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1.

ELECTRIC SWITCH AND ELECTRIC SWITCH ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 19451612
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-16
First Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Lehtimäki, Jarmo
  • Mäki, Markus

Abstract

An electric switch includes a frame, a first stationary contact, a roll element rotatable relative to the frame, and a first movable contact. The roll element is rotatable relative to the frame about a first rotation axis between a first position and a second position. The first movable contact is rotatable relative to the frame about a second rotation axis between a first position and a second position, with the second rotation axis spaced from the first rotation axis. The switch further includes an actuator member that is fixed to the roll element and configured to move the first movable contact. The actuator member is arranged so that the rotation of the roll element causes movement of the first movable contact, with the first movable contact rotating through a greater angle than the roll element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 33/06 - Insulating body insertable between contacts
  • H01H 1/20 - Bridging contacts
  • H01H 33/08 - Stationary parts for restricting or subdividing the arc, e.g. barrier plate
  • H01H 33/50 - Interlocking mechanisms for interlocking two or more parts of the mechanism for operating contacts
  • H01H 33/76 - Switches with separate means for directing, obtaining, or increasing flow of arc-extinguishing fluid wherein arc-extinguishing gas is evolved from stationary partsSelection of material therefor

2.

CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 19453400
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-20
First Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Savolainen, Jari Tapio
  • Palojoki, Vesa
  • Mielonen, Matti
  • Kauranen, Matti

Abstract

A converter assembly is provided that includes a frame and a plurality of electrical components mounted on the frame, the electrical components including an electrical converter. A converter connector system is mounted on the frame and includes at least one input connector and at least one output connector. The converter assembly further includes a cabling wall having a plurality of cabling apertures, each cabling aperture extending through the cabling wall in a longitudinal direction and being configured to receive a cable. A cabling module comprising the cabling wall is adapted to be removably fastened to the frame and is configured to be positioned on the frame in an operational position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02B 1/01 - Frameworks
  • H02B 1/30 - Cabinet-type casingsParts thereof or accessories therefor
  • H02B 1/42 - Mounting of devices therein
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 3/00 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output
  • H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack

3.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FOUNDATION MODEL FUNCTIONALITIES FOR TIME SERIES DATA OF OPERATIONAL PROCESSES WITH INDUSTRIAL CONTEXT INFORMATION FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number 19454760
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-21
First Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Schoch, Nicolai
  • Tan, Ruomu
  • Borrison, Reuben

Abstract

A method for obtaining foundation model functionalities for time series data of operational processes with industrial context information includes comprising transforming the time series data into a sequence of time units associated with respective pieces of the operational processes; attaching time units to industrial context information; obtaining a sequence of context tokens from the attaching, wherein one context token represents one time unit to which concurrent pieces of the industrial context information are attached; training a generative AI model on the sequence of context tokens using a loss function; and using the trained generative AI model having the foundation model functionalities for at least one of: i) finetuning the trained generative AI model for a second industrial plant different from the first industrial plant and ii) forecasting a further progression of an operational process for the second industrial plant.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning

4.

DRIVE SHAFT UNIT

      
Application Number EP2026051747
Publication Number 2026/159272
Status In Force
Filing Date 2026-01-23
Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner ABB OY (Finland)
Inventor
  • Kekki, Tuomas
  • Pellinen, Petri
  • Clarkson, Matthew

Abstract

According to an embodiment, an drive shaft unit is described. The drive shaft unit comprises a rotatable drive end (DE) inner shaft, a rotatable DE outer shaft, wherein the DE inner shaft runs at least partially within the DE outer shaft, and a DE inner bearing arranged between the DE outer shaft and the DE inner shaft, wherein the DE outer shaft comprises at least one hatch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B63H 5/10 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers of more than one propeller of coaxial type, e.g. of counter-rotative type
  • B63H 5/125 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. adjustable in direction
  • B63H 21/17 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven by electric motor
  • B63H 23/24 - Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with non-mechanical gearing electric
  • F16C 19/34 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing rollers essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows, e.g. needle bearings for both radial and axial load
  • B63H 23/36 - Shaft tubes
  • B63B 81/00 - Repairing or maintaining vessels
  • B63H 20/00 - Outboard propulsion units, e.g. outboard motors or Z-drivesArrangements thereof on vessels
  • B63H 23/32 - Other parts

5.

BEARING UNIT FOR A MARINE PROPULSION UNIT, MARINE PROPULSION UNIT HAVING A BEARING UNIT AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING PARTS OF A MARINE PROPULSION UNIT

      
Application Number EP2026051751
Publication Number 2026/159273
Status In Force
Filing Date 2026-01-23
Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner ABB OY (Finland)
Inventor
  • Kekki, Tuomas
  • Pellinen, Petri Esa Tapio
  • Clarkson, Matthew

Abstract

A bearing unit for a marine propulsion unit, a marine propulsion unit including a bearing unit, and a method for supporting shafts in a marine propulsion unit is described. The marine propulsion unit includes a rotatable inner shaft and a rotatable outer shaft. The bearing unit includes a bearing arrangement including axial bearings for the inner shaft and the outer shaft; and a bearing housing for housing the bearing arrangement and the parts of the inner shaft and the outer shaft to be supported by the bearing arrangement; wherein the bearing arrangement is configured for allowing a transfer of axial forces between the outer shaft and the inner shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 17/06 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement for axial load only with tiltably-supported segments, e.g. Michell bearings

6.

BEARING UNIT FOR A DRIVE SHAFT UNIT, DRIVE SHAFT UNIT HAVING A BEARING UNIT AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING PARTS OF A DRIVE SHAFT UNIT

      
Application Number EP2026051757
Publication Number 2026/159277
Status In Force
Filing Date 2026-01-23
Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner ABB OY (Finland)
Inventor
  • Kekki, Tuomas
  • Pellinen, Petri Esa Tapio
  • Clarkson, Matthew

Abstract

A bearing unit for an drive shaft unit, an drive shaft unit including a bearing unit, and a method for supporting shafts in an drive shaft unit is described. The drive shaft unit includes a rotatable inner shaft and a rotatable outer shaft. The bearing unit includes a bearing arrangement including axial bearings for the inner shaft and the outer shaft; and a bearing housing for housing the bearing arrangement and the parts of the inner shaft and the outer shaft to be supported by the bearing arrangement; wherein the bearing arrangement is configured for allowing a transfer of axial forces between the outer shaft and the inner shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 17/06 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement for axial load only with tiltably-supported segments, e.g. Michell bearings

7.

MARINE PROPULSION UNIT

      
Application Number EP2026051759
Publication Number 2026/159278
Status In Force
Filing Date 2026-01-23
Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner ABB OY (Finland)
Inventor
  • Peljo, Veli-Pekka
  • Sakkinen, Petri
  • Katainen, Mikko
  • Jehkonen, Teemu
  • Vartiainen, Ari
  • Kolondjovski, Zlatko
  • Kekki, Tuomas
  • Pellinen, Petri
  • Clarkson, Matthew
  • Herranen, Tuomas
  • Liira, Riku
  • Pirkkalainen, Juha
  • Ilonen, Erkka

Abstract

A marine propulsion unit (1000, 2000) with a motor air cooling system and a contra rotating electric motor (1) having an inner rotor (2) and an outer rotor (3), wherein the contra rotating motor comprises a perforated tube (4) with a plurality of radial openings (104, 105), the perforated tube being configured to transmit a torque of the outer rotor to a propeller unit and to support an outer rotor winding; the motor air cooling system comprises at least one ingoing air channel (31, 32) and at least one outgoing air channel (33); and the at least one ingoing air channel is connected to the at least one outgoing air channel via at least some of the plurality of radial openings of the perforated tube (FIG. 1)

IPC Classes  ?

  • B63H 5/125 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. adjustable in direction
  • H02K 7/08 - Structural association with bearings
  • H02K 9/10 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by gaseous cooling medium flowing in closed circuit, a part of which is external to the machine casing
  • H02K 9/12 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by gaseous cooling medium flowing in closed circuit, a part of which is external to the machine casing wherein the cooling medium circulates freely within the casing
  • H02K 9/28 - Cooling of commutators, slip-rings or brushes, e.g. by ventilating
  • H02K 16/00 - Machines with more than one rotor or stator
  • B63H 5/10 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers of more than one propeller of coaxial type, e.g. of counter-rotative type
  • B63H 23/32 - Other parts
  • B63H 23/24 - Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with non-mechanical gearing electric

8.

