A system can comprise a first set of energy storage systems, the first set of energy storage systems comprising a first cell chemistry. The system can further comprise at least a second set of energy storage systems, the at least a second set of energy storage systems comprising a second cell chemistry that can be different from the first cell chemistry. The system can further comprise a power electronic converter that can connect the first set of energy storage systems and the at least a second set of energy storage systems and that can act as a traction inverter to convert a direct current (DC) supply from the first set of energy storage systems and the at least a second set of energy storage systems to an alternating current (AC) supply to drive a motor of the electric drive unit.
B60L 58/18 - 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
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
Various systems and methods are presented regarding a threat analysis and risk assessment (TARA) system for implementation during design of a device, such as a software-defined vehicle. The system can be implemented across a manufacturing organization and combines knowledge from a range of entities, e.g., software programmers, hardware designers, network designers, and suchlike. Items and assets can be utilized to define respective features of components, e.g., defining software functionality, electronic control unit (ECU) configuration, a communication network connecting one or more ECUs and various signal inputs/outputs, etc. By representing components/features as items and assets, knowledge regarding potential/actual threats (e.g., cybersecurity attack(s)) can be respectively applied, damage scenarios and mitigation identified, threat risks assessed and reduced, with the whole system iteratively updated in response to newly derived configurations and knowledge regarding component of interest. Respective entities can apply their knowledge to supplement knowledge across the system, enabling interaction from multiple sources.
G06F 21/57 - Certification ou préservation de plates-formes informatiques fiables, p. ex. démarrages ou arrêts sécurisés, suivis de version, contrôles de logiciel système, mises à jour sécurisées ou évaluation de vulnérabilité
G06F 21/56 - Détection ou gestion de programmes malveillants, p. ex. dispositions anti-virus
Various systems and methods are presented regarding a threat analysis and risk assessment (TARA) system for implementation during design of a device, such as a software-defined vehicle. The system can be implemented across a manufacturing organization and combines knowledge from a range of entities, e.g., software programmers, hardware designers, network designers, and suchlike. Items and assets can be utilized to define respective features of components, e.g., defining software functionality, electronic control unit (ECU) configuration, a communication network connecting one or more ECUs and various signal inputs/outputs, etc. By representing components/features as items and assets, knowledge regarding potential/actual threats (e.g., cybersecurity attack(s)) can be respectively applied, damage scenarios and mitigation identified, threat risks assessed and reduced, with the whole system iteratively updated in response to newly derived configurations and knowledge regarding component of interest. Respective entities can apply their knowledge to supplement knowledge across the system, enabling interaction from multiple sources.
G06F 21/54 - Contrôle des utilisateurs, des programmes ou des dispositifs de préservation de l’intégrité des plates-formes, p. ex. des processeurs, des micrologiciels ou des systèmes d’exploitation au stade de l’exécution du programme, p. ex. intégrité de la pile, débordement de tampon ou prévention d'effacement involontaire de données par ajout de routines ou d’objets de sécurité aux programmes
G06F 21/57 - Certification ou préservation de plates-formes informatiques fiables, p. ex. démarrages ou arrêts sécurisés, suivis de version, contrôles de logiciel système, mises à jour sécurisées ou évaluation de vulnérabilité
Various systems and methods are presented regarding a threat analysis and risk assessment (TARA) system for implementation during design of a device, such as a software-defined vehicle. The system can be implemented across a manufacturing organization and combines knowledge from a range of entities, e.g., software programmers, hardware designers, network designers, and suchlike. Items and assets can be utilized to define respective features of components, e.g., defining software functionality, electronic control unit (ECU) configuration, a communication network connecting one or more ECUs and various signal inputs/outputs, etc. By representing components/features as items and assets, knowledge regarding potential/actual threats (e.g., cybersecurity attack(s)) can be respectively applied, damage scenarios and mitigation identified, threat risks assessed and reduced, with the whole system iteratively updated in response to newly derived configurations and knowledge regarding component of interest. Respective entities can apply their knowledge to supplement knowledge across the system, enabling interaction from multiple sources.
A computer-implemented method for Li-plating detection of a cell of a power battery. The method includes: obtaining a plurality of AC impedance values for the cell measured at a plurality of States of Charge (SOCs), in which the plurality of AC impedance values are measured in a non-driving state of a vehicle; fitting the AC impedance values as a function of SOC based on the plurality of AC impedance values; and calculating a goodness of fit for the function, and calculating a Li-plating score for the cell based on the goodness of fit, in which the Li-plating score is used to indicate a degree to which Li-plating occurs in the cell.
G01R 31/389 - Mesure de l’impédance interne, de la conductance interne ou des variables similaires
B60L 53/62 - Surveillance et commande des stations de charge en réponse à des paramètres de charge, p. ex. courant, tension ou charge électrique
B60L 53/66 - Transfert de données entre les stations de charge et le véhicule
B60L 58/12 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries en fonction de l'état de charge [SoC]
G01R 31/396 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour le test ou la surveillance d’éléments particuliers ou de groupes particuliers d’éléments dans une batterie
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
A bottom structure for an electric vehicle including at least a first and second beam-shaped battery modules extending in a length direction. Each module is formed by a number interconnected cells and has two longitudinal sides, two transverse sides and a top side covered by a cover plate. The modules are mutually interconnected along their longitudinal sides via an adhesive.
Various systems and methods are presented regarding a threat analysis and risk assessment (TARA) system for implementation during design of a device, such as a software-defined vehicle. The system can be implemented across a manufacturing organization and combines knowledge from a range of entities, e.g., software programmers, hardware designers, network designers, and suchlike. Items and assets can be utilized to define respective features of components, e.g., defining software functionality, electronic control unit (ECU) configuration, a communication network connecting one or more ECUs and various signal inputs/outputs, etc. By representing components/features as items and assets, knowledge regarding potential/actual threats (e.g., cybersecurity attack(s)) can be respectively applied, damage scenarios and mitigation identified, threat risks assessed and reduced, with the whole system iteratively updated in response to newly derived configurations and knowledge regarding component of interest. Respective entities can apply their knowledge to supplement knowledge across the system, enabling interaction from multiple sources.
G06F 21/57 - Certification ou préservation de plates-formes informatiques fiables, p. ex. démarrages ou arrêts sécurisés, suivis de version, contrôles de logiciel système, mises à jour sécurisées ou évaluation de vulnérabilité
Various systems and methods are presented regarding a threat analysis and risk assessment (TARA) system for implementation during design of a device, such as a software-defined vehicle. The system can be implemented across a manufacturing organization and combines knowledge from a range of entities, e.g., software programmers, hardware designers, network designers, and suchlike. Items and assets can be utilized to define respective features of components, e.g., defining software functionality, electronic control unit (ECU) configuration, a communication network connecting one or more ECUs and various signal inputs/outputs, etc. By representing components/features as items and assets, knowledge regarding potential/actual threats (e.g., cybersecurity attack(s)) can be respectively applied, damage scenarios and mitigation identified, threat risks assessed and reduced, with the whole system iteratively updated in response to newly derived configurations and knowledge regarding component of interest. Respective entities can apply their knowledge to supplement knowledge across the system, enabling interaction from multiple sources.
G06F 21/57 - Certification ou préservation de plates-formes informatiques fiables, p. ex. démarrages ou arrêts sécurisés, suivis de version, contrôles de logiciel système, mises à jour sécurisées ou évaluation de vulnérabilité
METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A STEERING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE, DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD, VEHICLE, COMPUTER PROGRAM, COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM, AND USE
The disclosure relates to a method for controlling a steering system for a vehicle. The method comprises obtaining first data indicative of a load. The method further comprises obtaining second data indicative of at least one parameter influencing the load or influencing a load capacity of the steering system. The method further comprises obtaining third data indicative of a load threshold. The load threshold is based on the second data. The method further comprises comparing the first data and the third data, and causing a load mitigation measure if the first data and the third data indicate that the load equals or exceeds the load threshold. Furthermore, a data processing apparatus, a vehicle, a computer program, a computer-readable storage medium and a use of a load mitigation measure and/or data are presented.
