INDUCTIVE METHODS OF DATA VALIDATION FOR DIGITAL SIMULATED TWINNING THROUGH SUPERVISED THEN UNSUPERVISED MACHINE LEARNING AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FROM AGGREGATED DATA
An exemplary embodiment may provide a process for providing digital twins by parsing a dataset into a tabulated format and forming multiple silos from the dataset. The silos may include relational databases related to the digital twins. Personas may be formed as algorithms which specialize in a particular silo. An exemplary embodiment may be agnostic to the specific application and/or domain specific. Advanced cron jobs may feed digital twins (“personas”) that autonomously adjust behavior based on search criteria-specialization and synthesized analysis of both inputs and outputs. Exemplary personas may be constructed with machine learning, artificial intelligence, stored procedures, and unique specialized databasing to generate reporting, modify data, and socialize with other personas in agreed upon spaces to create control within a three-dimensional world in IoT networks.
G06F 16/908 - Recherche caractérisée par l’utilisation de métadonnées, p. ex. de métadonnées ne provenant pas du contenu ou de métadonnées générées manuellement utilisant des métadonnées provenant automatiquement du contenu
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Inductive methods of data validation for digital simulated twinning through supervised then unsupervised machine learning and artificial intelligence from aggregated data
An exemplary embodiment may provide a process for providing digital twins by parsing a dataset into a tabulated format and forming multiple silos from the dataset. The silos may include relational databases related to the digital twins. Personas may be formed as algorithms which specialize in a particular silo. An exemplary embodiment may be agnostic to the specific application and/or domain specific. Advanced cron jobs may feed digital twins (“personas”) that autonomously adjust behavior based on search criteria-specialization and synthesized analysis of both inputs and outputs. Exemplary personas may be constructed with machine learning, artificial intelligence, stored procedures, and unique specialized databasing to generate reporting, modify data, and socialize with other personas in agreed upon spaces to create control within a three-dimensional world in IoT networks.
G06F 11/34 - Enregistrement ou évaluation statistique de l'activité du calculateur, p. ex. des interruptions ou des opérations d'entrée–sortie
G06F 16/908 - Recherche caractérisée par l’utilisation de métadonnées, p. ex. de métadonnées ne provenant pas du contenu ou de métadonnées générées manuellement utilisant des métadonnées provenant automatiquement du contenu
A wiring-harness retaining device (10) is configured to retain a predetermined- point (12) of a wiring-harness (14) in a predetermined-position (16). The device (10) includes a substrate (22) and a retention-feature (28). The substrate (22) defines a surface (24). The retention-feature (28) is disposed on the surface (24). The retention-device (10) is configured to retain the wiring-harness (14) to the surface (24) until a removal- force (36) applied to the wiring-harness (14) exceeds a predetermined-threshold (38). The predetermined-point (12) of the wiring-harness (14) is presented to an assembler in the predetermined-position (16).
B60R 16/02 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques
H02G 3/04 - Tubes ou conduits de protection, p. ex. échelles à câbles ou goulottes de câblage
H01B 7/00 - Conducteurs ou câbles isolés caractérisés par la forme
H01B 7/40 - Conducteurs ou câbles isolés caractérisés par la forme avec des dispositions pour faciliter le montage ou la fixation
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VARIABLE RANGE AND FRAME-RATE RADAR OPERATION FOR AUTOMATED VEHICLE
A radar system for an automated vehicle includes a digital-map, a radar, and a controller. The digital-map indicates a characteristic of a roadway traveled by a host- vehicle. The radar detects objects proximate to the host-vehicle. The radar is equipped with a range-setting that is selectively variable. The controller is in communication with the digital-map and the radar. The controller is configured to select the range-setting of the radar based on the characteristic of the roadway. The characteristic may be based on speed-limit, road-shape (e.g. curve-radius), a horizon-distance, and/or an obstruction (e.g. hill, sign, or building). The radar may be equipped with a frame-rate-setting (i.e. pulse repetition frequency or PRF) that is selectively variable, and the controller may be further configured to select the frame-rate-setting based on the characteristic of the roadway.
B60T 7/22 - Organes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement automatiqueOrganes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement non soumis à la volonté du conducteur ou du passager déclenchés par le contact du véhicule, p. ex. du pare-chocs, avec un obstacle extérieur, p. ex. un autre véhicule
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VARIABLE STEERING ERROR LIMITS FOR AUTOMATED VEHICLE CONTROL
A system for semi-autonomous, or autonomous, operation of a host vehicle includes an object detector and a controller. The object detector is configured to detect an object proximate to a lane boundary and output an object signal. The controller is configured to process the object signal and direct the host vehicle away from the lane boundary upon detection of the object.
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
B60W 30/08 - Anticipation ou prévention de collision probable ou imminente
B60W 30/09 - Entreprenant une action automatiquement pour éviter la collision, p. ex. en freinant ou tournant
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MOVING TRAFFIC-LIGHT DETECTION SYSTEM FOR AN AUTOMATED VEHICLE
A traffic-light-detection system (10) that visually determines a light-state (18) of a traffic-light (20) proximate to an automated vehicle includes a camera (24), a controller (32), and optionally a radar (28). The camera (24) and the radar (28) are on a host- vehicle (12). The camera (24) renders a series-of-images (26) of a traffic-light (20) proximate to a host-vehicle (12). The radar (28) detects radar-returns (30) from the traffic-light (20). The controller (32) is configured to determine a motion-pattern (34) of the traffic-light (20) based on the series-of-images (26) and/or the radar-returns (30), and select a preferred-image (36) from the series-of-images (26) based on the motion-pattern (34). The preferred-image (36) shows a light-source (38) of the traffic-light (20) characterized as being most directed at the camera (24) when the motion-pattern (34) indicates that the traffic-light (20) is moving. The controller (32) is further configured to determine a light-state (18) of the traffic-light (20) based on the preferred-image (36).
B60W 40/02 - 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
A brake control system (10) for operating brakes (18) of an automated vehicle at slow speed includes a motion-detector (22) and a controller (34). The motion-detector (22) detects relative-movement (24) of a host-vehicle (12) relative to a stationary-feature (26) located apart from the host-vehicle (12). The controller (34) is configured to operate brakes (18) of the host-vehicle (12). The controller (34) determines a vehicle-speed (36) of the host-vehicle (12) based on the relative-movement (24) when the vehicle-speed (36) is less than a speed-threshold (40), and regulates brake-pressure (36) of the brakes (18) based on the vehicle-speed (36).
B60T 7/12 - Organes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement automatiqueOrganes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement non soumis à la volonté du conducteur ou du passager
B60T 8/171 - Détection des paramètres utilisés pour la régulationMesure des valeurs utilisées pour la régulation
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METHOD FOR FORMING A SHIELDED ELECTRICAL TERMINAL AND AN ELECTRICAL TERMINAL FORMED BY SAID METHOD
A method (100) of forming a shielded electrical terminal (10) configured to receive a corresponding shielded electrical terminal (12). The terminal (10) includes an inner shield (36) defining a shield cavity (38) about a longitudinal axis (X). The shield cavity (38) is configured to receive the corresponding shielded electrical terminal (12). The inner shield (36) has a longitudinal inner seam (40) substantially that is parallel to the longitudinal axis (X). The inner shield (36) defines a plurality of resilient contact springs (30) that protrude into the shield cavity (38). The contact springs (30) are configured to contact the corresponding shielded electrical terminal (12). The terminal (10) also includes an outer shield (42) integrally formed with the inner shield (36) and covering at least a portion of the inner shield (36). The terminal (10) formed by this method (100) is also presented.
H01R 43/16 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques pour la fabrication des pièces de contact, p. ex. par découpage et pliage
An electrical connector assembly (16) is presented herein. The electrical connector (16) includes a pair of connector blocks (18) each defining a groove in an end surface (18B) that is configured to have an electrical conductor of an electrical cable (12) partially disposed within it, e.g. a carbon nanotube conductor. The electrical connector (16) also includes a housing (20) configured to receive connector blocks (18), align the groove of one connector block (18) with the groove of the other connector block (18), and hold the connector blocks (18) together such that the electrical conductors (12A) within the grooves are in direct physical and electrical contact with the one another and are compressed. An electrical cable assembly (10) incorporating such a connector (16) and an method (100) of manufacturing a cable assembly (10) using such a connector (16) is also presented.
H01R 13/629 - Moyens additionnels pour faciliter l'engagement ou la séparation des pièces de couplage, p. ex. moyens pour aligner ou guider, leviers, pression de gaz
H01R 13/639 - Moyens additionnels pour maintenir ou verrouiller les pièces de couplage entre elles après l'engagement
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH RETRACTABLE TERMINAL-STABILIZER
An electrical connector assembly (10) includes a connector (12), a corresponding mating-connector (20), and a terminal-stabilizer (38). The a connector (12) has a plurality of electrical-terminals (14). The connector (12) also has an outer-surface (16) that includes a plurality of retraction-fins (18). The mating-connector (20) has a plurality of mating-electrical-terminals (22). The mating-connector (20) is releasably connected to the connector (12) along a mating-axis (24). The mating-connector (20) includes a connector- shroud (30) having side walls (32) defining a shroud-cavity (34). The terminal- stabilizer (38) is slideably disposed within the shroud-cavity (34) and includes a plurality of retraction-locks (40) that engage the plurality of retraction-fins (18) on the connector (12). The terminal- stabilizer (38) defines a plurality of terminal-apertures (42) that slideably engage the plurality of mating-electrical-terminals (22). The terminal- stabilizer (38) is moveable from a prestaged-position (44), when the connector (12) and the mating-connector (20) are in the unmated-position (26), to a seated-position (46), when the connector (12) is moved to the mated-position (28). The connector (12) retracts the terminal-stabilizer (38) from the seated-position (46) to the prestaged-position (44) when the connector (12) is moved from the mated-position (28) to the unmated-position (26).
B60R 16/023 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour la transmission de signaux entre des parties ou des sous-systèmes du véhicule
H01R 13/629 - Moyens additionnels pour faciliter l'engagement ou la séparation des pièces de couplage, p. ex. moyens pour aligner ou guider, leviers, pression de gaz
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SPLICED SHIELDED WIRE CABLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME
A wire harness assembly (100) including a first, second, and third shielded wire cable (110, 112, 114), each having a core conductor (116, 118, 120) surrounded by a shield conductor (130, 132, 134) which is surrounded by a insulative jacket (124, 126, 128). Portions (122) of the core conductors (116, 118, 120) are sonically welded to one another. The assembly (100) also including a flexible insulative layer (512) wrapped about the sonically welded core portions (122), a flexible conductive layer (518) wrapped about the flexible insulative layer (512) and exposed shield portions (130, 132, 134), and a section of heat shrink tubing (520) in which the flexible conductive layer (518) and portions of the insulative jackets (124, 126, 128) are enclosed. The assembly further including an insulative housing (144) having a longitudinal cavity extending therethrough in which the section of heat shrink tubing (520), the flexible conductive layer (518), and portions of the insulative jackets (124, 126, 128) are disposed.
