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23-03-2020 дата публикации

Клапан срывной

Номер: RU0000196945U1
Автор: Андрей Владимирович Саталкин, Денис Александрович Яхонтов, Павел Михайлович Тагиев, Петр Сергеевич Домпальм, Сергей Алексеевич Популовский, Сергей Георгиевич Чуев
Принадлежит: Акционерное общество МТЗ ТРАНСМАШ

Полезная модель относится к тормозной системе подвижного состава метрополитена, преимущественно к пневматическим приборам экстренной разрядки тормозной магистрали.Клапан срывной содержит корпус 1 с кронштейном 2 для крепления к вагону и скобой 3, включает пневматическую и электрическую части 4, 5. В пневматической части 4 корпуса 1 вдоль продольной оси смонтированы поршень 6 для сообщения или разобщения магистральной и атмосферной камер 7, 8, в котором установлены пружина 9 и толкатели 10, 11, и стакан 12 с пружиной 13. Также в корпусе 1 вдоль поперечной оси установлен эксцентриковый вал 14, жестко связанный со скобой 3, концы которого закреплены через подшипники 15 на крышке 16 и кронштейне 2.Электрическая часть 5 закреплена на торцевой части корпуса 1 и включает кулачковый элемент 18 с электрическими контактами 19, 20 и толкатель 11.При запрещающем сигнале светофора путевая шина находится в заграждающем положении. При наезде на нее скоба 3 отклоняется от вертикального положения вправо, а эксцентриковый вал 14, жестко связанный со скобой 3, поворачивается против часовой стрелки и давит на толкатель 10. Поршень 6 под действием толкателя 10 перемещается и отходит от седла, сообщая при этом магистральную и атмосферную камеры 7, 8. Одновременно поршень 6 через толкатель 11 воздействует на кулачковый элемент 18, контакты 19, 20 кулачкового элемента 11 размыкаются. В результате происходит экстренная разрядка тормозной магистрали и размыкание контактов 19, 20 кулачкового элемента 18.Предлагаемая полезная модель обеспечивает надежность и безопасность за счет того, что позволяет разряжать тормозную магистраль экстренным темпом и дополнительно разрывать «Петлю безопасности», т.е. реализует автоматическое электропневматическое торможение, что в свою очередь значительно сокращает тормозной путь. 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 196 945 U1 (51) МПК B60T 7/12 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) ...

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Номер записи: 1
16-08-2012 дата публикации

Sulky Force Equalizer and Analyzer

Номер: US20120205886A1
Автор: David Wayne Hayden
Принадлежит: Individual

A sulky force equalizer comprised of two actuators, connected together, and each actuator is connected to a sulky shaft. The two actuators work together in a pressurized feedback loop that captures and uses errant sulky-and-horse forces to counterbalance any imbalance of pulling forces from the horse; reduces the effort required by a horse to control, stabilize and pull the sulky; and correct any imbalance of the sulky shaft positions. The sulky force equalizer also operates in force analysis mode to test forces in the actuators.

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Номер записи: 2
21-03-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM, ASSISTANT STARTING METHOD THEREOF FOR MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20130073163A1
Автор: Gu Qindong, Liu Liping, Liu Zhaoyong, Qiang Yulin, YUAN Yongbin, Zhang Sheng
Принадлежит: WUHU BETHEL AUTOMATIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS CO., LTD.

An electronic parking brake system and assistant starting method thereof for a motor vehicle are provided, wherein, the electronic parking brake system receives all sensor signals and detection signals of the motor vehicle; when any one of the following conditions is satisfied, the brake will be released to assist the driver in starting: condition (1): a torque Ttransmitted by a clutch is calculated, and the calculated torque Ttransmitted by the clutch is greater than a torque needed for starting the motor vehicle; condition (2): an engine rotate speed is greater than an engine idle speed, and an accelerator pedal and a clutch pedal are depressed simultaneously; condition (3): starting trend of the motor vehicle is detected; condition (4): the detected engine rotate speed is lower than a first predetermined threshold value calculated according to a throttle opening data; condition (5): a detected rotate speed or angle of driving wheel is greater than a predetermined threshold value of rotate speed or angle. In the application of the electronic parking brake system and assistant starting method thereof for a motor vehicle, there is no need to additionally a mount clutch position sensor and a gear position sensor; according to all the available sensor signals and detection signals on the motor vehicle, the system can accurately judge whether the brake can be automatically released, and there is no need to modify the existing motor vehicle, featuring low lost and accurate judgment. 1. An assistant starting method of electronic parking brake system for a motor vehicle , characterized in that , the electronic parking brake system receives all sensor signals and detection signals of the motor vehicle; when any one of the following conditions is satisfied , the brake will be released to assist a driver in starting:{'sub': c', 'c', 'n, 'Condition (1): a torque Ttransmitted by a clutch is calculated, and the calculated torque Ttransmitted by the clutch is greater than a ...

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Номер записи: 3
21-03-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF AVOIDING BRAKE DISC SCORING IN A VEHICLE

Номер: US20130073164A1
Автор: Moore Ian, Svensson Thomas
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A method for avoiding reducing scoring of the brake disc or the brake drum of a vehicle driven under rainy conditions calculates a product of three parameters, and activates an automatic braking operation for the vehicle, regularly, whenever the product exceeds the pre-determined threshold level. The first parameter is a rain intensity based parameter, a measure of the current raining intensity. The second parameter is a brake-activation-free driving time parameter, representing the time elapsed since the braking system of the vehicle was activated last. The third parameter is a speed parameter, which represents a current speed of the vehicle. As the automatic braking operation is carried out, the particles of dust, water, snow and de-icing substances, adhered to the brake disc of the vehicle, and causing scoring of the brake disc, are quickly removed, thus, reducing disc scoring. 1. A method for reducing scoring of a brake disc within a braking system of a vehicle , under wet conditions , the method comprising: 'Detecting whether a product of at least rain intensity based parameter, a brake-activation-free driving time based parameter, and a speed parameter pertaining to a current speed of the vehicle, exceeds a predetermined threshold level.', 'activating and carrying out an automatic braking operation for the vehicle, based on2. A method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , activating the automatic braking operation for the vehicle claim 1 , only if the speed of the vehicle exceeds a pre-determined minimum threshold level.3. A method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , evaluating the rain intensity based parameter using a raining intensity detection sensor.4. A method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , evaluating the rain intensity based parameter by measuring a wiping frequency of at least one of a front and a rear windshield wiper of the vehicle.5. A method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , evaluating the speed parameter as a linearly ...

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Номер записи: 4
28-03-2013 дата публикации

ACTUATION OF AN ACTIVE DEVICE OF A VEHICLE UNDER BRAKING

Номер: US20130079994A1
Автор: Bunker Paul
Принадлежит: JAGUAR CARS LIMITED

Early actuation of an active device of a vehicle (e.g., a seat belt tensioner) is provided by applying rate of change of brake pressure to monitored brake pressure, so as to produce a modified brake pressure characteristic which is advanced in time. The active device is actuated at a brake pressure threshold. 1. A method of providing an actuation signal for an active device of a vehicle , the method comprising:monitoring a change in the fluid pressure in braking system of the vehicle;calculating the rate of change of said fluid pressure; andgenerating a boosted fluid pressure characteristic which is ahead of the change in fluid pressure in time in dependence on the calculated rate of change.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said boosted fluid pressure characteristic is generated from a look-up table by reference to said rate of change of fluid pressure.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said boosted fluid pressure characteristic is generated from an algorithm incorporating said rate of change of fluid pressure.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of inhibiting the method when the fluid pressure in the braking system is below a pre-determined fluid pressure.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of inhibiting the method when the rate of change of fluid pressure in the braking system is below a pre-determined rate of change of fluid pressure.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of inhibiting the method when the fluid pressure in the braking system is decreasing.7. The method of claim 1 , and including the further step of conditioning said boosted fluid pressure characteristic by reference to vehicle speed.8. The method of claim 1 , including the steps of:applying a threshold to said boosted fluid pressure characteristic, andtriggering an active device of a vehicle in response to said threshold being exceeded.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein several successive thresholds are provided claim 8 , each threshold ...

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Номер записи: 5
02-05-2013 дата публикации

MOTOR VEHICLE WITH DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

Номер: US20130110369A1
Автор: Breu Alexander
Принадлежит: Audi AG

A motor vehicle includes a driver assistance system which is rendered operative when the motor vehicle travels below a limit speed to automatically brake the motor vehicle to a halt while moving forward or backing up. The deceleration characteristic can be predefined or can be selected from an array of deceleration characteristics in dependency on an operating behavior of an accelerator pedal. 1. A motor vehicle , comprising a driver assistance system which is rendered operative when the motor vehicle travels below a limit speed to automatically brake the motor vehicle to a halt while moving forward or backing up.2. The motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the deceleration characteristic is predefined.3. The motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the deceleration characteristic is selected from an array of deceleration characteristics in dependency on an operating behavior of an accelerator pedal.4. The motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the deceleration characteristic is selected in dependency of an actual speed.5. The motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the driver assistance system is configured to be subordinated to a driver-side actuation of a brake pedal claim 1 , even when activated.6. The motor vehicle of claim 5 , wherein the driver assistance system is configured to automatically assume deceleration operation claim 5 , when the brake pedal is released.7. The motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the driver assistance system includes an operator control element by which a speed control of the motor vehicle is controllable and which claim 1 , when actuated claim 1 , effects an acceleration of the motor vehicle to maximal the limit speed claim 1 , and claim 1 , when released claim 1 , enables the driver assistance system to automatically assume the deceleration operation as a function of the deceleration characteristic.8. The motor vehicle of claim 7 , wherein the operator control element is configured as a lever.9. The motor vehicle of claim 8 , wherein the lever is ...

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Номер записи: 6
27-06-2013 дата публикации

PARKING LOCK DEVICE

Номер: US20130161149A1
Автор: Hazama Shinichiro, Ishikawa Tatsuya
Принадлежит: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Upon shifting a parking lock device from an unlocked state to a locked state, the power supply to a motor is interrupted when a fitting member reaches a first position of an outer peripheral surface of a position determining plate. At that moment, the rotational energy of a rotation body is absorbed by a rotational energy absorption member. Also, upon shifting the parking lock device from the locked state to the unlocked state, the power supply to the motor is interrupted when the fitting member reaches a second position. At that moment, the rotational energy of the rotation body is absorbed by the rotational energy absorption member as well. 1. A parking lock device for locking or unlocking a parking gear by a lock pawl , the device comprising:a rotation body that positively or negatively rotates according to positive or negative rotation of a motor;a driven lever that engages with the rotation body and pivots according to positive or negative rotation of the rotation body;a position determining plate including an outer peripheral surface, wherein the position determining plate pivots in a positive direction or a negative direction according to pivotal motion of the driven lever in a positive direction or a negative direction to selectively guide the lock pawl to a locked position at which the position determining plate engages with the parking gear and an unlocked position at which the position determining plate is disengaged from the parking gear;a first receiving portion and a second receiving portion formed in the outer peripheral surface of the position determining plate;a fitting member that is slidably pressed against the outer peripheral surface of the position determining plate to be received by the first receiving portion or the second receiving portion, thereby holding the lock pawl in the locked position or the unlocked position;an engaging member provided on the driven lever, wherein, when the rotation body rotates in the positive direction, the ...

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Номер записи: 7
27-06-2013 дата публикации

Method, System and Control Device for Controlling a Compressed Air Controlled Brake System

Номер: US20130166158A1
Автор: Barlsen Holger, Risse Rainer, Stender Axel
Принадлежит: WABCO GmbH

The invention relates to a method for controlling a compressed-air-controlled brake system of a utility vehicle (), wherein a monitoring sensor (S) monitors whether the means for securing or positioning a vehicle part of the utility vehicle (), a cargo () of the utility vehicle () or a cargo carrier () which accommodates a cargo () of the utility vehicle (), which are provided in order to ensure a safe driving state of the utility vehicle (), are present and wherein the brakes (B) of the utility vehicle () are actuated automatically if the monitoring sensor (S) detects that the means for securing or positioning the vehicle part, the cargo () or the cargo carrier (), which are provided in order to ensure a safe driving state of the utility vehicle (), are not present. The invention also relates to a system composed of a brake system control device for such a brake system and a monitoring sensor as well as a brake system control device for this purpose. C.) 1343463471063434346710343434. Method for controlling a compressed-air-controlled brake system of a utility vehicle ( , ) , wherein a monitoring sensor (S) monitors whether the securing or positioning of a vehicle part of the utility vehicle ( , ) of a load () of the utility vehicle ( , ) or of a load carrier ( , ) which accommodates a load () of the utility vehicle ( , ) , provided for the sake of a safe driving state of the utility vehicle ( , ) , has occurred , and wherein the brakes (B) of the utility vehicle ( , ) are activated automatically if the monitoring sensor (S) detects that the securing or positioning of the vehicle part , of the load () or of the load carrier ( , ) , provided for the sake of a safe driving state of the utility vehicle ( , ) , has not occurred , wherein at least at the start of the automatic activation of the brakes (B) of the utility vehicle ( , ) the brakes (B) are activated in a pulsed fashion such that the brake pressure (p) is modulated to and fro between a lower pressure value (p ...

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Номер записи: 8
18-07-2013 дата публикации

RETAINING FUNCTION FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20130184954A1
Автор: Hartmanshenn Erik, Mann-Wahrenberg Alexander, Treppenhauer Patrick
Принадлежит: Continental Teves AG & Co. oHG

A method and a brake system, in which method a vehicle having a service brake and a parking brake is held by autonomous brake actuation, wherein in a first step, an actuation of the service brake is performed, and in the event of a predefined condition being met, a transfer from the service brake to the parking brake takes place. According to an aspect of the invention, during the transfer, both an actuation of the parking brake and also an additional actuation of the service brake takes place. 115.-. (canceled)16. A method in which a vehicle having a service brake and a parking brake is held by autonomous brake actuation , wherein in a first step , an actuation of the service brake is performed , and in the event of a predefined condition being met , a transfer from the service brake to the parking brake takes place , wherein during the transfer , both an actuation of the parking brake and also an additional actuation of the service brake take place.17. The method as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the additional actuation of the service brake claim 16 , is a further autonomous pressure build-up claim 16 , and takes place at least partially at the same time as the actuation of the parking brake.18. The method as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the additional actuation of the service brake has a predefined profile with respect to time claim 16 , which is set in accordance with a mathematical function or a predefined value table.19. The method as claimed in claim 18 , wherein the additional actuation of the service brake encompasses at least one time period in which the braking force increases at a constant rate.20. The method as claimed in claim 19 , wherein in a first time period claim 19 , the braking force increases at a first rate claim 19 , and in a second time period claim 19 , the braking force increases at a second rate.21. The method as claimed in claim 20 , wherein at least one rate is selected as a function of the speed of actuation of the parking brake and/ ...

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Номер записи: 9
25-07-2013 дата публикации

STABILIZATION OF A VEHICLE COMBINATION

Номер: US20130191000A1
Автор: Hahne Uwe
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A method and device for stabilizing a vehicle combination consisting of a tractor vehicle and a trailer are provided. The method includes determining a current traffic state in the environment of the tractor vehicle, determining a current driving state of the vehicle combination, and determining, based on the current traffic state and the current driving state, a value indicating a current probability for the vehicle combination having to carry out a braking maneuver and/or evasive maneuver that results in a critical driving state of the vehicle combination on a road section lying directly ahead. A braking intervention is automatically triggered, by which wheel brakes of the trailer are activated to stabilize the vehicle combination if the value is equal to or greater than a predetermined probability limit value. 1. A method for stabilizing a vehicle combination consisting of a tractor vehicle and a trailer , the method comprising the steps of:determining a current traffic state in an environment of the tractor vehicle;determining a current driving state of the vehicle combination;determining, based on the current traffic state and the current driving state, a value indicating a current probability for the vehicle combination having to carry out a braking maneuver and/or evasive maneuver that results in a critical driving state of the vehicle combination on a road section lying directly ahead; andautomatically triggering a braking intervention, by which wheel brakes of the trailer are activated to stabilize the vehicle combination, if the value is equal to or greater than a predetermined probability limit value.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising outputting an optical and/or acoustical warning for a driver when the braking intervention is automatically triggered.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , depending on the current driving state:controlling an intensity of the braking intervention; and/orcarrying out the ...

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Номер записи: 10
08-08-2013 дата публикации

DRIVETRAIN

Номер: US20130199887A1
Автор: Kassler Helmut, Pichler Stefan
Принадлежит: MAGNA STEYR FAHRZEUGTECHNIK AG & CO. KG

A drivetrain of a motor vehicle having a parking lock for selectively locking the drivetrain, and having an electric motor and a power axle, which is permanently drive-coupled to the electric motor and which via a disconnect clutch can be selectively drive-coupled to at least one wheel of the motor vehicle. The parking lock and the disconnect clutch can be actuated by a common actuator. 117-. (canceled)18. A drivetrain of a motor vehicle , the drivetrain comprising:a parking lock configured to selectively lock the drivetrain;an electric motor;a power axle which is permanently drive-coupled to the electric motor and which via a disconnect clutch can be selectively drive-coupled to at least one wheel of the motor vehicle; andan actuator configured to actuate the parking lock and the disconnect clutch.19. The drivetrain of claim 18 , wherein the parking lock and the disconnect clutch are configured for actuation in a respective axial direction.20. The drivetrain of claim 18 , wherein the parking lock claim 18 , the disconnect clutch and/or the power axle are arranged coaxially.21. The drivetrain of claim 18 , wherein the actuator is configured such that the parking lock is actuated only when the disconnect clutch is in a closed position.22. The drivetrain of claim 18 , wherein an actuating movement for actuating the parking lock and an actuating movement for opening the disconnect clutch are directed in opposite directions.23. The drivetrain of claim 18 , wherein the disconnect clutch comprises an axially traversable clutch part claim 18 , which is assigned to an axle portion claim 18 , which is rotationally coupled to the wheel of the motor vehicle.24. The drivetrain of claim 18 , wherein the actuator comprises an axially displaceable sliding sleeve claim 18 , which partially encloses the power axle and which can be moved by an actuating shaft claim 18 , which is at least in part coaxially guided by the power axle.25. The drivetrain of claim 24 , wherein the sliding ...

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Номер записи: 11
29-08-2013 дата публикации

LOCK ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130220763A1
Автор: Findlay Mark, HYDE Fred, KELLY David, Morton John
Принадлежит: Camcon Oil Limited

A lock assembly for use in automotive and industrial transmission systems comprises: an actuator () having an impeller () movable between two rest positions by energising the actuator, wherein the impeller is retained in each of the two rest positions by passive magnetic forces generated by the actuator; a locking arrangement () switchable between a first configuration in which rotation of a shaft is unimpeded by the locking arrangement and a second configuration in which rotation of said shaft is blocked by the locking arrangement; and a linkage () between the impeller and the locking arrangement, wherein the assembly is arranged such that in one of the impeller rest positions, the locking arrangement is in its first configuration and said shaft is freely rotatable, and in the other of the impeller rest positions, the locking arrangement is urged towards and into its second configuration. 1. A lock assembly for selectively locking the rotational position of a shaft , comprising:an actuator having an impeller movable between two rest positions by energising the actuator, wherein the impeller is retained in each of the two rest positions by passive magnetic forces generated by the actuator;a locking arrangement switchable between a first configuration in which rotation of said shaft is unimpeded by the locking arrangement and a second configuration in which rotation of said shaft is blocked by the locking arrangement; anda linkage between the impeller and the locking arrangement, wherein the assembly is arranged such that in one of the impeller rest positions, the locking arrangement is in its first configuration and said shaft is freely rotatable, and in the other of the impeller rest positions, the locking arrangement is urged towards and into its second configuration.2. An assembly of claim 1 , wherein the linkage is arranged such that when the impeller moves into its other rest position claim 1 , the linkage resiliently urges the locking arrangement towards its ...

