Increasing Vehicle Range by Minimizing Trapped HVAC Energy
    1.
    发明申请
    Increasing Vehicle Range by Minimizing Trapped HVAC Energy 有权
    通过最大限度地减少被困HVAC能量来增加车辆范围

    公开(公告)号:US20120158241A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-21

    申请号:US12969714

    申请日:2010-12-16

    IPC分类号: B60H1/00

    摘要: A method of increasing a range of a vehicle by decreasing trapped HVAC energy at an end of a trip. The method may include the steps of: determining a destination list based on locations where the vehicle may be parked in the future, the destination list accessible by a control module in the vehicle; determining HVAC reduction regions around each of the locations on the destination list, the HVAC reduction regions accessible by the control module; operating a HVAC system while the vehicle is moving; tracking the location of the vehicle relative to the locations on the destination list; and the control module automatically reducing the energy usage of the HVAC system when the vehicle enters one of the HVAC reduction regions.

    摘要翻译: 通过减少在行程结束时被捕获的HVAC能量来增加车辆范围的方法。 该方法可以包括以下步骤:基于车辆可能在将来停放的位置确定目的地列表,目的地列表可由车辆中的控制模块访问; 确定目的地列表上的每个位置周围的HVAC减少区域,由控制模块可访问的HVAC减少区域; 在车辆移动时操作HVAC系统; 跟踪车辆相对于目的地列表上的位置的位置; 并且当车辆进入HVAC减小区域之一时,控制模块自动降低HVAC系统的能量使用。

    METHOD TO TRIGGER ENGINE START OF A HYBRID VEHICLE BASED ON LOCAL TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
    2.
    发明申请
    METHOD TO TRIGGER ENGINE START OF A HYBRID VEHICLE BASED ON LOCAL TRAFFIC CONDITIONS 有权
    基于当地交通条件的混合动力车起动方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130226378A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-29

    申请号:US13408148

    申请日:2012-02-29

    IPC分类号: B60W20/00 B60W10/06 B60W10/02

    摘要: A method of operating a hybrid vehicle includes disengaging, i.e., turning off, an internal combustion engine when a brake pedal is disposed in a released position, i.e., non-depressed position, an accelerator pedal is disposed in a released position, i.e., non-depressed position, and a forward path of the hybrid vehicle is blocked, thereby conserving fuel. The method includes engaging, i.e., starting, the internal combustion engine when the brake pedal is disposed in the released position, the accelerator pedal is disposed in the released position, and the forward path of the hybrid vehicle is clear, thereby allowing for a quick launch of the vehicle.

    摘要翻译: 一种操作混合动力车辆的方法包括:当制动踏板设置在释放位置即非压下位置时,将内燃机分离,即关闭,将加速器踏板设置在释放位置 - 压缩位置,并且混合动力车辆的前进路径被阻挡,从而节省燃料。 该方法包括当制动踏板设置在释放位置时使内燃机接合,即启动,加速踏板设置在释放位置,并且混合动力车辆的前进道路是清晰的,从而允许快速 发动车。

    STOWABLE UNDER-SEAT STORAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ORGANIZING A PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF A VEHICLE
    3.
    发明申请
    STOWABLE UNDER-SEAT STORAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ORGANIZING A PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF A VEHICLE 审中-公开
    可持续的座位存储系统及组织客车客舱的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130038080A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-14

    申请号:US13207490

    申请日:2011-08-11

    IPC分类号: B60R7/04 B23P17/00

    摘要: A vehicle includes a seat moveable between a horizontal seating position and a vertical raised position. An under-seat space is defined between a floor surface of the vehicle and a bottom surface of the seat. A collapsible storage system is stowable under the seat, flat against the bottom surface of the seat when not needed for storage, and is positionable on the floor to define a lateral boundary wall to convert the under-seat space into an enclosed storage space.

