A vehicular configuration system includes a camera disposed at a vehicle and viewing interior of the vehicle. An electronic control unit (ECU) includes an image processor operable to process image data captured by the camera and transferred to the ECU. The vehicular configuration system is operable to determine, via processing at the ECU of image data captured by the camera, whether a driver present within the interior cabin of the vehicle has previously driven the vehicle. The vehicular configuration system, responsive to determining that the driver has not previously driven the vehicle, prompts the driver to select a language for the vehicle to use when communicating with the driver. The vehicular configuration system, in response to receiving input from the driver selecting the language, prompts the driver for configuration of a feature of the vehicle using the selected language.
B60W 50/14 - Moyens d'information du conducteur, pour l'avertir ou provoquer son intervention
B60W 40/08 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés aux conducteurs ou aux passagers
B60W 50/00 - Détails des systèmes d'aide à la conduite des véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier
B60W 50/08 - Interaction entre le conducteur et le système d'aide à la conduite
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 40/16 - Visages humains, p. ex. parties du visage, croquis ou expressions
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CUSHION FRAME MODULE FOR SEAT WITH ULTRA COMFORT POSITION
A cushion tipping module is configured to be assembled between a seat cushion and a track assembly of a vehicle seat assembly. The cushion tipping module is configured to tip the seat cushion between an upright seating position and a rearward inclined position. The cushion tipping module includes opposing lift links fixedly coupled to distal ends of a transverse tube and configured to be operatively coupled to the seal cushion, an attachment link fixedly coupled to the transverse tube and pivotably coupled to a threaded nut, an electric motor operatively coupled to a lead screw meshingly engaged with the threaded nut, and motor mounting bracket configured to be assembled with the track assembly.
B60N 2/12 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p. ex. réglable le siège entier étant mobile coulissant et basculant
B60N 2/02 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p. ex. réglable
3.
ULTRASONIC SPRAY SYSTEM FOR HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING ASSEMBLY
A high pressure die casting assembly includes a die component presenting a die surface, and a die spray system having at least one spray nozzle oriented towards the die surface. The at least one spray nozzle defines a respective orifice for receiving a liquid release agent composition. The at least one spray nozzle is an ultrasonic spray nozzle configured to introduce an ultrasonic vibration to the liquid release agent composition for generating and applying a fine mist of atomized release agent droplets to the die surface.
B22D 17/20 - AccessoiresCoulée sous pression ou moulage par injection, c.-à-d. moulage en introduisant le métal dans le moule sous haute pression Parties constitutives
B05D 1/02 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces réalisés par pulvérisation
B22C 23/02 - Dispositifs pour enduire les moules ou noyaux
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POWER CONVERTER WITH ON-BOARD CHARGER (OBC), AUXILIARY POWER MODULE (APM), AND BATTERY BALANCING FUNCTIONALITY
A system for converting power in an electrified vehicle includes: a first sub-battery (12) and a second sub-battery (14) configured to be connected in series or parallel to provide a high-voltage (HV) battery (12,14) for supplying power to a traction motor; a low-voltage (LV) battery (16); and first and second transformers (48,79) each having a primary winding (W1,W4) and two secondary windings (W2,W3,W5,W6). An active bridge (50,80) is configured to convert power between one of the secondary windings (W2,W6) of each of the transformers (48,79) and a corresponding one of the sub-batteries (12,14). Another active bridge (60,80) is configured to convert power between another one of the secondary windings (W3,W5) of each of the transformers (48,79) and the LV battery (16).
B60L 53/22 - Détails de structure ou aménagements des convertisseurs de charge spécialement adaptés pour recharger des véhicules électriques
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 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
B60L 58/21 - 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 la même tension nominale
B60L 58/22 - Équilibrage de la charge des modules de batterie
H02J 3/32 - Dispositions pour l'équilibrage de charge dans un réseau par emmagasinage d'énergie utilisant des batteries avec moyens de conversion
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
H02J 7/02 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries pour la charge des batteries par réseaux à courant alternatif au moyen de convertisseurs
H02J 7/14 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries pour la charge de batteries par des générateurs dynamo-électriques entraînés à vitesse variable, p. ex. sur véhicule
H02J 7/34 - Fonctionnement en parallèle, dans des réseaux, de batteries avec d'autres sources à courant continu, p. ex. batterie tampon
H02M 3/335 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant continu en une puissance de sortie en courant continu avec transformation intermédiaire en courant alternatif par convertisseurs statiques utilisant des tubes à décharge avec électrode de commande ou des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec électrodes de commande pour produire le courant alternatif intermédiaire utilisant des dispositifs du type triode ou transistor exigeant l'application continue d'un signal de commande utilisant uniquement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs
H02M 1/00 - Détails d'appareils pour transformation
H02M 1/088 - Circuits spécialement adaptés à la production d'une tension de commande pour les dispositifs à semi-conducteurs incorporés dans des convertisseurs statiques pour la commande simultanée de dispositifs à semi-conducteurs connectés en série ou en parallèle
H02M 1/42 - Circuits ou dispositions pour corriger ou ajuster le facteur de puissance dans les convertisseurs ou les onduleurs
H02M 3/00 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant continu en une puissance de sortie en courant continu
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 3/28 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant continu en une puissance de sortie en courant continu avec transformation intermédiaire en courant alternatif par convertisseurs statiques utilisant des tubes à décharge avec électrode de commande ou des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec électrodes de commande pour produire le courant alternatif intermédiaire
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LATCH ASSEMBLY HAVING REMOTE - EMBEDDED CINCH/PRESENT ACTUATOR
A latch assembly for a motor vehicle closure member includes a latch housing containing a ratchet and a pawl in a latch housing chamber and an auxiliary housing containing an actuator in an auxiliary housing chamber. The latch housing chamber and the auxiliary housing chamber are separate from one another and out of communication from one another, with at least one cable extending exteriorly between the auxiliary housing and the latch housing. The actuator is energizable to move the at least one cable to move the ratchet from a secondary striker capture position to a primary striker capture position and optionally to move another cable to move the ratchet from the primary striker capture position toward a striker release position.
E05B 81/20 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par la fonction ou les fins des éléments d’actionnement pour assister la fermeture complète ou pour initier l’ouverture
E05B 79/20 - Liaisons entre parties mobiles de serrure utilisant des liaisons souples, p. ex. des câbles Bowden
E05B 81/06 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par le type d´actionneur utilisé électrique par moteurs rotatifs
(1) Transportation of passengers; passenger transportation services, namely, travel by automated vehicles; passenger transportation services, namely, coordinating the pickup and drop-off of passengers at designated or directed locations by land; transportation of passengers by vehicle through a network of transportation providers; shipping and delivery services, namely, pickup, transportation, and delivery of goods by various modes of transportation; transportation services, namely, providing temporary use of vehicles; ride sharing services; car sharing services; leasing of vehicles; rental of vehicles.
(2) Manufacture of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies; manufacture of tooling for the production of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies.
(3) Design and engineering of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies; design and engineering of tooling for the production of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies; design and development of computer software and computer hardware; design, development, and engineering of advanced driver assistance systems, semi-automated driving systems, and automated driving systems; design and development of computer software and computer hardware; computer programming; maintenance and updating of computer software; monitoring of computer systems by remote access to ensure proper functioning; research and development; technical research in the fields of advanced driver assistance systems, semi-automated driving systems, and automated driving systems; vehicle roadworthiness testing.
A latch assembly is provided and includes a backup energy source coupled to a vehicle main power source of the motor vehicle and configured to provide a motor supply voltage. The latch assembly also includes an actuation group with a power release motor that is movable to latch and unlatch the closure panel. A control unit is coupled to the actuation group and is configured to determine whether the vehicle main power source is available. The control unit is also configured to reduce a battery voltage from the vehicle main power source to the motor supply voltage supplied to the power release motor in response to the vehicle main power source being available. The control unit is additionally configured to supply the motor supply voltage from the backup energy source to the power release motor without any voltage increase in response to the vehicle main power source not being available.
E05B 81/86 - Circuits électriques caractérisés par l’alimentation électriqueAlimentation de secours utilisant des condensateurs
E05B 81/06 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par le type d´actionneur utilisé électrique par moteurs rotatifs
E05B 81/14 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par la fonction ou les fins des éléments d’actionnement actionnant les cliquets du pêne, p. ex. pour déclencher le pêne
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Motor controller units; chassis and driveline control units; power liftgate control units, power sliding door control units, roof and window systems control units; battery management systems, namely, hardware and computer software for monitoring and controlling vehicle battery packs; keyless entry systems for vehicles.
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LOAD EQUALIZER FOR LATCHES OF CLOSURE PANELS IN MOTOR VEHICLES
A load balancing mechanism for controlling concurrent operation of a pair of latches of a vehicle via a respective pair of links connecting the pair of latches to an actuator, the actuator for sharing by the pair of latches, the load balancing mechanism comprising: a housing for connecting to a body of the vehicle; a lever mounted to the housing at a pivot such that the lever is pivotable about the pivot; an actuator mounting point on the lever connecting the lever to the actuator, the actuator for rotating the lever about the pivot; and a load balancing element mounted on the lever at an axis and rotatable about the axis, such that each of the respective pair of links is positioned on opposite sides of the axis, said each of the respective pair of links for coupling to a corresponding one of the pair of latches; wherein operation of the actuator causes both rotation of lever about the pivot and rotation of the load balancing element about the axis while the pair of latches are operated concurrently. A power cinch system and a power release system can be included.
E05B 81/64 - Contrôle ou détection, p. ex. par des interrupteurs ou des détecteurs
E05B 79/20 - Liaisons entre parties mobiles de serrure utilisant des liaisons souples, p. ex. des câbles Bowden
E05B 81/06 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par le type d´actionneur utilisé électrique par moteurs rotatifs
E05B 81/20 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par la fonction ou les fins des éléments d’actionnement pour assister la fermeture complète ou pour initier l’ouverture
E05B 81/36 - Secteurs dentés, p. ex. engrenages en éventail
E05B 83/38 - Serrures pour portières passagers ou similaire pour véhicules sans montant central, c.-à-d. des véhicules où la porte avant et la porte arrière s’engagent l’une dans l’autre en position fermée
A power actuator for a latch of a motor vehicle closure panel includes a housing having a first housing portion and a second housing portion. An electric motor is supported between the first housing portion and the second housing portion. The electric motor has a drive shaft extending along an axis between opposite ends. A drive gear is fixed to the drive shaft and a driven gear is meshed with the drive gear. An annular seal is compressed between the first housing portion and the second housing portion. A first bias member extends from the annular seal into engagement with one of the opposite ends of the drive shaft and a second bias member extends from the annular seal into engagement with the other of the opposite ends of the drive shaft. The first and second bias members are formed as a monolithic piece of material with the annular seal.
