110). The control system is configured to: determine if a first subsystem (302) of the plurality of connected subsystems has entered a fault state (312-2), wherein the fault state is an abnormal operating state (402); determine a compensatory operating state (314-2, 316-2) of a further subsystem of the plurality of electrically connected subsystems, in dependence on determining that the first subsystem has entered the fault state, wherein the further subsystem operating in the compensatory operating state, with the first subsystem operating in the fault state, causes the vehicle suspension system to operate in a higher vehicle stability mode in comparison to the vehicle suspension system operating with the first subsystem operating in the fault state without the further subsystem operating in the compensatory operating state (404); and output, to the further subsystem, in dependence on determining the compensatory operating state, a compensatory operation signal (155) to cause the further subsystem to operate in the compensatory operating state with the first subsystem operating in the fault state (406).
B60G 17/0185 - Suspensions élastiques permettant d'ajuster les caractéristiques des ressorts ou des amortisseurs de vibrations, de réguler la distance entre la surface porteuse et la partie suspendue du véhicule ou de bloquer la suspension pendant l'utilisation pour s'adapter aux conditions variables du véhicule ou du terrain, p. ex. en fonction de la vitesse ou de la charge les moyens de régulation comportant des éléments électriques ou électroniques caractérisés par l'utilisation d'un mode de traitement du signal ou d'une méthode de commande spécifiques pour la détection des dysfonctionnements
B60W 30/04 - Commande de la stabilité dynamique du véhicule destinée à la prévention du basculement
B60W 40/10 - 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 au mouvement du véhicule
A control system (100) for a traction battery (1000) in an electrically powered vehicle. The control system (100) is configured to: receive a journey start time (102) indicative of a time at which the traction battery will be used to power the vehicle; calculate, using the journey start time (102), and in dependence on a target battery charge level (104) and a target battery operating temperature range (106), a charging start time (108) at which to start charging of the traction battery (1000) to: charge the traction battery toward the target battery charge level by the journey start time; and heat the traction battery, due to charging of the traction battery, toward a temperature within the target battery operating temperature range, by the journey start time; and output the determined charging start time (108).
B60L 58/13 - Maintien de l’état de charge [SoC] à l'intérieur d'une plage déterminée
B60L 53/62 - Surveillance et commande des stations de charge en réponse à des paramètres de charge, p. ex. courant, tension ou charge électrique
B60L 58/27 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries pour la commande de la température des batteries par chauffage
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
Embodiments of the present invention provide a vehicle drivetrain assembly operable in a first mode and a second mode. The vehicle drivetrain assembly comprises: a drive unit arranged to generate power to drive a vehicle (1); an automatic transmission comprising a torque converter and operatively coupled to the drive unit to receive the power; and a control system comprising one or more controllers (11), the control system being arranged to adjustably limit the maximum torque delivered to the transmission from the drive unit. When the automatic transmission is in first gear with the torque converter stalled, the control system limits the maximum torque to a first level when the vehicle drivetrain assembly is in the first mode and to a second level when the vehicle drivetrain assembly is in the second mode, the first level being lower than the second level.
F16H 63/50 - Sorties de commande vers les transmissions transmettant un mouvement rotatif pour changements de vitesse ou pour mécanismes d'inversion délivrant des signaux autres que les signaux pour manœuvrer les mécanismes finals de sortie des signaux vers le moteur
F16H 59/52 - Entrées de commande vers des transmissions transmettant un mouvement rotatif pour changements de vitesse ou pour mécanismes d'inversion les entrées étant fonction de l'état de la machine, p. ex. de la position des portes ou des ceintures de sécurité fonction du poids de la machine, p. ex. variation du poids en fonction de la montée des passagers dans un autobus
F16H 59/58 - Entrées de commande vers des transmissions transmettant un mouvement rotatif pour changements de vitesse ou pour mécanismes d'inversion les entrées étant fonction de l'état de la machine, p. ex. de la position des portes ou des ceintures de sécurité fonction des signaux venant de la direction
F16H 59/66 - État de la route, p. ex. pente, mauvaise adhérence
F16H 59/72 - Entrées de commande vers des transmissions transmettant un mouvement rotatif pour changements de vitesse ou pour mécanismes d'inversion les entrées étant fonction de l'état de la transmission fonction des caractéristiques de l'huile, p. ex. température, viscosité
81.
