ERROR-RESILIENT OVER-THE-AiR SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR VEHICLES

    公开(公告)号:WO2020113186A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-04

    申请号:PCT/US2019/063881

    申请日:2019-11-29

    Applicant: PACCAR INC

    Abstract: An on-board vehicle computer system receives a software update package from a remote computer system via a wireless communication network. The update package includes a software update for an updatable electronic component (e.g., an ECU) of the vehicle. Prior to installing the update, the vehicle computer system may check for a valid backup software version in a storage medium in the vehicle computer system to facilitate reversion to a previous software version in the event of an error during installation of the update. Installation of the update may be delayed until a compatible backup software version is obtained. After installation of the update, the system stores the update in the storage medium as the current backup software version for the updatable electronic component. This facilitates roll-back to a functional state in the event of an error during a future update.

    AUTONOMOUS DETECTION OF AND BACKING TO TRAILER KINGPIN

    公开(公告)号:WO2019231471A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-12-05

    申请号:PCT/US2018/035728

    申请日:2018-06-01

    Applicant: PACCAR INC

    Abstract: A method of autonomously backing a vehicle (e.g., a tractor unit) to a trailer (e.g., a semi-trailer) comprising a trailer-mounted coupling device (e.g., a kingpin). The method includes determining, by an autonomous backing module of the vehicle, a target corresponding to the trailer-mounted coupling device; determining, by the autonomous backing module, a path to maneuver the vehicle to the target and align a vehicle-mounted coupling device (e.g., a fifth wheel) with the trailer-mounted coupling device, determining, by the autonomous backing module, commands to components of the vehicle to autonomously control the vehicle to maneuver along the determined path to the target, and transmitting, by the autonomous backing module, the commands to the components of the vehicle (e.g., a braking control module, a steering control module, and/or a torque request module). Suitably configured vehicles are also described.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO REGULATE DYNAMIC SETTINGS FOR ENGINE SPEED CONTROL MANAGEMENT

    公开(公告)号:WO2019028379A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-07

    申请号:PCT/US2018/045209

    申请日:2018-08-03

    Applicant: PACCAR INC

    Abstract: In some embodiments, a vehicle is provided having improved fuel economy by using gradual engine speed control. Once a governor activation threshold is crossed, a dynamic engine speed limit that gradually increases over time is implemented. In some embodiments, if the engine speed does not continue to rise over time, increases in the dynamic engine speed limit may be paused. In some embodiments, if the engine speed increases at too great of a rate for too long of a time, the dynamic engine speed limit may be reset. In some embodiments, increasing, pausing, and/or resetting the dynamic engine speed limit allows gradual acceleration while also avoiding torque lock.

    PNEUMATICALLY ACTUATED AIR CONTROL DEVICES AND METHODS
    5.
    发明申请
    PNEUMATICALLY ACTUATED AIR CONTROL DEVICES AND METHODS 审中-公开
    气动致动空气控制装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2016182950A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-17

    申请号:PCT/US2016/031327

    申请日:2016-05-06

    Applicant: PACCAR INC

    CPC classification number: B62D35/001 B62D35/008

    Abstract: A pneumatically actuated air control device is provided. The device includes a control surface that affects the air flow along the device, and an at least one pneumatic motor configured to alter or change the configuration or orientation of the control surface or sections thereof. The device is configured such that when selective air pressure is supplied to the at least one motor, the control surface or sections thereof changes its configuration or its orientation with respect to the air flow, thereby affecting the air flow with respect to the device.

    Abstract translation: 提供气动空气控制装置。 该装置包括影响沿着装置的空气流动的控制表面,以及构造成改变或改变控制表面或其部分的构型或取向的至少一个气动马达。 该装置被构造成使得当选择性空气压力被提供给至少一个马达时,其控制表面或其部分相对于空气流改变其构型或其取向,从而影响相对于该装置的气流。

    HOOD SUPPORT
    6.
    发明申请
    HOOD SUPPORT 审中-公开
    HOOD支持

    公开(公告)号:WO2009025634A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-02-26

    申请号:PCT/US2007/018272

    申请日:2007-08-17

    Inventor: SCHMIDT, Leo, M.

    CPC classification number: E05C17/30 E05F1/1058 E05Y2900/516 E05Y2900/536

    Abstract: A hood support for a vehicle having a hood moveable between open and closed positions is provided. The hood support includes a spring assembly disposable between the vehicle hood and another portion of the vehicle. The spring assembly is moveable into an extended position to accommodate movement of the hood into the open position and moveable into a compressed position to accommodate movement of the hood into the closed position. The hood support further includes a lock tube surrounding a portion of the spring assembly and moveable relative to the spring assembly. The lock tube is selectively actuatable between a locked position, wherein the lock tube secures the spring assembly in the extended position, and an unlocked position, wherein the spring assembly is permitted to be displaced into the compressed position.

