ДВЕРНАЯ СИСТЕМА С МОДУЛЕМ ЭЛЕКТРОПРИВОДА ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. Модуль электропривода содержит корпус, электродвигатель, редуктор, выходной вал, тормозной узел и датчик положения. Редуктор связан с электродвигателем посредством элемента в виде вала. Выходной вал связан с дверью и редуктором. Тормозной узел связан с элементом в виде вала и имеет замкнутое и разомкнутое положения. Датчик положения выполнен с возможностью обнаружения вращения выходного вала. Автомобильная дверная система содержит петлю для поддерживания двери, переключатель для подачи по запросу пользователя первого входного сигнала для автоматического открывания или закрывания двери и упомянутый модуль электропривода. Способ приведения в действие двери содержит этапы, на которых вручную поворачивают дверь вокруг петли, обеспечивая ручной ввод входного сигнала. Обнаруживают введенный вручную входной сигнал. Подают питание на электродвигатель для перемещения двери в направлении, заданном ручным вводом входного сигнала.

ЧАСТЬ ШАРНИРА ДВЕРЦЫ, КАПОТА ДВИГАТЕЛЯ ИЛИ КРЫШКИ БАГАЖНИКА АВТОМОБИЛЯ И ШИРНИР

... 1. Часть (1) шарнира дверцы, капота двигателя или крышки багажника автомобиля, отличающаяся тем, что она имеет, по меньшей мере, один участок (2) гибридной конструкции, выполненный в виде открытого профиля, проем (22) которого, по меньшей мере, частично закрыт, по меньшей мере, одной крышкой (6). ! 2. Часть шарнира по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что крышка (6) представляет собой гибридную деталь. ! 3. Часть шарнира по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что выполненный в виде открытого профиля участок (2) имеет бортик (11), к которому прилегает крышка (6). ! 4. Часть шарнира по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что крышка (6) прочно соединена с выполненным в виде открытого профиля участком (2), в частности посредством сварки и/или клея. ! 5. Часть шарнира по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что крышка (6) и/или, по меньшей мере, один, выполненный в виде открытого профиля участок (2) имеет листовую структуру (7, 7'), которая, по меньшей мере, частично окружена полимерной структурой (8, 12). ! 6. Часть шарнира по п.1, отличающаяся ...

ШАРНИР ДЛЯ КРЫШКИ АВТОМОБИЛЯ

Bearing for vehicle boot flap - has pair of hinge halves in hollow section of moulded plastics flap

The bearing for a plastics car boot flap consists of hinge halves in the upper hollow frame part of the flap to engage metal hinge halves on the body work. The spaced flap fitted hinge halves are joined to a holder fitting into the flap frame. Each first hinge half (23) should consist of a flat steel part at right angles to the hinge axis and fixed to the frame part (7) of the boot flap. The holder only links the first hinge (19) halves to one another and does not transfer forces to the flap (5) in normal use. The holder presents a high-loadable fabric band (33). USE/ADVANTAGE - Plastics car boots. Boot flap remains fixed to its hinges in collisions using steel top hinge half to divert impact energy.

Car boot flap linked by parallelogram leverage - has car body side two-arm lever, whose free end couples to parallelogram end

The boot flap is hinged to the body by a linkage composed of two parallelogram levers hinged at respective free ends to body and the flap. First and second lever ends (4,5) are hinged respectively to the free end of a two-arm lever (7), hinged to the body, and to the pivot point of the same parallelogram lever (7,6). The other free end of the two-arm lever can be locked (10) to the car body, and the other ends of the parallelogram levers are hinged to the lower part of the flap (2). ADVANTAGE - Simple boot flap handling.

Vorrichtung zum Schließen einer schwenkbaren Klappe sowie Klappe und Kraftfahrzeug mit einer solchen Vorrichtung

Vorrichtung (30; 46) zum Schließen einer schwenkbaren Klappe (4), insbesondere einer Heckklappe eines Kraftfahrzeugs, aufweisend einen ersten Anbindungspunkt (16) für ein Kraftelement (14) an einem Scharnierbügel (26) der Klappe (4); einen zweiten Anbindungspunkt (20) für ein Kraftelement (14) an einem gegenüber der Klappe (4) feststehenden Bereich; und ein Kraftelement (14), insbesondere ein Federelement (14), beispielsweise eine Zugfeder oder eine Gasfeder, die zwischen dem ersten Anbindungspunkt (16) und dem zweiten Anbindungspunkt (20) angeordnet ist, wobei der erste Anbindungspunkt (16) des Federelements (14) oder der zweite Anbindungspunkt (20) des Kraftelements (14) so verschiebbar ist, dass das schließende Moment erhöht wird und somit die Klappe (4) schließt.

Hinge lever mechanism for an automobile trunk lid, opened by remote control, has bolts at the hinge levers with openings to take the spring ends as alternatives to compensate for spring fatigue

The lever mechanism for an automobile (8) trunk lid (7), unlocked by remote control, has two bolts (1) for two hinge levers (5), inserted into structured openings (9), from the trunk lid. Each bolt has two drillings as alternative positions for the end of a spring (6). The bolts are fixed in position at the hinge levers by splints.

Zugfeder für Klappe an einem Kraftfahrzeug

Zugfeder für eine Klappe an einem Kraftfahrzeug, die mit einem Federende an einem festen Anlenkpunkt an der Karosserie und mit dem anderen Federende an einem Anlenkpunkt der Klappe befestigbar ist, wobei im Inneren des zylindrischen Federkörpers Führungselemente und ein Dämpfungselement mit einer Zylinder-Kolben-Anordnung angebracht sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zwei Führungselemente (13, 14) für den zylindrischen Körper der Zugfeder (12) vorhanden sind und das Dämpfungselement (15), das als Gasfeder mit einem Kopf (17) auf einer Kolbenstange (16) ausgebildet ist, an einem Führungselement (13 bzw. 14) angeordnet ist, wobei der Kopf (17) erst in der Endphase des Öffnungsvorgangs der Klappe (11) mit dem korrespondierenden Gegenstück (18) im anderen Führungselement (14 bzw. 13) in Kontakt tritt.

Geräuschdämmungs-Vorrichtung für einen Kraftfahrzeugverschluss

Geräuschdämmungs-Vorrichtung für einen Kraftfahrzeugverschluss, umfassend: einen Keil; und eine Aufnahme, beinhaltend (a) einen ersten Anschlag und einen zweiten Anschlag, der eine Verengung dazwischen definiert, und (b) einen Ausfahrmechanismus in der Verengung.

Virtueller Schalter und Verfahren zum Betrieb eines solchen

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betätigen eines virtuellen Schalters (50) mit einem Sensorsystem (17.2), welches eine Betätigung des Schalters (50) erfasst, wobei das Sensorsystem (17.2) zumindest zwei berührungslose Sensoren (11, 12) aufweist. Erfindungsgemäß ist vorgesehen, dass die folgenden Schritte ablaufen: a) Starten des Verfahrens b) Überwachen von wenigstens einem ersten Sensor (11) c) Starten eines ersten Timers (11.2) für eine erste Zeitspanne (11.3), falls der erste Sensor (11) aktiviert wird (durch ein angenähertes Objekt) d) Starten eines zweiten Timers (12.2) für eine zweite Zeitspanne (12.3), falls der zweite Sensor (12) aktiviert wird (durch ein angenähertes Objekt) und die erste Zeitspanne (11.3) noch nicht überschritten ist e) Betätigen des virtuellen Schalters (50), falls zumindest ein Sensor (11, 12) deaktiviert ist und die zweite Zeitspanne (12.3) noch nicht überschritten ist und wobei insbesondere die Schritte a) bis e) teilweise gleichzeitig oder zeitlich ...

Hinge with spring mechanism for vehicle boot lid esp. saloon

The hinge consists of a pair of bent levers (13,14) positioned one each side of the boot lid (3) with one end (12) attached via a pivot (11) and support arm (10) to the vehicle body (2) and the other (15) to the boot lid. A spring mechanism esp. torsion bars (19,20) one attached to each lever reduces the force required to lift the lid or makes it fully self-lifting. The torsion bars are positioned within the recess for the water channel (6) intended to catch and divert water leaking past the seal (15).

Anschlagstück für Fahrzeugverschluss

Anschlagstück für einen Verschluss eines Fahrzeugs, der verschwenkbar mit der Fahrzeugstruktur verbunden ist, wobei das Anschlagstück umfasst: eine Hauptstange mit einem ersten Ende, das so ausgelegt ist, dass es mit einem von der Fahrzeugstruktur und dem Verschluss verschwenkbar in Eingriff steht, und mit einem entgegengesetzten zweiten Ende; eine an dem entgegengesetzten zweiten Ende befestigte Endkappe; einen Träger, der an dem anderen von der Fahrzeugstruktur und dem Verschluss angebracht ist, wobei sich die Hauptstange durch den Träger hindurch erstreckt; und einen Stoßdämpfer, der an dem Träger angebracht ist und zwischen der Endkappe und dem Träger platziert ist, wobei der Stoßdämpfer so ausgelegt ist, dass er Bewegungsenergie des Verschlusses absorbiert, wenn er zwischen der Endkappe und dem Träger komprimiert wird; dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Stoßdämpfer eine an dem Träger angebrachte, äußere Luftkammerschale und eine in der äußeren Luftkammerschale teleskopartig verschiebbare ...

Telescopic spring unit for car boot and hatchback flaps - has compressive force when extended to tilt locking unit automatically into stop position.

The first telescopic part (26) is attached to a base unit of the structure by a first connector (28). A second connector (24) for the second telescopic part (30) is connected to the locking unit (22). The tilt joint (32) and second connector conform with each other so that in the extended state of the telescopic spring unit (10) the compressive force derived from the gravity of the swivel unit passes through the two connecting points (24,28) to exert the tilting movement on the locking unit. The tilt joint can have at least a first movable force engagement point (K1) for transferring the force between one telescopic part and the locking unit. USE/ADVANTAGE - Fewer structural parts for easier economical prodn. and assembly of telescopic spring unit for car boot and hatchback flaps.

Driving device for trunk lid of trunk lid bearing arrangement of passenger car body, has crank drive, which is connectable over body-lateral retaining unit with passenger car body

The driving device has a crank drive (40), which is connectable over body-lateral retaining unit (42) with the passenger car body (32) on one hand and is connectable over a cover-lateral retaining unit (44) with the trunk lid on the other hand. The body-lateral retaining unit and the cover-lateral retaining unit have bearing element (48,52) tilted around a bearing point (50,54). An independent claim is also included for a trunk lid bearing arrangement for a passenger car body.

Antreibbares Klappenscharnier

The invention relates to a drivable flap hinge for connecting a flap such as a front hood or a trunk lid, to a body of an automobile in an articulated manner. Said drivable hinge comprises a first retaining part (2) for fixing to the flap, a second retaining part (3) for fixing to the body, at least one connecting member (6) which is pivotably arranged on at least one of the two retaining parts (2, 3) with a joint (8, 9); and a driving motor (16) which is drive-connected to a joint pin (17) of the joint (8). The invention provides a flap hinge which advantageously enables a front gate or tail gate of an automobile to pivot in a driven manner as a result of the driven joint pin (17) connecting the first retaining part (2) and the connecting member (6).

Vorrichtung zum Entriegeln/Verriegeln und Öffnen/Schließen einer Fahrzeugklappe

Vorrichtung zum Entriegeln/Verriegeln und Öffnen/Schließen einer Fahrzeugklappe (10), insbesondere einer Verdeckkastenabdeckung (10), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie einen hin und her beweglichen ersten Gleiter (12), der zum Entriegeln/Verriegeln der Fahrzeugklappe (10) einen Verriegelungsmechanismus (14, 16) betätigt, und einen in dem ersten Gleiter (12) hin und her beweglichen zweiten Gleiter (18) aufweist, der zum Öffnen/Schließen der Fahrzeugklappe (10) direkt oder indirekt an der Fahrzeugklappe (10) angelenkt ist.

Improvements in or relating to hinge devices

PNEUMATIC SPRING LINK

PNEUMATIC SPRING LINK

GAS SPRING COUNTERBALANCE SYSTEM

GAS SPRING FOR VEHICLE BOOT LID

Enhanced service

A system for a vehicle, such as an autonomous taxi or private hire vehicle, is operable to actuate 235 closing of a power-operated vehicle door when it is determined that the door is open 220 and the vehicle is unoccupied 215. A fare is determined 240 when the door is in a latched position, preferably after the system has actuated 235 closing of the door, and a message 245 indicating the fare is sent to a user. The system may detect objects located in the vehicle 210 or obstacles preventing the door from closing 225, notify the user via a message 230, and continue accruing the fare until the objects or obstacles are removed. Optionally, the fare is determined when the user is beyond a predetermined distance from the vehicle.

Rear camera with defroster and embedded proximity switch

A vehicle including a rear view camera (110; fig. 1) with an indium tin oxide (ITO) coating (306; fig. 3) applied to the lens (304; fig. 3). A control system is configured to detect a water-based obstruction on the lens 518 (e.g. ice, frost, snow, water, rain, condensation etc.) and run a current through the ITO coating to heat it and hence remove the obstruction 520, 524. It is also configured to detect a lens touch event 508 and unlock the latch of a vehicle trunk 510 in response. The coating may be on the inside surface of the lens. The system may determine whether water is covering the lens or a users hand touching the lens to unlock the boot by determining whether the capacitance signal measured by the ITO coating is above a threshold level for a period of time. The system may determine whether the obstruction is condensation or ice and hence heat the coating for different periods of time 522, 526. The heater may be run when the engine of the vehicle is off. When the system is in a ...

BETÄTIGUNGSANORDNUNG FÜR BEWEGLICHE TEILE AN FAHRZEUGEN, INSBESONDERE FÜR HECKDECKEL, VERDECK-ABDECKUNGEN OD. DGL.

BETÄTIGUNGSANORDNUNG FÜR KOMBINIERTE HECK- UND VERDECKDECKEL

OPERATING ARRANGEMENT FOR MOBILE PARTS AT VEHICLES

OPERATING ARRANGEMENT FOR MOBILE PARTS AT VEHICLES

ВЕТÄТIGUNGSАNОRDNUNG FÜR ВЕWЕGLIСНЕ ТЕILЕ АN FАНRZЕUGЕN, INSВЕSОNDЕRЕ FÜR НЕСКDЕСКЕL, VЕRDЕСК-АВDЕСКUNGЕN ОD. DGL.

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ВЕТÄТIGUNGSАNОRDNUNG FÜR ВЕWЕGLIСНЕ ТЕILЕ АN FАНRZЕUGЕN, INSВЕSОNDЕRЕ FÜR НЕСКDЕСКЕL, VЕRDЕСК-АВDЕСКUNGЕN ОD. DGL.

ВЕТÄТIGUNGSАNОRDNUNG FÜR ВЕWЕGLIСНЕ ТЕILЕ АN FАНRZЕUGЕN, INSВЕSОNDЕRЕ FÜR НЕСКDЕСКЕL, VЕRDЕСК-АВDЕСКUNGЕN ОD. DGL.

ВЕТÄТIGUNGSАNОRDNUNG FÜR ВЕWЕGLIСНЕ ТЕILЕ АN FАНRZЕUGЕN, INSВЕSОNDЕRЕ FÜR НЕСКDЕСКЕL, VЕRDЕСК-АВDЕСКUNGЕN ОD. DGL.

ВЕТÄТIGUNGSАNОRDNUNG FÜR ВЕWЕGLIСНЕ ТЕILЕ АN FАНRZЕUGЕN, INSВЕSОNDЕRЕ FÜR НЕСКDЕСКЕL, VЕRDЕСК-АВDЕСКUNGЕN ОD. DGL.

ВЕТÄТIGUNGSАNОRDNUNG FÜR ВЕWЕGLIСНЕ ТЕILЕ АN FАНRZЕUGЕN, INSВЕSОNDЕRЕ FÜR НЕСКDЕСКЕL, VЕRDЕСК-АВDЕСКUNGЕN ОD. DGL.

ВЕТÄТIGUNGSАNОRDNUNG FÜR ВЕWЕGLIСНЕ ТЕILЕ АN FАНRZЕUGЕN, INSВЕSОNDЕRЕ FÜR НЕСКDЕСКЕL, VЕRDЕСК-АВDЕСКUNGЕN ОD. DGL.

ВЕТÄТIGUNGSАNОRDNUNG FÜR ВЕWЕGLIСНЕ ТЕILЕ АN FАНRZЕUGЕN, INSВЕSОNDЕRЕ FÜR НЕСКDЕСКЕL, VЕRDЕСК-АВDЕСКUNGЕN ОD. DGL.

MOTOR VEHICLE BODIES

GAS SPRING COUNTERBALANCE

Torsion rod assisted hinges

MULTIZONE CAPACITIVE ANTI-PINCH SYSTEM

An anti-pinch assembly is used for a closure panel supported bythe motor vehicle. The closure panel is movable between an open position and a closed position. A controller is operably connected to the closure panel for controlling the operation of the closure panel. A position sensor is connected to the controller for indicating the position of the closure panel as the closure panel moves between the open and closed positions. A capacitive sens or is mounted on the frame of the vehicle and connected to the controller for providing an output signal to the controller indicative of the presence of a foreign object in the path of the closure panel. The controller varies the function of the capacitive sensor through a plurality of threshold levels as a function of the position of the closure panel as indicated by the position indicator. In a critical zone of travel, namely, travel of the closure panel nearing the closed position, the capacitive sensor can be utilized in either a contact mode ...

DIFFERENTIAL ANTI-PINCH CAPACITIVE SENSOR

A proximity sensor for sensing an object in the path of or proximate to a closure panel such as a vehicle window. First and second electrodes encased in a non-conductive casing are mounted on the metallic structure near the closing edge of the aperture. The two electrodes define a capacitance CE1/2 therebetween, and parasitic capacitances CE1 & CE2 between the first electrode and chassis ground and the second electrode and chassis ground, respectively. A controller cyclically connects (1) the second electrode to a voltage reference source (Vref,) and the first electrode to chassis ground and (2) the second electrode to chassis ground and the first electrode to the reference capacitor, thereby periodically charging the capacitance CE1/2 and transferring the charge stored thereon to the reference capacitor whilst short- circuiting the parasitic capacitances. The charge on the reference capacitor, the time period required to charge the reference capacitor to a specified voltage, or a calculated ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC BRAKING A VEHICLE CLOSURE SYSTEM

A system for dynamic braking a vehicle closure including a drive mechanism mounted to the vehicle, the drive mechanism having contacts to receive a drive signal to cause the drive mechanism to move the vehicle closure between an open and a close position in response to the drive signal, the drive mechanism capable of generating a generated drive signal during at least a portion of the vehicle closure from the open to the close position; and a controller having electrical outputs electrically coupled to the electrical contacts of the drive mechanism and electrical inputs to provide the drive signals to the drive mechanism and to receive generated drive signals from the drive mechanism, the controller configured to provide the generated drive signals back to the drive mechanism during operation of the vehicle closure to provide dynamic braking of the vehicle closure from the open to the close position.

ACTUATOR AND CONTROL FOR POWER DECKLID PULLDOWN

A drive assembly moves a vehicle closure panel from an open to a closed condition. The drive assembly has a housing and a motor mounted on the housing. A drum and gear assembly is rotatably mounted on the housing. The drum and gear assembly has a drum having a helical groove, a gear in driving engagement with the motor, and a spring biasing the drum in a winding direction relative to the gear. The drum and gear have a lost motion connection therebetween. A cable has an end connected to the closure panel and an opposite end connected to the drum about the helical groove in the winding direction. The drum rotates in the winding direction relative to the stationary gear as the closure panel is manually moved from the open to the closed condition with the spring maintaining a cable tension. The drum and gear rotate together in the winding direction upon energizing the motor effecting powered movement of the closure panel to the closed condition. The motor is afterwards energized in an opposite ...

POWERED OPENING MECHANISM AND CONTROL SYSTEM

A power-operated system for actuating the liftgates of motor vehicles is disclosed. The system includes a controllable strut with internal locking structure that includes a driver and a valve assembly. The controllable strut is typically mounted on one side of the liftgate between the liftgate and the vehicle's frame. Conventional strut may be mounted on the other side of the liftgate. One end of each strut is connected to a powered articulating arm. To move the liftgate between open and closed positions, the articulating arms move the controllable strut and the other strut between positions of greater and lesser mechanical advantage. During the movements, the locking structure in the controllable strut may be activated and deactivated either cyclically or continuously to momentarily to retain the controllable strut as particular lengths.

VEHICLE DOOR SYSTEM WITH POWER DRIVE MODULE

An automotive door system includes a hinge that supports a door. A switch provides a first input in response to a user request to automatically open or close the door. An output shaft of a power drive module is connected to the door and a gearbox to provide an output torque that corresponds to a desired motion of the door about the hinge. A brake assembly is connected to a shaft member and has a normally closed position in which the shaft member is grounded to the housing and an open position that corresponds to one of a door closing mode and a door opening mode. A position sensor detects rotation of the output shaft and provides a second input in response thereto, which corresponds to a manually initiated movement of the door that exceeds a slip torque of the brake assembly in the normally closed position.

