Showing papers on "Dashboard published in 2012"

Dashboard vent mount for an electronic device

Abstract: The design is the visual features of the entirety of the Dashboard Vent Mount For An Electronic Device shown in the drawings, whether those features are features of one of shape, configuration, ornament, or pattern, or are a combination of any of these features..Drawings of the design are included.FIGURE 1 is an elevation view of the back of the Dashboard Vent Mount for an Electronic Device in a retracted setting;FIGURE 2 is plan view of the top of the Dashboard Vent Mount for an Electronic Device in a retracted setting;FIGURE 3 is an elevation view of the left side of the Dashboard Vent Mount for an Electronic Device in a retracted setting;FIGURE 4 is an elevation view of the front of the Dashboard Vent Mount for an Electronic Device in a retracted setting;FIGURE 5 is an elevation view of the right side of the Dashboard Vent Mount for an Electronic Device in a retracted setting;FIGURE 6 is a plan view of the bottom of the Dashboard Vent Mount for an Electronic Device in a retracted setting;FIGURE 7 is an isometric view, from the front right, of the Dashboard Vent Mount for an Electronic Device in a retracted setting; FIGURE 8 is an isometric view, from the back left, of the Dashboard Vent Mount for an Electronic Device in a retracted setting;FIGURE 9 is an elevation view of the back of the Dashboard Vent Mount for an Electronic Device in an expanded setting; FIGURE 10 is plan view of the top of the Dashboard Vent Mount for an Electronic Device in an expanded setting; FIGURE 11 is an elevation view of the left side of the Dashboard Vent Mount for an Electronic Device in an expanded setting; FIGURE 12 is an elevation view of the front of the Dashboard Vent Mount for an Electronic Device in an expanded setting;FIGURE 13 is an elevation view of the right side of the Dashboard Vent Mount for an Electronic Device in an expanded setting;FIGURE 14 is a plan view of the bottom of the Dashboard Vent Mount for an Electronic Device in an expanded setting;FIGURE 15 is an isometric view, from the front right, of the Dashboard Vent Mount for an Electronic Device in an expanded setting;FIGURE 16 is an isometric view, from the back left, of the Dashboard Vent Mount for an Electronic Device in an expanded setting;

Geospatial data based assessment of driver behavior

Abstract: A method of geospatial data based assessment driver behavior to improve driver safety and efficiency is disclosed. A method of a server device may comprise determining that a telemetry data is associated with a vehicle communicatively coupled with the server device and comparing the telemetry data with a driver objective data. A variance between the telemetry data and the driver objective data may then be determined. A performance score may be generated upon comparison of the variance to a threshold limit and/or the driver objective data. The performance score may be published along with other performance scores of other drivers in other vehicles also communicatively coupled with the server device to a reporting dashboard module. Elements of game theory may be implemented to create a team driving challenge and/or a driver performance program to generate the performance score to improve driver safety and efficiency for commercial fleets.

Restaurant equipment monitoring and control system and method

Abstract: An integrated system and method are provided for energy, state and operation monitoring and control of restaurant kitchen and non-kitchen/building equipment. The system includes sensors and other data transmitting equipment communicatively connected to a local server and a computing device via a router. The data transmission equipment and server preferably utilize power-line data transmission as well as wireless data transmission. A dashboard application of the system provides a user interface guiding user responses to energy, state, and operational/service alerts and enabling user-input scheduled control settings. The system may also provide automatic feedback control of restaurant equipment.

Apparatus for mounting a media device in a vehicle

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a media device in a vehicle. First and second support members are rotatably connected to each other. A device holding member, which allows a media device to be affixed thereto, is disposed between the first and second support members. A fixing support member supports the first and second support members by opening them. The first and second support members are sandwiched and firmly mounted between the dashboard and the front windshield of the vehicle.

