An apparatus can include an enclosure defining a space for a battery and a motor. The enclosure can couple with a suspension assembly at a first portion of an electric bike and can couple with a frame at a second portion of the electric bike. The suspension assembly can extend substantially perpendicular to a vertical axis of the enclosure.
B62J 43/13 - Agencements des batteries sur les cycles pour la propulsion sur les cycles propulsés par le conducteur avec propulsion électrique supplémentaire
B62J 43/20 - Agencements des batteries sur les cycles caractérisés par le montage
B62K 25/28 - Suspensions des moyeux de roues pour montage élastique des moyeux sur le cadre ou la fourche avec support de chaînes à pivot
B62K 25/30 - Suspensions des moyeux de roues pour montage élastique des moyeux sur le cadre ou la fourche avec support de chaînes à pivot pivotant sur l'axe du pédalier
B62M 6/55 - Cycles propulsés par le conducteur avec moteur électrique auxiliaire motopropulsés au niveau de parties du vilebrequin
A bicycle lock assembly includes a securing member and a receiver. The securing member can include one or more ends. The receiver can be integrated within a frame of a bicycle. The receiver can include an opening to receive the one or more ends of the securing member to couple the securing member with the frame of the bicycle.
B62H 5/00 - Accessoires empêchant ou signalant l'emploi non autorisé ou le vol des cyclesDispositifs de verrouillage (antivols) faisant corps avec les cycles
E05B 47/00 - Fonctionnement ou commande des serrures ou autres dispositifs d'immobilisation par des moyens électriques ou magnétiques
E05B 71/00 - Serrures autres que cadenas spécialement conçues pour les bicyclettes
A lock assembly includes a housing integrated within a frame of a bicycle. The lock assembly includes a striker and a plunger. The striker is coupled with the plunger and is movable between an unlocked position and a locked position. The striker is configured to protrude from the housing with the striker in the locked position. The plunger is configured to retain the striker in the locked position.
B62H 5/00 - Accessoires empêchant ou signalant l'emploi non autorisé ou le vol des cyclesDispositifs de verrouillage (antivols) faisant corps avec les cycles
B62J 43/13 - Agencements des batteries sur les cycles pour la propulsion sur les cycles propulsés par le conducteur avec propulsion électrique supplémentaire
B62J 43/23 - Agencements des batteries sur les cycles caractérisés par le montage démontées lors de la recharge
An apparatus can include a housing (205) to couple with a frame (105) of a bicycle (100). The housing (205) can be configured to include a crank assembly (220), a traction assembly (225), and a generator (210). The crank assembly (220) can provide power from a pedal of the bicycle to at least one of the generator (210) of the bicycle (100) or the traction assembly (225). The traction assembly (225) can receive the power from at least one of the pedal (125) or the generator (210) and drive a wheel (115) of the bicycle (100) using the power received.
Integrated feedback systems for bicycles are provided. A system includes a sensor coupled with a bike to detect an object. The system includes one or more processors, coupled with memory and the sensor. The system determines, via the sensor, a probability that a trajectory of the object intersects with the bike. The system provides, responsive to the probability greater than or equal to a threshold, an alert to a rider of the bike via an indicator located on a handlebar of the bike. The system projects, responsive to the probability greater than the threshold, a visual indication with a light source coupled to the bike to alert a user of the object.
B62J 6/24 - Lumières d'avertissement ou d'information avertissant ou informant le conducteur, p. ex. lumières avertissant le bas niveau de carburant
B60Q 9/00 - Agencement ou adaptation des dispositifs de signalisation non prévus dans l'un des groupes principaux
B62J 6/26 - Lumières d'avertissement ou d'information avertissant ou informant d'autres usagers de la route, p. ex. gyrophares de police
G06V 20/58 - Reconnaissance d’objets en mouvement ou d’obstacles, p. ex. véhicules ou piétonsReconnaissance des objets de la circulation, p. ex. signalisation routière, feux de signalisation ou routes
An apparatus can include a first set of windings, coupled with a first battery via a first inverter. The apparatus can include a second set of windings, coupled with a second battery via a second inverter. The first inverter can be configured to provide first power of the first battery to the first set of windings during a time period. The second inverter can be configured to provide second power of the second battery to the second set of windings during the time period.
