Patent classifications
B60K2360/42
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING DATA OF MULTIFUNCTIONAL AUTOMOBILE CHARGER BY USING MICROPROCESSOR
The present invention discloses a method and an apparatus for processing data of a multifunctional automobile charger by using a microprocessor. A main program module, an ignition current detection module, a charging current detection module, an internal battery constant current charging detection module, an internal battery temperature detection module, an output current detection module, a wireless charging failure detection module, a module for Bluetooth communication with a mobile phone and so on are loaded in a single chip microcomputer. Instructions of the modules are executed by a processor. The present invention provides an ignition function for an automobile, can communicate with a mobile phone, and is convenient to use.
DUAL-SIDED TRANSPARENT DISPLAY ASSEMBLIES WITH NON-TRANSPARENT CIRCUITS
Disclosed are dual-sided transparent display assemblies, methods for making/using such transparent display assemblies, and motor vehicles with a window unitarily formed with a dual-sided, laminated-glass transparent display unit. A representative dual-sided transparent electronic display device includes first and second rigid transparent layers juxtaposed in opposing, spaced face-to-face relation with each other. Adhesive layers are positioned on the interior surfaces of these rigid transparent layers. First and second display circuits are attached via the adhesive layers to the first and second rigid transparent layers, respectively. Each display circuit includes a discrete array of electronically-activated light elements. The electronic display device also includes a flexible substrate with a first surface mounting thereon the first circuit and an opposing second surface mounting thereon the second circuit. The flexible substrate is fabricated with a plurality of apertures, such as through holes and/or slots, interleaved with the first and second arrays of electronically-activated light elements.
Modular electronic device and head unit for vehicles
The present disclosure relates to electronic devices and configurations. In one embodiment, an electronic device includes a plurality of circuit boards and a plurality of chassis enclosures. Each of the plurality of circuit boards is separately housed by a chassis enclosure. Each chassis enclosure includes a front housing and a back housing, the front housing and back housing configured to retain a circuit board, and at least one heat dissipation element. The plurality of chassis enclosures are mounted to provide an air gap for heat dissipation between each chassis enclosures. Each chassis enclosure electrically shields a retained circuit board.
MODULAR ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND HEAD UNIT FOR VEHICLES
The present disclosure relates to electronic devices and configurations. In one embodiment, an electronic device includes a plurality of circuit boards and a plurality of chassis enclosures. Each of the plurality of circuit boards is separately housed by a chassis enclosure. Each chassis enclosure includes a front housing and a back housing, the front housing and back housing configured to retain a circuit board, and at least one heat dissipation element. The plurality of chassis enclosures are mounted to provide an air gap for heat dissipation between each chassis enclosures. Each chassis enclosure electrically shields a retained circuit board.
Motor connection
A system for securing a motor to a circuit board of a rearview assembly may comprise a display element having an orientation; a motor having at least two motor terminals; a motherboard having a connection header; and a motor connection printed circuit board defining at least two slots and having a body portion and an end portion. Traces may extend from the at least two slots to the end portion of the motor connection printed circuit board. Each of the at least two motor terminals may be inserted into one of the at least two slots defined by the motor connection printed circuit board; and a portion of each of the at least two motor terminals may extend through the slot in which it has been inserted.
User interface apparatus for vehicle, method of manufacturing user interface apparatus, and vehicle
A user interface apparatus for a vehicle includes: a circuit part injection-molded body formed in an insert injection process in which first resin melt is injected while a circuit part is inserted; and a cover part injection-molded body coupled to the circuit part injection-molded body, and formed in an insert injection process in which second resin melt is injected while a cover part is inserted. The circuit part includes: a light emitting unit; a touch sensor that detects a touch input; and at least one processor that controls the light emitting unit in response to an event to generate light; activates the touch sensor in response to generation of the light; and generates a signal for controlling a vehicle device in response to a touch input. The cover part allows light generated by the light emitting unit to pass therethrough and illuminate a shape on the cover part.
DISPLAY ASSEMBLY WITH AN INTERNAL CASING
A display assembly for an automotive vehicle includes a housing having a front opening, a peripheral wall, and a rear wall arranged along a main axis. The housing is configured to receive a display module on a front opening side and a printed circuit board connected to the display module. The printed circuit board includes an electronic control unit to control the display module, characterized in that it further comprises an internal casing which is mounted in the housing against the housing rear wall, said internal casing comprising a first holding surface configured to receive the printed circuit board and a second holding surface configured to receive the display module, and in that the housing comprises a first set of axially retaining members holding the printed circuit board on the first holding surface and a second set of axially retaining members holding the display module on the second holding surface.
Motor vehicle operating device with sound-generating switching element
An operating device includes a casing, an operating button arranged at the casing for the manual actuation of the operating device, and a printed circuit board that is arranged in the casing. A switching element is mechanically coupled to the operating button and arranged on the printed circuit board. The switching element produces a pronounced sound when the operating button is actuated. To this end, next to the switching element, the printed circuit board is mechanically connected to the casing by at least one support element and each support element is designed to stabilize the printed circuit board against a tremor that is produced by the switching element when producing the sound.
Function display for selectively displaying several symbols that respectively represent a switching function and/or several switching states, with an alignment function of the light sources, and associated assembly method
The present disclosure relates to a function display for selectively displaying several symbols representing one switching function, respectively, and/or at least two switching states, including a light guide stack which forms a display surface facing towards an observer; wherein the light guide stack is formed from at least planar light guides arranged in an overlaid manner in a stacking direction, which are arranged so as to be spaced apart by a transparent or translucent layer; at least one light source per light guide wherein, further, at least one microstructured symbol area in or on the light guide which is configured, if the light source is activated, to be visible to the observer; a circuit board on which the several light sources are arranged and fixed; a panel fixed to the light guide stack to which the circuit board is fixed while resting against a mounting surface.
Rotary switch
Rotary switches and associated methods. A rotary switch can include one or more arcuate passages which are prone to ingress of particulate or liquid contaminants. A gasket, a rib, and/or a lubricant reservoir can be provided in the arcuate passages for blocking ingress of contaminants to an interior of the switch.