The invention relates to a motor vehicle (2) having two longitudinal profiles (4) extending forward from a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle; a front face crossmember (12), the front face crossmember (12) comprising means for temporarily supporting, during assembly, a structural crossmember (10) for connecting the two longitudinal profiles (4).
Motor vehicle comprising a drive system arranged in a compartment at the front of a vehicle, a cradle (2) comprising a platform (4) fastened in this compartment in the region of a floor of the vehicle, an anti-roll bar (10) fastened in the vertical direction above the platform (4), and an impact device (30) fastened to a front edge (20) of the platform (4), behind an impact block fastened to a powertrain of this vehicle, in order, in the event of a recoil of this powertrain, to allow the impact block to bear on the impact device (30), which deforms, the impact device (30) comprising an upper part projecting above the platform (4), which, in the event of a large deformation, bears on the anti-roll bar (10).
B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
B60G 21/00 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces
B62D 21/11 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted with resilient means for suspension
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HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES WITH A REINFORCING DEVICE CONNECTED TO THE FRONT SIDE MEMBER
The invention relates to a hybrid electric vehicle comprising a floor pan (1) with a central tunnel (3), at least two longitudinal girders (5), an underframe (7) extending under the floor pan and transversally between the at least two girders (5), and at least two side members (9, 11, 13) extending under the floor pan in the direction of the underframe (7), including at least two front side members (9) arranged on either side of the central tunnel (3), the vehicle being characterized in that it further comprises one or more reinforcing devices (15, 17), said devices being elongate bodies having two ends with one of said ends being attached to a side member (9, 11, 13), and in that the one or more reinforcing devices (15, 17) are attached under the floor pan (1) of the vehicle and are arranged to extend in a direction that forms an angle with the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.
A control device (DC) equips a mobile unit (BM) comprising radio signal receivers (R11-R12) and acoustic signal receivers (R21-R22) and having to move to a target location defined relative to an object (V) emitting radio signals and acoustic signals. This device (DC) periodically determines the distance and direction separating a predefined location of the mobile unit (BM) from the target location by analyzing received radio signals, then commands suitable for moving the mobile unit (BM) to a predefined distance from the target location on the basis of this distance and direction, then periodically determines the distance and direction by analyzing received acoustic signals, then commands suitable for moving the mobile unit (BM) towards the target location on the basis of this distance and direction, until the predefined location is placed at the target location.
G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
G01S 5/00 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations
G01S 5/18 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using ultrasonic, sonic, or infrasonic waves
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UNDERFRAME STRUCTURE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING A LATERAL REINFORCEMENT PART
An underframe structure for a motor vehicle, the underframe structure comprising a floor (12), and at least two longitudinal side members (14) respectively disposed on each side of the floor (12); the floor (12) is divided into at least one front unit (16) and one rear unit (18) fixed to a transverse heel board (24). The underframe structure also comprises a lateral reinforcement part (26) which comprises at least one elongate body extending from the heel board towards the closest side member, the lateral reinforcement part is fixed on one side to the heel board (24), and on the other side to the front unit (16) of the floor (12) or to a side member (14) in the region of the front unit (16) of the floor.
B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
H01M 50/242 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
H01M 50/249 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
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METHOD FOR OPERATING A HIGH-RESOLUTION PROJECTION HEADLIGHT, AND PROJECTION HEADLIGHT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
The present invention relates to a method for operating a high-resolution projection headlight for a motor vehicle. The high-resolution projection headlight has an active LED pixel matrix light source which comprises an LED matrix monolithically integrated into a semiconductor chip with a plurality of light diode-based pixels and a driver circuit for separately controlling each individual pixel within the LED matrix. A current digital image of a sequence of images is continuously rasterized by means of a graphical controller from graphical data with at least one graphical object (50) and is provided for image reproduction with the projection headlight. A value for a thermal loading of the LED pixel matrix light source is continuously determined. During the rasterizing of a current digital image, surface areas (52) of the graphical objects (50) to be projected are at least partially masked with a masking (60, 61) and modulated, provided that the value for thermal loading exceeds a limit value. The invention also relates to a corresponding projection headlight system for a motor vehicle.
B60Q 1/14 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights having dimming means
H04N 9/31 - Projection devices for colour picture display
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING DATA CHARACTERIZING AT LEAST ONE CHANGE IN THE TEMPERATURE OF A COMPONENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE DURING A TIME INTERVAL
The invention relates to a method for determining data characterizing at least one change in the temperature of a motor vehicle component during a time interval, using a computer system, and to a system (100) using such a method.
The invention relates to a method and a device for regulating the speed of an autonomous vehicle, referred to as ego vehicle, comprising an adaptive cruise control, said method comprising the steps of activating (201) said adaptive cruise control, receiving (202) information relating to said target vehicle, referred to as target information, receiving (203) information relating to said ego vehicle, referred to as ego vehicle information, determining (204) an inter-vehicle time, determining (205) an alert signal from said target information and said ego vehicle information, determining conditions (206) for substituting (207) a target acceleration for a setpoint acceleration of said cruise control.
Vehicle display device with parameterizable virtual image. The invention relates to a vehicle display device (1) including a first display surface (2) and a second display surface (3), which are different, the first display surface (2) being semi-transparent and configured to create a virtual image obtained by reflection of an image produced by a display source (6), the second display surface (3) being visible through the first display surface (2), the display device (1) including a first display mode in which at least one first information item is displayed on the first display surface (2) and at least one second information item is displayed on the second display surface (3), characterized in that it further includes a second display mode in which the at least one first information item and the at least one second information item are displayed on the second display surface (3) and in which the display source (6) is switched off.
The invention relates to the management of a scheduled temporary shutdown of an electronic component (ECU) monitored by a supervisory device (VSM), the component and the device being comprised on board a land motor vehicle.
B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
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METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ASSISTING WITH THE LATERAL POSITIONING OF A VEHICLE
A method and a device are disclosed for assisting with the lateral positioning of a vehicle, said vehicle being able to be driven by a driver in an automated manner along a reference path in a traffic lane, said traffic lane being bounded by two edges. The method comprises steps of detecting an upcoming split in the traffic lane, determining a widened area in the traffic lane, and determining a plurality of reference paths.