A vehicular driving assist system includes a sensor disposed at a vehicle and operable to capture sensor data. The vehicular driving assist system, responsive to processing at an ECU of sensor data captured by the sensor, detects a pothole in ahead of the vehicle. The vehicular driving assist system, responsive to detecting the pothole, determines severity of the detected pothole based at least in part on geographic-linked data that includes at least one of size, depth or shape of the detected pothole. At least partially based on the severity of the pothole, at least one of (i) a driver of the vehicle is alerted, (ii) steering of the vehicle is controlled to mitigate a wheel of the vehicle traveling over the detected pothole and (iii) braking of the vehicle is controlled to mitigate the wheel of the vehicle traveling over with the detected pothole.
A method for optical detection and measurement of features in a workpiece includes: generating, by an imaging device, an initial point cloud representing a workpiece having one or more features; down-sampling the initial point cloud to generate a downsampled point cloud; extracting, using the downsampled point cloud, boundaries and clusters to determine approximate measurements of a corresponding feature of the workpiece; cropping, using the approximate measurements, a cropped region of interest (Rol) from the initial point cloud; extracting, using the cropped Rol, boundaries and clusters representing the feature; and fitting, using the clusters from the cropped Rol, a shape representing the feature.
G06V 10/44 - Extraction de caractéristiques locales par analyse des parties du motif, p. ex. par détection d’arêtes, de contours, de boucles, d’angles, de barres ou d’intersectionsAnalyse de connectivité, p. ex. de composantes connectées
G06T 17/30 - Description de surfaces, p. ex. description de surfaces polynomiales
A vehicular sensing system includes a sensor disposed at a vehicle and sensing exterior of the vehicle. The sensor is operable to capture sensor data. An electronic control unit (ECU) includes electronic circuitry and associated software, with the electronic circuitry of the ECU including a data processor operable to process sensor data captured by the sensor and transferred to the ECU. The sensor connects with the ECU via a cable. The sensor is electrically powered by a power source, and the electrical power from the power source is not provided to the sensor via the cable. The cable carries an enable signal from the ECU to the sensor. T\Responsive to the sensor receiving the enable signal from the ECU, sensor data captured by the sensor is transferred to the ECU via the cable.
A vehicular control system includes a plurality of sensors disposed at a vehicle, with at least one sensor sensing exterior and at least forward of the vehicle. The at least one sensor is operable to capture sensor data. The at least one sensor includes at least one camera, at least one radar sensor and/or at least one ultrasonic sensor. An electronic control unit (ECU) includes a processor for processing sensor data captured by the at least one sensor. The vehicular control system, based at least in part on processing of captured sensor data, determines when the vehicle is undertaking a parking maneuver. At least during the determined parking maneuver, the vehicular control system is operable to determine whether acceleration of the vehicle is unintentional. During the determined parking maneuver, and responsive to determining that acceleration of the vehicle is unintentional, the vehicular control system limits acceleration of the vehicle.
B60W 50/12 - Limitation de la possibilité de commande du conducteur en fonction de l'état du véhicule, p. ex. moyens de verrouillage des grandeurs d'entrées pour éviter un fonctionnement dangereux
B60W 40/08 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés aux conducteurs ou aux passagers
B60W 50/16 - Signalisation tactile au conducteur, p. ex. vibration ou augmentation de la résistance sur le volant ou sur la pédale d'accélérateur
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VEHICLE DOOR WITH POWER CLOSE FUNCTION HAVING NON-CONTACT OBSTACLE DETECTION AND METHOD
A power door system for a door of a vehicle is provided. The system includes an actuator for moving the door. The system also includes a sensor having a field of view for detecting an obstacle between the door and a body of the vehicle. The system further includes a controller connected to the actuator and to the sensor. The controller is adapted to detect the obstacle within the field of view that varies during movement of the door
A latch assembly for a motor vehicle swing door arranged for movement between open and closed positions includes a frame plate and a ratchet operably coupled to the frame plate for movement between a striker capture position and a striker release position. A release chain component is configured for release from a ratchet holding position, whereat the ratchet is maintained in the striker capture position to maintain the vehicle swing door in the closed position, to a ratchet releasing position, whereat the ratchet is moved to the striker release position to allow the vehicle swing door to be moved to the open position. A mechanical feature operably coupled to the frame plate is configured to be deformed by a force in a crash condition to prevent inadvertent movement of the release chain component from the ratchet holding position to the ratchet releasing position.
E05B 81/34 - Détails de la transmission des moyens d’actionnement à engrenages
E05B 81/06 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par le type d´actionneur utilisé électrique par moteurs rotatifs
E05B 81/14 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par la fonction ou les fins des éléments d’actionnement actionnant les cliquets du pêne, p. ex. pour déclencher le pêne
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METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A BLENDED MATERIAL INCLUDING ALUMINUM ALLOYS FOR STRUCTURAL HIGH PRESSURE VACUUM DIE CASTING APPLICATIONS
A method of manufacturing a vehicle part formed at least in part of a blended material is provided. The blended material is formed by mixing an improved aluminum alloy and a recycled aluminum alloy. The recycled aluminum alloy can be obtained from road wheels. The blended alloy preferable meets the Aural series alloy specifications. The blended material can be cast under high pressure and a vacuum to form a part designed for use in a chassis or structural body of a vehicle, for example a front subframe, a front shock tower, a rear rail, a front kick-down rail, a front body hinge pillar, a tunnel, a front body hinge pillar, or a rear shock mount.
An improved aluminum alloy for combining with a recycled aluminum alloy to form a blended material is provided. The improved aluminum alloy includes silicon, copper, iron, magnesium, zinc, manganese; nickel, chromium and tin in a total amount up to 0.15 wt. %; the other elements in a total amount up to 0.1 wt. %, up to 0.06 wt. % titanium, and 0.03 to 0.04 wt. % strontium. The recycled aluminum alloy can be obtained from road wheels. The blended material preferable meets the Aural series alloy specifications. The blended material can be cast under high pressure and a vacuum to form a vehicle part designed for use in a chassis or structural body of a vehicle, for example a front subframe, a front shock tower, a rear rail, a front kick-down rail, a front body hinge pillar, a tunnel, a front body hinge pillar, or a rear shock mount.
A method for making a battery tray assembly includes providing a planar blank with four edges and four blank corners. The method also includes trimming a generally square or rectangular shaped recess into each of the blank corners to define four projections each along one of the edges of the blank between two of the recesses. Each of the recesses terminates at a recess corner. The method also includes creating a plurality of notches each extending linearly into the blank at one of the recess corners. The method also includes folding each of the projections in a first direction along a wall line aligned with two of the recess corners to define four walls, where the walls each extend perpendicularly to the plane of the blank. Four linear gaps are each defined between two of the walls for receiving a weld, and a compartment of the tray assembly is defined between the walls.
A closure latch assembly for a vehicle closure panel having a dual stage power release mechanism with a release lever configured for movement in a first direction and an opposite second direction. A first actuation of an actuator causes a first stage actuation, whereat the release lever is moved in the first direction to move closure latch assembly from a fully latched state to a partially latched state. A second actuation of the actuator causes a second stage actuation, whereat the release lever is moved in the second direction to move closure latch assembly from the partially latched state to an open state.
E05B 81/24 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par les détails de construction de l'actionneur ou de la transmission de la puissance
E05B 81/04 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par le type d´actionneur utilisé électrique
E05B 81/14 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par la fonction ou les fins des éléments d’actionnement actionnant les cliquets du pêne, p. ex. pour déclencher le pêne
E05B 81/18 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par la fonction ou les fins des éléments d’actionnement pour déplacer des pênes
A cinch power actuator for a closure latch assembly of a vehicle closure member includes a motor, an output gear configured to be driven in response to energization of the motor, a cam fixed to output gear for eccentric rotation about a rotational axis of output gear, a cycloid disk configure to be driven in eccentric fashion by the cam, and an output disk configured to be driven about the rotational axis of output gear by the cycloid disk, wherein the output disk is configured to drive a cable to move a ratchet of the closure latch assembly from a secondary striker capture position to a primary striker capture position.
E05B 81/20 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par la fonction ou les fins des éléments d’actionnement pour assister la fermeture complète ou pour initier l’ouverture
E05B 79/20 - Liaisons entre parties mobiles de serrure utilisant des liaisons souples, p. ex. des câbles Bowden
E05B 81/06 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par le type d´actionneur utilisé électrique par moteurs rotatifs
E05B 81/18 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par la fonction ou les fins des éléments d’actionnement pour déplacer des pênes
A latch system for a hood of a compartment of a motor vehicle includes a latch and a ventilation system including an air vent valve moveable between closed and open positions within an air passage extending between the compartment and an external environment. An actuation member of the latch system is configured to be disposed in the compartment for communication with the air vent valve and the latch, for actuation by a person. Actuation of the actuation member when the motor vehicle is traveling in excess of a predetermined speed causes the air vent valve to move to the open position to allow air from the external environment to flow into the compartment, with the latch remaining in the latched position. Actuation of the actuation member when the motor vehicle is traveling below the predetermined speed moves the latch from the latched position to the unlatched position.
B60H 1/28 - Ouvertures de ventilation donnant sur l'extérieur du véhiculeConduits pour faire passer l'air de ventilation les ouvertures étant situées directement devant la fenêtre frontale
B60J 10/80 - Dispositions pour l'étanchéité spécialement adaptées aux ouvrants, p. ex. aux portes
B60R 5/02 - Compartiments, à l'intérieur du véhicule, principalement destinés ou suffisamment spacieux pour loger des malles, des valises ou des objets analogues disposés à l'avant du véhicule
A method for assembling a vehicular camera includes attaching a plurality of electrically conductive pins to a lens holder of the vehicular camera. The method includes guiding the plurality of electrically conductive pins of the lens holder to pass through a plurality of through-holes of a printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB has a first side and a second side separated by a thickness of the PCB. An imager is disposed at the first side of the PCB. With the plurality of electrically conductive pins of the lens holder passed through the plurality of electrically conductive through-holes, the method includes aligning the lens holder with the imager. After aligning the lens holder with the imager, the method includes securing the plurality of electrically conductive pins of the lens holder to the PCBA to electrically connect the lens holder to circuitry of the PCB.
H01R 12/58 - Connexions fixes pour circuits imprimés rigides ou structures similaires caractérisées par les bornes bornes pour insertion dans des trous
A vehicular scalable integrated control system includes a plurality of sensors and a vehicular scalable integrated control unit. The plurality of sensors includes a plurality of cameras and a plurality of radar sensors. The plurality of cameras includes a front camera disposed at an in-cabin side of a windshield of the vehicle and viewing through the windshield forward of the vehicle. The control system controls a safety system of the vehicle and at least one selected from the group consisting of (i) a propulsion system of the vehicle, (ii) an infotainment system of the vehicle and (iii) a communications system of the vehicle. Captured image data is processed at the control unit for at least one driving assist system of the vehicle. The control system includes a firewall that assures that data accessed via a wireless communication does not interfere with or degrade vehicular functions or controls of the vehicle.