A Top-Down Approach for Virtual Redesign and Ergonomic Optimization of an Agricultural Tractor’s Driver Cab

Abstract: Nowadays, economical, technical and ergonomic factors have a great importance on the design of the agricultural tractors. The paper illustrates the use and the management of heterogeneous product information (manual measurements and drafts, 2D drawings, technical documentation, photos), advanced CAD modeling tools and digital human models, for the redesign and the ergonomic optimization of an agricultural tractor’s driver cab. The project development has been organized using a top–down approach in a collaborative environment. At first, a manual measurement with gauges allowed to realize a technical draft of the whole agricultural tractor and of each component part of the driver cab. Then a main skeleton has been created in Catia V5 environment in order to specify all the datum elements necessary to model each sub-assembly of the tractor. Cabin, platform, engine, tires, seat, dashboard and controls have been organized separately and modeled considering the details related to the manual measurements and to the technical standards. Once obtained the 3D CAD model of the tractor, an opportune questionnaire was prepared and a test campaign was carried out with real operators in order to define the more critical control devices within the driver cab, as regards to usability and ergonomic issues. An “Ergonomics’ Evaluation Index” (EEI) was defined taking into account the posture angles of the operator and the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment analysis tool available in the “Ergonomics Design & Analysis” module of Catia V5 based on the use of a digital human model. The index was validated comparing the results of tests carried out using virtual manikins of different percentiles performing a specific driving task, with the results of tests carried out by real operators, of the same percentiles, performing the same driving task. Critical values of the EEI obtained during some driving tasks in virtual environment, suggested to modify the shape and the position of some control devices in order to optimize the ergonomics of the driver cab. The adoption of the top-down modeling based approach allowed each change on a singular component part to be automatically propagated on the whole assembly, making easy the changes on the virtual prototype.Copyright © 2012 by ASME

Fuel cell-mounted vehicle

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a fuel cell-mounted vehicle capable of reliably protecting a fuel cell and a fuel cell generated voltage control unit at the time of inputting a buffer load.SOLUTION: A fuel cell-mounted vehicle 1 has a driving motor 21, a fuel cell 22, and a VCU 23 placed in that order from below in a motor room 3 marked out from a cabin 4 of a vehicle via a dashboard 5. Herein, the fuel cell 22 and dashboard 5 are disposed with a first distance A between them as a gap ensuring distance, which is needed in the case of a vehicle collision, in a fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle. The VCU 23 and dashboard 5 are disposed with a second distance B, which is a distance equal to or larger than the first distance A, between them. The fuel cell 22 is displaced within the first distance A when a predetermined buffer load is externally worked.

Intelligent car a/v system

Abstract: An intelligent car A/V system includes a main unit installed in a center console of a dashboard of a car and having built therein a control system, a power converter, a FM/AM receiver module, a digital TV receiver module, a DVD/SD/USB multimedia player module, a car camcorder, a reversing video display type driver assistance system, a GPS receiver module and an audio amplifier system, and a tablet PC electrically connectable to the control system of the main unit for operation under the control of the control system and having built therein an operating system, a satellite-based navigation system, a system operation control software, a wireless network communication system, a display system, a touch control system, a multimedia/entertainment DVD player system and an internet operating system.

Vehicular burglar proof system and method

Abstract: A burglar proof system for a vehicle is provided. The burglar proof system includes an observation module, a portable dashboard, a dashboard docking station, and an engine control module. When the portable dashboard is connected to the dashboard docking station, the authenticity of a portable dashboard is determined. The engine control module can only operate when the portable dashboard identification is validated. The dashboard docking station transmits a validation failure warning message to a server if a portable dashboard is not authenticated. When the portable dashboard is not coupled with the dashboard docking station, the engine control module is disabled, and the observation module transmits locational information to the server in response to any movement of the vehicle determined according to onboard sensors. The disclosure further provides a burglar proof method for a vehicle.

Dashboard support, and method for the production of a dashboard support

Abstract: In a method for the production of a dashboard support for a motor vehicle, a blank is cut from an extruded profile part. The blank is then trimmed and shaped to form a mount which is connected to an end of a crossbeam for allowing subsequent coupling of the crossbeam via the mount to an A-pillar of the motor vehicle.

Holding device for airbag housing utilized for fastening to dashboard group of motor car, has wall comprising technical assembly zone to hold assembly section of one piece of bar for directly fastening surface of section to dashboard

Abstract: The holding device (6) has a plastic fastening bar (54) including two pieces that are folded over each other such that a flexible net (52) of a closure group (26) comprises a retention loop between the two pieces. A wall of a frame defines a periphery of an opening on a surface that is placed opposite to a dashboard (4). The wall comprises a technical assembly zone to hold an assembly section of one piece of the bar such that a surface of the assembly section of the former piece is directly fastened to the dashboard. An independent claim is also included for a dashboard group including a dashboard that is fastened to a holding device of an airbag housing.