ELECTROMECHANICAL STRUT

An electromechanical strut is provided for moving a pivotal lift gate between an open position and a closed position relative to a motor vehicle body. The electromechanical strut includes a housing connected to one of the lift gate and the motor vehicle body. An extensible shaft is slidably mounted to the housing. The extensible shaft is connected to the other of the lift gate and the motor vehicle body. A drive mechanism includes a rotatable power screw. The drive mechanism converts rotary motion of the power screw into linear motion of the extensible shaft to move the extensible shaft between a retracted position corresponding to the closed position of the lift gate and an extended position corresponding to the open position of the lift gate. A power spring includes one end connected to the extensible shaft and another end connected to the housing for providing a mechanical counterbalance to the weight of the lift gate.

Lock for motor vehicle door or lid

Voice control method for automobile tail gate

The vehicle component of the closing of the electric driver control

SYSTEM Of BALANCING HAS SPRING HAS GAS

SYSTEM FREEHANDS OF UNLOCKING AND/OR OPENING Of OPENING OF MOTOR VEHICLE

OPENING COMPRISING AN AID MANEUVERING OF THE LEAF

CONTROL DEVICE Of OPENING AND CLOSING Of a CAP HAS DOUBLE SENS Of OPENING

DISPOSITIF D'EQUILIBRAGE DE HAYON DE VEHICULE AUTOMOBILE

LA PRESENTE INVENTION A POUR OBJET UN DISPOSITIF D'EQUILIBRAGE COMPRENANT DE MANIERE USUELLE AU MOINS UN EQUILIBREUR, PAR EXEMPLE UN VERIN PNEUMATIQUE, DONT UNE EXTREMITE EST LIEE AU HAYON PAR UNE ARTICULATION A ROTULE ET DONT L'AUTRE EXTREMITE EST ARTICULEE A LA STRUCTURE DU VEHICULE. L'EQUILIBREUR 3 EST ARTICULE A LA STRUCTURE DU VEHICULE PAR L'INTERMEDIAIRE D'UN LEVIER DE RENVOI COUDE 6 COMPORTANT DEUX BRAS INEGAUX 7 ET 8 ET ARTICULE PAR SON COUDE A LA STRUCTURE DU VEHICULE AUTOUR D'UN AXE 11 SENSIBLEMENT PARALLELE A L'AXE 2 D'ARTICULATION DU HAYON 1, L'EXTREMITE 10 DU BRAS 8, DIRIGEE VERS L'AXE 2, FORMANT ARTICULATION POUR LADITE AUTRE EXTREMITE DE L'EQUILIBREUR 3. APPLICATION A L'EQUILIBRAGE D'UN HAYON DE VEHICULE AUTOMOBILE EN PARTICULIER AU DEBUT DE SA COURSE D'OUVERTURE.

ELECTRIC ACTUATOR Of a SWIVELLING DOOR Of a CAR.

THE ELEVATION ADJUSTMENT DEVICE OF A WORKPIECE

PART POSTPONES OF VEHICLE

A driving system for a cover member such as a door, cover or the like, in particular for the lid to a container top open passenger car

Système d'entraînement pour un couvercle ou un capot sur une carrosserie de véhicule automobile, notamment pour le recouvrement d'un réceptacle (4) d'une capote (9) d'une voiture de tourisme ouverte, comportant un cylindre de commande (7) et un cylindre de manoeuvre (8) comprenant chacun une soupape de commande propre. Conformément à l'invention, la complexité de commande du système d'entraînement classique est réduite par le fait que le cylindre de commande (7) est agencé comme une soupape de commande libérant le couvercle ou analogue, après un déverrouillage de la serrure, en vue d'un relevage par le cylindre de manoeuvre (8) et est disposé entre le dispositif de commande et le cylindre de manoeuvre (8). Application à des cabriolets.

ARRANGEMENT FOR CLOSING A LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OF A VEHICLE

ELECTRIC ACTUATOR Of a SWIVELLING DOOR Of a CAR.

L'invention concerne un actionneur électrique d'une portière pivotante d'automobile. Un boîtier (11) est monté sur l'un d'un véhicule moteur et d'une portière pivotante (1) et possède un espace de réception d'engrenage. Un moteur électrique (5) est monté sur le boîtier. Un mécanisme réducteur de vitesse est installé dans l'espace de réception d'engrenage du boîtier. Une roue dentée de sortie est reçue dans l'espace de réception d'engrenage du boîtier (11) et est entraînée par le mécanisme réducteur de vitesse. Un bras de sortie (9) est placé au-dessus du boîtier et est relié à la roue dentée de sortie par un arbre de sortie. Une tige de connexion (10) a une extrémité reliée au bras de sortie et l'autre extrémité à l'autre parmi le véhicule moteur et la portière pivotante. La tige de connexion est agencée à côté du boîtier de manière à éviter un chevauchement avec le boîtier dans une direction qui est perpendiculaire à une direction dans laquelle la tige (10) est déplacée par le bras (9) ...

DEVICE Of ARTICULATION HAS HINGE FOR LID OF TRUNK HAS LUGGAGE OF MOTOR VEHICLES

DEVICE Of OPENING AND CLOSING Of a LID OF TRUNK OF VEHICLE

Un dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture (11) destiné à un couvercle de coffre de véhicule comprend : un bras d'articulation (21) dont une première extrémité (21a) est supportée par la caisse du véhicule (10) et dont l'autre extrémité (21b) s'étend à l'extérieur depuis une ouverture (10a) d'une garniture intérieure et est dotée d'un couvercle de coffre (12), un élément d'ajustement (22) fixé au bras d'articulation à l'intérieur de l'ouverture, une pièce de liaison de barre de torsion (23) dont une première extrémité est supportée par la caisse du véhicule et dont l'autre extrémité est supportée par le bras d'articulation, est configurée pour aider à l'ouverture du couvercle du coffre, une première pièce de liaison (25) associée à un arbre de sortie d'un élément d'entraînement de façon à tourner avec l'arbre de sortie, et une seconde pièce de liaison (26) dont une première extrémité est supportée par la première pièce de liaison et dont une autre extrémité est supportée par l'élément d'ajustement ...

System for controlling power trunk or power tailgate

DISPOSITIVO DE DOBRADIÇA PARA A CONEXÃO MÓVEL DE UM CAPÔ DE VEÍCULO AUTOMÓVEL COM UM COMPONENTE DE CARROCERIA DE VEÍCULO AUTOMÓVEL

VEHICLE TRUNK HOOD

The invention concerns a trunk hood (1) designed to be automatically closed in controlled manner and to cover the trunk in closed position, comprising an inner surface (2). The invention is characterized in that the hood (1) comprises and inner mat (3) integral with the inner surface (2), at least a deformable linking means (4) for linking the inner mat (3) to the inner surface (2) mobile between a spaced apart position and a close-up position, and at least a contact switch (5) designed to detect a close-up position of the inner mat (3) relative to the inner surface (2) and to interrupt the movement closing the hood (1).

VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH A SYSTEM FOR REMOTE CONTROL OF AN OPENING PANEL AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING SUCH CONTROL

The invention concerns a vehicle comprising a system enabling a user to control remotely an actuating mechanism (1) connected to an opening panel, in particular a boot opening panel (8). The control system comprises means, equipping the vehicle, for controlling at least an action of the actuating mechanism, according to the movement of an object, such as a hand, vertically in a delimited control zone adjacent to the opening panel. Said movement is determined from signals obtained from at least a movement sensor (7) placed on or proximate to the opening panel and whereof the radiation pattern is fixed to delimit the control zone.

ADJUSTMENT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE POWER-OPERATED ADJUSTMENT OF AN ADJUSTMENT PART ON A VEHICLE BASED ON AT LEAST ONE OPERATING EVENT

A vehicle including a number of adjustable parts each configured to be adjusted by a motor, a sensor configured to detect a first gesture performed by a first person in a first sensor area indicative of a number of operating events, and a controller configured to, responsive to receiving the first gesture from the sensor, provide the first person a first operating event option and a second operating event option to select either a first operating event or a second operating event, and responsive to receiving a second gesture indicative of a selection of the first operating event, command a first motor to adjust a first adjustable part of the number of adjustable parts.

Hinge Assemblies for Door Lids and Methods of Their Delivery

A hinge assembly for a door lid of a vehicle includes a hinge arm support bracket that mounts within a luggage compartment of the vehicle. A hinge arm is connected to the support bracket at a proximal portion and including a distal portion that is mountable to the door lid, the hinge arm being pivotable relative to the support bracket. A force adjustment member is pivotally connected to the hinge arm. The force adjustment member includes a torsion bar mount portion extending outwardly from the hinge arm having an opening therethrough to receive an end of a torsion bar and a tool receiving portion that engages a torque adjustment tool to pivot the force adjustment member to apply a torque to the torsion bar.

METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC CLOSURE OF A VEHICLE TAILGATE

The disclosure concerns a method for the remote-controlled operation of a tailgate of a motor vehicle. A sensor arrangement of the motor vehicle detects environmental data of the motor vehicle. A control apparatus of the motor vehicle triggers the opening of the tailgate on receiving a wireless opening signal from an operator and triggers the closing of the tailgate on receiving a wireless closing signal from an operator. The control apparatus checks for the presence of at least one closure condition of the tailgate that is independent of the wireless closing signal based on the environmental data detected by the sensor arrangement during opening of the tailgate, and if the closure condition is present, the control apparatus triggers the closing of the tailgate.

Multizone capacitive anti-pinch system

An anti-pinch assembly is used for a closure panel supported by the motor vehicle. The closure panel is movable between an open position and a closed position. A controller is operably connected to the closure panel for controlling the operation of the closure panel. A position sensor is connected to the controller for indicating the position of the closure panel as the closure panel moves between the open and closed positions. A capacitive sensor is mounted on the frame of the vehicle and connected to the controller for providing an output signal to the controller indicative of the presence of a foreign object in the path of the closure panel. The controller varies the function of the capacitive sensor through a plurality of threshold levels as a function of the position of the closure panel as indicated by the position indicator. In a critical zone of travel, namely, travel of the closure panel nearing the closed position, the capacitive sensor can be utilized in either a contact mode ...

Pneumatic spring structure with dual output force and pressure decay compensation and method of operation

A transversely mounted, single pneumatic spring, and dual bell crank and idler link assembly providing a compact counterbalance for hinged closures such as automobile trunk lids. Pneumatic spring enhancements, e.g., a multi-output force feature and a pressure decay compensation feature may be incorporated in the spring unit to enhance opening of the lid and to improve life expectancy of the pneumatic spring by minimizing and effectively negating pressure loss due to leakage of the gas past the shaft seal. Excess spring cylinder length can provide space of volume zones used for the enhancement features. Structure which provides a multiple output force for the pneumatic spring, utilizes positioning of the spring shaft end bushing and seal to vary the working volume by changing effective cross-section area of the piston shaft near the end of a compression stroke. The extra cylinder length enables a sealed partition wall to separate extra volume and the operative volume part of the cylinder ...

Latch device for vehicle trunk lid

The present invention aims to reduce the operation noise of a latch device for a vehicle trunk lid when the lid is opened. A latch device for a vehicle trunk lid includes: latch 16 that is engaged with a striker; ratchet 18 that is engaged with latch 16; opening lever 43 that causes ratchet 18 to rotate in a direction in which ratchet 18 is disengaged from latch 16; output member 39 that rotates opening lever 43 in the release direction. Opening lever 43 is rotatable between an unblocked position where it is rotatable in the release direction and a blocked position where it is prevented from rotating in the release direction by colliding with the output member. When driven and rotated, output member 39 abuts against opening lever 43 that is in the unblocked position and rotates opening lever 43 in the release direction to the blocked position, and opening lever 43 is further rotated a predetermined angle by colliding with output member 39 in the blocked position.

Device to provide initial pop-up of an automotive deck lid via a gas spring

A support assembly for a vehicle closure member includes a gas spring that biases an arm against the vehicle closure member and toward an initial opening pop-up position. The support assembly includes the arm pivotally attached to the vehicle body. The arm includes a first segment pivotally attached to a gas spring and a second segment contacting the vehicle closure member. The gas spring is attached to the closure member on a segment distal from the segment pivotally attached to the arm. A biasing force exerted by the gas spring causes rotation of the arm about the pivot point such that the second segment of the arm contacts and forces the vehicle closure member to the desired initial pop-up opening position.

Support mechanism for a vehicle closure panel

A support mechanism for a vehicle closure panel is provided. The support mechanism includes a connection rod and a counterbalancing device. The connection rod is configured to secure the closure panel in a second position and control the speed of the closure panel as it moves between a first position and a second position. The counter balancing device includes a connection rod base structure, at least one guide block, of a first material, at least one resistance member, of a second material, and at least one spring element. The guide block interacts with the resistance member. The interaction of the first material of the guide block and the second material of the resistance member creates a resistance force of variable force output to counterbalance the weight of the closure panel as the closure panel moves between the first position to the second position.

Hinge structure for opening-and-closing member of automobile

A hinge structure for an opening-and-closing member of an automobile includes a base member attachable to an automobile body. The base member has front and rear through holes formed therein. Front and rear bushes are fitted to the through holes. The bushes have a rod slidably inserted therethrough. The rod has its front and rear ends projecting from the base member. The front end of the rod is pivotally connected to an arm. The arm is attached to a trunk lid. The base member has one end of a connection link connected via a pin thereto. Another end of the connection link is connected to the arm by means of a pin.

Vehicle and a hinge assembly for a storage compartment of the vehicle

A hinge assembly for a storage compartment includes a first component and a second component coupled to the first component. The second component is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the first component. A damper device includes a housing assembly supported by the first component and a finger attached to the second component such that the finger is movable with the second component between the first and second positions. The finger and the housing assembly are spaced from each other when the second component is in the first position, and the finger slidingly engages the housing assembly as the second component moves to the second position such that frictional engagement between the finger and the housing assembly dampens movement of the second component relative to the first component.

Detecting Objects within a Vehicle in Connection with a Service

A system for monitoring a vehicle used in providing a service is disclosed. The system detects when the service is complete, and upon detecting that the service is complete, the system determines, from one or more sensors of the vehicle, that an object which should have been removed from the vehicle after completion of the transport service, remains in the vehicle. The system then automatically initiates performance of a remedial action. 120.-. (canceled)21. A computer-implemented method comprising:receiving, by a computing system comprising one or more computing devices, first status data comprising a first location of an autonomous vehicle providing a transportation service;determining, by the computing system, a first state of the transportation service, from among a plurality of states, based at least in part on the first status data;receiving, by the computing system, second status data comprising a second location of the autonomous vehicle;determining, by the computing system, a second state of the transportation service, from among the plurality of states, based at least in part on the second status data; andproviding, by the computing system, state change data based at least in part on the first state and the second state, the state change data indicating a change from the first state to the second state.22. The computer-implemented method of claim 21 , wherein providing the state change data indicative of the change from the first state to the second state comprises:generating, by the computing system, the state change data; andproviding, by the computing system for storage in a database, the state change data associated with data indicative of the autonomous vehicle.23. The computer-implemented method of claim 21 , further comprising:providing, by the computing system based at least in part on at least one of the first state or the second state, data indicating whether the autonomous vehicle is available for another transportation service.24. The computer- ...

Vehicle deck lid power operator

A compact and simple vehicle deck lid power operator wherein a reversible electric motor, pinion and curved rack cooperate with standard deck lid gooseneck hinge arm and support bracket components. The curved rack is fixedly on the bracket and has a curved row of rack gear teeth concentric with the hinge arm pivot deck lid axis. The motor unit is mounted in nested relation on the curved section of the gooseneck hinge arm with its output pinion in driving mesh with the rack gear teeth. Operation of the motor causes rotation of the pivot and travel thereof in a curved path along the rack teeth so that the gooseneck-supported motor unit forces the gooseneck hinge to pivot about its pivot axis to either open or close the deck lid.

MOTION DETERMINATION DEVICE AND MOTION DETERMINATION METHOD

Provided are a motion determination device and a motion determination method capable of correctly determining a kicking motion performed by a user about to open or close a rear gate or the like of a vehicle. The motion determination device includes two or more sensors respectively mounted on positions which are spaced apart from each other and have a relative vertical relationship in a vehicle, and detecting approach of an object, and a determination device. The determination device determines that the predetermined kicking motion has been performed, when each of the detection values shows a pattern in which the detection value becomes equal to or more than a first threshold value and then equal to or more than a second threshold value greater than the first threshold value, and thereafter becomes less than the second threshold value and then less than the first threshold value, a time until each of the detection values becomes less than the first threshold value after it becomes equal ...

Convertible vehicle with a foldable top storable underneath a cover panel of a foldable top compartment

SWITCHGEAR OF DOOR FOR CAR

PURPOSE: To surely and smoothly close a vehicle door by controlling the operation and stopping of a first drive means and a second drive means, in response to detection signals from a first and a second detecting means. CONSTITUTION: When a door is fully closed, a control device 9 operates a first drive part 4 in association with the manipulation of an instruction switch, and accordingly the drive part 4 is operated until engaging mechanism 3a, 3b for a door 2, and a body are engaged with each other through the intermediary of a clutch means. When the door 2 is made to move to its engaging position, a lock plate switch 5 detects the door to deliver a first detection signal. Then, the control device 9 operates a second drive part 6 in response to the first detection signal, and accordingly the door 2 is moved to a fully closed position. When the door 2 is moved to the fully closed position, a striker switch 7 detects the door so as to deliver a second detection signal. Thus, the control ...

OPEN-CLOSE DEVICE OF TRUNK LID IN AUTOMOBILE

PURPOSE: To obtain a large angle of opening in a trunk lid, by pivotally mounting a hinge arm to one of the rotary axes at the side of package tray and pivotally mounting the other end of the hinge arm to the other rotary axis at the side of the trunk lid. CONSTITUTION: A bracket 13 supporting the first rotary axis 12 is fixed to the lower side of a package tray 11 in the lower inner part from a rear window 10. While a bracket 16 supporting the second rotary axis 15 is fixed to the front end lower side position of a trunk lid 14, further one end of a lightly curved hinge arm 17 is pivotally mounted to the first rotary axis 12 simultaneously the other end of the hinge arm 17 is pivotally mounted to the second rotary axis 15. The first torsion bar 22 is linked between the hinge arm 17 and a car body 21, and the second torsion bar 23 is linked between the hinge arm 17 and the trunk lid 14, then the trunk lid 14 is rotatably operated in a tow-stage opening manner, thus an angle of opening in ...

PINCHING DETECTOR AND OPENING/CLOSING DEVICE

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the conventional problem that bite caused by a trunk lid 1 can not be detected. SOLUTION: A pinching detector is equipped with a pressure sensitive sensor 2 which is bendably arranged along a shape of the trunk lid 1, and a determination means 16 for detecting the bite of an object between a body opening 7 and the trunk lid 1, in accordance with an output signal of the sensor 2. Since the sensor 2 is bendably arranged along the shape of the trunk lid 1, the bite caused by the trunk lid 1 can be detected. COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI ...

GAS SPRING ARRANGED BETWEEN STRUCTURAL MEMBER AND FLAP ATTACHED TURNABLY ROUND HORIZONTAL AXIS TO SAID STRUCTURAL MEMBER

PURPOSE: To reduce the gas spring force transmitted to a flap as much as possible when the flap is positioned in the close position in the gas spring built-in between a constitution member at a specified position and the flap. CONSTITUTION: A hinge mechanism 7 connected to a flap 3 in a gas spring 1 is supported by the hinge mechanism 7 at one side and supported through a constitution member 2 of a specified position, or a lever 13 and a fixed member 14 acting on a car body at the other side when the flap is closed and further, the hinge member 8 connected to the flap 3 is arranged to be transferable within a specified range against the elongation force of the gas spring 1.

ДВЕРНОЙ ШАРНИР ДЛЯ АВТОМОБИЛЯ

Изобретение относится к дверному шарниру для шарнирного соединения откидной двери с кузовом автомобиля, включающему в себя первую шарнирную часть для закрепления на кузове, вторую шарнирную часть для закрепления на откидной двери, соединенный с первой шарнирной частью поворотный опорный элемент, с возможностью поворота вокруг которого установлена вторая шарнирная часть, причем вторая шарнирная часть выполнена с возможностью осевого перемещения, зажимной элемент, который установлен с возможностью вращения вокруг поворотного опорного элемента и может быть зажат с ним, причем осевое положение второй шарнирной части может быть фиксировано зажимным элементом, первый элемент зацепления, выполненный на компоненте, выбранном из зажимного элемента и второй шарнирной части, и находящийся в зацеплении с выполненным на соответственно другом компоненте элементом зацепления так, что зажимной элемент жестко соединен со второй шарнирной частью, причем по меньшей мере один из элементов зацепления выполнен ...

