公开(公告)号：US20180086322A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-29

申请号：US15713614

申请日：2017-09-23

Applicant: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

Inventor： Daniel P. Zula ,  Madhur A. Khadabadi ,  Mark J. Kromer ,  Christopher H. Hutchins ,  Kian Sheikh-Bahaie ,  Daniel J. Cellura ,  Linda Burns

IPC: B60T7/08

CPC classification number: B60T7/085 ,  B60K37/06 ,  B60K2370/128 ,  B60K2370/131 ,  B60K2370/774 ,  G05G1/04 ,  H01H19/36 ,  H01H19/46 ,  H01H21/025 ,  H01H21/24 ,  H01H23/025 ,  H01H23/14 ,  H01H23/26 ,  H01H23/30

Abstract: Various examples of park brake interface modules which are utilized as human machine interfaces (HMI) in vehicles are provided. In one example, a park brake interface module for a vehicle includes an actuation member mounted to an electromechanical switch to actuate the park brake. The actuation member includes a finger pad opposite the front surface and the actuation member is movable between a brake apply position and a brake release position to actuate the vehicle park brake. In another example, the actuation member is pivotally mounted to the electromechanical switch device and the actuation member is pivotable between the brake apply position and the brake release positions to actuate the park brake.

公开(公告)号：US20170106757A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-20

申请号：US14884419

申请日：2015-10-15

Applicant: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

Inventor： Thomas J. Weed ,  Daniel P. Zula ,  Timothy J. Frashure ,  Michael D. Tober

IPC: B60L11/18

CPC classification number: H04B3/548 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B60R16/03 ,  H04B2203/547

Abstract: An electronic controller includes a first electrical input, receiving electrical power of a first voltage for powering the electronic controller, and a second electrical input, receiving an electrical power line communication signal at a second voltage. The second voltage is different than the first voltage. The power line communication signal is received from a second electronic controller that is powered by electrical power of the second voltage.

公开(公告)号：US11407387B2

公开(公告)日：2022-08-09

申请号：US16566982

申请日：2019-09-11

Applicant: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

Inventor： Daniel P. Zula ,  Nianqing Zhou ,  Vadim V. Nikiforov ,  Rajkumar Senthilkumar ,  Péter Gyetván

IPC: G05G1/04 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  B60T8/171 ,  B60T7/08

Abstract: An operator interface for a wheel brake control system in a vehicle includes a handle configured for coupling to a fixed reference frame in the vehicle. The handle is configured for movement relative to the fixed reference frame about a pivot axis between a neutral position and one or more input positions. One or more inertial sensors are disposed within the handle. Each sensor is configured to generate an inertial measurement signal indicative of a value of a corresponding inertial measurement associated with movement of the handle and the sensor between the neutral position and the input positions. A controller disposed within the handle is configured to generate an operator command signal responsive to the inertial measurement signals. The operator command signal is configured to cause application or release of a brake in the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20210070261A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-11

申请号：US16566996

申请日：2019-09-11

Applicant: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

Inventor： Daniel P. Zula ,  Nianqing Zhou ,  Vadim V. Nikiforov ,  Rajkumar Senthilkumar ,  Péter Gyetván

IPC: B60T7/08

Abstract: A system and method for controlling a vehicle wheel brake are provided. The system includes one or more inertial sensors disposed within a handle coupled to, and configured for movement relative to, a fixed reference frame in the vehicle between a neutral position and one or more input positions. Each sensor generates an inertial measurement signal indicative of a value of an inertial measurement associated with movement of the handle and sensor between the neutral and input positions. A controller receives the signals, identifies a turning point in a rate of change of the value of one of the inertial measurement indicated by the signals, and generates an operator command signal when the value meets a predetermined condition. The operator command signal is configured to cause one of application or release of the wheel brake.

公开(公告)号：US20200118361A1

公开(公告)日：2020-04-16

申请号：US16160023

申请日：2018-10-15

Applicant: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

Inventor： Daniel P. Zula ,  Hans M. Molin ,  Michael D. Cremona ,  Adedapo A. Alabi ,  Timothy J. Frashure ,  Thomas J. Hayes

IPC: G07C5/08 ,  B60R25/00 ,  G01M17/007

Abstract: A system and method for pre-trip inspection of a tractor trailer are provided. The system includes a communications gateway configured for electronic communication with a vehicle control system of the tractor-trailer and a computing device configured for communication with the vehicle control system through the communications gateway. The device is configured to display an instruction to a user to perform a task of the pre-trip inspection and receive an input associated with the task from the user. The input is indicative of an operating characteristic of the tractor-trailer. The device may be further configured to determine whether the operating characteristic meets a predetermined condition. The device is further configured to transmit an instruction to the vehicle control system through the communications gateway when the operating characteristic does not meet the predetermined condition. The instruction establishes a restriction on operation of the tractor-trailer.