B60L 50/50 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible
B60L 50/51 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible caractérisée par des moteurs à courant alternatif
B60L 50/52 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible caractérisée par des moteurs à courant continu
B60L 50/60 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des batteries
B60L 50/64 - Détails de construction des batteries spécialement adaptées aux véhicules électriques
B60L 50/40 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des condensateurs
B60L 58/20 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries de plusieurs modules de batterie ayant différentes tensions nominales
A system can include a first battery module. The system can include a second battery module. The second battery module can have more lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells than the first battery module.
Aspects of the subject disclosure relate to tonneau covers that include features that interact with each other to facilitate loading and unloading of panels linearly and with high stability. Such features can provide smooth deployment and retraction of the tonneau cover. A tonneau cover can include individual panels that interlock with each other upon deployment and disconnect from each other upon retraction to controllably cover a truck bed or other region of a vehicle, such as a track. Tonneau covers described herein can include panels that provide reliable sealing there between. Tonneau covers described herein can include panels that provide smooth sliding across each other and along one or more rails. Tonneau covers described herein can perform such operations with minimal noise generation.
B60J 7/14 - Toits amoviblesToits avec panneaux mobiles du type non coulissant, c.-à-d. toits ou panneaux mobiles ou amovibles, p. ex. toit ou capote pouvant être facilement enlevés ou mis en position repliée ou inopérante pliantsLeurs mécanismes de mise en tension, p. ex. tendeurs avec plusieurs éléments en forme de panneaux
B60J 7/19 - Systèmes de verrouillage pour panneaux rigides
B60J 7/06 - Toits amoviblesToits avec panneaux mobiles du type coulissant avec un ou des éléments non rigides
B60J 7/16 - Toits amoviblesToits avec panneaux mobiles du type non coulissant, c.-à-d. toits ou panneaux mobiles ou amovibles, p. ex. toit ou capote pouvant être facilement enlevés ou mis en position repliée ou inopérante non pliants
B60J 11/06 - Protections extérieures amovibles spécialement adaptées aux véhicules ou aux parties de véhicules, p. ex. housses pour les véhicules en stationnement pour recouvrir uniquement des parties spécifiques du véhicule, p. ex. les portes
Aspects of the subject disclosure relate to tonneau covers include spring assemblies that facilitate loading and unloading of panels linearly and with high stability. Such spring assemblies and other features of follower assemblies can provide smooth deployment and retraction of the tonneau cover. A tonneau cover can include individual panels that interlock with each other upon deployment and disconnect from each other upon retraction to controllably cover a truck bed or other region of a vehicle, such as a truck.
An apparatus can include a body. The body can include a top portion and a base. The top portion can define a cavity. The cavity can be configured to receive a component. The apparatus can include a spring clement that extends from at least one of the top portion and the base of the body. The spring element can be disposed at least partially around the cavity. The spring element can be configured to bias the component to an initial position and facilitate movement of the component when a load is applied to the component.
A sensorless clutch state feedback method is provided including a driveline disconnect. To engage the sensorless disconnect, respective speeds of a motor assembly and the sensorless disconnect are synchronized to within a speed delta threshold of each other, a control system facilitates the engagement of the motor assembly and the sensorless disconnect, and the control system determines the success of the engagement by the motor speed response of the motor assembly (e.g., whether the presence of a load is detected).
A portable speaker is disclosed. The portable speaker includes a speaker, a light source, and a reflector. The speaker is adapted to produce sound. The light source is adapted to emit light. The reflector is adapted to redirect at least a portion of the light to illuminate one or more ground surfaces.
Various disclosed embodiments include illustrative DC bus charge modules, V2X charging devices, and methods for pre-charging a V2X charging device. An illustrative direct current (DC) bus charge module includes a DC boost converter configured to: apply an output DC voltage from the DC boost converter and having a first voltage level to a DC bus cable with the DC bus cable disconnected from a first DC voltage source; and charge an electrical charge storage device that is electrically connectable to the DC bus cable with an output DC voltage from the DC boost converter and having a second voltage level that is different from the first voltage level with the DC bus cable disconnected from the first DC voltage source.
