公开(公告)号：US09889798B1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-13

申请号：US15253343

申请日：2016-08-31

Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.

Inventor： Shan Cong ,  Bei Yan

IPC: G01S13/66 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  G06N7/00 ,  G01S13/93 ,  G01S13/88

CPC classification number: B60Q9/008 ,  G01S13/66 ,  G01S13/886 ,  G01S13/931 ,  G06N7/00

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented herein for improved cross-path detection between a host vehicle and a target object. In general, the cross-path angle by solving a multiple hypothesis problem characterized by independent calculations across a first plurality of time points, the multiple hypothesis problem supposing a plurality of possible cross-path angle solutions, each cross-path angle solution representing a corresponding possible trajectory for the target object. Advantageously, a cross-traffic alert or other feedback may be triggered based at least partially on whether the target object is within a region of interest, wherein the region of interest is determined at least in part based on the estimated cross-path angle. In some embodiments the cross-path angle may be determined by selecting a cross-path angle solution from the plurality of possible cross-path angle solutions which minimizes a variance between results of the independent calculations across the first plurality of time points. Other feature disclosed herein include, determining an estimate for the cross-path angle for each of a plurality of trackings of the target object, wherein each tracking is characterized by a different set of two or more time points. This may advantageously enable, determining a change in trajectory of the target object based on variance between cross-path angle estimates.

公开(公告)号：US20170343652A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-30

申请号：US15264830

申请日：2016-09-14

Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.

Inventor： Bernard de Mersseman ,  Kenneth V. Puglia

IPC: G01S7/484 ,  G01S17/02 ,  G01S7/486

Abstract: A LiDAR system and method include a signal generator generating an output signal having a variable frequency. A modulation circuit receives the output signal from the signal generator and applies the output signal from the signal generator to an optical signal to generate an envelope-modulated optical signal having a frequency-modulated (FM) modulation envelope. Optical transmission elements transmit the envelope-modulated optical signal into a region. Optical receiving elements receive reflected optical signals from the region. Receive signal processing circuitry receives the reflected optical signals and uses quadrature detection to process the reflected optical signals.

公开(公告)号：US20170339321A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-23

申请号：US15161414

申请日：2016-05-23

Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.

Inventor： Frank Paul Leonelli, JR.

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/235 ,  H04N5/33 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/2353 ,  H04N5/33 ,  H04N7/183

Abstract: A camera shutter arrangement is provided. The camera shutter arrangement includes a motor. A pinion gear is operatively coupled to the motor. An integral paddle-gear member includes a paddle portion and a gear portion. The gear portion extends from the paddle portion and meshes with the pinion gear to move the paddle portion between a first position and a second position when the motor is energized.

公开(公告)号：US09758124B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-12

申请号：US14856276

申请日：2015-09-16

Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.

Inventor： Dion Kruse

IPC: B60R21/239 ,  B60R21/01 ,  B60R21/2338 ,  B60R21/203 ,  B60R21/205 ,  B60R21/013 ,  B60R21/0136 ,  B60R21/00

CPC classification number: B60R21/239 ,  B60R21/013 ,  B60R21/0136 ,  B60R21/203 ,  B60R21/205 ,  B60R21/2338 ,  B60R2021/0009 ,  B60R2021/01013 ,  B60R2021/01211 ,  B60R2021/01238 ,  B60R2021/23384 ,  B60R2021/2395

Abstract: An inflatable airbag system provides cushioning restraint of a vehicle occupant during an impact event of a vehicle. The airbag system can be configured to be mounted to a frontal region of a vehicle. The airbag system includes an inflatable airbag and a selectively actuatable vent that can be actuated in response to detection of an oblique impact event and/or a small overlap collision event. The selectively actuatable vent is actuated to open to provide additional venting and thus a lower pressure within the inflatable airbag. A lower pressure can reduce force and momentum on the vehicle occupant's head at an offset angled contact with the airbag. A lower pressure may also prevent the occupant from deflecting or rolling off of an airbag and colliding with other surfaces within the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20170240132A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-24

申请号：US15051487

申请日：2016-02-23

Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.

Inventor： David W. Schneider

IPC: B60R21/2338 ,  B60R21/206

CPC classification number: B60R21/2338 ,  B60R21/206 ,  B60R21/239 ,  B60R2021/23169 ,  B60R2021/23386 ,  B60R2021/2395

Abstract: A knee airbag (KAB) can be constructed with an adaptive vent for reducing internal cushion pressure when the deployment path is obstructed. Obstruction may occur, for instance, by an out-of-position occupant, or when the occupant's legs are in close proximity to the deploying KAB. By reducing the cushion pressure through adaptive venting, a potential for injury due to the deploying KAB can be reduced. External straps can be used to close the vents when no obstruction is encountered. With an adaptive KAB vent design, a direct contact between the occupant and the KAB adaptive vent straps can determine an amount of venting. In addition, the straps may be designed so that they are adaptive (tapered, positioned on an angle, or using different spacing) to account for different occupant sizes/knee spacing/knee contact locations.

公开(公告)号：US20170174165A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-22

申请号：US14972554

申请日：2015-12-17

Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.