MARINE PROPULSION UNIT

      
Application Number EP2026051700
Publication Number 2026/159250
Status In Force
Filing Date 2026-01-23
Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner ABB OY (Finland)
Inventor
  • Kekki, Tuomas
  • Säkkinen, Petri
  • Peljo, Veli-Pekka
  • Björklund, Mikael
  • Clarkson, Matthew

Abstract

A marine propulsion unit is provided. The marine propulsion unit comprises a dual rotor electric motor having an inner rotor and an outer rotor and a contra rotating propeller having an inner shaft propeller and an outer shaft propeller. An axial distance of a motor-facing end of the contra rotating propeller to a propeller-facing end of the dual rotor electric motor is at most three times an axial length of the dual rotor electric motor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B63H 5/125 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. adjustable in direction
  • H02K 7/08 - Structural association with bearings
  • H02K 9/10 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by gaseous cooling medium flowing in closed circuit, a part of which is external to the machine casing
  • H02K 9/12 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by gaseous cooling medium flowing in closed circuit, a part of which is external to the machine casing wherein the cooling medium circulates freely within the casing
  • H02K 9/28 - Cooling of commutators, slip-rings or brushes, e.g. by ventilating
  • H02K 16/00 - Machines with more than one rotor or stator
  • B63H 5/10 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers of more than one propeller of coaxial type, e.g. of counter-rotative type
  • B63H 23/32 - Other parts

9.

MARINE PROPULSION UNIT

      
Application Number EP2026051649
Publication Number 2026/159227
Status In Force
Filing Date 2026-01-23
Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner ABB OY (Finland)
Inventor
  • Sakkinen, Petri
  • Peljo, Veli-Pekka
  • Jehkonen, Teemu
  • Katainen, Mikko

Abstract

A marine propulsion unit with a slip-ring cooling system and a contra rotating motor having an inner rotor and an outer rotor, comprises a slip-ring housing and a slip-ring assembly arranged within the slip-ring housing, wherein the slip-ring assembly comprises at least one slip-ring element being in contact to the outer rotor. The marine propulsion unit further comprises an air channel arrangement comprising a first position being connected to the slip-ring housing and a second position. An air fan device is configured to generate a cooling airflow that flows from the first position to the second position of the air channel arrangement creating a negative pressure within the slip-ring housing and an outflow filter unit arranged at the second position of the air channel arrangement for filtering the cooling airflow exiting the air channel arrangement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 7/08 - Structural association with bearings
  • H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans
  • H02K 9/12 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by gaseous cooling medium flowing in closed circuit, a part of which is external to the machine casing wherein the cooling medium circulates freely within the casing
  • H02K 9/28 - Cooling of commutators, slip-rings or brushes, e.g. by ventilating
  • H02K 16/00 - Machines with more than one rotor or stator

10.

AZIMUTHING PROPULSION UNIT

      
Application Number EP2025051865
Publication Number 2026/158793
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-24
Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner ABB OY (Finland)
Inventor
  • Peljo, Veli-Pekka
  • Sakkinen, Petri
  • Katainen, Mikko
  • Jehkonen, Teemu
  • Vartiainen, Ari
  • Kolondjovski, Zlatko
  • Kekki, Tuomas
  • Pellinen, Petri
  • Clarkson, Matthew
  • Herranen, Tuomas
  • Liira, Riku
  • Pirkkalainen, Juha
  • Ilonen, Erkka

Abstract

An azimuthing propulsion unit (1000) comprising a motor and a propeller, in particular a contra rotating motor (1) and a contra rotating propeller (9, 10) driven by the contra rotating motor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B63H 5/125 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. adjustable in direction
  • H02K 7/08 - Structural association with bearings
  • H02K 9/10 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by gaseous cooling medium flowing in closed circuit, a part of which is external to the machine casing
  • H02K 9/12 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by gaseous cooling medium flowing in closed circuit, a part of which is external to the machine casing wherein the cooling medium circulates freely within the casing
  • H02K 9/28 - Cooling of commutators, slip-rings or brushes, e.g. by ventilating
  • H02K 16/00 - Machines with more than one rotor or stator
  • B63H 5/10 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers of more than one propeller of coaxial type, e.g. of counter-rotative type
  • B63H 23/32 - Other parts

11.

WIRELESS PROGRAMMING DEVICE FOR USE WITH AN INDUSTRIAL CONTROLLER

      
Application Number EP2025051703
Publication Number 2026/158785
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-23
Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Dobrijevic, Ognjen
  • Carlsson, Per
  • Pang, Zhibo

Abstract

A wireless programming device (130) for use with an industrial controller comprises: processing circuitry (131) configured to execute an operating system, OS (140), and to execute software applications (143) in the OS, wherein each software application is associated with a traffic flow (170) to and/or from the industrial controller; and at least two radio technology layers (150), each having a transceiver chain (153) and a software stack (152) for supporting the transceiver chain, and each being operable to maintain a wireless connection (180) to the industrial controller. The OS implements a virtual network switch (144) configured to selectively replicate prioritized ones of the traffic flows, such that the prioritized traffic flows are conveyed over multiple contemporaneous wireless connections to the industrial controller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]

12.

DATA-DRIVEN CALIBRATION OF ABSOLUTE POSITIONS FOR A MOVABLE ROBOT

      
Application Number EP2025051960
Publication Number 2026/158798
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-27
Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wahrburg, Arne
  • Norrlof, Mikael
  • Kirsten, Rene
  • Hanssen, Sven
  • Durinder, Niklas
  • Andersson, Hans
  • Noren, Johan
  • Moberg, Stig
  • Benzi, Federico

Abstract

A computer-implemented method (100) for determining an absolute position (2a) of at least one reference point (2) of a movable robot (1) from an input (3) that comprises a set of observable quantities (3a-3c), and/or an estimate (2a#) of said absolute position (2a), the method (100) comprising the steps of: · providing (110) a data-driven calibration model (4) that comprises o at least one trainable processing unit (5) whose behaviour is characterized by a set of trainable parameters (5a); and o consideration of mechanical information (6) about the movable robot (1), said mechanical information (6) being indicative at least of kinematic constraints of the robot (1), and/or of a deformability of at least one part of the movable robot (1); · providing (120) the input (3) to the data-driven calibration model (4), thereby producing an output (4a); and · determining (130) the sought absolute position (2a) of the at least one reference point (2) of the movable robot (1) based at least in part on the output (4a).

IPC Classes  ?

13.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING PROCUREMENT OF PACKAGING MATERIALS IN A MANUFACTURING PLANT

      
Application Number IB2025050604
Publication Number 2026/159460
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-21
Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Rothe, Gajanan
  • Azad, Chandrashekhar

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to method and optimization system (104) for optimizing procurement of packaging materials in manufacturing plant. The method comprises receiving order information associated with plurality of orders (102) requiring procurement of one or more packaging materials. The order information indicates one or more packaging requirements for each of the plurality of orders (102). Further, the method comprises identifying one or more groups of similar orders, based on the one or more packaging requirements. Furthermore, the method comprises determining a plurality of strategies for procurement of the one or more packaging materials corresponding to the one or more groups, based on the one or more packaging requirements and one or more pre-defined constraints. Thereafter, the method comprises identifying an optimal strategy from the plurality of strategies for procurement of the one or more packaging materials corresponding to the one or more groups, based on a pre-defined cost function.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
  • G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling
  • G06Q 10/0631 - Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations
  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
  • G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders

14.

ROTOR FOR ELECTRIC MACHINE, ELECTRIC MACHINE COMPRISING THE ROTOR, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number 19450068
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-15
First Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Ikäheimo, Jouni
  • Känsäkangas, Tero

Abstract

A rotor for an electric machine comprises a rotor core formed from a plurality of rotor sheets. Each rotor sheet includes multiple flux guide sections, and each flux guide section comprises several flux paths and flux barriers. In a first flux guide section, one of the flux barriers includes a bridge that interrupts the barrier, while another flux barrier in the same section does not include a bridge. In a second flux guide section, the configuration is reversed, such that the flux barrier that includes a bridge in the first flux guide section does not include a bridge, and the other flux barrier includes a bridge. This alternating arrangement of bridges across different flux guide sections influences the magnetic flux distribution within the rotor.

