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An assembly for a motor vehicle is provided. The assembly comprises a steering wheel assembly comprising a steering wheel hub for coupling to a steering column of the motor vehicle, such that rotation of the hub about a steering axis rotates the steering column, and a steering wheel rim assembly comprising a steering wheel rim extending around a first axis of the steering wheel assembly, wherein the steering wheel rim is movably coupled to the steering wheel hub, such that the steering wheel rim is selectively pivotable relative to the steering wheel hub about a second axis, the second axis having a component in a direction perpendicular to the first axis, and a controller configured to determine a pivot angle of the steering wheel rim and activate or deactivate an ignition system and / or a driver restraint system of the vehicle based on the pivot angle.

An engine assembly is provided. The engine assembly comprises an oil system comprising: a first oil pump configured to supply oil at a first pressure to one or more first components of the engine assembly; and a second oil pump configured to supply oil at a second pressure to one or more second components of the engine assembly, the second pressure being higher than the first pressure; wherein the second oil pump is provided adjacent to a valve train of the engine assembly.

An exhaust gas recirculation system for an engine is provided. The system comprises an exhaust duct configured to receive and exhaust gases from the engine; an exhaust gas recirculation duct configured to recirculate a portion of the exhaust gases within the exhaust duct to the intake of the engine; and at least one recirculation treatment device provided in the exhaust gas recirculation duct, wherein the recirculation treatment device comprises a catalyst configured to encourage removal of contaminants from the recirculated exhaust gases.

A hair cutting system (100) is provided, the system comprising a hair cutting appliance (120) comprising one or more pairs of cutting blades (124) for cutting hair a comb (140) arranged forwards of the cutting blades and configured to guide hair towards the cutting blades; and a hair collector (160), the hair collector comprising a hair chamber (168) for receiving hair cut by the hair cutting appliance and a coupling portion (170) configured to couple the hair collector to the hair cutting appliance. A hair collector for the hair cutting system is also provided.

An engine assembly is provided, the engine assembly comprising an engine cover configured to cover a portion of an engine housing. The engine cover comprises: a coupling region provided around a periphery of at least a portion of the engine cover, the coupling region configured to mate with a corresponding coupling region on the engine housing so as to form a seal between the engine cover and the engine housing, and an engine cover boss provided on a planar region of the engine cover and spaced apart from the coupling region, the engine cover boss comprising a contact surface configured to receive an adhesive to couple the engine cover to a corresponding contact surface of the engine housing.

A powertrain mount system for a vehicle powertrain, the system comprising: an active magnetic bearing configured to support at least a portion of the powertrain relative to a body portion of a vehicle; and a controller configured to determine an operational state of at least one of the powertrain and the vehicle and adjust the operation of the active magnetic bearing depending on the operational state of at least one of the powertrain and the vehicle.

A transcranial neurostimulation system for a vehicle, the transcranial neurostimulation system comprising at least one electrode formed into an article of vehicle furniture such as a headrest of a seat.

An assembly for a motor vehicle is provided. The assembly comprises a steering wheel assembly comprising a steering wheel hub for coupling to a steering column of the motor vehicle, such that rotation of the hub about a steering axis rotates the steering column, and a steering wheel rim assembly comprising a steering wheel rim extending around a first axis of the steering wheel assembly, wherein the steering wheel rim is movably coupled to the steering wheel hub, such that the steering wheel rim is selectively pivotable relative to the steering wheel hub about a second axis, the second axis having a component in a direction perpendicular to the first axis, and a controller configured to determine a pivot angle of the steering wheel rim and activate or deactivate an ignition system and / or a driver restraint system of the vehicle based on the pivot angle.

A piston ring for a piston, the piston ring having a circumferential surface configured to engage an inner surface of a cylinder, the inner surface having at least one recess indented into the inner surface, the engagement of the circumferential surface of the piston ring with the inner surface of the cylinder defining a contact zone therebetween, wherein the circumferential surface of the piston ring is configured such that the ratio of the dimension of the contact zone the direction of travel of the piston to the dimension of the recess in the direction of travel of the piston is in the range of approximately 5:1 to 5:3.

A seal assembly for an assembly of a vehicle is provided. The seal assembly comprises a seal configured to create a seal between first and second components of the vehicle assembly and a retaining element configured to couple the seal to the first component prior to assembly of the vehicle assembly, wherein at least a portion of the retaining element is deformable and is configured to deform from a first state to a second state during installation or use of the seal assembly, such that after said deformation the retaining element no longer couples the seal to the first component.

A transcranial neurostimulation system for a vehicle, the transcranial neurostimulation system comprising at least one electrode formed into an article of vehicle furniture such as a headrest of a seat.

A trailer detection system for a vehicle and method of operation may include a first sensor configured to detect at least one of a vertical and a lateral displacement of a vehicle body relative to at least one wheel assembly of the vehicle and a processor, configured to process the detected displacement and to make a determination as to whether a trailer is connected to the vehicle.

An engine housing component is provided, the housing component defining two or more drain channels configured to receive oil separated from a crankcase ventilation system and to drain said oil through the housing component, wherein the engine housing component comprises two or more drain features, each of the drain features corresponding to one of the drain channels, wherein each of the drain features is configured to allow an oil drain pipe to be coupled to the drain feature such that the oil drain pipe is in fluid communication with the corresponding drain channel, wherein a first drain feature differs from the or each of the other drain features, such that a particular oil drain pipe configured to couple to the first drain feature is not couplable to the other drain features. An engine housing assembly and kit of oil drain pipes is also provided.