B62D 5/04 - Direction assistée ou à relais de puissance électrique, p. ex. au moyen d'un servomoteur relié au boîtier de direction ou faisant partie de celui-ci
B60W 10/20 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de direction
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
16.
DETECTION AND AVOIDANCE OF CAR DOORING OF CYCLISTS
Various systems and methods are presented regarding utilizing technology onboard a vehicle to minimize road traffic accidents between cyclists and vehicles. A vehicle can be operating in any of an autonomous, partially autonomous, or non-autonomous manner. By utilizing onboard technology/artificial intelligence, the vehicle can detect a cyclist navigating a street proximate to the vehicle, and further determine, if a door of the vehicle was opened, whether a car dooring incident would result involving the cyclist. In response to a determination that a car dooring incident is likely, an onboard system can prevent an occupant from opening a door likely to cause the dooring incident. Accordingly, the vehicle can preemptively adjust available operations to prevent a car dooring incident.
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
G06V 40/16 - Visages humains, p. ex. parties du visage, croquis ou expressions
G06V 40/20 - Mouvements ou comportement, p. ex. reconnaissance des gestes
An automated lane keeping system for a vehicle, including first, second, and third environmental sensors; a processing unit including first and second processors each of which is electrically connected to the first to third environmental sensors; and a control unit configured to: determine an availability condition for an asymmetric mode of an automated lane keeping function is met; if it is determined that the availability condition for the asymmetric mode is met, control the sensor unit and the processing unit to switch the automated lane keeping function to the asymmetric mode from a default mode. In the default mode, the second processor receives and processes the first sensor data, while the first processor receives and processes the second and third sensor data; in the asymmetric mode, the first and second processors respectively receive and process the second and third sensor data.
Architectures or techniques are provided for partitioning the battery cell array of an electric vehicle into distinct battery groups or partitions that independently power in-wheel electric machines or motors in a dedicated manner. Instead of the entire battery cell array being used to power all in-wheel electric machines with independent control being managed by in-wheel inverters, the various battery partitions can be respectively dedicated to powering a different in-wheel electric machine or machines. Thus, in-wheel inverters and associated components can be removed or reduced, as independent control can be effectuated by independent partitions instead of independent inverter systems.
H01M 10/42 - Procédés ou dispositions pour assurer le fonctionnement ou l'entretien des éléments secondaires ou des demi-éléments secondaires
H02K 11/00 - Association structurelle de machines dynamo-électriques à des organes électriques ou à des dispositifs de blindage, de surveillance ou de protection
24.
ASSEMBLY COMPRISING STUD MEMBER WITH ANTI-SLIPPING FEATURE
An assembly for supporting pulling forces of a suspension member of a vehicle comprises a stud member comprising a shaft portion having one or more ribs extending in a radial direction on an outer wall of the shaft portion, a clamping member comprising a main body with a bore defined by an inside wall and arranged to receive the shaft portion, and a fastening member arranged to fasten the clamping member around the shaft portion when the shaft portion is inside the bore, wherein the main body of the clamping member is made of a first material, and the shaft portion of the stud member is made of a second material, and wherein the first material is softer than the second material.
A computer-implemented method for reducing a risk of a collision of a road user with a rear-end of a vehicle. The method includes obtaining first data indicative of a position of the road user in a zone behind the rear-end of the vehicle, obtaining second data indicative of the road user being a vulnerable road user, and providing a control instruction for controlling the vehicle for reducing the risk of the rear-end collision based on the first data and the second data.
A piston for an air spring of a motor vehicle, an air spring and a motor vehicle. The piston includes a central rod; and a housing, including a top bracket, a bottom bracket and an external frame, where the top bracket is fixedly installed at a first end of the central rod, the bottom bracket is fixedly installed at a second end of the central rod opposite to the first end, and the external frame is connected between the top bracket and the bottom bracket around the central rod, the external frame is elastically deformable, so that an outline shape of the external frame is changeable to change a stiffness curve of the air spring.
F16F 9/04 - Ressorts, amortisseurs de vibrations, amortisseurs de chocs ou amortisseurs de mouvement de structure similaire, utilisant un fluide ou moyen équivalent comme agent d'amortissement utilisant un gaz uniquement dans une chambre à paroi flexible
27.
METHOD, APPARATUS, STORAGE MEDIUM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR NOISE PREDICTION OF VEHICLE MODEL
A method, an apparatus, a storage medium and a computer program product for noise prediction of a vehicle model. There is provided a method for noise prediction of a vehicle model, which includes: training a noise prediction model based on historical test data of the vehicle and corresponding historical road noise data; obtaining predictive road noise data by inputting test data of the vehicle model into a trained noise prediction model; and obtaining contributions of various parameters in the test data to the predictive road noise data by analyzing the predictive road noise data with a SHAP explaining module.
An integrated power conversion system for an electric vehicle including: an electric motor utilizing open stator windings; a direct-current-to-alternating-current (DCAC) inverter/power converter electrically coupled to an end of the open stator windings; and a battery group electrically coupled to the inverter/power converter; where the integrated power conversion system is adapted to be selectively operated in all of a traction mode, a lower voltage direct-current (DC) charging mode, a higher voltage DC charging mode, and an alternating current (AC) charging mode. The integrated power conversion system may also include: another DCAC inverter/power converter electrically coupled to another end of the open stator windings opposite the inverter/power converter; and another battery group electrically coupled to the other inverter/power converter, where the other battery group is isolated from the battery group. The DCAC inverters/power converters may be 2-level or multilevel.
B60L 53/22 - Détails de structure ou aménagements des convertisseurs de charge spécialement adaptés pour recharger des véhicules électriques
B60L 53/24 - Procédés de chargement de batteries spécialement adaptées aux véhicules électriquesStations de charge ou équipements de charge embarqués pour ces batteriesÉchange d'éléments d’emmagasinage d'énergie dans les véhicules électriques caractérisés par des convertisseurs situés dans le véhicule utilisant le convertisseur de propulsion du véhicule pour la charge
H02M 1/44 - Circuits ou dispositions pour corriger les interférences électromagnétiques dans les convertisseurs ou les onduleurs
H02M 3/158 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant continu en une puissance de sortie en courant continu sans transformation intermédiaire en courant alternatif par convertisseurs statiques utilisant des tubes à décharge avec électrode de commande ou des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec électrode de commande utilisant des dispositifs du type triode ou transistor exigeant l'application continue d'un signal de commande utilisant uniquement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec commande automatique de la tension ou du courant de sortie, p. ex. régulateurs à commutation comprenant plusieurs dispositifs à semi-conducteurs comme dispositifs de commande finale pour une charge unique
H02M 7/5387 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant continu en une puissance de sortie en courant alternatif sans possibilité de réversibilité par convertisseurs statiques utilisant des tubes à décharge avec électrode de commande ou des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec électrode de commande utilisant des dispositifs du type triode ou transistor exigeant l'application continue d'un signal de commande utilisant uniquement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. onduleurs à impulsions à un seul commutateur dans une configuration en pont
29.
ENVIRONMENT-AWARE PATH PLANNING FOR A SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE USING DYNAMIC STEP-SIZE SEARCH
A system and method of planning a path for an autonomous vehicle from the vehicle's initial configuration to the goal configuration which is collision-free, kinematically-feasible, and near-minimal in length. The vehicle is equipped with a plurality of perception sensors such as lidar, camera, etc., and is configured to operate in an autonomous mode. An onboard computing device is configured to process the sensor data and provide a dynamic occupancy grid map of the surrounding environment in real-time. Based on the occupancy grid map, the path planner can quickly calculate a collision-free and dynamically feasible path towards the goal configuration for the vehicle to follow.
Various systems and methods are presented regarding controlling access to a vehicle. Access of the vehicle, by a second device, can be controlled by a first device utilizing authentication keys, access duration, and/or generation of access confirmations and access revocations. Respective timing of operations can be based on one or more timings generated by a real-time clock located on the vehicle. Further, in the event of an access confirmation not being received from the first device at a defined time, access of the second vehicle can be revoked. Communications between the respective devices can utilize short-range wireless communications. Access to the vehicle can be via controlling a digital/electronic interface, which can be further connected to a smart key configured to control operation of a vehicle door, engine/motor, and suchlike. The first device and the second device can be portable/mobile devices (e.g., one or more cellphones).