IPC Classes  ?

15.

SEALING UNIT FOR A MARINE PROPULSION UNIT

      
Application Number EP2026051676
Publication Number 2026/159239
Status In Force
Filing Date 2026-01-23
Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner ABB OY (Finland)
Inventor
  • Kekki, Tuomas
  • Pellinen, Petri
  • Herranen, Tuomas
  • Liira, Riku
  • Pirkkalainen, Juha
  • Ilonen, Erkka

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a sealing unit for a marine propulsion unit. The propulsion unit comprises a rotatable inner shaft and a rotatable outer shaft, wherein the inner shaft runs at least partially within the outer shaft and wherein the outer shaft runs at least partially within a sealing housing of a marine vessel. The sealing unit comprises: a plurality of chamber systems, wherein each chamber system comprises an inner shaft seal chamber, an outer shaft seal chamber and a passage through the outer shaft fluidly connecting the inner chamber and the outer shaft seal chamber; an inner shaft sealing between the inner shaft and the outer shaft, wherein the inner shaft sealing seals the inner shaft seal chambers of the plurality of chamber systems; and an outer shaft sealing between the outer shaft and the sealing housing, wherein the outer shaft sealing seals the outer shaft seal chambers of the plurality of chamber systems. Further embodiments relate to a method for servicing a sealing unit in a marine propulsion unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B63H 5/10 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers of more than one propeller of coaxial type, e.g. of counter-rotative type
  • B63H 23/32 - Other parts

16.

NON-DRIVE END SHAFT CONSTRUCTION IN CRP APPLICATION

      
Application Number EP2026051680
Publication Number 2026/159240
Status In Force
Filing Date 2026-01-23
Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner ABB OY (Finland)
Inventor
  • Kekki, Tuomas
  • Pellinen, Petri
  • Sakkinen, Petri

Abstract

The invention relates to a design of a plurality of shafts of a marine propulsion unit with a plurality of propellers. The design is at least partially based on a slit design of a least some of the shafts on the on the non-drive end of the marine propulsion unit. The design enables the mounting of the shafts in combination with other parts such as bearing, slip rings or an electric motor of the marine propulsion unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B63H 5/10 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers of more than one propeller of coaxial type, e.g. of counter-rotative type
  • B63H 5/125 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. adjustable in direction
  • B63H 21/17 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven by electric motor
  • B63H 23/24 - Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with non-mechanical gearing electric
  • H02K 7/08 - Structural association with bearings
  • H02K 16/02 - Machines with one stator and two rotors

17.

MARINE PROPULSION UNIT

      
Application Number EP2026051684
Publication Number 2026/159243
Status In Force
Filing Date 2026-01-23
Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner ABB OY (Finland)
Inventor
  • Kekki, Tuomas
  • Pellinen, Petri
  • Clarkson, Matthew

Abstract

According to an embodiment, a marine propulsion unit is described. The marine propulsion unit comprises a rotatable drive end (DE) shaft, a DE outer bearing arranged between the DE shaft and the DE outer bearing housing, wherein the DE outer bearing is configured to be displaced, and wherein the DE outer bearing comprises outer bearing pads, and a DE outer distal seal, wherein the DE outer distal seal is configured to be accessed from within the marine propulsion unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B63H 5/10 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers of more than one propeller of coaxial type, e.g. of counter-rotative type
  • B63H 5/125 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. adjustable in direction
  • B63H 21/17 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven by electric motor
  • B63H 23/24 - Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with non-mechanical gearing electric
  • F16C 19/34 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing rollers essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows, e.g. needle bearings for both radial and axial load
  • B63H 23/36 - Shaft tubes
  • B63B 81/00 - Repairing or maintaining vessels
  • B63H 20/00 - Outboard propulsion units, e.g. outboard motors or Z-drivesArrangements thereof on vessels
  • B63H 23/32 - Other parts

18.

MARINE PROPULSION UNIT

      
Application Number EP2026051698
Publication Number 2026/159248
Status In Force
Filing Date 2026-01-23
Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner ABB OY (Finland)
Inventor
  • Kekki, Tuomas
  • Säkkinen, Petri
  • Peljo, Veli-Pekka
  • Björklund, Mikael
  • Clarkson, Matthew

Abstract

A marine propulsion unit is provided. The marine propulsion unit comprises a dual rotor electric motor having an inner rotor and an outer rotor; a contra rotating propeller having an inner shaft propeller and an outer shaft propeller; a drive shaft having an inner shaft connecting the inner rotor to the inner shaft propeller and an outer shaft connecting the outer rotor to the outer shaft propeller; and a slip ring unit for transmitting an electric current to the dual rotor electric motor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B63H 5/125 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. adjustable in direction
  • H02K 7/08 - Structural association with bearings
  • H02K 9/10 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by gaseous cooling medium flowing in closed circuit, a part of which is external to the machine casing
  • H02K 9/12 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by gaseous cooling medium flowing in closed circuit, a part of which is external to the machine casing wherein the cooling medium circulates freely within the casing
  • H02K 9/28 - Cooling of commutators, slip-rings or brushes, e.g. by ventilating
  • H02K 16/00 - Machines with more than one rotor or stator
  • B63H 5/10 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers of more than one propeller of coaxial type, e.g. of counter-rotative type
  • B63H 23/32 - Other parts

19.

MARINE PROPULSION UNIT

      
Application Number EP2026051744
Publication Number 2026/159270
Status In Force
Filing Date 2026-01-23
Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner ABB OY (Finland)
Inventor
  • Kekki, Tuomas
  • Pellinen, Petri
  • Clarkson, Matthew

Abstract

According to an embodiment, a marine propulsion unit is described. The marine propulsion unit comprises a rotatable drive end (DE) inner shaft, a rotatable DE outer shaft, wherein the DE inner shaft runs at least partially within the DE outer shaft, and a DE inner bearing arranged between the DE outer shaft and the DE inner shaft, wherein the DE outer shaft comprises at least one hatch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B63H 5/10 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers of more than one propeller of coaxial type, e.g. of counter-rotative type
  • B63H 5/125 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. adjustable in direction
  • B63H 21/17 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven by electric motor
  • B63H 23/24 - Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with non-mechanical gearing electric
  • F16C 19/34 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing rollers essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows, e.g. needle bearings for both radial and axial load
  • B63H 23/36 - Shaft tubes
  • B63B 81/00 - Repairing or maintaining vessels
  • B63H 20/00 - Outboard propulsion units, e.g. outboard motors or Z-drivesArrangements thereof on vessels
  • B63H 23/32 - Other parts

20.

MARINE PROPULSION UNIT

      
Application Number EP2026051648
Publication Number 2026/159226
Status In Force
Filing Date 2026-01-23
Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner ABB OY (Finland)
Inventor
  • Sakkinen, Petri
  • Peljo, Veli-Pekka
  • Katainen, Mikko
  • Jehkonen, Teemu
  • Vartiainen, Ari
  • Kolondjovski, Zlatko

Abstract

A marine propulsion unit with a motor air cooling system and a contra rotating motor having an inner rotor and an outer rotor, wherein the contra rotating motor comprises a perforated tube with a plurality of radial openings, the perforated tube being configured to transmit a torque of the outer rotor to a propeller unit and to support an outer rotor winding; the motor air cooling system comprises at least one ingoing air channel and at least one outgoing air channel; and the at least one ingoing air channel is connected to the at least one outgoing air channel via at least some of the plurality of radial openings of the perforated tube.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 7/08 - Structural association with bearings
  • H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans
  • H02K 9/12 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by gaseous cooling medium flowing in closed circuit, a part of which is external to the machine casing wherein the cooling medium circulates freely within the casing
  • H02K 16/00 - Machines with more than one rotor or stator
  • B63H 5/125 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. adjustable in direction

21.