A learning system (10) for an automated vehicle to learn local traffic customs includes a location-detector (16), and object-detector (20), and a controller (24). The location-detector (16) indicates a location (34) of a host-vehicle (12) on a digital-map (18). The object-detector (20) detects a lane-marking (14) and other-vehicles (22) proximate to the host-vehicle (12). The controller (24) is in communication with the location-detector (16) and the object-detector (20). The controller (24) is configured to determine when an observed-behavior (32) of the other-vehicles (22) is not in accordance with the lane-marking (14) present at the location (34), and operate the host-vehicle (12) in accordance with the observed-behavior (32).
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
G08G 1/00 - Systèmes de commande du trafic pour véhicules routiers
G06N 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
A mounting -bracket (10) configured to attach to a mounting- surface (12) includes a base (20) and sides (22), a retainer (36), an electrical-assembly (46), and a blocking- device (50). The mounting-surface (12) defines a mounting-hole (18). The base (20) and sides (22) define a cavity (24). The base (20) includes a retention-device (26) that extends through the mounting-hole (18). The retention-device (26) has an inner-surface (28) and an outer-surface (30). The inner-surface (28) defines an aperture (32) and the outer-surface (30) includes locking-tabs (34). The retainer (36) is received within the aperture (32) of the retention-device (26). The retainer (36) has an end (38) and walls (40) generally perpendicular to the end (38). The walls (40) are in direct contact with the inner-surface (28) and prevent an inward-flexure (42) of the locking-tabs (34). The electrical-assembly (46) has a lower-surface (48) that is received within the cavity (24). The blocking-device (50) is in direct contact with the lower-surface (48) of the electrical- assembly (46) and the end (38) of the retainer (36), thereby preventing a removal of the retainer (36) from the aperture (32) when the electrical-assembly (46) is received within the cavity (24).
H01R 13/639 - Moyens additionnels pour maintenir ou verrouiller les pièces de couplage entre elles après l'engagement
H01R 13/434 - Fixation de manière démontable par des moyens de verrouillage élastiques situés sur les pièces de contactFixation de manière démontable par des moyens de verrouillage situés sur des pièces de contact élastiques par des moyens de verrouillage élastiques indépendants situés sur une pièce de contact, p. ex. par un collier de retenue ou un anneau situé autour de la pièce de contact
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Sealed connector with an extended seal sleeve and retainer
A connector assembly includes a connector body defining a cylindrical terminal cavity, an elongate conductor, such as an electrical cable, having one end terminated within the first terminal cavity, and a cylindrical first seal axially surrounding a portion of the first conductor. The seal defines a compliant primary sealing ring that is in compressive contact with an inner wall of the terminal cavity. The first seal further defines an elongate frustoconical sleeve. The connector assembly also includes a seal retainer that is attached to the connector body. The seal retainer defines an elongate frustoconical retainer cavity configured to receive first sleeve. At least a portion of the sleeve is in compressive contact an inner surface of the retainer cavity.
H01R 13/58 - Moyens pour atténuer l'effort de tension sur le câble de connexion, p. ex. serre-câble
H01R 13/52 - Boîtiers protégés contre la poussière, les projections, les éclaboussures, l'eau ou les flammes
H01R 13/533 - Socles ou boîtiers conçus pour l'emploi dans des conditions extrêmes, p. ex. haute température, rayonnements, vibrations, environnement corrosif, pression
A fuse assembly (10) includes an insulating block (12) having an upper surface (14), a lower surface (16), and a side surface (18) therebetween. The insulating block (12) defines cavities (20) extending therethrough. Each cavity (20) defines a resilient lock arm (24). A fuse assembly (10) also includes a first terminal stud (26A) secured within a first cavity (20) by a first lock arm, a second terminal stud (26B) secured within a second cavity (20) by a second lock arm, and a bus bar (38) disposed parallel to the bottom surface of the insulating block (12). The bus bar (38) is interconnected to the first terminal stud (26 A) by a lower terminal (42) connected to the bus bar (38) and an upper terminal (44) disposed parallel to the upper surface (14). The bus bar (38) is interconnected to the second terminal stud (26B) by a fusible link (48) having a lower fuse terminal (50) connected to the bus bar (38) and an upper fuse terminal (52) disposed generally parallel to the upper surface (14).
A system (10) for operating an automated vehicle in accordance with an operation-rules that are based on an automation-level (16) of an other-vehicle (18) includes an automation-detector (40) and a controller (42). The automation-detector (40) conveys an automation-level (16) indicated by an other-vehicle (18) proximate to a host- vehicle (12). The controller (42) is in communication with the automation-detector (40). The controller (42) operates the host-vehicle (12) in accordance with an operation-rule (14) that is selected based on the automation-level (16) of the other-vehicle (18). For example, the controller (42) operates the host-vehicle (12) to follow the other-vehicle (18) at a first-distance (44 A) when the automation-level (16) is an autonomous -mode (36), and follow the other-vehicle (18) at a second-distance (44B) greater than the first- distance (44A) when the automation-level (16) is a manual-mode (28), i.e. human-driven.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
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HIDDEN SATELLITE SIGNAL REJECTION FOR AUTOMATED VEHICLE NAVIGATION SYSTEM
A navigation system (10) for an automated vehicle includes a receiver (14), a three-dimensional-model (3D-model (26)), and a controller (40). The receiver (14) detects signals (16) from satellites (18) for determining a location (20) of a host-vehicle (12) on a digital-map (22). The 3D-model (26) depicts objects (28) in an area (30) proximate the host- vehicle (12). The controller (40) is in communication with the receiver (14) and the 3D-model (26). The controller (40) ignores a signal (38) of a satellite (34) detected by the receiver (14) when the satellite (34) is determined to be hidden (50A) by an object (28A) in the 3D-model (26).
A tire-wear detection system (10) for an automated vehicle includes a steering- angle-sensor (18), a vehicle-path-detector (24), and a controller (30). The steering-angle-sensor (18) indicates a steering-angle (20) of a host-vehicle (12). The vehicle-path-detector (24) indicates a turning-radius (26) of the host-vehicle (12). The controller (30) is in communication with the steering-angle-sensor (18) and the vehicle -path-detector (24). The controller (30) determines a wear-status (32) of a tire of the host-vehicle (12) based on the turning-radius (26) and the steering- angle (20).
A method is disclosed of sealing a wire terminal assembly including a conductive cable core connected to a conductive terminal along a conductive connection interface. According to the method, a coating composition is dispensed over the conductive connection interface. The coating composition includes (1) a polymerizable compound with an unsaturated bond, and (2) a free radical photoinitiator. The dispensed coating composition is then subjected to actinic radiation for a duration of less than 0.7 seconds.
B05D 7/24 - Procédés, autres que le flocage, spécialement adaptés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides, à des surfaces particulières, ou pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides particuliers pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides particuliers
B05D 5/00 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces pour obtenir des effets, finis ou des structures de surface particuliers
B05D 3/06 - Traitement préalable des surfaces sur lesquelles des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides doivent être appliquésTraitement ultérieur des revêtements appliqués, p. ex. traitement intermédiaire d'un revêtement déjà appliqué, pour préparer les applications ultérieures de liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides par exposition à des rayonnements
H01R 13/52 - Boîtiers protégés contre la poussière, les projections, les éclaboussures, l'eau ou les flammes
C09D 4/00 - Compositions de revêtement, p. ex. peintures, vernis ou vernis-laques, à base de composés non macromoléculaires organiques ayant au moins une liaison non saturée carbone-carbone polymérisable
A sensor assembly (100) configured for use in a motor vehicle is presented. The sensor assembly (100) includes a sensor device (104) such as a camera, LIDAR, RADAR, or ultrasonic transceiver, and a housing (102) that is at least partially formed of an electrically conductive polymeric material. The housing (102) has a pair of electrically conductive terminals (106) connected to the electrically conductive polymeric material. The pair of electrically conductive terminals (106) are configured to be interconnected with an electrical power supply. When the terminals (106) are connected to the power supply, the housing (102) heats to remove snow, ice, frost and/or condensation from the sensor assembly (100). The sensor assembly (100) is suitable for use with a back-up camera, blind spot warning system, lane departure warning system, adaptive cruise control system and/or autonomous driving control system.
An electrical assembly (10), such as an electrical connector, is presented. The assembly includes a housing (12) formed of a dielectric material using an additive manufacturing process such as stereolithography, digital light processing, fused deposition modeling, fused filament fabrication, selective laser sintering, selecting heat sintering, multi-jet modeling, multi-jet fusion, or 3D printing. The assembly further includes an electromagnetic shield integrally formed on a surface of the housing (12) by a layer (20) of conductive material deposited on the dielectric material by the additive manufacturing process. A method of manufacturing a housing (12) configured to contain an electrical assembly (10) is also presented. The method includes the steps of forming the housing (12) from a dielectric material using an additive manufacturing process and integrally forming an electromagnetic shield on an external surface of the housing (12) by depositing a layer (20) of conductive material on the dielectric material during the additive manufacturing process.
A data transmission cable assembly (110) includes an elongate first conductor, an elongate second conductor, and a sheath (118) at least partially axially surrounding the first and second conductors (112A, 112B). The sheath (118) contains a plurality of electrically conductive particles (122) interspersed within a matrix formed of an electrically insulative polymeric material (120). The conductive particles (122) may be formed of a metallic material or and inherently conductive polymer material. The plurality conductive particles (122) may be filaments that form a plurality of electrically interconnected networks. Each network is electrically isolated from every other network. Each network contains less than 125 filaments and/or has a length less than 13 millimeters. The bulk conductivity of the sheath (118) is substantially equal to the conductivity of the electrically insulative polymeric material (120). The data transmission cable assembly (110) does not include a terminal that is configured to connect the sheath (118) to an electrical ground.
An automated-taxi client identification system (10) for an automated vehicle includes a communications-network (16), a camera (26), and a controller (32). The communications-network (16) is used to send a transportation-request (18) from a client (14) to an automated-taxi (12), and communicate an identification-code (24) to be displayed by the client (14). The camera (26) is used by the automated-taxi (12) to capture an image (34) of a pickup-zone (22). The controller (32) is in communication with the camera (26) and the communications-network (16). The controller (32) determines when the identification-code (24) is detected in the image (34) and determines a location (50) of the client (14) based on a position of the identification-code (24) in the image (34).
An automated-vehicle or automated-taxi pickup-location evaluation system (10) includes a communications-network (20), an object-detector (28) and/or a digitized- map (48), and a controller (32). The communications-network (20) is used to send a transportation-request (22) from a client (14) to an automated-taxi (12), and communicate a preferred-location (26) where the automated-taxi (12) will meet the client (14). The object-detector (28) is used to detect an object (30) proximate to the preferred-location (26). The digitized-map (48) is used to determine a route (60) to the preferred-location (26) for the automated-taxi (12) to follow. The controller (32) is in communication with the object-detector (28) and/or the digitized-map (48), and the communications-network (20). The controller (32) determines when the object (30) makes the preferred-location (26) unsuitable to pickup the client (14), and/or that the digitized-map (48) indicates that the preferred-location (26) is unsuitable to use to pickup the client (14). The controller (32) then determines an alternate-location (42) to pickup the client (14), and then communicates the alternate-location (42) to one of the client (14), the automated-taxi (12), and both the client (14) and the automated-taxi (12).