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Номер записи: 12
29-08-2013 дата публикации

method for providing the clamping force applied by a parking brake

Номер: US20130226423A1
Автор: Baehrle-Miller Frank, Blattert Dieter, Wienken Hubertus
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

In a method for providing the clamping force generated by a parking brake, the roadway incline is measured and in the case that the roadway incline exceeds a threshold value, a reengagement process is carried out after a defined time period has elapsed. 1. A method for providing a clamping force generated by a parking brake and a brake device , the method comprising:measuring a roadway incline; andperforming, if the roadway incline exceeds a threshold value, a reengagement process for regenerating the clamping force after a defined time period has elapsed.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the clamping force is at least partially generated by an electromechanical brake device having an electric brake motor.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the electric brake motor is operated again during the reengagement process.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein if the roadway incline does not exceed the threshold value claim 1 , no reengagement process takes place.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein it is differentiated between at least three gradient ranges claim 1 , a reengagement process being performed in the upper gradient ranges.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reengagement process is performed after a fixedly predefined time period has elapsed.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the elapse of the time period after the reengagement process is performed is a function of a state or characteristic variable of the parking brake.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the parking brake is equipped with an additional brake device for generating an additional clamping force.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the additional brake device is a hydraulic vehicle brake.10. The method of claim 7 , wherein the elapse of the time period after the reengagement process is performed is a function of the hydraulic pressure of the hydraulic vehicle brake.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reengagement process is performed only if a vehicle movement is determined.12. A regulating or ...

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Номер записи: 13
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Method for protecting a vehicle with an automatic parking brake

Номер: US20130226425A1
Автор: Michael Bachmann, Raphael Oliveira
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A method for holding a vehicle at a standstill includes a first phase in which the brake pressure at the wheel brakes is retained so that the vehicle is held automatically by the service brake, and the braking force is then transferred to a parking brake so that in a second phase the vehicle is held solely by the parking brake. A risk inherent in this transfer is that the vehicle may begin to slip. The distance over which the vehicle slides in uncontrolled fashion can be made substantially shorter if, in the second phase in which the vehicle is being held by the parking brake, the movement of the vehicle is monitored by sensors, and brake pressure is automatically built up by way of an actuator as soon as the fact that the vehicle is rolling away has been detected.

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Номер записи: 14
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Method for adjusting the clamping force exerted by a parking brake

Номер: US20130226427A1
Автор: Baehrle-Miller Frank, Blattert Dieter, Roters Lars
Принадлежит:

In a method for adjusting the clamping force exerted by a parking brake, which force is applied by an electric-motor braking apparatus and by a hydraulic braking apparatus, the hydraulic inlet pressure generated by the driver and existing in the hydraulic braking apparatus is utilized to generate a hydraulic clamping force; and for the case in which the hydraulic clamping force is not sufficient to reach a target clamping force, an electric clamping force is generated in supplementary fashion. 110-. (canceled)11. A method for adjusting a clamping force exerted by a parking brake , which force is applied by an electric-motor braking apparatus that encompasses an electric brake motor , and by a hydraulic braking apparatus , the method comprising:using the hydraulic inlet pressure generated by a driver actuation and existing in the hydraulic braking apparatus to generate a hydraulic clamping force; andgenerating, for the case in which the hydraulic clamping force is not sufficient to reach the target clamping force, a clamping force produced in the electric-motor braking apparatus in a supplementary manner.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the electric brake motor is shifted into a position that immobilizes a brake piston of the hydraulic braking apparatus.13. The method of claim 11 , wherein for the case in which the hydraulic inlet pressure is below a first threshold pressure value claim 11 , the target clamping force is made available entirely via a nominal clamping force generated in the electric-motor braking apparatus.14. The method of claim 11 , wherein for the case in which the hydraulic inlet pressure is between a first threshold pressure value and a second threshold pressure value claim 11 , the target clamping force is generated via the hydraulic clamping force and in a supplementary manner via the electric-motor clamping force.15. The method of claim 11 , wherein for the case in which the hydraulic inlet pressure exceeds a threshold pressure value claim ...

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Номер записи: 15
05-09-2013 дата публикации

Parking Lock

Номер: US20130228413A1
Автор: KONSTANZER Steffen
Принадлежит: Neumayer Tekfor Holding GmbH

A parking lock device of a gearbox is provided. The device includes a gearbox shaft, a gearbox housing, a locking ring which may be displaced axially along the gearbox shaft, a control ring which may be moved axially relative to the locking ring and the gearbox shaft. A movement of the control ring relative to the locking ring axially along the gearbox shaft causes an axial movement of the locking ring axially along the gearbox shaft, and the control ring displaces the locking ring in an activated state axially along the gearbox shaft to a predetermined axial position along the gearbox shaft. The gearbox shaft, the gearbox housing and the locking ring are designed and adapted to one another in such a way that in an activated state of the locking ring there is a positive engagement between the gearbox shaft, the gearbox housing and the locking ring. 1. A parking lock device of a gearbox , comprising:at least one gearbox shaft;at least one gearbox housing;at least one locking ring; andat least one control ring, the locking ring is configured to be displaceable axially along the gearbox shaft,', 'the gearbox shaft and the locking ring are concentrically arranged such that one of the gearbox shaft and the locking ring at least partially overlaps the other,', 'the control ring is axially displaceable relative to the locking ring and relative to the gearbox shaft,', 'the control ring and the locking ring are concentrically arranged such that one of the control ring and the locking ring at least partially overlaps the other,', 'at least one movement of the control ring relative to the locking ring axially along the gearbox shaft causes an axial movement of the locking ring axially along the gearbox shaft,', 'the control ring is displaced directly or offset in time when the locking ring is at a predetermined axial position along the gearbox shaft, and', 'at least the gearbox shaft, the gearbox housing and the locking ring are configured such that when the locking ring is in ...

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Номер записи: 16
12-09-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AUXILIARY BRAKING TO A TOWED VEHICLE

Номер: US20130238205A1
Автор: Cannon Michael, Edwards Jerry A.
Принадлежит:

An auxiliary braking device for use in a towed vehicle has an actuator with a moving element that connects via a cable or the like to a brake pedal arm of the towed vehicle. A pulley or similar redirection device is located in the space behind the brake pedal arm with the cable being routed from the actuator to the brake pedal arm via the pulley ensuring that the line of pull on the brake pedal arm is in the direction of the brake pedal's normal movement. The actuator may be a pneumatic actuator that is controlled by pressurized air from an air compressor of a controller. 1. An auxiliary braking device for use in a towed vehicle , the towed vehicle including brakes , a driver cockpit , a brake pedal arm in the driver cockpit for applying the brakes , the brake pedal arm having a non-braking position in which the brakes of the towed vehicle are not applied and a braking position in which the brakes of the towing vehicle are applied , the auxiliary braking device comprising:(A) an actuator comprising a fixed element and a moving element, the moving element configured to move relative to the fixed element;(B) a controller that causes actuation by the actuator;(C) a first attachment that attaches at a brake pedal arm of the towed vehicle;(D) a second attachment that attaches to the towed vehicle at a position behind the brake pedal arm as viewed from the driver cockpit of the towed vehicle toward the brake pedal arm;(E) a connection between the first attachment and the second attachment;(F) wherein the moving element operatively connects to the first attachment; and(G) wherein actuation of the actuator by the controller causes the moving element of the actuator to pull the first attachment toward the second attachment, thereby moving the brake pedal from the non-braking position to the braking position.2. The auxiliary braking device of wherein the connection comprises a connection line claim 1 , wherein the moving element operatively connects to the first attachment ...

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Номер записи: 17
12-09-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY BRAKING A VEHICLE, AND CONTROL UNIT IN WHICH THE METHOD IS EXECUTED

Номер: US20130238207A1
Автор: Bussmann Otmar, Dittrich Sabrina, Gonzalez Romero Rafael, Rodelgo Lucas Jose-Maria, Schaetzle Jens
Принадлежит:

A method for automatically braking a vehicle using a hydraulic brake system, which includes a multi-stage valve situated between a master brake cylinder and the intake side of a hydraulic pump. To attenuate a pressure equalization process between a fluid volume on the side of the master brake cylinder and a suction line of the hydraulic pump, the control current for the valve is increased in ramp-shaped manner in order to first open a preliminary stage and then a main stage of the valve. 19-. (canceled)10. A method for automatically braking a motor vehicle using a hydraulic brake system , which includes a multi-stage valve situated between a master brake cylinder and a hydraulic pump , the method comprising:increasing control current for the valve in ramp-shaped manner to initially open a preliminary stage and then a main stage of the valve.11. The method as recited in claim 10 , wherein the control current is first set to a starting value by stages and then is increased further in ramp-shaped manner until a final value is achieved claim 10 , at which at least the preliminary stage is open.12. The method as recited in claim 11 , further comprising:measuring a brake pressure; andadjusting at least one of the starting value, the final value, and a steepness of the ramp of the control current.13. The method as recited in claim 10 , further comprising:determining whether an emergency braking situation is at hand;setting the control current in the ramp-shaped manner if no emergency situation is at hand; andabruptly setting the control current to a value at which the valve opens directly and completely if the emergency situation is at hand.14. The method as recited in claim 10 , wherein a hydraulic pump is activated to automatically increase the brake pressure acting on a wheel brake when the valve current has reached a final value.15. The method as recited in claim 10 , further comprising:determining whether an emergency braking situation is at hand;activating the ...

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Номер записи: 18
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Optimal Fusion Of Electric Park Brake And Hydraulic Brake Sub-System Functions To Control Vehicle Direction

Номер: US20130253793A1
Автор: Lee Jin-Woo, Litkouhi Bakhtiar Brian
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A method, for controlling direction of a vehicle as desired in connection with operation of an autonomous driving maneuver using selectively, independently and/or in combination, multiple electrical park brakes (EPBs) and multiple hydraulic brakes (HBs). The method includes determining a total brake force needed for redirecting the vehicle in a pre-determined manner, and determining whether an applicable EPB can provide the total brake force needed. The method further includes providing, if it is determined that the applicable EPB can provide the total brake force needed, a brake command instructing the applicable EPB to apply the total brake force. The method also includes determining, if it is determined that the EPB is alone insufficient, an optimal fusion of the EPBs and the HBs, including two front and two rear HBs, two rear EPBs, and in some embodiments, also two front EPBs. 1. A method , for controlling direction of a vehicle as needed in connection with operation of an autonomous driving maneuver using selectively , independently and/or in combination , multiple electrical park brakes (EPBs) associated with at least two rear wheels of the vehicle and multiple hydraulic brakes associated with the at least two rear wheels of the vehicle and two front wheels of the vehicle , comprising:determining, by an in-vehicle processor, a total brake force needed for redirecting the vehicle in a pre-determined manner;determining, by the processor, whether an applicable electrical park brake (EPB), of the multiple electrical park brakes (EPBs), can provide the total brake force needed;providing, by the processor, if it is determined that the applicable electrical park brake (EPB) can provide the total brake force needed, a brake command instructing the applicable electrical park brake (EPB) to apply the total brake force; anddetermining, by the processor, if it is determined that the applicable electrical park brake (EPB) cannot alone provide the total brake force needed, ...

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Номер записи: 19
03-10-2013 дата публикации

PARKING-LOCK ARRANGEMENT AND MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSMISSION

Номер: US20130256089A1
Автор: Burgardt Georg, Kapp Stefan
Принадлежит: GETRAG Getriebe- und Zahnradfabrik Hermann Hagenmeyer GmbH & Cie KG

Parking-lock arrangement for a motor-vehicle transmission. The parking-lock arrangement has a parking-lock wheel which is mounted such that it can be rotated about a first axis. The parking-lock arrangement has a parking-lock pawl which is mounted such that it can be moved between a locking position and a release position. The parking-lock arrangement has an actuating arrangement which actuates the parking-lock pawl and is mounted such that it can be rotated about a second axis over an angular range. The angular range has a first angular section, within which the parking-lock pawl can be actuated, and a second angular section, within which the parking-lock pawl is held in a position. 1. Parking-lock arrangement for a motor-vehicle transmission , havinga parking-lock wheel which is mounted such that it can be rotated about a first axis,a parking-lock pawl which is mounted such that it can be moved between a locking position and a release position andan actuating arrangement which actuates the parking-lock pawl and is mounted such that it can be rotated about a second axis over an angular range,wherein the angular range has a first angular section, within which the parking-lock pawl can be actuated, and a second angular section, within which the parking-lock pawl is held in a position.2. Parking-lock arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the parking-lock pawl is held in the release position within the second angular section.3. Parking-lock arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the second angular section is greater than the first angular section.4. Parking-lock arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the actuating arrangement has a guide section which is arranged around the second axis and in which a driver is guided which is connected to the parking-lock pawl.5. Parking-lock arrangement according to claim 4 , wherein the parking-lock pawl can be moved by means of the guide section from the locking position into the release position.6. Parking-lock ...

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Номер записи: 20
03-10-2013 дата публикации

DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20130261916A1
Автор: Sekiguchi Hiroyuki
Принадлежит: FUJI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

There is provided a driving support apparatus for a vehicle. When a height of a three-dimensional object extracted as a control subject is less than a set height, and as the height of the control subject becomes lower, a driving control unit increases the range of the braking control that is sequentially inhibited in the stepwise manner from the highest braking level to the lowest braking level. 1. A driving support apparatus for a vehicle comprising:a driving environment recognition unit for recognizing a driving environment in front of the vehicle to detect three-dimensional object information;a control subject extracting unit for extracting a control subject from three-dimensional objects present in front of the vehicle based upon a condition set beforehand;a braking control unit for making plural braking controls, each having a different braking level, in a stepwise manner according to need based upon a relative relationship between the vehicle and the control subject; andan inhibiting unit for inhibiting the execution of the braking controls sequentially in the order of the braking level from the highest one, when the height of the three-dimensional object extracted as the control subject is less than a set height, wherein the inhibiting unit inhibits such that, the lower the three-dimensional object is, the more braking controls are inhibited.2. The driving support apparatus for a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the set height is set to be lower than a minimum road clearance of the vehicle.3. The driving support apparatus for a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the inhibiting unit inhibits such that claim 1 , the more the speed of the vehicle increases claim 1 , the more braking controls are inhibited.4. The driving support apparatus for a vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the inhibiting unit inhibits such that claim 2 , the more the speed of the vehicle increases claim 2 , the more braking controls are inhibited. The present application ...

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Номер записи: 21
17-10-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE CONTROL DEVICE

Номер: US20130275019A1
Автор: ANDO Tsuyoshi, Hanzawa Masatoshi, MURATA Shunsuke
Принадлежит:

An EPB control device controlling an electric actuator driving an EPB, wherein the device performs control to reach a lock position, a release position and a standby position between the lock position and the release position. In the lock position, a friction-applying member is thereby pressed against a friction-applied member by the EPB by actuating the electric actuator and a predetermined braking force is generated. In the release position, the friction-applying member is separated from the friction-applied member when the EPB is not actuated. In the standby position, a transition to the lock position is performed in a shorter time than when the EPB is actuated from the release position by the actuation of the electric actuator. The device controls, when a starting operation to start moving a vehicle is performed, the electric actuator such that the standby position is reached. 1. An electric parking brake control device that controls an electric actuator that drives an electric parking brake , whereinthe electric parking brake control device performs control to reach a lock position, a release position and a standby position between the lock position and the release position, wherein:in the lock position, the electric actuator is actuated, a friction-applying member is thereby pressed against a friction-applied member by the electric parking brake by actuating the electric actuator, and a predetermined braking force is generated;in the release position, the friction-applying member is separated from the friction-applied member when the electric parking brake is not actuated; andin the standby position, a transition to the lock position is performed in a shorter time than when the electric parking brake is actuated from the release position by the actuation of the electric actuator, andthe electric parking brake control device controls, when a starting operation to start moving a vehicle is performed, the electric actuator such that the standby position is ...

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Номер записи: 22
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Fail-Safe Parking Brake for Motor Vehicles

Номер: US20130282249A1
Автор: Heise Andreas, Schade Kai
Принадлежит: Continental Teve AG & Co oHG

The invention relates to an electronic controller for a brake system of a motor vehicle, which comprises at least one interface to a control element, in particular a parking brake control switch, and at least two drive circuits for electric actuators, in particular electric parking brake actuators. According to the invention, the electronic controller comprises two or a plurality of independent arithmetic units, which are directly connected to each other via a data bus. A motor vehicle equipped with a controller or brake system according to the invention requires no transmission lock in an automatic gearbox. 1. An electronic controller for a brake system of a motor vehicle , which comprises at least one interface to a control element , in particular a parking brake control switch , and at least two drive circuits for electric actuators , in particular electric parking brake actuators , characterized by two or a plurality of independent arithmetic units , which are directly connected to each other by means of a data bus.2. The electronic controller as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that at least two independent arithmetic units are each associated with a power supply claim 1 , which preferably comprises at least one voltage converter and at least one fuse claim 1 , in particular in each case a battery and/or a generator.3. The electronic controller as claimed in at least one of the preceding claims claim 1 , characterized in that the independent arithmetic units and the data bus are integrated on a substrate claim 1 , in particular a silicon chip.4. The electronic controller as claimed in at least one of the preceding claims claim 1 , characterized in that at least two of the independent arithmetic units are implemented at least partly in redundant form.5. The electronic controller as claimed in claim 4 , characterized in that at least one of the arithmetic units claim 4 , in particular two claim 4 , is in the form of a redundant core microcontroller claim 4 , ...

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Номер записи: 23
24-10-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR DYNAMICALLY STABLE BRAKING

Номер: US20130282251A1
Автор: Cahill Eric D.
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Systems and methods tbr dynamically stable braking are disclosed. A first electromechanical brake actuator controller may be placed in communication with a second electromechanical brake actuator controller, wherein each of the first electromechanical brake actuator controller and second electromechanical brake actuator controller are in communication with electromechanical brake actuators that are associated with the same wheel. The first electromechanical brake actuator controller and second electromechanical brake actuator controllers may then communicate electromechanical brake actuator status information and take corrective measures in accordance with the status information. 120-. (canceled)21. A system comprising:a first electromechanical brake actuator controller;a second electromechanical brake actuator controller;a first communication channel in communication with the first electromechanical brake actuator controller and the second electromechanical brake actuator controller;a first electromechanical brake actuator associated with a plate in electrical communication with the first electromechanical brake actuator controller;a second electromechanical brake actuator associated with the plate in electrical communication with the second electromechanical brake actuator controller;wherein the first electromechanical brake actuator controller transmits status information pertaining to the first electromechanical brake actuator to the second electromechanical brake actuator controller via the first communication channel; andwherein the second electromechanical brake actuator controller commands the second electromechanical brake actuator responsive to the status information pertaining to the first electromechanical brake actuator.22. The system of claim 21 , wherein the status information comprises at least one of a commanded force or a brake actuator position.23. The system of claim 21 , thither comprising a first brake system controller in electrical ...

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Номер записи: 24
14-11-2013 дата публикации

BRAKING DEVICE FOR A PASSENGER CONVEYOR

Номер: US20130299285A1
Автор: LAZAR David, VRSECKY Martin
Принадлежит:

This invention relates to a braking device () for a passenger conveyor comprising at least one movable part (). The braking device () comprises a braking element () having a braking portion () engageable with the movable part () of the passenger conveyor. The braking element () is movable in a first direction into a position in which the braking portion () engages with said movable part () of the passenger conveyor. The braking element (), in a state in which the braking portion () engages with the movable part () of the passenger conveyor, is movable in a second direction from a position of initial engagement of the braking portion () into a braking position of the braking element (). The movement in the second direction is driven by movement of the movable part () of the passenger conveyor. 127-. (canceled)28. A braking device for a passenger conveyor having at least one moveable part with at least one projection on a side of the moveable part , the projection projecting away from a surface of the moveable part at least partially in a direction that is generally parallel to an axis of rotation about which the moveable part rotates , the braking device comprising:a braking element having a braking portion that is selectively engageable with the moving part,the braking element being moveable in a first direction into an engagement position where the braking element engages the projection on the moveable part,the braking element being moveable in a second, different direction from the engagement position to a braking position, the braking element moving into the braking position responsive to movement of the moveable part urging the braking element toward the braking position,the braking element blocking movement of the moveable part beyond the braking position once the braking element reaches the braking position, anda stop member that an abutment surface of the braking element is received against in the braking position, engagement between the stop member and the ...