OBTAINING A LOAD ANGLE IN AN ELECTRIC MOTOR

      
Application Number EP2025051409
Publication Number 2026/158774
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-21
Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Riedlberger, Johann

Abstract

A method of obtaining a load angle in an electric motor having a stator, a salient pole rotor, and an airgap monitoring system is described. The method comprises: determining an airgap profile; determining a magnetic flux angle evolution, determining a magnetic-flux-based reference oscillation signal; determining a phase shift between the periodic oscillation of the airgap profile and the magnetic-flux-based reference oscillation signal; and determining the load angle from the phase shift. Further, a method of operating an electric motor is described. The method comprises obtaining a load angle and controlling the electric motor by a magnetic flux control scheme such that the load angle remains within a predetermined load angle tolerance range. Further, an electric motor comprising: a stator; a salient pole rotor; an airgap monitoring system; and a monitoring- and control system is described.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 21/20 - Estimation of torque
  • H02P 21/14 - Estimation or adaptation of machine parameters, e.g. flux, current or voltage
  • H02P 21/18 - Estimation of position or speed
  • H02P 23/03 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by a control method other than vector control specially adapted for very low speeds
  • H02P 23/14 - Estimation or adaptation of motor parameters, e.g. rotor time constant, flux, speed, current or voltage

22.

Display screen or portion thereof with graphical user interface

      
Application Number 30004706
Grant Number D1137280
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-05-21
First Publication Date 2026-07-28
Grant Date 2026-07-28
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Aho, Niko
  • Niemi, Olli

23.

INFINITUS

      
Application Number 019399191
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-07-23
Owner ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd (Switzerland)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity, including transformers [electricity], electric converters, current rectifiers, inverters [electricity], frequency converters; electric switchgear, power switchgear, distribution boards [electricity], electrical busway systems, circuit breakers, switches, fuses [electricity]; uninterruptible power supplies, electric power distribution systems (UPS installations); electrical relays; accumulators, electric, batteries, electric condensers [capacitors]. Cooling installations and machines.

24.

POD PROPULSION UNIT

      
Application Number 19456453
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-22
First Publication Date 2026-07-23
Owner ABB OY (Finland)
Inventor
  • Pellinen, Petri
  • Peljo, Veli-Pekka
  • Siipilehto, Sakari

Abstract

A pod propulsion unit includes a housing, a support arm, a propeller shaft rotatably supported within the housing via a first bearing arrangement having a first bearing housing, first fastening means for fastening the first bearing housing to the housing, wherein the first bearing housing and the housing are spaced apart from one another using a first electrical insulation arrangement arranged between the first bearing housing and the housing and configured to electrically insulate the first bearing housing from the housing. The first electrical insulation arrangement includes first ceramic insulators, and the first ceramic insulators contact the first bearing housing and the housing so as to space apart the first bearing housing and the housing from one another.

IPC Classes  ?

25.

CURRENT DETECTION ARRANGEMENT FOR ELECTRIC GRIDS

      
Application Number 19416138
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-11
First Publication Date 2026-07-23
Owner ABB S.p.A. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Gregis, Gioele
  • Villamil Prieto, Andres Enrique

Abstract

A detection arrangement for DC grids is provided. The arrangement includes a first detection module configured to measure a line current flowing along an electric line and to generate a first detection signal indicative of said current. The arrangement also includes a second detection module that is configured to detect the same line current and to generate a second detection signal indicative of the time-dependent rate of change of the current magnitude. The arrangement further comprises multiple signal processing modules designed to process the first and second detection signals and to generate an output signal indicative of the behavior of the line current.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 19/165 - Indicating that current or voltage is either above or below a predetermined value or within or outside a predetermined range of values
  • G01R 15/18 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using inductive devices, e.g. transformers
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G01R 19/15 - Indicating the presence of current
  • G01R 31/40 - Testing power supplies
  • G01R 31/58 - Testing of lines, cables or conductors

26.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING A TORQUE OF A ROBOT MANIPULATOR AT A GEARBOX

      
Application Number EP2025050910
Publication Number 2026/153638
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-15
Publication Date 2026-07-23
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wahrburg, Arne
  • Sodja, Anton
  • Xia, Minda
  • Groth, Tomas
  • Roberts, Richard
  • Berninger, Tobias

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a method (100) for determining a torque of a robot manipulator (10) at a gearbox (12), the method (100) comprising: (102) obtaining first measurement data from a first encoder (21), the first measurement data being indicative of a position of a driving element at an input side of the gearbox (12); (S103) obtaining second measurement data from a second encoder (22), the second measurement data being indicative of a position of the robot manipulator (10) at an output side of the gearbox (12); (S104) identifying and compensating ripples in the second measurement data to generate corrected second measurement data; (S105) determining deflection data based on the first measurement data and the corrected second measurement data, wherein the deflection data is indicative of a relative displacement between the first encoder (21) and the second encoder (22); (S106) applying a first calibration model to the deflection data, wherein the first calibration model uses a linear stiffness model; and (S107) determining the torque of the robot manipulator (10) based on the calibrated deflection data.

IPC Classes  ?

27.

STRAP FASTENING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 19034366
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-22
First Publication Date 2026-07-23
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Lopez, Omar Alfredo
  • Lewis, John Lake
  • Davis, Aaron Matthew

Abstract

An apparatus comprising a set of teeth located on a strap and a head located on a head portion of the strap. The head includes a pawl having at least one tip configured to fasten the strap to the head portion of the strap when engaged with the set of teeth on the strap and a protrusion that is movably coupled to the head and that extends beyond a bottom surface of the head.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 63/10 - Non-metallic straps, tapes, or bandsFilamentary elements, e.g. strings, threads or wiresJoints between ends thereof

28.

Apparatus and Method for Optimizing Restricted Pulse Modulation Schedule

      
Application Number 19035350
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-23
First Publication Date 2026-07-23
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Brinkley, Timothy L.
  • Agoro, Sodiq Adeshina

Abstract

A motor drive system optimizing a restricted pulse modulation schedule includes a six-phase motor has a stator with a plurality of stator phase windings separated by 30 electrical degrees such that each of the six stator phases is interleaved. A power supply supplies current to inverter(s) for the motor. The inverter has a plurality of logic gates connecting the inverter to the plurality of stator phase windings. A controller is configured with an incident energy threshold manipulates the plurality of logic gates to transmit pulse-width modulation current to the plurality of stator phase windings such that the inverter supplies current to the motor to satisfy an output requirement of the six-phase motor. The controller restricts the current to the plurality of stator phase windings such that a common mode voltage to the stator is at or below the incident energy threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 21/22 - Current control, e.g. using a current control loop
  • H02P 25/10 - Commutator motors, e.g. repulsion motors
  • H02P 25/22 - Multiple windingsWindings for more than three phases

29.

PLANAR MOTOR SYSTEM

      
Application Number 19441059
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-06
First Publication Date 2026-07-23
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Reinthaler, Michael
  • Vogel, Philipp
  • Blume, Sebastian

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a planar motor system with at least one stator segment and one shuttle carrying a magnet unit. Drive coils on the stator segment are controlled to interact electromagnetically with the magnet unit to move the shuttle. To enable simple and cost effective transfer of energy or data between the shuttle and another stator segment, the system includes a capacitive power transfer arrangement. Pairs of plate electrodes are arranged on the stator segment and on the shuttle or the other stator segment. The control arrangement moves the shuttle or the other stator segment so that corresponding electrodes align to form coupling capacitors. The control arrangement then energizes either the electrodes on the stator side or the electrodes on the shuttle side to transfer energy or data between the stator segment, the shuttle, and the other stator segment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
  • H02K 1/14 - Stator cores with salient poles
  • H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection

30.

ELECTROMAGNETIC TRANSPORT DEVICE WITH A COOPERATION ELEMENT

      
Application Number 19443131
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-08
First Publication Date 2026-07-23
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Herbst, Michael
  • Almeder, Alexander
  • Weber, Andreas

Abstract

To increase the efficiency of electromagnetic transport devices with a stator and a mover that carries a first and a second drive magnet unit, a cooperation element is provided that interacts with one or both drive magnet units. Each drive magnet unit is configured to perform a cooperation function through this interaction. In a first driving segment, the first drive magnet unit performs the driving function that moves the mover. In a second driving segment, the second drive magnet unit performs the cooperation function by interacting with the cooperation element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 54/02 - Non-mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for electrostatic, electric, or magnetic
  • H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motorsMotors moving step by stepReluctance motors

31.

Wheel Unit for Automated Guided Vehicle, and Automated Guided Vehicle

      
Application Number 19566178
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-03-13
First Publication Date 2026-07-23
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Larsson, Jonas

Abstract

A wheel unit for an automated guided vehicle (AGV) includes a base structure; a steering structure rotatable relative to the base structure around a vertical steering axis; a wheel supported by the steering structure and rotatable relative to the steering structure around a horizontal wheel axis; a force device arranged to force the base structure and the steering structure away from each other along the steering axis; and a sensor arranged to sense a rotational position of the steering structure relative to the base structure around the steering axis and an axial position of the base structure relative to the steering structure along the steering axis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 15/02 - Steering position indicators
  • B62D 5/04 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering electrical, e.g. using an electric servo-motor connected to, or forming part of, the steering gear

32.