ОБНАРУЖЕНИЕ ОБЪЕКТОВ ВНУТРИ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА В СВЯЗИ С ОБСЛУЖИВАНИЕМ

Предложена система контроля транспортного средства, используемого при предоставлении обслуживания. Технический результат заключается в повышении надежности контроля обслуживающего транспортного средства. Система обнаруживает, когда обслуживание завершено, и при обнаружении, что обслуживание завершено, система определяет, по данным от одного или большего количества датчиков транспортного средства, что объект, который должен был быть удален из транспортного средства после завершения транспортного обслуживания, остается в транспортном средстве. Тогда система автоматически инициирует выполнение корректирующего действия. 3 н. и 23 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

БАГАЖНИК АВТОТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. Крепежный элемент выполнен в багажнике автотранспортного средства и содержит монтажные стороны. Одна из монтажных сторон выполнена с возможностью взаимодействия с шарнирной стойкой крышки багажника, когда она находится в полностью открытом положении. Монтажные стороны расположены в плоскостях, образующих между собой углы, превышающие или равные 90°. Багажник автотранспортного средства содержит грузовое отделение, поворотную крышку багажника, закрывающую грузовое отделение, и упомянутый крепежный элемент. Транспортное средство содержит упомянутый багажник. Достигается повышение безопасности при открывании багажника транспортного средства. 3 н. и 6 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил.

ЗАКРЫВАЮЩЕЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ КУЗОВА ГРУЗОВОГО АВТОМОБИЛЯ

Изобретение относится к закрывающему устройству для кузова грузового автомобиля. Закрывающее устройство для кузова грузового автомобиля содержит множество прикрепленных шарнирных элементов (110), каждый из которых содержит неподвижный элемент, прикрепленный к верхней поверхности боковой стенки кузова грузового автомобиля, и поворотный элемент, соединенный с неподвижным элементом посредством крестообразного шарнира. С верхними частями шарнирных элементов (110) соединены регулируемые элементы (120), длина которых регулируется в соответствии с деформацией формы кузова. С верхними частями регулируемых элементов (120) соединены крышки, которые избирательно открывают и закрывают верхний проем кузова (200). Каждая из крышек состоит из блоков, соединенных друг с другом с возможностью сгиба, для закрывания груза неправильной формы, гибко приспосабливаясь под груз. Изобретение обеспечивает надежное открывание и закрывание при деформации из-за отклонения или искривления кузова грузового автомобиля ...

Vehicle tailgate arrangement has tailgate whose weight overcomes bias in first pivot region starting at closed position and causes tailgate to move to closed position; bias overcomes weight in second region, moves tailgate to open position

The arrangement has a tailgate pivotably joined to the vehicle (2) body (3), a drive arrangement (5) for operating the tailgate (4) with at least one drive (6) with at least one motor. The weight of the tailgate overcomes a bias in a first pivot region (A) starting at a closed position and causes the tailgate to move towards the closed position. The bias force overcomes the weight in a second pivot region (B) and moves the tailgate towards the open position. An independent claim is also included for a drive arrangement for operating a tailgate.

Öffnungs- und Schliessgerät für einen Fahrzeugkofferraumdeckel

Ein Öffnungs- und Schließgerät (11) für einen Fahrzeugkofferraumdeckel mit einem Gelenkarm (21), wobei ein Ende (21a) von diesem durch einen Fahrzeugkörper (10) gestützt ist und wobei das andere Ende (21b) von diesem sich von einer Öffnung (10a) einer Verkleidung nach außen erstreckt und mit einem Kofferraumdeckel (12) vorgesehen ist, einem Einstellelement (22), das an einem Gelenkarm innerhalb der Öffnung fest ist, einem Torsionsstabbindeglied (23), wobei ein Ende von diesem durch den Fahrzeugkörper gestützt ist und wobei das andere Ende von diesem durch den Gelenkarm gestützt ist und gestaltet ist, um ein Öffnen des Kofferraumdeckels zu unterstützen, einem ersten Bindeglied (25), das mit einer Abtriebswelle eines Antriebselements verbunden ist, um sich mit der Abtriebswelle zu drehen, und einem zweiten Bindeglied (26), wobei ein Ende von diesem durch das erste Bindeglied gestützt ist und wobei ein anderes Ende von diesem durch das Einstellelement gestützt ist.

Swivel drive for vehicle boot lid

The drive comprises at least one hydraulic ram (6), whose one end abuts the boot lid lever arm (2), while its other end is linked to a car coupled component. The lid is secured in its closed position by a locking mechanism (7,14), whose components are arranged partly on the car and partly movably on boot lid. The lid lever arm can be secured in its closed position by a feed block of the hydraulic ram, actuated by the locking mechanism, in which an annular plate (7), protruding from the ram end section, coacts with a locking stop (14), with either the plate or the stop releasable. The feed block can be lifted by shifting one of the locking mechanism components.

Boot lid hinged to motor vehicle body via hinge arm has spiral displacement unit with two flexible traction elements fastened to it, to increase force of lid opening spring

The boot lid is pivoted upwards by a traction spring, which is fastened in a connection point at radial distance to the hinge arm pivot axis. A turnable spiral-shaped displacement unit (10) is connected to a first flexible traction element (5) held pivoted in the connection point (4) of the pivot arm (2), and to a second flexible traction element (6), which is mounted on the spring (14). When the boot lid (1) is opened, an angled turning movement is introduced into the displacement unit. The unit is constructed like an Archimedes screw, with a large and a small spiral pulley (11,12) on a bearing shaft (7).

Virtual switch and method for operating same

The invention relates to a method for actuating a virtual switch ( 50 ) by means of a sensor system ( 17.2 ) which detects an actuation of the switch ( 50 ), the sensor system ( 17.2 ) having at least two non-contact sensors ( 11, 12 ). The method comprises the following steps: a) starting the method, b) monitoring at least one sensor ( 11 ), starting a first timer ( 11.2 ) for a first period ( 11.3 ) if the first sensor ( 11 ) is activated (by an approaching object), d) starting a second timer ( 12.2 ) for a second period ( 12.3 ) if the second sensor ( 12 ) is activated (by an approaching object) and the first period ( 11.3 ) is not yet exceeded, and e) actuating the virtual switch ( 50 ) if at least one sensor ( 11, 12 ) is deactivated and the second period ( 12.3 ) is not yet exceeded, some of steps a) to e) proceeding simultaneously or chronologically.

Decklid Hinge Spring Installation Mechanism

A mechanism for installing a spring in a vehicle decklid includes a bracket supported on the decklid to rotate about an axis, including a leg extending radially from the axis, a spring secured to the bracket, a stop, and an attachment engaged with the bracket for rotating the bracket about the axis and extending the spring to an installed position where a force applied by the spring to the leg forces the bracket into contact with the stop, said contact preventing rotation of the bracket in a direction that extends the spring.

Extension Spring Installation Mechanism

A spring installation mechanism includes a bracket fixed against displacement, a spring that extends along an axis and includes first and second ends, the second end being fixed against displacement, a retainer secured to the first end and including helical threads, and a screw including a shank having helical threads engaged with the threads of the retainer, axial displacement of the screw toward the retainer limited by contact with the bracket, said contact permitting rotary displacement of the screw relative to the retainer and the spring.

Friction control in hinge assembly

A vehicle hinge assembly including a first hinge member mounted to a vehicle body or a vehicle closure panel and a second hinge member mounted to the other of the vehicle body or the vehicle closure panel. A first contact member is fixed to the first hinge member and a second contact member is fixed to the second hinge member. The first contact member and the second contact member have first and second surfaces, respectively, that frictionally engage each other. The first contact member and the second contact member are arranged between the first hinge member and the second hinge member such that relative motion of the vehicle closure panel between an open position and a closed position causes relative frictional motion between the first contact member and the second contact member to provide a resistance for controlling the movement of the vehicle closure member.

Actuator and vehicle door opening/closing actuator

An actuator and a vehicle door opening/closing actuator are provided. The actuator includes a screw shaft (38) that is driven to rotate by a rotational force of a shaft (14) of a motor part (11); a nut member (58) that is fixed to an inner tube (56) and linked to the screw shaft (38) to move along the axial direction of the screw shaft along with rotation of the screw shaft; and a stopper (60) that is disposed at the other end (38b) of the screw shaft (38) on the side opposite to the motor part to prevent the nut member from coming off the screw shaft. The stopper (60) includes a regulating member (61) that elastically regulates inclination of the screw shaft (38) with respect to the axial direction. The regulating member (61) is constantly in sliding contact with the inner circumferential surface of the inner tube (56).

EXTRUDED GOOSE NECK HINGE

A goose neck hinge assembly for a motor vehicle includes a base portion extending from a panel attachment portion to a hinge portion. The base portion includes a rotation-resisting joint. The base portion includes a first structural element with first structural ribs. The first structural element is joined at the rotation-resisting joint to a second structural element. The second structural element includes second structural ribs. The first structural ribs and the second structural ribs are topology optimized providing bending resistance and structural reinforcement at predetermined locations. The rotation-resisting joint includes a recessed fastener. The first structural element extends from the hinge portion to the rotation-resisting joint and the second structural element extends from the rotation-resisting joint to the panel attachment portion. 1. A goose neck hinge assembly for a motor vehicle , the goose neck hinge assembly comprising: 'wherein the base portion includes a first structural element with first structural ribs, wherein the first structural element is joined at the rotation-resisting joint to a second structural element, wherein the second structural element includes second structural ribs, wherein the first structural ribs and the second structural ribs are topology optimized providing bending resistance and structural reinforcement at predetermined locations, wherein the rotation-resisting joint includes a recessed fastener, and wherein the first structural element extends from the hinge portion to the rotation-resisting joint and the second structural element extends from the rotation-resisting joint to the panel attachment portion.', 'a base portion extending from a panel attachment portion to a hinge portion, wherein the base portion includes a rotation-resisting joint,'}2. The goose neck hinge assembly of wherein both the first structural element and the second structural element comprise horizontal extrusions bent into a predetermined shape. ...

MOTOR-INTEGRATED POWER TRUNK OPENING SYSTEM AND VEHICLE HAVING THE SAME

A motor-integrated power trunk opening system applied to a vehicle may include a hinge arm which is divided into a power side portion and an interlocking side portion to support left and right end portions of a trunk lid covering a trunk compartment, and an actuator which is mounted to the power side hinge arm and moves the hinge arm upwards using generated power so that the trunk lid opens 1. A power trunk opening system comprising:an actuator mounted to a hinge arm and configured to generate power in a response to an operating signal of a control switch and move the hinge arm upwards from a trunk compartment so that a trunk lid having a predetermined weight opens.2. The power trunk opening system of claim 1 , wherein the actuator includes:a motor device coupled with the hinge arm such that rotating force generated by an operation of the motor device in a response to the operating signal is transmitted to the hinge arm; anda link device fixed to a vehicle body panel of the trunk compartment and coupled to or integrated with the motor device such that the link device along with the motor device is rotated by a rotation of the motor device and thus makes movement of the hinge arm.3. The power trunk opening system of claim 2 ,wherein the motor device and the link device are formed using a hinge arm rotating structure, andwherein the hinge arm rotating structure is embodied by a shift fixing structure in which the motor device is rotated relative to the hinge arm so that an intersection angle formed between the motor device and the hinge arm changes, and by a completely fixing structure in which the link device rotates along with the motor device, or is embodied by a completely fixing structure in which the motor device rotates along with the hinge arm, and by a shaft fixing structure in which the link device rotates relative to the motor device.4. The power trunk opening system of claim 3 ,wherein the motor device includes a motor gear configured to be rotated by a ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPENING TRUNK OF VEHICLE, AND RECORDING MEDIUM FOR RECORDING PROGRAM FOR EXECUTING METHOD

A vehicle trunk opening device including an approach checking unit which checks whether a user approaches a trunk of a vehicle and outputs the checked result as an access signal; a movement information acquisition unit for acquiring movement information of the user by responding to an acquisition control signal generated when the vehicle is stationary; a movement analysis unit which analyzes whether the user's movement corresponds to a desired target movement of opening a trunk through the acquired movement information, and which outputs the analyzed result; a trunk opening unit for opening the trunk by responding to an opening control signal; and a main control unit which generates the acquisition control signal by responding to the access signal, and which generates the opening control signal by responding to the analyzed result. 1. A device for opening a trunk of a vehicle , comprising:an approach determination unit for determining whether a user has approached the trunk of the vehicle and outputting a result of determination as an approach signal;a motion information acquisition unit for acquiring information about motion of the user in response to an acquisition control signal generated when the vehicle is stationary;a motion analysis unit for analyzing the acquired motion information to determine whether the user's motion is intentional motion performed with an intent of opening the trunk and outputting a result of analysis;a trunk opening unit for opening the trunk in response to an opening control signal; anda main controller for generating the acquisition control signal in response to the approach signal and generating the opening control signal in response to the result of analysis.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the approach determination unit comprises:an authentication and location recognition unit for authenticating the user and recognizing a location of the user through wireless communication with a wireless communication unit held by the ...

DRIVING DEVICE FOR OPENING/CLOSING BODY

An opening/closing body driving device for driving an opening/closing body is provided. The opening/closing body driving device includes: a motor, having a rotation shaft; a screw shaft, being rotated by the rotation shaft; a moving nut, being screwed to the screw shaft and moved in an axial direction of the screw shaft; and a connection part, being provided at the moving nut, wherein an arm for opening and closing the opening/closing body is connected to the connection part. The rotation shaft and the screw shaft are respectively provided on the same axis, and the connection part is provided at a radially outer side of the screw shaft. 1. An opening/closing body driving device for driving an opening/closing body , and the opening/closing body driving device comprising:a motor, having a rotation shaft;a screw shaft, being rotated by the rotation shaft;a moving nut, being screwed to the screw shaft and moved in an axial direction of the screw shaft; anda connection part, being provided at the moving nut, wherein an arm for opening and closing the opening/closing body is connected to the connection part,wherein the rotation shaft and the screw shaft are respectively provided on the same axis, andthe connection part is provided at a radially outer side of the screw shaft.2. The opening/closing body driving device according to claim 1 , whereina planetary gear speed reducer that reduces a rotation of the rotation shaft is provided between the rotation shaft and the screw shaft.3. The opening/closing body driving device according to claim 1 , whereinthe opening/closing body is a trunk lid provided at rear of a vehicle, andthe rotation shaft is provided at a rear side of the vehicle with respect to the screw shaft.4. The opening/closing body driving device according to claim 3 , whereinwhen the trunk lid is closed, the moving nut is arranged at a first position close to the rotation shaft in the axial direction of the screw shaft,when the trunk lid is opened, the moving ...

MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING A LEAF ELEMENT AND AN ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR MOVING THE LEAF ELEMENT, AND ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR MOVING A LEAF ELEMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

The present disclosure relates to a motor vehicle, comprising a leaf element, which is movably held at a bearing point of the motor vehicle, and an adjusting device by means of which the leaf element can be moved between a closed position, in which the leaf element closes an opening of the motor vehicle, and an open position, wherein the adjusting device comprises a spring component which, on the one hand, is coupled at least indirectly to the leaf element and, on the other hand, at least indirectly to a holding region of the motor vehicle, and which comprises a sleeve element and a piston element which is inserted into a sleeve interior of the sleeve element in certain regions and is displaceable relative to the sleeve element during the movement of the leaf element between the closed position and the open position. The spring component is designed as a spring strut and comprises a damping device for damping during the displacement of the piston element relative to the sleeve element during the movement of the leaf element between the open position and the closed position. A further aspect of the present disclosure relates to an adjusting device. 110.-. (canceled)11. A motor vehicle comprising:at least one leaf element, which is movably held at at least one bearing point of the motor vehicle; and wherein the at least one adjusting device comprises at least one spring component, the at least one spring component being coupled at least indirectly to the at least one leaf element and indirectly to a holding region of the motor vehicle,', 'wherein the at least one spring component comprises at least one sleeve element, and at least one piston element, the at least one piston element being inserted into a sleeve interior of the sleeve element at least in certain regions and being displaceable relative to the at least one sleeve element during the movement of the at least one leaf element between the closed position and the at least one open position, and', 'wherein the ...

OVER SLAM BUMPER FOR VEHICLE

An over slam bumper for a vehicle is provided and includes a buffer unit having one end protruding from an inner panel of the door toward a vehicle body and absorbing shock power between the vehicle body and the door. A mounting unit has one end fixed to another end of the buffer unit and another end thereof is inserted into a penetration aperture to fix the buffer unit to the inner panel. The mounting unit includes an insert flange inserted into the buffer unit and a support flange interconnected to the insert flange. An insert having one end integrally protrudes from a center of the support flange toward the penetration aperture and clips are integrally formed at the protruding end of the insert and are fixed while being locked to an inner circumferential surface of the penetration aperture when a predetermined portion thereof is inserted into the penetration aperture. 1. An over slam bumper for a vehicle , comprising:a buffer unit having a first end that protrudes from an inner panel of the door toward a vehicle body and is configured to absorb shock power that occurs between the vehicle body and the door; anda mounting unit having a first end fixedly mounted to a second end of the buffer unit and a second end inserted into a penetration aperture to fix the buffer unit to the inner panel, an insert flange inserted into the buffer unit;', 'a support flange interconnected to the insert flange at a position spaced apart from the insert flange at a predetermined interval to form a locking groove between the support flange and the insert flange and configured to support the second end of the buffer unit inserted into the locking groove;', 'an insert having a first end integrally protruding from a center of the support flange toward the penetration aperture; and', 'at least two clips integrally formed at the first end of the insert and fixed while being locked to an inner circumferential surface of the penetration aperture when a predetermined portion thereof is ...

TRIP ANOMALY DETECTION SYSTEM

An anomaly detection system is provided in connection with a transport service. The anomaly detection system can monitor progress of the transport service using received location data from driver and/or user mobile devices. During the progress of the transport service, the anomaly detection system can determine a probable anomaly by determining that a geographic position of the driver's vehicle has remained static for a period of time exceeding a threshold period of time, and in response to determining the probable anomaly, transmit a notification message to at least one of the driver and user mobile devices. 1. A computing system comprising:one or more processors; and assign a driver of a vehicle to provide a transport service for a user, wherein the driver operates a driver mobile device and the user operates a user mobile device;', 'receive, over one or more networks, location data from a location-aware resource of the driver mobile device or a location-aware resource of the user mobile device;', 'monitor progress of the transport service using the received location data;', 'during the progress of the transport service, determine a probable anomaly by determining, using the location-aware resource of the driver mobile device or the location-aware resource of the user mobile device, that a geographic position of the vehicle has remained static for a period of time exceeding a threshold period of time; and', 'in response to determining the probable anomaly, transmit, over the one or more networks, a notification message to at least one of the driver mobile device or the user mobile device., 'one or more memory resources storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the computing system to2. The computing system of claim 1 , wherein the executed instructions further cause the computing system to:raise or lower the threshold period of time based on a reputation factor of the driver, wherein the reputation factor includes (i) a ...

LOCK FOR MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR OR LID

A lock for a motor vehicle door or lid has a lock hook, a locking latch actuating on the lock hook to block the lock hook in closing position, an actuation lever intended to actuate the lock hook, an electrical motor that actuates the actuation lever by means of a transmission, and an emergency opening device that can be manually actuated by the user to open the lock when the electrical motor is blocked. 1. Lock for a motor vehicle door or lid comprising:a lock hook hinged to a box of the lock, around a pivoting axis, said lock hook comprising a slot intended to hook a pin fixed to the body of the vehicle,a locking latch hinged to the box of the lock around a pivoting pin and acting on said lock hook to lock the lock hook in closing position;an actuation lever intended to actuate said lock hook,an electrical motor that moves said actuation lever by means of a transmission, a first lever detachably hooked to said actuation lever, and', 'a second lever that cooperates with the first lever and acts on said locking latch to release the locking latch from the locking position wherein it locks the lock hook., 'an emergency opening device that can be manually actuated by the user to open the lock when the electrical motor is blocked, wherein said emergency opening device comprises2. The lock of claim 1 , wherein said actuation lever is hinged to the box of the lock in a pivoting axis that is inclined with respect to the pivoting axis of the lock hook and said first lever and second lever of the emergency opening device are hinged to the box of the lock in pivoting axes parallel to the pivoting axis of the actuation lever.3. The lock of claim 2 , wherein said first lever of the emergency opening device comprises a hooking slot that is hooked to a pin of the actuation lever and a tooth and said second lever comprises a first tooth that cooperates with said tooth of the first lever and a second tooth that cooperates with an actuation projection of the locking latch.4. The ...