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Номер записи: 25
05-12-2013 дата публикации

Hydraulic control arrangement for an automatic transmission

Номер: US20130319806A1
Автор: Henrik Kalczynski, Joerg Schindler, Markus Brandenburg, Michael Baraga, Thomas Kull
Принадлежит: DAIMLER AG

In a hydraulic control arrangement for an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle having a parking lock activation system wherein operating fluid is supplied via a parking lock slide valve to a first parking lock pressure chamber for moving a parking lock-up piston in one direction into a locking position or moving the parking lock piston in an opposite direction, whereby operating fluid is released from the first parking lock pressure chamber via a discharge slide valve by way of which the first parking brake pressure chamber is connected to a tank for releasing the parking lock-up.

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Номер записи: 26
30-01-2014 дата публикации

PARKING LOCK CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20140032073A1
Автор: Hasegawa Junichi, Yamauchi Yasuhiro
Принадлежит:

In a parking lock control device of a vehicle of the present invention, when a parking lock activation compound is outputted, either one of the parking lock mechanisms is activated. When the steering wheel is steered to a right hand side, the left side parking lock mechanism is activated. When the steering wheel is steered to a left hand side, the right side parking lock mechanism is activated. Thus, power consumption is suppressed. In a case where the vehicle moves when only the one parking lock mechanism is activated, the other parking lock mechanism is also activated. 1. A parking lock control device of a vehicle comprising:a right side parking lock mechanism that is provided at a right wheel that is driven by a right side motor;a left side parking lock mechanism that is provided at a left wheel that is driven by a left side motor;a parking lock controller that, when a parking lock activation command is outputted, activates either one of the parking lock mechanisms; anda steering wheel turning angle detecting unit that detects a steering angle of a steering wheel, andthe parking lock controller being configured to, when the steering wheel is steered to a right hand side, activate the left side parking lock mechanism, and when the steering wheel is steered to a left hand side, activate the right side parking lock mechanism.2. The parking lock control device of the vehicle as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:a vehicle behavior detecting unit that detects a vehicle behavior after the activation command is outputted to the one parking lock mechanism, and whereinthe parking lock controller is configured to, when a movement of the vehicle is detected after outputting the activation command to the one parking lock mechanism, also output the activation command to the other parking lock mechanism.3. The parking lock control device of the vehicle as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:a counting unit that counts the number of times each of the right and left ...

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Номер записи: 27
30-01-2014 дата публикации

PARKING LOCK CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20140032074A1
Автор: Hasegawa Junichi, Yamauchi Yasuhiro
Принадлежит:

In a parking lock control device of a vehicle of the present invention, when a parking lock activation command is outputted, either one of parking lock mechanisms is activated. In this state, a movement of the vehicle is estimated or detected, and when the vehicle movement is a predetermined amount or more, the parking lock control device generates a torque that suppresses the vehicle movement by the motor connected to the other parking lock mechanism. Power consumption associated with the parking lock is then suppressed. 1. A parking lock control device of a vehicle comprising:a right side parking lock mechanism that is provided at a right wheel that is driven by a right side motor;a left side parking lock mechanism that is provided at a left wheel that is driven by a left side motor;a parking lock controller that, when a parking lock activation command is outputted, activates either one of the parking lock mechanisms; anda vehicle behavior detecting unit that estimates or detects a movement of the vehicle in a case where only the one parking lock mechanism is activated, andthe parking lock controller being configured to, when the estimated or detected vehicle movement is a predetermined amount or more, generate a torque that suppresses the vehicle movement by the motor connected to the other parking lock mechanism.2. The parking lock control device of the vehicle as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:the parking lock controller is configured to, when judged that the vehicle movement is suppressed by the motor, activate the other parking lock mechanism.3. The parking lock control device of the vehicle as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:the vehicle behavior detecting unit detects the vehicle movement according to a rotation of the motor that corresponds to an unlocked side wheel.4. The parking lock control device of the vehicle as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:the parking lock controller performs, to generate the torque, a rotation speed feedback control of the motor ...

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Номер записи: 28
06-02-2014 дата публикации

SAFETY DEVICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

Номер: US20140039786A1
Автор: Rath Enrico, Schleicher Roman
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A safety device for motor vehicles is provided having a sensor system for locating objects in the area in front of the vehicle and at least in the lateral surroundings of the vehicle, a prediction unit for detecting a risk of collision with an object coming from the side, a detection unit for detecting an area in front of the vehicle which is clear of potential collision objects, and a control unit which is configured to suppress braking of the host vehicle when a risk of collision with an object coming from the side is detected and when the area in front of the vehicle is recognized as being clear if this would presumably make a collision with the object coming from the side avoidable. A method for intervening in the longitudinal guidance of a motor vehicle is also provided. 1. A safety device for a motor vehicle , comprisinga sensor system to locate objects in an area in front of the vehicle and at least in lateral surroundings of the vehicle;a prediction unit to detect a risk of collision with an object coming from a side of the vehicle;a detection unit to detect an area clear of potential collision objects in front of the vehicle; anda control unit configured to suppress braking of the vehicle when a risk of collision with an object coming from the side is detected, and when the area in front of the vehicle is recognized as being clear, if this would make a collision with the object coming from the side avoidable.2. The safety device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the control unit is configured to at least one of: i) suppress braking of the vehicle when the risk of collision with the object coming from the side is detected and when the area in front of the vehicle is recognized as being clear claim 1 , and ii) induce acceleration of the vehicle if this would make it possible to avoid a collision with the object coming from the side.3. The safety device as recited in claim 2 , wherein the control unit is configured to induce acceleration of the vehicle when a ...

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Номер записи: 29
20-02-2014 дата публикации

TRAILBRAKING

Номер: US20140052358A1
Автор: Engelman Jerry H., Trombley Roger Arnold
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies

A system for trailbraking includes a velocity sensor providing a velocity output signal, a second sensor providing a second output signal and a trailbraking controller for receiving the velocity output signal and the second output signal. The trailbraking controller will provide an output control signal conditioned by the velocity output signal and the second output signal when indicative of an emergency avoidance maneuver. A method for trailbraking is provided. 1. A trailbraking control system for a vehicle comprising:a velocity sensor providing a velocity output signal;a second sensor providing a second output signal indicative of an emergency avoidance maneuver; anda trailbraking controller providing a braking control signal conditioned by the velocity output signal and the second output signal, the braking control signal is implemented for a duration of time during braking when tire lateral force and tire slip angle exhibit linear behavior.2. The trailbraking control system as recited in further comprising at least one brake for receiving the braking control signal.3. The trailbraking control system as recited in wherein the at least one brake includes a front left brake claim 2 , a front right brake claim 2 , a rear left brake and a rear right brake for receiving the braking control signal.4. The trailbraking control system as recited in wherein the braking control signal is distributed proportionally to the front brakes and the rear brakes.5. The trailbraking control system as recited in wherein the braking control signal is distributed claim 3 , proportionally to the left brakes and the right brakes.6. The trailbraking control system as recited in wherein the braking control signal is individually distributed to the brakes.7. The trailbraking control system as recited in wherein the second sensor is one of a steering wheel sensor claim 1 , a lateral acceleration sensor or a closing obstacle distance device.8. The trailbraking control system as recited in ...

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Номер записи: 30
27-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING A PARKING BRAKE IN A VEHICLE

Номер: US20140058642A1
Автор: Bieltz Karsten, Hauber Simon
Принадлежит:

A method for operating a parking brake having an electromechanical braking device, which includes an electric brake motor, the electromechanical braking device being re-applied in order to generate a clamping force again in the case of a fault of the release process of the electromotive braking device. 113-. (canceled)14. A method for operating a parking brake , the parking brake including an electromechanical braking device having an electric brake motor , the method comprising:re-applying, in the case of a fault of a release process of the parking brake in which a clamping force generated by the electromechanical braking device is reduced, the electromechanical braking device to generate a clamping force again.15. The method as recited in claim 14 , wherein the electric brake motor of the electromechanical braking device is switched off after a nominal clamping force is achieved.16. The method as recited in claim 14 , wherein the electric brake motor is opened before a clamping force of the electric motor is generated again until freewheeling operation of the electric brake motor is achieved.17. The method as recited in claim 14 , wherein a hydraulic vehicle brake is activated in the case of an interruption of the release process.18. The method as recited in claim 14 , wherein the parking brake includes two electromechanical braking devices claim 14 , each of which has an electric brake motor.19. The method as recited in claim 18 , wherein the two electromechanical braking devices are displaced simultaneously in one of: i) a direction of a release position claim 18 , or ii) a clamping position after the occurrence of a fault.20. The method as recited in claim 18 , wherein the two electromechanical braking devices are moved in a direction of a release position or a clamping position at staggered intervals after the occurrence of a fault.21. The method as recited in claim 20 , wherein an electric brake motor persists in its instantaneous position after the ...

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Номер записи: 31
13-03-2014 дата публикации

Ball Bearing Braking Apparatus

Номер: US20140069749A1
Автор: Khuu Thomas K.
Принадлежит: CARTTRONICS, LLC

A wheel braking apparatus includes components that inhibit the rotation of a wheel when a ball bearing is placed in a braking position between a bearing wall of a non-rotating component and a bearing barrier of a hub interface component that is at least resistively connected to a hub of the wheel. In response to a wireless signal, the ball bearing is moved from a non-braking position and allowed to travel to a braking position between a bearing barrier of one side of a bearing groove and the bearing wall of the non-rotating component. 1. A braking apparatus comprising:a rotating component comprising a rotating component feature;a non-rotating component comprising a bearing wall, rotating component configured to rotate relative to the non-rotating component unless the braking apparatus is in a braking configuration and a ball bearing is in a braking position where the ball bearing is positioned between the rotating component feature and the bearing wall;a bearing release mechanism configured to release the ball bearing from a non-braking position and allow the ball bearing to travel to the bearing groove; andelectronics configured to actuate the release mechanism to release the ball bearing in response to detection of a wireless signal.2. A braking apparatus in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the ball bearing is magnetic and the bearing release mechanism comprises a mechanical actuator that is magnetically attractive to the ball bearing and wherein the mechanical actuator is configured to move the ball bearing to the non-braking position using at least magnetic force.3. A braking apparatus in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the ball bearing moves to the braking position at least partially due to gravity.4. A braking apparatus in accordance with claim 3 , wherein the ball bearing moves to the braking position at least partially due rotation of the rotating feature.5. A braking apparatus in accordance with claim 4 , wherein the bearing release mechanism comprises:a ...

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Номер записи: 32
20-03-2014 дата публикации

BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR POWER-DRIVEN HAND-HELD CUTTING DEVICE

Номер: US20140080672A1
Автор: Lindblad Johan, Rosberg Björn, Svensson Morgan
Принадлежит: HUSQVARNA AB

A brake assembly () for a hand-held power-driven cutting device () is provided comprising a movably arranged lever (), at least being movable between a first- and a second position, a brake member (), and a brake element () connected to or forming one unit with a rotatable part () of a transmission of the cutting device (), wherein the brake member () is movable between a non-activated position and an activated position, and wherein the brake member () is arranged to engage with the brake element () in the activated position to prevent rotation of the rotatable part (). The brake assembly () further comprising a holding mechanism () arranged to hold the brake member () in the non-activated position when the lever () is in the first position, and a first resilient element () arranged to bias the brake member () towards the activated position, and wherein the brake member () is arranged to be released from the holding mechanism () as a response to the lever () coming into the second position, and wherein when released the brake member () is adapted to be forced towards the activated position by means of the first resilient element (), and wherein the brake member () is arranged to engage with a structure () of the brake element () in said activated position so as to prevent rotation of the brake element (). 1. A brake assembly for a hand-held power-driven cutting device comprising:a movably arranged lever, at least being movable between a first- and a second position,a brake member, anda brake element connected to or forming one unit with a rotatable part of a transmission of the cutting device, wherein the brake member is movable between a non-activated position and an activated position, and wherein the brake member is arranged to engage with the brake element in the activated position to prevent rotation of the rotatable part, the brake assembly further comprising:a holding mechanism arranged to hold the brake member in the non-activated position when the lever is ...

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Номер записи: 33
10-04-2014 дата публикации

POWER TOOL BRAKE MECHANISM

Номер: US20140097048A1
Автор: Esenwein Florian, Lutz Manfred, Maute Joerg, Schadow Joachim, Wiker Juergen
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A power tool brake mechanism, in particular a portable power tool brake mechanism, includes at least one mechanical brake unit that has at least one brake element mounted rotatably about a rotation axis and at least one actuating unit that has at least one movably mounted actuating element. The actuating unit is configured to activate and/or deactivate the brake unit. The power tool brake mechanism further includes at least one movement converting unit that has at least one movement converting element configured to convert a movement of the actuating element into a movement of a counter-brake element of the brake unit. The movement of the counter-brake element is at least in a direction that is different from a direction extending along the rotation axis of the brake element. 1. A power-tool braking device , comprising:at least one mechanical braking unit having at least one braking element mounted so as to be rotatable about a rotation axis;at least one actuating unit having at least one movably mounted actuating element, the actuating unit being configured to one or more of activate and deactivate the braking unit; andat least one movement conversion unit having at least one movement conversion element configured to convert a movement of the actuating element into a movement of a counter-braking element of the braking unit, at least in a direction that differs from a direction extending along the rotation axis of the braking element.2. The power-tool braking device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the movement conversion element is pivotably mounted.3. The power-tool braking device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the braking unit has at least one spring element configured to apply a spring force to the counter-braking element in the direction of the braking element.4. The power-tool braking device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the movement conversion element is configured as a rocker having a pivot axis that is at least substantially perpendicular to the rotation ...

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Номер записи: 34
01-01-2015 дата публикации

INTERNAL PARK BRAKE SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD

Номер: US20150001034A1
Автор: Drennen David, FRENCH ROBERT, Klode Harald, Rehfus Kevin
Принадлежит:

A park brake system for an electric motor actuator is provided. The system may comprise a micro-motor, and one or more gears. The system may be configured to exert a radial force on a shaft of the electric motor actuator to lock the actuator. Moreover, in various embodiments, the system may be bi-stable.

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Номер записи: 35
07-01-2016 дата публикации

PARKING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20160001751A1
Автор: IWATA Akihito, NAKA Kenichi, TAKEI Tadamasa
Принадлежит: AISIN AW CO., LTD.

A parking device for a vehicle has a parking rod which is movably driven from a position in which a parking gear is engaged to a position in which the engagement of the parking gear is released, a rotational lever which movably drives the parking rod, a drive device which rotationally drives the rotational lever, an elastic member which urges the rotational lever in a direction opposite from a direction in which the rotational lever is rotationally driven, and engagement device having an engaging portion in which the engaging portion is engaged with an engaged portion, in a position where the parking gear is engaged, which is provided at an end surface of the rotational lever which follows the radial direction of rotation. 17-. (canceled)8. A parking device for a vehicle , comprising:a parking rod which is movably driven from a position in which a parking gear is engaged to a position in which the engagement of the parking gear is released;a rotational lever which movably drives the parking rod;a drive device which rotationally drives the rotational lever;an elastic member which urges the rotational lever in a direction opposite from a direction in which the rotational lever is rotationally driven; andengagement device having an engaging portion, whereinthe engaging portion is engaged with an engaged portion, in a position where the parking gear is engaged, the engaged portion being provided at an end surface of the rotational lever which follows the radial direction of rotation.9. The parking device for a vehicle according to claim 8 , whereinthe elastic member urges the rotational lever to be rotated in a first rotating direction such that the parking rod is movably driven from a position in which the engagement of the parking gear is released to a position in which the parking gear is engaged by the rotational lever, andthe engaging portion urges the rotational lever in a direction toward the rotational center of the rotational lever, and urges the rotational ...

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Номер записи: 36
05-01-2017 дата публикации

VEHICLE TRANSAXLE AND PARKING ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20170001604A1
Автор: AL-REGIB EMAD, EISZLER MATTHEW STEPHEN, GAW RONALD, KUCHTA GERARD PATRICK, LIGHT BRIAN RICHARD, RICHARDSON ERIC S., Spaulding Todd Curtis
Принадлежит:

A transaxle and a parking actuator assembly are provided. The parking actuator assembly may include an actuator, a rack, and the biasing member. The actuator may include a pin biased towards an extended position. The rack may be configured to carry a parking rod and may define first and second ramped recesses each configured to receive the pin. The biasing member may be coupled with the rack and may be configured to bias the parking rod towards engagement with a parking mechanism. 1. A transaxle comprising:a housing; and a solenoid including a pin biased towards an extended position,', 'a rack operatively coupled to a parking rod and defining first and second ramped recesses each configured to receive the pin, wherein the rack and solenoid are arranged such that while the rack moves between extended and retracted positions, the pin rides along the ramped recesses as the recesses move relative to the pin, and', 'a biasing member coupled with the rack and configured to bias the rack towards a parking mechanism., 'a parking actuator assembly disposed within the housing and including'}2. The transaxle of wherein the first ramped recess corresponds to the extended position of the rack and the second ramped recess corresponds to the retracted position of the rack.3. The transaxle of wherein the parking actuator assembly is in communication with a control module configured to provide a signal indicative of a transmission range.4. The transaxle of wherein the parking actuator assembly further includes a drive motor assembly configured to engage the rack claim 3 , wherein the drive motor assembly and the solenoid are arranged such that in response to a signal indicative of a change of the transmission from a park position to a non-park position claim 3 , the solenoid is deactivated and the drive motor assembly translates the rack from the extended position to the retracted position and while the rack translates claim 3 , the pin rides along a surface of the first ramped ...

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Номер записи: 37
04-01-2018 дата публикации

LANE DEPARTURE PREVENTION DEVICE

Номер: US20180001876A1
Автор: Oikawa Yoshitaka
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A lane departure prevention device includes: a travelling state recognition unit; a lane line recognition unit; a departure determination unit; a yaw moment calculation unit configured to calculate a target trajectory and a target yaw moment; a direction determination unit configured to determine the departure avoidance direction; a direction alignment determination unit configured to determine the turning direction of the vehicle by the target yaw moment coincides with the departure avoidance direction; and a braking force control unit configured to control the braking forces of the vehicle. In a case where the direction alignment determination unit determines that the results of determinations coincide with each other, the braking force control unit perform a braking force control, and in a case where the direction alignment determination unit doesn't determine that the results of determinations coincide with each other, the braking force control unit doesn't perform the braking force control. 1. A lane departure prevention device comprising:a travelling state recognition unit configured to recognize a travelling state of a vehicle based on results of detection by an external sensor and an internal sensor of the vehicle;a lane line recognition unit configured to recognize lane lines of a travelling lane in which the vehicle travels based on the result of detection by the external sensor;a departure determination unit configured to determine whether or not the vehicle departs from the travelling lane based on the travelling state and the lane lines;a yaw moment calculation unit configured to calculate a target trajectory based on the travelling state and the lane lines and calculate a target yaw moment which is a yaw moment causing the vehicle to travel along the target trajectory in a case where the departure determination unit determines that the vehicle departs from the travelling lane;a direction determination unit configured to determine whether a departure ...