    Abstract translation: 提供具有可在打开和关闭位置之间移动的罩的车辆的罩支撑件。 发动机罩支撑件包括可在车辆罩和车辆的另一部分之间一次使用的弹簧组件。 弹簧组件可移动到延伸位置以适应机罩进入打开位置的运动,并可移动到压缩位置,以适应机罩进入关闭位置的运动。 罩支撑件还包括围绕弹簧组件的一部分并且可相对于弹簧组件移动的锁定管。 锁定管可以在锁定位置和锁定位置之间选择性地启动,其中锁定管将弹簧组件固定在伸出位置和解锁位置,其中弹簧组件被允许移动到压缩位置。

    VEHICLE SIGNALING DEVICE HAVING A REMOTE POWER SOURCE
    7.
    发明申请
    VEHICLE SIGNALING DEVICE HAVING A REMOTE POWER SOURCE 审中-公开
    具有远程电源的车辆信号装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2008095026A8

    公开(公告)日:2008-12-04

    申请号:PCT/US2008052508

    申请日:2008-01-30

    CPC classification number: B60Q1/32 B60Q1/2615 B60Q1/305 B60Q7/00

    Abstract: A signaling device for use with a vehicle having a vehicle electrical system is provided. The signaling device includes a light source adapted to be coupled to the vehicle and a power source. The power source is adapted to be disposed in-line the vehicle electrical system and in communication with the light source. The power source includes a housing, a plurality of batteries disposed within the housing, and a printed circuit board in communication with the plurality of batteries. The printed circuit board is adapted to at least charge the plurality of batteries when the vehicle electrical system is in an on state.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种与具有车辆电气系统的车辆一起使用的信号装置。 信号装置包括适于耦合到车辆的光源和电源。 电源适于与车辆电气系统并列布置并与光源通信。 电源包括壳体,设置在壳体内的多个电池以及与多个电池连通的印刷电路板。 当车辆电气系统处于接通状态时,印刷电路板适于至少对多个电池充电。

    VEHICLE SIGNALING DEVICE HAVING A REMOTE POWER SOURCE
    8.
    发明申请
    VEHICLE SIGNALING DEVICE HAVING A REMOTE POWER SOURCE 审中-公开
    具有远程电源的车辆信号装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2008095026A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-08-07

    申请号:PCT/US2008/052508

    申请日:2008-01-30

    CPC classification number: B60Q1/32 B60Q1/2615 B60Q1/305 B60Q7/00

    Abstract: A signaling device for use with a vehicle having a vehicle electrical system is provided. The signaling device includes a light source adapted to be coupled to the vehicle and a power source. The power source is adapted to be disposed in-line the vehicle electrical system and in communication with the light source. The power source includes a housing, a plurality of batteries disposed within the housing, and a printed circuit board in communication with the plurality of batteries. The printed circuit board is adapted to at least charge the plurality of batteries when the vehicle electrical system is in an on state.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于具有车辆电气系统的车辆的信号装置。 信号装置包括适合于耦合到车辆的光源和电源。 电源适于与车辆电气系统串联布置并且与光源通信。 电源包括外壳,设置在外壳内的多个电池以及与多个电池通信的印刷电路板。 当车辆电气系统处于开启状态时,印刷电路板适用于至少对多个电池充电。

    ALTERNATOR MODULATION FOR CONTROL OF EXHAUST HEATING ELEMENT

    公开(公告)号:WO2022165428A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-04

    申请号:PCT/US2022/014760

    申请日:2022-02-01

    Applicant: PACCAR INC

    Abstract: Systems and methods for modulating power provided to a heating element of a vehicle exhaust system is provided. One system includes a controller controlling a switch, and an alternator having a first field terminal input, wherein the first field terminal input is connected to the switch. The system further includes a heating element connected to at least an output of the alternator. The controller is configured to determine a power demand for the electric heating element and modulate the first field terminal input to cause the alternator to provide power to the heating element according to the power demand.

    TECHNIQUES FOR IMPROVING SECURITY OF ENCRYPTED VEHICLE SOFTWARE UPDATES

    公开(公告)号:WO2020113189A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-04

    申请号:PCT/US2019/063884

    申请日:2019-11-29

    Applicant: PACCAR INC.

    Inventor: KRUGER, David R.

    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to systems, devices, and methods wherein dynamically generated symmetric keys are used for encryption and decryption of software updates for vehicles. The symmetric keys are dynamically generated using a combination of information that ties a given symmetric key to a specific combination of a vehicle and the devices installed therein. The dynamic generation of the symmetric keys also uses a piece of random data generated by an intermediary server, which allows the intermediary server to validate devices before providing the piece of random data and thereby control access to the software updates. Use of the techniques disclosed herein provide heightened security, control, safety, and reliability for over-the-air software updates for vehicles.

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