Method of controlling operation standby time of driver convenience system

A method of controlling an operation standby time of a driver convenience system installed in a vehicle using a control unit including a memory and a processor includes: setting a plurality of learning positions; generating a plurality of test cases based on a day of a week and a time associated with each of the plurality of set learning positions; receiving a plurality of sensor signals and a plurality of switch signals associated with the driver convenience system; generating a learned neural network algorithm by using a neural network algorithm to learn an operation standby time of each of the plurality of generated test cases based on the plurality of sensor signals and the plurality of switch signals associated with the driver convenience system; and determining an operation standby time of the driver convenience system at a current learning position using the learned neural network algorithm.

TRUNK COVER FOR VEHICLE AND OPENING METHOD THEREOF

A trunk cover for a vehicle includes an upper panel covering one portion of a loading space part formed in a vehicle, a lower panel disposed continuously with the upper panel and covering the other portion of the loading space part; a main body connection part connecting the upper panel to a main body of the vehicle, and a panel connection part connecting the upper panel and the lower panel so that a length formed by the upper panel and the lower panel is variable when opening the loading space part. 1. A trunk cover for a vehicle , comprising:an upper panel covering one portion of a loading space part formed in the vehicle;a lower panel disposed continuously with the upper panel and covering an other portion of the loading space part;a main body connection part connecting the upper panel to a main body of the vehicle; anda panel connection part connecting the upper panel and the lower panel so that a length formed by the upper panel and the lower panel is variable when opening the loading space part.2. The trunk cover for a vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the panel connection part comprises a hinge device rotatably connecting the lower panel to the upper panel.3. The trunk cover for a vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising:a sensor unit for sensing an obstacle; anda control unit controlling at least one rotation angle of the upper panel and the lower panel according to a sensing signal of the sensor unit when opening the loading space part.4. The trunk cover for a vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the sensor unit comprises a rear sensor for sensing an obstacle to the rear of the vehicle.5. The trunk cover for a vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the sensor unit comprises an upper sensor for sensing an obstacle above the vehicle.6. The trunk cover for a vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the control unit comprises:a sensor signal input part for receiving an input of a signal sensed by the sensor unit;an operation determination part for determining a rotation angle and order of the ...

VEHICLE OPENING-CLOSING STRUCTURE

A vehicle opening-closing structure includes: a pair of guide rails disposed to extend on both sides of an opening provided in a vehicle; and an opening-closing member that is slidably guided by the pair of guide rails and opens and closes the opening. The opening-closing member has a plurality of panel portions arranged along an extending direction of the guide rail, and a soft portion integrally provided with the panel portion to be disposed between the panel portion and the plurality of panel portions, and is formed of a soft resin softer than a material that forms the panel portion. 1. A vehicle opening-closing structure comprising:a pair of guide rails disposed to extend on both sides of an opening provided in a vehicle; andan opening-closing member that is slidably guided by the pair of guide rails and opens and closes the opening,wherein the opening-closing member has a plurality of panel portions arranged along an extending direction of the guide rail, and a soft portion integrally provided with the panel portion to be disposed between the panel portion and the panel portion, andwherein the soft portion is formed of a soft resin softer than a material that forms the panel portion.2. The vehicle opening-closing structure according to claim 1 ,wherein the soft portion is formed in any one of a concave shape, a convex shape, and an uneven shape with respect to the panel portion.3. The vehicle opening-closing structure according to claim 1 ,wherein a thickness dimension of the soft portion is smaller than a thickness dimension of the panel portion.4. The vehicle opening-closing structure according to claim 1 ,wherein the opening is provided at a rear portion of the vehicle, andwherein the pair of guide rails extend along an up-down direction of the vehicle on both sides of the opening in a vehicle width direction.5. The vehicle opening-closing structure according to claim 4 ,wherein a pair of roof rails are provided on both sides of a roof of the vehicle in the ...

Locking structure of trunk lid

A locking structure of a trunk lid opens and closes a trunk space in accordance with the rotation of a trunk hinge connected to a vehicle body, the trunk lid being connected to the trunk hinge. The structure includes a striker connected to the trunk hinge; and a latch for restricting the movement of the striker when the striker is fastened, wherein the latch is mounted to a location where the latch is fastened to the striker while the trunk lid connected to a vehicle body is closed. The placement of the striker allows an enlarged trunk space by deleting the striker and the surrounding components and further the latch is not exposed outside thereby to improve appearance commerciality of a vehicle.

ADJUSTMENT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A VEHICLE PART

It is provided an adjustment device for the power-operated adjustment of a vehicle part that is adjustable on a vehicle along an adjustment path between a closed position and at least one open position, comprising a sensor device by means of which an obstacle in the adjustment path of the vehicle part can be detected in a contactless way and upon detection of an obstacle in the adjustment path of the vehicle part an obstacle signal can be generated, and comprising an electronic control device coupled to at least one drive for the adjustment of the vehicle part, at least one actuating element for generating an adjustment signal and the sensor device, by means of which on the basis of the adjustment signal the at least one drive can be actuated for the power-operated adjustment of the vehicle part. 118-. (canceled)19. An adjustment device for the power-operated adjustment of a vehicle part that is adjustable on a vehicle along an adjustment path between a closed position and at least one open position , comprisingat least one drive for generating an adjusting force for the power-operated adjustment of the vehicle part,at least one actuating element, by means of which an operating event for adjusting the vehicle part triggered by a user can be detected and in response to the detection of the operating event an adjustment signal can be generated,a sensor device by means of which an obstacle in the adjustment path of the vehicle part can be detected in a contactless way and upon detection of an obstacle in the adjustment path of the vehicle part an obstacle signal can be generated, andan electronic control device coupled to the at least one drive, the at least one actuating element and the sensor device, by means of which on the basis of the adjustment signal the at least one drive can be actuated for the power-operated adjustment of the vehicle part and by means of which in the presence of the obstacle signal the at least one drive can be actuated for stopping and/or ...

Power Trunk Device

A power trunk device includes a hinge arm coupled to a trunk lid and configured to be rotatably coupled to a vehicle body panel to define a trunk space, the hinge arm being configured to open and close the trunk lid, a torsion bar link rotatably coupled to a middle of the hinge arm, a torsion bar connected between the torsion bar link and the vehicle body panel in front of the hinge arm, the torsion bar being configured to provide elastic force in a direction in which the trunk lid is opened, and an electric drive unit connected between the hinge arm and the torsion bar, the electric drive unit being configured to be moved together with the hinge arm while providing rotational force to the hinge arm. 1. A power trunk device comprising:a hinge arm coupled to a trunk lid and configured to be rotatably coupled to a vehicle body panel to define a trunk space, the hinge arm being configured to open and close the trunk lid;a torsion bar link rotatably coupled to a middle of the hinge arm;a torsion bar connected between the torsion bar link and the vehicle body panel in front of the hinge arm, the torsion bar being configured to provide elastic force in a direction in which the trunk lid is opened; andan electric drive unit connected between the hinge arm and the torsion bar, the electric drive unit being configured to be moved together with the hinge arm while providing rotational force to the hinge arm.2. The power trunk device according to claim 1 , wherein:the hinge arm is curved in a “U” shape such that the electric drive unit is coupled to the middle of the hinge arm; andthe middle of the hinge arm is configured to be rotated to face a front of a vehicle when the trunk lid is closed, and the electric drive unit is located in the trunk space in front of the hinge arm.3. The power trunk device according to claim 1 , wherein the electric drive unit is configured to be rotatable relative to the hinge arm when the hinge arm is rotated.4. The power trunk device according ...

Braking device

A brake device for a drivable part, in particular for use for a vehicle flap, in particular in an automobile, includes a drivable load device (11) which can be radially brought into contact with a disc (90) of the drivable part, with a first holding position and a second release position. At least one brake element rests against the periphery (92) of the disc (90) in a frictional manner in the holding position and secures the disc (90) from rotating using a specifiable force. In the release position, the at least one brake element is arranged at a distance from the periphery of the disc (90) and allows a free run of the disc (90), and the load device (11) can be adjusted between the holding position and the release position, preferably by a motor (12). A brake device or a rotating drive with which a drivable part of the drive is secured against a displacement on the basis of the mass of the component to be displaced even when the motor is not being provided with power or is deactivated is achieved in that the first holding position and the second release position are each designed as a metastable holding position.

ANTI-CHUCKING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE CLOSURE

An anti-chucking device for a motor vehicle closure includes a wedge and a receiver. That receiver includes (a) a first stopper and a second stopper defining a throat there between and (b) a pop-up mechanism in the throat. 1. An anti-chucking device for a motor vehicle closure , comprising:a wedge; anda receiver including (a) a first stopper and a second stopper defining a throat there between and (b) a pop-up mechanism in said throat.2. The anti-chucking device of claim 1 , wherein said pop-up mechanism includes a plunger biased by a spring.3. The anti-chucking device of claim 2 , wherein said throat includes a first end and a second end.4. The anti-chucking device of claim 3 , wherein said receiver includes a bracket holding said first stopper claim 3 , said second stopper and said pop-up mechanism.5. The anti-chucking device of claim 4 , wherein said first end of said throat is open to receive said wedge and said bracket closes said second end of said throat.6. The anti-chucking device of claim 5 , wherein said first stopper includes a first face and said second stopper includes a second face wherein said first face and said second face are opposed and define sidewalls of said throat between said first end and said second end.7. The anti-chucking device of claim 6 , wherein said first face and said second face converge toward said second end of said throat.8. The anti-chucking device of claim 7 , wherein said plunger is oriented in said throat and biased by said spring toward said first end.9. The anti-chucking device of claim 8 , wherein said pop-up mechanism includes a body and a cover.10. The anti-chucking device of claim 9 , wherein said plunger includes a proximal end claim 9 , a distal end and a retaining ring between said proximal end and said distal end.11. The anti-chucking device of claim 10 , wherein said cover includes a plunger opening and said distal end of said plunger extends through said plunger opening.12123123. The anti-chucking device of claim ...

DOOR OPERATING SYSTEM

A door operating system for automatic opening of a door of a vehicle boot is provided. The door operating system includes an on-board device mountable on the vehicle and a mobile device. The on-board device includes a door opening mechanism, a boot door control module for activating the door opening mechanism, a door opening sensor, the door opening sensor being configured to receive a door opening signal for bringing the boot door control module into an automatic opening mode, and a presence sensor. The presence sensor is configured to detect a presence signal from a wireless vehicle access device. The mobile device includes a transmitter for sending the door opening signal to the door opening sensor, a transaction module for cashless purchasing of goods and for providing transaction data indicative of at least one physical parameter of the purchased goods, and a processor. 1. A mobile device for automatic opening of a door of a vehicle boot , the mobile device comprising:a transmitter for sending a door opening signal to a door opening sensor of a boot door control module of the vehicle for bringing the boot door control module into an automatic opening mode,a transaction module with a transceiver, being configured to send a user credit card identifier data for cashless purchasing of goods and for receiving corresponding transaction data with at least one physical parameter of the purchased goods,a memory module for storing the user credit card identifier data and the transaction data, anda processor, the processor being configured to evaluate the transaction data and to activate the transmitter for sending the door opening signal if at least one door opening criterion based on the physical parameters of the purchased goods is fulfilled.2. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein mobile device is a hand-held mobile device or a wearable mobile device.3. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the transaction module comprises an NFC transceiver for making cashless ...

MULTI-POINT MECHANICAL ATTACHMENT METHOD FOR A LOAD BEARING TONNEAU STRUCTURE

A system and method for providing a latch system assembly, the latch system assembly coupled to both sides of the bed of a vehicle, the latch system assembly including stationary rails and sliding rails, wherein the stationary rails are coupled to the vehicle bed rails and the sliding rails are able to slide and either lock or unlock portions of a tonneau cover to the bed rails, wherein the sliding rails may lock all sections of the tonneau cover, lock one section and unlock all others, or unlock one section and lock all others through simple sliding movement of the sliding portion. 1. A slide latch assembly for selectively locking sections of a tonneau cover to a bed of a vehicle , said slide latch assembly comprised of:a first stationary latch rail coupled to a first bed rail of a vehicle, wherein the first stationary latch rail includes a plurality of notches in a top edge thereof;a first slide latch rail that is disposed parallel to and in slidingly engagement with the first stationary latch rail, wherein the first slide latch rail may be moved forward or backward a predetermined distance relative to the first stationary latch rail, wherein a plurality of locking points are disposed in a top edge of the first slide latch rail;wherein the plurality of notches in the first stationary latch rail are aligned with the plurality of locking points in the first slide latch rail;a plurality of tonneau cover attachment pins, wherein each of the plurality of tonneau cover attachment pins is coupled to a different section of a hinged and folding tonneau cover;wherein the plurality of tonneau cover pins rests in the plurality of notches of the first stationary latch rail when the tonneau cover is unfolded on the bed rails of the vehicle; andwherein the locking points of the first slide latch rail are either positioned to secure the plurality of tonneau cover pins in the plurality of notches or are positioned to expose the plurality of tonneau cover pins, by sliding the first ...

OPENING/CLOSING BODY DRIVE DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

An opening/closing body drive device includes: a motor which opens or closes an opening/closing body; a drive unit which rotates the motor; and a control unit which controls the drive unit. The drive unit includes first and second integrated circuits having first and second switching elements and third and fourth switching elements which are connected to each other in series with respect to a power source and connection points of which are connected to one and the other terminals of the motor, respectively. The control unit turn-on drives only the second switching element when braking the motor during the forward rotation and turn-on drives only the fourth switching element when braking the motor during the reverse rotation, or turn-on drives only the third switching element when braking the motor during the forward rotation and turn-on drives only the first switching element when braking the motor during the reverse rotation. 1. An opening/closing body drive device comprising:a motor which opens or closes an opening/closing body;a drive unit which rotates the motor; anda control unit which controls the drive unit, wherein a first integrated circuit having first and second switching elements which are connected to each other in series with respect to a positive electrode side and a negative electrode side of a power source and a connection point of which is connected to one terminal of the motor, and', 'a second integrated circuit having third and fourth switching elements which are connected to each other in series with respect to the positive electrode side and the negative electrode side and a connection point of which is connected to the other terminal of the motor,, 'the drive unit includes'}first to fourth freewheeling diodes are incorporated in or attached in parallel to the first to fourth switching elements,the control unit turn-on drives the first and fourth switching elements when driving the motor to be rotated forward and turn-on drives the second and ...

Driven hatch arrangement for a motor vehicle

A driven hatch arrangement is provided, particularly a rear hatch arrangement, for a motor vehicle with a hatch and with a hatch drive for opening and/or closing the hatch, with the hatch drive comprising a motor with a motor shaft and a motor pinion and at least one planetary gear with a sun gear, planetary carriers with planetary rolling elements arranged on bearing pins, and an annulus, with the sun wheel of the planetary gear being formed by the motor pinion and a driven shaft being driven via the planetary gear, in which the motor pinion is slid onto the motor shaft.

DESENSITIZED ADJUSTABLE BUMPER

An adjustable bumper assembly includes a bumper assembly insert having a bumper head, a threaded portion connected to the bumper head and a ratchet portion extending from the threaded portion. A coupling ring is threadably connected to the threaded portion. The coupling ring has a ratchet device with a tooth biased into contact with the ratchet portion. A base member includes multiple retention arms homogeneously connected to the base member extending away from a face of the base member. The coupling ring when slidably received in a through passage created in the face of the base member contacts the retention arms. The coupling ring is non-rotatably engaged to the base member such that axial rotation of the bumper assembly insert with respect to the coupling ring axially extends or retracts the bumper assembly insert with respect to the base member. 1. An adjustable bumper assembly , comprising:a first part defining a bumper assembly insert, the bumper assembly insert having a bumper displaceably connected to a coupling ring;a second part defining a base member, the base member having multiple retention arms connected to the base member extending away from the base member and each having a hook-end;the coupling ring when slidably received in a through passage of the base member contacting the hook-end of the retention arms, the coupling ring being non-rotatably engaged to the base member such that axial rotation of the bumper axially extends or retracts the bumper with respect to the base member.2. The adjustable bumper assembly of claim 1 , wherein the bumper includes a bumper head and a threaded portion extending from the bumper head threadably receiving the coupling ring to displaceably connect the bumper to the coupling ring.3. The adjustable bumper assembly of claim 2 , wherein the bumper includes a ratchet portion extending from the threaded portion having multiple splines interspaced by multiple valleys.4. The adjustable bumper assembly of claim 3 , wherein ...

Method and Apparatus for Soft Close Trunk Latch Retrofit

In one embodiment a retrofittable soft-close device is configured to close an automobile hatch. Once a cycle is initiated a hook plate may pull a striker towards a latched position. 1. Apparatus comprising a hook plate , a cam follower and a cam surface configured to guide the hook plate along a path that pulls an automobile hatch striker towards a closed position.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a crank arm configured to drive the hook plate.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the crank arm is configured to be driven by a motor.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a spring configured to hold the cam surface and the cam follower in tension against each other.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , additionally comprising a main plate claim 2 , wherein the cam follower is configured to move relative to the main plate.6. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein said apparatus is configured such that the crank arm rotates substantially a full rotation.7. Apparatus comprising a hook plate and a crank arm configured to rotate a point on the hook plate a substantial portion of a full rotation and close an automobile hatch in the process.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a striker extension.9. An apparatus configured to bolt onto an automobile hatch striker to provide additional striker engagement surface length.10. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cam surface forms the perimeter of a groove.11. The apparatus of claim 5 , further comprising a swing arm configured to allow the cam follower to move relative to the main plate claim 5 , wherein the cam surface comprises a notch configured to catch on the cam follower at a certain point in a rotational cycle of the crank arm claim 5 , such that the swing arm is caused to rotate. This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/901,977, filed Sep. 18, 2019, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.For decades, assistance closing automobile ...

Two part boot hinge cover

A hinge cover assembly ( 10 ) for a hinge having an elongate hinge arm has first and second cover members ( 20, 22 ) mountable about the hinge arm so as to completely encircle the hinge arm over at least part of its length. The first cover member ( 20 ) has a channel portion ( 24 ) which surrounds the arm on three sides and the second cover member ( 22 ) is mountable to the first enclose the arm on the other side. The first cover member ( 20 ) has locking projections ( 46 ) on the inner surface of a side wall that engage in apertures in the hinge arm. The cover assembly ( 10 ) is particularly suited for use with a swan neck hinged used to mount a boot lid to a vehicle body. A housing portion ( 32 ) of the first cover member encapsulates a mounting structure of the hinge and may have a clip formation for clamping an edge region of a trim panel mounted to the boot lid.

TORQUE ROD FOR CLOSURE PANEL OF VEHICLE

A torque rod for a closure panel of a vehicle includes a first end portion, a second end portion, a fixing portion, and first and second coiled spring portions. The first end portion is configured to be connected to a first hinge member connected to the closure panel. The second end portion is configured to be connected to a second hinge member connected to the closure panel. The fixing portion is configured to be fixed to the vehicle body structure. A first coiled spring portion is disposed between the first end portion and the fixing portion. A second coiled spring portion is disposed between the second end portion and the fixing portion. 1. A torque rod for a closure panel of a vehicle comprising:a first end portion configured to be connected to a first hinge member connected to the closure panel;a second end portion configured to be connected to a second hinge member connected to the closure panel;a fixing portion configured to be fixed to a vehicle body structure of the vehicle;a first coiled spring portion disposed between the first end portion and the fixing portion; anda second coiled spring portion disposed between the second end portion and the fixing portion.2. The torque rod according to claim 1 , whereinthe torque rod is unitarily formed as a one-piece member.3. The torque rod according to claim 1 , whereineach of the first and second coiled spring portions has three coils.4. The torque rod according to claim 1 , whereinthe fixing portion extends substantially linearly between the first and second coiled spring portions.5. The torque rod according to claim 1 , whereinthe fixing portion is substantially U-shaped between the first and second coiled spring portions.6. The torque rod according to claim 1 , whereina first end of the first end portion and a second end of the second portion are offset from centers of the first and second coiled spring portions, respectively.7. The torque rod according to claim 1 , whereinthe first and second coiled spring ...

LATCH DEVICE FOR VEHICLE TRUNK LID

The present invention aims to reduce the operation noise of a latch device for a vehicle trunk lid when the lid is opened. A latch device for a vehicle trunk lid includes: latch that is engaged with a striker; ratchet that is engaged with latch ; opening lever that causes ratchet to rotate in a direction in which ratchet is disengaged from latch ; output member that rotates opening lever in the release direction. Opening lever is rotatable between an unblocked position where it is rotatable in the release direction and a blocked position where it is prevented from rotating in the release direction by colliding with the output member. When driven and rotated, output member abuts against opening lever that is in the unblocked position and rotates opening lever in the release direction to the blocked position, and opening lever is further rotated a predetermined angle by colliding with output member in the blocked position. 1. A latch device for a vehicle trunk lid comprising:a latch that is engaged with a striker;a ratchet that is engaged with the latch in order to keep the latch engaged with the striker;an opening lever that is rotated in a release direction in order to abut against the ratchet and that causes the ratchet to rotate in a direction in which the ratchet is disengaged from the latch;an output member that rotates the opening lever in the release direction; anda release actuator that drives and rotates the output member, wherein:the opening lever is rotatable between an unblocked position where the opening lever is rotatable in the release direction and a blocked position where the opening lever is prevented from rotating in the release direction by colliding with the output member;when the output member is driven and rotated by the release actuator, the output member abuts against the opening lever that is in the unblocked position and rotates the opening lever in the release direction to the blocked position; andthe opening lever is further rotated a ...