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Номер записи: 38
01-01-2015 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR AUTONOMOUS BRAKING OF A VEHICLE FOLLOWING COLLISION

Номер: US20150006053A1
Автор: Burgio Gilberto, Clark Todd N., Farmer Shweta M., Hammoud Hassen, Hofmann Otto, Lakehal-ayat Mohsen, Lu Jianbo, Schaefer Roland, Shomsky Jason
Принадлежит:

A method for controlling a vehicle braking system includes commanding vehicle brakes to provide braking torque based on a driver braking request in response to a detected collision and an anticipated application of a driver-actuated brake pedal after the collision. The method additionally includes activating the vehicle brakes in the absence of application of the brake pedal in response to a subsequent application and release of the brake pedal while a motion sensor reading exceeds a predefined threshold. 120-. (canceled)21. A method of controlling a vehicle , comprising:in response to a detected collision and an anticipated application of a driver-actuated brake pedal after the collision, commanding vehicle brakes to provide braking torque based on a driver braking request; andin response to a subsequent application and release of the brake pedal while a motion sensor reading exceeds a predefined threshold, activating the vehicle brakes in the absence of application of the brake pedal.22. The method of claim 21 , further comprising:in response to the motion sensor reading falling below the predefined threshold and the brakes being activated in the absence of application of the brake pedal, releasing the vehicle brakes.23. The method of claim 21 , further comprising:in response to a driver application of a gas pedal and the brakes being activated in the absence of application of the brake pedal, releasing the vehicle brakes.24. The method of claim 21 , further comprising:in response to a predetermined time interval elapsing after the detected collision and the brakes being activated in the absence of application of the brake pedal, releasing the vehicle brakes.25. The method of claim 21 , further comprising:in response to a detected collision and no anticipated application of the brake pedal after the collision, commanding the vehicle brakes to provide braking torque in the absence of application of the brake pedal.26. The method of claim 21 , further comprising:in ...

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Номер записи: 39
08-01-2015 дата публикации

LOCKING UNIT, IN PARTICULAR FOR A PARKING LOCK OF AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Номер: US20150008092A1
Автор: Mang Helmut, Scherer Georg
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a locking unit, in particular for a parking lock of an automatic transmission, for locking the motion of a piston that can be moved by a drive, in particular a piston to which pressure can be applied, wherein the locking unit has an electromagnet and at least one catch element and the catch element interacts with the armature or armature rod of the electromagnet or with a bolt or bolt ring retained by the armature or armature rod or arranged on the armature or armature rod and the piston has at least two catch receptacles at a distance from each other and the piston can be fixed in different positions of the piston by the stopping interaction of the catch element with the respective catch receptacle. The invention further relates to a transmission equipped with the locking unit. 1. A locking unit for locking motion of a piston that can be moved by a drive comprising:an electromagnet and at least one catch element, wherein the catch element interacts with (a) an armature or an armature rod of the electromagnet or (b) with a bolt or a bolt ring that is (i) retained by the armature or the armature rod or (ii) arranged on the armature or armature rod, and whereinthe piston has at least two catch receptacles located, respectively, at a distance from each other, and whereinthe piston is arranged to be fixed in different positions of the piston by the stopping interaction of the catch element with each of the respective catch receptacle.2. The locking unit according to claim 1 , wherein the catch receptacles are arranged axially spaced apart on the piston claim 1 , and the piston has an axial extention aligned in an acting direction of the electromagnet and wherein the axial extention receives the catch receptacles.3. The locking unit according to claim 2 , wherein (a) the extension is formed as a separate element that is (i) arranged to be connected to the piston or (ii) defines an element that is integrally connected with the piston claim 2 , or ...

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Номер записи: 40
14-01-2016 дата публикации

FAILURE TOLERANT VEHICLE SPEED

Номер: US20160009259A1
Автор: Joyce John P., Lauffer Scott J., Worrel Peter Francis
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

An autonomous vehicle control sub-system includes first and second brake control modules that are communicatively and electrically connected to one another and a plurality of wheel-speed sensors communicatively connected to the first brake control module. The first module is programmed to receive wheel-speed data from the wheel-speed sensors. The second module is programmed to process the wheel-speed data in the event of a failure in the first module. 1. A system , comprising an autonomous vehicle control sub-system , comprising:first and second brake control modules that are communicatively and electrically connected to one another;a plurality of wheel-speed sensors communicatively connected to the first brake control module;wherein the first module is programmed to receive wheel-speed data from the wheel-speed sensors, and the second module is programmed to process the wheel-speed data in the event of a failure in the first module.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first module and the second module are each programmed to provide a signal claim 1 , based at least in part on the wheel-speed data claim 1 , to a brake actuator in the vehicle.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , upon detecting a failure claim 1 , the first module is programmed to use the wheel-speed data to calculate at least one wheel-speed claim 1 , and provide the at least one wheel-speed to the second module.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , upon detecting a failure claim 1 , the first module is programmed to provide the wheel-speed data to the second module via modulated electrical signals claim 1 , and the second module is programmed to calculate wheel-speeds based on the modulated electrical signals.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , upon detecting a failure claim 1 , the first module is programmed to receive wheel-speed data from fewer than all of the wheel-speed sensors.6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a powertrain control module programmed to ...

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Номер записи: 41
08-01-2015 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE

Номер: US20150012198A1
Автор: Kumazawa Hidehiko
Принадлежит:

A device controls a vehicle moving around a parking lot and communicates a signal with a facility transceiver placed on the parking lot. The device comprises a vehicle transceiver installed in the vehicle that transmits the signal to the facility transceiver and receivers the signal from the facility transceiver. The device further comprises a determiner that determines a prohibited direction based on the signal communicated between the facility transceiver and the vehicle transceiver prior to a parking maneuver in the parking lot. The device further comprises a controller that regulates a movement of the vehicle if the vehicle is in the prohibited direction. 1. A device for controlling a vehicle moving around a parking lot and for communicating a signal with a facility transceiver placed on the parking lot , comprising:a vehicle transceiver installed in the vehicle that transmits the signal to the facility transceiver and receivers the signal from the facility transceiver;a determiner that determines a prohibited direction based on the signal communicated between the facility transceiver and the vehicle transceiver prior to a parking maneuver in the parking lot; anda controller that regulates a movement of the vehicle if the vehicle is in the prohibited direction.2. The device for controlling vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe facility transceiver further comprises a switching unit that switches a power mode between a normal power mode and a lower power mode, whereinthe normal power mode is responsible to be continued for a time period from receiving the signal from the vehicle transceiver until finishing transmitting the signal to the vehicle transceiver, whereinthe lower power mode is responsible for enabling receiving the signal from the vehicle transceiver with a power lower than that of the normal power mode.3. The device for controlling vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the facility transceiver further comprises at least one of a receiver booster ...

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Номер записи: 42
14-01-2021 дата публикации

PARKING LOCK DEVICE FOR BLOCKING A ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT IN A DRIVE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20210010593A1
Автор: Greb Peter, Mán Lászlo
Принадлежит: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG

A parking lock device includes a parking lock gear, a parking lock pawl, a control contour, and a contour following element for bearing against the control contour. The parking lock gear includes radially extending teeth with tooth gaps lying therebetween. The parking lock pawl has a portion arranged for radially engaging into one of the tooth gaps for blocking rotational movement of the parking lock gear. The control contour has a section extending in a rotational direction of the parking lock gear in a manner which differs from a circular path. During relative rotational movement between the parking lock gear and the parking lock pawl, the contour following element rotates relative to and bears against the control contour, forcing the contour following element to move the parking lock pawl with a radially inwardly directed movement component, deeply engaging the parking lock pawl in one of the tooth gaps.

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Номер записи: 43
03-02-2022 дата публикации

DRIVING ASSISTANCE DEVICE

Номер: US20220032883A1
Автор: ITO Shogo, KONDO Kumiko, Tochigi Kohei
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

There is provided a driving assistance device that executes deceleration assistance of a host vehicle when a relative situation between a deceleration object in front of the host vehicle and the host vehicle satisfies a preset deceleration assistance precondition and a driver of the host vehicle does not operate an accelerator and a brake, the driving assistance device including a first deceleration assistance execution unit configured to execute a first deceleration assistance when the deceleration assistance precondition is satisfied in a state in which the driver of the host vehicle does not operate the accelerator and the brake, and a second deceleration assistance execution unit configured to execute a second deceleration assistance when the driver releases the accelerator or the brake in a state in which the deceleration assistance precondition is satisfied. 1. A driving assistance device that executes deceleration assistance of a host vehicle when a relative situation between a deceleration object in front of the host vehicle and the host vehicle satisfies a preset deceleration assistance precondition and a driver of the host vehicle does not operate an accelerator and a brake , the driving assistance device comprising:a first deceleration assistance execution unit configured to execute a first deceleration assistance when the deceleration assistance precondition is satisfied in a state in which the driver of the host vehicle does not operate the accelerator and the brake; anda second deceleration assistance execution unit configured to execute a second deceleration assistance when the driver releases the accelerator or the brake in a state in which the deceleration assistance precondition is satisfied,wherein the first deceleration assistance and the second deceleration assistance are different in at least one of a deceleration upper limit value, a deceleration jerk upper limit value, or a deceleration assistance start timing.2. The driving assistance device ...

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Номер записи: 44
19-01-2017 дата публикации

HYDRAULIC PARK GEAR ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20170016533A1
Автор: Gunderson Joel H.
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A park gear and pawl assembly for a vehicle transmission includes a park gear, a hydraulic control passage, a park pawl, a hydraulic pump, an abutment assembly, a park rod, and a hydraulic actuator. The park gear is fixed for common rotation to an output shaft of the transmission. The hydraulic passage is integrated into a housing of the transmission. The park pawl is engaged with the park gear when the park pawl is in a first position. The hydraulic pump includes an input member and output port. The input member is drivingly connected to the output shaft of the transmission and the output port is in communication with the hydraulic. The park rod at least partially disposed in the abutment assembly. The hydraulic actuator axially actuated via hydraulic fluid pressure in the hydraulic passage. 1. A park gear and pawl assembly for a vehicle transmission , the assembly comprising:a park gear fixed for common rotation to an output shaft of the transmission;a hydraulic passage integrated into a housing of the transmission;a park pawl, and wherein the park pawl is engagable with the park gear;a hydraulic pump having an input member and output port, and wherein the input member is drivingly connected to the output shaft of the transmission, the output port is in communication with the hydraulic passage, and the hydraulic pump outputs hydraulic fluid having a first pressure and a first flow rate;an abutment assembly having a slot and a bore, and wherein the park pawl is disposed in the slot when the park pawl is disengaged from the park gear; anda hydraulic actuator having a piston, a piston rod, an apply chamber and an input port, and wherein the piston is drivingly connected for common axial movement with the piston rod, the apply chamber is in communication with the hydraulic passage through the input port, and the piston rod is translated to engage the parking pawl when the hydraulic passage is pressurized and the parking pawl is disposed with the slot of the abutment ...

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Номер записи: 45
19-01-2017 дата публикации

VEHICULAR PARKING LOCK DEVICE

Номер: US20170016535A1
Автор: ISHIKAWA Yutaka, Mochizuki Tetsuya, Mukai Tomoaki, Tachibanada Yuya, YOSHIDA Shunsuke
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

In a vehicular parking lock device, supplying a hydraulic pressure from pressure regulation of a line pressure by a linear solenoid valve to a hydraulic brake via a switching valve operated by a first solenoid valve enables a transmission to carry out a shift change. If desired that a parking lock is not operated when an engine stops, the hydraulic pressure stored under pressure in an accumulator is discharged to a drain oil passage by connecting the linear solenoid valve selectively to the drain oil passage by the first solenoid valve, thereby making it possible to prevent the hydraulic pressure stored under pressure in the accumulator from being supplied to a locking oil chamber at the other end of the hydraulic actuator. The first solenoid valve is used for both controlling the operation of the hydraulic brake and discharge of the hydraulic pressure stored under pressure in the accumulator. 15.-. (canceled)6. A vehicular parking lock device in which an automatic transmission that comprises a plurality of hydraulic engagement devices and changes a speed of a driving force from a drive source and outputs the driving force includes a hydraulic actuator that can restrain rotation of a parking gear connected to a wheel and a hydraulic circuit that controls operation of the hydraulic actuator , whereinthe hydraulic circuit comprisesa normally open first solenoid valve that supplies a line pressure from a hydraulic pressure supply source to an unlocking oil chamber at one end of the hydraulic actuator in order to drive the hydraulic actuator to a parking lock release position,an accumulator in which a pressure is stored by the line pressure,a normally open second solenoid valve that supplies a hydraulic pressure from the accumulator to a locking oil chamber at the other end of the hydraulic actuator in order to drive the hydraulic actuator to a parking lock operation position,a linear solenoid valve that is connected to the hydraulic pressure supply source and the ...

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Номер записи: 46
25-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR GUIDING PARKING MODE IN REMOTE AUTOMATIC PARKING SUPPORT SYSTEM

Номер: US20180022345A1
Автор: Jung Chan Hee, Kim Jun Soo, Kim Sung Yun, Seo Gil Won, Yang Wan Seok
Принадлежит:

A method for guiding a parking mode in a remote automatic parking support system is provided. The remote automatic parking support system includes a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode, automatic parking is performed based on a parking request from a smart key or a smartphone of a driver positioned extraneous to a vehicle and in the second mode, automatic parking is performed based on a parking request from a switch mounted within the vehicle. The vehicle is guided in first mode or the second mode based on a surrounding environment, thereby providing optimal convenience to the driver. 1. A method for guiding a vehicle in a parking mode in a remote automatic parking support system , comprising:detecting, by a processor, a surrounding environment when a parking space is detected;guiding, by the processor, the vehicle in a first parking mode in which automatic parking is performed based on a parking request from a driver terminal positioned extraneous to a vehicle or a second mode in which automatic parking is performed based on a parking request from a switch mounted within the vehicle, based on the detected surrounding environment; andperforming, by the processor, automatic parking in a parking mode selected by a driver.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the detecting of the surrounding environment claim 1 , at least one selected from the group consisting of: a width of the parking space claim 1 , a weather condition claim 1 , an outdoor temperature claim 1 , and a parking state of a neighbor vehicle is detected.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , in the guiding of the vehicle claim 2 , when the width of the parking space is less than a reference value claim 2 , the vehicle is guided in the first parking mode.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , in the guiding of the vehicle claim 2 , when rain is detected claim 2 , when the outdoor temperature exceeds a first threshold value claim 2 , and when ...

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Номер записи: 47
25-01-2018 дата публикации

PAWL RETURN SPRING WITH INACTIVE COILS

Номер: US20180023650A1
Автор: PAI Mihir M., Spaulding Todd Curtis, Wyatt Susan
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A pawl return spring includes a surface contacting portion adapted to contact a transmission housing. The surface contacting portion includes a first connection region and a second connection region opposite the first connection region. The pawl return spring includes an active coil region connected to the first connection region and disposed about a central longitudinal axis to provide torsional effort to the system. The pawl return spring also includes an inactive coil region connected to the second connection region and disposed about the central longitudinal axis that does not provide torsional effort to the system. 1. A pawl return spring , comprising:a surface contacting portion adapted to contact a transmission housing, the surface contacting portion comprising a first connection region and a second connection region opposite the first connection region;an active coil region connected to the first connection region and disposed about a central longitudinal axis; andan inactive coil region connected to the second connection region and disposed about the central longitudinal axis.2. The pawl return spring of claim 1 , further comprising a pawl engagement member connected to the active coil region and adapted to engage a surface of a pawl to ground the active coil region.3. The pawl return spring of claim 2 , wherein the active coil region comprises a torsion spring configured to deflect under load applied to the pawl engagement member.4. The pawl return spring of claim 2 , wherein the inactive coil region comprises an ungrounded end portion claim 2 , and wherein the inactive coil region does not deflect under load applied to the pawl engagement member.5. The pawl return spring of claim 1 , wherein the inactive coil region is axially spaced apart from the active coil region along the central longitudinal axis.6. The pawl return spring of claim 5 , wherein the active and inactive coil regions are axially spaced apart to receive a park pawl between the active and ...

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Номер записи: 48
23-01-2020 дата публикации

Arrangement of a Parking Lock in a Vehicular Transmission

Номер: US20200023818A1
Автор: Christian Michel, Gert Hanker
Принадлежит: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG

A parking lock in a vehicle transmission includes a locking mechanism for locking and releasing a parking interlock gear ( 1 ) and an actuating unit. The actuating unit is coupled via a coupling mechanism to the locking mechanism in order to actuate the locking mechanism between an interlock position and a release position of the parking interlock gear ( 1 ). The parking lock is arranged on an intermediate plate ( 2 ) in a housing of the vehicle transmission.

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Номер записи: 49
29-01-2015 дата публикации

PARKING LOCK ARRANGEMENT AND MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSMISSION

Номер: US20150027846A1
Автор: Märklen Michael
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A parking lock arrangement for a motor vehicle transmission has a blocking arrangement actuatable between a release position and a blocking position. The blocking arrangement is designed to immobilise a motor vehicle in the blocking position. The parking lock arrangement has an arrangement for actuating the blocking arrangement. The actuating arrangement has a cam disc supported on a housing and driveable for rotation and has an actuating cam portion that extends over a first circumferential region of the cam disc that is greater than 5° and less than 180°. The actuating arrangement has a lever supported pivotably on the housing and coupled to the blocking arrangement. The lever is connected to a driving feature that is coupled to the cam disc, such that, when the cam disc is rotated, the driving feature is taken along by the actuating cam portion in such a way that the lever is pivoted in order to actuate the blocking arrangement. 1. Parking lock arrangement for a motor vehicle transmission , having a blocking arrangement , which can be actuated between a release position and a blocking position , wherein the blocking arrangement is designed to immobilise a motor vehicle in the blocking position , and having an actuating arrangement for actuating the blocking arrangement , wherein the actuating arrangement comprises:a housing,a cam disc, which is supported on the housing and is driveable around an axis of rotation and which has an actuating cam portion that extends over a first circumferential region of the cam disc that is greater than 5° and less than 180°, anda lever, which is supported pivotably on the housing and is coupled to the blocking arrangement, wherein the lever is connected to a driving feature that is coupled to the cam disc, such that, when the cam disc is rotated, the driving feature is taken along by the actuating cam portion in such a way that the lever is pivoted in order to actuate the blocking arrangement.2. Parking lock arrangement according ...

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Номер записи: 50
28-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING A PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICE, AND PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD

Номер: US20210025410A1
Автор: Dickten Sascha, Kühn Alexander, Maj Bartosz, Schmidt Robert, Stanojkovski Aleksandar
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A method for operating a pressure control device in a vehicle, in particular in a motor vehicle, wherein current is supplied by an energy source of the vehicle for operating the pressure control device, as a result of which the pressure control device carries out at least one pressure control function, for which at least two actuators of the pressure control device are actuated, wherein at least one current required at maximum for actuating the actuator is determined for each actuator and current budget management for actuating the actuators and/or for carrying out the pressure control functions is performed by the determined currents required at maximum. In addition, the invention relates to a pressure control device for carrying out the method. 1. A method for operating a pressure control device in a vehicle , the method comprising:supplying energy by an energy source of the vehicle in order to operate the pressure control device, as a result of which the pressure control device carries out at least one pressure control function, for which at least two actuators of the pressure control device are actuated, anddetermining at least one current required at maximum in order to actuate the actuator for each actuator and a current budget management for actuating the actuators and/or for carrying out the pressure control functions is performed by the determined currents required at maximum.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising determining the currents required at maximum takes place at a present time and therefore present maximum currents.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , for a predication claim 1 , determining the currents required at maximum takes place for a future time and therefore future maximum currents are determined.4. The method as claimed in claim 3 , further comprising ascertaining the future maximum currents takes place for different prespecified pressure control functions and a worst-case scenario for the future ...