A coaxial-cable-assembly (10) includes a coaxial-cable (12) and a tubular-ferrule (22). The coaxial-cable (12) includes an outer-jacket (14) and an exposed outer-shield conductor (16). The tubular-ferrule (22) includes a crimp-zone (24), a skirt-zone (28), and a transition-zone (26) therebetween. The tubular-ferrule (22) defines a relief-slot (30) having an open-end (32), a closed-end (34), and two parallel-edges (36) that extend from the crimp-zone (24) to the skirt- zone (28). The crimp-zone (24) is brought into forcible contact with the exposed outer-shield conductor (16) by drawing the two parallel-edges (36) into close proximity, such that a crimp-zone-diameter (40) is reduced to less than a skirt-zone-diameter (42). As a result, the closed-end (34) of the relief-slot (30) forms an aperture (44) in a junction (46) of the transition-zone (26) and the skirt- zone (28).
An illustrative example embodiment of a driver assistance system (20) includes an imaging device (22, 28) configured to be mounted to a vehicle and to provide an image of a vicinity of the vehicle. A mobile device (30) is configured to be carried by a driver and has global position system (GPS) capability that provides at least an indication of range rate information regarding a change in position of the mobile device (30). A processor utilizes information regarding the image from the imaging device (22, 28) and the indication of range rate information from the mobile device (30). The processor determines that there is at least one object in the vicinity of the vehicle based on the image, determines the speed of vehicle movement based on the range rate information, determines relative movement between the vehicle and the at least one object (64, 66) based on at least the image, and determines a risk of collision between the vehicle and the at least one object (64, 66) based on the determined speed and the determined relative movement. A driver assist output (24, 30, 62) provides a risk indication of the determined risk of collision to the driver (26).
B60W 50/14 - Moyens d'information du conducteur, pour l'avertir ou provoquer son intervention
B60W 40/02 - 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
B60K 35/00 - Instruments spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement d’instruments dans ou sur des véhicules
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OPERATION-SECURITY SYSTEM FOR AN AUTOMATED VEHICLE
An operation-security system (10) for an automated vehicle includes an object- detector (20) and a controller (40). The object-detector (20) includes at least three sensors. Each sensor is one of a camera (22) used to determine an image-location (32) of an object (18) proximate to a host-vehicle (12), a lidar-unit (24) used to determine a lidar- location (34) of the object (18) proximate to the host-vehicle (12), and a radar-unit (26) used to determine a radar-location (36) of the object (18) proximate to the host-vehicle (12). The controller (40) is in communication with the at least three sensors. The controller (40) is configured to determine a composite-location (46) based on a comparison of locations (32) indicated by the at least three sensors. Information from one sensor is ignored when a respective location indicated by the one sensor differs from the composite-location (46) by greater than an error-threshold (48). If a remote sensor (78) not on the host-vehicle (12) is used, V2V or V2I communications may be used to communicate a location to the host-vehicle (12).
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
An acceleration management system (10) for operating an automated vehicle includes a navigation-device (20), an object-detector (36), and a controller (46). The navigation-device (20) is used to determine a travel-path (12) of a host-vehicle (12). The object-detector (36) is used to determine when an other-vehicle (18) will intersect the travel-path (12) of the host-vehicle (12). The controller (46) is in communication with the object-detector (36) and the navigation-device (20). The controller (46) is configured to select an acceleration-profile (50) for the host-vehicle (12) that avoids interference with the other-vehicle (18), and operate the host-vehicle (12) in accordance with the acceleration-profile (50).
A navigation system (10) suitable for use by an automated vehicle includes a first sensor (22), a second sensor (36), a digital-map (44), and a controller (46). The digital- map (44) includes a first data-group (48) of navigation-features (42) preferentially detected by the first sensor-technology (34), and a second data-group (50) of navigation- features (42) preferentially detected by the second sensor- technology (40). The controller (46) determines, on the digital-map (44), first and second locations of the host-vehicle (12) using the first and second sensors (20), respectively. The controller (46) selects one of the first and second locations to navigate the host-vehicle (12) based on a comparison of the first data-density (64) and the second data-density (66). Alternatively, the controller (46) determines a first feature-density (92) and a second feature-density (94) of navigation-features (42) detected by the first and second sensors (20) respectively, and selects one of the first location (52) and the second location (54) to navigate the host- vehicle (12) based on a comparison of the first feature-density (92) and the second feature-density (94).
Mounting system (10) for an ultrasonic-welding apparatus, for mounting a contact element (30) in the ultrasonic-welding apparatus, comprising two clamping units (20), which are spaced apart from one another and are connected mechanically to the ultrasonic-welding apparatus, wherein each clamping unit has a clamping finger (22), wherein each clamping finger has an end surface (24) and these end surfaces are located opposite one another, wherein each clamping finger has a clamping surface (26), wherein the clamping surfaces, in the mounted state, push onto the surface of a contact element (30), as a result of which the contact element (30) is pushed against an anvil (2) of the ultrasonic-welding apparatus, wherein the contact element is of elongate, flat form and along a longitudinal axis, parallel to the cable, has a welding region (31), a clamping region (32) and a contact-establishing region (33), wherein the clamping surfaces, in the mounted state, push onto the clamping region of the contact element, and wherein the clamping region is arranged between the welding region and the contact-establishing region of the contact element.
B23K 20/10 - Soudage non électrique par percussion ou par une autre forme de pression, avec ou sans chauffage, p. ex. revêtement ou placage utilisant des vibrations, p. ex. soudage ultrasonique
B23K 37/04 - Dispositifs ou procédés auxiliaires non spécialement adaptés à un procédé couvert par un seul des autres groupes principaux de la présente sous-classe pour maintenir ou mettre en position les pièces
H01R 43/02 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques pour connexions soudées
A gasoline compression ignition engine is operated in two modes. In a one mode of operation the engine is operated with a firing fraction of one, corresponding to all of the cylinders being active, working cylinders. In a second skip fire mode of operation a firing fraction of less than one may be used under conditions, such as a low load condition, to improve efficiency. The skip fire mode of operation may also be selected in part based on other considerations, such as maintaining an exhaust temperature conducive for efficient catalytic converter operation or limiting cylinder output variability.
F02B 7/00 - Moteurs caractérisés par l'allumage de la charge air-combustible au moyen de l'allumage par compression d'un combustible additionnel
F02B 7/02 - Moteurs caractérisés par l'allumage de la charge air-combustible au moyen de l'allumage par compression d'un combustible additionnel le combustible étant liquide dans la charge
A map-data update system (10) suitable for use by automated vehicles includes a digital-map (16), an imager-device (34), and a controller (40). The digital-map (16) is used to indicate an expected-position (18) of a traffic-signal (20) relative to a map-location (22) of a host-vehicle (12). The imager-device (34) is suitable to install on the host-vehicle (12). The imager-device (34) is used to determine an actual-position (30) of the traffic-signal (20) relative to a present-location (36) of the host-vehicle (12). The controller (40) is in communication with the digital-map (16) and the imager-device (34). The controller (40) issues an update-request (42) to update the digital-map (16) when the actual-position (30) differs from the expected-position (18) by greater than an error-threshold (46).
A roadway (18)-infrastructure-maintenance system (10) using automated-vehicles to maintain a roadway (18) includes an image-device and a controller (32). The imaging-device (14) is suitable to mount on a host-vehicle (12). The imaging-device (14) is used to detect an infrastructure-feature (16) proximate to a roadway (18) traveled by the host-vehicle (12). The controller (32) is in communication with the imaging-device (14). The controller (32) is configured to determine a need-for-maintenance (30) of the infrastructure-feature (16). The system (10) may include a digital-map (34) that indicates an expected-presence (36) of the infrastructure-feature (16), and the need-for-maintenance (30) may be indicated when the infrastructure-feature (16) is not-detected (66) as expected. The system (10) may also include a transmitter (42) in communication with the controller (32). The transmitter (42) may be used to communicate the need-for-maintenance (30) to a maintenance-organization (44).
A lane management system (10) for operating an automated vehicle includes a navigation-device (20), a vehicle-detector (34), and a controller (40) suitable for use on a host-vehicle (12). The navigation-device (20) is used to determine a preferred-route (22) to a destination (16) of the host-vehicle (12). The vehicle-detector (34) is used to determine a relative-location (36) of an other-vehicle (38) proximate to the host-vehicle (12). The controller (40) is in communication with the navigation-device (20) and the vehicle-detector (34). The controller (40) is configured to determine an alternate-route (44) when the relative-location (36) is such that a preferred-lane (46) of the preferred-route (22) is obstructed whereby the host-vehicle (12) is unable to follow the preferred- route (22). Alternatively, the controller (40) is configured to determine an initiate-time (48) to perform a lane-change (52) necessary to maneuver the host-vehicle (12) into a preferred-lane (46) of the preferred-route (22) so the host-vehicle (12) can follow the preferred-route (22), wherein the initiate-time (48) is determined based on the relative-location (36).
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G01C 21/26 - NavigationInstruments de navigation non prévus dans les groupes spécialement adaptés pour la navigation dans un réseau routier
The present invention relates to an electrical connector (1) comprising: a connector housing (10) with a mate-assist slider (30), where the mate-assist slider (30) is arranged movable along guide portions of the connector housing (10), and a mate-assist lever (50), adapted to interact with the mate-assist slider (30). The mate-assist lever (50) is rotatably mountable on the connector housing (10) to facilitate the mating procedure with a corresponding counter connector (3). The outer surface of the mate-assist slider (30) is provided with a stopping member (32) that is arranged to engage a corresponding stopping portion (14) of the connector housing (10) when the mate-assist slider (30) is disposed along the guide portions (12) and blocking further movement of the mate-assist slider (30) in at least one direction. Further, the mate-assist lever (50) comprises release means (60) that are adapted to release the stopping member (32) when the mate-assist lever (50) is mounted at a first position on the connector housing (10).
H01R 13/629 - Moyens additionnels pour faciliter l'engagement ou la séparation des pièces de couplage, p. ex. moyens pour aligner ou guider, leviers, pression de gaz
H01R 13/64 - Moyens pour empêcher, bloquer ou éviter le couplage incorrect
A safe-to-proceed system (10) for operating an automated vehicle proximate to an intersection (14) includes an intersection-detector (18), a vehicle-detector (20), and a controller (24). The intersection-detector (18) is suitable for use on a host-vehicle (12). The intersection-detector (18) is used to determine when a host-vehicle (12) is proximate to an intersection (14). The vehicle-detector (20) is also suitable for use on the host- vehicle (12). The vehicle-detector (20) is used to estimate a stopping-distance (22) of an other- vehicle (16) approaching the intersection (14). The controller (24) is in communication with the intersection-detector (18) and the vehicle-detector (20). The controller (24) is configured to prevent the host-vehicle (12) from entering the intersection (14) when the stopping-distance (22) indicates that the other-vehicle (16) will enter the intersection (14) before stopping.
G08G 1/0967 - Systèmes impliquant la transmission d'informations pour les grands axes de circulation, p. ex. conditions météorologiques, limites de vitesse
G08G 1/017 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande par identification des véhicules
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INTERSECTION CROSS-WALK NAVIGATION SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED VEHICLES
A crosswalk navigation system (10) for operating an automated vehicle in an intersection (14) includes an intersection-detector (16), a pedestrian-detector (26), and a controller (42). The intersection-detector (16) is suitable for use on a host-vehicle (12). The intersection-detector (16) is used to determine when the host- vehicle (12) is proximate to an intersection (14) and determine when the intersection (14) includes a cross-walk (18). The pedestrian-detector (26) is suitable for use on the host-vehicle (12). The pedestrian-detector (26) is used to determine a motion-vector (34) of a pedestrian (36) relative to the cross-walk (18). The controller (42) is in communication with the intersection-detector (16) and the pedestrian-detector (26). The controller (42) is configured to determine a travel-path (50) of the host-vehicle (12) through the intersection (14), determine when the pedestrian (36) will pass through an intersect- location (52) where the travel-path (50) intersects the cross-walk (18) based on the motion-vector (34), and operate the host-vehicle (12) to enter (54) the intersection (14) before the pedestrian (36) passes through the intersect-location (52) and to arrive at the intersect-location (52) after the pedestrian (36) passes through the intersect-location (52).