Vehicle trunk opening and closing control device

A vehicle trunk opening and closing control device includes a bracket secured to an inner panel of a trunk, a hinge arm rotatably hinged at a first side thereof to the bracket and connected at a second side thereof to a trunk lid, a sliding rail disposed adjacent to one side of the hinge arm and coupled to the hinge arm, and a torsion bar, which is fixed in position by being caught in a slot formed in the bracket and is configured to rotate the hinge arm by applying tension to the sliding rail through contact with the sliding rail.

SPACER ASSEMBLY

A spacer assembly includes a housing that is configured to couple to a component. The housing includes a central bore. A bumper is coupled to the housing. The bumper includes a bumper support including a shaft that extends within the central bore, and a bumper head coupled to the bumper support. 1. A spacer assembly comprising:a housing that is configured to couple to a component, the housing comprising a central bore; and a bumper support including a shaft that extends within the central bore; and', 'a bumper head coupled to the bumper support., 'a bumper coupled to the housing, wherein the bumper comprises2. The spacer assembly of claim 1 , wherein the bumper head is formed of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).3. The spacer assembly of claim 1 , wherein the housing has a first hardness claim 1 , and the bumper head has a second hardness claim 1 , and wherein the first hardness exceeds the second hardness.4. The spacer assembly of claim 1 , wherein the housing further comprises:a collar circumferentially extending around the tube; andone or more securing protuberances outwardly extending from the tube.5. The spacer assembly of claim 1 , wherein the housing further comprises housing thread segments that extend towards a central longitudinal axis within the central bore claim 1 , wherein the housing thread segments comprises a plurality of housing threads.6. The spacer assembly of claim 5 , wherein the housing thread segments are separated by smooth segments.7. The spacer assembly of claim 1 , wherein the bumper support further comprises support thread segments that outwardly extend from the shaft claim 1 , wherein the support thread segments comprises a plurality of support threads claim 1 , and wherein the support thread segments extend around a limited radial range of a circumference of the shaft.8. The spacer assembly of claim 1 , wherein the bumper support further comprises bumper beam grooves that receive and retain beams of the bumper head.9. The spacer assembly ...

POWER-SUPPLY CONTROL SYSTEM AND POWER-SUPPLY CONTROL METHOD

A power-supply control system includes: a lock control unit that controls a door-lock device; and a travel control unit that controls a travel operating unit related to either driving the power of the vehicle, braking the vehicle, or steering the vehicle. A lock high-level control unit, in a state in which supply of electric power to the lock control unit, the travel operating unit, and the travel control unit is stopped, while the first trigger signal is not outputted from an operation unit, makes electric power not be supplied from a power supply to the lock control unit, the travel operating unit, and the travel control unit, and when the first trigger signal is outputted, starts to supply electric power from the power supply to the lock control unit and the door-lock device and makes the lock control unit execute control to unlock the door-lock device. 1. A power-supply control system comprising:a lock processor that controls a door-lock device configured to lock a door of a vehicle for getting in and out;a lock high-level processor that turns on and off supply of electric power from a power supply of the vehicle to the lock processor and makes the lock processor control unlocking and locking of the door-lock device;a first open-close processor that is connected to a first open-close device configured to drive an open-close unit including one of the door for getting in and out, a door of a luggage compartment of the vehicle, and a window of the vehicle, and that controls the first open-close device;a second open-close processor that is connected to a second open-close device configured to drive an open-close unit including one of the door for getting in and out, the door of the luggage compartment of the vehicle, and the window of the vehicle and that controls the second open-close device;an open-close high-level processor that is connected to an operation unit configured to detect operation by using a switch, and that based on the operation of the operation ...

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR ACTUATING A VEHICLE COMPONENT

There is provided a method for actuating a component of a vehicle. The method may include applying an initial force to the component to actuate the component, and generating a movement indicator based on whether the component moves in response to the initial force. Moreover, the method may include receiving a freezing indicator associated with a likelihood of the component being immobilized due to freezing. If the movement indicator is negative and the freezing indicator is affirmative, the method also includes applying an adjusted force to the component to mobilize the component. 1. A method of actuating a component of a vehicle , the method comprising:applying an initial force to the component to actuate the component;generating a movement indicator based on whether the component moves in response to the initial force;receiving a freezing indicator associated with a likelihood of the component being immobilized due to freezing; andif the movement indicator is negative and the freezing indicator is affirmative, applying an adjusted force to the component to mobilize the component.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the component comprises at least one of a window pane claim 1 , a wiper claim 1 , a tail gate claim 1 , a trunk lid claim 1 , a hood claim 1 , a side view mirror claim 1 , a fuel inlet access barrier claim 1 , an electrical charging inlet access barrier claim 1 , a movable sun roof claim 1 , a movable antenna claim 1 , a movable running board claim 1 , a movable roof element claim 1 , and a door.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the freezing indicator is based on an ambient temperature.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the freezing indicator is further based on at least one of:an altitude of the vehicle;an ambient pressure; andan output from a moisture sensor.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the freezing indicator is based on an output from an ice sensor.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the applying the adjusted force comprises applying the adjusted ...

ROTATIONAL INERTERS

Rotational inerters are described herein that can provide torque applications in response to a rotation component. The inerter can include a first shaft having a first longitudinal axis and a second shaft having a second longitudinal axis. A first gear can be connected with the first shaft and a second gear can be connected with the second shaft. The first and second gears can be in meshing engagement with one another. In some arrangements, the first gear can be a worm gear and the second gear can be a worm. A flywheel can be connected with the second shaft. Rotation of the first shaft can cause the second shaft to rotate. Arrangements described herein can cause a torque to be applied at the first shaft that is proportional to a rate of change of the angular velocity of the first shaft about the first longitudinal axis. 1. A rotational inerter system comprising:a first shaft having a first longitudinal axis;a first gear operatively connected to the first shaft, the first shaft and the first gear being rotatable about the first longitudinal axis;a second shaft having a second longitudinal axis;a second gear operatively connected to the second shaft, the second gear being in meshing engagement with the first gear, and the second shaft and the second gear being rotatable about the second longitudinal axis; anda flywheel operatively connected to the second shaft,wherein rotation of the first shaft about the first longitudinal axis causes rotation of the second shaft and the flywheel about the second longitudinal axis,wherein the first and second longitudinal axes stay in fixed relation to one another during rotation of the first shaft,and wherein during the rotation of the first shaft, a torque is applied at the first shaft, the torque being proportional to a rate of change of an angular velocity of the first shaft about the first longitudinal axis.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first gear is a worm gear and the second gear is a worm.3. The system of claim 2 , ...

Apparatus and method of opening and closing tail gate of vehicle

The present invention estimates a height of a user by using a rear camera to automatically adjust the opening amount of a tailgate, so as to increase the convenience of an electrically-powered tailgate.

Apparatus and method for controlling vehicle

Disclosed herein is a vehicle control apparatus for preventing a trunk from striking objects when the trunk is opened. An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a vehicle control apparatus including a travel state determination unit configured to collect travel information about a vehicle and determine a travel state of the vehicle based on the collected travel information, a space information generation unit configured to collect scan information about a surrounding space of the vehicle and generate space information about the vehicle based on the collected scan information, a trunk opening allowability determination unit configured to determine whether a trunk of the vehicle is allowed to be opened based on the generated space information when the travel state of the vehicle is determined to be a parked/stopped state or a parking/stopping state, and a control unit configured to generate a control signal for controlling at least one of a notification apparatus and the trunk according to a result of determining whether the trunk is allowed to be opened.

HINGE DEVICE

A hinge device for a vehicle, wherein the hinge device includes a first member, which has two spaced brackets, a second member, which is arranged between the brackets. The hinge device further includes a hinge arrangement defining a hinge axis and adapted to connect the second member to the brackets so that the members may turn in relation to each other about the hinge axis. The hinge device is adapted for allowing movement of the hinge axis via movement of the hinge arrangement. 1. A hinge device for a vehicle , wherein the hinge device comprises a first member , which comprises two spaced brackets , a second member , which is arranged between the brackets , and a hinge arrangement defining a hinge axis and adapted to connect the second member to the brackets so that the members may turn in relation to each other about the hinge axis , and wherein the hinge device is adapted for allowing movement of the hinge axis via movement of the hinge arrangementone of the first member and the second member comprises a first elongated guide slot for receiving the hinge arrangement for the movement of the hinge arrangement,each one of the brackets of the first member comprises the first elongated guide slot, that the first elongated guide slots are arranged in parallel with each other for receiving opposite ends of the hinge arrangement for the movement of the hinge arrangement, andcontact surfaces of the hinge arrangement and at least one of the brackets are adapted for allowing movement of the hinge arrangement in a way that the hinge arrangement is in a fixed position in relation to a turning direction around the hinge axis during the movement of the hinge arrangement.2. A hinge device according to claim 1 , wherein the hinge device is adapted for allowing movement of the hinge arrangement in a direction along a straight line perpendicular to the hinge axis direction.3. A hinge device according to claim 1 , wherein the hinge device is adapted for allowing movement of the ...

VEHICLE DOOR SYSTEM WITH POWER DRIVE MODULE

A door power drive module includes a housing and a motor arranged in the housing. First and second gearboxes are arranged in the housing and are coupled in series with one another by a shaft member. The first gearbox connects the motor to the second gearbox. An output shaft is coupled to the second gearbox. A brake assembly is selectively connected to the shaft member. The brake assembly has a normally closed position in which the shaft member is grounded to the housing. The brake assembly includes an open position corresponding to one of a door closing mode and a door opening mode. The shaft member is configured to be rotatable relative to the housing in the brake open position in response to the motor driving the first gearbox. The brake assembly includes a holding torque in the normally closed position. A torque is applied to the brake assembly above the holding torque that permits the shaft member to rotate in any direction of rotation. A position sensor is configured to detect rotation of the output shaft. 1. A door power drive module comprising:a housing;a motor arranged in the housing;first and second gearboxes arranged in the housing and coupled in series with one another by a shaft member, the first gearbox connects the motor to the second gearbox;an output shaft coupled to the second gearbox;a brake assembly selectively connected to the shaft member, the brake assembly has a normally closed position in which the shaft member is grounded to the housing, the brake assembly includes an open position corresponding to one of a door closing mode and a door opening mode, the shaft member is configured to be rotatable relative to the housing in the open position in response to the motor driving the first gearbox, the brake assembly includes a holding torque in the normally closed position, and a torque applied to the brake assembly above the holding torque permits the shaft member to rotate in any direction of rotation; anda position sensor configured to detect ...

VEHICLE DOOR SYSTEM WITH POWER DRIVE MODULE

A method of actuating a door includes the steps of manually pivoting a door in a direction about a hinge to provide a manual input, detecting the manual input and energizing a motor to drive the door in the direction in response to the manual input. The manual door pivoting step includes exceeding a holding torque of a brake assembly that holds the door. The direction can be any direction for opening or closing the door. 1. A method of actuating a door comprising the steps of:manually pivoting a door in an opening or closing direction about a hinge to provide a manual input;detecting the manual input; andenergizing a motor to drive the door in the direction in response to the manual input,wherein the manual door pivoting step includes exceeding a holding torque of a brake assembly that holds the door,wherein the direction can be any direction for opening or closing the door.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the detecting step includes back-driving a gearbox via an output shaft and detecting rotation of the output shaft.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the detecting step includes back-driving the motor and detecting rotation of the motor claim 2 , which is indicative of rotation of the output shaft.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the manual door pivoting step includes performing the step of releasing the brake assembly prior to performing the step of energizing the motor. This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/533,472, filed Jun. 6, 2017, which is a United States National Phase Application of PCT Application No. PCT/US2015/025074, which was filed Apr. 9, 2015.This disclosure relates to an automated door for a vehicle, and more particularly, for a vehicle passenger door.Increasingly power doors are being provided on vehicles, such as a rear liftgate to a cargo area of a sport utility vehicle or a sliding door on one or both sides of a minivan. A power drive module moves the liftgate or sliding door ...

VEHICLE WITH VERTICAL LIFT HOOD

A vehicle having a front trunk and a method of controlling a vehicle to access the trunk may include raising a hood from a closed position adjacent body structure to a fully open position with the hood oriented horizontally to provide access to a front trunk, raising a grille with the hood; and pivoting the grille about a hinge affixed to the hood. Front trunk lighting and bins maybe included in the vehicle. 1. A method of controlling a vehicle comprising:raising a hood from a closed position adjacent body structure to a fully open position with the hood oriented horizontally to provide access to a front trunk;raising a grille with the hood; andpivoting the grille about a hinge affixed to the hood.2. The method of further including:activating a video display mounted on an inner surface of the grille after pivoting the grille about the hinge.3. The method of further including:activating lighting in the front trunk as the hood is raised from the closed position to the fully open position.4. The method of wherein the lighting is illuminated at 100% intensity when the hood is fully open and at lesser intensity as the hood is located closer to the body structure.5. The method of wherein the hood remains in the horizontal orientation from the closed position to the fully open position.6. The method of wherein the hood moves from the closed position to a partially open position where a front of the hood is raised above a back of the hood claim 1 , and then the back of the hood is raised to orient the hood horizontally in the fully open position.7. The method of further including:activating a video display mounted on an inner surface of the grille after pivoting the grille about the hinge.8. The method of further including:activating lighting in the front trunk as the hood is raised from the closed position to the fully open position.9. A vehicle comprising:body structure including a front trunk;a hood above the front trunk;a lift assembly including struts mounted between ...

VEHICLE GRILLE DRAWER

A vehicle and method of operating that includes a body structure having hood and front bumper, a grille, mounted between the hood and front bumper, including an opening, and a drawer mounted in the opening, slidable forward to an open position in front of the vehicle and rearward to a closed position within the vehicle. A controller may receive various inputs for controlling the operation of the drawer. 1. A vehicle comprising:a body structure including hood and front bumper;a grille, mounted between the hood and front bumper, including an opening; anda drawer mounted in the opening, slidable forward to an open position in front of the vehicle and rearward to a closed position within the vehicle.2. The vehicle of further including an actuator configured to slide the drawer.3. The vehicle of further including a video display pivotally mounted relative to the drawer.4. The vehicle of further including a lighting system mounted to the drawer.5. The vehicle of wherein the lighting system is configured to change color of light when the drawer is sliding in or out of the grille.6. The vehicle of wherein the drawer includes a user interface device mounted to a front surface thereof and configured to activate the drawer to move between the open and closed positions.7. The vehicle of further including a user interface device mounted to the body structure and configured to activate the drawer to move between the open and closed positions.8. The vehicle of further including a vehicle mounted camera configured to take a picture of one standing in front of the drawer when in the open position.9. The vehicle of further including vehicle mounted sensors configured to move the drawer to the closed position when no motion is detected in front of the vehicle for a predetermined time.10. The vehicle of further including a wireless device in communication with a vehicle controller and configured to move the drawer to the closed position when the wireless device moves more than a ...

Electromechanical strut with motor-gearbox assembly having dual stage planetary gearbox

An electromechanical strut is provided for moving a pivotal closure member between an open position and a closed position relative to a motor vehicle body. The electromechanical strut includes a drive mechanism having a motor-gearbox assembly that is operable to drive a rotatable power screw. The drive mechanism converts rotary motion of the power screw into linear motion of an extensible member to move the extensible member between a retracted position corresponding to the closed position of the closure member and an extended position corresponding to the open position of the closure member. The motor-gearbox assembly includes a gearbox unit equipped with a dual-stage planetary geartrain that is operably disposed between a motor output and the power screw. The dual-stage planetary geartrain includes a first stage gearset and a second stage gearset sharing a common ring gear.

OPENING-CLOSING MEMBER

An opening-closing member including an outer panel that faces an outside of a vehicle body, and opening and closing a rear opening of the vehicle body in response to operation of an operation part arranged at a rear end part, the opening-closing member including a bracket member in the operation part, the bracket member including a bracket member body extending along a vehicle body front-rear direction, and a vertical wall extending in a vehicle body vertical direction from at least one end part of the bracket member body in the vehicle body front-rear direction, the vertical wall being fixed to an inner side of the outer panel. 1. An opening-closing member having an outer panel that faces an outside of a vehicle body , and opening and closing a rear opening of the vehicle body in response to operation of an operation part arranged at a rear end part , the opening-closing member comprising:a bracket member in the operation part,the bracket member Including a bracket member body extending along a vehicle body front-rear direction and a vertical wall extending in a vehicle body vertical direction from at least one end part of the bracket member body in the vehicle body front-rear direction,the vertical wall being fixed to an inner side of the outer panel.2. The opening-closing member according to claim 1 ,wherein the bracket member includes a first rib member in at least one end part in a vehicle body width direction, the first rib member coupling the bracket member body and the vertical wall to each other while sloping between the bracket member body and the vertical wall.3. The opening-closing member according to claim 1 , further comprising:an inner panel adjacent to the inner side of the outer panel,wherein the bracket member is arranged between the outer panel and the inner panel,wherein the vertical wall includes a front vertical wall extending in a vehicle body downward direction from a front end part of the bracket member body, and a rear vertical wall ...

Vehicle door control system

A vehicle door control system includes a door assembly, which includes a side door and a liftgate. The door assembly includes an actuation assembly that adjusts each of the side door and the liftgate between opened and closed positions. A sensor assembly defines a rear sensor field, a first side sensor field, and a second side sensor field. A controller determines whether a person in at least one of the rear sensor field, the first side sensor field, and the second side sensor field is a recognized passenger, determines a speed of the recognized passenger, determines whether the recognized passenger is carrying an object, and activates the actuation assembly to open at least one of the liftgate and the side door based on whether the recognized passenger is carrying an object, where timing of activation of the actuation assembly is based on the speed of the recognized passenger.

Device and Method for Controlling Vehicle

A device for controlling a vehicle is provided. The device includes an input device for receiving a user input, a state sensing device for sensing a vehicle state change in response to the user input, and a controller configured to determine whether to apply a driving current of an actuator to a switching device based on the vehicle state change. 1. A device for controlling a vehicle , the device comprising:an input device to receive a user input;a state sensing device to sense a vehicle state change in response to the user input; anda controller configured to determine whether to apply a driving current of an actuator to a switching device based on the vehicle state change.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the switching device includes a semiconductor element.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to:apply the driving current of the actuator to the switching device in response to the user input; andcontrol to stop the driving current of the actuator from being applied to the switching device according to the vehicle state.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the controller is configured to:start to drive the actuator when the driving current of the actuator is applied to the switching device according to the user input; andstop the driving current of the actuator from being applied at a time of change to stop an operation of the actuator when the vehicle state is changed to correspond to the user input by the driving of the actuator.5. The device of claim 3 , wherein the controller is configured to calculate a maximum driving current of the driving current of the actuator applied to the switching device.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the controller is configured to calculate the maximum driving current based on a previously stored driving current of the actuator and a previously stored locked rotor current.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the controller is configured to control the driving current of the actuator applied to the ...

Drive assembly for a closure element of a motor vehicle

A drive assembly configured to adjust a motor vehicle closure element including a clutch assembly provided with an input connection and an output connection. The clutch assembly includes a main braking element, configured to brake a movement from the output side, and a freewheel assembly configured to engage the main braking element from movement of the output side and disengage the main braking element by means of a movement from the input side. The brake assembly includes an auxiliary braking element configured to produce a predetermined permanent braking action by means of which the auxiliary braking element acts at least against the movement introduced on the output side, and that the predetermined permanent braking action of the auxiliary braking element has to be overcome to enable the freewheel assembly to disengage.

Retractable Roof

A vehicle comprising: an occupant cabin; a retractable roof configured to move between a deployed configuration where the roof covers the occupant cabin and a retracted configuration; a housing configured to house the retractable roof when the roof is in the retracted configuration; a moveable cover configured to close the housing and move between a closed configuration where the moveable cover closes the housing and an open configuration to permit the retractable roof to move between the deployed configuration and the retracted configuration; a first electric motor coupled to the retractable roof to be capable of imparting motion to the retractable roof so that, when the first electric motor is activated, the first electric motor causes the retractable roof to move between the deployed configuration and the retracted configuration; a second electric motor coupled to the moveable cover to be capable of imparting motion to the movable cover so that, when the second electric motor is activated, the second electric motor causes the moveable cover to move between the closed configuration and the open configuration; and a control unit configured to control the activation of the first and second electric motors so that, during the movement of the retractable roof between the deployed configuration and the retracted configuration, the moveable cover moves partially simultaneously, with the retractable roof, between the closed configuration and open configuration. 2. A vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the first electric motor is configured to output a first motor motion signal indicating an amount of motion imparted by the first electric motor claim 1 , the second electric motor is configured to output a second motor motion signal indicating an amount of motion imparted by the second electric motor claim 1 , the third electric motor is configured to output a third motor motion signal indicating an amount of motion imparted by the third electric motor claim 1 , the ...