The invention relates to a method for updating software in a vehicle, comprising an executing memory (ME), a backup memory (MS) and a checking memory (MC), said method involving the steps of:
issuing a request commanding the writing of at least one updated software block (B′, C′) into the checking memory (MC);
issuing a request commanding the verification of the at least one updated software block (B′, C′) stored in the checking memory (MC);
issuing a request commanding the copying of the plurality of blocks (A, B, C) from the executing memory (ME) to the backup memory (MS);
issuing a request commanding the copying of the at least one updated software block (B′, C′) from the checking memory (MC) to the executing memory (ME);
issuing a request commanding the verification of the integrity of the software blocks (A, B′, C′) in the executing memory (ME).
G06F 11/14 - Error detection or correction of the data by redundancy in operation, e.g. by using different operation sequences leading to the same result
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Management of interference on a V2X channel, by disabling a function on a vehicle
The invention relates to the management of interference related to the use of a single vehicle-to-everything short-range communication channel, referred to as a V2X channel, by a user terminal (UE) and by a land-based motor vehicle (Veh), by disabling a function of the V2X channel on the vehicle.
A method and a device are disclosed for partitioning a widened area of a limited traffic lane bounded by two edges, and through which a vehicle can be driven by a driver in an automated manner along a reference path, said vehicle comprising a lateral positioning aid with respect to the reference path. The method comprises detecting a lane split, determining a widened area (204), determining a plurality of reference paths, and partitions the widened area into a plurality of sub-areas according to the determined reference paths.
The invention relates to an autonomous driving method for a motorized land vehicle, called an ego-vehicle 102, by adaptive speed regulation based on a target speed. The method is suitable for detecting a first target vehicle 104 and for calculating a relevance indicator for the first target vehicle 104, which is configured to characterize a probability of presence of the first target vehicle. Upon detection of a loss of detection of the first target vehicle 104 and if the relevance indicator is greater than a predetermined deselection value, the method calculates an autonomous driving setpoint using the information on the movement of the first vehicle target 104, the target speed and the speed of the ego-vehicle 102.
The invention relates to a method for setting functions of a vehicle that includes system of digital rear-view mirrors comprising at least one camera (102, 103) capturing images from outside the vehicle, a first touch screen (104) placed on the driver's side, dedicated to displaying the outside environment on the driver's side, a second touch screen (105) placed on the passenger's side, dedicated to displaying the outside environment on the passenger's side, and a computer processing images captured by said camera and displaying them on said screens (104, 105). The method comprises a step of displaying, on one of the touch screens (104, 105), functional settings of the system of digital rear-view mirrors in response to detecting a first command, characterized in that it further comprises a step of displaying comfort and/or safety function settings of the vehicle in response to detecting a second command.
B60R 1/26 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view to the rear of the vehicle
H04N 5/272 - Means for inserting a foreground image in a background image, i.e. inlay, outlay
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Method and device for activating a function subject to authorization in a vehicle comprising a system of digital rear-view mirrors
A method and a device are disclosed for activating a function subject to authorization in a vehicle comprising a system of digital rear-view mirrors with at least first and second touch screens, arranged on the driver's and passenger's side, respectively. The vehicle comprises members suitable for providing at least one function subject to authorization. The method comprises detection, by one of the members, of an action by a person that requires the activation of a function subject to authorization; —transmission, from the member to the system of digital rear-view mirrors, of information relating to the detection; —receipt, from the system of digital rear-view mirrors, of the information relating to the detection originating from the member, —display, on one of the touch screens, of a notification comprising the function subject to authorization, and; an interaction zone suitable for receiving either an agreement or a refusal from the driver and/or the front passenger.
B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
B60R 1/26 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view to the rear of the vehicle
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Method for pulse charging in voltage control mode with steps of variable amplitude
The present invention relates to a method for charging an electrochemical cell of a rechargeable battery with charging pulse control (PL), the pulses (PL) being driven in voltage control mode in the form of voltage steps (Pt) of variable amplitude. According to the invention, the method consists in calculating the value (Ut+1) of each voltage step (Pt+1) with respect to the value (Ut) of the preceding voltage step (Pt) and according to a progression variable representative of the variation in the internal resistance of the cell (d(R)/dt), for a period ending on the preceding step (Pt), with respect to a predetermined tolerated variation threshold (α), where Var=d(R)/dt−α. The method applies to high-voltage electric battery charging protocols for electromobility or stationary applications, or portable device batteries, for example.
The invention relates to managing the execution of services executed by on-board components in a land motor vehicle (VEH) on the basis of generating a summary message (MU) sent at a predetermined frequency.
H04L 67/125 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks involving control of end-device applications over a network
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
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METHOD AND DEVICE FOR COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A VEHICLE AND A PUBLIC LAND MOBILE NETWORK
The invention relates to a method and a device for communication between a communication system of a vehicle (10) and a public land mobile network (100). To this end, a first piece of information representative of the current power consumption of the vehicle (10) is received; a second piece of information representative of an amount of electricity available in the vehicle (10), for example in the battery of the vehicle (10), is received; and a third piece of information representative of the target time during which the vehicle (10) wishes to remain connected to the network (100) is received. Based on the first, second and third pieces of information, the network (100) determines which power saving mode should be assigned to the communication system of the vehicle (10) so that the vehicle can maintain a connection to the network (10) for the desired time.
H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
21.
Device for controlling the activation of functions of a vehicle
A device for controlling the activation/deactivation of at least one function performed by electronic equipment of a vehicle comprises a screen able to display a first menu for activating/deactivating said functions, the first, menu including a plurality of displayed elements comprising, for at least one of the functions, a state of the function chosen from an activated state, a deactivated state and an unavailable state, the device comprising selection means for selecting and activating at least one displayed element, wherein, when the state of a function is the unavailable state, the first menu is designed to display an element associated with said unavailable function and the selection of which makes it possible to display an unavailability window containing unavailability information regarding the unavailable state.
The invention relates to a motor vehicle instrument cluster, comprising a digital display screen which is intended to be hidden from the vehicle passengers and capable of displaying a source image containing a multitude of indicator modules for the driver of the vehicle, and a panel (20) located below the digital display screen, at least the main central (20A) and upper (20B) portions of said panel being opaque and reflective, the panel (20) being inclined relative to the display screen so as to reflect the source image towards the driver so that the latter perceives, in his/her field of vision, a virtual image located in front of the panel (20), characterized in that the lateral (20C) and lower (20D) portions of the panel (20) are transparent.