H04N 7/18 - Systèmes de télévision en circuit fermé [CCTV], c.-à-d. systèmes dans lesquels le signal vidéo n'est pas diffusé
B60R 1/27 - 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 fournissant une vision panoramique, p. ex. en utilisant des caméras omnidirectionnelles
G01C 21/36 - Dispositions d'entrée/sortie pour des calculateurs embarqués
A system and method tracking location of a seam between metal parts before, during and/or after a process of joining the parts together is provided. The parts are typically formed of steel or aluminum and designed for use in a vehicle. The parts are typically joined together by welding, such as gas metal arc welding. A cell contains the parts to be joined, and a measuring device is mounted on a wall of the cell for detecting the location of a seam between the parts. The system further includes a software algorithm and a controller for determining a joining path, controlling and/or adjusting the joining process based on the location of the seam detected by the measuring device. The measuring device can detect other features, such as presence of a gap between the parts, height of the parts, and location of the weld seam after the joining process.
A battery frame for holding one or more battery boxes includes an outer frame surrounding an interior space and formed from a plurality of structural members including first rails extending parallel to and spaced apart from one another and second rails between the first rails and perpendicularly thereto. The outer frame defines a top extending in a flat plane and a bottom. Each of the first rails includes a mounting flange extending outwardly away from the interior space for holding the battery frame to a vehicle structure. One or more battery boxes are disposed within the interior space of the outer frame and are removable from below the outer frame with the outer frame mounted within a vehicle. Support members and cross-beams provide structural rigidity, distribute or absorb crash loads, and hold one or more of the battery boxes within the battery frame.
B60L 50/64 - Détails de construction des batteries spécialement adaptées aux véhicules électriques
H01M 50/209 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules caractérisés par leur forme adaptés aux cellules prismatiques ou rectangulaires
H01M 50/242 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par les propriétés physiques des boîtiers ou des bâtis, p. ex. dimensions adaptés pour protéger les batteries contre les vibrations, les collisions ou le gonflement
H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
H01M 50/271 - Couvercles des boîtiers secondaires, des bâtis ou des blocs
27.
VEHICULAR DRIVER MONITORING SYSTEM WITH VIDEO-CALLING FUNCTION
A vehicular driver monitoring system includes an interior rearview mirror assembly at an interior cabin of a vehicle, with a camera at the interior rearview mirror assembly and viewing toward at least a front driver seat region of the vehicle. Image data captured by the camera is processed to monitor a driver of the vehicle. Video-calling wireless communication between an occupant of the vehicle and a party exterior of the vehicle includes wireless communication between the vehicle and an external receiver located remote from the vehicle that is based on audio speech data captured by a microphone of the vehicle, audio output by a speaker of the vehicle, image data captured by the camera and wirelessly communicated from the vehicle to the external receiver and display at a video display screen of video images based on image data wirelessly communicated from the external receiver to the vehicle.
B60R 1/29 - 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 à l’intérieur du véhicule, p. ex. pour visualiser les passagers ou le chargement
A swivel mechanism (10) for an automotive seat assembly (12) has a base plate (28), an electric motor (120) driveably coupled to a pinion gear (122) meshingly engaged with a rack gear (32) attached to the base plate, a swivel plate (130) rotatably coupled to the base plate and attached to a mounting bracket (92) having a pin slot (100), a primary lock (154) with a connector pin (172), a motor bracket (94) pivotably coupled to the mounting bracket and having a motor pin (108) coupled to the pin slot, and a primary link (210) having a forward slot (220) and pivotably coupled to the motor bracket. The connector pin is slidably coupled to the forward slot. The primary lock prevents rotation of the swivel plate while in a locked condition. The swivel plate is rotatable while the primary lock is in an unlocked condition. Rotation of the motor bracket unlocks the primary lock prior to the electric motor rotating the swivel plate.
B60N 2/02 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p. ex. réglable
B60N 2/14 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p. ex. réglable le siège entier étant mobile rotatif, p. ex. pour faciliter l'accès
A method for joining a vehicular radar sensor housing includes obtaining a first portion of a vehicular radar sensor housing and a second portion of the vehicular radar sensor housing. The first portion of the vehicular radar sensor housing includes a plastic joining surface and the second portion of the vehicular radar sensor housing includes a metal joining surface. The plastic joining portion of the first portion of the vehicular radar sensor housing is juxtaposed with the metal joining surface of the second portion of the vehicular radar sensor housing. The metal joining surface is heated, and heat is transferred from the metal joining surface to the plastic joining surface. The heat at least partially melts the plastic joining surface to thermally join the plastic joining surface and the metal joining surface.
A power disc assembly for use in an automotive vehicle comprises an A-bracket, a B-bracket, and an output tooth plate rotationally coupled to one of the A-bracket and the B-bracket and including a plurality of output teeth, an input tooth plate having a plurality of input teeth meshingly engaged with the plurality of output teeth, a drive shaft rotatably coupled to one of the input tooth plate and the output tooth plate, a guide plate, a retaining ring fixedly coupled to the other one of the A-bracket and the B-bracket. The input tooth plate is slidably coupled to the guide plate and movable along a first axis and the guide plate is slidably coupled to the retaining ring and movable along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis which causes the A-bracket to rotate concentrically relative to the B-bracket.
B60N 2/02 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p. ex. réglable
B60N 2/225 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p. ex. réglable le dossier étant réglable par des mécanismes cycloïdaux ou planétaires
A motor module for use in a latch assembly is configured to add a power mode of operation to the latch assembly. The latch assembly has a handle pivotably coupled to a main plate and pivotable between an unactuated position and an actuated position. The motor module includes an electric motor driveably coupled to a lead screw, a nut pivotably coupled to the handle and having a threaded hole meshingly engaged with the lead screw, and a motor arm pivotably coupling the electric motor to the main plate. While the electric motor is energized, the electric motor rotates the lead screw causing the nut to be transposed along the lead screw which causes the handle to rotate from the unactuated position to the actuated position.
E05B 81/40 - Écrous ou éléments du type écrou se déplaçant le long d’un axe fileté entraîné
B60N 2/36 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules à des fins particulières ou pour des véhicules particuliers convertibles pour d'autres usages en plate-forme de chargement
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Downloadable computer software and mobile application software for use in maximizing efficiencies in industrial facilities. (1) Non-downloadable computer software platform for use in maximizing efficiencies in industrial facilities.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Downloadable computer software and mobile application software for use in maximizing efficiencies in industrial facilities Non-downloadable computer software platform for use in maximizing efficiencies in industrial facilities
34.
MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE THEFT PROTECTION
A multi-factor authentication system for a vehicle includes: a biometric sensor located in the vehicle and configured to detect a unique characteristic of an authorized person; an access control device located in the vehicle and configured to selectively control access to a vehicle function; a security controller located in the vehicle and configured to operate the access control device based on a detection of the unique characteristic of the authorized person; and a user device capable of being carried by a user and configured to communicate with the security controller for controlling access to the vehicle and for changing a setting regarding accesses permissions for controlling operation of the access control device based on a detection of the unique characteristic of the authorized person and/or based on a signal from a key fob.
G06F 21/40 - Authentification de l’utilisateur sous réserve d’un quorum, c.-à-d. avec l’intervention nécessaire d’au moins deux responsables de la sécurité
G06F 21/32 - Authentification de l’utilisateur par données biométriques, p. ex. empreintes digitales, balayages de l’iris ou empreintes vocales
A vehicular camera includes first and second imaging sensors respectively capturing first and second image data. Light incident at the camera passes through an optical element to be incident at a polarizing beam splitter (PBS). With the camera disposed at a vehicle, circularly polarized light reflected from an object and backscattered natural light are incident at the camera. First and second portions of the backscattered light respectively have first and second orthogonal polarization states. The circularly polarized light passes through the optical element and is incident at the PBS as linearly polarized light having the first orthogonal polarization state. The PBS directs the linearly polarized light and the first portion of the backscattered light to the first imaging sensor and directs the second portion of the backscattered light to the second imaging sensor. A vehicular vision system detects an object based on processing of the first and second image data.
B60R 1/22 - 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
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Exterior products and systems for vehicles, namely, front and rear end fascias, bumper beams, body side moldings, pillars, appliques, roof ditch moldings, wheel opening moldings, rocker panels, spoilers, grilles, running boards, body panels, roof panels, fenders, door panels, hoods, liftgates, mirror caps; body and accessory trim components; automotive parts.
A cooling insert for a die, such as a distributor for a high pressure die casting assembly, and a method of manufacturing the cooling insert, is provided. The cooling insert can be formed of H13 tool steel and is manufactured using an investment casting process, for example, a process which uses a printed investment casting shell. The cooling insert includes complex cooling channels to improve cooling and reduce the duration of the casting process.
B22D 17/22 - Moules métalliquesPlaques de moulesSupports de moulesÉquipement de refroidissement des moulesAccessoires pour l'extraction et l'éjection des pièces hors du moule
B22C 7/00 - ModèlesLeur fabrication si elle n'est pas prévue dans d'autres classes
B22D 25/02 - Coulée particulière caractérisée par la nature du produit par sa formeCoulée particulière caractérisée par la nature du produit d'œuvres d'art
C22C 38/00 - Alliages ferreux, p. ex. aciers alliés
C22C 38/02 - Alliages ferreux, p. ex. aciers alliés contenant du silicium
C22C 38/04 - Alliages ferreux, p. ex. aciers alliés contenant du manganèse
C22C 38/22 - Alliages ferreux, p. ex. aciers alliés contenant du chrome et du molybdène ou du tungstène
C22C 38/24 - Alliages ferreux, p. ex. aciers alliés contenant du chrome et du vanadium
38.
CLOSURE LATCH ASSEMBLY WITH POWER RELEASE MECHANISM HAVING NOISE REDUCTION ARRANGEMENT
A power latch assembly has a ratchet moveable between a striker capture position and a striker release position and a pawl moveable between a ratchet holding position to maintain ratchet in the striker capture position, and a ratchet releasing position to release ratchet to the striker release position. A power actuator drives a power release gear having a rib. A spring is coupled to power release gear, a first lever is coupled to power release gear, and a second lever is coupled to pawl. Spring biases first lever to a rest position spaced from rib. Power actuator drives power release gear from a home position to a deployed position, whereupon first lever engages second lever and deflects against the spring bias from the rest position to engage rib, whereupon rib drives first lever, which drives second lever to move pawl from the ratchet holding position to the ratchet releasing position.
E05B 81/14 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par la fonction ou les fins des éléments d’actionnement actionnant les cliquets du pêne, p. ex. pour déclencher le pêne
E05B 81/06 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par le type d´actionneur utilisé électrique par moteurs rotatifs
E05B 81/36 - Secteurs dentés, p. ex. engrenages en éventail
F16H 19/08 - Transmissions comportant essentiellement et uniquement des engrenages ou des organes de friction et qui ne peuvent transmettre un mouvement rotatif indéfini pour convertir un mouvement rotatif en mouvement oscillant et vice versa
39.