Inventor： Kurt GAMMILL

IPC: B60R21/201

CPC classification number: B60R21/201 ,  B60R21/213 ,  B60R21/2171 ,  B60R21/262

Abstract: A clamping arrangement for an inflatable restraint of a motor vehicle includes a base member and a retention member. The base member has a partially cylindrical shape. The partially cylindrical shape extends circumferentially through no more than 180°. The retention member cooperates with the base member to define a circular opening.

公开(公告)号：US20170144623A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-25

申请号：US14947132

申请日：2015-11-20

Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.

Inventor： Timothy J. Cahill ,  Jon E. Burrow ,  Bin Wang ,  Christopher S. Koprowicz

IPC: B60R22/195 ,  B60R22/28

CPC classification number: B60R22/28 ,  B60R22/18 ,  B60R2022/1812 ,  B60R2022/285

Abstract: A tongue for a motor vehicle seat belt restraint system providing high friction restraining belt webbing transfer through the tongue in an impact condition. The tongue incorporates a deformable element which maintains the webbing away from contact with high friction elements in the normal use of the belt system. In a crash condition in which significant tension loads are applied to the belt webbing, the deformable element yields to provide contact between the belt webbing and a high friction surface which restricts the transfer of the webbing from the shoulder belt portion of the webbing to the let belt portion of the webbing which is normally more highly loaded in an impact condition. Several embodiments of deformable elements are described.

公开(公告)号：US09643562B1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-09

申请号：US15147664

申请日：2016-05-05

Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.

Inventor： Changsoo Choi ,  Frank Herzenstiel ,  Pontus Soderstrom ,  James Jacobson ,  Michael J. Lachat ,  Russ Morris

IPC: B60R21/239 ,  B60R21/205 ,  B60R21/00

CPC classification number: B60R21/239 ,  B60R21/205

Abstract: Airbags and airbag assemblies are disclosed that include passive adaptive venting. The disclosed embodiments include an airbag cushion to define an inflation chamber and that include a set of vents. The set of vents is disposed through a panel of the airbag cushion. The set of vents allow egress of inflation gas from the inflation chamber and to be in an open state when a degree of compression of the airbag cushion is below a threshold level. The set of vents is configured to be in a closed state and/or obstructed by a vehicle surface of a vehicle structure when the degree of compression of the airbag cushion exceeds the threshold level.

公开(公告)号：US20170072891A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US14855198

申请日：2015-09-15

Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.

Inventor： Donald James Paxton ,  Michael Brian Kutchey ,  David Robert Palm, JR. ,  Dion Karl-Axel Kruse ,  Russell Scott Gans ,  Christina Renee Morris

IPC: B60R21/205 ,  B60R21/203 ,  B60R21/231 ,  B60R21/2338

CPC classification number: B60R21/205 ,  B60R21/203 ,  B60R21/231 ,  B60R21/233 ,  B60R21/2338 ,  B60R2021/0009 ,  B60R2021/23107 ,  B60R2021/23308 ,  B60R2021/23386

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for supplementing a primary airbag cushion, particularly during oblique angle vehicle impacts. Some embodiments may comprise an airbag module comprising an airbag cushion and a supplemental airbag support system configured to provide support to at least one of the airbag cushion and a vehicle occupant during oblique angle impact events. The supplemental airbag support system may comprise a deployable support structure configured to deploy adjacent to the airbag cushion during a vehicle impact event. The deployable support structure may be configured to supplement impact support provided by the airbag cushion during oblique angle vehicle impact events.

Abstract translation: 用于补充主要气囊垫的装置，方法和系统，特别是在斜角车辆撞击期间。 一些实施例可以包括气囊模块，其包括气囊垫和补充安全气囊支撑系统，其构造成在斜角冲击事件期间向气囊垫和车辆乘员中的至少一个提供支撑。 补充安全气囊支撑系统可以包括构造成在车辆撞击事件期间相邻于气囊垫展开的可部署支撑结构。 可展开的支撑结构可以被配置为在斜角车辆碰撞事件期间补充由气囊垫提供的冲击支撑。

公开(公告)号：US20170059695A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US14840902

申请日：2015-08-31

Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.

Inventor： Matthew Fetterman ,  Jonathan Preussner ,  Aret Carlsen

IPC: G01S7/40

CPC classification number: G01S7/4026 ,  G01S13/582 ,  G01S13/584 ,  G01S13/726 ,  G01S13/931 ,  G01S2007/4039 ,  G01S2013/9353 ,  G01S2013/9375

Abstract: An automotive radar system and method transmit a plurality of radar signals into a region, detect reflected radar signals, and convert the reflected radar signals into digital data signals. A plurality of range-Doppler maps for the region are generated from the digital data signals, and the plurality of range-Doppler maps are averaged to generate an averaged range-Doppler map for the region. Data points in the averaged range-Doppler map are analyzed to detect blobs in the averaged range Doppler map. If a blob is detected in the averaged range-Doppler map, the radar detector is indicated to be unblocked.

Abstract translation: 汽车雷达系统和方法将多个雷达信号发射到一个区域，检测反射的雷达信号，并将反射的雷达信号转换成数字数据信号。 从数字数据信号产生多个区域范围 - 多普勒图，并且对多个范围 - 多普勒图进行平均以产生该区域的平均范围 - 多普勒图。 分析平均范围 - 多普勒图中的数据点，以在平均范围多普勒图中检测斑点。 如果在平均范围 - 多普勒图中检测到斑点，则雷达检测器被指示为未阻塞。