A detection device (DD) is fitted in a system (S) comprising a closed space (EF) with a metallic environment and comprising objects (O) provided with wave-transmitting/receiving identification elements. Said device (DD) comprises an identification reader (LI) which exchanges messages with the identification elements (EI) via a wave-transmitting/receiving antenna (AER), which reader is installed inside the closed space (EF), in order to detect the presence of said waves, and a metasurface (MS1) installed inside the closed space (EF) and configured so as to reflect, according to a first chosen law, waves which originate from the antenna (AER) and are intended for the identification elements (EI) and, according to a second chosen law, waves which originate from the identification elements (EI) and are intended for the antenna (AER).
The invention relates to a method and device for controlling a vehicle communication device (11). To that end, information on the temperature in the communication device (11) is received. This temperature information is, for example, received from a temperature sensor integrated into the communication device (11). Control parameters for functions performed by the communication device (11) are then controlled, for example in order to deactivate all or part of one or more functions, according to the one or more temperatures received.
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
H04W 4/48 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for in-vehicle communication
The invention relates to a door (3) of a motor vehicle (1), having an outer wall and a lining (7) forming a casing (9), said casing (9) comprising: a main side reinforcement (17) extending longitudinally between a front edge (9A) and a rear edge (9C) of said casing (9); an upper reinforcement (15) extending longitudinally along an upper edge (9B) of said casing (9); an exterior opening control support (11) of the door (3), which is fixed to the upper reinforcement (15); the casing (9) further comprising: an auxiliary side reinforcement (21) which extends above the main side reinforcement (17) longitudinally between the front edge (9A) and the rear edge (9C) of the casing (9) and is fixed to the control support for the exterior opening (11) of the door (3).
CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (France)
UNIVERSITE PARIS-SUD (France)
Inventor
Lopez, Thomas
Barat, David
Pradere, Laetitia
Dagens, Béatrice
Abstract
A dust-proof covering element is provided to close a projection aperture located in the dashboard of a vehicle and through which the information-carrying source light beam projected by the projecting module of a head-up display device passes on its way to a partially reflective return element. The covering element comprises a transparent carrier and an optical coating placed on one of the faces of the carrier; wherein, the optical coating comprises a metal layer with plasmonic properties, said metal layer being endowed with an array of subwavelength nanoperforations, and being configured to allow the extraordinary transmission of one or more restricted bands of wavelengths of the visible spectrum that are centered on the one or more wavelengths of the light beam projected by the projecting module.
A headlamp for a vehicle configured to generate a lighting region (3) in front of the vehicle comprises:
a fixed matrix-array first light source configured to emit a high beam,
a movable second light source configured to emit a low beam,
a correcting mechanism configured to keep a vertical inclination of the low beam constant with respect to a reference horizontal line, when the vehicle is in motion, and
a dioptric prism configured to remove at least one shadow region that may occur, in said lighting region, between the high beam and the low beam.
F21S 41/657 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on light sources by moving light sources
F21S 41/63 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on refractors, filters or transparent cover plates
F21S 41/153 - Light emitting diodes [LED] arranged in one or more lines arranged in a matrix
F21S 41/20 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
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METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A BATTERY ALLOWING CONTROL OF A HOMOGENOUS CURRENT TO THE CELLS OF A POWER LINE
CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (France)
CONSERVATOIRE NATIONAL DES ARTS ET METIERS (France)
SAFT (France)
ÉCOLE NORMALE SUPÉRIEURE PARIS-SACLAY (France)
Inventor
Roy, Francis
Dittrick, Adrien
Revol, Bertrand
Labrousse, Denis
Peuchant, Thomas
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for controlling a battery with integrated inverters comprising n basic cell modules (MEk) which supply a basic voltage Vcell and allow the application of a homogenous current to all the cells. More specifically, the method comprises a step of controlling the control signals (uik) from the basic modules (MEk) so as to provide the voltage waveform (VM1) on the basis of a selection of a group of q basic modules (MEk) according to a reference voltage setpoint Vref, where Vref=qVcell, determining a classification of the n basic modules, processing the classification of the plurality n according to a circular permutation of the positions of the basic modules (MEk) such that each basic module (MEk) of the plurality n is involved in producing the voltage waveform over a period that is the same for each module. The invention is applicable in the fields of electromobility and stationary energy storage.
The invention relates to a method for identifying and authenticating a user profile, allowing the use of services connected to a multimedia system on-board a motor vehicle (2), the multimedia system comprising a memory (221) comprising a user profile for a portable device (5), the vehicle comprising a first device for communicating with a remote server (3), the remote server comprising a memory (222) and a second system for communicating with the portable device, the portable device (5) comprising a memory, the method comprising a step of detecting the presence of a portable device (5), if a portable device (5) is detected, the method comprises a step of receiving authentication information of the user, a step of transmitting the authentication information to the remote server, a step of verifying the authentication information, and a step of the multimedia system receiving a confirmation of the use of the user profile if the authentication information is compliant.
H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
H04W 8/18 - Processing of user or subscriber data, e.g. subscribed services, user preferences or user profiles; Transfer of user or subscriber data
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Method for communication between a vehicle control system and a set of mobile telecommunication devices
The invention relates to a method for communication between a vehicle control system and a set of mobile telecommunication devices. The communication method makes it possible to communicate between a vehicle control system and a set of mobile telecommunication devices, the set of mobile telecommunication devices comprising a first mobile telecommunication device and at least a second mobile telecommunication device. The communication method comprises a step (E1) of transmitting a message by the control system. The message indicates that the control system is in a position-tracking state and that this position is that of the first mobile telecommunication device. The communication method comprises a step (E2) of receiving and processing the message by the second mobile telecommunication device from which it results that the second mobile telecommunication device restricts its capacity to connect to the control system or prohibits itself from connecting to the control system.
A method is disclosed for diagnosing a slave computer which communicates with a master computer, the computers being on board a vehicle, the method comprising the steps of: receiving a fault code from the slave computer, determining whether the fault code received is associated with a vehicle function, and saving the fault code only if the fault code is associated with a vehicle function.
G06F 11/07 - Responding to the occurrence of a fault, e.g. fault tolerance
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
32.
Method and system for managing a maintenance task of a motor vehicle
The invention relates to a distributed system (100) for managing a maintenance task of a motor vehicle and to a method for managing a maintenance task of a motor vehicle implemented by means of such a system.
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
33.
Motor vehicle electrical architecture comprising a distribution box of at least one switched electrical supply, method for the use thereof, and motor vehicle incorporating same
2 emissions over the duration of travel, while ensuring consumption at the switched supply voltage in the phases where the driver is likely to cut the ignition and thus cause the relay to open.