POWER DOOR SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED DOOR FUNCTIONALITY
A power closure member system and method of operation are provided. The power closure member system includes an actuator to move a closure member. The power closure member system also includes a controller adapted to control the closure member using the actuator with a set of features. The controller is adapted to control the closure member with a subset of the features when operating in a reduced performance mode.
E05F 15/73 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice avec déclenchement automatique sensible au déplacement ou à la présence de personnes ou d’objets
E05F 15/40 - Dispositifs de sécurité, p. ex. détection d’obstacles ou de fin de course
40.
POWERED DOOR UNIT WITH IMPROVED MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT
A powered actuator for moving a motor vehicle closure panel from a closed position to an open position and method of construction thereof. Powered actuator includes an electric motor configured to rotate a driven shaft and a gearbox coupled to the driven shaft. An extensible member extends through the gearbox to a proximal end on one side of the gearbox for attachment to one of a vehicle body or the closure member and to a distal end on an opposite side of the gearbox. Extensible member is configured to move between retracted and extended positions in response to rotation of the driven shaft. A contamination cover enshrouds the extensible member between the gearbox and the distal end of the extensible member. Contamination cover moves between an axially extended state and an axially retracted state while the extensible member moves between the respective retracted position and the extended position.
E05F 15/622 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs pour battants pivotants manœuvrés par mécanismes "pousser-tirer" utilisant des mécanismes à écrou et vis
A powered actuator for a closure of a vehicle includes an electric motor configured to rotate a driven shaft. A linear actuator is configured to be coupled to one of a body or a closure of the vehicle for moving the closure between a fully closed position and a fully open position. The linear actuator having an extensible member and a nut. A cover is provided for at least partially enclosing the extensible member and the nut. At least one friction feature is fixed to at least one of the extensible member and nut, and at least one fixed friction feature is fixed to the cover, wherein the at least one friction feature fixed to the at least one of the extensible member and nut contacts the at least one fixed feature fixed to the cover to releasably hold the closure between the fully closed position and the fully open position.
E05F 15/622 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs pour battants pivotants manœuvrés par mécanismes "pousser-tirer" utilisant des mécanismes à écrou et vis
E05F 15/40 - Dispositifs de sécurité, p. ex. détection d’obstacles ou de fin de course
E05F 15/79 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice avec déclenchement automatique utilisant une commande temporelle
42.
SELF-LEARNING POWER DOOR CYCLE AND COMPENSATION FOR REDUCED SEAL LOAD
A power closure member actuation system for moving a closure member of a vehicle between an open position and a closed position relative to a vehicle body. The system includes an actuator configured to move the closure member relative to the vehicle body. The system further includes a closure member feedback sensor for determining at least one of a position and a speed of the closure member. A controller is in communication with the closure member feedback sensor and the actuator. The controller is configured to control movement of the closure member by the actuator while sensing the speed of the closure member using the closure member feedback sensor. The controller is also configured to adjust the speed of the closure member moving toward the closed position to account for a seal load of at least one closure member seal varying over a life of the vehicle.
E05F 15/622 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs pour battants pivotants manœuvrés par mécanismes "pousser-tirer" utilisant des mécanismes à écrou et vis
E05B 81/20 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par la fonction ou les fins des éléments d’actionnement pour assister la fermeture complète ou pour initier l’ouverture
43.
VEHICLE DOOR WITH CARRIER MODULE HAVING SUSTAINABLE CARRIER
A carrier of a carrier module for a motor vehicle door assembly and method of manufacture thereof is provided. The carrier module has a carrier body made at least in part of sustainable material. An attachment feature is secured to the carrier body at a mounting location to secure an accessory component to the carrier body. The attachment feature receives a fastener that facilitates securing the attachment feature and the accessory component to the carrier body.
A vehicular driver monitoring system includes an interior-viewing camera disposed at an interior cabin of a vehicle and viewing at least a portion of a driver of the vehicle. Image data captured by the interior-viewing camera is transferred to an electronic control unit (ECU) and is processed at the ECU. Based at least in part on processing at the ECU of image data captured by the interior-viewing camera, the vehicular driver monitoring system determines a profile associated with the driver of the vehicle. The profile includes a plurality of conditions for the driver of the vehicle. The system monitors the driver of the vehicle. Responsive to monitoring the driver of the vehicle, the vehicular driver monitoring system determines violation of a condition of the profile. Responsive to determining the violation of the condition, the vehicular driver monitoring system generates a notification.
B60W 50/14 - Moyens d'information du conducteur, pour l'avertir ou provoquer son intervention
B60R 1/04 - Dispositions pour les rétroviseurs montés à l'intérieur du véhicule
B60R 1/12 - Ensembles de miroirs combinés avec d'autres objets, p. ex. pendules
B60R 1/29 - 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 à l’intérieur du véhicule, p. ex. pour visualiser les passagers ou le chargement
B60W 40/08 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés aux conducteurs ou aux passagers
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 40/16 - Visages humains, p. ex. parties du visage, croquis ou expressions
A vehicular driving assist system includes a forward-viewing camera disposed at a windshield of an equipped vehicle and a driver-side radar sensor and a passenger-side radar sensor disposed at respective sides of the equipped vehicle. An electronic control unit (ECU) includes at least one data processor. The vehicular driving assist system, via processing at the ECU of image data captured by the forward-viewing camera, determines a traffic lane along which the equipped vehicle is traveling. When proximity of a leading vehicle ahead of the equipped vehicle occludes view by the forward-viewing camera of oncoming traffic traveling in a direction opposite to that of the equipped vehicle and traveling along a left-side adjacent traffic lane, driver-side radar data captured by the driver-side radar sensor is processed to detect an oncoming vehicle traveling in the direction opposite to that of the equipped vehicle and traveling along the left-side adjacent traffic lane.
B60W 30/09 - Entreprenant une action automatiquement pour éviter la collision, p. ex. en freinant ou tournant
B60W 10/18 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de freinage
B60W 10/20 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de direction
B60W 10/30 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande d'équipements auxiliaires, p. ex. des compresseurs pour la climatisation ou des pompes à huile
B60W 30/095 - Prévision du trajet ou de la probabilité de collision
B60W 50/16 - Signalisation tactile au conducteur, p. ex. vibration ou augmentation de la résistance sur le volant ou sur la pédale d'accélérateur
A vehicular vision system includes a camera disposed at a vehicle equipped with the vehicular vision system. The camera views exterior of the vehicle. The camera is operable to capture frames of image data. The system includes an electronic control unit (ECU). The vehicular vision system determines, at least in part via processing at the ECU of frames of image data captured by the camera and transferred to the ECU, whether a quality of a frame of image data satisfies a quality threshold. Based at least in part on determining that the quality of the frame of image data fails to satisfy the quality threshold, the vehicular vision system enhances the frame of image data, and the enhanced frame of image data is processed at the ECU for an advanced driving assistance system (ADAS) of the vehicle.
A vehicular radar sensing system includes a radar sensor disposed at a vehicle and having a printed circuit board, which includes at least one transmitter that transmits radio signals and at least one receiver that receives radio signals. Antenna elements of a plurality of antenna elements (i) receive radio signals transmitted by the transmitter and radiate radio waves representative of the received radio signals or (ii) receive radio waves and pass radio signals representative of the received radio waves to the receiver. A first antenna element of the plurality of antenna elements is disposed at a first surface of the PCB of the radar sensor along a first plane. A second antenna element of the plurality of antenna elements is disposed at a second surface of the PCB of the radar sensor that is along a second plane that is different than the first plane.
A vehicular camera module includes a lens barrel having a first passageway accommodating a plurality of optical elements. A camera housing is formed by joining an upper cover with a lower cover. The upper cover of the camera housing includes a lens barrel receiving structure having a second passageway. The lens barrel is partially disposed in the second passageway of the lens barrel receiving structure. An annular face of an annular flange of the lens barrel is juxtaposed with an annular face of the lens barrel receiving structure. An adhesive contacts and bonds the annular faces. An imager is housed by the camera housing with its photosensor array aligned with the second passageway of the lens barrel receiving structure. The camera housing includes structure that cooperates with corresponding structure of a mounting bracket to detachably mount the vehicular camera module at an in-cabin side of a windshield of a vehicle.
An extrusion system includes a container defining a channel extending along an axis for holding a feedstock. A ram is located on a first axial side of the channel and a die assembly is located on a second axial side of the channel opposite the first axial side. The ram is axially movable to push the feedstock into the die assembly. The die assembly defines at least one aperture extending through a part of the die assembly. A shearing surface is configured to shear and heat the material prior to entering the at least one aperture. At least part of the shearing surface or the container are configured to rotate about the axis while the at least one aperture remains rotationally stationary.
B21C 23/04 - Fabrication de produits non revêtus par extrusion directe
B22F 3/20 - Fabrication de pièces ou d'objets à partir de poudres métalliques, caractérisée par le mode de compactage ou de frittageAppareils spécialement adaptés à cet effet par extrusion
50.
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE DELIVERY AND PACKAGE TRANSFER SYSTEM
An autonomous package transfer system comprises a locker assembly including a storage compartment located at a destination. The locker assembly includes a locker door that is moveable between an open position and a closed position. An organizing mechanism is located in the storage compartment and includes a plurality of baskets that are moveable into alignment with the locker door via a drive unit. An autonomous vehicle delivery system includes at least one locker assembly located at a first destination and an autonomous vehicle. The locker assembly includes at least one storage compartment, the storage compartment including a door and a lock to selectively prevent access to the storage compartment. The autonomous vehicle comprises a chassis assembly and a storage assembly.
B60P 3/00 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux
B60P 1/00 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement
A modular electronic control unit for a vehicle includes an enclosure, a power control board disposed within the enclosure and including one or more power electronic devices, and a compute board disposed within the enclosure, separate from the power control board and including one or more high-performance processor devices configured to perform one or more application software functions. A domain control system for a vehicle includes a modular electronic control unit. The modular electronic control unit including an enclosure and a compute board disposed within the enclosure and including one or more high-performance processor devices configured to perform one or more application software functions. The domain control system also includes one or more remote power interfaces located remotely from the modular electronic control unit and in functional communication therewith via a controller network interconnection.
B60R 16/023 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour la transmission de signaux entre des parties ou des sous-systèmes du véhicule
52.
BATTERY INTEGRATED MODULAR POWER ELECTRONIC ARCHITECTURES AND CONTROLS
A power storage and supply system includes a plurality of integrated power modules. Each of the integrated power modules includes: a battery module having one or more battery cells, a power electronics assembly, and a DC-DC converter. The power electronics assembly is physically and electrically coupled to the battery module and configured to receive direct current (DC) power from the battery module and to generate alternating current (AC) power on a set of load terminals and using the DC power from the battery module. The DC-DC converter physically and electrically coupled to the battery module and configured to generate a second DC power using the DC power from the battery module.
H02J 3/38 - Dispositions pour l’alimentation en parallèle d’un seul réseau, par plusieurs générateurs, convertisseurs ou transformateurs
H02J 3/32 - Dispositions pour l'équilibrage de charge dans un réseau par emmagasinage d'énergie utilisant des batteries avec moyens de conversion
53.