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Номер записи: 51
23-01-2020 дата публикации

Method for Operating a Highly Automated or Fully Automated Vehicle

Номер: US20200026299A1
Автор: Mielenz Holger
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A method for operating an automated vehicle includes receiving environment data and determining and/or detecting a fire based on the environment data. The method further includes determining a distance of the fire from a road to be traveled by the vehicle and/or from a planned trajectory of the vehicle. The method further includes determining a danger level posed by the fire to the vehicle occupants based on the determined distance and providing an output signal for operating the vehicle based on the determined danger level. 1. A method for operating an automated vehicle , comprising:receiving environment data;determining and/or detecting a fire based on the environment data;determining a distance of the fire from a road to be traveled by the vehicle and/or from a planned trajectory of the vehicle;determining a danger level posed by the fire to the vehicle occupants based on the determined distance; andgenerating an output signal for operating the vehicle based on the determined danger level.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:decelerating the vehicle, based on the output signal, such that the vehicle comes to a stop at a safe distance from the fire when the determined danger level exceeds a predefined danger level.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the safe distance is determined based on the determined or detected fire.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the determination of the danger level includes classifying the danger level into predefined classes.5. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:obtaining the environment data using an infrared camera.6. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:determining a temperature of the fire, in particular a surface temperature of a burning object, based on the environment data.7. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:providing another signal to an external server and/or tele-operator when, based on the determined or detected fire, a road to be ...

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Номер записи: 52
24-04-2014 дата публикации

VEHICLE EMERGENCY EVACUATION DEVICE

Номер: US20140114536A1
Автор: Kawamata Shinya, Kobana Masumi, SASAKI Kazuya
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In an emergency evacuation device of a vehicle that executes an automatic vehicle stop control based on a command of a driver through a switch or a command input device in a driver's emergency, there is provided a structure of a switch or a command input device in which an area or a position in a spatial region possible or easy for the driver to access and/or an operation possible or easy for the driver to perform are taken into account. The inventive emergency evacuation device comprises a driver's physiological condition estimation portion that estimates a driver's physiological condition; a driver's command input portion, operated by the driver, that receives a driver's command input and outputs a command of an execution of an automatic vehicle stop control in accordance with the command input; and an automatic vehicle stop control portion that executes the automatic vehicle stop control in response to the command from the driver's command input portion, wherein based on the driver's physiological condition estimated in the driver's physiological condition estimation portion, the structure of the driver's command input portion, for example, the arrangement of receptor(s) of the driver's command input portion receiving the command from the driver is changed. 1. An emergency evacuation device that executes an automatic vehicle stop control of a vehicle , the device comprising:a driver's physiological condition estimation portion that estimates a physiological condition of a driver;a driver's command input portion that receives a command input of the driver for whether or not an execution of the automatic vehicle stop control is necessary, and outputs a command of an execution start of the automatic vehicle stop control based on the command input;an automatic vehicle stop control portion that executes the automatic vehicle stop control in response to the command from the driver's command input portion;wherein a structure of the driver command input portion is ...

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Номер записи: 53
31-01-2019 дата публикации

BRAKE TRIGGERING DEVICE FOR A ROBOT ARM

Номер: US20190030735A1
Автор: Chiu Sheng-Wen, Kuo Yao-Ting
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A brake triggering device for a robot arm is provided in the invention, and the brake triggering device includes a controlling plate with an enhanced structural strength by its annularly symmetrical structure. By designating an end of the ring-shaped controlling plate as a pivot and actuating the opposite end, a movable end, with a solenoid valve, pressing protrusions protruding from the two sides of an inner rim of the controlling plate can provide a greater torque for braking. 1. A brake triggering device for a robot arm , the brake triggering device comprising:a brake disk, a central shaft hole being formed on the brake disk, a pivot holder being disposed at an end of the brake disk, a plurality of positioning pins protruding from the brake disk and surrounding the central shaft hole, and at least one restoring spring sleeving at least one of the plurality of positioning pins;an engaging plate, a plurality of through holes being formed on the engaging plate for allowing the plurality of positioning pins to slide through the plurality of through holes respectively, the at least one restoring spring being positioned between the engaging plate and the brake disk, and a plurality of engaging blocks protruding from the engaging plate;a controlling plate formed in a ring shape, a pivot being disposed at an end of the controlling plate and disposed in the pivot holder, another end of the controlling plate opposite to the end of the controlling plate being a movable end to be pivoted around the pivot and above the engaging plate, and two pressing protrusions protruding from two sides of the controlling plate and positioned above the engaging plate respectively; anda solenoid valve disposed above the movable end of the controlling plate for pushing or releasing the movable end;wherein the solenoid valve actuates the movable end of the controlling plate to pivot the controlling plate around the pivot for driving the two pressing protrusions at the two sides of the ...

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Номер записи: 54
31-01-2019 дата публикации

ROTATABLE SHAFT WITH FLUID ACTUATED LOCK PISTON

Номер: US20190032734A1
Автор: Snider Stephen
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A system is disclosed for locking and unlocking a rotatable shaft connected to a drive motor. The system includes a fluid actuated lock piston operable to move between locked and unlocked positions to selectively lock the rotatable shaft to a fixed housing. 1. A system comprising:a lock housing, having an internal region;a rotatable shaft having, a coupling bore extending into the internal region of the lock housing;a pressure chamber formed within the internal region of the lock housing;a lock piston positioned within the pressure chamber, the lock piston operable for selectively locking the rotatable shaft; anda fluid pump in fluid communication with the pressure chamber.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the lock piston is engaged about a portion of the rotatable shaft.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the lock piston is moveable between first and second positions; andwherein the rotatable shaft is locked when the piston is in the first position and unlocked when the piston is in the second position.4. The system of further comprising a resilient member engageable with the lock piston to urge the lock piston toward the first position.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein pressurized fluid is discharged from the pump into the pressure chamber such that a net hydraulic force causes the lock piston to move from the first position to the second position.6. The system of further comprising:a bearing housing positioned adjacent the lock housing; anda bearing assembly located within the bearing housing configured to rotatably support the rotatable shaft.7. The system of further comprising a plurality guide pins extending from a side wall of the bearing housing.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein lock piston includes:a cylindrical bore engaged around the coupling bore of the shaft;a plurality of lugs extending radially outward from the cylindrical bore, each lug having an outer perimeter wall with an opposing first face and second face extending between the outer perimeter ...

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Номер записи: 55
04-02-2021 дата публикации

PARKING LOCK FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR FOR AN AUTOMOBILE, METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH A PARKING LOCK, TRANSMISSION AND MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20210033191A1
Автор: Wagner Rupert
Принадлежит: Audi AG

A parking lock for motor vehicle, including a parking lock wheel that can be connected to a shaft of the motor vehicle in a rotationally fixed manner, at least one blocking element, and an actuator, by which the blocking element is movable between at least one blocking position securing the parking lock wheel against rotation, and at least one release position releasing the parking lock wheel for a rotation, comprising at least one spring element, which by the actuator is to be tensioned during the moving of the blocking element into the blocking position, thus providing a spring force in the blocking position of the blocking element, by which the actuator is to be supported during the movement of the blocking element into the release position. 113-. (canceled)14. A parking lock for a motor vehicle , comprising:a parking lock wheel which can be connected to a shaft of the motor vehicle in a rotationally fixed manner, at least one blocking element, and an actuator, by which the blocking element is moved between at least one blocking position securing the parking lock wheel against a rotation and at least one release position releasing the parking lock wheel for a rotation,wherein at least one spring element which is to be tensioned by the actuator during the moving of the blocking element into the blocking position, and a spring force is thereby provided in the blocking position of the blocking element, by said force the actuator is to be supported during the movement of the blocking element into the release position.15. The parking lock according to claim 14 , wherein the actuator has a self-locking function claim 14 , by which the blocking element is retained against the spring force provided by the spring element in the blocking position.16. The parking lock according to claim 14 , wherein the spring element is formed as a rotary spring claim 14 , the spring force of which effects a torque claim 14 , at least in the blocking position claim 14 , by means of said ...

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Номер записи: 56
11-02-2016 дата публикации

DECELERATION END LOCATION STORAGE SYSTEM, DRIVE ASSIST SYSTEM, DRIVE ASSIST METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

Номер: US20160039395A1
Автор: FUKUKAWA Takashi, KODAN Tomoki, NIWA Toshiaki, TANAKA Kuniaki
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There are provided a deceleration end location storage system that can appropriately store a deceleration end location at which a vehicle ends deceleration in decelerating action even for a road on which the content of the decelerating action tends to vary because of a disturbance such as a road with a large amount of traffic, and a drive assist system, a drive assist method, and a computer program that can provide appropriate drive assistance for a vehicle on the basis of stored deceleration end locations. In the case where a vehicle performs decelerating action, a deceleration end location at which the vehicle ends deceleration in the decelerating action is specified. A variation range that matches the road type of a road on which the deceleration end location is provided is set. In the case where learning data stored in a learning DB already include learning data for a different deceleration end location provided within the variation range set from the present deceleration end location, such deceleration end locations are stored as learning data for the same deceleration end location. 1. A deceleration end location storage system comprising:decelerating action detection module for detecting decelerating action of a vehicle;deceleration end location specifying module for specifying a deceleration end location at which the vehicle ends deceleration in the detected decelerating action; anddeceleration end location storage unit for storing the specified deceleration end location, wherein:the deceleration end location storage unitsearches for a different deceleration end location provided within a predetermined range from the specified deceleration end location from deceleration end locations which have already been stored in the case where the deceleration end location is specified, andstores the specified deceleration end location as the same deceleration end location as the different deceleration end location in the case where there is any different deceleration ...

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Номер записи: 57
07-02-2019 дата публикации

PROTECTION DEVICE FOR A DRIVETRAIN OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20190039620A1
Автор: Schneider Michael, SEYBERTH Philipp
Принадлежит: Audi AG

A protection device for a drivetrain of a motor vehicle having an engine and an automatic transmission, with at least one hydraulic converter. In order to protect the drivetrain, the protection device has a sensor device and a control device. The sensor device is designed to detect a rolling movement of the motor vehicle counter to the selected direction of travel of an engaged gearspeed of the automatic transmission, and the control device is designed to control a brake system of the motor vehicle as a function of the detected rolling movement, in order to limit a rolling speed of the motor vehicle counter to the selected direction of travel to a maximum speed. 110-. (canceled)11. A protection device for a drivetrain of a motor vehicle having an engine and an automatic transmission , comprising:at least one hydraulic converter, wherein the protection device comprises a sensor device and a control device, wherein the sensor device is designed for the purpose of detecting a rolling movement of the motor vehicle counter to the selected direction of travel of an engaged gearspeed of the automatic transmission, and wherein the control device is designed for the purpose of controlling a brake system of the motor vehicle as a function of the detected rolling movement, in order to limit a rolling speed of the motor vehicle counter to the selected direction of travel to a maximum speed.12. The protection device as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the control device is designed as part of an engine controller of the motor vehicle.13. The protection device as claimed in one of claims 11 , wherein the sensor device is designed as part of the engine controller of the motor vehicle.14. The protection device as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the control device comprises an interface with a brake controller claim 11 , by means of which the brake system of the motor vehicle is actuatable.15. The protection device as claimed in one of claim 11 , wherein the predetermined maximum speed ...

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Номер записи: 58
06-02-2020 дата публикации

ROTARY ACTUATOR AND ROBOT

Номер: US20200039094A1
Автор: AYUZAWA Yuu, OKUDA Takeshi
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There is provided a rotary actuator which makes it possible to operate a regulation release of a regulating member from the outside of a case body when the regulating member is in a regulation position, and can prevent an unexpected regulation release, and a robot. A drive mechanism of a joint part has a compression coil spring for biasing a regulation pin toward a regulation position, and a solenoid for moving the regulation pin toward a regulation release position. A through hole is formed in a case body at a portion facing the upper end portion (the other end portion opposite to one end portion abutting against the regulation pin) of a plunger of the solenoid, and the upper end portion of the plunger is positioned on the inside of the case body while the regulation pin is in the regulation position. 1. A rotary actuator comprising:a motor having a rotor and a stator;a rotation regulating mechanism configured to regulate a rotation of the rotor in a stopped state; anda case body in which the motor and the rotation regulating mechanism are housed, whereinthe rotation regulating mechanism has an annular rotation-side regulating member fixed to the rotor, a regulating member inserted between a plurality of protrusions formed along a circumferential direction on an outer circumferential surface of the rotation-side regulating member and configured to regulate a movement of the rotation-side regulating member in the circumferential direction, and a drive mechanism configured to move the regulating member in an axial direction of the rotor between a regulation position in which the regulating member is disposed between the protrusions in the circumferential direction and a regulation release position in which the regulating member is disengaged from between the protrusions in the circumferential direction,the drive mechanism has a biasing member configured to bias the regulating member toward the regulation position, and a solenoid configured to move the regulating ...

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Номер записи: 59
01-05-2014 дата публикации

VEHICLE EMERGENCY EVACUATION DEVICE

Номер: US20140121927A1
Автор: Hanita Kiyoto
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In a vehicle emergency evacuation device executing an automatic vehicle stop control based on a command of the driver through a switch or a command input device in a driver's emergency, there is provided a switch or a command input device which is easy to operate when a driver's body condition is abnormal or deteriorates but does not erroneously receive a command input when the driver's body condition is normal. The inventive emergency evacuation device comprises a driver's condition monitoring portions, such as a driver camera; a driver's command input portion that has a receptor put on a position accessible for the driver and receiving a command input indicating a driver's intention, and outputs a command of an execution start of an automatic vehicle stop control based on the command input; and an automatic vehicle stop control portion executes the automatic vehicle stop control in response to the command from a driver's command input portion, where, only when an abnormality in a driver's body condition is judged based on the information acquired by the driver's condition monitoring portion, such as a driver's image acquired with the driver camera, the command input is acceptable to the receptor. 1. An emergency evacuation device that executes an automatic vehicle stop control of a vehicle , comprising:a driver's condition monitoring portion that acquires information on a condition of a driver;a driver's command input portion that has a receptor put on a position accessible for the driver and receiving a command input indicating an intention of the driver of a request for the automatic vehicle stop control, and outputs a command of an execution start of the automatic vehicle stop control based on the command input; andan automatic vehicle stop control portion that executes an automatic vehicle stop control in response to the command from the driver command input portion,wherein the command input becomes acceptable to the receptor only when an abnormality of a body ...

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Номер записи: 60
19-02-2015 дата публикации

BRAKE MECHANISM FOR AN ELECTRONIC PIPETTE

Номер: US20150050197A1
Автор: Hintikka Ville
Принадлежит: SARTORIUS BIOHIT LIQUID HANDLING OY

For use in an electronic pipette, a brake mechanism which is used for abruptly stopping the movement of the actuator that moves the plunger, which mechanism comprises a rotatable, essentially circular rotor that is at its periphery provided with brake notches arranged at regular intervals, and a brake actuator comprising a motion inducing means, a brake member () to which a brake cam (), compatible with the brake notches is connected, a mediation mechanism for transmission of the movement of the motion inducing means to the brake member, the brake member comprising, connected to the motion inducing means, a turnable member () that is arranged to act with the brake member such that the movement of the turnable member can be accelerated before it essentially effects the movement of the brake member. 133a. A brake mechanism for use in an electronic pipette , which mechanism is to be used for abrupt stopping of a movement of an actuator that moves a plunger , which mechanism comprises a rotatable , essentially circular rotor () that is at its periphery provided with brake notches () arranged at regular intervals , and a brake actuator comprisinga movement-inducing means,{'b': 1', '1, 'i': 'a', 'a brake member () to which a brake cam () compatible with the brake notches is connected,'}{'b': '2', 'a mediation mechanism for transmission of the movement of the movement-inducing means to the brake member, the brake member comprising a turnable member () connected to the movement-inducing means that is arranged to act with the brake member such that the movement of the turnable member can be accelerated before it essentially effects the movement of the brake member.'}2. The brake mechanism according to claim 1 , characterized in claim 1 , that the turnable member is lockable into two end positions.3. The brake mechanism according to claim 1 , characterized in claim 1 , that the movement-inducing means is an electric motor.4. The brake mechanism according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 61
14-02-2019 дата публикации

LOCKING DEVICE FOR WHEELS OF A BABY CARRIAGE

Номер: US20190047603A1
Автор: Yang Cheng-Fan
Принадлежит: SUNNYLOVE BABY PRODUCTS ZHUHAI CO., LTD

A locking device has two locking mechanisms, a connecting mechanism, and a pedal. Each locking mechanism has a wheel base, a cap, a recoil device, and a locking assembly. The wheel base has a mounting hole having multiple guiding ribs. The recoil device has a recoil member and a recoil spring. The locking assembly is mounted in the wheel base and has a pushing rod, a pushed rod, and a pushing spring. The pushing rod has a ratcheted end. The pushed rod is selectively engaged with and disengaged from the guiding ribs and has a ratcheted end selectively engaged with and disengaged from the ratcheted end of the pushing rod. The pedal is mounted securely on the cap of one of the two locking mechanisms that is defined as a driving locking mechanism. 1. A locking device for wheels of a baby carriage comprising: [ 'a mounting hole defined in the wheel base and having multiple guiding ribs formed longitudinally on an inner surface of the mounting hole, the guiding ribs being parallel with each other and arranged at spaced intervals;', 'a wheel base having'}, 'a cap mounted rotatably on the wheel base and having a pushing protrusion formed on the cap at a side facing the wheel base and having an inclined surface;', a recoil member pivotally mounted on the wheel base and connected with the cap; and', 'a recoil spring mounted in the wheel base and having two ends connected respectively with the wheel base and the recoil member; and, 'a recoil device comprising'}, a pushing rod mounted slidably in the mounting hole in the wheel base, being moveable relative to the guiding ribs, abutting on the pushing protrusion on the cap, and having a ratcheted end;', 'a pushed rod mounted moveably and rotatably in the mounting hole in the wheel base, selectively engaged with and disengaged from the guiding ribs, selectively extending out of the wheel base, and having a ratcheted end selectively engaged with and disengaged from the ratcheted end of the pushing rod; and', 'a pushing spring ...

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Номер записи: 62
14-02-2019 дата публикации

PARK PAWL ENGAGEMENT AND SENSOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD

Номер: US20190049005A1
Автор: CLARK David A., Luo Mengying
Принадлежит: Electricfil Corporation

A park pawl assembly for use in a vehicle with an automatic transmission, including: a park pawl member comprising a raised tooth structure disposed at an end thereof, wherein the raised tooth structure is configured to selectively engage a corresponding recessed structure of an output gear, thereby selectively preventing rotation of the output gear; a linkage physically contacting the end of the park pawl member and configured to selectively bias the raised tooth structure of the park pawl member into the recessed structure of the output gear; a control arm physically coupled to the linkage and configured to selectively actuate the linkage; a first sensor component coupled to and configured to sense actuation of one or more of the linkage and the control arm; and a second sensor component coupled to and configured to sense actuation of the park pawl member. 1. A park pawl engagement and sensor assembly for use in a vehicle with an automatic transmission , comprising:an elongate park pawl member comprising a raised tooth structure disposed at a proximal end thereof and pivotable about a pivot point disposed at a distal end thereof, wherein the raised tooth structure is configured to selectively engage a corresponding recessed structure of an output gear, thereby selectively preventing rotation of the output gear and preventing movement of the vehicle;a linkage physically contacting the proximal end of the park pawl member and configured to selectively bias the raised tooth structure of the park pawl member into the recessed structure of the output gear;a control arm physically coupled to the linkage and configured to selectively actuate the linkage;a first sensor coupled to one or more of the linkage and the control arm and configured to sense actuation of the one or more of the linkage and the control arm; anda second sensor coupled to the park pawl member and configured to sense actuation of the park pawl member.2. The park pawl assembly of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 63
22-02-2018 дата публикации

PARK LOCK SYSTEM FOR A HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Номер: US20180050668A1
Автор: AL-REGIB EMAD, Sandakli Salim, Spaulding Todd Curtis
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Methods and systems are provided for a park lock system for an automatic transmission. In one example, a park lock system may include a slideable element coupled to a park rod, a lock slot formed by the slideable element, a cam coupled to an end of a shaft, the shaft positioned within a solenoid and moveable by energization of the solenoid, and a pivotable pawl adapted to couple with the lock slot. In one example, the pivotable pawl is coupled to the lock slot by energization of the solenoid, and a position of the slideable element is locked. 1. A park lock system , comprising:a park rod adapted to engage with a park lever of an automatic transmission; a first end directly coupled to the park rod; and', 'a slot formed at a second end;, 'a slideable element, includinga pivotable pawl shaped to couple with the slot;a cam engaged with the pivotable pawl and coupled to a shaft; anda solenoid electromechanically coupled to the shaft.2. The park lock system of claim 1 , further comprising a first biasing member coupled to the slideable element claim 1 , with the slideable element biased toward the park rod by the first biasing member.3. The park lock system of claim 2 , wherein the slot formed at the second end of the slideable element is the only slot formed at the second end claim 2 , and wherein the second end is positioned opposite from the first end along a central axis of the slideable element.4. The park lock system of claim 3 , wherein a park position of the slideable element locks a rotation of an output pole of the automatic transmission.5. The park lock system of claim 4 , further comprising a motor adapted to adjust a position of the slideable element.6. The park lock system of claim 5 , further comprising an override tool adapted to couple with the motor claim 5 , and wherein the override tool locks a position of the slideable element in an out-of-park position.7. The park lock system of claim 4 , wherein the pivotable pawl pivots around a first axis ...