B60R 21/015 - Circuits électriques pour déclencher le fonctionnement des dispositions de sécurité en cas d'accident, ou d'accident imminent, de véhicule comportant des moyens pour détecter la présence ou la position des passagers, des sièges des passagers ou des sièges pour enfants, p. ex. pour mettre hors service le déclenchement
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REDUNDANT-CONTROLS SYSTEM FOR AN AUTOMATED VEHICLE
A redundant-controls system (10) suitable for use an automated vehicle (12) includes a primary-control-device (14), a secondary-control-device (22), an occupant- detection-device (36), and a controller (42). The primary-control-device (14) is installed in a vehicle (12). The primary-control-device (14) is selectively enabled to allow operation from an operator-seat (16) of the vehicle (12) by an operator (18) of the vehicle (12) to control movement of the vehicle (12). The secondary-control-device (22) is installed in the vehicle (12). The secondary-control-device (22) is selectively enabled to allow operation from a passenger- seat (24) of the vehicle (12) by a passenger (26) of the vehicle (12) to control movement of the vehicle (12). The occupant-detection-device (36) is used to determine an operator-state-of-awareness (38) of the operator (18) and a passenger-state-of-awareness (40) of the passenger (26). The controller (42) is in communication with the primary-control-device (14), the secondary-control-device (22), and the operator-detection-device (36). The controller (42) is configured to selectively enable the secondary-control-device (22) to override the primary-control-device (14) when the passenger-state-of-awareness (40) indicates greater awareness than the operator-state-of-awareness (38).
B60R 21/015 - Circuits électriques pour déclencher le fonctionnement des dispositions de sécurité en cas d'accident, ou d'accident imminent, de véhicule comportant des moyens pour détecter la présence ou la position des passagers, des sièges des passagers ou des sièges pour enfants, p. ex. pour mettre hors service le déclenchement
B60N 2/00 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules
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AUTOMATED VEHICLE OPERATING SYSTEM WITH DRIVING-RULE MODIFICATION BASED ON OBSERVATION OF ANOTHER VEHICLE
A driving-rule system (10) suitable to operate an automated includes a vehicle- detector (16) and a controller (20). The vehicle-detector (16) is suitable for use on a host- vehicle (12). The vehicle-detector (16) is used to detect movement of an other-vehicle (14) proximate to the host-vehicle (12). The controller (20) is in communication with the vehicle-detector (16). The controller (20) is configured to operate the host-vehicle (12) in accordance with a driving-rule (22), detect an observed-deviation (24) of the driving-rule (22) by the other-vehicle (14), and modify the driving-rule (22) based on the observed- deviation (24).
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An intent-indication system (10) includes an intersection-detector (14), a vehicle-detector (20), and a controller (24). The intersection-detector (14) is suitable for use on a host-vehicle (12). The intersection-detector (14) is used to determine that the host-vehicle (12) is stopped at an intersection (16). The vehicle-detector (20) is also suitable for use on the host-vehicle (12). The vehicle-detector (20) is used to detect a presence of an other-vehicle (22) proximate to the intersection (16). The controller (24) is in communication with the intersection-detector (14) and the vehicle-detector (20). The controller (24) is configured to operate host-headlights (26) of the host-vehicle (12) to provide an indication of intent of the host-vehicle (12) to the other-vehicle (22) when the host-vehicle (12) and the other-vehicle (22) have been stopped at the intersection (16) for more than a time-threshold (28).
B60Q 1/04 - 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 les dispositifs étant des phares
A system (10) for operating an automated host-vehicle (12) includes a camera (14), an object-detector, and a controller (30). The camera (14) is suitable for use on a host-vehicle (12). The camera (14) is used to determine a state (16) of a traffic-light (18) based on an image (20) of the traffic-light (18) provided by the camera (14). The object-detector is suitable for use on the host-vehicle (12). The object-detector used to detect observed-motion (28) of an other-vehicle (26) proximate to the host-vehicle (12). The controller (30) is in communication with the camera (14) and the object-detector. The controller (30) is configured to operate the host-vehicle (12) in accordance with the observed-motion (28) of the other-vehicle (26) when the camera (14) is unable to view the traffic-light (18).
A route-planning system (10) suitable for use on an automated vehicle (12) includes a memory (20) and a controller (30). The memory (20) is used to store map-data (22) indicative of a plurality of possible-routes (24) to a destination (26). Each possible- route is characterized by a difficulty-score (28). The controller (30) is in communication with the memory (20). The controller (30) is operable to select from the memory (20) a preferred-route (52) from the plurality of possible-routes (24). The preferred-route (52) is selected based on the difficulty-score (28).
G01C 21/34 - Recherche d'itinéraireGuidage en matière d'itinéraire
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
The invention relates to an electrical connecting line (1), comprising an electrical line (20) having a plurality of individual cores (21) and having a contact element (10), the contact element having a flat connection region (18) having two surfaces (11, 12) extending parallel to each other, wherein at least part of the connection region is designed as a fastening surface (40) for fastening the individual cores, the fastening surface is shaped in such a way that the two end edges (14, 15) of the first surface (11) lying opposite each other along a longitudinal axis (X) of the connection region combine with the two end edges (16, 17) of the second surface (12) lying opposite each other to form respective connecting edges (46, 47), wherein a first transition surface (41), which extends from a first end edge (16) of the second surface (12), and a second transition surface (42), which extends from a second end edge (17) of the second surface (12), are formed, the transition surfaces (41, 42) extend at a first angle (Y1) of less than 45 degrees to the second surface, the plurality of individual cores is fanned out proceeding from the longitudinal axis (X) and arranged on the fastening surface in such a way that the plurality of individual cores forms a closed layer on the fastening surface.
H01R 4/62 - Connexions entre des conducteurs constitués de matériaux différentsConnexions entre ou avec des conducteurs en aluminium avec ou sans âme en acier
H01R 11/12 - Pièces d'extrémité se terminant par un œillet, un crochet ou une fourchette
H01R 13/03 - Contacts caractérisés par le matériau, p. ex. matériaux de plaquage ou de revêtement
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V2X OBJECT-LOCATION VERIFICATION SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED VEHICLES
An object-detection system (10) suitable for use in an automated vehicle includes a transceiver (20), and object-detector (28), and a controller (36). The transceiver (20) is suitable to install on a host-vehicle (12). The transceiver (20) is used to receive an indicated-location (22) of an object (26) proximate to the host- vehicle (12). The object-detector (28) is suitable to install on the host-vehicle (12). The object-detector (28) is used to detect a relative-location (30) of the object (26) relative to the host-vehicle (12). The controller (36) is in communication with the transceiver (20) and the object-detector (28). The controller (36) determines a confirmed-location (40) of the object (26) relative to the host-vehicle (12) based on the indicated-location (22) and the relative-location (30). Determining the confirmed-location (40) of the object (26) allows for selecting from a variety of optimized algorithms to better track subsequent expected motion of the object (26), and reducing the risk of unnecessary or erratic action by the host-vehicle (12) caused by hacking of the wireless-transmission (24) or deliberate malicious content in the wireless-transmission (24).
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B60R 21/34 - Protection des personnes extérieures au véhicule, p. ex. des piétons
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INFRASTRUCTURE-DEVICE STATUS-VERIFICATION SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED VEHICLES
An infrastructure-device status-verification system (10) suitable for use by an automated vehicle includes a transceiver (20), an object-detector (28), and a controller (32). The transceiver (20) is suitable to install on a host-vehicle (12). The transceiver (20) is used to receive an indicated-status (22) of an infrastructure-device (26). The object-detector (28) is suitable to install on the host-vehicle (12). The object-detector (28) is used to determine a detected- status (30) of the infrastructure-device (26). The controller (32) is in communication with the transceiver (20) and the object-detector (28). The controller (32) determines a confirmed-status (34) of the infrastructure-device (26) based on the indicated-status (22) and the detected-status (30). The system (10) provides for increased confidence and security regarding information about the status of an infrastructure-device (26) such as the traffic- signal (42) (e.g. red, yellow, and green), thereby avoid miss-information caused by, for example, hacking or spoofing of V2I communications from the infrastructure-device (26), and overcome instances when the field-of-view (36) between the object-detector (28) and the infrastructure-device 26 becomes occluded after the confirmed- status (34) has been established or determined.
A cooperative-vehicle system (10) suitable to operate an automated vehicle in a courteous or cooperative manner includes an object-detector (14) and a controller (20). The object-detector (14) is used by the host-vehicle (12) to detect an other-vehicle (16) attempting to enter a travel-lane (18) traveled by the host-vehicle (12). The controller (20) is in communication with the object-detector (14). The controller (20) is configured to control motion of the host-vehicle (12). The controller (20) is also configured to adjust a present-vector (26) of the host-vehicle (12) to allow the other-vehicle (16) to enter the travel-lane (18). The decision to take some action to allow the other vehicle to enter the travel-lane (18) may be further based on secondary considerations such as how long the other- vehicle (16) has waited, a classification (50) of the other- vehicle (16) (e.g. an ambulance), an assessment of how any action by the host-vehicle (12) would affect nearby vehicles, the intent of the other-vehicle (16), and/or a measure traffic-density (46) proximate to the host-vehicle (12).
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SCENARIO AWARE PERCEPTION SYSTEM FOR AN AUTOMATED VEHICLE
A scenario aware perception system (10) suitable for use on an automated vehicle includes a traffic- scenario detector (14), an object-detection device (24), and a controller (32). The traffic-scenario detector (14) is used to detect a present-scenario (16) experienced by a host-vehicle (12). The object-detection device (24) is used to detect an object (26) proximate to the host-vehicle (12). The controller (32) is in communication with the traffic-scenario detector (14) and the object-detection device (24). The controller (32) configured to determine a preferred- algorithm (36) used to identify the object (26). The preferred-algorithm (36) is determined based on the present- scenario (16).
A conflict-resolution system (10) for operating an automated vehicle includes an intersection detector (20), a vehicle-detection device (28), and a controller (30). The intersection detector (20) is suitable to mount on a host- vehicle (12). The detector (20) used to determine when the host- vehicle (12) is stopped at or approaches an intersection (14). The vehicle-detection device (28) is suitable to mount on the host-vehicle (12). The device (28) is used to detect when an other- vehicle (16) has stopped at or approaches the intersection (14) at the same instant as the host-vehicle (12). The controller (30) is in communication with the detector (20) and the device (28). The controller (30) is configured to determine a wait-time (32) for the host- vehicle (12) to wait before attempting to proceed into the intersection (14) when right-of-way rules (34) are unable to determine when the host- vehicle (12) should proceed into the intersection (14).