Various disclosed embodiments include illustrative non-transitory computer-readable media for controllers for vehicle-to-load (V2X) charging devices, controllers for V2X charging devices, and V2X charging devices. In an illustrative embodiment, non-transitory computer-readable media store therein computer-executable instructions that, when executed on a processor, are configured to cause the processor to: establish that a protocol to be followed in a charging session is a V2X charging session from a donor vehicle; initialize the V2X charging session from the donor vehicle; perform an isolation check of a V2X charging device from the donor vehicle; and pre-charge the V2X charging device.
Various disclosed embodiments include systems, vehicles, and methods for controlling an inverter of a towed vehicle. In an illustrative embodiment, a system includes a controller. The controller includes a processor and computer-readable media configured to store computer-executable instructions configured to cause the processor to: receive sensed data indicative of detected deceleration of a tow vehicle; and during detected deceleration, control an inverter of a towed vehicle responsive to the detected deceleration.
B60L 7/00 - Systèmes de freins électrodynamiques pour véhicules, en général
B60L 3/00 - Dispositifs électriques de sécurité sur véhicules propulsés électriquementContrôle des paramètres de fonctionnement, p. ex. de la vitesse, de la décélération ou de la consommation d’énergie
B60L 15/00 - Procédés, circuits ou dispositifs pour commander la propulsion des véhicules à traction électrique, p. ex. commande de la vitesse des moteurs de traction en vue de réaliser des performances désiréesAdaptation sur les véhicules à traction électrique de l'installation de commande à distance à partir d'un endroit fixe, de différents endroits du véhicule ou de différents véhicules d'un même train
B60L 50/00 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule
B60L 50/60 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des batteries
16.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING TOWING OF A VEHICLE
Various disclosed embodiments include systems, vehicles, and methods for controlling towing of a vehicle without an electrical connection between a tow vehicle and a towed vehicle. In an illustrative embodiment, a system includes a controller. The controller includes a processor and computer-readable media configured to store computer-executable instructions configured to cause the processor to: receive sensed data indicative of at least one attribute of a tow vehicle without an electrical connection between the tow vehicle and a towed vehicle; and control an attribute of the towed vehicle responsive to the sensed data indicative of a corresponding attribute of the tow vehicle.
B60T 7/20 - 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 spécialement adaptés pour remorques, p. ex. dans le cas d'un décrochage de la remorque
B60T 7/16 - 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 provoqués par une commande à distance, c.-à-d. moyens de mise en action non montés sur le véhicule
B60T 8/17 - Utilisation de moyens de régulation électriques ou électroniques pour la commande du freinage
B60W 50/14 - Moyens d'information du conducteur, pour l'avertir ou provoquer son intervention
G01B 21/06 - Dispositions pour la mesure ou leurs détails, où la technique de mesure n'est pas couverte par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe, est non spécifiée ou est non significative pour mesurer la longueur, la largeur ou l'épaisseur spécialement adaptés pour mesurer la longueur ou la largeur d'objets en mouvement
17.
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVING CURRENT CAPABILITY FOR ELECTRIC MOTORS
The system determines that a multiphase electric motor is in a low-speed operating range, near stall. The system determines a duty cycle for each phase of the multiphase electric motor. The duty cycle includes a nominal component and a zero-sequence component configured to balance temperature rises of power electronics devices of the motor drive. Power electronics devices can include diodes, IGBTs, or other switches or devices. The system causes each duty cycle to be applied to a corresponding switch of the corresponding phase of the multiphase electric motor to cause current flow in the corresponding phase. The system may determine duty cycles corresponding to a thermal balance between a switch and a diode of a phase and a thermal balance between a pair of like devices of different phases, and then determine which duty cycle is closer to a predetermined value.
H02P 29/68 - Commande ou détermination de la température du moteur ou de l'entraînement basée sur la température d’un composant d’entraînement ou d’un composant semi-conducteur
H02P 27/08 - Dispositions ou procédés pour la commande de moteurs à courant alternatif caractérisés par le type de tension d'alimentation utilisant une tension d’alimentation à fréquence variable, p. ex. tension d’alimentation d’onduleurs ou de convertisseurs utilisant des convertisseurs de courant continu en courant alternatif ou des onduleurs avec modulation de largeur d'impulsions
18.