B60R 25/24 - Moyens pour enclencher ou arrêter le système antivol par des éléments d’identification électroniques comportant un code non mémorisé par l’utilisateur
B60R 25/01 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules agissant sur des systèmes ou des équipements de véhicules, p. ex. sur les portes, les sièges ou les pare-brises
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
A component for a vehicle chassis including a first connection portion for pivotably supporting the component on a vehicle structure or on another chassis component, and a second connection portion for pivotably supporting the component on a vehicle structure or on another chassis component, wherein the first connection portion and the second connection portion are arranged at opposite ends of the component. The component further includes a body portion structurally interconnecting the first connection portion and the second connection portion. A wheel bearing interface for connecting a wheel bearing part is provided on the body portion. The component is conjointly formed by a first rigid part and a second rigid part, the first rigid part including a first material and being produced by a first manufacturing process and the second rigid part including a second material and being produced by a second manufacturing process.
Various technologies and embodiments are presented to minimize/mitigate electromagnetic field (EMF) effects and electromagnetic interference (EMI) effects generated in a battery module/battery pack when the battery module/battery pack is utilized with alternating current (AC) operation. Respective electrical flowpaths are created throughout a battery module such that EMF/EMI generated in a first portion of a flowpath negates EMF/EMI generated in an adjacent second portion of a flowpath. The battery module operates as a smartcell, wherein battery module comprises a pair of clusterboards located between a first cluster of battery cells and a second cluster of battery cells, wherein the central positioning of the pair of clusterboards functions to isolate the first cluster of battery cells from the second cluster of battery cells.
H01M 10/42 - Procédés ou dispositions pour assurer le fonctionnement ou l'entretien des éléments secondaires ou des demi-éléments secondaires
H01M 50/507 - Interconnecteurs pour connecter les bornes des batteries adjacentesInterconnecteurs pour connecter les cellules en dehors d'un boîtier de batterie comprenant un arrangement de plusieurs barres omnibus réunies dans une structure de conteneur, p. ex. modules de barres omnibus
A front pillar assembly for a vehicle includes a front pillar base having a first end connectable to a roof section of a vehicle body and a second end connectable to a front section of the vehicle body. Further, the front pillar assembly includes a protection element configured to alleviate a road user impact on the front pillar assembly. The protection element is rotatably supported on the front pillar base at a hinge point such that the protection element may assume a first angular position in which the protection element substantially extends along an outer contour of the front pillar base and a second angular position in which the protection element extends away from the front pillar base. The hinge point is arranged closer to the second end than to the first end. Additionally, a protection system and a method for operating a protection element are described.
BATTERY CELL FOR A TRACTION BATTERY, BATTERY CELL STACK FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE, ELECTRIC VEHICLE, AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING A BATTERY CELL AND A BATTERY CELL STACK
The disclosure relates to battery cells and stacks for a traction battery of an electric vehicle. A corresponding battery cell for a traction battery of an electric vehicle can comprise a battery cell body having at least a first side and a second side, wherein the second side is arranged adjacent to the first side, a degassing valve arranged on the first side of the battery cell body, and a cover element covering at least a portion of the degassing valve and extending onto the second side.
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
H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
A battery pack can comprise a battery monitoring system that can monitor a battery metric of a battery cell of a battery system cluster board, in response to a determination that the battery metric satisfies a first bypass condition, enables a bypass mode applicable to the battery system cluster board, and in response to a determination that the battery metric no longer satisfies the first bypass condition, exits the bypass mode. A primary controller can in response to a determination that a second bypass condition applicable to the battery system cluster board has been satisfied, sends an instruction to the battery monitoring system to enter the bypass mode, and in response to a determination that the second bypass condition is no longer satisfied, sends an override instruction to the battery monitoring system to exit the bypass mode.
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
41.
CHARGING ASSEMBLY FOR A TRACTION BATTERY OF A VEHICLE, METHOD FOR OPERATING A CHARGING ASSEMBLY, AND VEHICLE
The disclosure relates to charging assembly for a traction battery of a vehicle. The charging assembly can comprise a first electric interface configured to receive an AC charging current or a DC charging current from a charging infrastructure, a second electric interface configured to be electrically connected to the traction battery, a third electric interface configured to be electrically connected to an on-board charger of the vehicle, a determining unit coupled to the first electric interface and configured to determine whether the AC charging current or the DC charging current is provided at the first electric interface, and a switching unit electrically coupled to the first electric interface and to the third electric interface and communicatively coupled to the determining unit.
B60L 53/20 - Procédés de chargement de batteries spécialement adaptées aux véhicules électriquesStations de charge ou équipements de charge embarqués pour ces batteriesÉchange d'éléments d’emmagasinage d'énergie dans les véhicules électriques caractérisés par des convertisseurs situés dans le véhicule
B60L 53/10 - Procédés de chargement de batteries spécialement adaptées aux véhicules électriquesStations de charge ou équipements de charge embarqués pour ces batteriesÉchange d'éléments d’emmagasinage d'énergie dans les véhicules électriques caractérisés par le transfert d’énergie entre la station de charge et le véhicule
B60L 53/16 - Connecteurs, p. ex. fiches ou prises, spécialement adaptés pour recharger des véhicules électriques
B60L 53/30 - Détails de construction des stations de charge
B60L 53/35 - Moyens pour l’ajustement automatique ou assisté de la position relative des dispositifs de charge et des véhicules
42.
OBSERVATION TIME CONFIGURATION FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE
The described technology is generally directed towards implementation of an electric vehicle (EV) as an energy generator for a vehicle to grid (V2G) power discharge operation. Energy available at a battery onboard the EV can be discharged to an electrical grid, e.g., via an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE)/wallbox. Prior to power discharge occurring, an ObservationTime can be defined, and while the duration of the ObservationTime has not been met, power discharge between the EV and the grid can be prevented. Further, power discharge can be prevented based on one or more operational conditions not being met at the EV and/or the grid. In the event of the ObservationTime, and the one or more operational conditions being met at the EV and/or the grid, power discharge can be enabled. A GridObservationCompleted parameter, having a binary configuration, can be toggled TRUE/FALSE to control the power discharge operation.
B60L 55/00 - Dispositions relatives à la fourniture d'énergie emmagasinée dans un véhicule à un réseau électrique, c.-à-d. du véhicule au réseau [V2G]
B60L 53/62 - Surveillance et commande des stations de charge en réponse à des paramètres de charge, p. ex. courant, tension ou charge électrique
B60L 53/66 - Transfert de données entre les stations de charge et le véhicule
B60R 16/033 - 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 caractérisé par l'utilisation de cellules électriques ou de batteries
G06Q 10/0631 - Planification, affectation, distribution ou ordonnancement de ressources d’entreprises ou d’organisations
Vehicle propulsion using a two-phase electric machine (e.g., using a computerized tool) is enabled. For example, a two-phase electric drivetrain can comprise a plurality of cell-level control units. Each cell-level control unit of the plurality of cell-level control units can respectively comprise one or more battery cells, an h-bridge operable as a cell-level inverter, and a DC/DC converter, in parallel with the h-bridge, that converts battery cell voltage to an output voltage. The plurality of cell-level control units can be arranged into a pair of control unit strings comprising a first control unit string and a second control unit string.
B60L 58/18 - 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
In an aspect, the disclosure relates to an electric motor a rotor; a stator; a power module section having one or more power modules of an inverter; a first channel arranged in between the stator and a first side of the power module section for conveying a coolant in between the stator and the first side of the power module section; and a second channel arranged at a second side of the power module section for conveying a coolant alongside the second side of the power module section; wherein the first side is located opposite of the second side.
H02K 9/19 - Dispositions de refroidissement ou de ventilation pour machines avec enveloppe fermée et circuit fermé de refroidissement utilisant un agent de refroidissement liquide, p. ex. de l'huile
H02K 11/33 - Circuits d’entraînement, p. ex. circuits électroniques de puissance
45.