Device for displaying e.g. actual tuning mode of radio on display instrument installed into dashboard in driver's position in vehicle, has electronic unit, display and display unit fixed at carrier that mounts device at dashboard

Abstract: The device (1) has a central display displaying multimedia data, and an electronic unit i.e. electronics circuit board (2), for controlling the central display and supplying the central display with image data. A display unit realizes display tasks of an instrument cluster. The central display and the display unit commonly utilize circuit modules of the electronics unit. The electronic unit, the central display and the display unit are fixed at a carrier. The carrier is provided with a front cover (6), a rear cover (7), and a central carrier element (5), and mounts the device at a dashboard. The display unit is designed as an LCD element (3) such as free programmable combination instrument. The central display is designed as an LCD element (4) and as an actuatable touch-sensitive display element such as touch screen.

Left bottom storage box structure of dashboard of automobile

Abstract: The utility model relates to a left bottom storage box structure of a dashboard of an automobile, and aims to provide a storage box structure with two ends clamped by spring pieces. The left bottom storage box structure of the dashboard of the automobile comprises a dashboard body and a storage box, the dashboard body is provided with an inlet, and the storage box can be pushed into the inlet. The storage box is hinged with the dashboard body, at least one lateral side of the storage box is provided with a projection, an elastic component corresponding to the projection is fixed on at least one side wall of the inlet on the dashboard body, each elastic component is provided with a fastening slot corresponding to the projection, and the fastening slots are matched with the projections. The left bottom storage box structure of the dashboard of the automobile has the advantages that the projections on two sides of the storage box are clamped by the elastic components, thereby positioning of two ends of the storage box is realized, fixing effect is better and noise is low, the defects that the storage box is easy to sway and open automatically and the like are avoided and the left bottom storage box structure is suitable for popularization and use.

Passenger car, has front seat passenger gas bag module arranged in dashboard and provided with inflator and gas bag, which is provided in impact surface, and roof placed on supporting surface of gas bag

Abstract: The car has a front seat passenger gas bag module arranged in a dashboard and provided with an inflator and a gas bag. The gas bag is provided in impact surfaces (38a, 38b, 38c, 40). The dashboard is installed in first and second supporting surfaces (34a, 34b) of the gas bag. A roof (14) is placed on the second supporting surface of the gas bag. A portion in the impact surface passes through sections between the second supporting surfaces of the gas bag. A catch tape is provided in the portion in the impact surface.

The Recycling of Plastics from ELVs - Background, Practices and Potentials

Abstract: The proportion of plastic components in automobiles has increased over past few decades. With the pressure of legislation on treatment of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) and economical and environmental concerns, the management of plastic scrap in ELVs is becoming an important issue. This paper reviewed utilization of plastics in automobile production and traditional management of components from ELVs, with introduction of new legislation problems have been identified in the recycling of plastic from ELVs. Some examples of closed-loop recycling of plastic automobile parts are presented, and the potentials of using recycled plastics in automobile production are also discussed.

Auxiliary dashboard assembly for automobile

Abstract: The utility model discloses an auxiliary dashboard assembly for an automobile The auxiliary dashboard assembly comprises an auxiliary dashboard as well as a first fixing support and a second fixing support for fixing the auxiliary dashboard with an automobile body, wherein the first fixing support is a U-shaped support, the two sidewalls of the U-shaped support are fixed with the middle of the auxiliary dashboard, and the bottom is fixed with the automobile body; and the top of the second fixing support is fixed with the rear of the auxiliary dashboard, and the bottom is fixed with the automobile body The auxiliary dashboard assembly for the automobile disclosed by the utility model much firms the connection between the plastic auxiliary dashboard and the automobile body by using the first fixing support and the second fixing support with special structures, thus being capable of effectively preventing the deformation problem of the plastic auxiliary dashboard; and moreover, the second fixing support is subjected to reinforcement processing by using a plurality of reinforcing rib structures, thus greatly improving the stability of the support

Methods and apparatus for displaying information on the inside of a windshield

Abstract: An apparatus and method allows a driver to read a map, directions or text while driving a car without taking their eyes away from the road. An electronic display device may be mounted to, or made integrally with, a dashboard of an automobile. The electronic display device may be programmed to display inverted (mirror image) information thereupon. When the electronic display is disposed on the automobile's dashboard, the windshield may reflect the inverted image as a normal scene for the driver to visualize. Since the image is displayed on the windshield, the driver can see the image without having to take their eyes off the road.