BATTERY MODULE GAS SENSOR FOR BATTERY CELL MONITORING
Battery monitoring systems and methods are provided. The battery monitoring system may include a battery module and battery management circuitry. The battery module comprises battery cells and a gas sensor configured to detect the presence of gas within the battery module. The battery management circuitry is configured to receive a sensor signal from the gas sensor, determine whether the sensor signal indicates the presence of gas within the battery module, and in response to determining that the sensor signal indicates the presence of gas, take an action. The action may include increasing cooling to the battery cells, limiting a maximum load that can be applied to the battery module, disconnecting the battery module, or providing a warning. The battery module may also include a component that was doped with a chemical that begins to off-gas above an activation temperature. The gas sensor may be configured to detect the chemical.
H01M 10/0525 - Batteries du type "rocking chair" ou "fauteuil à bascule", p. ex. batteries à insertion ou intercalation de lithium dans les deux électrodesBatteries à l'ion lithium
H01M 10/42 - Procédés ou dispositions pour assurer le fonctionnement ou l'entretien des éléments secondaires ou des demi-éléments secondaires
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
H01M 10/52 - Enlèvement des gaz situés à l'intérieur de l'élément secondaire, p. ex. par absorption
H01M 10/613 - Refroidissement ou maintien du froid
The drivetrain system includes an I shield, two motors, two A-shields, and a gearset. Each A- shield is affixed to a respective one of the two motors, and each A-shield is also affixed to the I- shield. The gearset includes a motor shaft of one of the motors and a motor gear affixed to the motor shaft. Three motor bearings are arranged co-linearly and coupled to the motor shaft. The gearset also includes an intermediate shaft and a wheel gear affixed to the intermediate shaft and engaged with the first motor gear. A pinion gear is also affixed to the intermediate shaft. Two intermediate bearings are arranged co-linearly and coupled to the intermediate shaft. The gearset also includes a drive shaft and a drive gear affixed to the drive shaft and engaged with the first pinion gear. The motor shaft, intermediate shaft and drive shaft form a shaft angle that may allow compactness.
B60K 7/00 - Disposition du moteur dans ou jouxtant une roue motrice
B60K 17/354 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules pour entraînement simultané des roues avant et arrière, p. ex. véhicules à quatre roues motrices comportant des ensembles mécaniques séparés pour transmettre l'entraînement aux roues ou trains de roues avant ou arrière
B60K 17/356 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules pour entraînement simultané des roues avant et arrière, p. ex. véhicules à quatre roues motrices comportant un moteur à fluide ou électrique pour entraîner une ou plusieurs roues
20.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE CAMERA
Camera control systems (100) and methods for providing a dynamic view of the environment outside of a vehicle (104) are presented. One or more cameras (108) are configured to capture at least one view of the environment outside of the vehicle. Control circuitry detects at least one of the speed of the vehicle and the pitch angle of the vehicle (e.g., by using a speedometer and inclinometer). The control circuitry selects a view angle based on the at least one of the speed of the vehicle and the pitch angle of the vehicle. The control circuitry then displays, based on an output of the at least one camera, a view of the environment outside of the vehicle from the selected view angle on a display (202) of the vehicle.
B60R 1/00 - Dispositions pour la visibilité optiqueDispositions de visualisation en temps réel pour les conducteurs ou les passagers utilisant des systèmes de capture d’images optiques, p. ex. des caméras ou des systèmes vidéo spécialement adaptés pour être utilisés dans ou sur des véhicules
21.