公开(公告)号：US20180267564A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-20

申请号：US15982417

申请日：2018-05-17

Applicant: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

Inventor： Christopher H. Hutchins ,  Daniel P. Zula ,  Randy S. Wise ,  Timothy J. Frashure ,  Thomas S. Legeza

IPC: G05D7/06 ,  F15B13/08 ,  B60R16/08

CPC classification number: G05D7/0629 ,  B60R16/08 ,  F15B13/08 ,  F15B13/085 ,  F15B13/0857 ,  F15B13/0867

Abstract: Various embodiments of a controller for controlling at least one solenoid comprise a first electrical connector for electrically communicating with a vehicle communications bus; a second electrical connector for transmitting messages to a plurality of solenoids; and a processor having control logic. The control logic is capable of associating each of a plurality of solenoids with a vehicle function when the plurality of solenoids are in electrical communication with the controller; receiving a control message at the first electrical connector in a first format to enable a first vehicle function; and electrically communicating a control message in a second format at the second electrical connector in response to receiving the control message in the first format to control one of the plurality of solenoids associated with the first vehicle function.

公开(公告)号：US10050674B1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-14

申请号：US15652290

申请日：2017-07-18

Applicant: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

Inventor： Thomas J. Hayes ,  Daniel P. Zula ,  Timothy J. Frashure ,  Amit N. Chincholi ,  Jochen Retter

IPC: H04B3/00 ,  H04L25/00 ,  H04B3/54 ,  B60R16/023

Abstract: A system and method for controlling communications between members of a tractor-trailer along a power line extending between the members are provided. The system includes an input signal conditioning circuit including an amplifier and conditioning stage configured to convert an analog input signal from the power line to a digital input signal. The system further includes a controller configured to receive the digital input signal, identify a communication protocol for the analog input signal from among a plurality of communication protocols responsive to the digital input signal and decode the digital input signal using the communication protocol. The controller may also identify a communication protocol for an output signal on the power line from among the plurality of communication protocols and encode a digital communication using the communication protocol.

公开(公告)号：US08935069B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-13

申请号：US13781061

申请日：2013-02-28

Applicant: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

Inventor： Daniel P. Zula ,  David J. Taneyhill ,  Timothy J. Frashure

IPC: G06F7/70 ,  B60C23/04

CPC classification number: B60C23/0408 ,  B60C23/0433

Abstract: A dash switch module for a vehicle includes a controller transmitting a parking brake control request message to a vehicle ECU, a signal receiving component receiving a transmitted status signal from a sensor on the vehicle indicating a status of a vehicle component, and a processor receiving the transmitted status signal from the signal receiving component. The processor generates a dash switch module signal based on the transmitted status signal. The processor transmits the dash switch module signal to the vehicle electronic control unit.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的仪表板开关模块包括：控制器，向车辆ECU发送驻车制动控制请求消息;信号接收部件，接收来自车辆上的传感器的发送状态信号，指示车辆部件的状态;以及处理器， 从信号接收组件发送状态信号。 处理器根据发送的状态信号产生一个破折号开关模块信号。 处理器将仪表开关模块信号发送到车辆电子控制单元。

公开(公告)号：US20140244124A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-28

申请号：US13781061

申请日：2013-02-28

Applicant: BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC

Inventor： Daniel P. Zula ,  David J. Taneyhill ,  Timothy J. Frashure

IPC: B60C23/04

CPC classification number: B60C23/0408 ,  B60C23/0433

Abstract: A dash switch module for a vehicle includes a controller transmitting a parking brake control request message to a vehicle ECU, a signal receiving component receiving a transmitted status signal from a sensor on the vehicle indicating a status of a vehicle component, and a processor receiving the transmitted status signal from the signal receiving component. The processor generates a dash switch module signal based on the transmitted status signal. The processor transmits the dash switch module signal to the vehicle electronic control unit.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的仪表板开关模块包括：控制器，向车辆ECU发送驻车制动控制请求消息;信号接收部件，接收来自车辆上的传感器的发送状态信号，指示车辆部件的状态;以及处理器， 从信号接收组件发送状态信号。 处理器根据发送的状态信号产生一个破折号开关模块信号。 处理器将仪表开关模块信号发送到车辆电子控制单元。

公开(公告)号：US11203333B2

公开(公告)日：2021-12-21

申请号：US16161222

申请日：2018-10-16

Applicant: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

Inventor： Andrew L. Kennedy ,  Christopher H. Hutchins ,  Daniel P. Zula ,  Girish Barade ,  Thomas J. Weed ,  Linda J. Burns ,  Rebecca J. Carter

IPC: B60T17/22

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a trailer parking brake status indicator in a tractor is provided that allow an operator to deactivate the indicator when the tractor is operating without a trailer using a pre-existing operator interface. The apparatus includes means for determining whether a trailer is coupled to the tractor and a controller configured to execute, when a determination whether the trailer is coupled to the tractor cannot be made, a process for controlling activation and deactivation of the indicator. The process includes determining whether a speed of the tractor meets a predetermined condition relative to a predetermined speed. The process further includes monitoring, after determining that the speed of the tractor meets the predetermined condition relative to the predetermined speed, for an activation command to activate a parking brake on the trailer. The process further includes deactivating the trailer parking brake status indicator responsive to the activation command.