HYDRAULIC CONTROL APPARATUS FOR FIRST AND SECOND PISTON ACTUATORS OF AN ACTIVE SUSPENSION SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE
Aspects and embodiments of the invention relate to a hydraulic control apparatus (17), an actuator system (16), and a vehicle (1). The hydraulic control apparatus (17) is for first and second piston actuators (502L, 502R) of an active suspension system (104) of a vehicle (1). The hydraulic control apparatus (17) comprises: a first hydraulic gallery (G1L) hydraulically couplable to a first fluid chamber (C1) of the first piston actuator (502L); a second hydraulic gallery (G2L) hydraulically couplable to a second fluid chamber (C2) of the first piston actuator (502L); a third hydraulic gallery (G1R) hydraulically couplable to a first fluid chamber (C1) of the second piston actuator (502R); a fourth hydraulic gallery (G2R) hydraulically couplable to a second fluid chamber (C2) of the second piston actuator (502R); and a fifth hydraulic gallery (G3) to hydraulically interconnect the first, second, third, and fourth hydraulic galleries (G1L, G2L, G1R, G2R).
B60G 21/073 - Systèmes d'interconnexion à plusieurs roues conjuguées suspendues élastiquement, p. ex. pour stabiliser la caisse du véhicule eu égard aux forces d'accélération, de décélération ou aux forces centrifuges conjuguées en permanence par fluide entre roues appartenant au même essieu, mais n'étant pas disposées du même côté du véhicule, c.-à-d. la suspension de la roue gauche étant reliée à celle de la roue droite
B60G 17/016 - Suspensions élastiques permettant d'ajuster les caractéristiques des ressorts ou des amortisseurs de vibrations, de réguler la distance entre la surface porteuse et la partie suspendue du véhicule ou de bloquer la suspension pendant l'utilisation pour s'adapter aux conditions variables du véhicule ou du terrain, p. ex. en fonction de la vitesse ou de la charge les moyens de régulation comportant des éléments électriques ou électroniques caractérisés par leur réponse à un mouvement ou une condition donnés ou à l'action du conducteur, lors du déplacement du véhicule
The present invention relates to a control system (200) for a vehicle display system. The vehicle display system (300) is configured to display information relating to the operation of a powertrain (102) of the vehicle (100, 700). The control system (200) comprises an input (204) configured to receive restriction data (502) relating to a speed restriction of the vehicle (100, 700) and speed data (504) comprising a speed the vehicle (100, 700) is travelling; a processor (202) configured to determine from the restriction data (502) and the speed data (504) whether a predetermined criterion is met; and an output (206) configured to output a signal to display an indication that the vehicle (100, 700) is subject to a speed restriction when the predetermined criterion is met. Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system, to a vehicle display system, to a computer readable data carrier and to a vehicle.