DRIVE MODULE AND AXLE ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE, AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE
The disclosure relates to a drive module (20) for an electric vehicle. The drive module (20) comprises an electric machine (22) having a rotor (28) and a stator (30), wherein the rotor (28) is at least partially ring-shaped and defines a reception space (32) provided radially and axially inside the rotor (28). The drive module (20) also comprises a differential gear unit (34). Moreover, the drive module (20) comprises a first single-stage cylindrical gear unit (36) having a first output interface (40) configured to be drivingly coupled to a wheel (18a) and a second single-stage cylindrical gear unit (38) having a second output interface (44) configured to be drivingly coupled to a wheel (18b). The differential gear unit (34) is at least partially arranged in the reception space (32) and the differential gear unit (34) is drivingly coupled to the rotor (28). The first cylindrical gear unit (36) and the second cylindrical gear unit (38) are drivingly coupled to the differential gear unit (34). Furthermore, an axle assembly (16) for an electric vehicle, and an electric vehicle are shown.
In an aspect, the disclosure relates to a clutch assembly for selectively coupling one of a first output shaft and a second output shaft with an input shaft, wherein the clutch assembly comprises: an input flange configured for coupling to the input shaft; a first coupling means rotatable around a first axis; a second coupling means rotatable around a second axis; a first output flange configured for coupling to the first output shaft; and a second output flange configured for coupling to the second output shaft; and a biasing means. Moreover, a transmission unit is presented. The transmission unit comprises the clutch assembly, the input shaft which is drivingly connected to the input flange, the first output shaft drivingly connected to the first output flange and the second output shaft drivingly connected to the second output flange, Furthermore, a vehicle comprising the clutch assembly or the transmission unit is presented.
F16D 21/06 - Systèmes comportant plusieurs embrayages actionnés mécaniquement pour relier de différentes manières trois arbres ou plus, ou d'autres organes de transmission au moins deux arbres d'actionnement ou deux arbres entraînés étant concentriques
According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a sensor module and a processor, wherein the processor is operable to: sense and acquire at least a portion of an interior of a vehicle via the sensor module, determine using the information of the interior of the vehicle via a machine learning module a first characteristic of a child safety seat positioned in the interior of the vehicle, retrieve using the first characteristic of the child safety seat positioned in the interior of the vehicle a specification information of the child safety seat, determine using the information of the interior of the vehicle via the machine learning module a second characteristic of a child positioned in the child safety seat, compare the second characteristic of the child with the specification information of the child safety seat, and recommend a suitability of the child safety seat.
G01S 13/86 - Combinaisons de systèmes radar avec des systèmes autres que radar, p. ex. sonar, chercheur de direction
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61B 5/05 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiquesMesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio
A61B 5/107 - Mesure de dimensions corporelles, p. ex. la taille du corps entier ou de parties de celui-ci
G01S 13/89 - Radar ou systèmes analogues, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques pour la cartographie ou la représentation
G06V 20/40 - ScènesÉléments spécifiques à la scène dans le contenu vidéo
G06V 20/59 - Contexte ou environnement de l’image à l’intérieur d’un véhicule, p. ex. concernant l’occupation des sièges, l’état du conducteur ou les conditions de l’éclairage intérieur
G06V 40/20 - Mouvements ou comportement, p. ex. reconnaissance des gestes
A system is described herein. The system comprises sensor modules; a memory; and a processor storing instructions in the memory that, when executed, causes the processor to: receive data comprising vehicle compartment features, occupant features and external environmental conditions from the sensor modules; determine a current setup of a seat belt and a current posture of an occupant based on the vehicle compartment features and the occupant features, respectively; determine critical features of the occupant based on at least one of the current posture of the occupant, the current setup of the seat belt and the external environment conditions; determine a deviation from the current setup of the seat belt based on at least one of the critical features of the occupant and the external environmental conditions; and communicate a command to actuators for changing a current height of the seat belt to an optimal height according to the deviation.
In an aspect the disclosure relates to a method for controlling a thermal management system of an electric vehicle wherein the thermal management system comprises: a cabin air conditioning system configured to control a temperature in a passenger cabin of the electric vehicle; and a traction battery thermal management system configured to control a temperature of a traction battery of the electric vehicle; and the method comprising causing a heat transfer from the cabin air conditioning system to the traction battery thermal management system.
B60H 1/00 - Dispositifs de chauffage, de refroidissement ou de ventilation
B60L 58/27 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries pour la commande de la température des batteries par chauffage
H01M 10/613 - Refroidissement ou maintien du froid
H01M 10/6569 - Fluides qui subissent un changement ou une transition de phase liquide-gaz, p. ex. évaporation ou condensation
H01M 10/663 - Relations d'échange de chaleur entre les éléments et d'autres systèmes, p. ex. chauffage central ou piles à combustibles le système étant un climatiseur ou un moteur
H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
A method for establishing a deep learning based convolutional neural network model, in which the convolutional neural network model is used to evaluating the quality of a vehicle's brake disc, and comprises a feature extraction network, an anchor box detection network and a classification and regression network; and the classification and regression network further comprises a first fully connected layer, a second fully connected layer, and a regularization layer between the first fully connected layer and the second fully connected layer.
G06V 10/82 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant les réseaux neuronaux
G06V 10/80 - Fusion, c.-à-d. combinaison des données de diverses sources au niveau du capteur, du prétraitement, de l’extraction des caractéristiques ou de la classification
54.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSMITTING SIGNALS TO ADJUST FUNCTIONS OF A CAR FOR A PERIOD OF USE
According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a communication module and a processor, wherein the processor storing instructions in a non-transitory memory that, when executed, cause the processor to determine an identity of an occupant; establish a first connection, by sending a first connection request via the communication module, to a first device; receive a first message from the first device, wherein the first message comprises an occupant profile comprising a vehicle setting; establish a second connection, by sending a second connection request via the communication module, to a second device; and receive a second message from the second device, wherein the second message comprises a limitation setting and a priority level.
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
SYSTEM AND METHOD USES V2X COMMUNICATION TO IDENTIFY AN ERRATIC DRIVER AND COMMUNICATES INFORMATION ABOUT A VEHICLE DRIVEN ERRATICALLY TO OTHER VEHICLES
According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising, a communication module, and a processor; wherein the processor storing instructions in a non-transitory memory that, when executed, cause the processor to receive, a first message by a host vehicle via the communication module from a source, wherein the first message comprises information on an erratic vehicle, wherein the information comprises one or more of a license plate number, a make and model, a color, a first contact zone, a location of the erratic vehicle, and a direction of travel of the erratic vehicle; and transmit a second message, via the communication module, to alert a second vehicle, wherein the second message comprises a part of the first message, a second contact zone, and an evasive action for the second vehicle.
G08G 1/01 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande
G08G 1/017 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande par identification des véhicules
G08G 1/0967 - Systèmes impliquant la transmission d'informations pour les grands axes de circulation, p. ex. conditions météorologiques, limites de vitesse
A system is described. The system comprises one or more adapters; a first entity; a second entity; and a host smart charge receiver. The host smart charge receiver comprises a processor storing instructions that, when executed, causes the processor to: determine presence of adapters coupled to a host vehicle; recognize at least one of the first entity and the second entity that are coupled to the host vehicle; establish a connection between the host vehicle, the first entity, and the second entity; analyze at least one of first charge and second charge received from the first entity and the second entity, respectively; select at least one of the first entity and the second entity for charging battery packs of the host vehicle based on at least one of a charging specification, a charging requirement, and a cost of charging; and provide an optimal charge to the battery packs.
According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a sensor, a communication module and a processor, wherein the processor is operable to detect, via a detection module, a first identity of a first occupant of a vehicle; connect, via the communication module, to a first device of the first occupant; retrieve, a first occupant profile, wherein the first occupant profile comprises a first vehicle setting; detect, via the detection module, a second identity of a second occupant of the vehicle; connect, via the communication module, to a second device of the second occupant; retrieve, a second occupant profile, wherein the second occupant profile comprises a second vehicle setting; adjust, via a conflict resolution module, the first vehicle setting and the second vehicle setting based on the first occupant profile and the second occupant profile; and apply, the first vehicle setting and the second vehicle setting to the vehicle.