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Номер записи: 64
22-02-2018 дата публикации

BRAKE-BY-WIRE SYSTEM INCLUDING COASTDOWN MODE

Номер: US20180050672A1
Автор: Chappell Christopher C., Kilmurray Paul A., Pennala Brandon C.
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A vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a vehicle system. The vehicle system includes a brake-by-wire portion, which also includes a controller. The controller can cause a forced coastdown of the vehicle. The forced coastdown includes performing analyzing conditions of the vehicle system to determine whether the vehicle is in a stable state and to determine an amount of energy available to the vehicle system and automatically applying the forced coastdown when the vehicle is not in the stable state and the amount of energy is less than or equal to a threshold for continued manual operation of the vehicle. The forced coastdown also includes utilizing brake pressure to reduce a speed of the vehicle. 1. A vehicle system of a vehicle , the vehicle system comprising:a brake-by-wire portion comprising a controller configured to cause a forced coastdown of the vehicle by causing the vehicle system to perform:analyzing conditions of the vehicle system to determine whether the vehicle is in a stable state and to determine an amount of energy available to the vehicle system; andautomatically applying the forced coastdown when the vehicle is not in the stable state and the amount of energy is less than or equal to a threshold for continued manual operation of the vehicle, wherein the forced coastdown comprises utilizing brake pressure to reduce a speed of the vehicle.2. The vehicle system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to cause the vehicle system to perform:determining that the vehicle system is operating on back-up power,wherein the amount of energy is an amount of the back-up power.3. The vehicle system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to cause the vehicle system to perform:determining whether a degraded state should be applied to the continued manual operation of the vehicle.4. The vehicle system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to cause the vehicle system to perform:determining an amount of energy required to execute ...

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Номер записи: 65
22-02-2018 дата публикации

BRAKING DEVICE FOR PORTABLE CART

Номер: US20180050717A1
Автор: Yeo Shin Dong
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A braking device including: a loading plate; a pair of front wheels and a pair of rear wheels; a handle provided with clamping units; buffer units installed at the loading plate; and a braking unit that includes: a plurality of engaging grooves formed along a rim of a circular recesses; a brake bar disposed between the rear wheels; an actuating link supported by the brake bar and connected to a hinge portion; a connecting link connected to the actuating link by an interlocking bar; a connecting spring connected to the brake bar and the interlocking bar, a push switch fixed at an upper side of the connecting link, and a foot brake pedal fixed at an upper side of the push switch and has a top surface exposed at the top of the loading plate. 1. A braking device of a portable cart , comprising:{'b': '2', 'a loading plate , which is formed to load goods thereon;'}{'b': 3', '10', '2, 'a pair of front wheels and a pair of rear wheels , which are mounted at a lower side of the loading plate to be rotatable;'}{'b': 7', '2', '200, 'a handle , which is supported at an upper side of the loading plate , is foldable in a forward direction, and is provided with clamping units so as to maintain a state of being raised upwardly;'}{'b': 8', '2', '2, 'buffer units , which are installed at both front corners of the loading plate and perform buffering and steering functions when the loading board collides with an obstacle; and'}{'b': 100', '10, 'a braking unit , which brakes and controls the rear wheels ,'}wherein{'b': 100', '12', '11', '10', '20', '10', '10', '12', '11', '30', '20', '32', '2', '20', '40', '30', '42', '30', '50', '20', '42', '20', '42', '60', '40', '2', '2', '70', '60', '2, 'the braking unit includes: a plurality of engaging grooves , which are formed along a rim of a circular recesses formed on an inner side of each of the rear wheels that face each other; a brake bar , which is disposed between the rear wheels and controls the rotation of the rear wheels by being ...

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Номер записи: 66
22-02-2018 дата публикации

PARK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY FOR AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A TRANSMISSION INCLUDING A PARK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20180051804A1
Автор: Colley Clay R., Hespen Howard R., Marin Carlos E., Sidhu Sarabjit, Singh Gurdeep
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A parking actuator assembly for an automatic transmission includes an actuator rod, an actuator axially slidable on the actuator rod, and a spring enclosed within the actuator on the actuator rod. 1. A parking actuator assembly for an automatic transmission comprising:an actuator rod;an actuator axially slidable on the actuator rod; anda spring enclosed within the actuator on the actuator rod.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the actuator rod comprises an integral collar positioned within an internal cavity of the actuator.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the spring is within an internal cavity of the actuator.4. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the actuator includes tabs at one end of the actuator biasing against one end of the spring.5. The assembly of claim 4 , wherein the tabs are separated by gaps.6. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the actuator is formed by metal injection molding.7. A transmission park system comprising:a park gear;a park pawl pivotally mounted for selective engagement with the park gear;an actuator guide with a slot that receives a surface of the park pawl; an actuator rod;', 'an actuator axially slidable within the actuator guide on the actuator rod and in contact with the surface of the park pawl; and', 'a spring enclosed within the actuator on the actuator rod; and, 'an actuator assembly comprisinga shift selector connected to the actuator rod.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the actuator assembly is configured such that pulling on the actuator rod by the shift selector causes the actuator to axially slide on the actuator rod and contact between the actuator and the surface of the park pawl causes the park pawl to engage the park gear.9. The system of claim 7 , wherein the actuator rod comprises an integral collar positioned within an internal cavity of the actuator.10. The system of claim 7 , wherein the spring is within an internal cavity of the actuator.11. The system of claim 7 , wherein the actuator includes tabs at one ...

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Номер записи: 67
10-03-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE COLLISON PREVENTION SYSTEM AND COLLISION PREVENTION METHOD USING THE SAME

Номер: US20220073037A1
Автор: KIM Myeong Je
Принадлежит: Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd.

The present disclosure relates to a vehicle collision prevention system and a collision prevention method by using the same, and may include a first light source positioned on a left side of a vehicle, a second light source positioned on a right side of the vehicle, a camera positioned at a center of the vehicle and providing a shape, which is displayed when rays emitted from the first light source and the second light source irradiate an object, as image data, an image processing device that generating braking information based on the image data, and a braking device that performing a braking operation of decreasing a speed of the vehicle or stopping the vehicle based on the braking information. 1. A vehicle collision prevention system , the system comprising:a first light source positioned on a left side of a vehicle and configured to emit first rays;a second light source positioned on a right side of the vehicle and configured to emit second rays;a camera positioned at a center of the vehicle and configured to capture a shape of the first and second rays irradiated on an object, and output the captured shape as image data;an image processing device configured to generate braking information based on the image data; anda braking device configured to perform, based on the braking information, decreasing speed of the vehicle or stopping the vehicle.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the first and second rays are emitted to overlap with each other at one focal point, anda first shape of the first rays irradiated on the object is different from a second shape of the second rays irradiated on the object.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the image processing device is configured to generate the braking information when the image data indicates that the first and second rays overlap with each other on the object.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the image processing device is configured to generate the braking information when the image data indicates that the first ...

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Номер записи: 68
03-03-2016 дата публикации

PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM FOR A WORK VEHICLE

Номер: US20160061325A1
Автор: Adamson William H., Brinkley Jerry L., Hill Christopher, TYLER Michael
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A parking brake system for a work vehicle may include an internal braking mechanism and an external brake actuator. The brake actuator may generally include a housing at least partially defining a rod-side chamber, a secondary chamber and a piston-side chamber extending between the rod-side and secondary chambers. The brake actuator may also include a primary piston movable between a first position at which the braking mechanism is actuated to an engaged state and a second position at which the braking mechanism is actuated to a disengaged state. In addition, the brake actuator may include a secondary piston at least partially housed within the secondary chamber that is configured to apply a force against the primary piston when fluid is supplied within the secondary chamber in order to move the primary piston from the first position to the second position. 1. A parking brake system for use with a transmission of a work vehicle , the parking brake system comprising:a braking mechanism housed within the transmission; and a housing extending between a first end and a second end, the housing at least partially defining a rod-side chamber, a secondary chamber and a piston-side chamber extending between the rod-side and secondary chambers;', 'a primary piston positioned within the housing between the piston-side and rod-side chambers, the primary piston movable between a first position at which the braking mechanism is actuated to the engaged state and a second position at which the braking mechanism is actuated to the disengaged state;', 'a rod extending partially within the rod-side chamber and including an internal end coupled to the primary piston and an external end positioned outside the housing;', 'a spring housed within the rod-side chamber so as to be engaged between the piston and the first end of the housing; and', 'a secondary piston at least partially housed within the secondary chamber, the secondary piston extending between a proximal end positioned at or ...

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Номер записи: 69
20-02-2020 дата публикации

Method for holding a Vehicle in the Stationary State, Open-Loop and Closed-Loop Control Device for a Brake Device of a Vehicle and Brake Device of a Vehicle

Номер: US20200055493A1
Автор: Baehrle-Miller Frank
Принадлежит:

Method for holding a vehicle in the stationary state, which has the following steps: (a) if the vehicle has an automatic transmission, engaging a parking lock, or if the vehicle has a manual transmission, engaging a gear, (b) at least temporarily, automatically carrying out vehicle movement monitoring by means of a sensing device; and (c) automatically activating a brake device of the vehicle in order to apply a braking force if the sensing device signals a vehicle movement. 1. A method for holding a vehicle in a stationary state , the method comprising:engaging one of (i) a parking lock if the vehicle has an automatic transmission and (ii) a gear if the vehicle has a manual transmission;automatically monitoring, at least temporarily, movement of the vehicle using a sensing device; andautomatically activating a brake device of the vehicle to apply a braking force in response to the sensing device signaling a vehicle movement.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , before the monitoring:determining an inclination variable that represents an inclination of the vehicle,wherein the monitoring is performed only if the inclination variable exceeds a limiting value.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the monitoring is only performed after an ignition system of the vehicle is switched off.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the monitoring is performed only until a time limit is reached.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the brake device includes an electric parking brake claim 1 , the activating further comprising:applying an electrically generated braking force to at least one vehicle wheel of the vehicle.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the brake device includes a hydraulic service brake claim 5 , the activating further comprising:applying a hydraulic braking force to at least one vehicle wheel of the vehicle.7. The method according to claim 6 , further comprising:canceling the hydraulic braking force in ...

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Номер записи: 70
05-03-2015 дата публикации

MOBILE OBJECT

Номер: US20150066325A1
Автор: Tanaka Hideyuki
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A mobile object includes a vehicle body, a grip attached to the vehicle body, a detector that detects a value of pressure applied to the grip by a user of the mobile object, a wheel for moving the vehicle body, a wheel driver that drives the wheel, and a controller that controls the wheel driver as the user walks while holding onto the grip and that performs braking to decelerate a rotation speed of the wheel when the detected value of the detector satisfies a predetermined condition. 1. A mobile object , comprising:a vehicle body;a grip attached to the vehicle body;a detector that detects a value of pressure applied to the grip by a user of the mobile object;a wheel for moving the vehicle body;a wheel driver that drives the wheel; anda controller that controls the wheel driver as the user walks while holding onto the grip and that performs braking to decelerate a rotation speed of the wheel when the detected value of the detector satisfies a predetermined condition.2. The mobile object according to claim 1 , wherein the detector is a pressure sensor provided on the grip.3. The mobile object according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined condition is satisfied when the detected value exceeds a first predetermined threshold.4. The mobile object according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined condition is satisfied when the detected value is lower than a second predetermined threshold.5. The mobile object according to claim 3 , wherein the first predetermined threshold is updated based on a history of detected values that exceed the first predetermined threshold.6. The mobile object according to claim 5 , wherein the first predetermined threshold is a mean value of all the detected values stored in the history.7. The mobile object according to claim 5 , wherein the first predetermined threshold is set for each of a plurality of user modes.8. The mobile object according to claim 3 , wherein a plurality of user modes is set based on an output of the detector that ...

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Номер записи: 71
22-05-2014 дата публикации

Motor Vehicle Having a Driver Assistance Unit

Номер: US20140142830A1
Автор: Bernzen Werner, Parca Hikmet, Reutter Dominic
Принадлежит: DAIMLER AG

A motor vehicle has a driver assistance unit that includes a braking unit and at least one detection unit to detect an environmental parameter. The driver assistance unit can control performance of an autonomous deceleration of the motor vehicle in the case of a risk of collision, which is recognized using the environmental parameter. The driver assistance unit is formed in such a way that an autonomous emergency stop is only then able to be carried out if the motor vehicle has at least one reversible seat belt pre-tensioner. 17-. (canceled)8. A motor vehicle having a driver assistance unit , which comprises:at least one detection unit configured to detect an environmental parameter; anda braking unit,wherein the driver assistance unit is configured to perform an autonomous deceleration of the motor vehicle using the braking unit when a risk of collision is identified using the environmental parameter, andwherein the driver assistance unit is configured so that an autonomous emergency stop is performed only if the motor vehicle has at least one reversible seat belt pre-tensioner.9. The motor vehicle according to claim 8 , wherein the driver assistance unit is configured to examine activity of a drive unit of the reversible seat belt pre-tensioner.10. The motor vehicle according to claim 8 , wherein the detection unit detects the at least one environmental parameter using a radar sensor claim 8 , a LIDAR sensor claim 8 , or an optical camera unit.11. A method for operating a driver assistance unit for a motor vehicle claim 8 , the method comprising:detecting, by a detection unit, a risk of collision using at least one detected environmental parameter; andtriggering an autonomous deceleration of the motor vehicle is triggered if the risk of collision is detected,wherein depending on the autonomous deceleration to be triggered, an activity of a drive unit of a reversible seat belt pre-tensioner is examined and an autonomous emergency stop of the motor vehicle is only ...

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Номер записи: 72
29-05-2014 дата публикации

ACTUATING DEVICE

Номер: US20140144262A1
Автор: Schuh Bernhard, Ulle Detlev
Принадлежит: DE-STA-CO EUROPE GMBH

An actuating device has an actuating member () pivotable in a first operating state about an axis (). The actuating member () is connected in a torsion-proof manner with a toothed member (). The toothed member (), in a second operating state, prevents pivoting movement of the actuating member (). The toothed member is coupled, in a lockable manner, with a detent member (). The detent member is movably mounted with respect to the axis (). 110-. (canceled)11. An actuating device , comprising:an actuating member, pivotable in a first operating state about an axis, the actuating member is connected in a torsion-proof manner with a toothed member;the toothed member, in a second operating state, prevents a pivoting movement of the actuating member, the toothed member is lockable with a detent member, the detent member is movably mounted with respect to the axis.12. The actuating device according to claim 11 , wherein the detent member is adjustable in its position with respect to the toothed member to set the first or second operating state.13. The actuating device according to claim 11 , wherein the detent member includes teeth to mesh with teeth of the toothed member in a form-fitting manner.14. The actuating device according to claim 11 , wherein the detent member includes a bolt that is displaceably mounted in a housing of the actuating device.15. The actuating device according to claim 14 , wherein one end of the bolt includes teeth arranged to cooperate with teeth of the tooth member in the second operating state.16. The actuating device according to claim 15 , wherein another end of the bolt includes a piston rod and a piston guided in a cylinder of the housing.17. The actuating device according to claim 16 , wherein the piston is acted upon by a force from two sides.18. The actuating device according to claim 17 , wherein the piston is acted upon by a fluid force on the first side.19. The actuating device according to claim 18 , wherein the piston is acted upon by ...

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Номер записи: 73
10-03-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING OBSTACLES

Номер: US20160071416A1
Автор: KIM Won Gyum, Kim Young Shin, Ryu Soo youn
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides an obstacle detecting system and method. The obstacle detecting system includes: a transmitting unit which emits a laser signal; a MEMS scanning mirror which scans detecting regions set at an angle of view at which obstacles in front of a vehicle are detected and a cut-in situation when a vehicle in a next lane suddenly cuts in is detected, and divides the detecting regions into a plurality of regions to scan the plurality of regions at different point intervals; a receiving unit which receives the laser signal transmitted from the MEMS scanning mirror to detect information on an object detected in the detecting regions; and a processing unit which detects the obstacles and the cut-in situation through the information detected in the receiving unit to issue an alarm or transmit a braking command. 1. An obstacle detecting system , comprising:a transmitting unit which emits a laser signal;a micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) scanning mirror which reflects the laser signal to scan detecting regions and divides the detecting regions into a plurality of regions to scan the plurality of regions at point intervals different among the plurality of regions;a receiving unit which receives the laser signal transmitted from the MEMS scanning mirror to detect information of an object detected in the detecting regions; anda processing unit which issues an alarm or transmit a braking command through the information detected in the receiving unit,wherein the detecting regions are set at an angle of view at which obstacles in front of a vehicle are detected and a cut-in situation when a vehicle in a next lane suddenly cuts in is detected.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the point interval is adjusted in accordance with a rotating speed of the MEMS scanning mirror.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the detecting region includes an obstacle detecting region with a narrow point interval and a cut-in detecting region with a wide point interval.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 74
05-06-2014 дата публикации

Control Element For a Parking Lock

Номер: US20140151180A1
Автор: WEIFELS Carsten
Принадлежит: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG

A parking lock control element has an actuator coupled to a parking lock pawl, and a retaining device which works with the actuator to secure the parking lock pawl in the disengaged position. The connecting device is characterized in that the retaining device has a blocking slide connected to the actuator, and a blocking actuator having a slider gap, the width of the slider gap being modified in an actuating manner, wherein the blocking slide can move into the slider gap—when the slider gap is open—releasing the actuator. The connecting device reduces structural complexity and related costs. At the same time, the control element is comparatively robust with respect to manufacturing tolerances, acceleration forces, vibrations, and temperature stress. With minimal auxiliary energy, high holding forces can be achieved to secure the parking lock pawl. An emergency unlocking actuation can also be integrated in a simple manner. 122. A parking lock control element () for controlling a parking lock pawl of an automobile transmission , the control element () comprising:{'b': '6', 'an actuator () mechanically coupled to the parking lock pawl, and'}{'b': 8', '10', '11', '12', '6', '8', '10', '11', '12, 'claim-text': [{'b': 8', '6, 'a blocking slide () connected to the actuator (), and'}, {'b': 11', '10', '11', '8', '10', '8', '10', '6, 'a blocking actuator () with a slider gap () having a width adjustable in an actuated manner via the blocking actuator () between a first gap width, in which the blocking slide () is retractable into the slider gap () by releasing the parking lock pawl, and a second gap width narrower than that of the first gap width, in which the locking slide () is prevented from retracting into the slider gap () by blocking the actuator ().'}], 'a retaining device (, , , ) operating on the actuator () for securing the parking lock pawl in the disengaged position, the retaining device (, , , ) comprises2101112. The control element according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 75
17-03-2016 дата публикации

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL APPARATUS

Номер: US20160075313A1
Автор: MORIIZUMI Kiyotaka
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A vehicle speed control apparatus is configured to determine, based on an automatic brake duration time and a vehicle speed reduction amount, whether to suppress a brake force due to an automatic brake control, the automatic brake duration time being from an automatic brake control starting timing to a current time point, the vehicle speed reduction amount corresponding to a value obtained by subtracting a vehicle speed at the current time point from the vehicle speed at the automatic brake control starting timing. 1. A vehicle speed control apparatus configured to determine , based on an automatic brake duration time and a vehicle speed reduction amount , whether to suppress a brake force due to an automatic brake control , the automatic brake duration time being from an automatic brake control starting timing to a current time point , the vehicle speed reduction amount corresponding to a value obtained by subtracting a vehicle speed at the current time point from the vehicle speed at the automatic brake control starting timing.2. The vehicle speed control apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle speed control apparatus is configured to set an upper limit value based on parameters including the automatic brake duration time and the vehicle speed at the automatic brake control starting timing claim 1 , and suppresses the brake force due to the automatic brake control when the vehicle speed reduction amount exceeds the upper limit value.3. The vehicle speed control apparatus of claim 1 , comprising a storage part that stores mapped data that defines the upper limit value based on the parameters including the automatic brake duration time and the vehicle speed at the automatic brake control starting timing claim 1 , whereinthe mapped data has the upper limit value gradually changed according to a change in the automatic brake duration time and a change in the vehicle speed at the automatic brake control starting timing.4. The vehicle speed control apparatus of claim ...