FRAME FOR WELD LOCATION DETECTION IN A BATTERY CELL PACK, VISION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF WELDING ONE OR MORE WELD POINTS ON A BATTERY
A frame (206) is described for positioning a battery (221, 222) using a vision system to determine at least one weld point on the battery. The frame (206) includes at least one visual reference feature (202, 204) detectable by the vision system. The reference feature (202, 204) is used by the vision system to determine the weld point(s). For example, the at least one visual reference feature includes a pair of stubs (202, 204) that define a line, and the at least one weld point is determined based on the line. In a further example, the pair of stubs (202, 204) correspond to respective batteries (221, 222), which are arranged adjacent to one another within the frame (206). In a further example, respective centers of the stubs (202, 204) are lined up along a center line extending from respective centers of respective end faces of the respective batteries (221, 222). The vision system includes vision circuitry, processing circuitry coupled to the vision circuitry, and a weld system.
B23K 37/00 - Dispositifs ou procédés auxiliaires non spécialement adaptés à un procédé couvert par un seul des autres groupes principaux de la présente sous-classe
H01M 2/20 - Connexions conductrices du courant pour les éléments
B23K 101/36 - Dispositifs électriques ou électroniques
A busbar system is configured to carry current, such as, for example, in a battery system. The busbar system includes two or more busbars, that interface at respective surfaces and are aligned by one or more alignment features. The one or more alignment features may include a boss feature such as a pin or other protrusion, a recess such as a hole, slot, or other recess feature, or both a boss feature and a recess feature. Each busbar may include an alignment feature that engages with the alignment feature of the other busbar to cause, maintain, or otherwise effect alignment. Alignment of the busbars ensures relative position, prevents relative motion, or both. The busbars are engaged with each other by positioning the busbars such that their mating surfaces can engage, and then engaging alignment features of the busbars to provide alignment of the busbars relative to each other.
A vehicle (900) including an integrated connector system. The vehicle (900) includes a body having an outer surface and a plurality of attachment ports (910) arranged on the outer surface. The attachments ports (910) include a recess (914) that extends below the surrounding outer surface. Each attachment port (910) is configured to receive and engage with an attachment plug (920) of an accessory (901). In some embodiments, there are different types of attachment ports (910), configured to engage with respective types of attachment plugs (920). Various accessories (901) may be engaged with the attachment ports (910), allowing a range of items and equipment (901) to be secured to the vehicle (900).
Lighting control systems and methods for providing dynamic control of multiple light sources with a single input are disclosed herein. When a long touch is detected at a user interface element, a first light source is turned on. If the long touch persists for a predefined time period, a second light source (e.g., an adjacent light source) is also turned on. The luminosity of the first light source may be gradually increased from zero to 100% during the predefined time period. If the long touch persists beyond the predefined time period, the luminosity of the second light source may be gradually increased from zero until the long touch ends or a second longer predefined time period is reached.
Systems and methods are described herein for analyzing the application of adhesives. An adhesive comprising a fluorescent property is applied to a component. The component is illuminated using one or more of wavelengths of light from a light source, wherein the adhesive is configured to absorb the one or more wavelengths of light and fluoresce in response. An image of the component is captured using a camera while the component is illuminated using the light source. One or more fluorescence characteristics from the image are determined and a state of the applied adhesive is determined based on the one or more fluorescence characteristics.
A battery module or battery pack is provided having a serpentine counter flow cold plate with improved dissipation of heat from individual battery cells, wherein the cold plate provides a more uniform temperature gradient across the cold plate to more evenly transfer heat from the battery cells to liquid coolant circulating through the cold plate. The cold plate selectively omits turbulator material upstream of turbulators to control and govern the coolant fed into and through the turbulators to provide a more uniform temperature gradient across the cooling surfaces.
H01M 10/6555 - Barres ou plaques disposées entre les éléments
H01M 10/6557 - Composants solides comprenant des canaux d'écoulement ou des tubes pour un échange de chaleur disposés entre les éléments
F28D 1/03 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur comportant des ensembles de canalisations fixes pour une seule des sources de potentiel calorifique, les deux sources étant en contact chacune avec un côté de la paroi de la canalisation, dans lesquels l'autre source de potentiel calorifique est une grande masse de fluide, p. ex. radiateurs domestiques ou de moteur de voiture avec des canalisations d'échange de chaleur immergées dans la masse du fluide avec des canalisations en forme de plaques ou de laminés
F28D 9/00 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur comportant des ensembles de canalisations fixes en forme de plaques ou de laminés pour les deux sources de potentiel calorifique, ces sources étant en contact chacune avec un côté de la paroi d'une canalisation
F28F 3/02 - Éléments ou leurs ensembles avec moyens pour augmenter la surface de transfert de chaleur, p. ex. avec des ailettes, avec des évidements, avec des ondulations
F28F 3/12 - Éléments construits sous forme d'un panneau creux, p. ex. comportant des canaux
27.