According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a communication module and a processor, wherein the processor storing instructions in a non-transitory memory that, when executed, cause the processor to establish a connection, by sending a connection request via the communication module of a vehicle, to a user device; receive, a first message from the user device, wherein the first message comprises an occupant profile comprising a vehicle setting corresponding to the vehicle and a priority level; determine, a modification in the vehicle setting; and transmit a second message via the communication module to the user device, wherein the second message comprises a modified vehicle setting configured for updating the occupant profile.
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 50/00 - Détails des systèmes d'aide à la conduite des véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier
H04W 4/40 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p. ex. communication véhicule-piétons
62.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING SIGNALS TO ADJUST FUNCTIONS OF A CAR FOR A PERIOD OF USE
According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a communication module and a processor, wherein the processor storing instructions in a non-transitory memory that, when executed, cause the processor to determine an identity of an occupant; establish a first connection, by sending a first connection request via the communication module, to a first device;
receive a first message from the first device, wherein the first message comprises an occupant profile comprising a vehicle setting; establish a second connection, by sending a second connection request via the communication module, to a second device; and receive a second message from the second device, wherein the second message comprises a limitation setting and a priority level.
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
63.
SYSTEM AND METHOD TO ANTICIPATE A COLLISION FROM AN ERRATIC DRIVER
According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising, a sensor, a communication module, and a processor, wherein the processor storing instructions in a non-transitory memory that, when executed, cause the processor to scan, via the sensor of a host vehicle at a first frequency to observe surroundings for an erratic behavior, determine an erratic vehicle by analyzing for the erratic behavior, scan via the sensor at a second frequency to determine an identity of the erratic vehicle and analyze a traffic condition around the erratic vehicle, determine a possibility of a collision, alert via the communication module a nearby vehicle by sending a message, and determine an evasive action to avoid the collision.
B60W 30/09 - Entreprenant une action automatiquement pour éviter la collision, p. ex. en freinant ou tournant
G08B 25/00 - Systèmes d'alarme dans lesquels l'emplacement du lieu où existe la condition déclenchant l'alarme est signalé à une station centrale, p. ex. systèmes télégraphiques d'incendie ou de police
G08G 1/01 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande
G08G 1/017 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande par identification des véhicules
G08G 1/0967 - Systèmes impliquant la transmission d'informations pour les grands axes de circulation, p. ex. conditions météorologiques, limites de vitesse
64.
PORTABLE APPARATUS FOR DISCHARGING AND RECEIVING CHARGE FROM MULTIPLE ENTITIES
A system is described. The system comprises one or more adapters; a first entity; a second entity; and a host smart charge receiver. The host smart charge receiver comprises a processor storing instructions in non-transitory memory that, when executed, causes the processor to: determine presence of the adapters electrically coupled to a host vehicle; recognize at least one of the first entity and the second entity that are electrically coupled to the host vehicle through the adapters; establish a connection between the host vehicle, the first entity, and the second entity; communicate a command to one of the first entity and the second entity to function as an extension charger based on a first charge and a second charge received; and provide an optimal charge to first battery packs of the host vehicle by providing at least one of the first charge and the second charge.
B60L 53/65 - Surveillance et commande des stations de charge impliquant l'identification des véhicules ou de leurs types de batteries
B60L 53/66 - Transfert de données entre les stations de charge et le véhicule
B60L 58/12 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries en fonction de l'état de charge [SoC]
65.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONFIGURING FUNCTIONS OF A CAR BASED ON USER PROFILE
According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a sensor, a communication module; and a processor, wherein the processor storing instructions in a non-transitory memory that, when executed, cause the processor to detect, via a detection module comprising the sensor, an identity of an occupant of a vehicle; connect, via the communication module, to a first device; retrieve, an occupant profile, wherein the occupant profile comprises a vehicle setting and a limitation setting, wherein the limitation setting comprises a priority level; apply, the vehicle setting to the vehicle; apply, the limitation setting to the vehicle; and wherein the system is operable to be a component of the vehicle.
A method for predicting the mechanical properties of a casting part based on the flow distances of an aluminum alloy melt, a method for designing a casting die for mega casting, and an aluminum alloy casting part produced through the casting die thus designed. By applying the method, the mechanical properties of the large components produced by mega casting within a specified process parameter window, especially at a specified injection speed, can be predicted and controlled, thereby the automation in automobile manufacture is improved, and the design and properties of the mega-casting products are optimized.
B22D 17/22 - Moules métalliquesPlaques de moulesSupports de moulesÉquipement de refroidissement des moulesAccessoires pour l'extraction et l'éjection des pièces hors du moule
C22C 21/02 - Alliages à base d'aluminium avec le silicium comme second constituant majeur
A system for reducing spine load during a collision. The system includes a seat assembly for a vehicle. The seat assembly includes a seat having a seat bottom, and further includes a linkage structure for coupling the seat bottom to a floor structure. The linkage structure enables movement of the seat bottom during a collision of the vehicle.
B60N 2/427 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules à des fins particulières ou pour des véhicules particuliers le siège étant construit pour protéger son occupant des effets des forces d'accélération anormales, p. ex. sièges anticollision ou sièges de sécurité le siège ou ses parties constitutives se déplaçant lors d'une collision
B60N 2/42 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules à des fins particulières ou pour des véhicules particuliers le siège étant construit pour protéger son occupant des effets des forces d'accélération anormales, p. ex. sièges anticollision ou sièges de sécurité
69.
INTEGRATED COMPRESSORS, AND SYSTEMS AND VEHICLES COMPRISING INTEGRATED COMPRESSORS
An integrated compressor for a vehicle, the integrated compressor comprising: a motor; an inverter connected to or integrated into the motor; a control unit electrically connected to the inverter to control the starting and stopping of the motor via the inverter; characterized in that the integrated compressor comprises: a first compression chamber and a second compression chamber, which are connected to the motor, respectively; a first two-position-two-way valve connected to the first compression chamber; a second two-position-two-way valve connected to the second compression chamber; and a first inlet line which receives ambient air input at one end and is connected to the second compression chamber at the other end. The present invention also discloses a system in a vehicle comprising an on-board refrigerator, an air suspension device, and the integrated compressor connected to both.
B60G 17/056 - Distributeurs ou soupapes de régulation
F04B 35/04 - Pompes à piston spécialement adaptées aux fluides compressibles et caractérisées par les moyens d'entraînement de leurs organes de travail ou par leur combinaison avec les machines motrices ou moteurs qui les entraînent ou bien par leurs adaptations à cet effet, non prévues ailleurs les moyens étant électriques
F04B 49/22 - Commande des "machines", pompes ou installations de pompage ou mesures de sécurité les concernant non prévues dans les groupes ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes par clapets
A passenger safety console assembly for a vehicle. The passenger safety console assembly includes at least one structural member coupled to a body in white portion of the vehicle, where the at least one structural member is positioned behind an instrument panel. The at least one structural member spans only a portion of a distance between side structures of the vehicle.
B60R 21/205 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le tableau de bord
71.
SPATIAL ADHESIVE MAPPING METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A VEHICLE MANUFACTURING PROCESS
A spatial adhesive mapping method, including: identifying a part of a vehicle; applying an adhesive bead to the part; generating a three-dimensional adhesive map of the adhesive bead; and comparing the three-dimensional adhesive map to a three-dimensional adhesive envelope to determine if the adhesive bead is acceptable or unacceptable. The spatial adhesive mapping method may further include: performing a teardown inspection of the part to determine if the adhesive bead is acceptable or unacceptable; validating the three-dimensional adhesive envelope when it is determined that the adhesive bead is acceptable based on the teardown inspection; and modifying the three-dimensional adhesive envelope when it is determined that the adhesive bead is unacceptable based on the teardown inspection.
G06F 30/15 - Conception de véhicules, d’aéronefs ou d’embarcations
B05C 5/02 - Appareillages dans lesquels un liquide ou autre matériau fluide est projeté, versé ou répandu sur la surface de l'ouvrage à partir d'un dispositif de sortie en contact, ou presque en contact, avec l'ouvrage
72.
