B60K23/00

Vehicle and video image output device

When a gearshift of a vehicle is in drive, a video image of a movement state of the vehicle moving forward depending on the rotation of the wheels detected by a wheel rotation sensor is displayed on a monitor. Thereafter, when the gearshift is in neutral, a video image of a movement state of the vehicle moving forward depending on the rotation of the wheels is displayed on the monitor. When the gearshift is in rear where the vehicle moves in a second direction opposite to a first direction, a video image of a movement state of the vehicle moving in the second direction depending on the rotation of the wheels is displayed on the monitor. Thereafter, when the gearshift is in neutral, a video image of a movement state of the vehicle moving in the second direction depending on the rotation of the wheels is displayed on the monitor.

Control system in a four-wheel-drive motor vehicle and method for control

A control system in a four-wheel-drive motor vehicle for the distribution of drive forces at least from a drive of the motor vehicle to wheels of the first and second axles of the motor vehicle, at least including: a distribution device for distributing the drive forces to the first and second axles; rotation rate sensors for detecting the rotation rate of the two axles and/or the wheels of the motor vehicle, a central control device that is connected to a distribution controller and the sensors and a vehicle communication system, wherein the distribution controller is attached to the distribution unit and performs control both to a setpoint torque and to a setpoint rotation rate, and thus—in a drive-dependent and switchable manner—determines a distribution ratio of the drive forces to be distributed to the first and second axles on the basis of the ratio between the torque and the setpoint torque or between the setpoint rotation rate and the setpoint rotation rate.

Detecting Road Conditions Based on Braking Event Data Received from Vehicles
20220024469 · 2022-01-27 ·

Data is received regarding vehicle braking events, each event occurring on one of a plurality of vehicles, and each event associated with a location. A determination is made that the braking events correspond to a pattern. Based on determining that the braking events correspond to the pattern, a first location is identified. In response to identifying the first location, at least one action is performed.

Vehicle corner modules and vehicles comprising them

A vehicle corner module (VCM) is provided for regulating motion of a host vehicle which comprises a vehicle-onboard vehicle-controller. The VCM comprises a sub-frame mountable to a reference frame of the host vehicle; a wheel-hub assembly comprising a wheel-hub; VCM-sub-systems mediating between the sub-frame and the wheel-hub assembly, e.g., a drive subsystem, a steering subsystem, a suspension subsystem and/or a braking subsystem; and an VCM-onboard VCM-controller, comprising one or more processors and a computer-readable medium storing program instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to establish a communication link with a vehicle-controller, including electronically transferring information about the VCM from the VCM-controller to the vehicle-controller, and to perform, in response to an installation of the VCM on a vehicle, a post-installation validation-process that includes validating the VCM-subsystems and communicating a result of the validating to the vehicle-controller.

Vehicle corner modules and vehicles comprising them

A vehicle corner module (VCM) is provided for regulating motion of a host vehicle which comprises a vehicle-onboard vehicle-controller. The VCM comprises a sub-frame mountable to a reference frame of the host vehicle; a wheel-hub assembly comprising a wheel-hub; VCM-sub-systems mediating between the sub-frame and the wheel-hub assembly, e.g., a drive subsystem, a steering subsystem, a suspension subsystem and/or a braking subsystem; and an VCM-onboard VCM-controller, comprising one or more processors and a computer-readable medium storing program instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to establish a communication link with a vehicle-controller, including electronically transferring information about the VCM from the VCM-controller to the vehicle-controller, and to perform, in response to an installation of the VCM on a vehicle, a post-installation validation-process that includes validating the VCM-subsystems and communicating a result of the validating to the vehicle-controller.

Vehicle control apparatus
11173916 · 2021-11-16 · ·

A control apparatus for a vehicle, which is provided with an engine and drive wheels, is configured, during an inertia running or stop of the vehicle, to execute a control for stopping the engine and/or disconnecting the engine from the drive wheels in each area, depending on whether a condition is satisfied or not. The condition is set based on an information transferred from other vehicle in which the control is executable during an inertia running or stop of the other vehicle. The information includes (a) a location information indicative of the each area and (b) an acceleration representative value representing a required acceleration of the other vehicle required by an operator of the other vehicle in the each area. The acceleration representative value is associated with the location information indicative of the each area.

Vehicle torque shaping

A vehicle includes an actuator, a drivetrain configured to receive mechanical power from the actuator, an accelerator pedal position sensor configured to output a driver-demanded torque, and a controller in electric communication with the sensor and the actuator. The controller is programmed to receive the driver-demanded torque and output a shaped torque command to mitigate driveline disturbances caused by backlash and shaft compliance.

Hydrostatic transmission pedal stroke limiter
11168463 · 2021-11-09 · ·

A hydrostatic transmission pedal stroke limiter includes a stop connected through a linkage to a range shift lever for limiting the travel of the hydrostatic transmission actuator arm when the range shift lever is in the low gear range, and reducing sound significantly when operating in the low gear range.

Hydrostatic transmission pedal stroke limiter
11168463 · 2021-11-09 · ·

A hydrostatic transmission pedal stroke limiter includes a stop connected through a linkage to a range shift lever for limiting the travel of the hydrostatic transmission actuator arm when the range shift lever is in the low gear range, and reducing sound significantly when operating in the low gear range.

Electric oil pump system

An electric oil pump system allows the cooling of an electric oil pump (EOP) and an oil pump controller (OPU) to be performed efficiently in the vehicle equipped with the electric oil pump. An electric oil pump of the system includes a pumping part that is operated by power of a motor to suction and direct pressurized oil. An oil pump controller operates the electric oil pump. A water-cooled cooling apparatus cools the oil pump controller using coolant and an oil-cooled cooling apparatus cools the electric oil pump using oil. The coolant of the water-cooled cooling apparatus and the oil of the oil-cooled cooling apparatus pass through a heat exchanger and as the coolant and oil pass therethrough, heat exchange is achieved.