B60K 35/28 - Dispositions de sortie, c.-à-d. du véhicule à l'utilisateur, associées aux fonctions du véhicule ou spécialement adaptées à celles-ci caractérisées par le type d’informations de sortie, p. ex. divertissement vidéo ou informations sur la dynamique du véhiculeDispositions de sortie, c.-à-d. du véhicule à l'utilisateur, associées aux fonctions du véhicule ou spécialement adaptées à celles-ci caractérisées par la finalité des informations de sortie, p. ex. pour attirer l'attention du conducteur
B60K 35/29 - Instruments caractérisés par la manière dont les informations sont traitées, p. ex. présentant des informations sur plusieurs dispositifs d’affichage ou hiérarchisant les informations en fonction des conditions de conduite
A control system for a media player includes a media player application associated with a first set of account credentials for accessing a remote streaming media source to receive streaming media content to output the streaming media on the media player, a digital personal assistant application associated with a second set of account credentials for accessing the remote streaming media source to receive streaming media content to output the streaming media on the media player, a streaming media source interface component for receiving account credentials to access the remote streaming media source and a command for requesting media from the remote streaming media source and a streaming media source manager arranged to dynamically select one of the media player application and the digital personal assistant application to provide one of the respective first and second sets of account credentials to the streaming media source interface component to access the remote streaming media source.
H04N 21/414 - Plate-formes spécialisées de client, p. ex. récepteur au sein d'une voiture ou intégré dans un appareil mobile
H04L 9/32 - Dispositions pour les communications secrètes ou protégéesProtocoles réseaux de sécurité comprenant des moyens pour vérifier l'identité ou l'autorisation d'un utilisateur du système
89.
VEHICLE OPERATING MODE FOR AN OPEN VEHICLE TAILGATE EVENT
There is provided a method (400), a computer program (308) and a control system (300) for a vehicle (1). The control system comprises one or more controllers (301), wherein the control system is configured to: in a first operating mode (401), control a loudspeaker system (206) of the vehicle to direct audio output into a cabin (3) of the vehicle; and in a second, user-requestable operating mode (402), control the loudspeaker system of the vehicle to direct audio output to a vehicle-rearward location relative to the audio output in the first operating mode, wherein the second operating mode requires a rear tailgate closure (506), (508) of a rear cargo area (2) of the vehicle to be opened.
B60R 11/02 - Autres aménagements pour tenir ou monter des objets pour postes radio, de télévision, téléphones, ou objets similairesDisposition de leur commande
H04S 7/00 - Dispositions pour l'indicationDispositions pour la commande, p. ex. pour la commande de l'équilibrage
Disclosed herein are examples of an end cap (100) for a battery module housing of an electric vehicle (800). The end cap (100) comprises an electrically conductive end cap housing (102), configured to connect to an end of a traction battery housing. The end cap (100) comprises an electrically insulating busbar connector housing (104) fixed within the end cap housing (102). The end cap (100) comprises an electrically conductive busbar connector (106) fixed within the busbar connector housing (104). The busbar connector housing (104) is configured to electrically isolate the busbar connector (106) from the end cap housing (102). The busbar connector (106) is configured to connect to a module busbar of a battery module inside the battery module housing, and provide a terminal outside the battery module housing to allow for electrical connection to the module busbar.
H01M 50/244 - Boîtiers secondairesBâtisDispositifs de suspensionDispositifs de manutentionSupports caractérisés par leur procédé de montage
H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
H01M 50/262 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports avec des moyens de fixation, p. ex. des serrures
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
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (500) for controlling a steering actuator (310) of a vehicle (100), the control system (10) comprising one or more controllers (400), the control system (500) comprising input means (430) for receiving a driver control signal (505) indicative of a driver steering input at a steering control (200) of the vehicle (100), and autonomous trajectory data (545, 1045) indicative of an autonomous trajectory (710) for the vehicle (100), processing means (410) arranged to determine (610, 1110), in dependence on the driver control signal (505), a change in driving state of the vehicle (100) and, when the change in driving state occurs, to, determine (620, 1120), in dependence on the driver control signal (505), a driver trajectory (720) for the vehicle (100), determine (640, 1140) an error input (535, 1035) to a steering controller (550) in dependence on the autonomous trajectory (710) and the driver trajectory (720), determine a control input (550, 1050) for the steering actuator (310) of the vehicle (100) in dependence on the error input (640, 1140), determine (660) one or more limits (830, 840) for a magnitude of the control input for the steering actuator (310) in dependence on one or more parameters (517, 1017) associated with the vehicle, to limit a force applied to the steering control (200) and output means (445) for outputting a signal (445, 585, 1085) indicative of the control input for the steering actuator (310) of the vehicle (100).