CLOSURE LATCH ASSEMBLY EQUIPPED WITH CHILD LOCK MECHANISM AND POWER RELEASE MECHANISM HAVING DIRECTIONAL CONTROLLING ACTUATION OF THE CHILD LOCK MECHANISM
A closure latch assembly and system for a vehicle closure panel equipped with a latch mechanism having a latched position and an unlatched position and a power release mechanism moveable between home position, a release position and a double pull position and/or a child lock position, wherein a single motor is operable to move the power release mechanism between from the home position to the release position and from the home position to the double pull position and/or the child lock position.
E05B 81/16 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par la fonction ou les fins des éléments d’actionnement actionnant les éléments de verrouillage, pour verrouiller ou déverrouiller
E05B 77/30 - Fonctions relatives à l’actionnement des serrures depuis l'habitacle du véhicule permettant l’ouverture par une poignée de porte intérieure, même si la porte est verrouillée
E05B 81/06 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par le type d´actionneur utilisé électrique par moteurs rotatifs
E05B 81/24 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par les détails de construction de l'actionneur ou de la transmission de la puissance
54.
VEHICULAR DRIVER MONITORING SYSTEM WITH DRIVER INTERACTION
A vehicular driver monitoring system includes an interior-viewing camera disposed at a vehicle and viewing at least a head region of a driver of the vehicle. An electronic control unit (ECU) includes a data processor. Image data captured by the interior-viewing camera is transferred to the ECU and is processed at the ECU. Based at least in part on processing at the ECU of image data captured by the interior-viewing camera, the vehicular driver monitoring system monitors the driver of the vehicle. At least partially responsive to monitoring the driver of the vehicle, the vehicular driver monitoring system, using a chatbot, engages the driver in conversation.
B60W 50/14 - Moyens d'information du conducteur, pour l'avertir ou provoquer son intervention
B60R 1/12 - Ensembles de miroirs combinés avec d'autres objets, p. ex. pendules
B60R 1/29 - 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 à l’intérieur du véhicule, p. ex. pour visualiser les passagers ou le chargement
B60W 40/08 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés aux conducteurs ou aux passagers
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 40/10 - Corps d’êtres humains ou d’animaux, p. ex. occupants de véhicules automobiles ou piétonsParties du corps, p. ex. mains
55.
VEHICULAR VISION SYSTEM WITH CAMERA HAVING LENS ARRAY
A vehicular vision system includes a camera disposed at a vehicle. The camera includes an imager having an array of photosensing elements arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns. The camera includes a lens array disposed at the array of photosensing elements of the imager. The lens array of the camera includes a two-dimensional array of lens elements having lens elements arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns. The array of lens elements includes at least two rows of lens elements and at least two columns of lens elements. Each lens element of the lens array is disposed over a respective sub-array of rows and columns of photosensing elements of the imager for imaging light onto the respective sub-array of rows and columns of photosensing elements of the imager. An image processor is operable to process image data captured by the camera.
B60R 11/04 - Montage des caméras pour fonctionner pendant la marcheDisposition de leur commande par rapport au véhicule
B60R 11/00 - Autres aménagements pour tenir ou monter des objets
H04N 23/45 - Caméras ou modules de caméras comprenant des capteurs d'images électroniquesLeur commande pour générer des signaux d'image à partir de plusieurs capteurs d'image de type différent ou fonctionnant dans des modes différents, p. ex. avec un capteur CMOS pour les images en mouvement en combinaison avec un dispositif à couplage de charge [CCD] pour les images fixes
H04N 23/60 - Commande des caméras ou des modules de caméras
56.
VEHICULAR CAMERA WITH ADHESIVE DISPOSED BETWEEN NON-AXIALLY OPPOSED SURFACES OF THE LENS BARREL AND PCB STRUCTURE
A vehicular camera includes a PCB having an imager disposed thereat, a lens barrel accommodating a lens, and a lens barrel support structure that protrudes from the PCB and at least partially circumscribes the imager. The lens barrel has an outer surface between the ends of the lens barrel. The outer surface of the lens barrel is adhesively bonded to an inner surface of the lens barrel support structure via adhesive. The outer surface of the lens barrel opposes the inner surface of the lens barrel support structure. With the adhesive in its uncured state and contacting the opposed surfaces, the imager is aligned with the lens accommodated at the lens barrel. With the imager aligned with the lens, the adhesive is cured to adhesively attach the lens barrel at the lens barrel support structure.
A vehicular camera includes a lens having a plurality of optical elements, a lens holder, and an imager printed circuit board. The lens is accommodated in a lens barrel. A cylindrical passageway of the lens holder accommodates at least a portion of the lens barrel. The imager printed circuit board has circuitry disposed thereat. The circuitry of the imager printed circuit board includes an imager that has an imaging array. A flexible electrical ribbon cable electrically connects the circuitry of the imager printed circuit board with additional circuitry of the vehicular camera. The lens is held in optical alignment with the imaging array of the imager via an adhesive. The adhesive may bond the lens barrel to the lens holder at its front side. The imager printed circuit board may be attached at the lens holder at its rear side.
A seat assembly for use in an automotive vehicle comprises a seat cushion adapted to be coupled to a floor of the vehicle, a seat back pivotably coupled to the seat cushion, a striker adapted to be fixedly secured to a support wall in the vehicle, a recliner bracket pivotally coupled to the seat back, and a latch assembly pivotally coupled to the recliner bracket and pivotally coupled to the striker. Pivotal movement of the recliner bracket relative to the seat back causes the latch assembly to pivot around the striker and the seat back to pivot relative to the seat cushion between a design position and a full recline position.
B60N 2/90 - Détails ou éléments non prévus ailleurs
B60N 2/20 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p. ex. réglable le dossier étant rabattable, p. ex. pour faciliter l'accès
An improved aluminum alloy for casting into a component, such as a vehicle component, is provided. The improved aluminum alloy includes at least 80 wt. % aluminum; 6.0 to 8.0 wt. % silicon; 1.0 to 2.0 wt. % zinc; 0.10 to 0.6 wt. % magnesium; 0.1 to 0.60 wt. % copper; 0.20. to 0.60 wt. % manganese; up to 0.25 wt. % iron; 0.015 wt. % to 0.03 wt. % strontium; and up to 0.15 wt. % titanium, based on the total weight of the improved aluminum alloy. This improved aluminum alloy can be formed by combining recycled aluminum or recycled aluminum alloy with at least one additional element. The cast component formed of the improved aluminum alloy has a yield strength of 120 MPa to 130 MPa and an elongation of 8% to 16%, depending on flow length, when the cast component is in the as-cast (F temper) condition.
C22F 1/04 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages
C22F 1/043 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages d'alliages avec le silicium comme second constituant majeur
C22F 1/05 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages d'alliages de type Al-Si-Mg, c.-à-d. contenant du silicium et du magnésium en proportions sensiblement égales
An improved aluminum alloy for casting into a component, such as a vehicle component, is provided. The aluminum alloy preferably includes at least 80 weight percent (wt. %) aluminum; 9.5 to 11.5 wt. % silicon; 1.5 max wt. % zinc; 0.1 wt. % to 0.6 wt. % magnesium; 0.10 wt. % to 0.60 wt. % copper; 0.2. to 0.6 wt. % manganese; 0.2 wt. % to 0.6 wt. % iron; 0.01 wt. % to 0.07 wt. % strontium; and up to 0.15 wt. % titanium, based on the total weight of the aluminum alloy. This improved aluminum alloy can be formed by combining recycled aluminum or a recycle aluminum alloy with at least one additional element. The cast component formed of the aluminum alloy has a yield strength of 100 to 120 MPa and an elongation of 10% to 20% when the cast component is in the T7 temper condition.
C22F 1/04 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages
C22F 1/043 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages d'alliages avec le silicium comme second constituant majeur
C22F 1/05 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages d'alliages de type Al-Si-Mg, c.-à-d. contenant du silicium et du magnésium en proportions sensiblement égales
61.
ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN VEHICLE WITH THERMAL SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE VEHICLE
The invention relates to an electrically driven vehicle, comprising at least one radiator (4), a powertrain (5), a battery (21), a cab (16), and a thermal system (1) for heating and/or cooling at least one of the aforementioned components, wherein the thermal system comprises a refrigerant circuit (40), and the heating and/or cooling process is carried out via three coolant circuits. A heating circuit (41), a cooling circuit (41), and a battery circuit (43) are provided by switching two four-way valves (2, 3) and four proportional valves (9, 10, 11, 18).
A vehicular internal rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror casing accommodating an internal mirror reflective element having a dielectric mirror reflector that is transmissive to radio waves and reflective to visible light incident thereat. A radar sensor is disposed behind the internal mirror reflective element and includes (i) a plurality of radar transmitting antennas and (ii) a plurality of radar receiving antennas. The dielectric mirror reflector includes a plurality of high refractive layers and a plurality of low refractive layers. Visible light incident at an external surface of the internal mirror reflective element is reflected by the dielectric mirror reflector as visible light having a reflectance spectrum similar to that of a metallic mirrored surface. With the vehicular internal rearview mirror assembly mounted in a vehicle, presence of the radar sensor behind the internal mirror reflective element is rendered covert by the dielectric mirror reflector.
A disconnectable differential assembly has a reduced axial length and a side gear disconnectable from an axle shaft via a clutch unit. Various components of the disconnect mechanism are axially aligned and concentric to reduce the axial length. An output hub splined on the axle shaft and is actuatable, via an axially shiftable armature, into toothed engagement with the side gear via respective axially extending teeth. The output hub and armature include radially extending flanges that are axially adjacent and radially aligned with the teeth so that force is transmitted to the teeth at the same diameter. A thrust bearing is disposed between the flanges so that the output hub rotates relative to the armature. The side gear is supported for rotation on the axle shaft, and a bearing is disposed radially therebetween to improve radial alignment of the second side gear with the output hub.
F16H 48/24 - Dispositions pour supprimer ou modifier l'action différentielle, p. ex. dispositifs de verrouillage utilisant des embrayages ou des freins à engagement positif
B60K 23/04 - Agencement ou montage des dispositifs de commande pour transmissions de véhicules ou pour des parties de celles-ci, non prévus ailleurs pour mécanismes différentiels
F16H 48/34 - Dispositions pour supprimer ou modifier l'action différentielle, p. ex. dispositifs de verrouillage utilisant des moyens actionnés de l'extérieur utilisant des actionneurs électromagnétiques ou électriques
F16H 48/40 - Détails de structure caractérisés par des particularités des carters rotatifs
F16H 48/08 - Transmissions différentielles avec des engrenages à mouvement orbital avec des engrenages orbitaux coniques
A vehicular driving assist system includes an event camera disposed at an in-cabin side of a windshield of a vehicle and viewing forward of the vehicle through the vehicle windshield. Data output by the event camera is provided to an electronic control unit (ECU). The vehicular driving assist system, responsive to processing of data output by the event camera, detects at least one object present exterior of the vehicle. Vehicle kinematic data is provided to the ECU as the vehicle is driven along a road. The vehicle kinematic data includes speed data and (i) steering angle data, (ii) yaw data, (iii) pitch data and/or (iv) roll data. Responsive at least in part to processing of data output by the event camera and to processing at the ECU of vehicle kinematic data, (i) steering of the equipped vehicle is controlled and/or (ii) braking of the equipped vehicle is controlled.