    摘要翻译: 车辆包括可在水平就座位置和垂直抬起位置之间移动的座椅。 在车辆的地板表面和座椅的底面之间限定了座位下方的空间。 可折叠存储系统可收纳在座位下方,当不需要存放时,平放在座椅的底部表面上,并且可定位在地板上以限定侧壁,以将座椅下空间转换成封闭的存储空间。

    ELECTROMAGNETICALLY CONTROLLED CLUTCH ASSEMBLY AND CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME
    4.
    发明申请
    ELECTROMAGNETICALLY CONTROLLED CLUTCH ASSEMBLY AND CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME 有权
    电磁控制离合器组件及其控制方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120228076A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-13

    申请号:US13041476

    申请日:2011-03-07

    IPC分类号: F16D27/108

    摘要: An electromagnetic (EM) clutch assembly includes input and output discs, a plunger, a control solenoid, and a controller. The input disc is connected to a rotatable input member, and defines an input face having a mechanical feature. The output disc is connected to a rotatable output member, and includes a bore wall defining a bore. The plunger is positioned at least partially within the bore. The controller transmits a time-varying electrical control signal to the solenoid to thereby resonate the plunger toward the input disc, and transmits a steady-state electrical control signal to capture the plunger in an engaged position. Rotation of the discs is controlled until the plunger encounters the mechanical feature, thereby placing the assembly in an engaged state. A vehicle having a transmission and the EM clutch assembly is also disclosed, as is a method for controlling the clutch assembly via the electrical control signals.

    摘要翻译: 电磁(EM)离合器组件包括输入和输出盘,柱塞,控制螺线管和控制器。 输入盘连接到可旋转输入构件,并且限定具有机械特征的输入面。 输出盘连接到可旋转的输出构件,并且包括限定孔的孔壁。 柱塞至少部分地定位在孔内。 控制器向螺线管发送时变电控制信号,从而使柱塞朝向输入盘共振,并且发送稳态电控制信号以将柱塞捕获在接合位置。 控制盘的旋转直到柱塞遇到机械特征,从而将组件置于接合状态。 还公开了具有变速器和EM离合器组件的车辆,以及经由电控制信号来控制离合器组件的方法。

    PARK ASSIST SYSTEM
    7.
    发明申请
    PARK ASSIST SYSTEM 有权
    公园助理系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140074352A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-13

    申请号:US13611667

    申请日:2012-09-12

    IPC分类号: G06F17/00

    摘要: A park assist system for providing guidance to park a vehicle into a parking area is disclosed. The park assist system includes an imaging device, at least one indicator, and a control module. The imaging device acquires image data representative of a field of view (FOV). The indicator provides feedback to guide the vehicle into the parking area. The control module is in communication with the imaging device and the at least one indicator. The control module includes control logic for monitoring image data representative of the viewable area. The control module includes control logic for determining if a specific predetermined object is located within the FOV. The specific predetermined object indicates the presence of the parking area. The control module includes control logic for activating the at least one indicator to provide feedback regarding the parking area.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于向车辆停放区域提供引导的公园辅助系统。 公园辅助系统包括成像装置,至少一个指示器和控制模块。 成像装置获取表示视场(FOV)的图像数据。 该指示器提供反馈,指导车辆进入停车区。 控制模块与成像装置和至少一个指示器通信。 控制模块包括用于监视表示可视区域的图像数据的控制逻辑。 控制模块包括用于确定特定预定对象是否位于FOV内的控制逻辑。 具体的预定对象表示存在停车区域。 控制模块包括用于激活至少一个指示器以提供关于停车区域的反馈的控制逻辑。

    ELECTRIC VEHICLE WITH RANGE-EXTENDING ENGINE AND CLIMATE CONTROL COMPRESSOR
    8.
    发明申请
    ELECTRIC VEHICLE WITH RANGE-EXTENDING ENGINE AND CLIMATE CONTROL COMPRESSOR 有权
    具有扩展发动机和气候控制压缩机的电动车

    公开(公告)号:US20120234614A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-20

    申请号:US13049968

    申请日:2011-03-17

    摘要: A vehicle includes a vehicle body, a first motor disposed within the vehicle body, a second motor disposed within the vehicle body, and an engine removably disposed on the vehicle body and configured to selectively provide torque to the first motor when disposed on the vehicle body. A climate control compressor is disposed within the vehicle body and is selectively coupled to the first motor. A controller is configured to control the coupling of the climate control compressor to the first motor and to control the coupling of the engine to the first motor. The first motor is configured to generate electrical energy to operate the second motor when coupled to the engine. The controller is further configured to control operation of the engine.