Aspects of the present invention relate to a battery cell stack (200) for a battery (400). The battery cell stack (200) comprises a first battery cell (202); a second battery cell (202) arranged adjacently to the first battery cell (202); and a spacer (100) positioned between the first and second battery cells (202). The spacer (100) comprises a compressible pad (102), and a support element (104) supporting the compressible pad (102). The spacer (100) is compressible between the first and second battery cells (202).
B60L 50/64 - Détails de construction des batteries spécialement adaptées aux véhicules électriques
H01M 10/658 - Moyens de commande de la température associés de façon structurelle avec les éléments par isolation ou protection thermique
H01M 50/209 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules caractérisés par leur forme adaptés aux cellules prismatiques ou rectangulaires
H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
H01M 50/291 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par des éléments d’espacement ou des moyens de positionnement dans les racks, les cadres ou les blocs caractérisés par leur forme
H01M 50/293 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par des éléments d’espacement ou des moyens de positionnement dans les racks, les cadres ou les blocs caractérisés par le matériau
Aspects of the present invention relate to a spacer (100) for positioning between two adjacent battery cells (202) of a battery cell stack (200). The spacer (100) includes a compressible pad (102) and a support element (104) supporting the compressible pad (102). The compressible pad (102) and the support element (104) are configured to be at least partly compressed between adjacent battery cells (202) of the battery cell stack (200).
H01M 50/209 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules caractérisés par leur forme adaptés aux cellules prismatiques ou rectangulaires
H01M 50/291 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par des éléments d’espacement ou des moyens de positionnement dans les racks, les cadres ou les blocs caractérisés par leur forme
H01M 50/293 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par des éléments d’espacement ou des moyens de positionnement dans les racks, les cadres ou les blocs caractérisés par le matériau
B60L 50/64 - Détails de construction des batteries spécialement adaptées aux véhicules électriques
H01M 10/658 - Moyens de commande de la température associés de façon structurelle avec les éléments par isolation ou protection thermique
H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
Aspects of the present invention relate to a vehicle haptic system (100) for vibrating at least one foot (205) of an occupant (2000) of a vehicle (1000), the vehicle haptic system (100) comprising at least one foot haptic module (3000) for positioning in a footrest or floor portion (105) of a vehicle (1000), the at least one foot haptic module (3000) comprising at least one haptic transducer (320), wherein the at least one haptic transducer (320) is configured to receive a haptic signal (410) and generate a vibration (425) according to the haptic signal (410).
Aspects of the present invention relate to a vehicle haptic system (100) for vibrating a body part of an occupant of a vehicle, the vehicle haptic system (100) comprising at least one audio speaker (310) for converting an audio signal to sound waves; at least one haptic transducer (305) for generating a vibration according to a haptic signal; a memory (316) storing at least one media track (317), the at least one media track (317) comprising at least one audio signal (405) to drive the at least one audio speaker (310); and at least one haptic signal (410) to drive the at least one haptic transducer (305); a control system (315) in communication with the at least one audio speaker (310) and the at least one haptic transducer (305), and configured to cause the at least one audio speaker (310) to convert the at least one audio signal (405) to sound waves, and cause the at least one haptic transducer (305) to vibrate according to the at least one haptic signal (410).