B60W 40/08 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés aux conducteurs ou aux passagers
B60R 1/08 - Dispositions pour les rétroviseurs comprenant des caractéristiques optiques spéciales, p. ex. pour supprimer les zones de non-visibilité
B60R 1/29 - 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 à l’intérieur du véhicule, p. ex. pour visualiser les passagers ou le chargement
B60W 30/09 - Entreprenant une action automatiquement pour éviter la collision, p. ex. en freinant ou tournant
B60W 50/14 - Moyens d'information du conducteur, pour l'avertir ou provoquer son intervention
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
A heat sink includes a baseplate of thermally-conductive material defining a lower surface for conducting heat from a heat source, and an upper surface opposite of the lower surface. The heat sink also includes a radiator and a heat spreader. The radiator is disposed upon the baseplate away from the lower surface and includes a housing enclosing a chamber. The heat spreader includes expanded graphite disposed within the chamber and coating the upper surface of the baseplate. The heat spreader also includes a binder of Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR) for holding particles of the expanded graphite into a solid structure. A phase-change material (PCM) is disposed within the chamber and flowable through the heat spreader. The PCM is changeable between a liquid and a vapor to convey heat from the baseplate to the housing of the radiator.
F28F 21/02 - Structure des appareils échangeurs de chaleur caractérisée par l'emploi de matériaux spécifiés de carbone, p. ex. de graphite
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
H05K 7/20 - Modifications en vue de faciliter la réfrigération, l'aération ou le chauffage
C09K 5/06 - Substances qui subissent un changement d'état physique lors de leur utilisation le changement d'état se faisant par passage de l'état liquide à l'état solide, ou vice versa
F28D 21/00 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur non couverts par l'un des groupes
F28F 13/00 - Dispositions pour modifier le transfert de chaleur, p. ex. accroissement, diminution
C09K 5/14 - Substances solides, p. ex. pulvérulentes ou granuleuses
An exterior vehicle component includes an exterior mirror, a camera, and a lens array. The lens array includes a first optical element and a second optical element, each providing a different field-of-view. At least one of the camera or the lens array is movable relative to the other one of the camera and the lens array to align the camera with a corresponding one of the first optical element or the second optical element. One of the optical elements includes a fisheye lens, and the other one of the optical elements includes a prism.
H04N 23/695 - Commande de la direction de la caméra pour modifier le champ de vision, p. ex. par un panoramique, une inclinaison ou en fonction du suivi des objets
B60R 1/06 - Dispositions pour les rétroviseurs montés à l'extérieur du véhicule
B60R 1/12 - Ensembles de miroirs combinés avec d'autres objets, p. ex. pendules
B60R 16/02 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques
A thermally stable component formed of a tempered aluminum alloy casting which reduced costs is provided. The aluminum alloy typically has an elongation of at least 8% after casting, which is preferred for self-piercing rivet processes. The aluminum alloy leaves a casting facility in the as-cast (F temper) condition. The cast aluminum alloy is then shipped to another entity, such as an OEM, and is subjected to an artificial aging process, such as on the
A thermally stable component formed of a tempered aluminum alloy casting which reduced costs is provided. The aluminum alloy typically has an elongation of at least 8% after casting, which is preferred for self-piercing rivet processes. The aluminum alloy leaves a casting facility in the as-cast (F temper) condition. The cast aluminum alloy is then shipped to another entity, such as an OEM, and is subjected to an artificial aging process, such as on the
OEM's existing paint line, rather than at the casting facility. The artificial aging process typically includes electrodeposition coating and curing. The components that can be formed by the reduced cost method include lightweight automotive vehicle components, including structural, body-in-white, suspension, or chassis components, such as front shock towers, front body hinge pillars, tunnels, and rear rails.
A vehicular driver monitoring system includes a camera disposed at an interior cabin of a vehicle equipped with the system and viewing at least a portion of a driver of the vehicle. The system includes an electronic control unit (ECU) including electronic circuitry and associated software. Frames of image data captured by the camera are transferred to and are processed at the ECU. The system, responsive to processing at the ECU of frames of image data captured by the camera and transferred to the ECU, determines location of the head of the driver. The system determines a configuration for a driver's seat of the vehicle based at least in part on the determined location of the head of the driver. The system adjusts the driver's seat of the vehicle using the determined configuration for the driver's seat.
B60N 2/02 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p. ex. réglable
B60N 2/00 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules
A vehicular vision system includes an electronic control unit (ECU) configured, when installed in a vehicle, to connect via a plurality of coaxial cables of the vehicle with a plurality of vehicular cameras of the vehicle. Each camera is operable to capture image data. The coaxial cables (i) carry image data captured by the respective camera from the respective camera to the ECU, (ii) carries camera control data from the ECU to the respective camera and (iii) connects a DC power supply of the ECU to the respective camera for powering the respective camera. The camera control data is carried by the respective coaxial cable from the ECU to the respective camera at a control data carrier frequency that is lower than an image data carrier frequency at which image data captured by the respective camera is carried by the respective coaxial cable from the respective camera to the ECU.
A system includes a laser welder configured to weld a first steel workpiece to a second workpiece at an interface between them. The workpieces may have similar or dissimilar compositions and/or thicknesses. A filler wire may be used to fill a gap at the interface and/or provide a weld joint composition that accounts for the intrusion of aluminum coating from the workpiece(s) into the weld joint. The laser welder's laser beam may be laterally offset from the interface toward one of the workpieces (e.g., a thicker or stronger of the workpieces).
A method of operating a 2-stage Zero Inductor Voltage (ZIV) power converter includes: selectively controlling a first set of switches of a first stage having a first flying capacitor to control a first current between a positive input terminal and a first internal node; selectively controlling a second set of switches of a second stage having a second flying capacitor to control a second current between the first internal node and a second internal node; conducting, by an inductor, current between the second internal node and a positive output terminal for supplying power to a load connected to the positive output terminal. The inductor has zero average voltage thereacross for each switching cycle of a plurality of switching cycles and the 2-stage ZIV power converter is operable with a conversion ratio between an input voltage and an output voltage and having a value greater than 0.5.
H02M 1/088 - Circuits spécialement adaptés à la production d'une tension de commande pour les dispositifs à semi-conducteurs incorporés dans des convertisseurs statiques pour la commande simultanée de dispositifs à semi-conducteurs connectés en série ou en parallèle
H02M 1/14 - Dispositions de réduction des ondulations d'une entrée ou d'une sortie en courant continu
H02M 1/16 - Moyens pour obtenir un niveau de courant lors de la commutation, p. ex. avec une réactance saturable
H02M 3/06 - 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 résistances ou des capacités, p. ex. diviseur de tension
H02M 3/07 - 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 résistances ou des capacités, p. ex. diviseur de tension utilisant des capacités chargées et déchargées alternativement par des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec électrode de commande
H02M 7/483 - Convertisseurs munis de sorties pouvant chacune avoir plus de deux niveaux de tension
H02M 1/08 - Circuits spécialement adaptés à la production d'une tension de commande pour les dispositifs à semi-conducteurs incorporés dans des convertisseurs statiques
H02M 1/084 - Circuits spécialement adaptés à la production d'une tension de commande pour les dispositifs à semi-conducteurs incorporés dans des convertisseurs statiques utilisant un circuit de commande commun à plusieurs phases d'un système polyphasé
H02M 3/02 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant continu en une puissance de sortie en courant continu sans transformation intermédiaire en courant alternatif
H02M 3/04 - 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
H02M 7/48 - 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
72.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HYBRID CONTROL OF PMSM DRIVE USING TWO CURRENT SENSORS
A method for operating a motor drive to supply power to an electric motor comprises: measuring a first phase current and a second phase current in the electric motor; calculating, based on the first phase current and the second phase current, an estimated third phase current in the electric motor; determining an estimated motor current using a current observer and based on the first phase current, the second phase current, and the estimated third phase current; determining, based on the estimated motor current, a voltage command; and commanding, based on the voltage command, an inverter to supply an alternating current (AC) power to the electric motor.
H02P 21/13 - Commande par observateurs, p. ex. en utilisant des observateurs de Luenberger ou des filtres de Kalman
H02P 6/28 - Dispositions pour la commande du courant
H02P 27/04 - Dispositions ou procédés pour la commande de moteurs à courant alternatif caractérisés par le type de tension d'alimentation utilisant une tension d’alimentation à fréquence variable, p. ex. tension d’alimentation d’onduleurs ou de convertisseurs
A vehicular camera includes a camera housing having a front housing portion and a rear housing portion. The front housing portion includes a plurality of optical elements, a CMOS imager, and an imager printed circuit board. The CMOS imager is at a first side of the imager printed circuit board. The plurality of optical elements is held in position relative to the CMOS imager by an adhesive, whereby the imaging array at the outer side of the CMOS imager is devoid of the adhesive. The adhesive is formed by curing an adhesive material that is curable via exposure of the adhesive material to ultraviolet (UV) light. The adhesive maintains the position of the plurality of optical elements with respect to the CMOS imager during use of the vehicular camera assembly on a vehicle equipped with the vehicular camera assembly. The back housing portion is joined at the front housing portion.
G02B 7/00 - Montures, moyens de réglage ou raccords étanches à la lumière pour éléments optiques
B60R 11/04 - Montage des caméras pour fonctionner pendant la marcheDisposition de leur commande par rapport au véhicule
G02B 7/02 - Montures, moyens de réglage ou raccords étanches à la lumière pour éléments optiques pour lentilles
G02B 7/04 - Montures, moyens de réglage ou raccords étanches à la lumière pour éléments optiques pour lentilles avec mécanisme de mise au point ou pour faire varier le grossissement
G02B 13/00 - Objectifs optiques spécialement conçus pour les emplois spécifiés ci-dessous
G02B 27/00 - Systèmes ou appareils optiques non prévus dans aucun des groupes ,
G02B 27/62 - Appareils optiques spécialement adaptés pour régler des éléments optiques pendant l'assemblage de systèmes optiques
H04N 23/57 - Détails mécaniques ou électriques de caméras ou de modules de caméras spécialement adaptés pour être intégrés dans d'autres dispositifs
H04N 23/63 - Commande des caméras ou des modules de caméras en utilisant des viseurs électroniques
H10F 39/00 - Dispositifs intégrés, ou ensembles de plusieurs dispositifs, comprenant au moins un élément couvert par le groupe , p. ex. détecteurs de rayonnement comportant une matrice de photodiodes
A vehicular driver monitoring system includes a camera disposed at an interior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle, an electronic control unit (ECU) with an image processor for processing image data captured by the camera. The camera is disposed at a mirror head of the interior rearview mirror assembly and moves in tandem with the mirror head when the mirror head is adjusted relative to a mounting portion of the interior rearview mirror assembly. The camera includes an imaging array sensor and a lens. The vehicular driver monitoring system, responsive to processing at the ECU of image data captured by the camera, monitors a body portion of a driver of the vehicle. The vehicular driver monitoring system determines that a scene viewed by the camera has changed at least in part via processing of image data captured by the camera.