COMPLIANT HINGE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE

A hinge assembly for assisting in moving a pivotal closure member from a closed position toward an open position relative to a motor vehicle body and for releasably holding the closure member in the open position, and method of construction thereof are provided. The hinge assembly has a first mount member configured for operable connection to one of the closure member and the motor vehicle body; a second mount member configured for operable connection to the other of the closure member and the motor vehicle body; at least one linkage operably coupling the first mount member to the second mount member; and at least one elastically deformable joint coupling the at least one linkage to at least one of the first mount member and the second mount member. 1. A hinge assembly for assisting in moving a pivotal closure member from a closed position toward an open position relative to a motor vehicle body and for releasably holding the closure member in the open position , the hinge assembly comprising:a first mount member configured for operable connection to one of the closure member and the motor vehicle body;a second mount member configured for operable connection to the other of the closure member and the motor vehicle body;at least one linkage operably coupling the first mount member to the second mount member; andat least one elastically deformable joint coupling the at least one linkage to at least one of the first mount member and the second mount member.2. The hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one elastically deformable joint is a monolithic piece of material with the linkage and at least one of the first mount member and the second mount member.3. The hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one elastically deformable joint includes a first elastically deformable joint formed as a monolithic piece of material with the linkage and the first mount member and a second elastically deformable joint formed as a monolithic piece of material with the ...

RADAR DETECTION SYSTEM FOR NON-CONTACT HUMAN ACTIVATION OF POWERED CLOSURE MEMBER

A radar detection system for activation of a powered closure member of a vehicle and corresponding method are provided. The system includes a radar sensor assembly having a radar transmit antenna for transmitting radar waves and a radar receive antenna for receiving the radar waves after reflection from an object in a detection zone. The radar sensor assembly outputs a sensor signal corresponding to the motion of the object in the detection zone. An electronic control unit is coupled to the radar sensor assembly and includes a data acquisition module to receive the sensor signal and a plurality of analysis modules to analyze the sensor signal to detect extracted features and determine whether extracted features are within predetermined thresholds representing a valid activation gesture. The electronic control unit initiates movement of the closure member in response to the extracted features being within the predetermined thresholds representing the valid activation gesture. 1. A radar detection system for user-activated , non-contact activation of a powered closure member coupled to a vehicle body of a vehicle , comprising:at least one radar sensor assembly including at least one radar transmit antenna for transmitting radar waves and at least one radar receive antenna for receiving the radar waves after reflection from an object in a detection zone and coupled to the vehicle body for sensing a motion and characteristics of the object in the detection zone and outputting a sensor signal corresponding to the motion and characteristics of the object in the detection zone;an electronic control unit coupled to said at least one radar sensor assembly and including a data acquisition module to receive the sensor signal corresponding to the motion and characteristics of the object and characteristics from said at least one radar sensor assembly;said electronic control unit including a plurality of analysis modules coupled to said data acquisition module to analyze the ...

Adjustable Pivot Deck Lid

An adjustable hinge set and a method for making it improves mounting of a deck lid to a motor vehicle body by permitting mass production adjustments without distortion or multiplication of the parts installed. A hinge set bracket with spaced flanges receiving a pivot strap and pivot therebetween is formed with a substantially vertical slot in each flange. At least one insert having a collar and a stem, reinforces the spacing between the support flanges, as the pivot pin compressionally engages the flanges. Preferably, two inserts having a collar and a stem have a combined length that reinforces the predetermined spacing within a predetermined tolerance when compression is adjusted.

DETECTING OBJECTS WITHIN A VEHICLE IN CONNECTION WITH A SERVICE

A system for monitoring a vehicle used in providing a service is disclosed. The system detects when the service is complete, and upon detecting that the service is complete, the system determines, from one or more sensors of the vehicle, that an object which should have been removed from the vehicle after completion of the transport service, remains in the vehicle. The system then automatically initiates performance of a remedial action. 1. A method for operating an autonomous vehicle , the method being implemented by one or more processors of the autonomous vehicle and comprising:receiving instructions to transport a passenger from a start location to a destination;after the autonomous vehicle arrives at the start location, detecting that an object has been placed in a trunk of the autonomous vehicle based on a set of information from one or more sensors of the autonomous vehicle; andafter the autonomous vehicle arrives at or near the destination, automatically initiating performance of at least one action to have the object removed from the trunk, including opening the trunk.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensors of the autonomous vehicle include one or more of (i) a camera claim 1 , (ii) a weighing device claim 1 , (iii) a suspension sensor claim 1 , (iv) a light detection and ranging (LIDAR) sensor claim 1 , (v) a radio-frequency transceiver claim 1 , or (vi) an ultrasound sensor.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting that the object has been placed in the trunk includes detecting a position of the object inside the autonomous vehicle based on image information from one or more cameras positioned within the autonomous vehicle.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting that the object has been placed in the trunk includes using a trunk sensor that detects when the trunk is opened and closed.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting that the object has been placed in the trunk is based on compression information claim 1 , detected by ...

HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR TRUNK LID

A hinge assembly for a trunk lid, includes: a hinge bracket attached to a trunk compartment; a hinge arm attached to a trunk lid and pivotally connected to the hinge bracket; and a damping mechanism disposed between the hinge bracket and the hinge arm, and damping a pivoting movement of the hinge arm, where the hinge arm has a hollow portion in which the damping mechanism is received. 1. A hinge assembly for a trunk lid , comprising:a hinge bracket attached to a trunk compartment;a hinge arm attached to a trunk lid and pivotally connected to the hinge bracket; anda damping mechanism damping a pivoting movement of the hinge arm,wherein the hinge arm has a hollow portion in which the damping mechanism is received.2. The hinge assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the hinge bracket includes a damping profile having a curved surface limiting a range of the pivoting movement of the hinge arm.3. The hinge assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the damping mechanism includes a rolling pin in rolling contact with the damping profile.4. The hinge assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the rolling pin is movable in the hollow portion of the hinge arm.5. The hinge assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the hinge arm has a guide slot guiding movement of the rolling pin.6. The hinge assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the damping mechanism further includes a pin holder supporting the rolling pin.7. The hinge assembly according to claim 6 , wherein the damping mechanism further includes a damping spring elastically supporting the pin holder.8. The hinge assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the damping mechanism includes a moving member having a contact portion in contact with the damping profile.9. The hinge assembly according to claim 8 , wherein the moving member is movable in the hollow portion of the hinge arm.10. The hinge assembly according to claim 9 , wherein the hinge arm has a guide slot guiding movement of the moving member.11. The hinge assembly according ...

ILLUMINATION ELEMENT FOR A VEHICLE

The disclosure relates to an illumination element for a vehicle. The illumination element comprises an outer trim part, illumination means, and a transparent cover arrangement between the trim part and the illumination means. The disclosure also relates to a vehicle comprising at least one such illumination element, and a control element for a device for opening or unlocking a vehicle. 19-. (canceled)10. A lighting element for a vehicle , the lighting element comprising:an external trim part;a lighting means operable to produce light; anda transparent cover arrangement located between the trim part and the lighting means.11. The lighting element of claim 10 , wherein the lighting means is operable to produce light in different colors.12. The lighting element of claim 10 , wherein the trim part includes an insignia.13. The lighting element of claim 12 , wherein the insignia is an emblem of a vehicle manufacturer.14. The lighting element of claim 10 , wherein the trim part includes a chrome-plated surface.15. The lighting element of claim 14 , wherein the chrome-plated surface is located on a visible side of the trim part.16. A vehicle incorporating the lighting element of .17. The vehicle of claim 16 , wherein the lighting element is integrated into a trunk lid of the vehicle.18. The vehicle of claim 16 , wherein the lighting element is connected to a lock arrangement of a device for opening or unlocking the vehicle.19. The vehicle of claim 16 , wherein the lighting means is operable to omit different light colors.20. The vehicle of claim 16 , wherein the lighting means is operable to omit different colors based on a state of a locking mechanism of the vehicle.21. A control element for a device for opening or unlocking a vehicle including the lighting element of .22. The control element of claim 21 , further comprising at least one sensor for detecting motions of a user.23. The control element of claim 22 , wherein the lighting element is operable to produce a light ...

VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE MOUNTING STRUCTURE

A vehicle door handle mounting structure () includes: a vehicle door () including a decoration member () mounted on a front side of an outer panel () and having a coupling portion () that is placed in an opening () of the outer panel (); a door handle () mounted in the decoration member (); and a bracket () coupled to the coupling portion () from a back side of the outer panel () and, together with the decoration member (), holding the outer panel () therebetween. 1. A vehicle door handle mounting structure , comprising:a vehicle door including an outer panel having an opening;a decoration member mounted on a front side of the outer panel and having a coupling portion that is placed in the opening of the outer panel;a door handle mounted in the decoration member; anda bracket coupled to the coupling portion from a back side of the outer panel and, together with the decoration member, holding the outer panel therebetween.2. The vehicle door handle mounting structure of claim 1 , whereinthe decoration member has a decoration member body and a housing mounted on a back side of the decoration member body and supporting the door handle,the housing has a back-side case portion fixed to a back surface of the decoration member, and an accommodating recess formed so as to be recessed from a front side toward a back side of the back-side case portion and accommodating the door handle, andthe accommodating recess projects from the back side of the back-side case portion to form the coupling portion.3. The vehicle door handle mounting structure of claim 1 , whereinan outer peripheral edge of the decoration member is placed on the front side of the outer panel,the bracket has a holding portion that is placed over the outer peripheral edge of the decoration member from the back side of the outer panel, andthe outer panel is held between the outer peripheral edge of the decoration member and the holding portion of the bracket.4. The vehicle door handle mounting structure of claim ...

HINGE ASSEMBLY WITH SEPARATE SPRING ASSEMBLY

A spring assembly of a hinge assembly for a closure panel of a vehicle, the spring assembly comprising: a spring support bracket for connecting to a bracket of the hinge assembly; a spring mounted on the spring support bracket, the spring having an output end, the spring for biasing operation of the hinge assembly in order to move the closure panel towards an open position, the spring assembly including a holder mounted on the spring support bracket such that the holder is movable between an engaged position with the output end and a disengaged position with the output end; wherein when the output end is engaged with input end, the spring assembly is mountable to the hinge assembly. 1. A hinge assembly for a closure panel of a vehicle , the hinge assembly comprising:a first hinge portion for connecting to a body of the vehicle;a second hinge portion for connecting to the closure panel, the second hinge portion pivotally connected to the first hinge portion by a joint;a set of levers coupling a spring to the second hinge portion, the set of levers having a lever input end;a spring assembly for mounting on the first hinge portion, the spring assembly including the spring having an output end, the spring for biasing the second hinge portion away from the first hinge portion in order to move the closure panel towards an open position, the spring assembly including a holder for controlling engagement and disengagement of the output end with the lever input end;wherein when the output end is disengaged from the lever input end by the holder, the spring assembly is removable from the first hinge portion.2. The hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the holder is mounted on a holder mount of a spring support bracket of the spring assembly claim 1 , the holder is movable between a pre-position in which the output end is said disengaged and an operational position in which the output end is said engaged.3. The hinge assembly of claim 2 , wherein the holder is mounted on the ...

Method of controlling power trunk or power tailgate with synchronization procedure between left and right spindles

Disclosed is a method of effectively controlling a vehicle power trunk/tailgate in a vehicle power trunk/tailgate control system by performing a synchronization procedure between the left and right spindles in a vehicle having a power trunk/tailgate. Since a speed difference is not generated between the left and right spindle motors, the power trunk/tailgate can be driven more stably.

DRIVE CONTROL APPARATUS FOR OPENING-AND-CLOSING BODY

An opening-and-closing body configured to open and close an opening moves across a first section in which the opening-and-closing body moves in the closing direction against its own weight and a second section in which the opening-and-closing body moves in the closing direction according to its own weight. The driver drives the opening-and-closing body in the closing direction continuously from the first section to the second section. The predictor predicts that the drive section of the opening-and-closing body will shift from the first section to the second section when the driver drives the opening-and-closing body in the closing direction toward the second section from the first section. The drive controller decreases the driving output of the driver for driving the opening-and-closing body in the closing direction according to the result of the prediction made by the predictor. 1. A drive control apparatus for an opening-and-closing body , comprising:an opening-and-closing body configured to open and close an opening and move across a first section, in which said opening-and-closing body moves in a closing direction against its own weight, and a second section, in which said opening-and-closing body moves in said closing direction according to said own weight;a driver configured to drive said opening-and-closing body in said closing direction continuously from said first section to said second section;a predictor configured to predict that a drive section of said opening-and-closing body will shift from said first section to said second section when said driver drives said opening-and-closing body in said closing direction toward said second section from said first section; anda drive controller configured to decrease a driving output of said driver for driving said opening-and-closing body in said closing direction according to a result of said prediction made by said predictor.2. The drive control apparatus for an opening-and-closing body according to claim 1 ...

Electromechanical strut with planetary gearset having an integrated flex coupling

An electromechanical strut is provided for moving a pivotal closure member between an open position and a closed position relative to a motor vehicle body. The electromechanical strut includes a drive mechanism having a motor-gearbox assembly and a flex coupling assembly that are operable to drive a rotatable power screw. The drive mechanism is operable to convert rotary motion of the power screw into linear motion of an extensible member to move the extensible member between a retracted position corresponding to the closed position of the closure member and an extended position corresponding to the open position of the closure member. The motor-gearbox assembly includes a motor and a planetary geartrain that is driven by the motor. The planetary geartrain includes an output component driven at a reduced speed relative to the motor speed and which has a drum segment. The flex coupling assembly is operably disposed in a radial orientation between the drum segment and the power screw.

Electromechanical strut with power actuator having supplemental friction control

An electromechanical strut is provided for moving a pivotal closure member between open and closed positions relative to a motor vehicle body. The electromechanical strut includes a drive mechanism having a motor-gearbox assembly, flex coupling assembly, and a spring-loaded supplemental friction assembly that are operable to drive a rotatable power screw. The drive mechanism converts rotary motion of the power screw into linear motion of an extensible member to move the extensible member between a retracted position corresponding to the closure member closed position and an extended position corresponding to the closure member open position. The motor-gearbox assembly includes a motor and a geartrain having an output component driven at a reduced speed relative to the motor speed. The flex coupling assembly is operably disposed between the output component and the power screw. The spring-loaded supplemental friction assembly generates and applies a supplemental frictional force to the flex coupling assembly.

HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR TRUNK LID OF VEHICLE

Disclosed is a hinge assembly for rotatably mounting a trunk lid to a vehicle body. The hinge assembly for a trunk lid of a vehicle, includes a hinge arm configured to be coupled to the trunk lid, a hinge bracket configured to be coupled to a vehicle body and having a hinge shaft, the hinge arm being rotatably coupled to the hinge bracket, a torsion bar configured to be coupled to the hinge arm and to provide an elastic force to the hinge arm in an opening direction, and a cushion assembly provided at one end of the hinge arm adjacent to the hinge shaft and configured to adjust a rotation speed of the hinge arm in response to the elastic force of the torsion bar. 1. A hinge assembly for a trunk lid of a vehicle , comprising:{'b': '110', 'a hinge arm () configured to be coupled to the trunk lid (T);'}{'b': 120', '121', '110', '120, 'a hinge bracket () configured to be coupled to a vehicle body and having a hinge shaft (), the hinge arm () being rotatably coupled to the hinge bracket ();'}{'b': 130', '110', '110, 'a torsion bar () configured to be coupled to the hinge arm () and to provide an elastic force to the hinge arm () in an opening direction; and'}{'b': 140', '110', '121', '110', '130, 'a cushion assembly () provided at one end of the hinge arm () adjacent to the hinge shaft () and configured to adjust a rotation speed of the hinge arm () in response to the elastic force of the torsion bar (),'}{'b': '140', 'wherein the cushion assembly () comprises{'b': 142', '142', '110, 'i': 'a', 'a pin holder () provided with a guide groove () at an upper end thereof and arranged to be movable vertically inside the hinge arm ();'}{'b': 141', '142', '142, 'i': 'a', 'a roller assembly () spaced downward from the guide groove () by a predetermined distance and configured to be coupled to the pin holder ();'}{'b': 144', '142', '110, 'a spring holder () arranged spaced downward from the pin holder () by a predetermined distance and configured to be fixedly installed inside the ...

DETECTING OBJECTS WITHIN A VEHICLE IN CONNECTION WITH A SERVICE

A system for monitoring a vehicle used in providing a service is disclosed. The system detects when the service is complete, and upon detecting that the service is complete, the system determines, from one or more sensors of the vehicle, that an object which should have been removed from the vehicle after completion of the transport service, remains in the vehicle. The system then automatically initiates performance of a remedial action. 1. A method for monitoring a vehicle that is operating to provide transport services , the method being implemented by one or more processors and comprising:receiving, from a remote system, instructions for the vehicle to provide a first transport service from a start location to a destination;receiving first image information of an interior of the vehicle from one or more cameras positioned within the vehicle;identifying, from the first image information, an object that has been placed in the interior of the vehicle in connection with the first transport service;prior to completion of the first transport service, receiving second image information of the interior of the vehicle from the one or more cameras positioned within the vehicle;determining that the object has been removed from the interior of the vehicle by comparing the first image information and the second image information; andin response to determining that the object has been removed from the interior of the vehicle, initiating performance of a remedial action.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising performing an image recognition process on the first image information and the second image information to recognize the object based on visual characteristics.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle receives the second image information and compares the first image information and the second image information as the vehicle travels to the destination.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first transport service is a delivery service and the object is an item ...

VEHICLE CLOSURE MEMBER POWER ACTUATOR CONTROL

A system and method are disclosed for controlling the opening and closing of a closure panel for a vehicle. The system includes a power actuator having a motor for opening and closing the closure panel. A lift-assist member cooperates with the power actuator and is operated by a controller that controls the operation of the power actuator. A circuit monitors current draw of the motor and signals the controller when the current required for opening the closure panel exceeds a predetermined level to prevent operation of the power actuator. The position of the closure member may be monitored by an encoder, or angle sensor, associated with the motor to detect whether the closure member is falling and actuate a system that prevents rapid movement of the closure member. 15-. (canceled)6. A method of controlling operation of a closure panel for a vehicle comprising:actuating a motor of a power actuator that moves the closure panel;measuring a level of current drawn by the motor;comparing the level of current drawn to a predetermined level that corresponds to a level indicative of operation with a properly functioning lift-assist mechanism;monitoring an encoder associated with the motor that provides data indicating that the closure panel is falling;correlating the level of current drawn by the motor to the data indicating the closure panel is falling; anddisabling the power actuator if the level exceeds the predetermined level and the closure panel is falling.79-. (canceled)10. A method of controlling operation of a closure panel for a vehicle comprising:raising the closure panel to an open position;monitoring an encoder associated with a motor to detect the position of the closure panel; andactuating a speed control system for preventing rapid closing of the closure panel when the encoder detects that the closure panel is falling.11. The method of wherein the step of actuating the speed control system is selected from a group of steps consisting of:reengaging the motor; ...

CLOSURE PANEL EXTENSION MECHANISM WITH MULTIPLE SPRINGS

An extension mechanism for coupling with a closure panel to assist in opening and closing of the closure panel of a vehicle between a fully closed position and a fully open position of the closure panel, the extension mechanism including: an inner tube having an outer surface; an outer tube having an inner surface and overlapping the inner tube for at least a portion of the outer surface along an extension axis, such that the inner surface and the outer surface are adjacent to one another when overlapped; a first spring positioned along the extension axis in an interior of the outer tube; a second spring positioned along the extension axis in an interior of the inner tube; a seal positioned between the inner surface and the outer surface; and a stopper to engage the first spring at one end and engage the second spring at an opposite end such that the first spring and the second spring are in series with one another along the extension axis; wherein the one end and the opposite end are spaced apart from one another such that the seal is positioned between the one and opposite end. 1. An extension mechanism for coupling with a closure panel to assist in opening and closing of the closure panel of a vehicle between a fully closed position and a fully open position of the closure panel , the extension mechanism including:an inner tube having an outer surface;an outer tube having an inner surface and overlapping the inner tube for at least a portion of the outer surface along an extension axis, such that the inner surface and the outer surface are adjacent to one another when overlapped;a first spring positioned along the extension axis in an interior of the outer tube;a second spring positioned along the extension axis in an interior of the inner tube;a seal positioned between the inner surface and the outer surface; anda stopper to engage the first spring at one end and engage the second spring at an opposite end such that the first spring and the second spring are in ...