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
34.
Method and system for processing a signal transmitted to a motor vehicle by a remote communicating entity
The invention relates to a method for processing, by a computer system (100) installed on board a motor vehicle, a signal transmitted by a remote communicating entity and received by means of a radiofrequency signal communication apparatus arranged inside the vehicle, and to a system implementing such a method and to a motor vehicle comprising such a system. The aim of the invention is to determine the plausibility of a radiofrequency signal transmitted by a remote communicating entity, in particular a signal that contains data relative to a followed course and/or a geographical position of the vehicle.
G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
H04B 17/27 - Monitoring; Testing of receivers for locating or positioning the transmitter
The invention relates to a method for adapting a wiring harness (1) for a motor-driven land vehicle in order to enable, without cut or splice, connecting said wiring harness to a computer system that is configured to be temporarily and removably mounted onboard a motor-driven land vehicle, said wiring harness comprising a first connector (4), which is provided with at least one socket (5), in which a plug is removably housed (3), said plug being arranged at one end of an electrical wire (2), and a second connector (7) which is provided with at least one pin (6), said second connector (7) being configured to be connected to an electronic control unit of the vehicle. The invention further relates to a wiring harness adapted according to such a method as well as to a motor-driven land vehicle provided with such a wiring harness.
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
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Motor vehicle equipped with an impact protection device for underfloor elements
A motor vehicle comprises an impact protection device for a battery (1) mounted under the floor of the vehicle and separated from an exhaust muffler (2) by an intermediate heat shield (3), wherein, the device comprises a cushion (4) fastened opposite the battery (1) on the heat shield (3), the cushion (4) being able to deform when the muffler (2) moves forward contacting the battery (1) in order to absorb the kinetic energy resulting from an impact on the vehicle.
The invention relates to a method for determining a value of a parameter which characterizes the state of health of a battery made up of a plurality of cells and installed on-board a motorized land vehicle, as well as to an associated computer determination system (100).
B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
G01R 31/396 - Acquisition or processing of data for testing or for monitoring individual cells or groups of cells within a battery
B60L 58/18 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
G01R 31/00 - Arrangements for testing electric properties; Arrangements for locating electric faults; Arrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
A method is intended to regulate the speed of an at least partially automated vehicle traveling on a first traffic lane adjacent to a second traffic lane. This method comprises a step (10-80) in which, if a radius of curvature of a future portion representative of a bend is detected, a phase of deceleration to a first deceleration speed adapted to the radius of curvature is imposed on the first vehicle unless it is in the course of overtaking a second vehicle traveling in the second traffic lane, since in that case a current speed of the second vehicle is determined and then, if the first deceleration speed is less than this current speed, the first deceleration speed is replaced with a second deceleration speed greater than this current speed.
The method for controlling an operating state of a vehicle is such that the operating state, initially adopting a locked state which immobilizes the vehicle, can be modified in order to adopt any of the following unlocking states: a total unlocking state which allows activation of an operating mode of the vehicle, which is associated with the total unlocking state, without any restrictions; and partial unlocking states which each allow the activation of an operating mode associated with the partial unlocking state and which allow restricted activation of the vehicle. This control method comprises a step (E102) of activating one of the operating modes after modifying the operating state (E101) to authorize this activation.
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
B60W 50/10 - Interpretation of driver requests or demands
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Method for controlling a vehicle with a plurality of operating modes
The method for controlling a vehicle comprises a step (E100) of implementing a first operating mode of the vehicle, for which the vehicle operates at least partially, the first operating mode being associated with an operating state of the vehicle allowing said implementation of the first operating mode. This control method comprises: a step (E101) of periodically monitoring the completion of an event during the step (E100) of implementing the first operating mode for detecting the event; a step (E102) of modifying the operating state, triggered by the detection of the event, for authorizing the activation of a second operating mode of the vehicle associated with the modified operating state; a step (E103) of activating the second operating mode of the vehicle authorized by the modified operating state.
B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
B60R 25/04 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
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Control of the speed of a vehicle when cornering in accordance with the speed setpoint
Disclosed is a method intended to regulate the speed of a vehicle with at least partially automated driving and knowing the radius of curvature of a future segment which it is about to take on its route. This method comprises a step (10-90) which involves regulating the speed of the vehicle in accordance with a speed setpoint and, in the event that a radius of curvature of the future segment representative of a bend is detected, determining a maximum transverse acceleration that the vehicle can undergo in the bend depending on the speed setpoint, then a maximum speed that the vehicle would have in the bend if it underwent this maximum transverse acceleration in the presence of the detected radius of curvature, then imposing a deceleration phase on the vehicle until a deceleration speed chosen as a function of this determined maximum speed is reached.
The invention relates to a front hinge pillar (9) of a vehicle, consisting of a stamped part comprising a central body (11) that is intended to extend vertically, so as to exhibit a lower end (13) and an upper end (15) and lateral edges, the front hinge pillar (9) being characterized in that it further comprises a front extension (17) extending from one of said lateral edges of said central body (11) such that said central body (11) and said front extension (17) form a single part. The invention also relates to the methods for producing such a front hinge pillar (9).
B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
A method of managing priorities between at least a waiting vehicle and an inserting vehicle, at least the waiting vehicle being configured to be associated with at least two priority states, a yield priority state and a lock priority state, indicating whether or not the vehicle is available to yield the passage, the method comprises the following steps, implemented by at least a device linked to the first vehicle: —reception of a priority state information by the waiting vehicle; —upon reception of an insertion request received from the inserting vehicle, if the priority state information corresponds to the yield priority state, generation of a yield instruction for the waiting vehicle and generation of a yield confirmation message for the inserting vehicle; —sending of the yield confirmation message to the inserting vehicle. This method improves the security of the lane where the emergency vehicles need to be inserted.
A method is intended to regulate the speed of an at least partially self-driving vehicle, knowing the radius of curvature of a future position it is preparing to take on a course along which it is travelling. This method comprises a step (10-90) in which the speed is regulated as a function of a speed set point and, if a radius of curvature of the future position which is representative of a curve is detected, a phase of deceleration down to a chosen speed followed by a phase of acceleration until the speed setpoint is obtained are imposed on the vehicle. In this step (10-90), when the driver imposes acceleration on his vehicle during the deceleration phase, this deceleration phase is halted and then another phase of acceleration until the speed set point is obtained is imposed on the vehicle.