A vehicle control system (10) for operating an automated vehicle in a fashion more conducive to comfort of an occupant (14) of the automated vehicle includes a sensor (20), an electronic-horizon database (32), vehicle-controls (16), and a controller (36). The sensor (20) is used to determine a centerline (22) of a travel-lane (24) traveled by a host-vehicle (12). The electronic-horizon database (32) indicates a shape (34) of the travel-lane (24) beyond where the sensor (20) is able to detect the travel-lane (24). The vehicle-controls (16) are operable to control motion of the host-vehicle (12). The controller (36) is configured to determine when the database (32) indicates that following the shape (34) of the travel-lane (24) beyond where the sensor (20) is able to detect the travel-lane (24) will make following the centerline (22) by the host-vehicle (12) uncomfortable (38) to an occupant (14) of the host-vehicle (12), and operate the vehicle- controls (16) to steer the host-vehicle (12) away from the centerline (22) when following the centerline (22) will make the occupant (14) uncomfortable (38).
A map-update system (10) to update maps used by an automated vehicle (12) includes an object-detection-device (24), an operator-communication-device (28), and a controller (40). The object-detection-device (24) is used to detect objects proximate to a vehicle (12). The operator-communication-device (28) is used to communicate an inquiry (30) to an operator (20) and detect a response (32) from the operator (20). The controller (40) is in communication with the object-detection-device (24) and the operator-communication-device (28). The controller (40) is configured to navigate the vehicle (12) in accordance with a digitized-map (16), determine when an object (26) detected by the object-detection-device (24) does not correspond to an expected-feature (44) present in the digitized-map (16), output an inquiry (30) regarding the object (26) to the operator (20) via the operator-communication-device (28), and update the digitized- map (16) based on the response (32) from the operator (20).
A right angled coaxial electrical connector (12) is provided and includes a housing (16) having a first and second opening (22, 24) and a first terminal (38) disposed within the internal cavity (28) that is configured to be connected to a center conductor (32) of a coaxial cable (14) inserted in the first opening (22). The connector (12) also includes a center contact (30) disposed within the internal cavity (28), accessible through the second opening (24), and defining a corresponding second terminal (36) configured to receive a tip of the first terminal (38). The connector (12) additionally includes a conductive shield (52) surrounding the center contact (30) and disposed within the internal cavity (28) and an insulator (44) intermediate the shield (52) and the center contact (30). The insulator (44) defines a portal (46) extending from the second opening (24) to the location of the tip of the first terminal (38) when fully seated within the second terminal (36). Methods (100, 200) of verifying proper assembly of the right angled coaxial electrical connector (12) are also provided.
H01R 24/38 - Dispositifs de couplage en deux pièces, ou l'une des pièces qui coopèrent dans ces dispositifs, caractérisés par leur structure générale ayant des contacts disposés concentriquement ou coaxialement
A system for detecting hand gestures in a 3D space comprises a 3D imaging unit configured to capture 3D images of a scene and a processing unit coupled to the 3D imaging unit. Each of the 3D images comprises a 2D intensity image and a depth map of the scene. The processing unit is configured to receive the 3D images from the 3D imaging unit and use at least one of the 3D images to classify the at least one 3D image. The processing unit is further configured to detect a hand gesture in the 3D images based on the classification of the at least one 3D image. The processing unit generates a foreground map of the at least one 3D image by segmenting foreground from background and a 3D sub-image of the at least one 3D image that includes the image of a hand by scaling the 2D intensity image, the depth map and the foreground map of the at least one 3D image such that the 3D sub-image has a predetermined size and by rotating the 2D intensity image, the depth map and the foreground map of the at least one 3D image such that a principal axis of the hand is aligned to a predetermined axis in the 3D sub-image. The processing unit uses the 2D intensity image of the 3D sub-image for the classification of the at least one 3D image, wherein classifying the at least one 3D image comprises distinguishing the hand in the 2D intensity image of the 3D sub-image from other body parts and other objects and/or verifying whether the hand has a configuration from a predetermined configuration catalogue. Further, the processing unit uses a convolutional neural network for the classification of the at least one 3D image.
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur
G06K 9/32 - Alignement ou centrage du capteur d'image ou de la zone image
G06K 9/46 - Extraction d'éléments ou de caractéristiques de l'image
G06K 9/62 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la reconnaissance utilisant des moyens électroniques
53.
OPERATOR SKILL SCORING BASED ON COMPARISON TO AUTOMATED VEHICLE OPERATION
A skill-scoring system (10) suitable for use on an automated vehicle (12) includes an accelerometer (22) and a controller (20). The accelerometer (22) is used to determine an acceleration-value (24) experienced by an operator (16) of a host-vehicle (12) while the operator (16) operates the host-vehicle (12) in a manual-mode (14) along a travel-path (26). The controller (20) is in communication with the accelerometer (22). The controller (20) is configured to determine a skill-score (32) based on a comparison of the acceleration- value (24) to an expected-acceleration (34) that the operator (16) would experience when the host-vehicle (12) is operated in an automated-mode (18) along the travel-path (26).
A terminal assembly (10) configured to terminate the shield of a shielded cable (12) having an inner conductor (14), an inner insulator (16) surrounding the inner conductor (14), an outer conductor (18) forming a shield surrounding the inner insulator (16), and an outer insulator (20) surrounding the outer conductor (18). The terminal assembly (10) includes a generally cylindrical outer ferrule (32) formed of a conductive material and a generally cylindrical inner ferrule (22) formed of a resilient compressible dielectric material. At least a portion of the inner ferrule (22) is disposed within the outer ferrule (32) and a portion of the shielded cable (12) is disposed within the inner ferrule (22). A portion of the outer conductor (18) is disposed intermediate the inner and outer ferrules (22, 32) and is in intimate contact therewith.
H01R 13/6585 - Matériau de blindage entourant individuellement des contacts espacés les uns des autres ou interposé entre ces derniers
H01R 13/6593 - Caractéristiques ou dispositions spécifiques de raccordement du blindage aux organes conducteurs l'organe conducteur étant un câble blindé le blindage étant composé de différentes pièces
A navigation system (10) suitable to use on an automated vehicle (12) includes an occupant-detection device (16) and a memory (28). The occupant-detection device (16) is used to determine a degree-of-interest (18) of an occupant (14) of a vehicle (12). The degree-of-interest (18) is determined with regard to a route (20) traveled by the vehicle (12). The memory (28) used to store an interest- score (24) of the route (20). The interest-score (24) is based on the degree-of-interest (18) exhibited by the occupant (14) while traveling the route (20). The system (10) may include a controller (22). The controller (22) is in communication with the occupant-detection device (16) and the memory (28). The controller (22) is configured to operate the vehicle (12). The controller (22) selects a preferred-route (42) from a plurality of possible-routes (38). The preferred-route (42) is characterized by a maximum-value (44) of a prior-score (40) associated with each one of the plurality of possible-routes (38).
A gesture detection system (10) suitable to operate an automated vehicle includes a gesture-detection-device (22), a pedestrian-detection-device (24), and a controller (26). The gesture-detection-device (22) is used to detect a gesture (18) made by an occupant (14) of a host-vehicle (12). The pedestrian-detection-device (24) is used to detect a pedestrian (16) proximate to the host-vehicle (12). The controller (26) is in communication with the gesture-detection-device (22) and the pedestrian-detection- device (24). The controller (26) is configured to control movement of the host-vehicle (12) along a travel-path (20) of the host-vehicle (12). The controller (26) waits to move the host-vehicle (12) until after the pedestrian (16) crosses the travel-path (20) when the occupant (14) gestures to the pedestrian (16) to proceed across the travel-path (20).
B60W 50/08 - Interaction entre le conducteur et le système d'aide à la conduite
B60Q 1/08 - 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 les dispositifs étant des phares réglables, p. ex. commandés à distance de l'intérieur du véhicule automatiquement
B60Q 5/00 - Agencement ou adaptation des dispositifs de signalisation acoustique
B60W 30/08 - Anticipation ou prévention de collision probable ou imminente
G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur
57.
METHOD FOR IDENTIFICATION OF CHARACTERISTIC POINTS OF A CALIBRATION PATTERN WITHIN A SET OF CANDIDATE POINTS IN AN IMAGE OF THE CALIBRATION PATTERN
A Method for identification of characteristic points of a calibration pattern within an image of the calibration pattern comprises the steps of, for each candidate point of a set of candidate points derived from the image of the calibration pattern: (i) overlaying a template arrangement of template points over the candidate point such that a principal point of the template points coincides with the candidate point, wherein the template arrangement corresponds to the calibration pattern or to a sub-pattern of the calibration pattern, (ii) for each template point of the template arrangement, except the principal point, identifying from the set of candidate points the candidate point closest to the template point, and (iii) determining a degree of deviation by summing the distances between each template point of the template arrangement, except the principal point, and the candidate point closest to this template point; and identifying as characteristic points of the calibration pattern all those candidate points of the set of candidate points with a degree of deviation below a deviation threshold.
A Method for calibrating the orientation of a camera mounted to a vehicle, in particular a truck, comprises the steps of placing the camera in front of a calibration pattern defining at least two horizontal lines and two vertical lines; acquiring an image of the calibration pattern by means of the camera, the image having a first axis and a second axis at least essentially corresponding to a horizontal axis and a vertical axis, respectively; identifying representations of the horizontal lines and the vertical lines within the acquired image; determining a horizontal vanishing point from the representations of the horizontal lines; determining a vertical vanishing point from the representations of the vertical lines; and at least one of calculating a roll angle from the location of the horizontal vanishing point relative to a principal point of the image, calculating a yaw angle from a first coordinate of the horizontal vanishing point measured along the first axis, and calculating a pitch angle from a second coordinate of the vertical vanishing point measured along the second axis.
Method for identification of candidate points as possible characteristic points of a calibration pattern within an image of the calibration pattern comprises the steps of determining spots within a filtered image derived from the image of the calibration pattern, with a spot being defined as a coherent set of pixels of the filtered image having pixel values exceeding a threshold; for each determined spot, calculating a central point of the determined spot; and identifying as candidate points all calculated central points.
An interior trim component (16) configured for use in a vehicle including a housing (18) formed of a dielectric material and an electrical conductor (20) encased within the housing (18) being surrounded by and in intimate contact with the dielectric material forming the housing (18). The electrical conductor (20) defines two exposed contact points (22). An exterior surface (24) of the housing (18) has a desired trim color and desired trim texture. The trim component may be manufactured using a 3D printing process or an insert molding process.
B60R 13/02 - Moulures décorativesGouttièresGarnitures des paroisPavillons ou garnitures des toits
B60R 1/04 - Dispositions pour les rétroviseurs montés à l'intérieur du véhicule
B60R 16/02 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques
61.
AUTOMATED VEHICLE OBJECT DETECTION DEVICE WITH LEVEL DETECTION
An object-detection system (10) suitable for an automated vehicle (12) includes an object-detection device (16) and an accelerometer (28). The object-detection device (16) is configured to be installed on a vehicle (12). The object-detection device (16) is operable to detect an object (20) proximate to the vehicle (12). The accelerometer (28) is coupled to the object-detection device (16). The accelerometer (28) operable to determine an orientation- angle (14) of the object-detection device (16) relative to a gravity-direction (18).