METHOD, PROGRAM AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM FOR AVOIDING AN UNINTENDED FALL OF A BLADE OF A WIND TURBINE, AND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM

      
Application Number 19567617
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-03-16
First Publication Date 2026-07-23
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Tsoumas, Ioannis
  • Ulmer, Daniel
  • Pandiarajan, Prem
  • Gerardi, Denise
  • Kalygin, Andrey
  • Stulz, Christian
  • Fischer, Jerome
  • Bezzeccheri, Edoardo

Abstract

A method for avoiding an unintended fall of a blade of a wind turbine when the blade or another blade of the wind turbine is arranged at a rotor hub of the wind turbine is provided. The wind turbine comprises the rotor hub, a rotating electrical machine mechanically coupled to the rotor hub, a machine-side converter electrically coupled to the rotating electrical machine and comprising several semiconductor switches, a DC-link electrically coupled to the machine-side converter, and a grid-side converter electrically coupled to the DC-link and to an electrical grid. The method comprises: generating a short circuit at the DC-link by activating all of the semiconductor switches at the same time.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F03D 7/02 - Controlling wind motors the wind motors having rotation axis substantially parallel to the air flow entering the rotor
  • F03D 15/20 - Gearless transmission, i.e. direct-drive
  • H02H 7/085 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for dynamo-electric motors against excessive load
  • H02H 7/122 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for convertersEmergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for rectifiers for static converters or rectifiers for inverters, i.e. DC/AC converters

33.

EDC pro E Power

      
Application Number 019398308
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-07-21
Owner ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd (Switzerland)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Computer software, in particular configuration management software; software applications; software platform; Downloadable computer software for configuring products, services, and digital assets; Downloadable mobile applications featuring product configuration and customization tools; Downloadable computer software platforms for creating, deploying, and managing interactive product configurators; switchboards. Software as a Service (SaaS) featuring software for product configuration, customization, and interactive visualization; Cloud computing services featuring software for generating real-time product options, pricing, and 3D previews; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable web-based applications for guided selling and product customization; Platform as a Service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for businesses to build custom product configurators; Computer software design, development, and customization of interactive configurator tools for third parties.

34.

OneConfig

      
Application Number 019396323
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-07-16
Owner ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd (Switzerland)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Computer software platforms in relation to medium voltage products. Software as a service [SaaS]; maintenance and updating of computer software; all the aforesaid services relating to medium voltage products.

35.

FLEXLINE

      
Application Number 1927839
Status Registered
Filing Date 2026-05-19
Registration Date 2026-05-19
Owner ABB AG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Apparatus and instruments for controlling, switching, regulating, measuring or controlling of electricity, in particular for din rail installation, namely main circuit breakers, contactors, isolators, engine controls, soft starters, programmable controls, electrical relays and controls, voltage surge protectors, residual current devices, energy meters, electricity meters for din rails; switching installations, switchboards, modular electronics cabinets.

36.

EGATROL

      
Application Number 1927826
Status Registered
Filing Date 2026-05-06
Registration Date 2026-05-06
Owner ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd (Switzerland)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Computer hardware, computers and computer peripherals; electronic devices and equipment for controlling, monitoring, regulating and protecting turbines; software for controlling, monitoring and regulating turbines; electronic and electric installations for controlling industrial processes; downloadable electronic publications. Engineering services; technological services, namely monitoring and controlling industrial plants and power plants; design of computer software and data processing apparatus in the fields of industrial process control and power plant process control; the aforesaid services, particularly relating to turbine automation.

37.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A ROBOT

      
Application Number EP2025050492
Publication Number 2026/149651
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-09
Publication Date 2026-07-16
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Dai, Fan
  • Byner, Christoph
  • Matthias, Bjoern
  • Staab, Harald

Abstract

A control system (1) for controlling at least one robot (3), comprising: at least one detector (5) adapted to acquire 3D-workspace information of at least one workspace (4) of the robot (3), at least one controller (7) operatively coupleable to the robot (3) for controlling the robot (3), at least one data processing arrangement (9) adapted to: generate at least one 3D-point cloud data set (15) based on the acquired 3D-workspace information, determine at least one region of interest (11), generate at least one reduced 3D-point cloud data set (17) from the 3D-point cloud data set (15) by discarding data points (23) located outside the region of interest (11), transform the reduced 3D-point cloud data set (17) to at least one 2D-point cloud data set (25) by projecting the reduced 3D-point cloud data set (17) to at least one projection plane (13), or transform the reduced 3D-point cloud data set (17) to at least one 1D-point cloud data set (26) by projecting the reduced 3D-point cloud data set (17) to at least one projection line (14), determine, from the 2D-point cloud data set (25) or the 1D-point cloud data set (26), at least one distance (19) of at least one object of interest (27) arranged in the region of interest (11) and the robot (3) or a defined area relative to the robot (3), and provide control information (30) to the controller (7) for controlling the robot (3) based on the distance (19).

IPC Classes  ?

38.

CONFIGURABLE GLUE DISPENSING STATION

      
Application Number CN2025070978
Publication Number 2026/148435
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-07
Publication Date 2026-07-16
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Chang, Kun
  • Hu, Pengfei
  • Chen, Xiaohao

Abstract

A configurable glue dispensing station comprises: a first type of glue dispensing device configured to apply glue on a work-piece, a first type of robot configured to held the first type of glue dispensing device or the work-piece, and a robot controller configured to couple to the first type of robot and the first type of glue dispensing device, wherein the robot controller has already been configured with an ability to operate with a plurality of different types of robot including the first type of robot and a second type of robot, such that the second type of robot can be directly coupled to the robot controller to replace the first type of robot.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05C 11/10 - Storage, supply or control of liquid or other fluent materialRecovery of excess liquid or other fluent material

39.

METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING PROCESSING OF DATA

      
Application Number CN2025071889
Publication Number 2026/148610
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-10
Publication Date 2026-07-16
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Ma, Jijun
  • Zhang, Hongke
  • Liu, Yu

Abstract

A method for optimizing processing of data, comprising transmitting (201), by a computational engine (100) performing a first task (10), first information associated with the first task (10) to a reconfigurable hardware device (200), transmitting (202), by the computational engine (100), to the reconfigurable hardware device (200) an indication to perform the first task (10), wherein the reconfigurable hardware device (200) is configured to perform the first task (10) based at least in part on the first information, and receiving (203), by the computational engine (100), second information associated with the first task from the reconfigurable hardware device (200).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 9/50 - Allocation of resources, e.g. of the central processing unit [CPU]

40.

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PLATING PIPE

      
Application Number 19016516
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-10
First Publication Date 2026-07-16
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Aoun, Chalo Matta

Abstract

A pipe plating rack assembly configured to position a pipe to receive a surface plating is described. The pipe defines a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and an opening extending therebetween. The pipe plating rack includes a first pipe racking component positioned at the first end of the pipe, and a second pipe racking component positioned at the second end of the pipe, wherein the first and second pipe racking components are rotatable about an axis and configured to intermittingly contact the pipe. The first and second pipe racking components are configured to position the pipe at a desired angle relative to a horizontal plane of the pipe plating rack.

IPC Classes  ?

41.

METHOD AND SCHEDULING SYSTEM FOR GENERATING A DRIVING SCHEDULE FOR A BATTERY ELECTRIC MINING VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19135475
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-06
First Publication Date 2026-07-16
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Lindkvist, Rickard
  • Astrand, Max
  • Onnerlov, Lisa

Abstract

A method of generating a driving schedule for a battery electric mining vehicle, is described. The method generally includes obtaining a current state of charge of the vehicle, and obtaining a target path of the vehicle. The target path includes a charging section provided in a section of the target path. The charging section has a charging infrastructure for providing a charging power to the vehicle. The target path further includes a road section suitable for regenerating electrical energy with the vehicle. Based on target path data and the current state of charge of the vehicle, a driving schedule is generated including instructions to control a movement of the vehicle along the target path. Generating the driving schedule includes optimizing the driving schedule according to penalties. The penalties include a penalty term indicative of an amount of energy wasted when the vehicle travels along the road section.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
  • B60L 7/10 - Dynamic electric regenerative braking
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searchingRoute guidance

42.