B60K 31/00 - Vehicle fittings, acting on a single sub-unit only, for automatically controlling vehicle speed, i.e. preventing speed from exceeding an arbitrarily established velocity or maintaining speed at a particular velocity, as selected by the vehicle operat
B60W 30/00 - Purposes of road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit, e.g. of systems using conjoint control of vehicle sub-units
B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
The invention relates to a motor vehicle underbody structure (1) which comprises a floor (3) delimited on each side by an underbody profiled section (5), there being at least one transverse partition (13) inside at least one of the two profiled sections (7). This partition (13) or at least one of the transverse partitions (13) also has an inner edge (13.1) and an outer edge (13.2), the outer edge (13.2) having a minimum height greater than a minimum height of the inner edge (13.1), so as to generate a bending torque at the floor (3) about a longitudinal direction in the event of a side impact.
B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
46.
Motor vehicle provided with anti-collision sensors
A motor vehicle is provided with at least four identical lidar-type anti-collision sensors (C1 to C4) respectively arranged on the four corners of the vehicle, each sensor (C1 to C4) having the same predetermined opening angle (θ) and defining at least one detection area around the vehicle (VP), with certain detection areas (ZR2, ZR3) overlapping in order to create redundancy, wherein the two left and right front sensors (C1 and C2) are positioned and oriented such that their respective detection areas are tangential to the offset (D1, D2) of the front left and right wheels (RA1, RA2), respectively, taking into account the maximum steering angle of the front left and right wheels (RA1, RA2), and wherein the two rear left and right sensors (C3 and C4) define detection areas (ZR0) that do not overlap with other detection areas, on the left and right sides, respectively, of the vehicle, the detection areas (ZR0) without overlap being tangential to the offset of the front left and right wheels (RA1, RA2) taking into account the maximum steering angle thereof.
The invention concerns an automatic access and starting system for a motor vehicle, comprising an on-board access management system and at least one identifier (3) such as an electronic key, the access management system being configured to detect and authenticate the identifier (3) when it is close to the vehicle (1), the identifier (3) being configured to emit an authentication signal in response to an interrogation signal emitted by the management and access system, the identifier (3) comprising a memory for storing an instruction relative to a command issued by the carrier of the identifier (3) if this command is issued during the phase of detection and authentication by the on-board system, the instruction being stored temporarily in order for the identifier to be able to emit a signal related to the command when the detection and authentication phase is complete.
B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
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Motor vehicle chassis, comprising means for distributing against a tunnel a force applied by a crossmember in the event of a side impact
b) thereof to the crossmember (6) and to the tube (5), and is inclined with respect to the main direction in which they extend in a plane parallel to the floor (7). The strut (8) forms a second member for transmitting to the tube (5) a second thrust force (EP2) generated by said impact and transmitted to the strut (8) by the crossmember (6).
B60J 7/00 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels
B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
The invention pertains to a method for estimating the attention level of the driver of a vehicle in a traffic lane, comprising the following steps: —the continuous capture of images (10) of the ground, —the reconstruction of an aerial view (11, 12) of a ground segment at successive instants t, —the reconstruction of an aerial view (11, 12) of a road segment at successive current instants t, —the estimation of the lateral position of the vehicle (100) in the reconstructed aerial view (11, 12), and the storage of said estimated positions of the vehicle, —the determination of an estimated attention level of the driver at a past instant t3, as a function: o of the evolution of the lateral position of the vehicle, o of the analysis of the profile of a road portion at least partially situated upstream of the vehicle at the instant t3.
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
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Adjustable reinforcing element for a motor vehicle body for protection in case of a rear impact or side impact
A reinforcing element (10) for a motor vehicle body (1) comprising protection means (30, 31, 40, 41, 42) for protection against an impact at the rear of the vehicle, characterised in that it comprises at least two tubes (20, 22) to be positioned, generally, in the length direction of the vehicle, and a rigid contact surface (30, 31, 70) turned towards the rear, the rigid contact surface (30, 31, 70) and the two tubes (20, 22) being arranged with respect to each other in order to allow the vehicle to move in case of an impact at the rear.
B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
The present invention concerns a motor vehicle rear seat backrest suitable for being mounted in such a way that it can pivot on the structure of said vehicle between a raised position and a substantially horizontal stowed position, said backrest comprising a reinforcement (30) comprising a metal frame (32) and an array of metal wires (33) extending between the two uprights and between the two crossmembers of said frame (32), and a padding (40) supported by the front part of said reinforcement (30) and a cover (50) externally covering said reinforcement (30) and said padding (40); further comprising a stiffening plate (60) held via holding means (54; 55) against the inner face of the back (52) of said cover (50) and bearing against the rear part of said reinforcement (30).
B60N 2/36 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles convertible for other use into a loading platform
B60N 2/30 - Non-dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats
The invention relates to a motor vehicle having an access management system for managing access to the vehicle, the access management system being configured so as to detect the presence of an identifier, such as an electronic key or a mobile telephone, close to the vehicle and to activate a courtesy light when the identifier is detected within a first zone, called courtesy zone, the access management system comprising a counter whose count value is incremented by a unit upon each activation of the courtesy light, the activation of the courtesy light no longer being possible if the count value reaches a predetermined value.
B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
B60Q 1/50 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking
Sealing strip (9) intended to be mounted on an upper edge (3A) of an exterior panel (3) of the door provided with a window (5), comprising: a body (11) forming a slot (13) with two opposing faces (15, 17) able to fit over the upper edge (3A); a lip (19) extending along the body (11), intended to contact the window (5); and wherein at least one of the two opposing faces (15, 17) of the slot (13) comprises edge corners (25) running transversely to the strip (9) and each having an end face (25A) external to the slot (13), having a profile that makes a mean angle (α, β) comprised between 10° and 30° with a main direction of said slot (13) so as to encourage insertion of the edge (3A) in the slot (13).
B60J 10/75 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides for sealing the lower part of the panes
54.
Method and device for assisting the automated driving of a vehicle close to a restricted area(s)
A method for assisting the driver of a vehicle that comprises an analysis means which analyzes the environment in an area located in front of the vehicle in order to detect boundaries and traffic signs and to provide environmental data representative of said boundaries and traffic signs, and a control means which controls the automated driving of said vehicle. Said method comprises a step in which the environmental data are analyzed to determine a variation in speed limit correlated temporally with a variation in the number of traffic lanes, and when such a determination is made, it is considered that the vehicle is located close to a restricted area and an alert is generated requesting that the driver take back control of the driving while crossing said restricted area or that a specific automated driving strategy be implemented by the control means for said crossing.