A humanized steering system (10) for an automated vehicle (12) includes one or more steering-wheels (16) operable to steer a vehicle (12), an angle-sensor (20) configured to determine a steering-angle (18) of the steering-wheels (16), a hand-wheel (22) used by an operator (14) of the vehicle (12) to influence the steering-angle (18) and thereby manually steer the vehicle (12), a steering-actuator (24) operable to influence the steering-angle (18) thereby steer the vehicle (12) when the operator (14) does not manually steer the vehicle (12), a position-sensor (26) operable to indicate a relative-position (28) an object (30) proximate to the vehicle (12), and a controller (32). The controller (32) is configured to receive the steering-angle (18) and the relative-position (28), determine, using deep-learning techniques, a steering-model (34) based on the steering-angle (18) and the relative-position (28), and operate the steering-actuator (24) when the operator (14) does not manually steer the vehicle (12) to steer the vehicle (12) in accordance with the steering-model (34), whereby the vehicle (12) is steered in a manner similar to how the operator (14) manually steers the vehicle (12).
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 15/02 - Indicateurs de direction ou aides de direction
B60W 50/00 - Détails des systèmes d'aide à la conduite des véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier
A seasonal navigation system (10) for an automated vehicle (12) includes a memory (14) and a controller (24). The memory (14) is installed in a vehicle (12). The memory (14) is programmed with a digital-map (16) that defines a travel-lane (18) of a roadway (20). The travel-lane (18) is closed during a predetermined-event (22). The controller (24) is installed in the vehicle (12). The controller (24) is configured to operate the vehicle (12) in accordance with the digital-map (16). The controller (24) avoids the travel-lane (18) during the predetermined-event (22).
A pedestrian (24)-intent-detection system (10) for automated operation of a host- vehicle (12) (e.g. automated vehicle) includes an object-detection device (20) and a controller (26). The object-detection device (20) is operable to detect an object (22) proximate to a host-vehicle (12). The controller (26) is in communication with the object-detection device (20). The controller (26) is configured to determine when the object (22) detected by the object-detection device (20) is a pedestrian (24) based on a detection-characteristic (28) of the pedestrian (24) indicated by the object-detection device (20). The controller (26) is further configured to define a size of a caution-area (30) located proximate to the pedestrian (24) based on a behavior-characteristic (32) (e.g. intent) of the pedestrian (24) indicated by the object-detection device (20). The controller (26) is further configured to operate (e.g. brake, steer) the host-vehicle (12) in order to avoid the caution-area (30).
B60R 21/34 - Protection des personnes extérieures au véhicule, p. ex. des piétons
B60R 21/0134 - Circuits électriques pour déclencher le fonctionnement des dispositions de sécurité en cas d'accident, ou d'accident imminent, de véhicule comportant des moyens pour détecter les collisions, les collisions imminentes ou un renversement réagissant à un contact imminent avec un obstacle
A system (10) to determine a vehicle-location (12) of an automated vehicle (14) includes a light-source (16), a sensor (26), and a controller (30). The light-source (16) is located at a light- location (18) that is observable from a roadway (22). The light (20) emitted by the light-source (16) is modulated to broadcast the light- location (18) of the light- source (16). The sensor (26) is mounted on a vehicle (14). The sensor (26) is operable to detect the light (20) in order to receive the light-location (18) and determine a direction (28) of the light (20) relative to the vehicle (14) and/or the roadway (22). The controller (30) is configured to determine a vehicle-location (12) of the vehicle (14) based on the direction (28) and the light- location (18).
G01S 19/31 - Acquisition ou poursuite d'autres signaux en vue du positionnement
G01S 11/12 - Systèmes pour déterminer la distance ou la vitesse sans utiliser la réflexion ou la reradiation utilisant des ondes électromagnétiques autres que les ondes radio
A system (10) for automated operation of a host-vehicle (12) includes an object- sensor (16), a global-positioning-system-receiver (GPS-receiver (26)), and a controller (40). The object-sensor (16) is used to determine a first-polynomial (18) indicative of a preferred-steering-path (20) based on an object (22) detected proximate to a host-vehicle (12). The GPS-receiver (26) is used to determine a second-polynomial (30) indicative of an alternative- steering-path (28) based on a GPS-map (32). The controller (40) is configured to steer the host-vehicle (12) in accordance with the first-polynomial (18) when the object (22) is detected, and steer the host- vehicle (12) in accordance with the second-polynomial (30) when the object (22) is not detected. The improvement allows the system (10) to make use of a less expensive/less accurate version of the GPS-receiver (26), and a less complicated GPS-map (32) than would be anticipated as necessary for automated steering of the host-vehicle (12) using only the GPS-receiver (26) and the GPS-map (32).
A system (10) for automated operation of a host-vehicle (12) includes an object- detection device (16) and a controller (26). The object-detection device (16) is operable to detect an object (14) in a field-of-view (18) proximate to a host-vehicle (12). The object-detection device (16) is operable to vary a field-of-focus (34) of the object- detection device (16) used to observe a portion (36) of the field-of-view (18). The controller (26) is configured to determine, based on information (28) received from the object-detection device (16), a travel-direction (30) of the object (14) relative to a travel- path (32) of the host-vehicle (12). The controller (26) is also configured to adjust the field-of-focus (34) of the object-detection device (16) based on the travel-direction (30).
B60W 30/08 - Anticipation ou prévention de collision probable ou imminente
B60R 21/0134 - Circuits électriques pour déclencher le fonctionnement des dispositions de sécurité en cas d'accident, ou d'accident imminent, de véhicule comportant des moyens pour détecter les collisions, les collisions imminentes ou un renversement réagissant à un contact imminent avec un obstacle
A system (10) for automated operation of a vehicle (12) includes an infotainment-device (32) and a controller (14). The infotainment-device (32) is operable to provide an infotainment-activity (34) to an operator (28) of a vehicle (12). The controller (14) is operable to estimate a take-over-interval (38) for an operator (28) to prepare for a mode-transition (40) from automated-control (20) of the vehicle (12) by the controller (14) to manual-control (18) of the vehicle (12) by the operator (28). The take-over-interval (38) is determined based on the infotainment-activity (34) of the operator (28). The controller (14) is operable to notify the operator (28) that the mode-transition (40) is needed at least the take-over-interval (38) prior to a take-over-time (44).
B60R 16/02 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques
B60R 16/03 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour l'alimentation des sous-systèmes du véhicule en énergie électrique
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
69.
AUTOMATED VEHICLE RESPONSE TO IMMINENT REAR-END COLLISION
A system (10) for automated operation of a host-vehicle (14) includes a vehicle- control device (28), an object-detection device (18), and a controller (20). The vehicle- control device (28) is operable to control one or more of acceleration of the host-vehicle (14), braking of the host-vehicle (14), and steering of the host-vehicle (14). The object- detection device (18) is operable to detect a rearward- vehicle (16) located behind the host- vehicle (14). The controller (20) is configured to determine when the object- detection device (18) indicates that a rear-end collision into the host- vehicle (14) by the rearward- vehicle (16) is imminent, and operate the vehicle-control device (28) to reduce the effect of the rear-end collision experienced by an operator (12) of the host-vehicle (14) when the rear-end collision is imminent.
B60W 30/09 - Entreprenant une action automatiquement pour éviter la collision, p. ex. en freinant ou tournant
B60R 21/0134 - Circuits électriques pour déclencher le fonctionnement des dispositions de sécurité en cas d'accident, ou d'accident imminent, de véhicule comportant des moyens pour détecter les collisions, les collisions imminentes ou un renversement réagissant à un contact imminent avec un obstacle
B60W 10/04 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des ensembles de propulsion
B60W 10/18 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de freinage
B60W 10/20 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de direction
70.
COGNITIVE DRIVE ASSIST WITH VARIABLE WARNING FOR AUTOMATED VEHICLES
A cognitive-driver-assist system (10) includes an object-detection device (18), an operator-detection device (22), and a controller (20). The object-detection device (18) is operable to detect when an object (16) is proximate to a host-vehicle (14). The operator-detection device (22) is operable to determine when an operator (12) of the host- vehicle (14) is aware of the object (16). The controller (20) is configured to output a warning- signal (24) for the operator (12) of the host-vehicle (14) when the object- detection device (18) detects the object (16). The warning- signal (24) is characterized by a warning-intensity (28) that is variable. The controller (20) is configured to increase the warning-intensity (28) when the operator (12) is not aware of the object (16).
B60W 50/14 - Moyens d'information du conducteur, pour l'avertir ou provoquer son intervention
B60Q 5/00 - Agencement ou adaptation des dispositifs de signalisation acoustique
B60R 21/0134 - Circuits électriques pour déclencher le fonctionnement des dispositions de sécurité en cas d'accident, ou d'accident imminent, de véhicule comportant des moyens pour détecter les collisions, les collisions imminentes ou un renversement réagissant à un contact imminent avec un obstacle
B60W 30/08 - Anticipation ou prévention de collision probable ou imminente
A system (10) for changing a control-mode (12) of an automated vehicle (14) from automated-control (16) to manual-control (18) includes an operator-detection device (24) and a controller (26). The operator-detection device (24) is operable to detect a readiness- state (22) of an operator (20) of a vehicle (14) while a control-mode (12) of the vehicle (14) is automated-control (16). The controller (26) is configured to forecast a future-time (32) when the control-mode (12) of the vehicle (14) should change from automated-control (16) to manual-control (18) and determine a take-over- interval (36) for an operator (20) to assume manual-control (18) of the vehicle (14) once notified. The take-over-interval (36) is determined based on the readiness-state (22). The controller (26) is also configured to notify the operator (20) that the control-mode (12) of the vehicle (14) should change from automated-control (16) to manual-control (18) no later than the take-over-interval (36) prior to the future-time (32).
B60W 50/00 - Détails des systèmes d'aide à la conduite des véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier
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
72.
COGNITIVE DRIVER ASSIST WITH VARIABLE ASSISTANCE FOR AUTOMATED VEHICLES
A cognitive-driver-assist system (10) includes an object-detection device (18), an operator-detection device (22), a control-override device (30), and a controller (20). The object-detection device (18) is operable to detect when an object (16) is proximate to a host-vehicle (14). The operator-detection device (22) is operable to determine when an operator (12) of the host-vehicle (14) is aware of the object (16). The control-override device (30) is operable to limit operator-authority (32) of the operator (12) while the operator (12) is driving the host-vehicle (14). The controller (20) is configured to operate the control-override device (30) in accordance with the operator-authority (32) to override the operator (12) and avoid interference with the object (16) when the operator (12) is not aware of the object (16).
A system (10) for automated operation of a host-vehicle (12) includes a sensor (20), a data-source (24), and a controller (22). The sensor (20) is installed in a host- vehicle (12). The sensor (20) is operable to determine a state-of-awareness (18) of an operator (14) of the host-vehicle (12). The data-source (24) provides route-data (26) used for automated operation of the host-vehicle (12). The route-data (26) includes a map (28) and a control-rule (30) for navigating the map (28). The controller (22) is in communication with the sensor (20) and the data- source (24). The controller (22) is configured to operate the host-vehicle (12) during automated operation of the host- vehicle (12) in accordance with the route-data (26). The controller (22) is also configured to modify the control-rule (30) based on the state-of-awareness (18) of the operator (14).