METHOD OF CONTROLLING A MINING VEHICLE AND SCHEDULING SYSTEM FOR GENERATING A DRIVING SCHEDULE FOR A MINING VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19135524
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-06
First Publication Date 2026-07-16
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Lindkvist, Rickard
  • Astrand, Max
  • Onnerlov, Lisa

Abstract

A method of controlling a mining vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle is one of a plurality of mining vehicles. At least two of the plurality of mining vehicles are electrically connectable to a power delivery infrastructure. Each of the plurality of vehicles has a power status while traveling along a target path, the power status including a power demand or a power surplus. The method includes determining fleet status data, the fleet status data including a position and optionally target path data of each of the plurality of vehicles. The method includes, based on input data including the fleet status data, generating a driving schedule including instructions to control a movement of the vehicle along the target path. Generating the driving schedule includes optimizing the driving schedule according to penalties, the penalties including a penalty term indicative of a power surplus of the plurality of vehicles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/644 - Optimisation of travel parameters, e.g. of energy consumption, journey time or distance
  • B60L 5/04 - Current-collectors for power supply lines of electrically-propelled vehicles using rollers or sliding shoes in contact with trolley wire
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • G05D 1/65 - Following a desired speed profile
  • G05D 1/69 - Coordinated control of the position or course of two or more vehicles
  • G05D 105/05 - Specific applications of the controlled vehicles for soil shifting, building, civil engineering or mining, e.g. excavators

43.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A LINEAR MOTOR

      
Application Number 19440006
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-05
First Publication Date 2026-07-16
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Flixeder, Stefan
  • Almeder, Alexander

Abstract

To enable more flexible and simplified consideration of the surroundings of a linear motor during movement of a shuttle in the stator workspace, a virtual workspace is defined in the motor control unit. The virtual workspace extends the stator workspace so that they together form a contiguous workspace for the shuttle. A virtual shuttle is simulated within the virtual workspace using predefined virtual shuttle movement setpoints. The simulated movement of the virtual shuttle influences the movement setpoints for moving the physical shuttle within the stator workspace, and conversely, the movement of the physical shuttle affects the virtual shuttle movement setpoints to control the virtual shuttle within the virtual workspace.

IPC Classes  ?

44.

Method for Determining a Response Time for a Non-Invasive Temperature Sensor

      
Application Number 19445774
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-12
First Publication Date 2026-07-16
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Gebhardt, Joerg
  • Sosale, Guruprasad
  • Schroeder, Karsten
  • Ackermann, Patric
  • Dasgupta, Subhashish
  • Song, Chen

Abstract

A method for determining a response time (RT) for a non-invasive temperature sensor includes obtaining temperature measurement data, wherein the temperature measurement data is at least indicative of an outer surface temperature of the pipe, measured by the non-invasive temperature sensor; obtaining process parameter data indicative of pipe and/or media characteristics; determining a time constant indicative for a physical delay effect, based on the process parameter data and temperature measurement data; and determining the RT for the non-invasive temperature sensor based on the time delay parameter data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 15/00 - Testing or calibrating of thermometers

45.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING A TEMPERATURE OF A MEDIUM

      
Application Number 19446023
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-12
First Publication Date 2026-07-16
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Song, Chen
  • Ackermann, Patric
  • Schoch, Nicolai
  • Gebhardt, Joerg

Abstract

A system and method for determining a temperature of a medium within a pipe and/or an inner surface temperature of the pipe, including obtaining temperature measurement data from first and second temperature sensors, the data indicative of a temperature of an outer surface temperature of the pipe and of an ambient temperature of a surrounding of the pipe; wherein the temperature sensors are provided within a holding element; processing the temperature measurement data by a First Principal Artificial Intelligence (FP-AI) comprising a partial differential equation (PDE) and; determining the temperature of the medium and/or an inner surface temperature of the pipe from the processing by the FP-AI.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 13/02 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring temperature of moving fluids or granular materials capable of flow
  • G01K 1/02 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers

46.

Anonymous Data Exchange

      
Application Number 19132525
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-15
First Publication Date 2026-07-09
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Maczey, Sylvia
  • Coppik, Nicolas
  • Schmidt, Benedikt
  • Gaertler, Marco

Abstract

Computer-implemented method for providing a data exchange of sensitive data between at least one data provider and at least one data receiver, comprising: providing sensitive data by the at least one data provider; anonymizing the provided sensitive data and providing the anonymized sensitive data with an anonymized connection link; providing the anonymized sensitive data with the anonymized connection link to the at least one data receiver, in case the anonymized sensitive data are considered by the at least one data receiver as to be of interest, providing an anonymized communication between the at least one data receiver and the at least one data provider by the anonymized connection link, wherein the communication includes: providing a request for changing the anonymization via the anonymized communication to the at least one data provider, approving or denying the request for changing the anonymization by the at least one data provider, providing the anonymized sensitive data having a changed anonymization to the at least one data receiver when the request is approved.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 21/62 - Protecting access to data via a platform, e.g. using keys or access control rules

47.

Battery Storage Arrangement and Method for Catching Electrolyte

      
Application Number 19442358
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-07
First Publication Date 2026-07-09
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • He, Minglong
  • Mariucci, Giacomo

Abstract

A battery storage arrangement includes a support structure having at least one first battery monobloc reception for receiving at least one battery monobloc, and a layer of sheet configured to be arranged at a side of the at least one battery monobloc for catching electrolyte leaking from a battery monobloc of the battery monobloc.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/691 - Arrangements or processes for draining liquids from casingsCleaning battery or cell casings
  • H01M 10/12 - Construction or manufacture
  • H01M 10/30 - Nickel accumulators
  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
  • H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
  • H01M 10/658 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by thermal insulation or shielding
  • H01M 50/342 - Non-re-sealable arrangements
  • H01M 50/358 - External gas exhaust passages located on the battery cover or case

48.

AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19556643
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-03-04
First Publication Date 2026-07-09
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Larsson, Jonas

Abstract

An automated guided vehicle (AGV), comprising a main unit including a main body and a plurality of main wheels supporting the main body, at least one of the main wheels being a traction wheel; an auxiliary unit including an auxiliary body and at least one auxiliary wheel supporting the auxiliary body; and a hinge connected between the main body and the auxiliary body such that the auxiliary body can rotate relative to the main body about a horizontal hinge axis; wherein the AGV is configured such that a center of mass of the auxiliary unit is horizontally offset from the hinge axis when the main body and the auxiliary unit are supported on a common horizontal surface; and wherein the AGV is configured to determine a rotational position of the auxiliary body relative to the main body about the hinge axis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/672 - Positioning of towed, pushed or suspended implements, e.g. ploughs
  • B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
  • G05D 109/18 - Holonomic vehicles, e.g. with omni wheels
  • G05D 111/50 - Internal signals, i.e. from sensors located in the vehicle, e.g. from compasses or angular sensors

49.

Monitoring System for Monitoring a Battery and Method

      
Application Number 19441391
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-06
First Publication Date 2026-07-09
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • He, Minglong
  • Mariucci, Giacomo

Abstract

A monitoring system for monitoring a battery comprising a battery monobloc includes a multi-sensing visual device that is attachable to a housing of the battery monobloc and configured to measure a plurality of characteristics relating to the battery monobloc, and to indicate the plurality of measured characteristics optically.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells

50.

MEASUREMENT METHOD FOR RESISTANCE TEMPERATURE DETECTOR

      
Application Number CN2024143825
Publication Number 2026/143341
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-30
Publication Date 2026-07-09
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Xu, Jiahui
  • Qu, Yongfei
  • Liu, Wei
  • Shi, Huan
  • Norberg, Robert

Abstract

Embodiments of present disclosure provide a method of measurement, a measurement component and an industrial control system. The measurement method comprises: receiving at least one detection value for a RTD measured by a measurement component, the RTD being coupled with the measurement component via a channel of a module termination unit (MTU) in an industrial control system; obtaining wire resistance values of the channel of the MTU; and determining a resistance value of the RTD based on the at least one detection value and the obtained wire resistance values. The embodiments of the present disclosure can improve accuracy of the RTD measurement in the industrial control system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 7/18 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer
  • G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes
  • G01K 15/00 - Testing or calibrating of thermometers

51.