A61H 23/02 - Massage par percussion ou vibration, p. ex. en utilisant une vibration ultrasoniqueMassage par succion-vibrationMassage avec des membranes mobiles à entraînement électrique ou magnétique
Aspects of the present invention relate to a vehicle haptic system (100), the vehicle haptic system (100) comprising at least one vehicle seat (105) comprising a backrest portion (110) for supporting an occupant (2000) of the at least one vehicle seat (105); a first set of at least one haptic transducer (305a) for generating a vibration (425) according to a haptic signal (410), wherein the at least one haptic transducer of the first set (305a) is disposed along a central, longitudinal, axis (115) of the backrest portion (110); and a second set of at least one haptic transducer (305b) for generating a vibration according to a haptic signal (410), wherein the at least one haptic transducer of the second set (305b) is disposed in a position laterally offset from the central, longitudinal, axis (115) of the backrest portion (110), wherein the at least one haptic transducer of the first set (305a) is configured to receive a first haptic signal (410a), and the at least one haptic transducer of the second set (305b) is configured to receive a second haptic signal (410b), separate from the first haptic signal (410a).
B60W 50/10 - Interprétation des requêtes ou demandes du conducteur
B60Q 9/00 - Agencement ou adaptation des dispositifs de signalisation non prévus dans l'un des groupes principaux
B60N 2/90 - Détails ou éléments non prévus ailleurs
B60W 50/16 - Signalisation tactile au conducteur, p. ex. vibration ou augmentation de la résistance sur le volant ou sur la pédale d'accélérateur
G10K 11/34 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour transmettre, conduire ou diriger le son pour focaliser ou pour diriger le son, p. ex. balayage par commande électrique de systèmes de transducteurs, p. ex. en dirigeant un faisceau acoustique
98.
CONTROLLING A POWERTRAIN SYSTEM OF A HYBRID VEHICLE
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (100) for controlling a powertrain system (20) of a hybrid vehicle (300) comprising an engine (202) and an electric traction motor (216), the control system (100) comprising one or more processors (120), the one or more processors (120) collectively configured to receive (410) a first input signal (160) indicative of one or more operating conditions of the vehicle, wherein the one or more operating conditions comprise an available battery power of the electric traction motor (216); determine (420), in dependence on the first input signal (160), whether to reserve a first portion of a power capability of the electric traction motor (216) for use in performing an engine start; and output (430) a control signal (170) to the powertrain system (20) to withhold the first portion of the power capability from use in delivering power to a drivetrain of the vehicle (300) in accordance with the determination, and to make available a second portion of the power capability for delivering power to the drivetrain of the vehicle (300). Aspects of the invention are also related to a system incorporating a control system (100) and a powertrain system (20) comprising an engine (202) and an electric traction motor (216), a vehicle (300) incorporating a control system (100), and a method (400) of controlling the powertrain system (20) of the vehicle (300).
B60K 6/38 - Agencement ou montage de plusieurs moteurs primaires différents pour une propulsion réciproque ou commune, p. ex. systèmes de propulsion hybrides comportant des moteurs électriques et des moteurs à combustion interne les moteurs primaires étant constitués de moteurs électriques et de moteurs à combustion interne, p. ex. des VEH caractérisés par des appareils, des organes ou des moyens spécialement adaptés aux VEH caractérisés par les embrayages de la chaîne cinématique
B60K 6/387 - Embrayages actionnés, c.-à-d. embrayages mis en prise ou désaccouplés par des moyens d'actionnement électriques, hydrauliques ou mécaniques
B60W 10/02 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande d'accouplements de la chaîne cinématique
B60W 10/06 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des ensembles de propulsion comprenant la commande des moteurs à combustion
B60W 10/08 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des ensembles de propulsion comprenant la commande des unités de traction électrique, p. ex. des moteurs ou des générateurs
B60W 10/26 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des moyens de stockage d'énergie pour l'énergie électrique, p. ex. des batteries ou des condensateurs
B60W 20/10 - Commande de l'apport de puissance de chacun des moteurs primaires pour répondre à la demande de puissance requise