PROVIDING A TRANSPARENT VIEW OF AN EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT FROM INSIDE A VEHICLE
A system for providing a transparent view of an external environment from inside a vehicle. The system includes at least one portion of the vehicle that is a visual obstruction of a portion of an external environment from a perspective of an interior position in the vehicle. The system further includes at least one perception sensor, wherein the at least one perception sensor captures images of the external environment. The system further includes at least one display positioned inside the vehicle, wherein the display presents a transparent view that represents the portion of the external environment that is obstructed from the perspective of the interior position in the vehicle.
B60R 1/23 - Dispositions de visualisation en temps réel pour les conducteurs ou les passagers utilisant des systèmes de capture d'images optiques, p. ex. des caméras ou des systèmes vidéo spécialement adaptés pour être utilisés dans ou sur des véhicules pour visualiser une zone extérieure au véhicule, p. ex. l’extérieur du véhicule avec un champ de vision prédéterminé
73.
PROVIDING AWARENESS OF OBJECTS LOCATED IN THE PATH OF A VEHICLE
A method for providing awareness of objects located in a path of a vehicle. The method includes capturing data on an external environment using at least one perception sensor. The method further includes detecting one or more objects in the path of the vehicle based on the data that is captured. The method further includes estimating locations of the one or more objects in the path of the vehicle. The method further includes presenting one or more virtual objects using at least one display positioned inside the vehicle, where the one or more virtual objects represent the one or more objects that are detected.
B60Q 9/00 - Agencement ou adaptation des dispositifs de signalisation non prévus dans l'un des groupes principaux
B60R 1/24 - Dispositions de visualisation en temps réel pour les conducteurs ou les passagers utilisant des systèmes de capture d'images optiques, p. ex. des caméras ou des systèmes vidéo spécialement adaptés pour être utilisés dans ou sur des véhicules pour visualiser une zone extérieure au véhicule, p. ex. l’extérieur du véhicule avec un champ de vision prédéterminé à l’avant du véhicule
G06T 7/70 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras
74.
SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR LOCATING AVAILABLE CHARGERS
A system is described. The system comprises: a sensor module and a control module. The control module comprises a processor and a memory. The memory comprising a sensor control module that when executed by the processor causes the processor to: determine a first state-of-charge of one or more batteries of a vehicle; determine whether the first state-of-charge is below a threshold charge level; determine one or more first geographical ranges comprising one or more first charging stations based on the first state-of-charge; determine charge consumption factors that influence charge consumption in the batteries; estimate the charge consumption based on the charge consumption factors; determine a second state-of-charge based on the charge consumption; determine one or more second geographical ranges comprising one or more second charging stations based on the second state-of-charge; and reserve one or more charging sessions with the one or more second charging stations for charging the batteries.
G01C 21/34 - Recherche d'itinéraireGuidage en matière d'itinéraire
B60L 58/12 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries en fonction de l'état de charge [SoC]
B60L 58/16 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries en fonction du vieillissement de la batterie, p. ex. du nombre de cycles de charge ou de l'état de santé [SoH]
G01R 31/382 - Dispositions pour la surveillance de variables des batteries ou des accumulateurs, p. ex. état de charge
G01R 31/392 - Détermination du vieillissement ou de la dégradation de la batterie, p. ex. état de santé
A system is described. The system comprises: a sensor module; and a control module. The control module comprises: a processor; and a memory. The processor is operable to: scan one of a vehicle, and at least one of one or more images and one or more videos of the vehicle; retrieve information of a reserved charging session of the vehicle; communicate a first message to automatically maneuver the vehicle to a reserved charging spot; communicate a second message to a robotic arm to automatically plug a charger to a charging port of the vehicle and provide a predefined charge for a predefined charge duration; communicate a third message to the robotic arm to automatically unplug the charger upon completion of the predefined charge to the vehicle for the predefined charge duration; and communicate a fourth message to automatically maneuver the vehicle away from the reserved charging spot.
B60L 53/37 - Moyens pour l’ajustement automatique ou assisté de la position relative des dispositifs de charge et des véhicules utilisant une détermination optique de la position, p. ex. à l'aide de caméras
A system is described. The system comprises a charging station locator. The charging station locator comprises a memory; and a processor. The processor is operable to monitor charging stations within a predefined distance to a vehicle; determine whether the vehicle is in a predefined proximity to a reserved charging station; communicate a first status inquiry to the reserved charging station; receive a first message comprising at least one of a first operational status and a first occupancy status of the reserved charging station; provide a first route to the reserved charging station onto a display when the first operational status and the first occupancy status is received as available; and determine a subsequent charging station and provide a second route to the subsequent charging station onto the display when at least one of the first operational status and the first occupancy status is received as occupied.
Embodiments relates to systems and methods to calculate a tire pressure scheme to be utilized by a tire of a vehicle during a trip, communicate a command to the tire pressure control apparatus, to adjust tire pressure of a tire based on the tire pressure scheme, detect a problem encountered in adjusting the tire pressure of the tire based on the tire pressure scheme, generate an alert regarding the problem via a driver assistance interface, and recommend an action to be taken to mitigate the problem.
B60C 23/00 - Dispositifs pour mesurer, signaler, commander ou distribuer la pression ou la température des pneumatiques, spécialement adaptés pour être montés sur des véhiculesAgencement sur les véhicules des dispositifs de gonflage des pneumatiques, p. ex. des pompes ou des réservoirsAménagements pour refroidir les pneumatiques
B60C 23/04 - Dispositifs avertisseurs actionnés par la pression du pneumatique montés sur la roue ou le pneumatique
78.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTIVE TIRE PRESSURE CONTROL AND RECOMMENDATION OF ROUTING
Embodiments relate to systems and methods for receiving a location for a destination, determining a current location, estimating a tire-wear status of a tire, determining an optimal tire pressure of the tire, recommending a route from the current location to the destination based on the optimal tire pressure, determining a tire pressure scheme based on the optimal tire pressure and the route, and communicating a command to a tire pressure control apparatus for adjustment of a current tire pressure of the tire based on the tire pressure scheme.
B60C 23/00 - Dispositifs pour mesurer, signaler, commander ou distribuer la pression ou la température des pneumatiques, spécialement adaptés pour être montés sur des véhiculesAgencement sur les véhicules des dispositifs de gonflage des pneumatiques, p. ex. des pompes ou des réservoirsAménagements pour refroidir les pneumatiques
79.
METHOD OF DETERMINING IMPACT OF ITEMS ATTACHED TO THE CAR
According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a communication module and a processor, wherein the processor is operable to determine, that an item is attached to a vehicle forming a vehicle combination; establish, a connection via the communication module, between the vehicle and the item; receive, a message from the item comprising a specification of the item, wherein the specification comprises a length of the item, a height of the item, and a weight of the item; calculate, an overall length, an overall height, and an overall weight of the vehicle combination; and determine, a safety zone for the vehicle combination.
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
B60W 30/08 - Anticipation ou prévention de collision probable ou imminente
A method for providing adaptive ground clearance of a vehicle. The method includes capturing data on an external environment using at least one perception sensor, where the data on the external environment includes data on a ground surface on a path of the vehicle. The method further includes detecting at least one object in the path of the vehicle based on the data that is captured. The method further includes estimating an object height of the at least one object. The method further includes adjusting a ground clearance height of the vehicle based on an estimated object height of the at least one object in response to the estimated object height being greater than the ground clearance height of the vehicle such that an adjusted ground clearance height of the vehicle is greater than the estimated object height.
B60W 30/095 - Prévision du trajet ou de la probabilité de collision
B60C 23/00 - Dispositifs pour mesurer, signaler, commander ou distribuer la pression ou la température des pneumatiques, spécialement adaptés pour être montés sur des véhiculesAgencement sur les véhicules des dispositifs de gonflage des pneumatiques, p. ex. des pompes ou des réservoirsAménagements pour refroidir les pneumatiques
B60W 10/22 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de suspension
B60W 40/06 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés aux conditions ambiantes liés à l'état de la route
81.