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestrians; Recognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
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Method and device for assisting an autonomous-drive vehicle driver, in particular when resuming manual control
CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (France)
INSTITUT POLYTECHNIQUE DE BORDEAUX (France)
UNIVERSITE DE BORDEAUX (France)
Inventor
Abrashov, Sergey
Aioun, Francois
Guillemard, Franck
Malti, Rachid
Moreau, Xavier
Abstract
A method is intended to assist the driver of a vehicle (VA) capable of being driven in an automated manner and in a manual manner, by means of a steering wheel (VV), in a traffic lane (VC1). This method comprises a step that involves determining an optimum trajectory of the vehicle (VA) in the event of automated driving, an actual current trajectory of the vehicle (VA) in the traffic lane (VC1), and a value of a parameter representative of a manual intervention being carried out by the driver on the steering wheel (VV), and representing these determined optimum and actual current trajectories on a medium (EA) with an aspect that depends on this determined value of the parameter.
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
B62D 1/06 - Rims, e.g. with heating means; Rim covers
The invention relates to a motor vehicle (1) comprising two longitudinal members (3) and a cradle (9) from where there extend at the front two extensions (11) separated by a gap, each extension (11) extending below one of the longitudinal members (3) and being connected to said longitudinal member (3) by a support element (7), the vehicle (1) being characterized in that it additionally comprises an absorption device (13) arranged in said gap and between said extensions (11).
B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
A method and a device are disclosed for determining data representative of the layout of a road in a two-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system, the coordinate system being associated with a vehicle travelling along the road. To this end, a first set of first points in the Cartesian coordinate system is determined on the basis of data representative of at least one image of the road environment in front of the vehicle. A second set of second points is determined in the Cartesian coordinate system on the basis of mapping data of the road environment of the vehicle. The data representative of the road layout are obtained on the basis of a part of the first points and a part of the second points.
B60W 20/12 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand using control strategies taking into account route information
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Lighting device that produces a main beam and a narrow beam that is orientable depending on the position of an obstacle detected in front of a vehicle
A vehicle equipped with analysing means that analyse a zone (ZA) located in front of the vehicle is equipped with a lighting device (DE). This device (DE) comprises: —a first source (S1) that generates first photons and a reflector (RP) that reflects the first photons toward the zone (ZA) so that they form a first light beam (F1) that performs a photometric lighting function, —a second source (S2) that is installed in front of a central portion (PC) of the reflector (RP) and that generates second photons, —a lens (LF) that is inserted between the second source (S2) and the zone (ZA), that is positionable in various positions, and that forms, with the second photons, a second light beam (F2) that is narrow and that points toward a sub-zone of the zone (ZA) that depends on a set lens position, and—controlling means (MC) that set the position of the lens in case of detection of an obstacle in a sub-zone of known position.
B60Q 1/08 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights adjustable, e.g. remotely-controlled from inside vehicle automatically
F21S 41/63 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on refractors, filters or transparent cover plates
F21W 102/13 - Arrangement or contour of the emitted light for high-beam region or low-beam region
A lighting device (1) comprising a housing (2) accommodating at least one light source (14), said housing (2) comprising an at least partially transparent wall (6) supporting a touch interface (7) for controlling the light source (14) and allowing through the light generated by the light source (14), and a cover (3) closing the housing (2); the assembly formed by the housing (2) and the cover (3) being tightly assembled by clipping means (4), said lighting device (1) further comprising a flexible mechanical and electrical connection means (20) compressed between the touch interface (7) and the light source (14) allowing both control of the light source (14) and compensation of the stresses exerted by the clipping means (14).
An anti-roll device comprises a bar coupled to two links, a hydraulic control circuit (CC) and actuating means (MAC) comprising a casing (CR) defining the chamber (CH) subdivided into a first (P1) and a second (P2) part by a piston (PI), and comprising first (ES1) and second (ES2) inlets-outlets communicating with the first (P1) and second (P2) parts and an intermediate inlet-outlet (ES1) communicating with the first part (P1) or with the second part (P2) depending on the position of the piston (PI). These actuating means (MAC) adopt a disengaged state or block state in whatever position of the piston (PI), according to the accessibility status of the first (ES1) and second (ES2) inlets-outlets and of the intermediate inlet-outlet (ES1). The control circuit (CC) controls the accessibility statuses according to the commands received.
The invention relates to a system for managing (1) a communication network (W) of a vehicle, said management system (1) comprising a plurality of computers (10, 20) connected to said network (W), and a two-way wired link (L) connecting said plurality of computers (10, 20), said network (W) having a standby state and an awake state, said plurality of computers (10, 20) comprising a master computer (10) and at least one slave computer (20), said master computer (10) and said at least one slave computer (20) being configured to emit and receive a message relative to a requested state of the network (W) via said two-way wired link (L), the state of at least one of the plurality of computers (10, 20) being controlled from said message relative to the requested state, so as to monitor the state of the network (W), said communication network (W) being a fiber-optic Ethernet network.
A method for assisting in the driving of a vehicle comprises receiving and processing data originating from an actuation module via the first network and in response to the detection of a failure in the first network, further comprising steps of: triggering a phase of manual control recovery by a driver of the vehicle, and receiving and processing the data originating from the actuation module via a second network.
The invention concerns a rear part (4) of a vehicle (1) that comprises a rear structure (41) and a spare wheel (3), the rear structure (41) comprising a luggage compartment floor (43) in which a well (44) is formed in order for said spare wheel (3) to be positioned therein, the well (44) comprising a bottom (47) and at least one first wall positioned facing the spare wheel (3) and forming a rear wall or one of the two side walls of the well, the bottom of the well comprising attachment means (6) for securing the spare wheel (3) thereto, the well (44) comprising control means (7) positioned between said first wall (45) and the attachment means (6), said control means (7) being suitable for releasing the spare wheel (3) from the bottom (47) of the well (44) in the event of an impact against said rear part (4) of the vehicle, on the side of the first wall (45) of the well (44), in alignment with the control means (7).
A control device (DC) is fitted to a vehicle (VA) which can be driven by a driver during a manual driving phase and which comprises a passenger compartment (H) fitted with a loudspeaker (HP) capable of diffusing sound signals and an assistance device (DA) for driving said vehicle in a totally autonomous manner during an autonomous driving phase. This device (DC) comprises acquisition means (MA) for recording first sound signals present in the external environment of the vehicle (VA), and control means (MC) for generating, during an autonomous driving phase, second sound signals in phase opposition to the first recorded sound signals, in order to supply same to the loudspeaker (HP) so that the transmission of said signals induces cancellation of the first sound signals in the passenger compartment (H).
