Patent classifications
B60T7/02
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PARKING CONTROL OF VEHICLE
A system for parking control of a vehicle in which a transmission parking configuration is omitted is provided. The system includes a shift by wire device that requests a parking control of the vehicle when a parking stage is input by an operation of a driver. An electronic parking brake operates a brake installed on a drive wheel via a relay which is connected to be in a parking brake state when the electronic parking brake receives the parking control request from the shift by wire device. The shift by wire device switches the relay to directly operate the brake to be in the parking brake state when the shift by wire device receives a failure event, which indicates that a normal operation of the electronic parking brake is impossible, from the electronic parking brake.
AUTOMOTIVE CONTROL
A system includes a switch biased to a neutral position, a camera, and a computer communicatively coupled to the switch and the camera. The computer is programmed to activate a vehicle brake upon receiving data from the switch that the switch is in the neutral position and to activate the vehicle brake upon determining that an operator of the switch is in an inattentive state based on data received from the camera.
AUTOMOTIVE CONTROL
A system includes a switch biased to a neutral position, a camera, and a computer communicatively coupled to the switch and the camera. The computer is programmed to activate a vehicle brake upon receiving data from the switch that the switch is in the neutral position and to activate the vehicle brake upon determining that an operator of the switch is in an inattentive state based on data received from the camera.
High efficiency mechanical emergency brake with manual override
A mechanical design for a braking system of a delivery device is described. The braking system includes one or more brake modules. Each brake module is configured to engage a different wheel of the delivery device to stop movement of the wheel when power to the brake module is less than a threshold. Each brake module includes: an electromagnet; a magnetic plate; a pawl configured to engage a wheel to stop movement of the wheel; a solenoid comprising a solenoid pin, the solenoid pin having a first end coupled to the magnetic plate and having a second end coupled to the pawl, and a manual override mechanism that is configured to allow movement of the wheel when the power to the brake module is less than the threshold. The brake module is configured to disable the manual override mechanism when the power to the brake module is greater than or equal to a threshold.
High efficiency mechanical emergency brake with manual override
A mechanical design for a braking system of a delivery device is described. The braking system includes one or more brake modules. Each brake module is configured to engage a different wheel of the delivery device to stop movement of the wheel when power to the brake module is less than a threshold. Each brake module includes: an electromagnet; a magnetic plate; a pawl configured to engage a wheel to stop movement of the wheel; a solenoid comprising a solenoid pin, the solenoid pin having a first end coupled to the magnetic plate and having a second end coupled to the pawl, and a manual override mechanism that is configured to allow movement of the wheel when the power to the brake module is less than the threshold. The brake module is configured to disable the manual override mechanism when the power to the brake module is greater than or equal to a threshold.
Vehicle operation pedal device
To provide a vehicle operating pedal apparatus configured in such a manner that a magnet mounted on an operating pedal to detect the angle of rotation of the operating pedal resists being detached from the operating pedal. A vehicle operating pedal apparatus 10A includes: an operating pedal 12A pivotably supported by a support member; a magnet 58A used to detect the angle of rotation of the operating pedal 12A; a magnet holder 54A housing the magnet 58A in an engaged state; a first snap-fit portion 74A and a first mounting hole 78A configured to fix the magnet holder 54A to the operating pedal 12A with a pressing force in a Y direction; and a second snap-fit portion 76A and a second mounting hole 80A configured to fix the magnet holder 54A to the operating pedal 12A with a pressing force in a Z direction different from the Y direction.
Vehicle tire heater and cleaner system
A front tire heating and cleaning system for a vehicle includes a brake system configured to selectively apply hydraulic braking pressure against front wheels and rear wheels of the vehicle, and a controller in signal communication with the brake system. The controller is configured to, upon receipt of a request, initiate a controlled front tire heating mode where the brake system is controlled to selectively apply hydraulic braking pressure against the rear wheels and not the front wheels, and rotate the front wheels to increase tire temperature for improved front wheel traction during off-road maneuvers.
Vehicle tire heater and cleaner system
A front tire heating and cleaning system for a vehicle includes a brake system configured to selectively apply hydraulic braking pressure against front wheels and rear wheels of the vehicle, and a controller in signal communication with the brake system. The controller is configured to, upon receipt of a request, initiate a controlled front tire heating mode where the brake system is controlled to selectively apply hydraulic braking pressure against the rear wheels and not the front wheels, and rotate the front wheels to increase tire temperature for improved front wheel traction during off-road maneuvers.
BEARING DEVICE AND ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE BOOSTER
A bearing device for an electromechanical brake booster, it being optionally possible to fasten the first sliding bearing in the first receiving opening when the second sliding bearing is float-mounted in the second receiving opening or to fasten the second sliding bearing in the second receiving opening when the first sliding bearing is float-mounted in the first receiving opening, and, if the first sliding bearing is fastened on a first fastening element, it being possible to situate the bearing device between the two support elements spaced apart by a first interspace, and, if the second sliding bearing is fastened on a second fastening element, it being possible to situate the bearing device between the two support elements spaced apart by a second interspace. An electromechanical brake booster for a motor vehicle is also described.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE WITH REGENERATIVE BRAKING CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD
A vehicle includes a user-actuatable switch and a controller. When the switch is actuated, the controller is adapted to effect a regenerative braking command to actuate a regenerative brake system when a vehicle speed is above a threshold speed, and to effect a parking brake command to actuate an electric park brake when the vehicle speed is less than or equal to the threshold speed.