INITIATING A SAFETY PROCEDURE FOR DECELERATING A VEHICLE
The disclosure relates to initiating a safety procedure for decelerating a vehicle. A corresponding method can comprise obtaining, by a device comprising a processor, first data indicative of at least one driving parameter of the vehicle, obtaining, by the device, second data indicative of a driver awareness of a driver of the vehicle, initiating, by the device, a driver responsiveness check based on the first data and the second data, and initiating, by the device, the safety procedure if the driver responsiveness check is indicative of a fail of the driver responsiveness check.
A tire inflation device and a tire inflation system. The tire inflation device is at least partially integrated with a wheel hub bearing comprising a stationary outer ring and a rotatable inner ring and comprises: an engagement port extending through an axial end of the outer ring; an adapter engaged to the engagement port to form a first air passage; a second air passage disposed in the inner ring and in fluid communication with a tire; and a sealing assembly comprising first and second sealing components, the first sealing component comprising a first end abutting against the axial end and the second sealing component comprising a second end abutting against the inner ring, wherein the second sealing component is rotatably engaged to the first sealing component to form an annular air passage fluidly communicating the first air passage to the second air passage.
B60C 23/00 - Dispositifs pour mesurer, signaler, commander ou distribuer la pression ou la température des pneumatiques, spécialement adaptés pour être montés sur des véhiculesAgencement sur les véhicules des dispositifs de gonflage des pneumatiques, p. ex. des pompes ou des réservoirsAménagements pour refroidir les pneumatiques
A brake booster pushrod to pedal interface cage includes a plurality of side walls; a front face connecting to each of the plurality of side walls at or near a first side of the plurality of side walls, the front face including a recess for receiving an end of a booster pushrod; and at least one weakened portion configured to allow the booster pushrod to move through the front face at a predetermined force.
According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a communication module and a processor, wherein the processor is operable to determine, that an item is attached to a vehicle forming a vehicle combination, establish, a connection via the communication module, between the vehicle and the item that is attached to the vehicle, initiate, a communication via a connector with the item, wherein the communication comprises a message comprising a specification of the item, wherein the specification comprises one or more sensors associated with the item, connect, with the one or more sensors associated with the item, receive, active data from the one or more sensors associated with the item, determine, using the active data, a surrounding of the vehicle combination for situational awareness; and modify, adaptively a safety zone.
B60D 1/62 - Dispositifs auxiliaires comportant des conduites d'alimentation, des circuits électriques ou analogues
G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
85.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTIVE TIRE PRESSURE CONTROL
Embodiments relate to methods and system for adaptive tire pressure management, the system comprising a tire pressure control apparatus; a processor comprising a monitoring module and a tire pressure module; and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory comprising instructions executable by the processor to receive data, comprising a first tire pressure of a tire of a vehicle, a weather condition and a road condition; determine a second tire pressure of the tire based on the weather condition and the road condition; determine a requirement for adjustment of the first tire pressure to the second tire pressure for the tire; and communicate a command to the tire pressure control apparatus for adjusting the first tire pressure to the second tire pressure.
B60C 23/00 - Dispositifs pour mesurer, signaler, commander ou distribuer la pression ou la température des pneumatiques, spécialement adaptés pour être montés sur des véhiculesAgencement sur les véhicules des dispositifs de gonflage des pneumatiques, p. ex. des pompes ou des réservoirsAménagements pour refroidir les pneumatiques
86.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTIVE TIRE PRESSURE CONTROL
An embodiment relates to a systems comprising a tire pressure control apparatus, a processor comprising a monitoring module and a tire pressure module, and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory comprising instructions executable by the processor to receive a route, determine an optimal tire pressure for a tire of a vehicle based on at least one of a terrain and a weather condition prior to a trip along the route, determine a tire pressure scheme prior to the trip based on the route, wherein the tire pressure scheme comprises a first tire pressure configuration for a first segment of the trip and a second tire pressure configuration for a second segment of the trip, identify a location along the route for adjusting a current tire pressure based on the tire pressure scheme, and communicate a command to the tire pressure control apparatus for adjusting the current tire pressure to the first tire pressure configuration for the first segment of the trip and the second tire pressure configuration for the second segment of the trip.
B60C 23/00 - Dispositifs pour mesurer, signaler, commander ou distribuer la pression ou la température des pneumatiques, spécialement adaptés pour être montés sur des véhiculesAgencement sur les véhicules des dispositifs de gonflage des pneumatiques, p. ex. des pompes ou des réservoirsAménagements pour refroidir les pneumatiques
B60C 23/04 - Dispositifs avertisseurs actionnés par la pression du pneumatique montés sur la roue ou le pneumatique
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTIVE TIRE PRESSURE CONTROL FOR A SPECIFIC ROUTE
Embodiments relate to systems and methods for receiving a route and a driving mode, retrieving from an external database an upcoming road condition and an upcoming weather condition in a trip on the route, and determining a tire pressure scheme based on the upcoming road condition and the upcoming weather condition, and sending a command to a tire pressure control apparatus to adjust a current tire pressure of the tire based on the tire pressure scheme. Adjusting the tire pressure comprises deflating the tire or inflating the tire via the tire pressure control apparatus.
B60C 23/00 - Dispositifs pour mesurer, signaler, commander ou distribuer la pression ou la température des pneumatiques, spécialement adaptés pour être montés sur des véhiculesAgencement sur les véhicules des dispositifs de gonflage des pneumatiques, p. ex. des pompes ou des réservoirsAménagements pour refroidir les pneumatiques
88.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTIVELY CONTROLLING TIRE PRESSURE BASED ON V2X COMMUNICATION
Embodiments relate to systems and methods for determining a first tire pressure scheme prior to a trip based on tire pressure affecting parameter, receiving real-time tire pressure data from a nearby vehicle via Vehicle-to-Everything communication (V2X), determining a second tire pressure scheme based on the real-time tire pressure data, adjusting the first tire pressure scheme to the second tire pressure scheme, and broadcasting an effect of the second tire pressure scheme to the nearby vehicle.
B60C 23/00 - Dispositifs pour mesurer, signaler, commander ou distribuer la pression ou la température des pneumatiques, spécialement adaptés pour être montés sur des véhiculesAgencement sur les véhicules des dispositifs de gonflage des pneumatiques, p. ex. des pompes ou des réservoirsAménagements pour refroidir les pneumatiques
B60C 23/04 - Dispositifs avertisseurs actionnés par la pression du pneumatique montés sur la roue ou le pneumatique
89.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMMUNICATING WITH ITEMS ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE
According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a communication module and a processor, wherein the processor is operable to determine, that an item is attached to a vehicle forming a vehicle combination, establish, a connection via the communication module, between the vehicle and the item that is attached to the vehicle, initiate, a communication via a connector with the item, wherein the communication comprises a message comprising a specification of the item, wherein the specification comprises one or more sensors associated with the item, connect, with the one or more sensors associated with the item, receive, active data from the one or more sensors associated with the item, determine, using the active data, a surrounding of the vehicle combination for situational awareness; and modify, adaptively a safety zone.
According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a processor; a communication module; wherein the processor is operable to determine, that an item is attached to a vehicle forming a vehicle combination; establish, a first connection of the vehicle with the item that is being attached via the communication module; initiate, a communication via a connector with the item, wherein the communication comprises a message comprising a specification, wherein the specification comprises an object that is being carried by the item; establish, a second connection with the object that is being carried by the item; determine, a first resource with the item; determine, a second resource with the object; and use the first resource and the second resource.
B60D 1/26 - Couplages de tractionAttelagesOrganes de tractionDispositifs de remorquage caractérisés par des dispositions en vue de fonctions particulières pour la commande à distance, p. ex. pour le décrochage
B60D 1/24 - Couplages de tractionAttelagesOrganes de tractionDispositifs de remorquage caractérisés par des dispositions en vue de fonctions particulières
91.
CONTROL OF A CONFIGURABLE BUCKLE APPARATUS OF AN OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A system for operating a configurable buckle apparatus and associated method. The system includes an occupant type identification module configured to determine, based on data indicative of one or more occupant qualities of an occupant seated within a seat of a vehicle, the occupant's status as an assisted occupant or an unassisted occupant. The system further includes a locking mechanism control module configured to communicate a signal to a locking mechanism of the configurable buckle apparatus to cause the locking mechanism to transition from a locked mode to an unlocked mode in response to the determination of an assisted occupant. In the locked mode, the locking mechanism is secured to a latch coupled to a seat belt webbing associated with the seat, and, in the unlocked mode of the locking mechanism, the latch is removable from the locking mechanism.
