B60S1/08

Weather-dependent driver assistance system
12509066 · 2025-12-30 · ·

A control system (200) for a vehicle (1), the control system comprising one or more controllers (201), wherein the control system is configured to: receive (402) information indicative of a weather condition; and in dependence on the information indicative of a weather condition, modify (406) at least one spatial range parameter of a driver assistance system configured to monitor other road users.

Vehicle sensor lens hood

Vehicle sensor lens hoods for reduction of straylight on an image sensor lens, which can include a body, a first aperture, and a second aperture. The lens hood can further be associated with a structure, such as a fascia, of a vehicle. Vehicles and autonomous vehicles products are also provided.

Multi-functional manipulation apparatus and control method thereof

A multi-functional manipulation apparatus and method include a switch that operates by an external force from a neutral position and returns to the neutral position when the external force is removed, a vibrator coupled to the switch to vibrate depending on an operation of the switch, and a controller that controls a vehicle accessory device corresponding to the vibrator and the switch, in response to the operation of the switch.

WIPER DEVICE
20260001513 · 2026-01-01 · ·

A wiper device includes a wiper blade on driver seat side, a wiper blade on passenger seat side, a drive unit on driver seat side that causes wiper blade on driver seat side to perform tandem operation, and a drive unit on passenger seat side that causes wiper blade on passenger seat side to perform tandem operation. The drive units on driver and passenger seat sides transmit and receive drive information. An operation range of wiper blade on passenger seat side is set narrower and closer to an upper inversion position side than an operation range of wiper blade on driver seat side. The drive unit on passenger seat side changes operation range of wiper blade on passenger seat side toward a lower inversion position side of wiper blade on driver seat side in response to detecting, based on drive information, a failure of drive unit on driver seat side.

WIPER SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE WINDSHIELD
20260008435 · 2026-01-08 ·

A wiper system for a vehicle windshield, the wiper system comprising a support assembly that is slidably movable along a guide rail, a wiper rotatably mounted on the support assembly, the wiper comprising a wiper arm and a wiper blade connected thereto, wherein the support assembly comprises a first motor mounted on a motor base, the motor base being slidably movable relative to a tilting table between at least two different positions for interacting with a first coupling element to rotate the wiper arm around a rotation axis, and for interacting with a second coupling element to adjust a length of the wiper, a second motor adapted to pivot the tilting table around a pivot axis, the tilting table being movable between at least two different positions, i.e., a non-operating position and a tilted position wherein the wiper blade is inclined thus applying a pressure on the vehicle windshield.

Wiper washer control apparatus
12522180 · 2026-01-13 · ·

A wiper washer control apparatus includes an ignition sensor, a shift position sensor, a wiper driving unit, a washer spraying unit, a wiper lever detection unit, and a wiper washer control unit. The wiper washer control unit changes a control to be performed by the wiper driving unit to a delay mode when receiving information indicating that the traveling driver is in the started state from the ignition sensor, receiving information indicating that a shift position is in a parking range from the shift position sensor, and receiving information indicating that the delay mode is to be started from the wiper lever detection unit. The wiper washer control unit changes the control to be performed by the wiper driving unit to a spray mode when receiving, in the delay mode, information indicating that the spray mode is to be started from the wiper lever detection unit.

Wiper motor, method for assembling a wiper motor, and assembly tool

The invention relates to a wiper motor (10; 10a), having a gearbox housing (12) which preferably has a pot-shaped main body (16) for configuring a receptacle space (18) for a gearbox (20), wherein an opening (21) of the main body (16) is able to be closed by a gearbox cover (22; 22a), wherein a plurality of latching connections (26) that act in the direction of a joining direction (24) between the main body (16) and the gearbox cover (22; 22a) are configured between the main body (16) and the gearbox cover (22; 22a), said latching connections (26) having in each case an elastically deformable first latching element (28; 28a) on the gearbox cover (22; 22a) and a rigidly configured second latching element (30) that on the main body (16) interacts in a form-fitting manner with the first latching element (28; 28a).

Wiper motor, method for assembling a wiper motor, and assembly tool

The invention relates to a wiper motor (10; 10a), having a gearbox housing (12) which preferably has a pot-shaped main body (16) for configuring a receptacle space (18) for a gearbox (20), wherein an opening (21) of the main body (16) is able to be closed by a gearbox cover (22; 22a), wherein a plurality of latching connections (26) that act in the direction of a joining direction (24) between the main body (16) and the gearbox cover (22; 22a) are configured between the main body (16) and the gearbox cover (22; 22a), said latching connections (26) having in each case an elastically deformable first latching element (28; 28a) on the gearbox cover (22; 22a) and a rigidly configured second latching element (30) that on the main body (16) interacts in a form-fitting manner with the first latching element (28; 28a).

VEHICLE WASHER CONNECTOR

A vehicle washer connector includes a main body part connecting washer hoses to each other and a heating part mounted on the main body part. The heating part has a heating wire connected thereto and disposed on an inner side of the main body part and the heating part supplies power to heat the heating wire. The washer connector also includes a temperature sensor coupled to the main body part and configured to measure a temperature of washer fluid flowing through the main body part. The washer connector also includes a controller connected to the heating part and the temperature sensor. The controller selectively controls operation of the heating part by comparing the temperature of the washer fluid measured by the temperature sensor and a set temperature.

Off-Road Vehicle and Windshield Assembly
20260027873 · 2026-01-29 ·

An off-road vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of wheels, a vehicle cover, a roll-over protection system (ROPS), a windshield assembly and a latch. The windshield assembly is pivotally mounted relative to the frame for pivoting about a pivot axis. The windshield assembly includes a support arm rigidly positioned relative to a windshield frame. Via engagement with either of two openings on the support arm, the latch such as a barrel bolt latch mounted on a top of the dashboard can secure and hold the windshield assembly in either a fully closed position or a partially opened position. An alternative embodiment uses an arc-shaped slot receiving a transversely extending handle bolt, so the size of the opening for the partially opened position can be selected by the user.