B60K 28/02 - Dispositifs de sécurité pour la commande des ensembles de propulsion spécialement adaptés aux véhicules ou aménagés dans ceux-ci, p. ex. empêchant l'alimentation en carburant ou l'allumage en cas de danger sensibles à des conditions relatives au conducteur
B60W 40/08 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés aux conducteurs ou aux passagers
G01C 21/26 - NavigationInstruments de navigation non prévus dans les groupes spécialement adaptés pour la navigation dans un réseau routier
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
74.
AUTOMATED VEHICLE WITH ERRATIC OTHER VEHICLE AVOIDANCE
A system (10) for automated operation of a host-vehicle (12) includes a sensor (18) and a controller (22). The sensor (18) is configured to detect an other-vehicle (14) proximate to a host-vehicle (12). The controller (22) is in communication with the sensor (18). The controller (22) is configured to determine a behavior-classification (24) of the other-vehicle (14) based on lane-keeping-behavior (26) of the other-vehicle (14) relative to a roadway (16) traveled by the other- vehicle (14), and select a travel-path (28) for the host-vehicle (12) based on the behavior-classification (24). In one embodiment, the behavior-classification (24) of the other-vehicle (14) is based on a position-variation- value (30) indicative of how much an actual-lane-position (32) of the other- vehicle (14) varies from a center-lane-position (34) of the roadway (16). In yet another embodiment, the behavior-classification (24) of the other-vehicle (14) is based on a vector-difference- value (42) indicative of how much a vehicle- vector (40) of the other- vehicle (14) differs from a lane-vector (38) of the roadway (16).
The invention relates to a crimp connection system l for electrical cables, comprising: an electrical cable having a stripped cable end (10), a fastening sleeve (20), wherein the stripped cable end (10) is arranged at least partially within the fastening sleeve (20), wherein the fastening sleeve (20) comprises a number of fastening protrusion (23) extending from the interior and/or outer surfaces of the fastening sleeve, wherein the fastening protrusions are distributed over the interior and/or outer surfaces of the fastening sleeve and a contact terminal (30), comprising a crimp portion, wherein the fastening sleeve (20) is arranged at least partially within the crimp portion (31).
H01R 4/20 - Connexions conductrices de l'électricité entre plusieurs organes conducteurs en contact direct, c.-à-d. se touchant l'un l'autreMoyens pour réaliser ou maintenir de tels contactsConnexions conductrices de l'électricité ayant plusieurs emplacements espacés de connexion pour les conducteurs et utilisant des organes de contact pénétrant dans l'isolation effectuées uniquement par torsion, enroulage, pliage, sertissage ou autre déformation permanente par sertissage en utilisant un manchon de sertissage
H01R 4/18 - Connexions conductrices de l'électricité entre plusieurs organes conducteurs en contact direct, c.-à-d. se touchant l'un l'autreMoyens pour réaliser ou maintenir de tels contactsConnexions conductrices de l'électricité ayant plusieurs emplacements espacés de connexion pour les conducteurs et utilisant des organes de contact pénétrant dans l'isolation effectuées uniquement par torsion, enroulage, pliage, sertissage ou autre déformation permanente par sertissage
76.
SYSTEM FOR AUTO-UPDATING ROUTE-DATA USED BY A PLURALITY OF AUTOMATED VEHICLES
A system (10) for updating route-data (12) shared by vehicles (14) for automated operation of the vehicles (14) includes a shared-memory (24), a sensor (30), and a communication-network (28). The shared-memory (24) stores route-data (12) used by a plurality of vehicles (14) for automated operation of the vehicles (14) in accordance with a control-rule (26) included in the route-data (12). The sensor (30) is installed in a first- vehicle (32) of the vehicles (14). The sensor (30) is used to determine an observed-parameter (34) so the system (10) can detect when the observed-parameter (34) violates a parameter-limit (36) during automated operation of the first-vehicle (32) in accordance with the control-rule (26). The communication-network (28) is configured to enable the first-vehicle (32) to update the route-data (12) when the observed-parameter (34) violates the parameter-limit (36). Then other vehicles (14) can access the shared-memory (24) so the other vehicles (14) can negotiate a roadway (16) using the most up-to-date information about the roadway (16).
An electroconductive material (10) having a base member (12) formed of copper- based material and a coating layer (14) overlaying the base member (12). The coating layer (14) may be formed of tin-based, nickel-based, copper-based, silver-based, or gold-based materials. An undulate surface of the coating layer (14) defines a plurality of crests (16) and troughs (18). Each trough (18) has a depth of at least one half micron (0.5 μm) relative to each adjacent crest (16). A distance between adjacent crests (16) is between twenty microns (20 μm) and one hundred microns (100 μm). This electroconductive material (10) may form the contact surface of an electrical terminal (30) in an electrical connection component (28) and is effective to improve fretting corrosion resistance. A method (100) of manufacturing such a electroconductive material (10) is also presented.
B32B 3/30 - Produits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche continue dont le périmètre de la section droite a une allure particulièreProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche comportant des cavités ou des vides internes caractérisés par une couche comportant des retraits ou des saillies, p. ex. des gorges, des nervures
B32B 15/01 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de métal toutes les couches étant composées exclusivement de métal
B32B 15/20 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de métal comportant de l'aluminium ou du cuivre
78.
WIRELESS BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM VARYING MAGNETIC FIELD FREQUENCY TO MAINTAIN A DESIRE VOLTAGE-CURRENT PHASE RELATIONSHIP
An electrical charging system (12) configured to wirelessly charge an energy storage device (14), such as a battery (14). The charging system (12) includes an off- transducer (18) in electrical communication with an alternating power source (48) and electromagnetically coupled to an on- vehicle transducer (20) connected to the energy storage device (14). A controller (53) adjusts a variable frequency oscillator (71) within the power transmitter (16), thereby changing the frequency of the sourced electrical power. The charging system (12) further includes a phase detection circuit (72) in communication with the controller (53) and the off-transducer (18) and configured to determine a phase difference between the alternating voltage and the alternating current supplied by the power source (48). The controller (53) is configured to adjust the variable frequency oscillator (71) based on the phase difference such that the frequency of the sourced electrical power maintains the phase difference within a desired range.
B60L 11/18 - utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des piles primaires, des piles secondaires ou des piles à combustibles
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
H02J 50/12 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant un couplage inductif du type couplage à résonance
H02J 50/90 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique mettant en œuvre la détection ou l'optimisation de la position, p. ex. de l'alignement
79.
AUTOMATED VEHICLE PARAMETER MODIFICATION BASED ON OPERATOR OVERRIDE
A system (10) for automated operation of a host-vehicle (12) includes a controller (14) configured to operate the host-vehicle (12) during automated operation of the host-vehicle (12). The controller (14) is configured to do so in accordance with a parameter (18) stored in the controller (14). The controller (14) is also configured to determine when an operator (22) of the host- vehicle (12) uses a vehicle-control-input (24) to override the controller (14) and thereby operate the host-vehicle (12) in a manner different from that which is in accordance with the parameter (18). The controller (14) is also configured to modify the parameter (18) in accordance with the manner of the operator (22).
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
B60W 10/04 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des ensembles de propulsion
B60W 10/18 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de freinage
B60W 10/20 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de direction
B60W 30/12 - Maintien de la trajectoire dans une voie de circulation
A wireless electrical charging system (10) and a method (100) of operating same wherein operating parameters from a remote portion of the system (10) are wirelessly transmitted to a charging controller (42) controlling the output voltage of an alternating power supply (16). The charging controller (42) executes an adaptive model control algorithm that allows the charging controller (42) to update the output voltage at a greater rate than the transmission rate of the operating parameters from the remote portion of the system (10).
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
H02J 50/80 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique mettant en œuvre l’échange de données, concernant l’alimentation ou la distribution d’énergie électrique, entre les dispositifs de transmission et les dispositifs de réception
H02J 50/10 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant un couplage inductif
B60L 11/18 - utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des piles primaires, des piles secondaires ou des piles à combustibles
A system (10) for automated operation of a vehicle (12) includes a controller (22) and a regulated-lane-detector (26). The controller (22) is operable to determine a vehicle- status (24) that indicates if the vehicle (12) complies with regulations to legally travel in a regulated-lane (18) of a roadway (16). The regulated-lane-detector (26) is in communication with the controller (22) and operable to determine when a regulated-lane (18) is present on a roadway (16). The system (10) selects a travel-lane (14) for the vehicle (12) to travel upon based on the vehicle- status (24).
B60W 30/12 - Maintien de la trajectoire dans une voie de circulation
B60W 10/20 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de direction
B60W 40/08 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés aux conducteurs ou aux passagers
82.
AUTOMATED VEHICLE SYSTEM WITH POSITION BIAS FOR MOTORCYCLE LANE SPLITTING
A system (10) for automated operation of a host-vehicle (12) includes a lane- splitting-motorcycle detector (24) and a controller (34). The lane-splitting-motorcycle detector (24) is configured to determine when a motorcycle (20) proximate to a host- vehicle (12) is traveling proximate to a lane-boundary (22) adjacent the host-vehicle (12). The controller (34) is configured to, during automated operation, steer the host- vehicle (12) away from the lane-boundary (22) to a biased-position (18) selected to provide clearance for the motorcycle (20) to pass the host-vehicle (12) while the motorcycle (20) is lane-splitting.
A steering system (10) for an autonomous vehicle (12) includes a steering mechanism (20) having a pinion gear (34) and a rack (36), the steering mechanism (20) being configured to translate rotation of the pinion gear (34) into movement of the rack (36) which is configured to affect the position of a steer tire (28) of the autonomous vehicle (12), thereby affecting the lateral position of the autonomous vehicle (12); a steering wheel (18) which provides a mechanical input to the pinion gear (34) from an operator of the autonomous vehicle (12); a steering actuator (24) which rotates to apply torque to the steering mechanism (20), thereby inducing movement of the rack (36) which affects the position of the steer tire (28) of the autonomous vehicle (12); and a variable coupling member (26) operatively between the steering actuator (24) and the steering mechanism (20) which is configured to vary the torque that can be transmitted from the steering actuator (24) to the steering mechanism (20).
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 5/22 - Direction assistée ou à relais de puissance à fluide, c.-à-d. au moyen d'un fluide sous pression produisant toute la force nécessaire, ou la plus grande partie de celle-ci, pour commander la direction du véhicule spécialement adaptée à un type particulier de boîtiers de direction ou à une application particulière du type à crémaillère
B60W 10/20 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de direction
84.
A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A MULTIPLE VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM AND MULTIPLE VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM
A method of manufacturing a multiple view camera system comprising at least two cameras installed in a housing, the method comprising the steps of: providing a main housing part and mounting a first camera in the main housing part; providing a sub-housing part and mounting a second camera in the sub-housing part; arranging the sub-housing part at the main housing part; aligning the sub-housing part and the main housing part relative to one another at a predefined tolerance; and connecting the sub-housing part to the main housing part. The invention also relates to a corresponding multiple view camera system.
The invention relates to a sealing member (100) for an electrical connector (1) that comprises a layer seal portion (110) for sealing a cable guiding passage (301) of the electrical connector (1), having a front side (111) and a rear side (112). The layer seal portion (110) comprises at least one channel (113) adapted to receive a single electrical cable (400), and further at least one tubular cable seal portion (120) aligned with said channel (113), for sealing the at least one channel (113) of the layer seal portion (110) against a received cable (400), wherein the tubular cable seal portion (120) protrudes from the rear side (112) of the layer seal portion (110).