CYLINDRICAL BATTERY CELL PACKAGING AND COOLING CONFIGURATION
Systems and methods that provide improved cooling for batteries are disclosed. A battery system according to the present disclosure may include a cooling plate, one or more battery cells coupled to one surface of the cooling plate, and one or more battery cells coupled to the opposite surface of the cooling plate. The cooling plate and corresponding batteries may be included in a battery module, and multiple battery modules electrically connected may make up a battery pack. The cooling plates may comprise channels for cooling fluid, which may be provided to the plates in parallel from a cooling fluid source. Cooling the battery cells at the ends of the cells, where they are coupled to the cooling plate, may advantageously provide one or more of improved energy density, thermal management, and safety.
A battery interconnect may include a desired current capacity, integrated fusible links, and be manufacturable using cost effective techniques. In some embodiments, a battery interconnect includes a busbar and relatively thinner links. A busbar carries larger currents and accordingly its cross-sectional areas are relatively larger to reduce ohmic losses. A link carries a much smaller current, and a fusible link is configured to break the circuit when the current is above a threshold, thus requiring a relatively small cross-sectional area. These sometime disparate length scales are addressed using several techniques such as layering a busbar and a foil sheet and pressing portions of a busbar to form the links. The links can be affixed to a plurality of battery cells to connect the cells in parallel or series.
H01M 2/20 - Connexions conductrices du courant pour les éléments
H01M 2/34 - Connexions conductrices du courant pour les éléments avec des moyens pour empêcher un usage ou une décharge indésirables
H01M 2/10 - Montures; Dispositifs de suspension; Amortisseurs; Dispositifs de manutention ou de transport; Supports
H01R 9/00 - Association structurelle de plusieurs éléments de connexion électrique isolés les uns des autres, p. ex. barrettes de raccordement ou blocs de connexionBornes ou plots de raccordement montés sur un socle ou dans un coffretLeurs socles
29.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE IN A PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Systems and methods are provided herein for operating an autonomous vehicle in the presence of hazardous materials. The autonomous vehicle is operated in travel along a selected route. A determination is made, using a sensor, that a hazardous material is present inside the autonomous vehicle during the operation of the autonomous vehicle. In response, a setting of the autonomous vehicle is changed to counteract the presence of the hazardous material inside the autonomous vehicle. Additionally, also in response, a modified route is calculated, the modified route addressing the presence of the hazardous material inside the autonomous vehicle. Then, the autonomous vehicle is operated to travel along the modified route.
Systems and methods are provided herein for operating an autonomous vehicle. A destination is received from a user. A mode selection input is also received from a user. A selected route is determined based on the destination input. In response to determining that the mode selection input identifies a regular driving mode, the autonomous vehicle is operated to travel along the selected route in the regular driving mode. In the regular driving mode at least one capability of a first plurality of capabilities of the autonomous vehicle is enabled. Further, in response to determining that the selection of the mode identifies a guardian mode, the autonomous vehicle is operated to travel along the selected route in the guardian mode. In the guardian mode at least one capability of a first plurality of capabilities of the autonomous vehicle is disabled.
A swing and drop tailgate (110) is configured to undergo two distinct motions, each with advantages depending on circumstances. The swing and drop tailgate (110) can undergo a rotation motion about a hinge (752,753), as well as a swing down motion via a linkage (706 and 707, 708 and 709). The swing down motion allows closer access to the bed (104), and extends less far from the rear of the vehicle (102) as compared to the drop motion. The motions may be manually controlled, or actuator controlled. At least first and second latches (720 and 722, 721 and 723) may constrain motion, or prevent, of the tailgate (112). A tailgate assembly (110) includes a post assembly (114) and a tailgate (112), that may move together as a rigid body when dropping, or move relative to one another when swinging.