H04N 23/58 - Moyens permettant de modifier le champ de vision de la caméra sans déplacer le corps de la caméra, p. ex. par nutation ou pivotement des optiques ou des capteurs d'images
B60R 1/12 - Ensembles de miroirs combinés avec d'autres objets, p. ex. pendules
G06V 10/147 - Détails de capteurs, p. ex. lentilles de capteurs
G06V 20/52 - Activités de surveillance ou de suivi, p. ex. pour la reconnaissance d’objets suspects
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
H04N 23/74 - Circuits de compensation de la variation de luminosité dans la scène en influençant la luminosité de la scène à l'aide de moyens d'éclairage
A cooling insert for a die, such as a distributor for a high-pressure die casting assembly, and a method of manufacturing the conformal cooling insert, is provided. The cooling insert includes an inner portion formed of copper, a copper alloy, or a beryllium copper alloy and an outer portion formed of a steel material. The inner portion includes cooling channels having a complex shape. The inner portion is also manufactured using an investment casting process, for example, a process which uses a printed investment casting shell. The complex cooling channels improve cooling and reduce the duration of the casting process.
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 38/00 - Alliages ferreux, p. ex. aciers alliés
B33Y 80/00 - Produits obtenus par fabrication additive
B22D 15/00 - Coulée utilisant un moule ou un noyau dont une partie importante, pour le procédé, est de conductibilité thermique élevée, p. ex. coulée contre refroidisseursMoules ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à cette technique
76.
METHOD OF FORMING VEHICLE PARTS USING LASER WELDED BLANKS
A method of simultaneously forming a plurality of vehicle parts includes placing a common welded blank having a first portion joined to a second portion via a weld into a die set, and then simultaneously forming a first part in the first portion of the common welded blank and a second part in the second portion of the common welded blank. The first portion of the common welded blank can have a first thickness being different than a second thickness of said second portion and/or comprised of a first material grade being different than a second material grade of the second portion to simultaneously form the first and second parts with different thicknesses and/or different material grades. In an arrangement, each of the first and second portions can be shaped to be approximate halves of the overall common welded blank for simultaneously forming complementary parts.
A closure latch assembly includes a latch module having a ratchet and a pawl, with the ratchet being moveable between a striker capture position and a striker release position and the pawl being moveable between a ratchet holding position, whereat the ratchet is maintained in the striker capture position, the a ratchet release position, whereat the ratchet is biased toward the striker release position. An actuator module including a power actuator is operably coupled to a drive gear. The drive gear has an actuation feature fixed thereto. A latch release mechanism operably couples the actuation feature to the pawl, wherein rotation of the drive gear via energization of the power actuator causes the latch release mechanism to move the pawl between the ratchet holding position and the ratchet release position.
E05B 81/06 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par le type d´actionneur utilisé électrique par moteurs rotatifs
E05B 81/14 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par la fonction ou les fins des éléments d’actionnement actionnant les cliquets du pêne, p. ex. pour déclencher le pêne
A method for making a tray assembly includes providing a first component and a second component. The second component has a lower portion and an upper portion spaced from the first component. A top surface of the lower portion is positioned below a top surface of the first component. A top surface of the upper portion is substantially coplanar with the top surface of the first component such that a gap is defined along the lower portion of the second component. The method also includes filling the gap with an adhesive, and compressing a pad toward the adhesive such that the adhesive becomes substantially coplanar with the top surface of the first component and the upper portion of the second component.
A draw die assembly includes a lower die shoe and an upper die shoe vertically moveable relative to the lower die shoe. A draw punch vertically protrudes from the lower die shoe. The upper die shoe defines a cavity for receiving the work piece and draw punch such that downward movement of the upper die shoe causes the work piece to be compressed between the draw punch and the cavity. A slip flange form is positioned adjacent to the binder segment. The upper die shoe has an edge that is approximately aligned with an edge of the slip flange form such that downward movement of the upper die shoe causes an edge of the work piece to be pinched between the edge of the upper die shoe and the edge of the slip flange form.
A vehicular camera module includes a housing for mounting at a vehicular windshield, and an imager assembly. The imager assembly includes (i) a lens barrel accommodating a lens and (ii) an imager printed circuit board (imager PCB). An imager is disposed at a first side of the imager PCB. The imager PCB includes an imager portion at which the imager is disposed and attaching portions at respective outboard ends of the imager PCB. The imager PCB includes stress relieving portions that include a stress relieving portion between the imager portion and each of the attaching portions. Each stress relieving portion includes at least one region of the imager PCB that is more flexible than the imager portion and the respective attaching portion of the imager PCB. The attaching portions of the imager PCB are attached at the housing via respective fasteners.
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
B60R 11/04 - Montage des caméras pour fonctionner pendant la marcheDisposition de leur commande par rapport au véhicule
A method for structuring a vehicular driving assistance system includes determining a function of the vehicular driving assistance system. The method also includes determining one or more state transitions for a state machine of the function of the vehicular driving assistance system, where the state machine comprises a plurality of states, and where the one or more state transitions cause the state machine to transition from a state of the plurality of states to a different state of the plurality of states. The method also includes determining, based on the one or more state transitions, a current state of the plurality of states of the state machine, and generating, based on the current state of the state machine, one or more outputs for the function of the vehicular driving assistance system.
B60W 50/08 - Interaction entre le conducteur et le système d'aide à la conduite
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
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
A vehicular trailer assist system includes a camera disposed at a rear portion of a vehicle and viewing at least rearward of the vehicle, and an electronic control unit (ECU), which includes an image processor for processing image data captured by the camera. The ECU executes a deep convolutional neural network (CNN) to determine, via processing of image data captured by the camera, presence of a trailer rearward of the vehicle. The CNN, responsive to processing of image data captured by the camera, determines a position of a trailer relative to the vehicle. The CNN, responsive to determining the position of the trailer, classifies the trailer into a trailer category. The ECU, responsive to the CNN determining the position of the trailer, generates an output based on the trailer classification to autonomously control the vehicle to align the vehicle with the trailer and navigate the vehicle toward the trailer.
H04N 7/18 - Systèmes de télévision en circuit fermé [CCTV], c.-à-d. systèmes dans lesquels le signal vidéo n'est pas diffusé
B60W 60/00 - Systèmes d’aide à la conduite spécialement adaptés aux véhicules routiers autonomes
G05D 1/249 - Dispositions pour déterminer la position ou l’orientation utilisant des signaux fournis par des sources artificielles extérieures au véhicule, p. ex. balises de navigation provenant de capteurs de positionnement situés à l’extérieur du véhicule, p. ex. caméras
G06F 18/21 - Conception ou mise en place de systèmes ou de techniquesExtraction de caractéristiques dans l'espace des caractéristiquesSéparation aveugle de sources
G06T 7/70 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras
G06V 10/82 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant les réseaux neuronaux
G06V 20/58 - Reconnaissance d’objets en mouvement ou d’obstacles, p. ex. véhicules ou piétonsReconnaissance des objets de la circulation, p. ex. signalisation routière, feux de signalisation ou routes
H04N 23/90 - Agencement de caméras ou de modules de caméras, p. ex. de plusieurs caméras dans des studios de télévision ou des stades de sport
A seat assembly for use in an automotive vehicle has a seat cushion including a seat bracket, a seat back including a side bracket, a bushing having an outer ring fixedly coupled to one of the seat bracket or the side bracket, and a free pivot pivotally coupling the seat bracket to the side bracket. The bushing has a passageway extending axially through the outer ring and a plurality of flexible fingers extending inward from the outer ring into the passageway. The free pivot includes a shaft the extending axially through the passageway in the bushing with the plurality of flexible fingers frictionally engaged with the shaft.
B60N 2/90 - Détails ou éléments non prévus ailleurs
B60N 2/02 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p. ex. réglable
B60N 2/20 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p. ex. réglable le dossier étant rabattable, p. ex. pour faciliter l'accès
F16C 17/02 - Paliers à contact lisse pour mouvement de rotation exclusivement pour charges radiales uniquement
F16C 27/06 - Paliers ou supports de paliers élastiques ou extensibles pour mouvement de rotation exclusivement par le moyen de parties en caoutchouc ou en un matériau analogue
84.
POWER CLOSURE MEMBER SYSTEM HOLDING CURRENT SELF LEARNING
A power closure system for a vehicle and corresponding method of operation are provided. The system includes a door and a power actuator for moving the door between closed and open positions. The power actuator is adapted to output a holding force to hold the door at a hold position between the closed position and the open position. In addition, the power actuator is configured to output the holding force such that a force applied to the door by a user to overcome the holding force is substantially the same to move the door in either one of an opening direction and a closing direction.
E05F 15/611 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs pour battants pivotants
E05F 15/44 - Détection par bords de sécurité sensibles à des variations de la conductivité électrique
E05F 15/70 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice avec déclenchement automatique
85.
CLOSURE LATCH ASSEMBLY WITH MONO-DIRECTIONAL POWER RELEASE ACTUATOR HAVING SAFETY BLOCKING ARRANGEMENT
A closure latch assembly includes a power release gear configured to be driven by a motor in a first direction from a home position to a release position, whereat a pawl releases a ratchet to permit the ratchet to move to a striker release position, and back to the home position in the first direction, whereat a sensor signals the motor to be de-energized when the power release gear returns to the home position. In the absence of the pawl releasing the ratchet, the power release gear is driven by the motor in a second direction opposite the first direction to cause the pawl to release the ratchet to permit the ratchet to move to the striker release position.
E05B 77/02 - Serrures de véhicule caractérisées par des fonctions ou des fins particulières pour des situations d’accident
E05B 81/06 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par le type d´actionneur utilisé électrique par moteurs rotatifs
E05B 81/14 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par la fonction ou les fins des éléments d’actionnement actionnant les cliquets du pêne, p. ex. pour déclencher le pêne
A power closure member actuation system for a vehicle having a plurality of doors and corresponding method of operation are provided. The system includes at least one power actuator associated with and configured to move one of the plurality of doors. The system also includes an inclination sensor configured to detect an initial inclination of the one of the plurality of doors at a predetermined position of one of the plurality of doors and a current inclination of the one of the plurality of doors at a current position of one of the plurality of doors. The at least one power actuator is operated based on the current position of the one of the plurality of doors determined using the initial inclination detected at the predetermined position and the current inclination detected at the current position.