Hvac device with footwell outlet

Abstract: A heating, ventilating, and air conditioning device includes a footwell outlet, where the footwell outlet is positioned such that the accompanying air channel can preferably run at the front wall in direction of the tunnel. A design of the HVAC device is suitable for compact dashboard structures. In particular, the HVAC device enables the use of a flying dashboard architecture.

Storage type automobile cradle

Abstract: PURPOSE: A retractable holder for a vehicle is provided to extend the life of a device due to protection from direct ray of the sun and enhance look by minimization of a direct wiring structure. CONSTITUTION: A retractable holder for a vehicle comprises a lifting unit(200), a grip unit(300), a driving unit, and a control unit. The lifting unit is installed in the dashboard(1) of the vehicle. The grip unit is installed on the lifting unit and grips a multifunctional device for the vehicle. The driving unit exposes the lifting unit onto the dashboard through the opening of the dashboard. The control unit controls the driving unit.

Battery management apparatus for electric automobile and method thereof

Abstract: PURPOSE: An apparatus and method for managing a battery for an electric vehicle is provided to enable a driver to easily check an additional travel distance increasing through self-charging by displaying a basic travel distance and an additional travel distance on a dashboard screen. CONSTITUTION: A wheel driving unit(120) drives a wheel with electric energy supplied from a battery cell(110). An electric energy producing unit(140) produces electric energy. A charging unit(150) converts the produced electric energy into power suitable for a battery cell and supplies the power to the battery cell. A monitoring unit(170) monitors the remaining voltage amount of each battery cell. A control unit(180) calculates a travel distance according to the charging amount of the charging unit and the remaining voltage amount of the battery cells.

Method and device for analyzing Squeak and Rattle noise

Abstract: The invention discloses a method and a device for obtaining Squeak and Rattle noise source, and belongs to the field of automobile noise analysis. The method comprises the following steps that: a body-in-white finite element model and a dashboard assembly finite element model are set up; the unit dynamic excitation force is acted on vehicle body suspension points on the body-in-white finite element model to obtain the acceleration response of installation points on the dashboard assembly finite element model; and the source of the Squeak and Rattle noise on the dashboard assembly finite element model is determined according to the acceleration response of the installation points on the dashboard assembly finite element model. The device comprises a modeling module, an acceleration response obtaining module and a Squeak and Rattle noise source obtaining module. The unit dynamic excitation force is acted on the vehicle body suspension points on the body-in-white finite element model to obtain the acceleration response of the installation points on the dashboard assembly finite element model, and the source of the Squeak and Rattle noise on the dashboard assembly finite element model is determined according to the acceleration response of the installation points on the dashboard assembly finite element model, thereby simplifying the process of obtaining the source of the Squeak and Rattle noise.

Cluster appratus for adjusting output keeping time

Abstract: PURPOSE: A dashboard controlling the output term of messages according to the temperature is provided to assist the recognition of a driver for warning messages through extending the output term of messages according to the measured temperature. CONSTITUTION: A dashboard controlling the output time of message according to the temperature comprises a temperature sensor(4), a display unit(6), a display driving unit(8), a data storage unit(10), and a control unit(12). The temperature sensor measures the temperature of around a cluster. The display unit outputs alerting messages on a screen. The data storage unit saves the information relative to the maintaining time for message output according to the temperature. The control unit extracts the output maintaining term matched to the measured temperature of the temperature sensor and applies to the display unit.

Air distribution system for a vehicle interior

Abstract: Air distribution system for vehicle interior, comprising a dashboard (1) and at least one air outlet vent (2) for allowing an airflow into the vehicle interior, wherein the air outlet vent (2) is adapted to be movable between a stored position, in which the air outlet vent (2) is positioned on a seat (3) provided on the dashboard (1), and a detached position, in which the air outlet vent (2) is positioned at a distance from the seat (3) and in that the air outlet vent (2) is provided with means (5) for adjusting autonomously the airflow direction and the air flow-rate in the stored and in the detached position.