Methods, systems, and media for determining characteristics of roads are provided. In some embodiments, the method comprises: receiving, at a first time point, first camera information from a camera associated with a vehicle; identifying a first position of a feature of an object in front of the vehicle based on the first camera information; receiving, at an additional time point, additional camera information from the camera; identifying an updated position of the feature of the object in front of the vehicle based on the additional camera information; determining a relative motion of the feature of the object in front of the vehicle based on the first position and the updated position; and determining a characteristic of a road the vehicle is on based on the relative motion of the feature of the object in front of the vehicle.
B60G 17/015 - Suspensions élastiques permettant d'ajuster les caractéristiques des ressorts ou des amortisseurs de vibrations, de réguler la distance entre la surface porteuse et la partie suspendue du véhicule ou de bloquer la suspension pendant l'utilisation pour s'adapter aux conditions variables du véhicule ou du terrain, p. ex. en fonction de la vitesse ou de la charge les moyens de régulation comportant des éléments électriques ou électroniques
B60G 17/016 - Suspensions élastiques permettant d'ajuster les caractéristiques des ressorts ou des amortisseurs de vibrations, de réguler la distance entre la surface porteuse et la partie suspendue du véhicule ou de bloquer la suspension pendant l'utilisation pour s'adapter aux conditions variables du véhicule ou du terrain, p. ex. en fonction de la vitesse ou de la charge les moyens de régulation comportant des éléments électriques ou électroniques caractérisés par leur réponse à un mouvement ou une condition donnés ou à l'action du conducteur, lors du déplacement du véhicule
B60G 17/0165 - Suspensions élastiques permettant d'ajuster les caractéristiques des ressorts ou des amortisseurs de vibrations, de réguler la distance entre la surface porteuse et la partie suspendue du véhicule ou de bloquer la suspension pendant l'utilisation pour s'adapter aux conditions variables du véhicule ou du terrain, p. ex. en fonction de la vitesse ou de la charge les moyens de régulation comportant des éléments électriques ou électroniques caractérisés par leur réponse à un mouvement ou une condition donnés ou à l'action du conducteur, lors du déplacement du véhicule à une condition externe, p. ex. un mauvais état de la route, un vent latéral
B60G 23/00 - Suspensions des roues avec moyens automatiques pour déceler les accidents de terrain en avant des roues ou pour déplacer haut ou bas les roues en conséquence
33.
METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND MEDIA FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS TO VEHICLE FEATURES
Methods, systems, and media for controlling access to vehicle features are provided. In some embodiments, the method comprises: determining identifying information of a driver of a vehicle; receiving an indication that the driver wants to activate a feature of the vehicle; determining whether the driver is qualified to activate the feature based on the identifying information; in response to determining that the driver is not qualified to activate the feature, inhibiting activation of the feature and causing a user interface to be presented that indicates that the feature cannot be used; and in response to determining that the driver is qualified to activate the feature, activating the feature.
B60R 25/104 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules actionnant un dispositif d’alarme caractérisé par le type de signal antivol, p. ex. signaux visuels ou audibles ayant des caractéristiques spéciales
A battery system includes one or more shear walls to provide support. A shear wall may include a support structure and conductive traces to route signals or measurements without the need for wire runs. The support structure may help to maintain the arrangement of battery cells of the battery system, while the conductive traces allow voltages among the battery cells to be monitored. Busbars, or other electrical terminals, may be coupled to the conductive traces of the shear wall, and processing equipment may also be coupled to the conductive traces. Accordingly, the processing equipment may monitor voltage among the battery cells, which may allow balancing among battery modules, diagnostics, and other functions. The shear wall may be constructed of FR-4 or other circuit board material, and the conductive traces may include bonded copper, or other electronically conductive material.
H01M 2/20 - Connexions conductrices du courant pour les éléments
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
H05K 1/03 - Emploi de matériaux pour réaliser le substrat
G01R 31/3835 - Dispositions pour la surveillance de variables des batteries ou des accumulateurs, p. ex. état de charge ne faisant intervenir que des mesures de tension
35.