Arrangement for a Vehicle

The invention relates to an arrangement (10) for a vehicle (1) for detecting an activation action for activating a function on the vehicle (1), in particular for detecting an activation action in a front, side and/or rear region (1.7, 1.4, 1.2) of the vehicle (1) for activating an opening and/or unlocking of a lid (1.3, 1.6) on the vehicle (1), comprising:at least one sensor element (20) for sensing a change, in particular an approach by an activation means (3), in the surroundings of the sensor element (20),a controlling arrangement (100) which is electrically connected to the sensor element (20) to provide an electric sensor signal specific to a parameter of the sensor element (20), wherein the parameter in turn is specific to the sensed change in the surroundings,an evaluation arrangement (200) for repeatedly determining the parameter of the sensor element (20) by means of a transmission of the sensor signal to a storage arrangement (250) in order to perform the detection of the activation action,an evaluation filter arrangement (210) of the evaluation arrangement (200) for band-pass filtering and/or for transconductance conversion of the sensor signal for the transmission to the storage arrangement (250).

Stopper Mechanism for Trunk Lid and a Method for Controlling Rotational Movement of Trunk Lid

Trunk lid stopper mechanism and method for controlling rotational speed of a trunk lid to slow down and halt its movement, and to hold the trunk lid at the halted position. The stopper mechanism comprises hinge arms for supporting the lid, torsion bars for applying biasing force to the lid, and link arms for transmitting biasing force from torsion bars to the hinge arms. Either each hinge arm or link arm is equipped with a stopper member that brakes the rotation movement of the trunk lid and halts the trunk lid fully-open. The stopper member has tapered surfaces for reducing relative rotational speed between the hinge and link arms by being forced therebetween during their relative rotational movement, and a stopper surface(s) for abutting against the other arm and halting the arms' relative rotational movement at the fully open position of the trunk lid.

BUFFER DEVICE HAVING A SELF-ADJUSTING ABUTMENT

A buffer device with a self-adjustable stop comprises a buffer head () in the form of a shank presenting along its length a flat and touching ribs or grooves (), and a socket () into which the buffer head in the form of a shank can be driven axially, serration by serration. The device further comprises an annular ring () inserted axially in an axial bore in said socket and presenting a bottom edge defining a thrust ramp. The ring has an inner surface presenting a smooth strip and an adjacent serrated strip such that actuating the ring by turning it causes the buffer head to be raised and its axial position to be blocked. 1. A buffer device with a self-adjustable stop , the device comprising a buffer head in the form of a shank and a socket into which said buffer head in the form of a shank can be driven axially , the device further comprising an annular ring inserted axially in an axial bore of said socket and actuatable in turning to block the axial position of said buffer head in said socket , said ring comprising a bottom edge defining a thrust ramp designed , when said ring is caused to turn , for producing a cam effect with said axial bore in a counterbore in the end of said socket and enabling said buffer head to be raised , whereinsaid shank of said buffer head presents along its entire length at least one flat, and adjacent to said at least one flat, at least one zone of touching ribs or grooves forming serrations;said ring has an inside surface having at least one smooth longitudinal strip that extends axially, and at least one ribbed longitudinal strip that extends adjacent to the at least one said smooth strip;said shank of said buffer head is prevented from turning under said counterbore in said socket;the outer annular surface of said ring is provided with a cam path defining a cam profile that co-operates with at least one cam follower finger provided on the top edge of said bore; andsaid ring and said shank of said buffer head are designed to interact ...

LOWER STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

A lower structure of a vehicle includes a rear bumper cover, a rear floor cover serving as an under cover that is provided at a lower side, in an up-and-down direction of the vehicle, than a floor panel of the vehicle and at a front side of the vehicle relative to the rear bumper cover, and a kick sensor having a signal line which extends in a width direction of the vehicle and a sensor part placed on the signal line. The kick sensor is placed inside a closed cross-section space surrounded by a connected structure of the rear bumper cover and the under cover and formed on the side of the floor panel, isolated from an outside of the vehicle. 1. A lower structure of a vehicle , comprising:a rear bumper cover;an under cover that is provided at a lower side, in an up-and-down direction of the vehicle, than a floor panel of the vehicle, and at a front side of the vehicle relative to the rear bumper cover; anda kick sensor that has a signal line which extends in a width direction of the vehicle, and a sensor part placed on the signal line, whereinthe kick sensor is placed inside a closed cross-section space surrounded by a connected structure of the rear bumper cover and the under cover and formed on a side of the floor panel, isolated from an outside of the vehicle.2. The lower structure of the vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe under cover is a rear floor cover having an end on a front side of the vehicle connected to the floor panel and an end on a rear side of the vehicle connected to the rear bumper cover, andthe kick sensor is placed at a portion of the rear floor cover in the closed cross-section space.3. The lower structure of the vehicle according to claim 2 , whereinthe rear floor cover includes a plurality of floor cover rib portions integrated with and protruding from an inner wall surface facing the side of the floor panel, and that have a predetermined vertical wall thickness,the kick sensor includes a plurality of kick sensor locking portions, placed ...

VEHICLE HINGE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

In one or more embodiments, a hinge assembly is provided to a vehicle including first and second parts with the first part including a hinge aperture, where the hinge assembly includes a hinge arm to be connected to the second part and partially received through the hinge aperture, and a hinge skirt including a skirt aperture to partially receive the hinge arm, the hinge skirt to be positioned between the first and second parts. 1. A hinge assembly of a vehicle including first and second parts with the first part including a hinge aperture , comprising:a hinge arm to be connected to the second part and partially received through the hinge aperture; anda hinge skirt including a skirt aperture to partially receive the hinge arm, the hinge skirt to be positioned between the first and second parts.2. The hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the hinge skirt defines a first portion extending in a first direction and a second portion extending in a second direction different from the first direction.3. The hinge assembly of claim 2 , further comprising a cushion positioned between the second portion and the hinge arm.4. The hinge assembly of claim 3 , wherein the cushion differs in material from the second portion.5. The hinge assembly of claim 3 , wherein the cushion contacts the hinge arm.6. The hinge assembly of claim 2 , wherein the second portion is at least partially spaced apart from the hinge aperture.7. The hinge assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a stabilizer to contact the hinge skirt when the second part moves to a closed position relative to the first part.8. The hinge assembly of claim 7 , wherein the stabilizer includes two spaced-apart sections with a portion of the hinge arm positioned there-between.9. The hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the hinge skirt includes a side slit via which the hinge skirt is detachable from the hinge arm.10. A hinged vehicle part assembly claim 1 , comprising:a first part including a hinge aperture;a second part movable ...

SPINDLE DRIVE

A spindle drive for a closure element of a vehicle for generating drive movements along a geometric spindle axis, wherein a tube-like drive housing and a spindle unit with a spindle guide bush and a spindle movably mounted therein are provided, a first drive connection and a second drive connection which is linearly displaceable with respect to the latter being provided to generate the drive movements, a spindle guide tube being connected to the first drive connection and, together with the first drive connection, forming a first drivetrain component which is connected to the spindle guide bush of the spindle unit, and a connecting element being connected to the second drive connection and forming a second drivetrain component which is connected to the spindle. The spindle can be mounted in the spindle guide bush in such a way that it is purely linearly movable in the spindle guide bush. 1. A spindle drive for a closure element of a motor vehicle for generating linear drive movements along a geometric spindle axis , comprising:a tube-like drive housing and,in the drive housing along the spindle axis, a spindle unit with a spindle guide bush and a spindle movably mounted therein,a first drive connection and a second drive connection which is linearly displaceable with respect to the latter being provided to generate the drive movements,a spindle guide tube being connected to the first drive connection and, together with the first drive connection, forming a first drivetrain component which is connected to the spindle guide bush of the spindle unit, anda connecting element being connected to the second drive connection and forming, together with the second drive connection, a second drivetrain component which is connected to the spindle of the spindle unit,wherein the spindle is mounted in the spindle guide bush in such a way that it is purely linearly movable in the spindle guide bush.2. The spindle drive as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the spindle guide bush and/or ...

LINEAR DRIVE ACTUATOR FOR A MOVABLE VEHICLE PANEL

An apparatus for opening and closing a deck lid of a vehicle body includes a jack-screw type drive unit having two elongated relatively rotatable drive elements which are threadably engaged for bi-directional displacement. An electric motor engages the rotatable drive element. A first mounting device pivotally connects the rotatable drive element to a relatively fixed point on the vehicle. A second mounting device pivotally connects the non-rotatable drive element to the deck lid, or vice versa. The motor is energized to affect bi-directional control of the drive unit while enabling low back-drive effort. A concentric spring counters loading due to the weight of the deck lid. 1. A drive actuator for use on a motor vehicle having a body and a moveable panel , the drive actuator comprising:a first drive element coupleable to one of the body and the moveable panel;a drivescrew coupled to the first drive element, the drivescrew defining a first axis therethrough;a second drive element coupleable to the other of the body and the moveable panel, the second drive element coupled to the drivescrew and moveable with respect to the first drive element along the first axis between an open position and a closed position;a motor coupled to the first drive element and operatively coupled to the drivescrew;a clutch releaseably interconnecting the motor and the drivescrew, the clutch configured to disconnect the motor from the drivescrew in response to sensing excessive loads therebetween; anda damper interconnecting the motor and the drivescrew, the damper being operable independently of the slip clutch and configured to absorb momentary torsional loads.2. The drive actuator of claim 1 , further comprising a worm gear drivingly coupled to the drivescrew and defining a second axis.3. The drive actuator of claim 2 , wherein the work gear offset angle between the first axis and the second axis is less than 90 degrees.4. The drive actuator of claim 1 , wherein the drivescrew includes ...

Hinge device

Provided is a hinge device in which in a closed state of a lid, a first link ( 25 ) includes a first main body portion ( 25 a ) that is attached to a body bracket ( 21 ) and extends along the body bracket ( 21 ) and a first bent portion ( 25 b ) that is bent from the first main body portion ( 25 a ) toward a lid bracket ( 23 ) and is attached to the lid bracket ( 23 ), a second link ( 31 ) includes a second main body portion ( 31 a ) that is attached to the lid bracket ( 23 ) and extends along the lid bracket ( 23 ) and a second bent portion ( 31 b ) that is bent from the second main body portion ( 31 a ) toward the body bracket ( 21 ) and is attached to the body bracket ( 21 ), and a gap (S) is formed between the body bracket ( 21 ) and the lid bracket ( 23 ).

Door of a motor vehicle

A door of a motor vehicle, in particular a tailgate, having a section made of a plastic, and having a metallic strut embedded in the section, and having an ultrasonic transducer. The ultrasonic transducer is acoustically coupled to the strut. An electromotor door drive of a motor vehicle is also provided as well as a metallic strut of a door of a motor vehicle.

VEHICLE DOOR SYSTEM WITH POWER DRIVE MODULE

An automotive door system includes a hinge that supports a door. A switch provides a first input in response to a user request to automatically open or close the door. An output shaft of a power drive module is connected to the door and a gearbox to provide an output torque that corresponds to a desired motion of the door about the hinge. A brake assembly is connected to a shaft member and has a normally closed position in which the shaft member is grounded to the housing and an open position that corresponds to one of a door closing mode and a door opening mode. A position sensor detects rotation of the output shaft and provides a second input in response thereto, which corresponds to a manually initiated movement of the door that exceeds a slip torque of the brake assembly in the normally closed position. 1. An automotive door system comprising:a hinge configured to support a door;a switch configured to provide a first input in response to a user request to automatically open or close the door; a housing;', 'a motor;', 'a gearbox operatively coupled to the motor by a shaft member;', 'an output shaft operatively connected to the door and the gearbox, the output shaft configured to provide an output torque that corresponds to a desired motion of the door about a hinge; and', 'a brake assembly operatively connected to the shaft member, the brake assembly having a normally closed position in which the shaft member is grounded to the housing, the brake assembly includes an open position corresponding to one of a door closing mode and a door opening mode, the shaft member configured to be rotatable relative to the housing in the open position;', 'a position sensor configured detect rotation of the output shaft and to provide a second input in response thereto, the second input corresponding to a manually initiated movement of the door pivoting about the hinge that exceeds a slip torque of the brake assembly in the normally closed position., 'a power drive module ...

SNAP ROD LOCKER

A storage compartment system for a vehicle includes a lid, and a snap rod locker including a first hinge portion. The first hinge portion includes a support portion connected to the lid and extends from a base portion to a rod portion. The storage compartment system further includes a bin having a second hinge portion having a locking feature and a plurality of arcuate flanges. The plurality of arcuate flanges defines an arcuate slot. The locking feature and the plurality of arcuate flanges define a gap in a hollow wall of the bin. The first hinge portion and the second hinge portion are connected to rotatably connect the lid to the bin. 1. A storage compartment system for a vehicle comprising:a lid;a snap rod locker including a first hinge portion comprising a support portion connected to the lid and extending from a base portion to a rod portion; anda bin having a second hinge portion comprising a locking feature and a plurality of arcuate flanges, the plurality of arcuate flanges defining an arcuate slot, and the locking feature and the plurality of arcuate flanges defining a gap in a hollow wall of the bin,wherein the first hinge portion and the second hinge portion are connected to rotatably connect the lid to the bin.2. The storage compartment system of wherein the base portion is a substantially planar plate having a plurality of attachment features affixing the base portion to the lid.3. The storage compartment system of wherein the support portion is formed of a material having predetermined structural characteristics comprising tensile strength and modulus claim 1 , creep and fatigue resistance claim 1 , elasticity claim 1 , density claim 1 , shrinkage claim 1 , thermal characteristics claim 1 , and noise claim 1 , vibration and harshness (NVH) characteristics.4. The storage compartment system of the support portion extends substantially perpendicularly to the base portion.5. The storage compartment system of wherein the rod portion extends substantially ...

INTEGRATED DOOR RELEASE AND PRESENT SYSTEM

A system is used to control access into a vehicle having a vehicle body defining a vehicle interior, a vehicle exterior, and an access opening. The vehicle also has an access door for selectively covering and uncovering at least a portion of the access opening. The system includes a latch configured to selectively fasten the door to the vehicle body and release the door therefrom. The system also includes a cable configured to operate the latch and thereby release the door from the vehicle body. The system additionally includes a door presenter configured to shift the door away from the vehicle body. The system also includes a mechanism configured to sequentially actuate the cable and the door presenter. The system further includes an electric motor configured to power the mechanism such that the door is shifted away from the vehicle body by the door presenter after the door is released. 1. A system for controlling access into a vehicle having a vehicle body defining a vehicle interior , a vehicle exterior , and an access opening , and an access door configured to selectively cover and uncover at least a portion of the access opening , the system comprising:a latch configured to selectively fasten the access door to the vehicle body and release the access door therefrom;a cable configured to operate the latch and thereby release the access door from the vehicle body;a door presenter configured to shift the access door away from the vehicle body;a mechanism configured to sequentially actuate the cable and the door presenter; andan electric motor configured to power the mechanism such that the access door is shifted away from the vehicle body by the door presenter after the access door is released.2. The system according to claim 1 , further comprising:an energy storage device configured to generate electrical power; anda release switch, in electrical communication with the latch and the energy storage device, and configured to activate the electric motor.3. The ...

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A LIFTGATE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, CONTROL DEVICE FOR A LIFTGATE ASSEMBLY, LIFTGATE ASSEMBLY AND MOTOR VEHICLE

A method for controlling a liftgate of a motor vehicle in order to automatically move the liftgate from a closed position into an open position or from the open position into the closed position, wherein to move the liftgate a first and a second drive unit are activated, which each couple the liftgate to a motor vehicle component relative to which the liftgate is moved, wherein in the case that a drive force necessary to move the liftgate is below a predefined limit value, a braking operation is started in which the first and second drive units are activated such that the first drive unit exerts on the liftgate a force directed in a first direction in order to move the liftgate, and the second drive unit exerts on the liftgate a braking force at least partially opposite the first direction. 1. A method for controlling a liftgate of a motor vehicle in order to automatically move the liftgate from a closed position into an open position or from the open position into the closed position , wherein to move the liftgate a first and a second drive unit are activated , which each couple the liftgate to a motor vehicle component relative to which the liftgate is moved ,whereinin the case that a drive force necessary to move the liftgate is below a predefined limit value, a braking operation is started in which the first and second drive units are activated such that the first drive unit exerts on the liftgate a force directed in a first direction in order to move the liftgate, and the second drive unit exerts on the liftgate a braking force at least partially opposite the first direction.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein if the braking operation is started claim 1 , the second drive unit is activated such that the part of the braking force acting opposite the first direction increases continuously in amount up to a predefined maximum value.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein for the case that the drive force necessary to move the liftgate is equal to ...

BOOT LID

An automobile comprises an automatically opening and closing boot lid having a drive mechanism located on the dry side of the drain channel and a rotatable shaft extending into the wet side of the drain channel, in order to provide drive to an arm which opens and closes the boot lid. The drive mechanism may be a linear actuator, such as a spindle drive, but drive is transmitted through the drain channel as torque. 1. An automobile comprising a boot lid and a panel , the panel having an exterior surface , which is exposed to the outside environment when the boot lid is open and an opposite interior surface , wherein a rotatable shaft extends through the panel from the interior to the exterior and is mounted to the panel via a bearing , the rotatable shaft being operably connected to the boot lid on the exterior side and operably connected to a drive mechanism on the interior side , so as to transmit drive from the interior to the exterior , in order to move the boot lid between a closed position and an open position; wherein the drive mechanism on the interior side comprises a linear actuator.2. An automobile according to wherein the bearing comprises a seal.3. An automobile according to wherein the bearing is provided in a support bracket fixed to the panel.4. (canceled)5. An automobile according to wherein the linear actuator is a spindle drive claim 1 , a hydraulic cylinder or a pneumatic cylinder.6. An automobile according to wherein the drive mechanism comprises a biasing member arranged to provide an additional biasing force to assist in lifting the boot lid.7. An automobile according to wherein the drive mechanism is connected to the rotatable shaft by a first arm.8. An automobile according to wherein the drive mechanism comprises a parallel spindle drive claim 7 , in which a motor claim 7 , which drives the extension of a rod from a sleeve claim 7 , is mounted parallel to the rod and the sleeve.9. An automobile according to wherein the parallel spindle drive ...

Detecting Objects within a Vehicle in Connection With a Service

A system for monitoring a vehicle used in providing a service is disclosed. The system detects when the service is complete, and upon detecting that the service is complete, the system determines, from one or more sensors of the vehicle, that an object which should have been removed from the vehicle after completion of the transport service, remains in the vehicle. The system then automatically initiates performance of a remedial action. 120.-. (canceled)21. A computer-implemented method for monitoring a vehicle that is operating to provide transportation services , the method comprising:receiving, by a computing system comprising one or more computing devices, data that describes a first transportation service to be provided by the vehicle;receiving, by the computing system, sensor data collected by one or more sensors physically located on or within the vehicle;detecting, by the computing system and based at least in part on the sensor data, that an object has been placed in or removed from the vehicle; andin response to detecting that the object has been placed in or removed from the vehicle, determining, by the computing system, that the first transportation service has started or ended.22. The computer-implemented method of claim 21 , further comprising performing an image recognition process on the sensor data to recognize the object based on visual characteristics.23. The computer-implemented method of claim 21 , wherein:detecting, by the computing system and based at least in part on the sensor data, that the object has been placed in or removed from the vehicle comprises detecting, by the computing system and based at least in part on the sensor data, that the object has been placed in the vehicle; anddetermining, by the computing system, that the first transportation service has started or ended comprises, in response to detecting that the object has been placed in the vehicle, determining, by the computing system, that the first transportation service has ...

DETECTING OBJECTS WITHIN A VEHICLE IN CONNECTION WITH A SERVICE

A system for monitoring a vehicle used in providing a service is disclosed. The system detects when the service is complete, and upon detecting that the service is complete, the system determines, from one or more sensors of the vehicle, that an object which should have been removed from the vehicle after completion of the transport service, remains in the vehicle. The system then automatically initiates performance of a remedial action. 1. A method for monitoring an autonomous vehicle that is operating to provide a first transport service , the method being implemented by one or more processors and comprising:upon determining, from one or more sensors of the autonomous vehicle, that an object which should be removed from the autonomous vehicle after completion of the first transport service is in the autonomous vehicle after completion of the first transport service, automatically initiating performance of a remedial action associated with the object prior to providing a second transport service.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensors of the autonomous vehicle include one or more of (i) a camera claim 1 , (ii) a weighing device claim 1 , (iii) a suspension sensor claim 1 , (iv) a light detection and ranging (LIDAR) sensor claim 1 , (v) a radio-frequency transceiver claim 1 , or (vi) an ultrasound sensor.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining that the object is in the autonomous vehicle includes detecting a position of the object inside the autonomous vehicle based on image information from one or more cameras that are positioned within the autonomous vehicle.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining that the object is in the autonomous vehicle includes detecting that the object has been placed in a trunk of the autonomous vehicle.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensors of the autonomous vehicle include compression sensors positioned to detect compression of a portion of the autonomous vehicle that detect that the ...