Automobile combination meter

Abstract: The utility model discloses an automobile combination meter, which comprises a dashboard. A central processing unit, an indicator lamp driving circuit and a CAN (controller area network) bus are arranged in the dashboard, wherein the indicator lamp driving circuit and the CAN bus are respectively connected with the central processing unit. The CAN bus is connected with a vehicular electronic device, a plurality of alarm indicator lamps, a liquid crystal display screen, a buzzer and a plurality of meters are arranged on the surface of the dashboard, the alarm indicator lamps are connected with the indicator lamp driving circuit, and the liquid crystal display screen, the buzzer and the meters are respectively connected with the central processing unit, and the alarm indicator lamps are positioned in the middle of the dashboard. The CAN bus and the vehicular electronic equipment are used for communication, harnesses are reduced, and accordingly weight of an automobile body is reduced, wire distribution is facilitated, and signal stability is improved. Further, by reasonably arranging positions of the meters, the alarm indicator lamps and the liquid crystal display screen, the automobile combination meter is more compact in structure and convenient for a driver to observe and be aware of relevant conditions.

Driver/passenger discrimination for the interaction with the dual-view touch screen integrated to the automobile centre console

Abstract: In an attempt to further develop and evaluate the optical recognition systems for distinguishing between driver and frontseat passenger during their interactions with dual-view touch screen integrated to the automobile centre console, this work focuses on the enhancement of both image processing algorithms and experimental environment. In addition to the motion based forearm and hand segmentation and the texture based arm direction analysis, the adaptive boosting classifiers with Haar-like features have been engaged for the learning of driver's and passenger's hand patterns. The user discrimination system was completely reproduced in a laboratory, including passenger compartment with genuine dashboard, touch screen, camera and near-infrared lamps, so that different illumination conditions could be modeled. The new acquisition system allows automatic and unambiguous registration of all touch screen interactions and their synchronization with the video stream. This results in credible evaluation of the image processing routines. The adjustment of the camera position and the active infrared illumination made it possible to reduce the recognition error rates and to achieve superior discrimination performance compared to previous works.

Seamless dashboard assembly

Abstract: The utility model discloses a seamless dashboard assembly. An air bag assembly is mounted in a dashboard, a cover is omitted on the air bag assembly but is integrated with the dashboard, accordingly, a parting line on the appearance of the dashboard is omitted, tearing lines are disposed at corresponding positions of the inner surface of the dashboard and the edge of the air bag assembly so as to bring convenience for opening an air bag, and the tearing lines are cut by laser. Thicknesses of the positions with the tearing lines of the dashboard are smaller than those of other unsealed positions of the dashboard. The tearing lines can be H-shaped or U-shaped. The thicknesses of remaining parts of the cut positions can be effectively controlled by means of laser cutting, and the air bag can be safely opened conveniently. The air bag inside the seamless dashboard assembly is an integral spherical seamless air bag, and the possibility of breaking the seamless air bag is greatly lower than the possibility of breaking a seamed air bag. The seamless dashboard assembly is attractive in appearance and high in safety performance, and people in a vehicle can be well protected.

An Automatic Welding System for Mini-Van Dashboard Trestle

Abstract: An automatic welding system based on playback robot is introduced. The composition and characteristics of the system, together with the application results of prototype, are provided. Compared with manual welding, its product quality is better and more consistent, production efficiency is about 4 times higher.

Dashboard of electric vehicle

Abstract: The utility model relates to an accessory of an electric vehicle, in particular to a dashboard of an electric vehicle, which comprises a transparent cover and an instrument seat. The transparent cover matches with the instrument seat, an instrument panel is clamped at a port of the instrument seat, and a speed display portion and an electric quantity display portion are arranged on the instrument panel, are connected with a system controller and are LED digital displays. After the structure is adopted, the LED digital displays are connected with the system controller, real-time information of the state of the electric vehicle is outputted by the system controller to the LED digital displays to be displayed, and accordingly a user can timely obtain speed and electric quantity information of the electric vehicle.

Reinforcement-part for use at rear side of dashboard of vehicle i.e. automobile, has support element comprising opposite sides and extending from rear side of lower part of dashboard, where reinforcement-part is made of textile composite

Abstract: The reinforcement-part (40) has a main support element (41) comprising two transverse opposite sides, where the reinforcement-part is made of textile composite. The support element is made of textile composite with fibers directed in direction of passage of transverse and longitudinal force of a vehicle, and extends longitudinally from a rear side of a lower part of a dashboard, which extends perpendicular to a plane (P) of a vehicle floor. The support element is partly arranged parallel to an upper part of the dashboard, which extends parallel to the plane of the vehicle floor.