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Номер записи: 76
24-03-2022 дата публикации

BRAKE APPARATUS, ROBOT JOINT AND ROBOT INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20220088768A1
Автор: AN Ran, KATTAKURI Vikranth Reddy
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The present application provides a brake apparatus for a rotating component, a robot joint and a robot including the same. The brake apparatus includes: a locking component including a locking end provided with a first magnet; and a brake component including a mounting portion connected to the rotating component and a plurality of brake ends provided on the mounting portion along a circumferential direction of the mounting portion. Each of the plurality of brake ends is provided with a second magnet. A side of the first magnet facing the, brake component is configured to have same polarity as sides of the second magnets facing the locking component. A distance from the first magnet to a rotary axis of the rotating component is substantially the same as distances from the second magnets to the rotary axis of the rotating component. 1. A brake apparatus for a rotating component , comprising:a locking component comprising a locking end provided with a first magnet; anda brake component comprising a mounting portion connected to the rotating component and a plurality of brake ends provided on the mounting portion along a circumferential direction of the mounting portion, wherein each of the plurality of brake ends is provided with a second magnet,wherein the locking end is configured to lock the brake component rotating with the rotating component according to a received brake instruction;a side of the first magnet facing the brake component is configured to have same polarity as sides of the second magnets facing the locking component; anda distance from the first magnet to a rotary axis of the rotating component is substantially the same as distances from the second magnets to the rotary axis of the rotating component.2. The brake apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first magnet protrudes a first distance from the locking end.3. The brake apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the locking end defines a first opening claim 1 , and the first magnet is ...

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Номер записи: 77
15-03-2018 дата публикации

VEHICLE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM

Номер: US20180072292A1
Автор: Renaud Ronald R.
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An automatic braking system of a vehicle includes an auxiliary braking device at at least two wheels of the vehicle. A controller is operable to control the auxiliary braking devices responsive to an input from a brake fluid pressure sensor and an input from a brake pedal position sensor. Responsive to the inputs being indicative of a brake pedal of the vehicle being applied and a brake fluid pressure of brake fluid of a hydraulic brake system of the vehicle being below a threshold level for the degree of application of the brake pedal, the controller determines that there is at least a partial failure of the hydraulic brake system of the vehicle and controls the auxiliary braking devices to slow down the vehicle. 1. An automatic braking system of a vehicle , said automatic braking system comprising:an auxiliary braking device at at least two wheels of a vehicle equipped with said automatic braking system;a controller, wherein said controller is operable to control said auxiliary braking devices responsive to an input from a brake fluid pressure sensor and an input from a brake pedal position sensor; andwherein, responsive to said inputs being indicative of a brake pedal of the equipped vehicle being applied and a brake fluid pressure of brake fluid of a hydraulic brake system of the equipped vehicle being below a threshold level for the degree of application of the brake pedal, said controller determines that there is at least a partial failure of the hydraulic brake system of the equipped vehicle and controls said auxiliary braking devices to slow the vehicle.2. The automatic braking system of claim 1 , wherein said controller claim 1 , responsive to determination that there is at least a partial failure of the hydraulic brake system of the equipped vehicle claim 1 , controls a transmission of the vehicle to shift the transmission to a lower gear to assist in slowing the equipped vehicle.3. The automatic braking system of claim 1 , wherein said controller claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 78
24-03-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE PARKING LOCK MECHANISM

Номер: US20220090678A1
Автор: MORISE Masaru
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A vehicle parking lock mechanism includes a parking gear, a parking pawl, a lock member, and a support member. The parking pawl is meshed with the parking gear to hinder rotation of the parking gear. The lock member moves the parking pawl closer to the parking gear via a cam mechanism as the lock member is moved toward the locked position, to establish a parking locked state in which rotation of the parking gear is hindered by the parking pawl. The support member is provided with a guide portion guiding movement between a locked position and an unlocked position. The cam mechanism moves the parking pawl closer to the parking gear to be meshed therewith. A stopper is disposed on the lock member, to be engaged with the support member by taking a projecting posture in which the stopper projects toward the support member in the parking locked state. 1. A vehicle parking lock mechanism comprising:a parking gear;a parking pawl provided to be movable closer to and away from the parking gear and configured to be meshed with the parking gear to hinder rotation of the parking gear;a lock member disposed to be reciprocally movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, the lock member being configured to move the parking pawl closer to the parking gear via a cam mechanism as the lock member is moved toward the locked position, to establish a parking locked state in which rotation of the parking gear is hindered by the parking pawl when the lock member is moved to the locked position; anda support member disposed on an opposite side of the lock member from the parking pawl and provided with a guide portion that is configured to guide movement of the lock member between the locked position and the unlocked position while restricting displacement of the lock member toward the opposite side of the parking pawl,wherein the cam mechanism includes a cam roller disposed on the lock member to be rotatable about an axis at right angles to a direction of movement of the lock ...

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Номер записи: 79
18-03-2021 дата публикации

HYDRAULIC VALVE MODULE AND METHOD FOR SUPPLYING HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TO CIRCUITS OF A VEHICLE

Номер: US20210078553A1
Автор: Adeeb Adam, Johnson Steven
Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR SARL

A first valve module () includes a valve block and circuits for controlling hydraulic pressure to parking brake and differential lock actuation circuits of a vehicle. An extension flowpath () has an extension inlet and outlet opening respectively through an interface surface and further external surface of the valve block. A second module () may be connected to supply a first service brake circuit, the circuits of the first module, and, via a second service brake outlet communicating with the extension inlet, a second service brake circuit. In a method, first and second valve blocks with internal flowpaths formed respectively by machining and by casting are assembled together with valves to define valve modules () having respective, first and second functional circuits. The first valve block includes an extension flowpath. The second module supplies pressure to the first functional circuit and the extension flowpath of the first module. 14000708010. A hydraulic valve module () for use in supplying hydraulic pressure to a parking brake actuation circuit () and a differential lock actuation circuit () in a vehicle () , the module including:a plurality of valves,{'b': 4006', '5, 'an electrical connector () for receiving a parking brake actuation signal (S), and'}{'b': 4099', '4099, 'claim-text': [{'b': '4012', 'a plurality of internal flowpaths (),'}, {'b': '4600', 'an external interface surface (), and'}, {'b': '4700', 'at least one further external surface ();'}], 'a monolithic valve block (), the valve block () having{'b': '4012', 'claim-text': [{'b': '4024', 'a parking brake control circuit (), and'}, {'b': '4025', 'a differential lock supply circuit ();'}], 'the valves being arranged in fluid communication with respective ones of the internal flowpaths () to define{'b': '4024', 'claim-text': [{'b': 4602', '4600, 'a parking brake pressure inlet (), opening through the interface surface () for receiving a supply of hydraulic pressure;'}, {'b': 4005', '4602', '4700', ...

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Номер записи: 80
05-03-2020 дата публикации

ROTARY PARK LOCK

Номер: US20200072350A1
Автор: Luipold Chris, Shamie Christopher
Принадлежит: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG

A rotary park lock mechanism includes a flange, a first spring, and a gear. The flange has a park pawl arranged to selectively engage a mating tooth in a transmission gear, and a locking bar pocket. The first spring is arranged to rotate the flange in a first rotational direction to engage the park pawl with the mating tooth. The gear is arranged receive a motor torque to rotate the flange in a second rotational direction, opposite the first direction, to disengage the park pawl from the mating tooth. In an example embodiment, the first spring is a clock spring. In an example embodiment, the gear is a cycloidal drive. 1. A rotary park lock mechanism , comprising: a park pawl arranged to selectively engage a mating tooth in a transmission gear; and,', 'a locking bar pocket;, 'a flange comprisinga first spring arranged to rotate the flange in a first rotational direction to engage the park pawl with the mating tooth; and,a gear arranged receive a motor torque to rotate the flange in a second rotational direction, opposite the first direction, to disengage the park pawl from the mating tooth.2. The rotary park lock mechanism of wherein the first spring is a clock spring.3. The rotary park lock mechanism of wherein the gear is a cycloidal drive.4. The rotary park lock mechanism of further comprising: a first distal end comprising a pin arranged to displace in a first axial direction to engage the locking bar pocket;', 'a second distal end, opposite the first distal end; and,', 'a pivot disposed between the first distal end and the second distal end; and,, 'a locking bar comprisinga second spring arranged to displace the second distal end in the first axial direction to disengage the pin from the locking bar pocket.5. The rotary park lock mechanism of wherein the flange cannot rotate when the locking bar pin is disposed in the locking bar pocket.6. The rotary park lock mechanism of further comprising a solenoid for displacing the second distal end in a second axial ...

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Номер записи: 81
05-03-2020 дата публикации

Gearbox and parking mechanism therof

Номер: US20200072351A1
Автор: Cheng-Ping Yang, Chia TSAO, Jui-Tang Tseng, Li-Te HUANG, Meng-Ru WU, Ming-Hsien Yang, Po-Wen Chen
Принадлежит: Industrial Technology Research Institute ITRI

A parking mechanism used in gearbox, including a ratchet pawl and a cam set for driving the ratchet pawl. The cam set includes a shaft, a first and a second cam pivotally engaged with the shaft, wherein the shaft drives the first cam and the second cam to rotate, so as to drive the ratchet pawl to engage with a gear wheel that is pivotally engaged with a shaft member and to stop the shaft member. The cam set as a driving means simplifies the parking mechanism and is easy to be manufactured and disassembled.

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Номер записи: 82
19-03-2015 дата публикации

AUTOMOBILE WITH ANTI-COLLISION FUNCTION AND ANTI-COLLISION METHOD

Номер: US20150081185A1
Автор: PAN AN-AN
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An automobile includes a main body, and an infrared detecting unit on the front portion of the main body. The infrared detecting unit includes an infrared emitter connected to a motor, and an infrared receiver. An anti-collision method includes controlling the motor to rotate to rotate the infrared emitter. Controlling the rotating infrared emitter at each rotated position to emit infrared lights with an effective projection range L which form an illuminating trajectory spaced from the front portion by a distance S. Calculating a height of a protruding portion on the road surface according to the effective projection range L, the distance S, and the distance between the infrared detecting unit and the road surface H, if the infrared receiver receives the reflected infrared lights reflected by the protruding portion. Actions are preformed to protect the automobile if the calculated height is greater than a preset value. 1. An automobile comprising:a main body comprising a front portion;an infrared detecting unit arranged on the front portion, a distance of the infrared detecting unit with respect to a road surface being defined as H, the infrared detecting unit comprising an infrared emitter connected to a motor and an infrared receiver;a storage unit storing a plurality of modules; anda processor to execute the plurality of modules, a driving control module to control the motor to rotate, and rotated the infrared emitter;', 'an emitting control module to control the rotating infrared emitter at each rotated position to emit infrared lights with an effective projection range L, and the emitted infrared lights forming an illuminating trajectory spaced from the front portion by a preset distance S;', 'a monitoring module to detect whether the infrared receiver receives any infrared lights reflected by a protruding portion on the road surface;', 'a calculating module to calculate a height h of the protruding portion according to the effective projection range L, the ...

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Номер записи: 83
12-06-2014 дата публикации

FILLER PIECE FOR A MEASURING STATION FOR VEHICLE MEASUREMENT

Номер: US20140158477A1
Автор: WIRBSER Tobias
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A filler piece for locking a turntable, which is situated in a driving surface of a measuring station for vehicle measurement, the turntable being designed to be generally circular, having at least one area projecting in the radial direction to the outside from the circumference of the turntable, the filler piece being designed in such a way that it at least partially fills a space between the driving surface and the turntable. The filler piece extends so far around the circumference of the turntable that it blocks a movement of an area projecting in the radial direction to the outside along the circumference of the turntable and thus prevents a rotational movement of the turntable. 1. A filler piece for locking a turntable situated in a driving surface of a measuring station for vehicle measurement , the turntable being circular and having at least one area projecting in a radial direction to an outside from an outer circumference of the turntable , the filler piece being designed in such a way that the filler piece at least partially fills a space between the driving surface and the turntable , the filler piece being designed in such a way that the filler piece extends so far along the outer circumference of the turntable that the filler piece blocks a movement of at least one area of the turntable projecting in the radial direction to the outside in the circumferential direction of the turntable and prevents a rotational movement of the turntable.2. The filler piece as recited in claim 1 , wherein the filler piece has at least one partially circular recess for accommodating the turntable claim 1 , a radius of the recess being one of larger than or the same as the radius of the turntable.3. The filler piece as recited in claim 1 , wherein the filler piece has at least one area which has the same thickness as the turntable in a direction perpendicular to the driving surface claim 1 , so that the turntable and the filler piece together provide a level driving ...

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Номер записи: 84
24-03-2016 дата публикации

PARKING DEVICE

Номер: US20160082933A1
Автор: IWATA Akihito, NAKA Kenichi, TAKEI Tadamasa
Принадлежит: AISIN AW CO., LTD.

A hydraulic unit and an electromagnetic unit are disposed such that a piston rod of the hydraulic unit and a solenoid shaft of the electromagnetic unit are orthogonal to each other. The electromagnetic unit is configured such that an end surface of an expanded diameter portion of a shaft portion of the solenoid shaft on the piston rod side is pressed against an attracting portion of a yoke by the elastic force of a spring when a parking unlocked state is established by a hydraulic pressure. 110-. (canceled)11. A parking device mounted on a vehicle to establish a parking locked state and a parking unlocked state , comprising:a first shaft member that is movable in a first direction to switch between the parking locked state and the parking unlocked state using an elastic force or a hydraulic pressure; andan electromagnetic unit that includes a second shaft member that is movable in a second direction which is orthogonal to the first direction to restrict movement of the first shaft member, an elastic member that urges the second shaft member toward the first shaft member, in the second direction, using an elastic force, a magnetic body portion provided to the second shaft member, and an attracting portion that attracts the magnetic body portion of the second shaft member using a magnetic force, whereinthe electromagnetic unit is configured such that the second shaft member is pressed against the attracting portion by the elastic force of the elastic member when the first shaft member establishes the parking locked state using the hydraulic pressure or establishes the parking unlocked state using the hydraulic pressure.12. The parking device according to claim 11 , wherein:the first shaft member is provided with an abutment portion that can abut against a distal end portion of the second shaft member to restrict movement of the first shaft member; andthe abutment portion of the first shaft member is configured not to abut against the distal end portion of the second ...

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Номер записи: 85
31-03-2022 дата публикации

PARKING LOCK SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20220099182A1
Автор: HASENKAMP Jan
Принадлежит:

A parking lock system for a motor vehicle has a housing, a drive shaft couplable to a wheel of the motor vehicle, a locking element for non-rotatably connecting the drive shaft to the housing, an actuating element for actuating the locking element, a first adjusting disc and a second adjusting disc, which are both arranged rotatably around a common axis of rotation. The system also has an adjusting device for a rotational adjustment of the first adjusting disc, a first actuator coupled to the actuating element and to the second adjusting disc. The adjusting device transmits an actuating force from the first adjusting disc, via the second adjusting disc, first actuator, and actuating element to the locking element. The parking lock system has at least one spring device, which has a first end supported at least indirectly with respect to the first adjusting disc, and a second end supported at least indirectly with respect to the second adjusting disc. 17-. (canceled)8. A parking lock system for a motor vehicle , the parking lock system comprising:a housing;a drive shaft which is couplable to a wheel of the motor vehicle;a locking element configured to non-rotatably connect the drive shaft to the housing;an actuating element configured to actuate the locking element;a first adjusting disc and a second adjusting disc, which are both arranged rotatably around a common axis of rotation;an adjusting device configured to rotationally adjust the first adjusting disc;a first actuator coupled to the actuating element and the second adjusting disc, wherein the adjusting device, the first adjusting disc, the second adjusting disc, the first actuator, the actuating element, and the locking element are arranged in such a way that an actuating force is transmittable starting from the adjusting device to the first adjusting disc, from there further to the second adjusting disc, from there further to the first actuator, from there further to the actuating element, and from there ...

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Номер записи: 86
31-03-2016 дата публикации

PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM

Номер: US20160091036A1
Автор: Shank David W., Terrill Gary E., Washeleski John M.
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A parking brake system for a vehicle includes a first member adapted to be mounted to a wheel assembly of the vehicle, a spindle shaft block adapted to be mounted to a spindle shaft of the vehicle, a backer plate disposed about a portion of the spindle shaft block, a second member mounted to the backer plate for engagement and disengagement with the first member, and an actuation lever adapted to receive an input to move the first member and the second member into engagement to perform a parking brake function. The parking brake system disclosed requires very little or no force to engage and disengage. The parking brake system has an input for obtaining engage or disengage information from a vehicle operator or from a vehicle independent of the operator. The information will engage the parking brake of the vehicle in a low force and cost effective manner. 1. A parking brake system for a vehicle comprising:a first member adapted to be mounted to a wheel assembly of the vehicle;a spindle shaft block adapted to be mounted to a spindle shaft of the vehicle;a backer plate disposed about a portion of said spindle shaft block;a second member mounted to said backer plate for engagement and disengagement with said first member; andan actuation lever adapted to receive an input to move said first member and said second member into engagement to perform a parking brake function.2. A parking brake system as set forth in wherein said first member comprises a brake hub having a plurality of first teeth.3. A parking brake system as set forth in wherein said second member comprises a brake plate having a plurality of second teeth for mating with said first teeth in an engaged condition.4. A parking brake system as set forth in wherein said first teeth and said second teeth have a non-self-locking angle claim 3 , that when engaged claim 3 , will allow said first teeth of said brake hub to ride over said second teeth of said brake plate.5. A parking brake system as set forth in ...

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Номер записи: 87
31-03-2016 дата публикации

PARKING DEVICE

Номер: US20160091037A1
Автор: IWATA Akihito, NAKA Kenichi, TAKEI Tadamasa
Принадлежит: AISIN AW CO., LTD.

A hydraulic unit and an electromagnetic unit are disposed in directions that are orthogonal to each other. The electromagnetic unit is configured such that a solenoid shaft is held when a coil is energized, and such that movement of the solenoid shaft toward the right side in the drawing is allowed during movement of the piston rod when the coil is not energized. When a hydraulic pressure for a piston is reduced with the coil not energized in a parking unlocked state, switching is performed to a parking locked state with a piston rod moved downward in the drawing while moving the solenoid shaft rightward in the drawing through abutment between a roller of a pin of the piston rod and a distal end portion of the solenoid shaft. 19.-. (canceled)10. A parking device mounted on a vehicle to establish a parking locked state and a parking unlocked state , comprising:a hydraulic unit that includes a first shaft member that is movable in a first direction, a first elastic member that urges the first shaft member toward a lock side on which the parking locked state is established, in the first direction, using an elastic force, and a hydraulic pressure generation portion that moves the first shaft member toward an unlock side which is opposite to the lock side, in the first direction, using a hydraulic pressure against the elastic force of the first elastic member; andan electromagnetic unit that includes a second shaft member that is movable in a second direction which is orthogonal to the first direction, a second elastic member that urges the second shaft member toward the first shaft member, in the second direction, using an elastic force, and a magnetic force holding portion that can hold the second shaft member on a side of the first shaft member using a magnetic force, wherein:the first shaft member is provided with an abutment portion that can abut against a distal end portion of the second shaft member; andthe electromagnetic unit is configured to allow the second ...