A connector for an engine cooling system is provided. The connecter may be located in a chamber with two inlets and an outlet. The connector may include a thermostatic valve. A temperature sensitive element may move the thermostatic valve between an open and closed position. A pressure relief valve may also be incorporated into the thermostatic valve. An engine cooling system comprising the connector is also provided.

An engine assembly is provided. The engine assembly comprises an oil system comprising: a first oil pump configured to supply oil at a first pressure to one or more first components of the engine assembly; and a second oil pump configured to supply oil at a second pressure to one or more second components of the engine assembly, the second pressure being higher than the first pressure; wherein the second oil pump is provided adjacent to a valve train of the engine assembly.

A vehicle navigation system for a plurality of users, comprising: a sensor provided to each user and configured to collect location data; a controller configured to receive and analyse the location data in order to produce congregation information, comprising information on the number of system users who are congregating at a venue; wherein the congregation information and location data are used to navigate a vehicle to a venue, the venue being determined using the congregation data.

A cardiac pump (1) comprising a cardiac pump housing (7), a cardiac pump rotor (8), and a bearing assembly (23), the bearing assembly (23) being configured to support the cardiac pump rotor (8) within the cardiac pump housing (7) for rotation about a rotational axis (A-A) of the rotor (8), wherein the cardiac pump rotor (8) comprises a tip profile having rotational variance about the rotational axis (A-A).

An engine housing component is provided, the housing component defining two or more drain channels configured to receive oil separated from a crankcase ventilation system and to drain said oil through the housing component, wherein the engine housing component comprises two or more drain features, each of the drain features corresponding to one of the drain channels, wherein each of the drain features is configured to allow an oil drain pipe to be coupled to the drain feature such that the oil drain pipe is in fluid communication with the corresponding drain channel, wherein a first drain feature differs from the or each of the other drain features, such that a particular oil drain pipe configured to couple to the first drain feature is not couplable to the other drain features. An engine housing assembly and kit of oil drain pipes is also provided.

A connector for an engine cooling system is provided. The connector may be located in a chamber with two inlets and an outlet. The connector may include a thermostatic valve. A temperature sensitive element may move the thermostatic valve between an open and closed position. A pressure relief valve may also be incorporated into the thermostatic valve. An engine cooling system comprising the connector is also provided.

A food preparation apparatus (2) comprising: a rotatable implement (30) configured to process a food item introduced into the food preparation apparatus to produce solid food particles and juice; a drum (20) rotatably mounted on the food preparation apparatus, wherein the drum comprises a radially outer drum wall extending in a circumferential plane and enclosing an interior space (24) of the food preparation apparatus for containing the food item during processing, wherein the food preparation apparatus is configured to rotate the drum about an axis of rotation (X1) such that the solid food particles and juice are urged radially outwards by virtue of the rotation of the drum; and a filter element (42) which is rotatable with the drum, the filter element comprising a perforated wall (44), wherein the perforated wall at least partially defines a juice channel for juice to pass out of the drum, the perforated wall being configured to permit the juice from the food item to pass through the perforated wall and restrict the solid food particles from passing through the perforated wall, wherein the perforated wall is displaced from the circumferential plane and extends in a direction having components in a radial direction of the drum, such that juice and solid food particles pass through the perforated wall in a direction with a component in a circumferential direction of the drum.

Disclosed is an adjustable support frame for a breathing apparatus having an adjustable longitudinal dimension and a user-facing side configured to substantially overlay a user's back in use, the adjustable support frame comprising: a first frame portion and a second frame portion, the first and second frame portions being moveable relative to each other so as to adjust the longitudinal dimension; an adjustment mechanism having a locked configuration which inhibits relative movement of the first and second frame portions and an unlocked configuration which permits relative movement of the first and second frame portions; wherein the adjustment mechanism comprises one or more actuating elements which are operable to actuate the adjustment mechanism from the locked configuration to the unlocked configuration, the one or more actuating elements being provided on a surface which is substantially perpendicular to the user-facing side of the support frame.

A seal assembly for an assembly of a vehicle is provided. The seal assembly comprises a seal configured to create a seal between first and second components of the vehicle assembly and a retaining element configured to couple the seal to the first component prior to assembly of the vehicle assembly, wherein at least a portion of the retaining element is deformable and is configured to deform from a first state to a second state during installation or use of the seal assembly, such that after said deformation the retaining element no longer couples the seal to the first component.

A damper assembly for a clutch, the damper assembly being configured to transfer torque from a driven plate of the clutch to an output shaft of the clutch, a torque transfer plate of the damper assembly including at least one surface coating configured to alter the acoustic properties of the torque transfer plate.

An engine assembly for a motor vehicle is provided. The assembly comprises a bearing housing portion configured to support a bearing for a crankshaft of the engine assembly, wherein the bearing housing portion comprises a bearing interface surface configured to interface with the bearing and an end face adjacent to the bearing interface surface, the end face being arranged so as to face a web of the crankshaft when installed. The engine assembly further comprises an insulation layer provided on the end face, the insulation layer being positioned such that the insulation layer is between the bearing housing portion and the web of the crankshaft when the crankshaft is installed in the engine assembly.