A method for attaching a clinching fastener includes providing a die button that defines a channel. A set ring extends from the top end of the die button, spaced from the channel. The method also includes providing a clinching fastener. A deformation ring extends about a lower region of the clinching fastener. The method also includes positioning a sheet of metal on a top of the set ring. The method also includes positioning the lower end of the clinching fastener in a hole of the sheet which is larger than the deformation ring such that a gap is between the sheet, the die button and the lower region of the clinching fastener. The method also includes driving the clinching fastener toward the die button such that the deformation ring deforms against the die button and flows into the gap to clinch the clinching fastener to the sheet.
An extrusion system including a die located about and along an axis and defining at least one extrusion opening. A primary container defines a channel for holding a first billet to be extruded. The primary container is movable into a position in which the channel of the primary container is aligned with the die along the axis. At least one supplementary container defines a channel for holding a supplementary billet to be extruded. The supplementary container is movable into a position in which the channel of the supplementary container is aligned with the die along the axis. A ram is movable along the axis for axially pushing the first and supplementary billets toward the die for passing material of the billets through the at least one extrusion opening of the die.
A multilevel converter for generating alternating current (AC) power includes: an AC bus configured to transmit the AC power; a governing controller; and a plurality of submodules. Each of the submodules: a power converter having a plurality of switching transistors, and a module controller configured to control the plurality of switching transistors to operate in one of a charging mode or an inverter mode. The power converter, in the charging mode, operates to rectify the AC power from the AC bus to supply direct current (DC) power to at least one batten. The power converter, in the inverter mode, operates to generate AC power on the AC bus using the DC power from the at least one battery. Each of the module controllers includes a wireless transceiver configured to communicate with the governing controller using a wireless data interconnection.
H02J 7/02 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries pour la charge des batteries par réseaux à courant alternatif au moyen de convertisseurs
B60L 53/22 - Détails de structure ou aménagements des convertisseurs de charge spécialement adaptés pour recharger des véhicules électriques
H02M 1/08 - Circuits spécialement adaptés à la production d'une tension de commande pour les dispositifs à semi-conducteurs incorporés dans des convertisseurs statiques
H02M 11/00 - Systèmes de transformation de puissance électrique non couverts par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
H02M 7/483 - Convertisseurs munis de sorties pouvant chacune avoir plus de deux niveaux de tension
90.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING A CONTACT TIP OF A WELDING ASSEMBLY
A method for improving a contact tip for a welding assembly including providing a contact tip that extends along an axis between a proximal end and a distal end. The contact tip has an axial channel with a channel diameter. The method also includes forming an axial bore with a bore diameter at the distal end of the contact tip. The bore diameter is larger than the channel diameter. The method also includes cutting a length of a rod. The rod has a rod diameter that is substantially the same as the bore diameter. The method also includes inserting the length of the rod in the bore. The method also includes creating a passage through the rod that has a passage diameter that is approximately the same as the channel diameter. The method also includes passing a welding wire through the channel and the passage.
A vehicular radar sensor includes transmitters and receivers, a printed circuit board (PCB), and a radome at least partially enclosing (i) the PCB, (ii) the transmitters and (iii) the receivers. The radome includes an internal surface nearest the PCB and an external surface farthest from the PCB. The radome includes a plurality of cavities at the internal side of the radome that extend partially but not entirely through a thickness of the radome. A first portion of the radio signals passes through the plurality of cavities when passing through the radome to be received by the receivers, and a second portion of the radio signals does not pass through the plurality of cavities when passing through the radome to be received at the receivers. Radar data captured by the vehicular radar sensor is based on (i) the first portion of radio signals and (ii) the second portion of radio signals.
A method for operating a motor drive to supply power to an electric motor includes: determining, based on a torque command and an electrical speed, a first voltage command; measuring a phase current in the electric motor; determining, based on the phase current, an estimated motor current; verifying the accuracy of the estimated motor current; determining, based on the estimated motor current, a second voltage command; computing, based on the phase current, a reconstructed a-axis current; determining an estimation error as a difference between the measured phase current and the reconstructed a-axis current; comparing the estimation error to an error threshold to determine an estimation condition; selecting, based on the estimation condition, one of the first voltage command or the second voltage command to use as a final voltage command; and commanding, based on the final voltage command, an inverter to supply an AC power to the electric motor.
A swappable battery module (SBM) for a vehicle includes; at least one battery; an alternating current (AC) bus configured to transmit AC power; and a power converter including a plurality of switching transistors- The power converter is operable in a. charging mode to rectify AC power from the AC bus to supply direct current (DC) power to the at least one battery. The power converter is operable in an inverter mode to generate AC power on the AC bus using the DC power from the at least one battery- and for supplying a traction motor of the vehicle. The SBM is configured to be removed from the vehicle and to be replaced with another SBM while the SBM is recharged outside of the vehicle. The power converter may produce several discrete DC values to improve a generated AC waveform to be near sinusoidal, reducing motor harmonic losses.
A powered actuator includes a leadscrew as an extensible member connected to a closure, such as a vehicle side door and is configured to move linearly for opening or closing the closure. The first powered actuator also includes a gearbox configured apply a force to the extensible member for causing the extensible member to move linearly. An adapter is configured to mount the gearbox to the vehicle body. The adapter allows the powered actuator to replace a non-powered door check device. The adapter also allows some relative rotation between the gearbox and the vehicle body for fitment of the powered actuator. An electromagnetic (EM) brake is coupled to the gearbox on an opposite side from the electric motor. A high-resolution position sensor is coupled to a driven shaft to measure a position of the actuator, the position sensor is spaced apart from the EM brake to prevent electromagnetic interference therefrom.
E05F 15/622 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs pour battants pivotants manœuvrés par mécanismes "pousser-tirer" utilisant des mécanismes à écrou et vis
E05F 5/02 - Dispositifs de freinage, p. ex. ralentisseursButéesTampons particulièrement pour éviter le claquement des battants
An improved cooling system for a hot stamping die apparatus is provided. The hot stamping apparatus includes a tool for forming and quenching a part. A plurality of cooling channels are located in the tool, and a cooling unit supplies cooling fluid to the cooling channels. Each cooling channel defines a passage containing a helix. The helix initiates a turbulent flow when the cooling fluid flows through the cooling channels. The turbulent flow of the cooling fluid is able to remove heat from the part more efficiently compared to a conventional laminar flow of the cooling fluid. Thus, the duration of the quenching step and thus the duration of the overall hot stamping process can be reduced.
A vehicular cabin monitoring system includes an air sensing device disposed at a vehicular component disposed within an interior cabin of a vehicle. The air sensing device samples air at the vehicular component and generates sensor data representative of a sample of air at the vehicular component. The system, via processing of captured sensor data, determines a level of air contaminant within the interior cabin that is indicative of (i) a level of contaminant particulates and/or (ii) a level of contaminant gas. The system generates an alert to a driver of the vehicle and adjusts operation of a vehicular system responsive to determination that the level of air contaminant is greater than a threshold level.
A power latch assembly and system therewith configured for retaining a closure panel of a motor vehicle in a closed position relative to a vehicle body and for releasing the closure panel to allow the closure panel to be moved from the closed position to an open position. The power latch assembly has a double lock/child lock state, whereat actuation of an inside release mechanism does not release the closure panel for movement to the open position, and whereat actuation of an outside release mechanism permits release of the closure panel for movement to the open position.
E05B 81/90 - Actionnement manuel de secours en cas de panne d’alimentation en énergie
E05B 81/16 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par la fonction ou les fins des éléments d’actionnement actionnant les éléments de verrouillage, pour verrouiller ou déverrouiller
E05B 81/34 - Détails de la transmission des moyens d’actionnement à engrenages
A latch assembly for a closure system having first and second closure members each movable between open and closed positions and method of operation are provided. The assembly includes a primary latch mechanism that has a primary actuation group to control actuation of the first closure member. The latch assembly also includes a secondary latch mechanism that has a secondary actuation group operable to control actuation of the second closure member. A controller unit is coupled to the primary and secondary actuation groups and determines which of the primary actuation group and the secondary actuation group to actuate and controls actuation of at least one of the primary actuation group and the secondary actuation group accordingly. The primary and secondary latch mechanisms, primary and secondary actuation groups, and controller unit are all integrated into the housing.
B60J 5/04 - Portes disposées sur les côtés du véhicule
E05B 77/48 - Verrouillage simultané de plusieurs battants par des moyens électriques
E05B 81/04 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par le type d´actionneur utilisé électrique
E05B 81/76 - Détection du maniement de la poignéeDétection d’un utilisateur s'approchant d'une poignéeActions de commutation électrique effectuées par les poignées
E05B 83/38 - Serrures pour portières passagers ou similaire pour véhicules sans montant central, c.-à-d. des véhicules où la porte avant et la porte arrière s’engagent l’une dans l’autre en position fermée
E05F 15/611 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs pour battants pivotants
A vehicular trailering assist system includes a forward-viewing camera disposed at a vehicle and viewing at least forward of the vehicle and a rear backup camera disposed at the vehicle and viewing at least a portion of a trailer hitched to the vehicle. With the vehicle operating in a calibration state, the vehicular trailering assist system, via processing of image data captured by the rear backup camera, determines a portion of the trailer hitched to the vehicle and determines a trailer collision angle. With the trailer hitched to the vehicle and with the vehicle not operating in the calibration state, the vehicular trailering assist system, via processing of image data captured by the rear backup camera, determines a current angle of the trailer relative to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle and determines whether the determined current trailer angle is within a threshold amount of the determined trailer collision angle.
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
B60Q 9/00 - Agencement ou adaptation des dispositifs de signalisation non prévus dans l'un des groupes principaux
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
B60R 1/26 - 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 vers l’arrière du véhicule
G06T 7/80 - Analyse des images capturées pour déterminer les paramètres de caméra intrinsèques ou extrinsèques, c.-à-d. étalonnage de caméra
G06V 10/44 - Extraction de caractéristiques locales par analyse des parties du motif, p. ex. par détection d’arêtes, de contours, de boucles, d’angles, de barres ou d’intersectionsAnalyse de connectivité, p. ex. de composantes connectées
A method for assembling an imager assembly for a vehicular camera includes providing an imager printed circuit board (imager PCB), a cylindrical structure having a passageway therethrough, a lens barrel accommodating a lens, and a lens holder. The cylindrical structure is attached to the imager PCB. The lens barrel is disposed partially within the lens holder, such that a radial protrusion of the lens barrel is received within a slot of the lens holder. The engaging end of the lens holder is disposed at the cylindrical structure and the lens barrel is adjusted relative to the cylindrical structure to align the imager and the lens. With the lens aligned relative to the imager, the engaging end of the lens holder is secured to the cylindrical structure and the radial protrusion is secured within the slot of the lens holder to secure the lens barrel relative to the imager PCB.
G02B 7/02 - Montures, moyens de réglage ou raccords étanches à la lumière pour éléments optiques pour lentilles
G03B 30/00 - Modules photographiques comprenant des objectifs et des unités d'imagerie intégrés, spécialement adaptés pour être intégrés dans d'autres dispositifs, p. ex. des téléphones mobiles ou des véhicules