Aspects of the disclosure relate generally to controlling an autonomous vehicle (100) in a variety of unique circumstances. These include adapting control strategies of the vehicle (100) based on discrepancies between map data and sensor data obtained by the vehicle (100). These further include adapting position and routing strategies for the vehicle (100) based on changes in the environment and traffic conditions. Other aspects of the disclosure relate to using vehicular sensor data to update hazard information on a centralized map database. Other aspects of the disclosure relate to using sensors independent of the vehicle (100) to compensate for blind spots (222) in the field of view of the vehicular sensors. Other aspects of the disclosure involve communication with other vehicles (220) to indicate that the autonomous vehicle (100) is not under human control, or to give signals to other vehicles (220) about the intended behavior of the autonomous vehicle (100).
A sensor (12) mounting arrangement suitable for an autonomous or automated vehicle (10') having an aerodynamic generally rounded or curved front perimeter surface (16) symmetrically arranged relative to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle (10'). The sensor (12) is mounted so as to be tipped toward a more optimal sensing direction, bringing a leading portion outboard of, and a trailing portion inboard of, the ideal front perimeter surface (16), but putting the sensor (12) in a more optimal sensing orientation. A transparent cover (28) protects the sensor (12) and blends aerodynamically into the front perimeter body surface.
An autonomous guidance system (110) that operates a vehicle (10) in an autonomous mode includes a camera module (22), a radar module (30), and a controller (120). The camera module (22) outputs an image signal (116) indicative of an image of an object (16) in an area (18) about a vehicle (10). The radar module (30) outputs a reflection signal (112) indicative of a reflected signal (114) reflected by the object (16). The controller (120) determines an object-location (128) of the object (16) on a map (122) of the area (18) based on a vehicle-location (126) of the vehicle (10) on the map (122), the image signal (116), and the reflection signal (112). The controller (120) classifies the object (16) as small when a magnitude of the reflection signal (112) associated with the object (16) is less than a signal-threshold.
An autonomous guidance system (110) that operates a vehicle (10) in an autonomous mode includes a camera module (22), a radar module (30), and a controller (120). The camera module (22) outputs an image signal (116) indicative of an image of an object (16) in an area (18) about a vehicle (10). The radar module (30) outputs a reflection signal (112) indicative of a reflected signal (114) reflected by the object (16). The controller (120) generates a map (122) of the area (18) based on a vehicle-location (126) of the vehicle (10), the image signal (116), and the reflection signal (112), wherein the controller (120) classifies the object (16) as small when a magnitude of the reflection signal (112) associated with the object (16) is less than a signal-threshold.
A method (100) of operating a vehicle, such as an autonomous vehicle (10), includes the steps of receiving a message from roadside infrastructure via an electronic receiver (102) and providing, by a computer system in communication with said electronic receiver, instructions based on the message to automatically implement countermeasure behavior by a vehicle system (104). Additionally or alternatively, the method (200) may include the steps of receiving a message from another vehicle via an electronic receiver (202) and providing, by a computer system in communication with said electronic receiver, instructions based on the message to automatically implement countermeasure behavior by a vehicle system (204).
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
G08G 1/0965 - Dispositions pour donner des instructions variables pour le trafic avec un indicateur monté à l'intérieur du véhicule, p. ex. délivrant des messages vocaux répondant à des signaux provenant d'un autre véhicule, p. ex. d'un véhicule de secours
G08G 1/0968 - Systèmes impliquant la transmission d'indications de navigation au véhicule
A method (100) of operating a vehicle (10), such as an autonomous vehicle, including the steps of receiving a message via an electronic receiver indicating a cellular telephone location (26) proximate to the vehicle (10) (102), determining a cellular telephone velocity (28) of the based on changes in the cellular telephone location (26) over a period of time (104), and providing, by a computer system in communication with said electronic receiver, instructions based on the cellular telephone location (26) and the cellular telephone velocity (28) to automatically implement countermeasure behavior by a vehicle system (106).
A Light Emitting Diode vehicle-to- vehicle (LED V2V) communication system (100) is disclosed for use in vehicles traveling in a single file. The LED V2V communication system (100) includes front and rear LED arrays (102, 104) for transmitting encoded data to adjacent front and rear vehicles; front and rear optical receivers (106, 108) for receiving encoded data from adjacent front and rear vehicles; a central-processing-unit for processing and managing data flow between the LED arrays (102) and optical receivers (106); and a control bus (112) for routing communication between the CPU (110) and the vehicle (10)'s systems such as a Global Positioning Systems (GPS (114)), driver infotainment system (116), and safety systems (118). The safety systems (118) may include audio or visual driver alerts (116), active braking, seat belt pretensioners (118b), air bags (118c), active steering, and the likes. A method for V2V communication using pulse LED is also disclosed.
A vehicle (14) having an array of sensors (30, 32) mounted entirely within and without protrusion beyond a pre-existing exterior surface of a vehicle (14), sufficient to give a substantially complete 360 degree perimeter sweep of data collection for operating an autonomously driven vehicle (14).
An adaptive cruise control system suitable for integration with an active lane keeping system. When the vehicle is abruptly returned from an adjacent to the original lane, at a distance shorter than the threshold normally maintained by the cruise control system, a more aggressive deceleration rate is temporarily applied.
B60W 30/165 - Contrôle de la distance entre les véhicules, p. ex. pour maintenir la distance avec le véhicule qui précède suivant automatiquement le trajet d'un véhicule meneur, p. ex. "barre de remorquage automatique"
B60K 31/00 - Accessoires agissant sur un seul sous-ensemble pour la commande automatique de la vitesse des véhicules, c.-à-d. empêchant la vitesse de dépasser une valeur déterminée de façon arbitraire ou maintenant une vitesse donnée choisie par le conducteur du véhicule
A lidar unit is mounted to an autonomous vehicle within an existing rear side window opening. An opaque inner panel blocks light, while the exterior window covers and protects the lidar unit, maintaining the original appearance and aerodynamic form of the vehicle exterior, in conjunction with the opaque inner panel.
An electrical connector assembly (10) comprising a wire (12) attached to a terminal (18) and a connector body (46). The terminal (18) defines a pair of terminal wings (32) protruding from opposite side surfaces (34) of the terminal (18). A cavity (48) within the connector body (46) is configured to receive the terminal (18). side walls (70) of the cavity (48) define terminal guides (72) that have guide rails (74) and a guide slots (76) beneath the guide rails (74). As the terminal (18) is pushed into the cavity (48), the guide rails (74) urge the terminal wings (32) toward a top wall (68) of the cavity (48) until the terminal wings (32) reach an end of the guide rails (74). The terminal wings (32) then enter open ends (78) of the guide slots (76) as the wire (12) is pulled cavity (48) and the terminal wings (32) traverse the guide slots (76) until the terminal wings (32) engage closed ends (80) of the guide slots (76) and/ or a terminal (18) lock tab engages a lock surface within the cavity (48), thereby preventing the terminal (18) from being inadvertently withdrawn from the cavity (48).
H01R 13/422 - Fixation de manière démontable sur un socle ou dans un boîtier flexible en une seule pièceSocle ou boîtier en une seule pièce comportant des moyens de verrouillage élastiques
H01R 13/428 - Fixation de manière démontable par des moyens de verrouillage élastiques situés sur les pièces de contactFixation de manière démontable par des moyens de verrouillage situés sur des pièces de contact élastiques
H01R 13/10 - Alvéoles destinés à coopérer avec des broches ou lames
A connector assembly (100) including a first and second connector (102, 120) configured to be connected to the first connector (102). The first connector (102) has a slide (106) including a cam groove (108) for receiving a latch pin defined by the second connector (120). The slide (106) is moved by a lever such that the cam groove (108) and the latch pin cooperate to draw the first and second connectors (102, 120) from an uncoupled position to a fully coupled position when moved from an initial to final position (164). A ratcheting mechanism (118) couples the lever to the slide (106) allowing the lever to return from the final position (164) to the initial position (162) without disconnecting the first and second connectors (102, 120). The lever is configured to move through more than one stroke from the initial position (162) to the final position (164) to bring the first and second connectors (102, 120) from the uncoupled position to the fully coupled position.
An electrical distribution center (100), such as those used in a motor vehicle to provide and manage electrical power from a battery to electrical modules such as headlights, taillights, wiper motors, etc. is presented herein. The electrical distribution center (100) includes a housing (102) containing electrical switching devices (120), such as relays (120) to control the flow of electrical power. The housing (102) also contains fuses (122) to protect various circuits connected to the electrical distribution center (100). The fuses (122) are arranged on the exterior walls of the housing (102) and are accessible for service and replacement without requiring a cover (110) to be removed to access an internal cavity (112) containing the relays (120). There are no fuses (122) within the internal cavity (112) of the electrical distribution center (100). The electrical distribution center (100) is connected to a number of wiring harnesses via electrical connectors terminating the wiring harnesses and interconnecting the electrical distribution center (100) to the power supply and electrical modules.
B60R 16/02 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques
H02B 1/18 - Dispositions ou aménagement de fusibles
A control device (10) intended for a user (62) to choose and select functions in a vehicle, comprises a knob (12) that can be turned (R) about a main axis (P) with respect to a fixed support (60). The knob (12) comprises a neutral position (PN) in which the main axis (P) coincides with a neutral axis (N) that is fixed with respect to the support (60). The control device (10) also comprises a printed circuit board (50) on which the knob (12) and at least one direction sensor (24A) are fixed. The printed circuit board (50) is mounted with the ability to pivot with respect to the support (60) about an axis (T) transverse overall to the neutral axis (N) so as to occupy at least a first activated position (PA) in which the main axis (P) is inclined with respect to the neutral axis (N) when the knob (12) is moved in a direction orthogonal to the neutral axis (N). The direction sensor (24A) is intended to detect the activated position (PA).
G05G 9/047 - Mécanismes de commande manuelle équipés d'un seul organe de commande travaillant avec plusieurs organes commandés, p. ex. en sélection ou simultanément l'organe de commande étant manœuvré de différentes manières indépendantes, chacune de ces manœuvres individuelles entraînant un seul organe commandé dans lesquels la manœuvre de l'organe de commande peut être effectuée de plusieurs manières simultanément l'organe de commande étant manœuvré à la main autour d'axes orthogonaux, p. ex. manches à balai
G05G 1/08 - Organes de commande actionnés à la main par un mouvement de rotation, p. ex. volants
100.
ELECTRICAL WIRING ASSEMBLY AND VIBRATION RESISTANT ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR SAME
An electrical connector (116) including a connector body (118) that defines a terminal cavity (120) within the connector body (118) and an electrical terminal (114) at least partially disposed within the terminal cavity (120). A first cavity wall (148) within the terminal cavity (120) defines a longitudinally oriented wedge feature (140). A biasing feature (146) within the terminal cavity (120) is configured to urge the wedge feature (140) into intimate contact with surfaces of the terminal (114), such as those defined by a longitudinally oriented slot (142), thereby limiting a freedom of motion of the terminal (114) within the terminal cavity (120). The wedge feature (140) may be defined by the biasing feature (146) or it may be defined by another cavity wall (148) opposite the biasing feature (146) within the terminal cavity (120).
H01R 13/422 - Fixation de manière démontable sur un socle ou dans un boîtier flexible en une seule pièceSocle ou boîtier en une seule pièce comportant des moyens de verrouillage élastiques