    摘要翻译: 车辆包括车身,设置在车身内的第一电动机,设置在车体内的第二电动机,以及可拆卸地设置在车身上并被配置为当设置在车身上时选择性地向第一电动机提供扭矩的发动机 。 气候控制压缩机设置在车身内并且选择性地联接到第一电动机。 控制器被配置为控制气候控制压缩机与第一马达的耦合并且控制发动机与第一马达的耦合。 第一电动机被配置为产生电能以在联接到发动机时操作第二电动机。 控制器还被配置为控制发动机的操作。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING MULTIPLE BATTERY PACKS IN A HYBRID OR ELECTRIC VEHICLE
    9.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING MULTIPLE BATTERY PACKS IN A HYBRID OR ELECTRIC VEHICLE 有权
    用于在混合电动车辆中管理多个电池组的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20120083948A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-05

    申请号:US12895914

    申请日:2010-10-01

    IPC分类号: B60L15/20 H02J7/00

    摘要: A vehicle includes first and second battery packs having respective first and second banks of contactors. The packs are wired in electrical parallel. A propulsion system is driven using electrical power from the packs. A controller determines which pack has the highest state of charge (SOC), and balances the SOC of the packs by controlling an open/closed state of the contactors. Contactors open to disconnect the pack having the highest SOC, and close again when a voltage difference between the packs is approximately zero. A system for use in the vehicle includes the packs, contactors, and controller. A method for controlling power flow in the vehicle includes determining which pack has the highest SOC, opening designated contactors during a near zero current event to disconnect the battery pack having the highest SOC, and closing the designated contactors when a voltage difference between the packs is approximately zero.

    摘要翻译: 车辆包括具有相应的第一和第二组接触器的第一和第二电池组。 电源线并联电缆。 使用来自包装的电力驱动推进系统。 控制器确定哪个包具有最高的充电状态(SOC),并且通过控制接触器的打开/关闭状态来平衡包的SOC。 接触器打开以断开具有最高SOC的包,并且当包装之间的电压差近似为零时再次闭合。 用于车辆的系统包括包装,接触器和控制器。 用于控制车辆中的动力流量的方法包括确定哪个包具有最高的SOC,在接近零电流事件期间打开指定接触器以断开具有最高SOC的电池组,并且当包装之间的电压差为 大约为零。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREDICTING VEHICLE ENERGY CONSUMPTION
    10.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREDICTING VEHICLE ENERGY CONSUMPTION 有权
    用于预测车辆能量消耗的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110238257A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-29

    申请号:US12729275

    申请日:2010-03-23

    IPC分类号: G06F7/00

    CPC分类号: G01F9/001 G01F9/023 G07C5/085

    摘要: A method is provided for generating projected vehicle energy consumption information for a second vehicle using statistical information describing a driving history of a driver of a first vehicle. Statistical information is determined from collected vehicle performance values while the driver operates the first vehicle, and is archived in at least one memory location. The archived statistical information is correlated with a vehicle specification describing a performance capability of the second vehicle. A message is processed that includes the projected vehicle energy consumption information for the second vehicle. A vehicle is provided for generating the projected vehicle energy consumption information, and includes at least one memory location, sensors for measuring vehicle performance values of the vehicle describing a driver history of the first vehicle, and a controller adapted for automatically determining the statistical information. A controller is also provided adapted for executing the method.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于使用描述第一车辆的驾驶员的驾驶历史的统计信息来生成第二车辆的预计车辆能量消耗信息的方法。 当驾驶员操作第一车辆时,从收集的车辆性能值确定统计信息,并将其归档到至少一个存储器位置。 存档的统计信息与描述第二车辆的性能能力的车辆规格相关。 处理包括第二车辆的预计车辆能量消耗信息的消息。 提供了一种用于产生投影车辆能量消耗信息的车辆,并且包括至少一个存储位置,用于测量描述第一车辆的驾驶员历史的车辆的车辆性能值的传感器,以及适于自动确定统计信息的控制器。 还提供了适于执行该方法的控制器。