G10K 11/178 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general using interference effects; Masking sound by electro-acoustically regenerating the original acoustic waves in anti-phase
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Anti-roll device with controlled coupling means for a motor vehicle axle assembly
An anti-roll device equips an axle assembly of a motor vehicle and comprises two connecting rods of which one comprises a part of coupling means comprising: a housing subdivided into two parts by a piston and comprising two inlets-outlets communicating with the two parts and an intermediate inlet-outlet communicating with at least one of the parts depending on the position of the piston, a fluid reservoir supplying a conduit coupled to the intermediate inlet-outlet, two non-return means coupled to the inlets-outlets and to the conduit, and an electrically operated valve coupled to the inlets-outlets and placed either in an open state ensuring a connection between the parts and the fluid reservoir via the intermediate inlet-outlet, or in a closed state allowing fluid discharge out of the housing only through the intermediate inlet-outlet.
A device (DC) for controlling the transmission of frames by a master component (OM) or slave component (OE1) of a communication network (RC) capable of bidirectional transmission of non-video data frames, in timeslots defined by a table. This device (DC) is designed, when the so called receiver component (OM) receives, in a time slot having a first duration, a frame of non-video data transmitted by a so-called emitter component (OE1) in a second duration starting at the same time as the first duration and strictly less than said first duration, to trigger a delay of a third duration in the range between the second and first durations, and, when the end of this delay occurs while the frame of non-video data has not been fully received, to order the deletion in the receiver component (OM) of received data of this frame of non-video data.
A method is dedicated to controlling data transmission by waves from a vehicle (V) to communication equipment (EC), and comprises a first step in which the most frequently taken reference route is determined in the vehicle (V) for a selected duration, then a definition of this reference route is transmitted, and a second step, in which each new route taken is compared, in the vehicle (V), to the reference route, and, in the event of a difference, a definition of this new route is transmitted with predefined data of the vehicle (V) that is recorded during this new route, whereas in the event of identity, information is transmitted that represents the fact that the reference route has been taken again and the predefined data of the vehicle (V) recorded during the reference route that has been taken again is deleted in the vehicle (V).
The invention relates to a device (20) for assisting a driver of a vehicle to perform physical exercises, comprising:—means (21) for acquiring data representative of a driving context,—means (22) for determining a level of risk, from the acquired data,—means (23) for selecting at least one physical exercise compatible with the level of risk,—means (24) for transmitting a signal indicating to the driver the at least one selected exercise; characterised in that it further comprises—means (21′) for acquiring data representative of a history of exercises performed by said driver, said data coming from a remote storage,—and in that the means (23) for selecting at least one physical exercise also use said data representative of a history in order to select said at least one exercise.
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
The invention relates to a vibrating warning device for a vehicle seat, having a vibrating patch (31) intended to be attached to the upper face of the padding of the seat part or backrest of one said seat, said patch (31) comprising at least one electrically controlled vibratory actuator (32) accommodated in a flexible support jacket (33); characterized in that said flexible support jacket (33) has a main body (34) enclosing said vibratory actuator(s) (32), and at least two arms (39) extending from said main body (34), on either side of the latter, and each comprising a retaining hook (40) intended to engage with a corresponding recess made in said padding in order to keep said main body (34) against the upper face of this padding.
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
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Detection sensor comprising a selective high-electron-mobility transistor for detecting a gaseous or liquid component
CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (France)
Inventor
Aubry, Vincent
Ougazzaden, Abdallah
Salvestini, Jean-Paul
Voss, Paul
Halfaya, Yacine
Bishop, Chris
Abstract
A method and a sensor for detecting or measuring at least one specific component among a plurality of components present in a gaseous or liquid mixture by a sensor having at least one capturing cell with a high-electron mobility transistor including a source and a drain with a grid inserted between the source and the drain, a voltage being applied between the source and the drain, and a current intensity in the capturing cell being recorded. The voltage between the source and the drain is controlled, which varies the intensity of the current, the voltage being controlled according to a voltage model predetermined by experience in order to provide a profile with an intensity which is characteristic of said at least one specific component.
A device (DA) analyses an immersive virtual reality system (SI) comprising a target (CD) that is securely fastened to an object (OM), detecting means (MD) that deliver a first signal representative of the current position of the target (CD), processing means (MT) that define images depending on the detected current position, and at least one image-displaying means (EA, PI). This device (DA) comprises a first sensor (C1) that generates a second signal when the object (OM) reaches a known position, a second sensor (C2) that generates a third signal when it detects a change in displayed image consecutive to the detection of the object (OM) in this known position by the detecting means (MD), and analysing means (MA) that determine first and second times of reception of the second and third signals then a first time difference between these first and second times of reception.
The invention relates to a rear structure of a motor vehicle (201), said structure comprising: a floor having a rear area intended for accommodating a rear bench, said area being raised forming a projection (209B) relative to an area of said floor adjacent to the front; two rear structural profile members (207) extending longitudinally towards the rear under the rear area of the floor away from the projection (209B); characterised in that the structure (201) also comprises: two reinforcements (215) on the two structural profile members (207), respectively; each of said reinforcements (215) being attached to the corresponding profile member (207) and to the floor, at the projection (209B), and configured to limit a tendency of said profile member (207) to pivot vertically upwards in the event of a rear impact.
B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
B62D 21/11 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted with resilient means for suspension
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
73.
Method for controlling an automated driver-assistance system of a motor vehicle
The invention relates to a method for controlling an automated driver-assistance system of a motor vehicle, which proposes a first automated driving mode disengaging at the end of a first transition phase and a second automated driving mode disengaging at the end of a second shorter transition phase, comprising the following sequence of steps: detecting, when the first mode is activated, a degradation of the driving context which does not allow same to continue beyond said first transition phase (100); assessing the level of attention to driving of the driver (200); checking the compatibility of the driving context with the implementation of said second mode and that said level of attention is no lower than a predefined minimum threshold (300); and directly activating said second mode (600) if said checking step is validated and if said driver performs a given action within a predetermined time period.
The invention relates to a structure of a front part of the bodyshell of a vehicle, notably a motor vehicle. According to the invention, the structure of the front part comprises reinforcing means secured to the A-pillar (5) and to the corresponding ends of the bodywork elements (1) so as to strengthen the connections between the A-pillar (5) and the bodywork elements (1) so as to prevent these connections from breaking in the event of a frontal impact of the vehicle. The invention applies to the automotive industry.
