Patent classifications
B60Y2400/306
Leakage Detector for Fuel Vapor Treatment Device
A leakage detector for fuel vapor treatment device is configured to diagnose a leakage of a fuel vapor in a vapor path based on an internal pressure change of the vapor path with the vapor path functioning as a closed space. The leakage detector performs the leakage diagnosis of the vapor path by correcting the effect of the pressure of the fuel vapor with regards to the internal pressure change. The leakage detector comprises a vaporization promoting device and is configured to determine whether the fuel vapor in the gas space of a fuel pump has reached a saturated state.
FUEL LEVEL MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR A MACHINE
A fuel level measurement system and method for liquified natural gas (LNG) powered machines is disclosed. An engine control module (ECM) receives fuel line pressure levels at a first time (e.g., a key-off event) and, again, at a second time (e.g., a key-on event). The ECM predicts an expected change in pressure from the key-off event to the key-on event based on various factors. If the change in pressure detected is greater than a threshold level different from the predicted change in pressure, the ECM determines a fill event and resets a current fuel level. The ECM tracks mass flow commands used to provide fuel to the engine to determine the consumption of fuel from the fuel tank and to determine a new current fuel level based on the amount of fuel consumed. The current fuel level is displayed on a fuel gauge.
BRAKE SYSTEM WITH NOVEL MUX REGULATION (MUX 2.0) WITH AN OUTLET VALVE/BRAKE SYSTEM OR AN OUTLET VALVE PER BRAKE CIRCUIT, AND METHOD FOR PRESSURE CONTROL
A brake system for motor vehicles may include an actuation device (e.g., brake pedal), a first piston-cylinder unit having at least one piston that separates two working chambers, a control device and a pressure supply unit driven by an electric motor and having a double-stroke piston delimiting working chambers. At least one brake circuit may have associated therewith at least one wheel brake, and each wheel brake may be connected to an associated hydraulic connecting line via a controllable switching valve. An outlet valve may be assigned to a single wheel brake or to a single wheel brake of each brake circuit in a hydraulic connection between the wheel brake and a pressure medium storage container.
HYDRAULIC BLOCK FOR A HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT OF A HYDRAULIC POWER VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM
A cuboidal hydraulic block of a hydraulic power unit of a hydraulic power vehicle braking system for use in a left-hand drive vehicle or a right-hand drive vehicle to be attachable, rotatably by 180° about a horizontal axis, at a splashboard of a motor vehicle. An electric motor of a power brake pressure generator is thus selectively situated on a right or a left side of the hydraulic block.
Fuel system control
An evaporative emissions control system includes a first vent valve configured to selectively open and close a first vent, a second vent valve configured to selectively open and close a second vent, a fuel level sensor configured to sense a fuel level in the fuel tank, a pressure sensor configured to sense a pressure in the fuel tank, an accelerometer configured to measure an acceleration of the vehicle, and a controller configured to regulate operation of the first and second vent valves to provide pressure relief for the fuel tank. The controller is programmed to determine if a refueling event is occurring based one signals indicating the fuel level is increasing, the pressure in the fuel tank is increasing, and the vehicle is not moving, and open at least one of the first and second vent valves based on determining the refueling event is occurring.
Cabin purge for vehicle ventilating and cooling system
A vehicle ventilating/cooling system may include at least one sun-load sensor arranged within the vehicle, and a controller configured to receive a sun-load signal indicating a sun-load level from the sensor and programmed to instruct at least one cooling component to conduct a purge of vehicle cabin air in response to the sun-load level exceeding a sun-load threshold.
Sensorized brake pad calibration machines, systems, and methods
Various machines, systems, and methods for generating calibration data for a sensorized brake pad are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system includes a fixture, a brake pad retainer, a pressure plate, an actuator and a controller. The actuator applies a pressure to the sensorized brake pad and signals from the pressure sensors are received. Calibration data is generated based on the signals received from the pressures sensors when the pressure is applied to the sensorized brake pad.
Systems and methods for fuel system pressure sensor rationalization
Methods and systems are provided for determining an offset of a pressure sensor that is used for monitoring pressure in a fuel system that is sealed expect for refueling and other diagnostic events. In one example, a method includes waking a controller of a vehicle when it is expected that a pressure in a fuel system that is sealed from atmospheric pressure is at atmospheric pressure, unsealing the fuel system, and indicating an offset of the pressure sensor based on a pressure change after the fuel system is unsealed. In this way, pressure sensor offset may be determined regularly without undesirably loading a fuel vapor storage canister with vapors, which may be particularly advantageous for hybrid vehicles.
ELECTRONIC BRAKE SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR
An electronic brake system includes a caliper provided on each wheel configured to perform braking, a detector configured to measure a driver's step force or detect a braking pressure generated by the caliper and a controller controls a rotational speed of the motor based on a first rotation speed of the motor calculated based on a change in the magnitude of the braking pressure generated by the caliper, and a second rotation speed of the motor based on a change in the magnitude of the step force when the change in the magnitude of the step force satisfies a predetermined criterion.
BRAKE CYLINDER ARRANGEMENT AND BRAKING SYSTEM
A brake cylinder arrangement has a brake cylinder, a pressure sensor, and a pressure reducer, wherein the pressure reducer transfers pressures from the brake cylinder to the pressure sensor differently, depending on the input pressure range. The invention furthermore relates to a braking system having a brake cylinder arrangement of this kind.