B60W 20/11 - Commande de l'apport de puissance de chacun des moteurs primaires pour répondre à la demande de puissance requise utilisant des stratégies de commande prédictive [MPC], c.-à-d. procédés de commande basés sur des modèles de prédiction de performance
B60W 20/13 - Commande de l'apport de puissance de chacun des moteurs primaires pour répondre à la demande de puissance requise afin de rester dans des limites de puissance d'entrée ou sortie de la batterieCommande de l'apport de puissance de chacun des moteurs primaires pour répondre à la demande de puissance requise afin d'éviter la surcharge ou la décharge excessive de la batterie
B60W 20/40 - Commande de l'engagement ou du désengagement des moteurs primaires, p. ex. pour la transition entre les moteurs primaires
B60W 30/182 - Sélection entre plusieurs modes opératoires, p. ex. confort ou sportif
B60W 30/192 - Minimisant les problèmes liés à la mise en marche ou à l'arrêt de la ligne de transmission, p. ex. démarrage d'un moteur à froid
B60W 50/08 - Interaction entre le conducteur et le système d'aide à la conduite
B60K 6/26 - Agencement ou montage de plusieurs moteurs primaires différents pour une propulsion réciproque ou commune, p. ex. systèmes de propulsion hybrides comportant des moteurs électriques et des moteurs à combustion interne les moteurs primaires étant constitués de moteurs électriques et de moteurs à combustion interne, p. ex. des VEH caractérisés par des appareils, des organes ou des moyens spécialement adaptés aux VEH caractérisés par les moteurs ou les générateurs
B60K 6/48 - Agencement ou montage de plusieurs moteurs primaires différents pour une propulsion réciproque ou commune, p. ex. systèmes de propulsion hybrides comportant des moteurs électriques et des moteurs à combustion interne les moteurs primaires étant constitués de moteurs électriques et de moteurs à combustion interne, p. ex. des VEH caractérisés par l'architecture du véhicule électrique hybride du type parallèle
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
Aspects and embodiments of the invention relate to a control system (100), an automatic transmission system (10), a vehicle (1), a method (300), and computer readable instructions, for controlling an automatic transmission (12) of a vehicle (1), comprising: in a first mode, controlling (310) the automatic transmission (12) according to a first shift map (400) which defines downshift thresholds for a speed parameter as functions of accelerator input, wherein each downshift threshold is defined by a unique function; in a second mode, controlling (350) the automatic transmission (12) according to a second shift map (500) which defines downshift thresholds for the speed parameter as functions of accelerator input, wherein at least two downshift thresholds are defined by a common function; receiving (320) a signal indicative of a rate of increase in accelerator input; and switching (340) from the first mode to the second mode, in dependence on the rate of increase in accelerator input exceeding a threshold rate, and regardless of whether a downshift threshold of the first shift map (400) is crossed.
F16H 61/02 - Fonctions internes aux unités de commande pour changements de vitesse ou pour mécanismes d'inversion des transmissions transmettant un mouvement rotatif caractérisées par les signaux utilisés
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ACTUATOR PREDICTION FOR TRANSMISSION INTERVENTION TIMING AND AMPLITUDE
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system, a vehicle, a method, and computer readable instructions. The control system is suitable for managing the torque of a vehicle. The control system comprises one or more controllers, and is configured to receive, at the one or more controllers, current torque availability data for each of a plurality of torque actuators of a propulsion system of the vehicle, the torque availability data representative of an amount of torque available for supply by the respective torque actuator of the propulsion system of the vehicle. The control system is further configured to receive, at the one or more controllers, a torque intervention request to either increase or decrease the torque supplied by the propulsion system of the vehicle; and to generate, by the one or more controllers, a predicted torque profile of the torque intervention request. The control system is then configured to predict, by the one or more controllers, one or more torque actuators of the plurality of torque actuators to be used in the torque intervention, the prediction being based upon the predicted torque profile and the torque availability data of each of the one or more torque actuators. The torque intervention request can then be adjusted based upon the predicted one or more torque actuators of the plurality of torque actuators; and implemented to increase or decrease the torque supplied by the propulsion system of the vehicle.
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