B62D 29/04 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof predominantly of synthetic material
B62D 25/14 - Dashboards as superstructure sub-unit
B62D 29/00 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof
B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
The invention relates to a system for controlling the opening (4) of a motor vehicle door (2). The system (4) comprises: a housing (8); a handle (6) pivoting relative to the housing (8); an electric motor (18) for retracting and extending the handle of the openable body section; and a computer (22) which controls the power supply of the motor (18), and which switches from a standby mode to an active mode when the handle (6) is moved. The electric motor (18) generates a wake-up voltage during the movement of the handle (6) relative to the housing (8). The computer (22) is configured to switch from standby mode to active mode when it receives the wake-up voltage generated by the motor (18). Waking only takes place when the wake-up voltage reaches a threshold S of 5 mV.
E06B 3/00 - Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
A reinforcement is provided for the front structure of a motor vehicle. The motor vehicle comprises, on at least at one side laterally to a longitudinal axis of said vehicle, a front wheel, a generally vertical profile member (the A-pillar) located to the rear of the front wheel, and a transverse wall (the wheel arch) adjacent to the A-pillar defining the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The reinforcement is attached to the A-pillar and to the wheel arch, and is configured to interfere with the front wheel to limit an intrusion of the wheel into the passenger compartment in the case of a frontal crash on a portion of the vehicle aligned with the front wheel. The reinforcement comprises a generally flat central portion extending transversely along the A-pillar and the wheel arch.
B62D 21/14 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted of adjustable length or width
B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
A safety device (DS) equips a first vehicle (V1) comprising analysis means (MA1-MA2) suitable for analyzing its environment. This device (DS) comprises control means (MC) designed, when the first vehicle (V1) is stationary and has its contact open, and in the presence of a risk of collision of the first vehicle (V1) by a second vehicle (V2) travelling behind it, to determine whether there exists in this analysed environment at least one empty zone (ZV1) accessible by the first vehicle (V1), and, in the affirmative, to determine for the latter (V1) a trajectory in this empty zone (ZV1) suitable at least for limiting the consequences of this collision, and then to trigger a displacement of the first vehicle (V1) according to this determined trajectory. The device considers the presence of a third vehicle (V3) travelling on another lane (VC3), in the environment of the first vehicle.
The invention relates to a method for assisting driving, characterized in that it comprises steps of: —determination (220) of a proposal of change of lane, requiring a first validation, —determination (210) of a proposal of change of speed, requiring a second validation, —determination of a validation time (2′) corresponding to a maximum time remaining to the driver, after the validation of the proposal of change of lane, to validate the proposal of change of speed, —if (240, 250) the validation time (2′) is less than or equal to a predetermined threshold then the cancellation (260) of the proposal of change of lane.
The invention pertains to a control device (1) for a computer (10) for an automotive vehicle, said control device (1) being able to cooperate with the computer (10) to perform a plurality of functions, said control device (1) comprising: a command module (20); a reinitialization module (30), adapted to reinitialize said command module (20) for a duration of reinitialization less than a predetermined maximum duration of reinitialization, and a monitoring module (40), adapted to dispatch a reinitialization signal to said reinitialization module (30) should a malfunction be detected, the control device (1) being noteworthy in that the command module (20) comprises a sub-module of at least one temporarily interruptible function (23), said at least one temporarily interruptible function (23) exhibiting a permitted maximum duration of interruption greater than said predetermined maximum duration of reinitialization.
G06F 11/14 - Error detection or correction of the data by redundancy in operation, e.g. by using different operation sequences leading to the same result
G06F 11/34 - Recording or statistical evaluation of computer activity, e.g. of down time, of input/output operation
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
80.
Motor vehicle wheel having an aluminum rim and a steel wheel disc joined together by welded pins
A wheel intended for a motor vehicle includes a rim made of a sheet of aluminium alloy that is fastened to the contour of a wheel disc made from a steel sheet by assemblies that connect the aluminium sheet of the rim and the steel sheet of the wheel disc, which overlap one another. The assemblies include connecting pins each of which has a tip that passes through a hole in the aluminium sheet of the rim, the front end of which is welded to the steel sheet of the wheel disc, and a rear head that presses against the aluminium sheet of the rim about said hole.
B60B 3/04 - Disc wheels, i.e. wheels with load-supporting disc body with a single disc body not integral with rim
B60B 23/08 - Attaching rim to wheel body by screws, bolts, pins, or clips arranged radially
B21D 53/30 - Making other particular articles wheels or the like wheel rims
B23K 20/12 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating the heat being generated by friction; Friction welding
F16B 5/08 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of welds or the like
81.
Vehicle communication device having a plurality of communication means
H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
H04W 48/18 - Selecting a network or a communication service
H04W 4/48 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for in-vehicle communication
Suspension bumper for the suspension of a motor vehicle, comprising a molded part made of elastomer being essentially symmetrical in revolution about a main axis of compression, this bumper comprising one end forming a crown comprising bearing faces (48) designed to receive pressure from a moving part, the end crown comprising protuberances (58, 60) that are separated from one another by notches (54) distributed over the perimeter of this crown, these bosses having bearing faces (48) arranged at various heights.
B60G 7/04 - Buffer means for limiting movement of arms
B60G 11/52 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having springs of different kinds not including leaf springs having helical, spiral, or coil springs, and also rubber springs
B60G 15/06 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having mechanical spring and fluid damper
F16F 9/58 - Stroke limiting stops, e.g. arranged on the piston rod outside the cylinder
F16F 1/36 - Springs made of material having high internal friction
F16F 1/373 - Springs made of material having high internal friction characterised by having a particular shape
F16F 1/376 - Springs made of material having high internal friction characterised by having a particular shape having projections, studs, serrations or the like on at least one surface
F16F 1/44 - Springs made of material having high internal friction characterised by the mode of stressing loaded mainly in compression
83.
Extruded reinforcement beam having programmed deformation
Method for producing a reinforcement beam for a vehicle, comprising at least one weak zone arranged in such a way that the bending resistance of the beam is less in said weak zone than in the rest of the beam, characterized in that it comprises, in order, a step (A) of extruding a profile part, a step (B) of cutting the profile part so as to obtain at least one profile segment, a step (C) of locally deforming the segment of the profile part in order to create the weak zone or zones.
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