An apparatus comprising an interface, a memory and a processor. The interface may be configured to receive sensor data samples during operation of a vehicle. The memory may be configured to store the sensor data samples over a number of points in time. The processor may be configured to analyze the sensor data samples stored in the memory to detect a pattern. The processor may be configured to manage an application of brakes of the vehicle in response to the pattern.

An apparatus comprising an interface, a memory and a processor. The interface may be configured to receive sensor data samples during operation of a vehicle. The memory may be configured to store the sensor data samples over a number of points in time. The processor may be configured to analyze the sensor data samples stored in the memory to detect a pattern. The processor may be configured to manage an application of brakes of the vehicle in response to the pattern.

An apparatus comprising an interface, a memory and a processor. The interface may be configured to receive sensor data samples during operation of a vehicle. The memory may be configured to store the sensor data samples over a number of points in time. The processor may be configured to analyze the sensor data samples stored in the memory to detect a pattern. The processor may be configured to manage an application of brakes of the vehicle in response to the pattern.

A vehicle braking device includes a first supply unit supplying fluid to main flow channels connected to wheel cylinders of a vehicle, a differential solenoid valve provided on the main flow channels and generating a differential pressure across the differential solenoid valve, a second supply unit supplying fluid to the wheel cylinders by drawing at least some fluid supplied from the first supply unit through branch flow channels branching off from the main flow channels upstream of the differential solenoid valve, and a setting unit setting a supply amount of fluid supplied from the first supply unit in accordance with a draw amount of fluid drawn by the second supply unit.

The present disclosure in some embodiments provides a vehicle braking apparatus including wheel brakes for providing a braking force to one or more front and rear wheels, a first actuator including a first hydraulic circuit supplying braking force to at least some of wheel brakes, a first master cylinder adjusting hydraulic pressure of the first hydraulic circuit, and a first motor, a second actuator including a second hydraulic circuit supplying a braking force to at least a remainder of the wheel brakes, a second master cylinder adjusting hydraulic pressure of the second hydraulic circuit, and a second motor, an EPB generating a braking force on rear wheels, a regenerative braking system generating a regenerative braking force, and an ECU for controlling at least one of the first actuator, second actuator, electronic parking brake, or regenerative braking system upon determining whether the first actuator and the second actuator malfunction.

A power generating wheel rim device includes a wheel rim body, a power generating mechanism, a cover mechanism, and a circuit mechanism. The wheel rim body includes a central plate and a central slot recessed into the central plate. The power generating mechanism is embedded in the central slot and is operable to be driven by the wheel rim body to rotate and to generate electricity. The cover mechanism covers the power generating mechanism, is mounted to the central plate of the wheel rim body, and includes an air permeable passage structure that is annular and disposed along a periphery of the cover mechanism and that is in 10 spatial communication with an external environment and the central slot. The circuit mechanism is mounted in the cover mechanism and is electrically connected to the power generating mechanism for converting alternating current of the electricity generated into direct current.

An active mechanical brake-force distributor with exclusively mechanical anti-locking function, which is installable inside braking systems in the technical-engineering field, actuated by motors and/or generators of various types, characterized in that it is provided with at least one distribution free wheel and a plurality of interconnections consisting of gears or pulleys with belts, interconnection shafts and motion transmission, modulation and inversion devices or clutches adapted to provide rapid accelerations and equally efficient decelerations; the elements being operatively connected to one another to form the mechanical distributor, which is configured to optimize, in an exclusively mechanical and non-electronic manner, the controlled rotation under acceleration and deceleration of the vehicle wheels according to a mere rolling motion without slipping on any type of road surface, and to modulate the speed itself of the vehicle under acceleration and deceleration with full control of the directional stability thereof.

An active mechanical brake-force distributor with exclusively mechanical anti-locking function, which is installable inside braking systems in the technical-engineering field, actuated by motors and/or generators of various types, characterized in that it is provided with at least one distribution free wheel and a plurality of interconnections consisting of gears or pulleys with belts, interconnection shafts and motion transmission, modulation and inversion devices or clutches adapted to provide rapid accelerations and equally efficient decelerations; the elements being operatively connected to one another to form the mechanical distributor, which is configured to optimize, in an exclusively mechanical and non-electronic manner, the controlled rotation under acceleration and deceleration of the vehicle wheels according to a mere rolling motion without slipping on any type of road surface, and to modulate the speed itself of the vehicle under acceleration and deceleration with full control of the directional stability thereof.

An apparatus for braking a vehicle includes wheel brakes configured to generate a braking force on each of wheels, a first actuator for supplying a braking force to the wheel brakes by using a first motor and a first master cylinder, a second actuator for supplying a braking force to the wheel brakes by using a second motor and a second master cylinder, a first electronic control unit (ECU) for controlling the first actuator and determining normal or faulty operation of the first and second actuators, and a second electronic control unit (ECU) for controlling the second actuator and determining the normal or faulty operation of the first and second actuators. When the first ECU and the second ECU are determined to be normal, the first ECU controls to brake some of the wheel brakes, and the second ECU controls to brake a remainder of the wheel brakes.

Systems and methods for operating a hybrid powertrain or driveline that includes an engine and an integrated starter/generator are described. In one example, rotation of an automatically stopped engine may be inhibited when engine braking is requested so that the engine may not be rotated without providing a desired outcome.