System and Method for Enhancing Large Language Models with Next Thought Prediction Cognition Using Novel Tokens

      
Application Number 19008190
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-02
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Hetrich, Matthew
  • Rakuff, Stefan

Abstract

A method for enhancing a large-language model (LLM) with next thought generation is provided. The method includes augmenting training data associated with the LLM based on a set of thought tokens arranged in a structure. The LLM is trained on the augmented training data using a computer to generate a trained LLM. A response to a query received at the trained LLM is determined. The trained LLM predicts a series of next steps as a logical progression following the response based on the set of thought tokens to simulate agent-like behavior.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06N 3/0895 - Weakly supervised learning, e.g. semi-supervised or self-supervised learning
  • G06N 3/0475 - Generative networks

52.

Control of Flippers of a Spreader Configured to Lift a Container

      
Application Number 19432403
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-24
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Harkmaa, Mario
  • Öhr, Jonas
  • Edström, Olof

Abstract

A computer implemented method for controlling at least one flipper of a spreader configured to lift a container includes controlling the at least one flipper arm to move from a down position towards an up position, waiting for a predetermined time duration, and after the predetermined time duration has lapsed, controlling the at least one flipper arm to move to the down position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B66C 1/66 - Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting, lowering, or hauling gear of cranes, or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting forces to articles or groups of articles by mechanical means comprising article-engaging members of a shape complementary to that of the articles to be handled for engaging holes, recesses, or abutments on articles specially provided for facilitating handling thereof
  • B65G 63/00 - Transferring or trans-shipping at storage areas, railway yards or harboursMarshalling yard installations

53.

SUBSEA POWER COLLECTION SYSTEM INCLUDING A DISTRIBUTED TRANSFORMER ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number 19545783
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-02-20
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Ingebrigtsen, Stian
  • Fretheim, Harald
  • Martinsen, Oistein
  • Moritsugu, Vitor

Abstract

A power collection system for collecting power from a plurality of offshore power generation units comprises a three-phase sub-grid and a subsea power substation. The sub-grid has a plurality of power input points towards the power generation units and a shared three-phase power output point. The power substation is connected to the power output point, and its secondary side is arranged to be connected to a power consumer. The power substation shall comprise three one-phase transformers, which are contained in respective housings, wherein each housing is arranged to rest on the seabed and to be liftable to the sea surface separately from the other housings. Each phase of the power output point is connected to a primary side of a corresponding one of the one-phase transformers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
  • H02J 3/46 - Controlling the sharing of output between the generators, converters, or transformers
  • H02J 101/28 -

54.

Method of Controlling Automated Guided Vehicle, Automated Guided Vehicle and Systems

      
Application Number 19546768
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-02-23
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Larsson, Jonas

Abstract

A method of controlling an automated guided vehicle (AGV) includes at least one drive wheel connected to the base and being rotatable relative to the base around a drive axis to generate a tractive force in a heading direction transverse to the drive axis; and a control system that controls the AGV, selects a compliance direction in which the base should exhibit a compliant behavior, and includes an AGV control program, the AGV control program comprising program code which, when executed by the control system, causes the control system to control the AGV to be positioned at standstill such that the heading direction of each drive wheel is aligned with the compliance direction; and executing, by the control system, the AGV control program.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/229 - Command input data, e.g. waypoints
  • G05D 1/224 - Output arrangements on the remote controller, e.g. displays, haptics or speakers
  • G05D 109/18 - Holonomic vehicles, e.g. with omni wheels

55.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A ROBOT, DEVICES, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT

      
Application Number CN2024141421
Publication Number 2026/137113
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-23
Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wen, Ruixiong
  • Xu, Meng
  • Ma, Haineng

Abstract

A method for controlling a robot (111) comprises: obtaining, by a client device (120), an identification label (114) associated with a robot (111) via a camera of the client device (120); decoding, by the client device (120) and from the identification label (114), identification information of a controller device (112) associated with the robot (111); sending, by the client device (120), the identification information to the controller device (112); receiving, by the client device (120) and from the controller device (112), a verification response; establishing a connection between the client device (120) and the controller device (112); and sending, by the client device (120) to the controller device (112), instructions for controlling the robot (111). An electronic device (800) and a computer program are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

56.

METHOD AND PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING A SEALING PERFORMANCE

      
Application Number CN2024142828
Publication Number 2026/137343
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-26
Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Deng, Xianfeng
  • Cao, Xiaodong
  • Yu, Hui
  • Li, Mao
  • Li, Weilin
  • Hu, Jianing

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide method for determining a sealing performance. The method comprises directing (402) a foreign airflow (40) generated by a blower (104) via an input pipeline (13) of a robot, the robot comprising: a plurality of robotic arms (11-1, 11-2), a base (12) coupled to the plurality of robotic arms (11-1, 11-2), one or more humidity sensors (15-1, 15-2, 15-3), each humidity sensor located inside the plurality of robotic arms (11-1, 11-2) or the base (12), the input pipeline (13), comprising a first segment (13-1) within the plurality of robotic arms (11-1, 11-2) and a second segment (13-2) within the base (12), and configured to direct a foreign airflow (40) to arrive at an interior space of one of the plurality of robotic arms (11-1, 11-2) or an interior space of the base (12), and an output pipeline (14), directing (404), via the output pipeline (14), an original gas (50) within the interior space to flow through the one or more humidity sensors (15-1, 15-2, 15-3), determining (406) a sealing performance for the interior space based on humidity data from the one or more humidity sensors (15-1, 15-2, 15-3), the humidity data being indicative of a humidity of the original gas (50) within the interior space.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01M 3/00 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures

57.

METHOD, APPARATUS, DEVICE, MEDIUM AND PRODUCT FOR POSE DETERMINATION

      
Application Number CN2024142923
Publication Number 2026/137358
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-26
Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Zhu, Tongshuai
  • Fang, Xinyu
  • Sun, Heqing

Abstract

Embodiments of present disclosure provide a method, an apparatus, an electronic device, a computer-readable storage device, and a computer program product for pose determination. The method comprises determining, by an electronic device, a first set of keypoints of a robot based on visual information of the robot obtained via a camera. The method further comprises determining, by the electronic device, a second set of keypoints of the robot based on joint angle information obtained from the robot, wherein the joint angle information is aligned with the visual information. The method further comprises determining, by the electronic device, a pose of the camera relative to the robot based on the first set of keypoints and the second set of keypoints. In this way, the user experience for performing a hand-eye calibration related to a robot and a camera can be improved.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods

58.

A METHOD OF TROUBLESHOOTING AN APPLICATION RELATED TO INDUSTRIAL DEVICES AND A SYSTEM THEREOF

      
Application Number IB2024063128
Publication Number 2026/139707
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-23
Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Biswal, Sudeep
  • Shanbag, Vignesh
  • K, Chakradhar

Abstract

The present disclosure discloses a method and a system for troubleshooting an application related to industrial devices. Method includes receiving, by a processor, data associated with error when executing application on user device. Method includes determining error pattern from received data, using Artificial Intelligence (Al) model, based on plurality of prestored error patterns. Method includes determining context and domain of error based on error pattern. Method includes identifying at least one prestored error from plurality of prestored error patterns associated with determined context and domain of error. The at least one prestored error pattern has corresponding recovery strategy. Method includes comparing error patterns with at least one prestored error pattern to obtain corresponding correlation value. Method includes identifying prestored error pattern from at least one error pattern associated with maximum correlation value. Method includes providing recovery strategy corresponding to identified prestored error pattern to user device, for troubleshooting application.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 11/07 - Responding to the occurrence of a fault, e.g. fault tolerance
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning

59.

Reinforcement Learning for Controlling an Industrial Process

      
Application Number 19468464
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-02-03
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Rastegarpour, Soroush
  • Isaksson, Alf
  • Kubal, Nandkishor

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method of training a machine learning agent for controlling an industrial process in an industrial plant. The method comprises, to the agent, inputting simulated values of process variables, from a simulation of the industrial process using a model of the industrial process, and example values of disturbance variables. An adjustment is inputted to the simulation, whereby the simulated PV values depend on said adjustment. The agent, in response to the simulated and example values, outputs values of manipulated variables. The MV values are used in the simulation, the simulation updating the simulated PV values. A cost of the simulated industrial process is estimated when using the MV values. As a function of the estimated cost, a reward is fed to the agent.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric

60.