B60N 2/26 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules à des fins particulières ou pour des véhicules particuliers pour des enfants
B60N 2/00 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules
The disclosure relates to heat-transfer for a battery. The battery can comprise at least one battery unit. The heat-transfer system can comprise a first heat-conducting element for thermal connection to the at least one battery unit, a second heat-conducting element for thermal connection to a battery external environment, and an actuator configured to alter a position of the first heat-conducting element between a first position for connecting the first heat-conducting element to at least one of the second heat-conducting element and the at least one battery unit and a second position for disconnecting the first heat-conducting element from at least one of the second heat-conducting element and the at least one battery unit. The first heat-conducting element can be configured to receive heat from the at least one battery unit and transfer the heat to the second heat-conducting element in the first position.
B60R 16/033 - 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 caractérisé par l'utilisation de cellules électriques ou de batteries
H01M 10/613 - Refroidissement ou maintien du froid
H01M 10/653 - Moyens de commande de la température associés de façon structurelle avec les éléments caractérisés par des matériaux électriquement isolants ou thermiquement conducteurs
H01M 50/204 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules
H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
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METHOD OF DETERMINING IMPACT OF ITEMS ATTACHED TO THE CAR
According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a communication module and a processor, wherein the processor is operable to determine, that an item is attached to a vehicle forming a vehicle combination; establish, a connection via the communication module, between the vehicle and the item; receive, a message from the item comprising a specification of the item, wherein the specification comprises a length of the item, a height of the item, and a weight of the item; calculate, an overall length, an overall height, and an overall weight of the vehicle combination; and determine, a safety zone for the vehicle combination.
A carrier unit for a battery module, the carrier unit including a bottom portion configured to carry at least one row of battery cells; and two side portions configured to accommodate the at least one row of battery cells in a space formed between the two side portions; the carrier unit being at least partially flexible.
H01M 50/242 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par les propriétés physiques des boîtiers ou des bâtis, p. ex. dimensions adaptés pour protéger les batteries contre les vibrations, les collisions ou le gonflement
H01M 50/244 - Boîtiers secondairesBâtisDispositifs de suspensionDispositifs de manutentionSupports caractérisés par leur procédé de montage
H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
H01M 50/258 - Batteries modulairesBoîtiers pourvus de moyens d’assemblage
A light guide assembly, including: a light guide; a first light source optically coupled to the light guide; and a second light source optically coupled to the light guide; where the light guide includes a first section adapted to extract light from the first light source, but not the second light source, thereby illuminating the first section; and where the light guide includes a second section adapted to extract light from the second light source, but not the first light source, thereby illuminating the second section. The first section is adapted to directionally extract light from only the first light source. The second section is adapted to directionally extract light from only the second light source. Each of the first section and the second section is manufactured with a bulk optical property or geometrical features to selectively extract light from only the first light source or the second light source.
F21V 8/00 - Utilisation de guides de lumière, p. ex. dispositifs à fibres optiques, dans les dispositifs ou systèmes d'éclairage
B60Q 1/30 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs ayant principalement pour objet d'indiquer le contour du véhicule ou de certaines de ses parties, ou pour engendrer des signaux au bénéfice d'autres véhicules pour indiquer l'arrière du véhicule, p. ex. au moyen de surfaces réfléchissantes
B60Q 3/62 - Agencement des dispositifs d’éclairage pour l’intérieur des véhiculesDispositifs d’éclairage spécialement adaptés à l’intérieur des véhicules caractérisés par les aspects optiques utilisant des guides de lumière
96.
Method and Device for Regulating a Tire Pressure of a Vehicle and Storage Medium
A method and device for regulating a tire pressure of a vehicle and a storage medium. The method comprises: setting tire pressure modes each defining a reference tire pressure; acquiring information comprising a value of a vehicle speed and a value of the tire pressure, a weather condition, a route, a predicted road condition and an energy state of the vehicle; selecting one tire pressure mode; determining a value of the reference tire pressure; and determining a difference for regulating the tire pressure. In some of the tire pressure modes, the reference tire pressure is defined as a function of the vehicle speed and has a lower value when the vehicle speed increases within a specified range and a higher value when the vehicle speed decreases within the specified range.
B60C 23/00 - Dispositifs pour mesurer, signaler, commander ou distribuer la pression ou la température des pneumatiques, spécialement adaptés pour être montés sur des véhiculesAgencement sur les véhicules des dispositifs de gonflage des pneumatiques, p. ex. des pompes ou des réservoirsAménagements pour refroidir les pneumatiques
97.
OBJECT DETECTION IN DARKNESS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION
Systems/techniques that facilitate object detection in darkness during vehicle operation are provided. In various embodiments, a system can detect one or more objects on or alongside a road. In various aspects, the system can detect light from an approaching vehicle to determine an illuminated area, and determine if the one or more objects are located in the illuminated area. In various instances, the system can perform, in response to a determination that the one or more objects are not located in the illuminated area, a risk assessment on the one or more objects based on parameters of the one or more objects. Based on a risk level determined by the risk assessment, the system can transmit notifications to the approaching vehicle and execute various safety actions.
B60W 30/095 - Prévision du trajet ou de la probabilité de collision
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
B60W 30/09 - Entreprenant une action automatiquement pour éviter la collision, p. ex. en freinant ou tournant
G06V 20/58 - Reconnaissance d’objets en mouvement ou d’obstacles, p. ex. véhicules ou piétonsReconnaissance des objets de la circulation, p. ex. signalisation routière, feux de signalisation ou routes
A seat filler assembly for a vehicle. The seat filler assembly includes a seat filler structure adapted to be disposed between a seat bottom of a seat and a floor structure of the vehicle. The seat filler assembly also includes one or more rigid members adapted to couple the seat bottom to the floor structure through the seat filler structure.
In an aspect, the present disclosure relates to an apparatus comprising: a first measuring system for attachment to the bus bar, the first measuring system being configured to provide a first signal indicative of a temperature of the bus bar; a second measuring system for attachment to the bus bar, the second measuring system being configured to provide a second signal indicative of a voltage of the bus bar; and an interface system configured to provide the first signal and the second signal to a determination unit for determining the electrical parameter of the bus bar based on the first signal and the second signal.
G01R 15/00 - Détails des dispositions pour procéder aux mesures des types prévus dans les groupes , ou
G01R 19/00 - Dispositions pour procéder aux mesures de courant ou de tension ou pour en indiquer l'existence ou le signe
G01R 27/16 - Mesure de l'impédance d'un élément ou d'un réseau dans lequel passe un courant provenant d'une autre source, p. ex. câble, ligne de transport de l'énergie
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DYNAMIC ROUTING SYSTEM TO SELECT CHARGING STATIONS
Embodiments relate to a dynamic routing system, comprising a memory that stores computer executable components, and a processor that executes the computer executable components stored in the memory, wherein the computer executable components comprise a first receiving component that receives information of a trip comprising a destination and departure information, and an optimal routing component that determines an optimal routing based on current conditions, user preferences for charging stations, primary user's driving habits, battery's state of health, financial impact, and availability of charging stations at the time of receiving the trip information. At the time of trip set up, the system can make reservations for charging at the charging station requiring a reservation. During the trip, if the system requires a change to the reservation, the system establishes communication with the charging station and adjusts the reservation.
G01C 21/34 - Recherche d'itinéraireGuidage en matière d'itinéraire
B60L 58/13 - Maintien de l’état de charge [SoC] à l'intérieur d'une plage déterminée
B60L 58/16 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries en fonction du vieillissement de la batterie, p. ex. du nombre de cycles de charge ou de l'état de santé [SoH]
G01C 21/36 - Dispositions d'entrée/sortie pour des calculateurs embarqués
G06Q 10/02 - Réservations, p. ex. pour billetterie, services ou manifestations