AIRBAG ARRANGEMENT FOR PROTECTION IN A FAR-SIDE VEHICULAR CRASH
An arrangement of two airbags (152, 154) located in a respective seatback for two adjacent seats (110, 120). The two airbags (152, 154) are configured to deploy in a center area between the two adjacent seats (110, 120) and provide support and protection for an occupant in a vehicle involved in a far-side crash.
B60R 21/207 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans les sièges du véhicule
A dual drive unit may include two motors, two power transfer mechanisms, and two output shafts. The output shafts are co-linear. The dual drive unit may include two single drive units, which may be similar to each other, coupled together at a joint, which may optionally include a clutch. A drive unit may be modular, and various components may be combined to provide power to an output shaft. For example, a drive unit may include a differential at a first interface, which may be removable, and two drive units may be coupled together at the first interface. A drive unit may have a Z configuration, wherein a motor on a first side of a vehicle powers a wheel on an opposite side of the vehicle.
B60K 1/02 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques comprenant plus d'un moteur électrique
B60K 17/08 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type de mécanisme de transmission du changement de vitesse du type mécanique
A configurable battery system may be arranged in such a way that two battery modules are connected in parallel to achieve a target maximum voltage for a load, or in series to achieve a high voltage of about double the target maximum voltage. Fast charging, at high voltage, may allow both battery modules to be charged at a charging current near a desired maximum current at the battery charger. A battery management module determines a switch configuration, coupling the battery modules in series or parallel. The battery management module applies the switch configuration to one or more switches to manage charging of the battery modules. The battery management module may receive charger capability information, local charging information, and fault information to aid in determining a switch configuration.
Utilization of shared vehicles that are structurally and reversibly reconfigurable to suit requests for particular vehicle configurations is described. Vehicle use is monitored for plural vehicles shared among multiple users/uses. In response to a first request for a first particular configuration of a vehicle, a first vehicle is selected/provided in the first particular configuration having a predetermined first feature set, the first feature set being automatically set based on the first vehicle being placed in the first particular configuration. In response to a second use request for a second particular configuration of a vehicle different from the first particular configuration, the first vehicle is selected/provided in the second particular configuration having a predetermined second feature set, the second feature set being automatically set at the first vehicle based on the first vehicle being placed in the second particular configuration, the first feature set being different from the second feature set.
B60R 16/037 - 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 le confort des occupants
B60W 50/08 - Interaction entre le conducteur et le système d'aide à la conduite
39.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODULAR COMPONENTS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES
A modular system for an automotive vehicle configured to permit removal of a removable structural module from and reattachment to an automotive vehicle is described. The system includes a removable structural module comprising a body, a support structure configured to receive and support the removable structural module and to permit the removable structural module to be releasably attached to an automotive vehicle, a sensing arrangement configured to permit confirmation of secure attachment of the removable structural module to the automotive vehicle and configured to permit identification of a predetermined type of the removable structural module, and a computer configured to identify the predetermined type of the removable structural module from among multiple possible predetermined types of removable structural modules. The removable structural module comprises multiple connecting structures that permit the removable structural module to be releasably secured to the automotive vehicle.
B60P 1/64 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge étant rapidement démontable
Methods and systems for monitoring and optimizing utilization of batteries for electric vehicles are described. Data of battery usage of electric vehicles are monitored using battery monitoring sensors at the electric vehicles for a plurality of users who share use of electric vehicles. Battery usage metrics are determined for the batteries of the electric vehicles based on the data of battery usage and determining user impact metrics based on measured quantities relating to driving of the electric vehicles for the plurality of users, the user impact metrics being indicative of degrees of driving severity placed on the vehicles associated with use habits of particular users. The battery usage metrics and the user impact metrics for the plurality of users are analyzed at a computer processing system to determine a particular user to assign to a particular electric vehicle in a given time period to counteract battery degradation of the battery in a particular electric vehicle, and a particular user is paired with the particular electric vehicle.
G06Q 10/06 - Ressources, gestion de tâches, des ressources humaines ou de projetsPlanification d’entreprise ou d’organisationModélisation d’entreprise ou d’organisation
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