Detecting objects within a vehicle in connection with a service

A system for monitoring a vehicle used in providing a service is disclosed. The system detects when the service is complete, and upon detecting that the service is complete, the system determines, from one or more sensors of the vehicle, that an object which should have been removed from the vehicle after completion of the transport service, remains in the vehicle. The system then automatically initiates performance of a remedial action.

METHOD OF DESIGNING TORSION BARS USED FOR TRUNK LID

In a design method of torsion bars used for a trunk lid, free shapes of the torsion bars unhitched from the trunk lid are designed. A center line model of the initial free shape is geometrically and statically created on the basis of a design specification. The center line model of an open shape is created from the free shape model and is deformed into a center line model of a closed modified shape. The center line models of the analyzed closed shape and the target closed shape is compared with each other to obtain a difference torque and a difference vector occurring between corresponding nodes on the center lines. The center line model is so changed as to decrease the difference torque and the difference vector. 1. A design method of torsion bars used for a trunk lid , each of the torsion bars being given a target shape in a state where the trunk lid is closed , and being given a free shape in a free state where the torsion bars are unhitched from the trunk lid , the design method of the torsion bar having the free shape comprising:(a) a step of inputting design specifications including target torque occurring in each of the torsion bars in the target closed shape, a rotational angle by which a movable end of each of the torsion bars is rotated from the target closed shape to the open shape, the target closed shape to be specified by coordinates of nodes, and a wire diameter of each of the torsion bars;(b) a step of creating a center line model having the target closed shape on the basis of the coordinates of the nodes;(c) a step of geometrically and statically creating the free shape corresponding to the target closed shape, and creating a center line model of the free shape on the basis of coordinates of nodes of the free shape;(d) a step of creating a center line model of the open shape on the basis of the center line model of the free shape, and rotating the center line model of the open shape by the rotational angle to thereby create a center line model of an ...

Optimized hatch posts

Vehicle hatch comprising at least one lateral post, to which a rear window is attached, the post forming a profile having an open cross section and comprising a first and a second U-shaped cavity that each comprise two walls. The first cavity is oriented towards the median plane of the vehicle and comprises a rear wall and a front wall, and the second cavity is oriented towards the rear of the vehicle and comprises an inside wall and an outside wall. The front wall of the first cavity is arranged so as to be continuous with the outside wall of the second cavity, and the rear wall of the first cavity is separated from the inside wall of the second cavity so as to free up a free space that allows for access to the inner portion of the profile. 1. A vehicle hatch configured to be rotatably mounted , by means of one or more hinges , to a roof segment that forms part of the body of said vehicle , said hatch comprising at least one lateral post to which a rear window is attached , the post forming a profile having an open cross section and comprising a first and a second U-shaped cavity that each comprise two lateral walls , characterized in that the first cavity faces the median plane of the vehicle , such that the U comprises a rear wall that is arranged towards the rear of the vehicle and a front wall that is arranged towards the front of the vehicle , and in that the second cavity is oriented towards the rear of the vehicle , such that the U comprises an inside wall that is arranged on the side of the median plane , and an outside wall that is arranged opposite the median plane towards the lateral edge of the vehicle , and in that the front wall of the first cavity is arranged so as to be continuous with the outside wall of the second cavity , and in that the rear wall of the first cavity is separated from the inside wall of the second cavity so as to free up a free space that allows for access to the inner portion of the profile formed by the inside space of said two ...

Opening-closing device for opening in vehicle

An opening-closing device for an opening in a vehicle includes an opening-closing body for opening and closing an opening formed in a vehicle body, a hinge arm for supporting the opening-closing body in a swingable manner on the vehicle body, and a torsion bar for pressing the hinge arm in the direction in which the opening-closing body is opened. The device includes a slide rail section provided on the surface of the hinge arm, and a slider capable of sliding in the longitudinal direction of the hinge arm by being guided by the slide rail section. The slider is held in a state in which the slider is always in contact with the slide rail section in the direction in which the torsion bar presses. The torsion bar is connected to the slider.

ENHANCED SERVICE

A computing device determines that one or more users have departed a vehicle. The computing device determines whether a vehicle door is ajar. A power door subsystem is actuated to close the vehicle door when the vehicle door is ajar and the vehicle has no users. A fare is determined when the vehicle door is in a latched position. A message is sent to the at least one of the one or more users indicating the fare. 1. A system , comprising a computer including a processor and a memory , the memory storing instructions executable by the computer to:determine that one or more users have departed a vehicle;determine whether a vehicle door is ajar;actuate a power door subsystem to close the vehicle door when the vehicle door is ajar and the vehicle is unoccupied;determine a fare when the vehicle door is in a latched position; andsend a message to the at least one of the one or more users indicating the fare.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the instructions further include instructions to identify at least one object in an interior of the vehicle and to take an action based on identifying the object is in the interior of the vehicle.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the action includes providing an instruction to send a message to one of the one or more users indicating that the object is in the interior of the vehicle.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the action includes providing an instruction to continue accruing the fare until the object is removed from the vehicle.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the instructions further include instructions to identify at least one object on an exterior of the vehicle and to take an action based on identifying that the object is on the exterior of the vehicle.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the instructions further include instructions to send a message to at least one of the one or more the users indicating that the vehicle door is ajar when an obstacle prevents the power door subsystem from closing the vehicle door.7. The ...

CONTROL APPARATUS

A control apparatus includes: a submersion signal acquisition unit that acquires a submersion signal representing a situation of submersion switch; a power supply unit that supplies power to a drive unit that drives an opening and closing unit such that the opening and closing unit is opened and closed using the supplied power; an operation detection unit that detects an operation instructing the drive unit to perform driving such that the opening and closing unit is opened; and a control unit that controls the supplying of power to the power supply unit performed by the power supply unit on a basis of the submersion signal and the operation. 1. A control apparatus comprising:a submersion signal acquisition unit that acquires a submersion signal representing a submersion situation;a power supply unit that performs supplying power to a drive unit that drives an opening and closing unit such that the opening and closing unit is opened and closed using the supplied power;an operation detection unit that detects an operation instructing the drive unit to perform driving such that the opening and closing unit is opened; anda control unit that controls the supplying of power to the drive unit which is performed by the power supply unit on a basis of the submersion signal and the operation.2. The control apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the control unit stops supplying power to the drive unit on a basis of the submersion signal acquired by the submersion signal acquisition unit.3. The control apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the control unit, on a basis of the operation detected by the operation detection unit, restarts supplying power to the drive unit and outputs a drive signal for driving the opening and closing unit such that the opening and closing unit is opened.4. The control apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the control unit claim 3 , further on a basis of the submersion signal claim 3 , restarts supplying power to the drive unit and outputs to ...

Trip anomaly detection system

An anomaly detection system is provided in connection with a transport service. The anomaly detection system can construct routine route profiles for individual users of the transport service using historical route data. The anomaly detection system can monitor a current route traveled by a user. The anomaly detection system can further identify a matching routine route profile of the respective user. The anomaly detection system can utilize the matching routine route profile to identify a probable anomaly in the current route. In response to detecting the probable anomaly, the anomaly detection system can enable a safety protocol to perform a number of actions.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CO-PRINTED OR CONCURRENTLY ASSEMBLED HINGE STRUCTURES

Systems and methods of co-printing a unitary hinge are provided. The unitary hinge may be co-printed using an additive manufacturing process. The unitary hinge includes a hinge pin that is substantially cylindrical in shape. The unitary hinge also includes a knuckle which surrounds a portion of the hinge pin and is configured to be manipulated about the hinge pin. The hinge pin is fabricated in situ with the knuckle such that further assembly is unnecessary. The unitary hinge may also include retention mechanism to retain the hinge within the knuckle without substantially restricting the knuckle from being rotated about the hinge pin. The unitary hinge may further be configured with a fluid port which may, for example, be used to provide a lubricant to an area between the hinge pin and the knuckle or to vacuum powder material or debris from the area. 1. An apparatus , comprising:at least two parts coupled together via a unitary hinge comprising a hinge pin and a knuckle,wherein each of the two parts is capable of manipulation relative to the other as a result of concurrent production of the hinge pin within the knuckle.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the two parts are co-printed with the hinge pin and the knuckle.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the hinge pin is configured to move within the knuckle substantially without friction.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one retention portion configured to retain the hinge pin within the knuckle.5. A unitary hinge claim 1 , comprising:a hinge pin; anda knuckle, the hinge pin being self-captured within the knuckle and the knuckle being configured to be manipulated about the hinge pin to enable a concurrent manipulation of parts coupled to the hinge.6. The unitary hinge of claim 5 , further comprising an axial retention portion to substantially restrict movement of the hinge pin in a direction parallel to the knuckle.7. The unitary hinge of claim 6 , wherein the axial retention portion is ...

DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING THE ELEVATION OF A PIECE

A device for adjusting an elevation of a piece includes a body intended to be secured to a support and comprising a central cylinder provided with an internal thread, and a pin having, over one section of its length, an external thread, and a first end for bearing the piece. The pin and the body are connected to each other through their respective threads, and the pin can, when rotated, move along a longitudinal axis to adjust the elevation of its first end. The body comprises a head with a side window and the pin has, over one section of its length, peripheral notches opposite the side window of the body. The adjustment device also includes a lock placed in the side window of the body, the lock cooperating with the notches of the pin to index the movement thereof. 1. A device for adjusting an elevation of a piece , the device comprising:a body intended to be secured to a support, the body comprising a central cylinder having an internal thread and a head having a side window;a pin having an external thread, a first end for bearing the piece, and a notched area including peripheral notches aligned with the side window of the body, the pin and the body being connected to one other via their respective threads; anda lock positioned in the side window of the body to cooperate with the peripheral notches of the pin and index movement thereof;wherein the pin, when rotated, moves along a longitudinal axis to adjust the elevation of the first end of the pin relative to the body.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising the piece claim 1 , and wherein the piece is a stop carried by the first end of the pin.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the stop comprises a main mark and the head comprises with a plurality of secondary marks.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the lock comprises a U-shaped member having two branches each forming or carrying a flexible tab.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein each flexible tab includes a boss that can be positioned in a respective notch ...

DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING THE ELEVATION OF A PIECE

A device for adjusting an elevation of a piece comprises a body and a pin. The body is intended to be secured to a support, and has an internal surface defining a central cylinder provided with an internal thread and having a first opening. The pin has an external thread, a first end for carrying the piece, and a second end. The pin and the body are connected to one other through their respective threads. The pin can, when rotated, move in a longitudinal direction to adjust the elevation of its first end. The pin has at least two longitudinal slots on its second end to define at least two flexible legs. The body has at least one boss on its internal surface configured to bend the flexible legs and to fit into one of the slots during the rotational movement of the pin so as to index an elevational position of the piece. 1. An adjustment device for adjusting an elevation of a piece , the device comprising:a body intended to be secured to a support, the body having an interior surface defining a central cylindrical bore having a first opening, the body further including at least two bosses respectively disposed on longitudinal arms of a handle;a pin having an external thread, a first end for bearing the piece, a second end, and at least two longitudinal slots on its second end to define at least two flexible legs;the pin and the body being connected to each other via their respective threads and the pin being able, when rotated, to move in a longitudinal direction to adjust the elevation of the first end of the pin, wherein the at least two bosses are configured to bend the at least two flexible legs of the pin when the at least two flexible legs are aligned with the at least two bosses, and to be positioned in the at least two longitudinal slots when the at least two bosses are aligned with the at least two longitudinal slots, during rotational movement of the pin so as to index an elevational position of the piece.2. The adjustment device of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Door Assistance System for a Vehicle

The invention relates to a door assistance system () for a vehicle (F) for preventing damage to vehicle doors (T-T) and/or vehicle opening panels (T) caused by external objects when vehicle doors (T-T) and/or vehicle opening panels (T) are opened. Said system comprises: a calculation unit (), which evaluates an environmental data model, detected by sensors, of the surroundings of the vehicle (F), in order to determine a space around the vehicle (F) that is free of external objects (H H O), and which calculates maximum possible open positions of the various vehicle doors (T-T) and/or vehicle opening panels (T) of the vehicle (F) within the free space that has been determined; and a locking unit (), which locks a vehicle door (T-T) and/or vehicle opening panel (T) of the vehicle (F) when same is opened to the correspondingly calculated maximum permissible open position of the respective vehicle door (T-T) and/or vehicle opening panel (T) in order to prevent contact with an external object and/or to provide entry or exit assistance. 11145145. A door assistance system () for a vehicle (F) for preventing door damage to vehicle doors (T-T) and/or vehicle opening panels (T) caused by external objects when vehicle doors (T-T) and/or vehicle opening panels (T) are opened , having:{'b': 7', '1', '2', '4', '5, 'a calculation unit (), which evaluates an environmental data model, detected by sensors, of the surroundings of the vehicle (F), in order to determine a space around the vehicle (F) that is free from external objects (H, H, O) and which calculates maximum permissible open positions of the various vehicle doors (Tl-T) and/or vehicle opening panels (T) of the vehicle (F) within the free space that has been determined'}and having{'b': 8', '1', '4', '5', '1', '4', '5, 'a locking unit (), which locks a vehicle door (T-T) and/or vehicle opening panel (T) of the vehicle (F) when same is opened to the correspondingly calculated maximum permissible open position of the ...

SELF-CONTAINED DOOR HINGE MECHANISM

A self-contained hinge mechanism is provided including a hinge movement control assembly. The hinge movement control assembly includes a number of stacked alternating friction rings and pressure disks providing a tunable pivoting resistance. As the hinge mechanism is actuated, an internal shaft and a set of friction rings rotationally-locked to the internal shaft and door moves relative to a set of pressure disks rotationally-locked to a fixed hinge mechanism housing and mount frame. A resistance to the pivoting of the hinge mechanism elements is provided by the clamping force of multiple force members moving the pressure disks along axial translation guides of the housing closer to one another and sandwiching the friction rings closer together. 1. A self-contained hinge mechanism , comprising:a housing;a shaft having a body section disposed inside the housing, the shaft rotationally coupled to the housing;a plurality of friction rings arranged along an axial length of the body section of the shaft, wherein each friction ring in the plurality of friction rings is rotationally-locked to the body section of the shaft;a plurality of pressure contact disks rotationally-locked inside the housing, wherein each friction ring of the plurality of friction rings is sandwiched between two pressure contact disks of the plurality of pressure contact disks;a first force member adjacent to a first end of the body section and in compressive contact with a first pressure contact disk of the plurality of pressure contact disks; anda second force member adjacent to a second end of the body section and opposing the first force member, wherein the second force member is in compressive contact with a second pressure contact disk of the plurality of pressure contact disks.2. The self-contained hinge mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the opposing force members provide a clamp force compressing the plurality of friction rings between the plurality of pressure contact disks and provide a ...

ADJUSTABLE HINGE ASSEMBLY

An adjustable hinge assembly () for securing a boot lid to the body of a vehicle has a mounting member () for attachment to the body. An adjustment member () is connected to the mounting member for pivotal movement about a first axis X and a hinge arm () on which the boot lid is mounted is connected to the adjustment member for pivotal movement about a second axis Y parallel to but spaced from the first axis. An adjusting mechanism () is operative to selectively adjust the pivotal position of the adjustment member () relative to the mounting member () in order to adjust the position of the boot lid relative to a body in a vertical direction. 1. An adjustable hinge assembly comprising a mounting unit including a mounting member , an adjustment member connected to the mounting member for pivotal movement relative to the mounting member about a first axis , and an adjusting mechanism operative to selectively adjust the pivotal position of the adjustment member relative to the mounting member about the first axis , the assembly also including a hinge arm connected to the adjustment member for pivotal movement relative to the adjustment member about a second axis parallel to but spaced from the first axis and a locking mechanism for releasably locking the adjustment member relative to the mounting assembly.2. An adjustable hinge assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the mounting member comprises a pair of spaced opposed first side walls claim 1 , the adjustment member being located between the first side walls and having a pair of spaced opposed second side walls claim 1 , the hinge arm having pivot section received between the second side walls claim 1 , the hinge arm being connected to the adjustment member by means of a hinge arm pivot pin which passes through a bore in the pivot section of the hinge arm and aligned apertures in the second side walls.3. An adjustable hinge assembly as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the hinge arm pivot pin also passes through an ...

Method for controlling a drive arrangement for a flap of a motor vehicle

The disclosure provides a method for controlling a drive arrangement for a flap of a vehicle by a control arrangement, wherein in a measuring routine a measured movement value is measured by a movement measuring system. It is proposed that in an estimation routine an estimated movement value is estimated, in a movement routine the estimated movement value is determined via the estimation routine and the flap is adjusted according to a set movement value, in a correction routine the estimated movement value is determined from the estimation routine and an estimation error is determined and from the estimated movement value and according to a correction specification the set of model parameters is corrected based on the estimation error and supplied to the estimation routine and in the correction routine the correction of the set of model parameters is performed for a part section of the motorized movement cycle.

Method for actuating a motor-driven closure element assembly of a motor vehicle

A method for actuating a motorized closure element arrangement of a motor vehicle, wherein the closure element arrangement comprises a closure element, a control arrangement and a sensor arrangement, wherein the sensor measurement values of the sensor arrangement are monitored by the control arrangement as to whether a triggering operating situation exists, which is defined by at least one operating situation condition, and wherein when the triggering operating situation is detected by the control arrangement actuation of the closure element arrangement is triggered. It is proposed that a portable haptic transducer is provided and that in at least one predetermined trigger state of the control arrangement haptic information associated with the trigger state is output by the transducer.

Capacitive sensor unit

A capacitive sensor unit of a motor vehicle, having a first electrode, and having a second electrode which are connected to an evaluation unit. The two electrodes are connected to one another by a predetermined break point.

Control systems for an electric drive assembly of a hatch of a motor vehicle

A control system for an electric drive assembly of a hatch of a motor vehicle includes a drive assembly configured to reposition a hatch in motorized manner in a time-controlled motion process within a predetermined set hatch-motion time (t soll ) over a predetermined set hatch displacement (s soll ). The control system further includes a regulating unit that regulates the drive assembly to a set hatch speed (v soll ) during the motion process. Wherein, in a motion routine during the motion process, the control system ascertains a residual remaining hatch-motion time (t Rest ) continuously and computes the set hatch speed (v soll ) continuously in accordance with a computation rule on the basis of the remaining hatch-motion time (t Rest ) and supplies the hatch speed to the regulating unit.

CARGO SECURING MECHANISM FOR A TRUNK DOOR OF A VEHICLE

A vehicle trunk door includes a door panel. A hinge is coupled to the door panel for rotating the door panel between a plurality of rotational positions. A motor is coupled to the hinge, wherein the motor applies a rotational force to the hinge, wherein the rotational force biases the door panel toward a closed position. When cargo is disposed within a trunk aperture, the door panel is biased against the cargo to at least partially secure the cargo within the trunk aperture. 1. A vehicle trunk door comprising:a door panel;a hinge coupled to the door panel for rotating the door panel between a plurality of rotational positions;a motor coupled to the hinge, wherein the motor applies a rotational force to the hinge, wherein the rotational force biases the door panel toward a closed position; andwherein when cargo is disposed within a trunk aperture, the door panel is biased against the cargo to at least partially secure the cargo within the trunk aperture.2. The vehicle trunk door of claim 1 , wherein the motor operates to apply a consistent biasing force against the cargo.3. The vehicle trunk door of claim 2 , wherein upon shifting of the cargo to define a shifted cargo claim 2 , the motor operates the door panel to maintain the consistent biasing force against the shifted cargo.4. The vehicle trunk door of claim 3 , wherein after the consistent biasing force is established claim 3 , a braking mechanism maintains the rotational position of the door panel to apply the consistent biasing force.5. The vehicle trunk door of claim 4 , wherein the braking mechanism includes a caliper that applies a braking force against a portion of the hinge.6. The vehicle trunk door of claim 4 , wherein when the cargo defines the shifted cargo such that the shifted cargo is free of the consistent biasing force claim 4 , the braking mechanism operates to a release position and the motor operates to reestablish the consistent biasing force.7. The vehicle trunk door of claim 4 , wherein the ...

Actuator for a vehicle closure and method of actuating a vehicle closure

An actuator for opening and closing a decklid or other closure on a motor vehicle is described and shown. The actuator can include a motor, a rod coupled to and driven by the motor, a first sleeve coupled to and driven by the rod, and a second sleeve coupled to and driven by the first sleeve. The first and second sleeves can be slidably coupled to one another, and/or can be rotatably locked relative to one another.