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Номер записи: 88
30-03-2017 дата публикации

CONTROL METHOD FOR PREVENTING BACKWARD SLIPPING OF VEHICLE

Номер: US20170089460A1
Автор: YOON Young Min
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A control method for preventing backward slipping of a vehicle includes a range detection step in which a controller detects a range position of a shift lever, a gradient comparison step in which the controller compares a gradient of a road with a predetermined reference gradient when it is determined that the position of the shift lever is the D range, a stop state check step where the controller checks a brake and a driving state of the vehicle when it is determined at the gradient comparison step that the gradient of the road is equal to or greater than the reference gradient, and an inter-lock implementation step in which the controller engages multiple gears on an identical shaft when it is determined at the stop state check step that the brake is on and the vehicle has stopped. 1. A control method for preventing backward slipping of a vehicle , comprising:a range detection step in which a controller detects a range position of a shift lever;a gradient comparison step in which the controller compares a gradient of a road with a predetermined reference gradient when it is determined at the range detection step that the position of the shift lever is the D range;a stop state check step in which the controller checks a brake and a driving state of the vehicle when it is determined at the gradient comparison step that the gradient of the road is equal to or greater than the reference gradient; andan inter-lock implementation step in which the controller engages multiple gears on an identical shaft when it is determined at the stop state check step that the brake is on and the vehicle has stopped.2. The control method of claim 1 , wherein in the inter-lock implementation step claim 1 , the controller makes a first actuator engage a first gear on the identical shaft claim 1 , and makes a second actuator engage one of odd-numbered gears excluding the first gear.3. The control method of claim 1 , further comprising:after the inter-lock implementation step, an opening ...

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Номер записи: 89
19-03-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR BRAKING A VEHICLE, AND DRIVE TRAIN OF A VEHICLE

Номер: US20200086835A1
Автор: Lamers Johannes
Принадлежит: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG

A drive train of a vehicle and a method for controlling a drive train is provided. The drive train includes a brake control unit configured to control vehicle brakes via, for example, hydraulic lines, and a transmission control unit coupled to the brake control unit via a data bus and configured to control a vehicle transmission. The transmission control unit is configured to command the brake control unit to activate the vehicle brakes in response to a detected defect in the vehicle transmission. 1. A method for braking a vehicle , the vehicle having a transmission which is actuated by a transmission control unit , wherein the transmission control unit requests a brake intervention.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the brake intervention is requested electronically by the transmission control unit and is implemented by a vehicle brake.3. The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the transmission control unit requests the brake intervention by a brake control unit which converts the request into a torque of at least one wheel brake which is configured as a vehicle brake.4. The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the transmission control unit and the brake control unit communicate via a bus system of the vehicle.5. The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , before the communication between the transmission control unit and the brake control unit claim 2 , the driving situation of the vehicle is checked in order to prevent an impermissible brake intervention.6. A drive train of a vehicle claim 2 , in the case of which an engine drives wheels of the vehicle via a transmission claim 2 , the transmission being actuated by a transmission control unit claim 2 , and the vehicle having a vehicle brake which is controlled by a brake control unit in order to brake the vehicle claim 2 , wherein the transmission control unit for electronically requesting a brake intervention is connected directly to the brake control unit for actuating the vehicle brake ...

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Номер записи: 90
09-04-2015 дата публикации

VEHICLE-TO-INFRASTRUCTURE COMMUNICATION

Номер: US20150100189A1
Автор: Ahmed-Zaid Farid, Ivan Jerome Charles, Martell James A., Nave Christopher, Pilutti Thomas Edward, Stinnett Joseph Edward, Tellis Levasseur, Zwicky Timothy D.
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle system includes at least one autonomous driving sensor that detects a location of a target vehicle, a communication device that receives infrastructure information from an infrastructure device, and a processing device that controls operation of at least one vehicle subsystem according to the infrastructure information. An exemplary method includes determining a location of a target vehicle, receiving infrastructure information from an infrastructure device, and controlling operation of at least one vehicle subsystem according to the infrastructure information. 1. A vehicle system comprising:at least one autonomous driving sensor configured to detect a location of a target vehicle;a communication device configured to receive infrastructure information from an infrastructure device; anda processing device configured to control operation of at least one vehicle subsystem according to the infrastructure information.2. The vehicle system of claim 1 , wherein controlling operation of at least one vehicle subsystem includes pre-charging a braking system.3. The vehicle system of claim 1 , wherein controlling operation of at least one vehicle subsystem includes autonomously applying the braking system independent of a user input based at least in part on the infrastructure information.4. The vehicle system of claim 1 , wherein the communication device is configured to receive kinematic data from the target vehicle.5. The vehicle system of claim 4 , wherein the processing device is configured to control the operation of at least one vehicle subsystem according to both the infrastructure information and the kinematic data.6. The vehicle system of claim 4 , wherein the kinematic data includes at least one of a speed of the target vehicle claim 4 , a deceleration rate of the target vehicle claim 4 , and a steering angle of the target vehicle.7. The vehicle system of claim 1 , wherein the infrastructure information includes a location of the infrastructure device.8. ...

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Номер записи: 91
26-03-2020 дата публикации

Parking lock device for vehicle

Номер: US20200094791A1
Автор: Naoaki Maeda
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

A parking lock device for a vehicle includes a parking gear, a locking pawl, and a cam mechanism. The parking gear includes a parking lock gear that includes outer teeth that engage with a locking lug and rotates about a rotation axis, and a parking lock gear base fixed to an output shaft and allowed to rotate relative to the parking lock gear about the rotation axis. A space is provided between the parking lock gear and the parking lock gear base, such that the space expands and contracts in a circumferential direction according to relative rotation of the parking lock gear and the parking lock gear base, and an elastic body is provided in the space in a pre-compressed state.

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Номер записи: 92
16-04-2015 дата публикации

Method for Supporting a Traffic-Light-Sequence Assistant of a Vehicle, said Assistant Detecting Traffic Lights

Номер: US20150105989A1
Автор: Hegemann Stefan, Komar Matthias, Lueke Stefan
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The invention relates to a method for supporting a traffic-light-sequence assistant of a vehicle (), said assistant detecting the traffic light sequences of traffic lights () by means of a camera (). The invention provides that when traffic lights () are detected in the visual range () of the camera (), the length (L) of the driving path (W) in the direction of the traffic lights () is determined by means of a control unit (), said driving path keeping the camera () in the visual range () thereof, and a control signal (St) concerning the length (L) of the driving path (W) is outputted. 110111. A method for supporting a traffic-light-sequence assistant of a vehicle () , said assistant detecting the traffic light sequences of traffic lights () by means of a camera () ,characterized in that{'b': 11', '1', '1', '11', '3', '1', '1, 'i': a', 'a, 'when traffic lights () are detected in the visual range () of the camera (), the length (L) of the driving path (W) in the direction of the traffic lights () is determined by means of a control unit (), said driving path keeping the camera () in the visual range () thereof, and'}a control signal (St) concerning the length (L) of the driving path (W) is outputted.2410. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the control signal (St) is outputted to an indicating device () of the vehicle () claim 1 , said indicating device producing a visual and/or acoustic indication of the end (E) of the driving path (W).3. The method according to claim 2 , characterized in that the visual and/or acoustic indication is in the form of an indication of distance indicated in a unit of measurement of length for the length (L) of the driving path (W).45105. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the control signal (St) is outputted to an assistance system () intervening in the brake system of the vehicle () and the assistance system () is designed to take over the end (E) of the driving path (W) as the point to be ...

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Номер записи: 93
13-04-2017 дата публикации

VEHICLE BRAKE-CONTROL-SYSTEM, VEHICLE COMPRISING A BRAKE-CONTROL-SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM

Номер: US20170101080A1
Автор: ALI Mohammad, BRANNSTROM Mattias Erik, NILSSON Jonas
Принадлежит: VOLVO CAR CORPORATION

A vehicle, a method and a vehicle brake-control-system are provided. The host vehicle comprises a steering wheel, a vehicle brake system, at least one sensor arranged to monitor a sensor monitoring area of a host vehicle surrounding and an autonomous operating arrangement which is arranged to control steering and velocity of the host vehicle in an autonomous operating mode at least partly based on information received from the at least one sensor. The vehicle brake-control-system is arranged to determine if the steering wheel is manually operated when the vehicle is operating in the autonomous driving mode, and if so control the vehicle brake system to perform braking of the host vehicle. 1. A vehicle brake-control-system for control of a vehicle brake system of a host vehicle that further includes a steering wheel , at least one sensor arranged to monitor a sensor monitoring area of a host vehicle surrounding , and an autonomous operating arrangement which is arranged to control steering and velocity of the host vehicle in an autonomous operating mode at least partly based on information received from the at least one sensor , wherein the vehicle brake-control-system is operable to:determine if the steering wheel is manually operated when the vehicle is operating in the autonomous driving mode; and, if so,control the vehicle brake system to perform braking of the host vehicle.2. The vehicle brake-control-system according to further comprising a steering wheel sensor configured to determine if a steering column of the steering wheel is rotated due to manual operation of the steering wheel claim 1 , wherein the vehicle brake-control-system is further operable to control the vehicle brake system to perform braking of the host vehicle upon such determination.3. The vehicle brake-control-system according to wherein the vehicle brake-control-system is operable to determine claim 1 , based on determined steering column rotation or input received from a host vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 94
19-04-2018 дата публикации

PARKING BRAKE

Номер: US20180105149A1
Автор: Tseng Jui-Tang, WU MENG-RU, Yang Ming-Hsien
Принадлежит: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

A parking brake includes transmission shaft, park gear and parking assembly. The park gear is connected to the transmission shaft. The parking assembly includes holder and engagement mechanisms. The holder on the transmission shaft is slidable in axial direction of the transmission shaft. The engagement mechanism includes engagement body and elastic member. The engagement body is furnished on the holder and slidable in a radial direction of the transmission shaft. The elastic members are connected to the holder and located between the holder and the engagement bodies. The engagement bodies protrude from a surface of the holder. When the parking assembly is moved toward the park gear, and some of the engagement bodies are pressed and moved with respect to the holder, the park gear is engaged with some of the plurality of engagement mechanisms not moved with respect to the holder. 1. A parking brake , comprising:a transmission shaft;a park gear coaxially connected to the transmission shaft, and the park gear rotatable by the transmission shaft; and a holder furnished on the transmission shaft and slidable in an axial direction of the transmission shaft; and', 'a plurality of engagement mechanisms each comprising an engagement body and an elastic member, the engagement body being a cylinder-shaped object, the engagement body furnished on the holder and slidable in the axial direction of the transmission shaft, the elastic members connected to the holder and respectively connected to the engagement bodies, the elastic members located between the holder and the engagement bodies, and the engagement bodies protruding from a surface of the holder;, 'at least one parking assembly, comprisingwherein, when the at least one parking assembly is moved toward the park gear, and some of the engagement bodies are pressed by the park gear to be moved with respect to the holder, the park gear is engaged with some of the engagement bodies which are not moved with respect to the holder ...

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Номер записи: 95
28-04-2016 дата публикации

Methods and Systems for Steering-Based Oscillatory Vehicle Braking

Номер: US20160114770A1
Автор: Lombrozo Peter Craig
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Methods and systems for steering-based oscillatory braking are described herein. A method may involve making a determination, by a computing device, to reduce a speed of a vehicle. The vehicle may include a pair of wheels. The method may further involve providing instructions to turn the pair of wheels of the vehicle in an oscillatory manner, such that each wheel of the pair of wheels is turned in substantially the same direction and turning of the pair of wheels oscillates each wheel of the pair of wheels between given directions about a direction of travel of the vehicle so as to reduce the speed of the vehicle. 1. A method comprising:making a determination, by a computing device, that a primary braking system cannot reduce a speed of a vehicle within at least one of a predetermined time period and a predetermined braking distance; andproviding, by the computing device, instructions to a control system of the vehicle to turn a pair of wheels of the vehicle in an oscillatory manner, such that each wheel of the pair of wheels is turned in substantially a same direction and turning of the pair of wheels oscillates each wheel of the pair of wheels between given directions about a direction of travel of the vehicle so as to reduce the speed of the vehicle.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:decoupling a steering wheel of the vehicle from the pair of wheels, such that the steering wheel does not rotate in response to the pair of wheels being turned in an oscillatory manner.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving, by the computing device, a signal from a traffic signal that alerts the vehicle of the speed of the vehicle; andbased on the signal, determining, by the computing device, that the primary braking system cannot reduce the speed of the vehicle within at least one of the predetermined time period and the predetermined braking distance.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:detecting, by the computing device, a traffic sign that ...

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Номер записи: 96
09-06-2022 дата публикации

DRIVING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

Номер: US20220176922A1
Автор: KONDO Kumiko
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A driving assistance system that executes deceleration assistance of a vehicle when a relative state between the vehicle and a deceleration object ahead satisfies a preset condition includes a brake operation detection unit configured to detect whether a brake operation is performed by a driver of the vehicle during the deceleration assistance, a deceleration gradient setting unit configured to, when a brake operation is performed by the driver during the assistance, set a deceleration gradient to stop the assistance based on at least one of presence or absence of a forward obstacle ahead, a relative state between the vehicle and the forward obstacle, and a road environment in which the vehicle travels, and a deceleration assistance stop unit configured to, when a brake operation is performed by the driver during the assistance, stop the assistance of the vehicle along the deceleration gradient set by the deceleration gradient setting unit. 1. A driving assistance system that executes deceleration assistance of a host vehicle when a relative state between the host vehicle and a deceleration object ahead of the host vehicle satisfies a preset deceleration assistance start condition , the driving assistance system comprising:a brake operation detection unit configured to detect whether a brake operation is performed by a driver of the host vehicle during the deceleration assistance;a deceleration gradient setting unit configured to, when a brake operation is performed by the driver during the deceleration assistance, set a deceleration gradient to stop the deceleration assistance based on at least one of presence or absence of a forward obstacle ahead of the host vehicle, a relative state between the host vehicle and the forward obstacle, and a road environment in which the host vehicle travels; anda deceleration assistance stop unit configured to, when a brake operation is performed by the driver during the deceleration assistance, stop the deceleration assistance of ...

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Номер записи: 97
09-06-2022 дата публикации

STAY ARM FOR A VEHICLE CAB

Номер: US20220177055A1
Автор: Archer David W.
Принадлежит: OSHKOSH CORPORATION

A vehicle includes a support assembly extending between a chassis and a cab. The support assembly includes a first bracket coupled to the chassis, a second bracket coupled to the cab, a stay arm having a first end coupled to the first bracket and an opposing second end, and a locking assembly. The stay arm defines a locking interface between the first end and the opposing second end. The locking assembly includes a slide, an actuator, a release arm, and a pawl. The slide is translatable along the stay arm. The slide defines a first interface coupled to the second bracket, a second interface coupled to the actuator, and a third interface. The release arm is coupled to the actuator and the third interface. The pawl is coupled to release arm at the third interface. The pawl selectively engages with the locking interface based on a configuration of the actuator. 1. A vehicle comprising:a chassis;a cab pivotably coupled to the chassis, the cab repositionable between a lowered position and a raised position; and a first bracket coupled to the chassis;', 'a second bracket coupled to the cab;', 'a stay arm having a first stay arm end and an opposing second stay arm end, the first stay arm end coupled to the first bracket, the stay arm defining a locking interface between the first stay arm end and the opposing second stay arm end, the locking interface including one or more notches; and', a slide translatable along the stay arm between the first stay arm end and the opposing second stay arm end, the slide defining a first interface, a second interface, and a third interface, the first interface coupled to the second bracket;', 'an actuator having a first actuator end and a second actuator end, the first actuator end coupled to the second interface of the slide;', 'a release arm having a first release arm end and a second release arm end, the first release arm end coupled to the second actuator end, the second release arm end coupled to the third interface of the slide; and ...

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Номер записи: 98
10-07-2014 дата публикации

ADAPTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND STEER ASSIST SYSTEMS BASED ON DRIVER FOCUS

Номер: US20140195120A1
Автор: Bolton Zachary Joseph, McClain Jeremy Jason
Принадлежит: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.

An automotive vehicle includes a driver analyzer and a driver assistance system, both of which are coupled to a controller. The controller includes a non-transitory storage medium storing instructions for causing the controller to determine a level of attentiveness of a driver of the automotive vehicle and to adapt a response of the driver assistance system in response to the determined level of attentiveness. 1. An automotive vehicle comprising:a driver analyzer communicatively coupled to a controller;a driver assistance system communicatively coupled to the controller; andthe controller including a non-transitory storage medium storing instructions for causing the controller to determine a level of attentiveness of a driver of the automotive vehicle and to adapt a response of the driver assistance system in response to the determined level of attentiveness.2. The automotive vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the driver assistance system is at least one of a brake assist system claim 1 , a steering assist system claim 1 , a warning system claim 1 , an electronic stability control system claim 1 , an adaptive cruise control system claim 1 , a collision warning system and a lane departure warning system.3. The automotive vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the non-transitory storage medium further stores instructions for causing said driver assistance system to determine a direction of the driver's focus based at least in part on data from the driver analyzer.4. The automotive vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the driver analyzer is one of a monocular camera claim 1 , a binocular camera claim 1 , and an array of cameras.5. The automotive vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the driver analyzer is mounted to a steering column of the automotive vehicle.6. The automotive vehicle of claim 1 , wherein one of the driver analyzer and the controller include a driver recognition module claim 1 , and wherein the driver recognition module is operable to interpret data from said driver analyzer and ...

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Номер записи: 99
30-04-2015 дата публикации

ROAD GRADE ESTIMATION FOR A TRAILERED VEHICLE

Номер: US20150120157A1
Автор: McGee Ryan Abraham, Yu Hai
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

An example vehicle control method includes, among other things, controlling a towing vehicle based upon a trailered vehicle road grade. 1. A vehicle control method , comprising:controlling a towing vehicle based upon a trailered vehicle road grade.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the trailered vehicle road grade is based upon a towing vehicle road grade of the towing vehicle.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the trailered vehicle road grade at a position is based upon the towing vehicle road grade at the position.4. The method of claim 2 , including recording the towing vehicle road grade when the towing vehicle tows the trailered vehicle forward claim 2 , and shifting the recording of the towing vehicle road grade to calculate the trailered vehicle road grade claim 2 , wherein the shifting comprises a spatial domain shift of the towing vehicle road grade.5. The method of claim 1 , initiating a vehicle control adjustment in response to the trailered vehicle road grade.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the vehicle control adjustment comprises increasing braking force applied to the towing vehicle in response to the trailered vehicle road grade.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the trailered vehicle road grade is an estimated trailered vehicle road grade.8. A system for controlling a towing vehicle claim 1 , comprising:a sensor to monitor a towing vehicle road grade of the towing vehicle; anda controller configured to control the towing vehicle based upon a trailered vehicle road grade.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the trailered vehicle road grade is based upon the towing vehicle road grade.10. The system of claim 8 , wherein the towing vehicle is configured to tow the trailered vehicle.11. The system of claim 8 , wherein the sensor assembly is mounted to the towing vehicle.12. The system of claim 8 , wherein the controller is mounted to the towing vehicle.13. The system of claim 8 , wherein the trailered vehicle road grade at a position is based upon the ...

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Номер записи: 100