Vehicle body structure
    131.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11066020B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-20

    申请号:US16719655

    申请日:2019-12-18

    Abstract: A vehicle body structure that includes a storage structure, at least one fixed cover and at least on sliding cover. The storage structure defines at least one opening and at least one storage space, the at least one opening exposing the at least one storage space. The fixed cover is non-movably fitted to the storage structure covering a first portion of the opening. The sliding cover is installed to the storage structure for sliding movement along the opening such that in a closed orientation, the sliding cover covers a second portion of storage space such that the fixed cover and the sliding cover completely conceal the storage space, and, in an open orientation the sliding cover exposes the second portion of the storage space. The storage structure is dimensioned and contoured to removably install to a rear interior cargo area of a passenger vehicle.

    Vehicle bumper assembly
    132.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11046269B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-29

    申请号:US16472125

    申请日:2017-03-17

    Abstract: A vehicle bumper assembly (12) that includes a first energy absorbing member (22), a second energy absorbing member (24) and a vehicle facia member (26). The first energy absorbing member (22) is made of non-expanded polypropylene and is configured to directly attach to a vehicle body structure (14). The second energy absorbing member (24) is made of expanded polypropylene and is directly attached to a portion of the first energy absorbing member (22) spaced apart from the vehicle body structure (14). The vehicle facia member (26) is shaped and contoured for a predetermined vehicle body style. Further, the vehicle facia member (26) is configured to attach to the vehicle body structure (14). The vehicle facia member (26) covers and at least partially conceals the first energy absorbing member (22) and the second energy absorbing member (24).

    Learning Safety and Human-Centered Constraints in Autonomous Vehicles

    公开(公告)号:US20210188297A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-24

    申请号:US16724635

    申请日:2019-12-23

    Abstract: Traversing a vehicle transportation network includes operating a scenario-specific operational control evaluation module instance. The scenario-specific operational control evaluation module instance includes an instance of a scenario-specific operational control evaluation model of a distinct vehicle operational scenario. Operating the scenario-specific operational control evaluation module instance includes identifying a multi-objective policy for the scenario-specific operational control evaluation model. The multi-objective policy may include a relationship between at least two objectives. Traversing the vehicle transportation network includes receiving a candidate vehicle control action associated with each of the at least two objectives. Traversing the vehicle transportation network includes selecting a vehicle control action based on a buffer value. Traversing the vehicle transportation network includes performing the selected vehicle control action, determining a preference indicator for each objective, and updating the multi-objective policy.

    Electrode-Based Reformer for Solid Oxide Electrochemical Devices

    公开(公告)号:US20210167408A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-03

    申请号:US16699229

    申请日:2019-11-29

    Abstract: An anode layer for a solid oxide electrochemical device comprises a metal support structure having an electrolyte-facing surface and a gas distribution-facing surface, the metal support structure defining pores having a pore diameter, anode catalyst supported within the metal support structure, channels formed within the gas distribution-facing surface of the metal support structure, and a first reformer catalyst deposited onto surfaces of the metal support structure defining the channels, the first reformer catalyst having a diameter greater than the pore diameter. The anode layer can further comprise a second reformer catalyst, with the first reformer catalyst reforming a first fuel and the second reformer catalyst reforming a second fuel.

    Mounting Systems for Vehicle Accessories

    公开(公告)号:US20210155187A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-27

    申请号:US16696424

    申请日:2019-11-26

    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed that includes an accessory separating a cargo area from a passenger seating area and a mounting system that is configured to support the accessory. The mounting system includes a first bracket that is secured to a body panel of the vehicle and a second bracket that is connected to the first bracket. The first bracket is positioned between the body panel and a headliner of the vehicle such that the first bracket is concealed by the headliner. The second bracket is configured for connection to the accessory and extends through an opening in the headliner such that a first section of the second bracket is concealed by the headliner and a second section of the second bracket is exposed from the headliner, whereby the headliner is movable relative to and about the second bracket upon deployment of an airbag so as to reduce interference therewith.

    VEHICLE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20210138850A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-13

    申请号:US17256986

    申请日:2018-07-19

    Abstract: A tire pressure monitoring system includes tire pressure sensors installed within vehicle tires, a receiver, an alerting device, an electronic input/output device and an electronic controller. The receiver receives tire pressure signals from the tire pressure sensors, The electronic input/output device provides manual input of instruction and data. The electronic controller is configured to monitor tire pressure and in response to tire pressure in each of vehicle tires achieving a change from a first preset tire pressure to a second preset tire pressure the alerting device is operated to alert a person changing the tire pressure that the change has been achieved. The first preset tire pressure corresponds to paved road driving conditions and the second preset tire pressure corresponds to off-road driving conditions.

    VEHICLE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING INTERFACE

    公开(公告)号:US20210129600A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-06

    申请号:US17256990

    申请日:2018-07-19

    Abstract: A tire pressure monitoring system interface comprising: a receiver configured to receive tire pressure signals from each of a plurality of tire pressure sensors of a corresponding plurality of vehicle wheels; an alerting device; an electronic input/output device configured to display at least one menu with data selections of tire pressure related data and receive manually inputted instructions; and an electronic controller having electronic memory and being electronically connected to the receiver, the alerting device and the electronic input/output device, the electronic controller being configured to: operate the electronic memory to access data that defines a first tire pressure and a second tire pressure for each of the plurality of wheels, the first tire pressure being for on-road driving conditions and the second tire pressure being for off-road driving conditions, display the at least one menu via the electronic input/output device, receive at least one of data input, data selection and operation instructions, the instructions including requesting off-road driving conditions; monitor tire pressure in each of the plurality of vehicle wheels; determining wheel by wheel whether or not the change in tire pressure in each of the plurality of wheels has been manually achieved by a person manually changing the tire pressure outside of the vehicle; and operating the alerting device to alert the person manually changing the tire pressure that the change in tire pressure has been achieved for each wheel, wheel by wheel.

    Vehicle splash guard
    138.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10994787B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-04

    申请号:US16584375

    申请日:2019-09-26

    Inventor: Long Vu

    Abstract: A vehicle splash guard includes a flexible body and a body panel attachment area. The body panel attachment area is integrated with the flexible body, the body panel attachment area is configured to abut a vehicle body panel component, the body panel attachment area including a pair of positioning tabs extending towards the vehicle body panel component and receiving the vehicle body panel component therebetween in a state in which the splash guard is installed to the vehicle body panel component.

    KEYFOB RETAINING TOOL
    139.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20210118284A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-04-22

    申请号:US16657449

    申请日:2019-10-18

    Abstract: A keyfob retaining tool includes an ignition switch retaining section, a keyfob retaining section attached to the ignition switch retaining section and an ignition switch installed to the ignition switch retaining section. The ignitions switch is configured to temporarily connect to wiring of a vehicle for electronic communication with an ECM (electronic control module) of the vehicle. The keyfob retaining section is configured to temporarily retain a keyfob adjacent to the ignition switch such that the keyfob establishes a communication connection via the ignition switch with the ECM of the vehicle in order to electronically pair the keyfob with the ECM of the vehicle.

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