Method of Controlling Automated Guided Vehicle, Automated Guided Vehicle and System

      
Application Number 19546858
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-02-23
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Larsson, Jonas

Abstract

A method of controlling an AGV, which includes a support structure and at least three wheel units, each comprising a wheel rotatable around a horizontal wheel axis; wherein for at least two of the wheel units, the wheel unit comprises a steering motor; and wherein the method comprises providing a support point and an application load comprising an application force in relation to the support structure; representing the application load by a remote force acting at a remote point horizontally offset from the support point, and in a horizontal remote direction transverse to an offset line; and for the at least two of the wheel units comprising a steering motor, positioning each wheel in a steering position such that an instant center of rotation (ICR) of each wheel substantially coincides with the remote point.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/611 - Station keeping, e.g. for hovering or dynamic anchoring
  • G05D 1/229 - Command input data, e.g. waypoints
  • G05D 109/18 - Holonomic vehicles, e.g. with omni wheels
  • G05D 111/50 - Internal signals, i.e. from sensors located in the vehicle, e.g. from compasses or angular sensors

61.

FURNACE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STIRRING A METAL MATERIAL

      
Application Number EP2024088390
Publication Number 2026/139126
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-23
Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner
  • ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
  • TENOVA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Yang, Hongliang
  • Jacobson, Nils Peter
  • Teng, Lidong
  • Rydholm, Bengt
  • Grasselli, Andrea
  • Reali, Silvio Maria

Abstract

The disclosure describes a furnace system and a method for electromagnetic stirring of a metal melt. The furnace system includes a furnace for melting a metal material and a stirring system. The stirring system consists of at least two electromagnetic stirring units. The electromagnetic stirring units are located beneath the furnace on the vertices of an N-polygon. N is the number of electromagnetic stirring units. Each electromagnetic stirring unit is configured to induce a force on the metal material along a main direction of each electromagnetic stirring unit. The projection of the main direction of each electromagnetic stirring unit into a horizontal plane defines a main axis of each electromagnetic stirring unit. Each main axis of each electromagnetic stirring unit essentially passes through the center of the N-polygon.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F27B 3/08 - Hearth-type furnaces, e.g. of reverberatory typeElectric arc furnaces heated electrically, e.g. electric arc furnaces, with or without any other source of heat
  • F27D 27/00 - Stirring devices for molten material
  • F27B 3/10 - Details, accessories or equipment, e.g. dust-collectors, specially adapted for hearth-type furnaces
  • F27B 3/28 - Arrangement of controlling, monitoring, alarm or like devices

62.

A ROBOT UNIT, A ROBOT COMPRISING THE SAME AND A METHOD FOR ROUTING AT LEAST ONE CABLE IN THE ROBOT UNIT

      
Application Number CN2024141574
Publication Number 2026/137135
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-23
Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Yu, Cong
  • Liang, Feng
  • Li, Jiangang
  • Wang, Kangjian

Abstract

A robot unit, comprising: at least a first actuator (10) comprising an input end (110) and an output end (120); at least a second actuator (20) movable relative to the first actuator (10) and comprising an input end (210) and an output end (220) ; at least one cable (100) extending through the first and the second actuators (10, 20) and being fixed at the input ends (110, 210) of the first and the second actuators respectively by a first cable fixing element (13) and a second cable fixing element (23) , without being fixed at the output ends of the first and second actuators; wherein the output end (120) of the first actuator (10) is coupled to the output end (220) of the second actuator (20). A method for routing at least one cable in a robot unit is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for

63.

POWER MODULE FOR AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE AND CORRESPONDING AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE

      
Application Number CN2024142620
Publication Number 2026/137307
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-26
Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Li, Yuan
  • Cao, Xuan

Abstract

Example embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a power module (10) for an automated guided vehicle (1) and a corresponding automated guided vehicle (1). The power module comprises: a driver (110) configured to drive the automated guided vehicle (1) to move; a plurality of connectors (130), wherein the driver (110) is coupled to at least one of the plurality of connectors (130); and a fuse box (140) coupled to at least one of the plurality of connectors (130); wherein the driver (110), the plurality of connectors (130) and the fuse box (140) are provided at different levels within the power module (10). According to example embodiments, through a structured design, the arrangement of components inside the power module (10) is more neat, which is convenient for quick replacement and saves users'time.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems

64.

STRAVIO

      
Application Number 019388414
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-06-30
Owner ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd (Switzerland)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Computer Software; security software; industrial automation software; Software for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing electrical power grids; supervisory control and data acquisition [SCADA] software; Energy management software; Grid analytics software using artificial intelligence [AI]; Software for cyber security and threat detection in industrial control systems; Smart meters; sensors, detectors, and monitoring instruments for electrical grids; Digital protective relays; Remote terminal units [RTUs] for substation automation; Intelligent electronic devices [IEDs] for electrical substations; Programmable logic controllers [PLCs]; Switchgear controlling apparatus; Industrial Personal Computers (IPC); Downloadable industrial automation software, namely, Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) and Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS), and software modules thereof; Human Machine Interface (HMI) software; electric control devices for energy management; Computer software utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for forecasting energy load, predicting power generation, and balancing electric grids; Downloadable software applications for integrating, aggregating, and controlling distributed energy resources; electronic sensors; optical sensors; Artificial intelligence and machine learning software; computer hardware; electric and electronic monitoring and control apparatus; electric and electronic control apparatus for motors; software platforms; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity; Computer application software for use in implementing the Internet of Things [IoT]. Software development, programming and implementation; cloud computing services; cloud hosting provider services; Software as a Service [SaaS], featuring software for grid automation, energy management, and data analytics; platform as a Service (PaaS); rental of software; cloud storage services for electronic data; consulting in the field of cloud computing networks and applications; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable operating software for accessing and using a cloud computing network; Scientific and technological services and research in the field of grid automation; Technical consultancy, in particular in the field of green energy integration and grid automation and modernization; providing information in the field of grid automation; cloud computing services for monitoring and controlling electrical power networks; Engineering services in the field of electrical power systems and grid automation; Design and development of smart grid technologies; Cyber security consultancy for industrial control systems and power grids; Technical data analysis relating to energy consumption and grid efficiency; Cloud computing services featuring software for aggregating, monitoring, and optimizing distributed energy resources (DERs) and utility distribution grids; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable web-based software for energy data analytics, grid topology modeling, power flow analysis, and fault location, isolation, and service restoration; Engineering, scientific, and technological services, namely, architectural design, configuration, programming, and technical analysis of utility grid management systems and virtual power plants (VPP); Updating, maintenance, and cybersecurity consultancy for industrial automation and utility management software.

65.

Switch disconnector

      
Application Number 29929489
Grant Number D1132254
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-22
First Publication Date 2026-06-30
Grant Date 2026-06-30
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Välivainio, Mikko
  • Rajala, Juha-Matti
  • Strand, Fredrik
  • Kultalahti, Antti
  • Olander, Marcus

66.

GCPRO

      
Serial Number 99914369
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-06-30
Owner ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd (Switzerland)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Measuring apparatus and instruments, namely, computer-controlled apparatus for testing and measuring concentrations of gas; Gas testing instruments; Apparatus for analysing gases; Weighing machines; Electrical controllers; Electronic controllers for use with chromatographs. Industrial curing ovens, other than for food or beverage use; distillation apparatus for chemical processing; chromatography apparatus for industrial use; distillation apparatus for industrial use; distillation columns not for scientific purposes; heated polymerization units for dental restorative materials restoration compounds; distillation apparatus, other than for scientific use

67.

Switch disconnector

      
Application Number 29929481
Grant Number D1132253
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-22
First Publication Date 2026-06-30
Grant Date 2026-06-30
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Välivainio, Mikko
  • Rajala, Juha-Matti
  • Strand, Fredrik
  • Kultalahti, Antti
  • Olander, Marcus

68.

Scara robot

      
Application Number 29873536
Grant Number D1132351
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-03
First Publication Date 2026-06-30
Grant Date 2026-06-30
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wu, Wenxuan
  • Feng, Tao
  • Linge, Simon Hallstadius
  • Li, Mao
  • Shi, Zhen
  • Hu, Junjie
  • Li, Xingjie
  • Chen, Beibei

69.

OCION

      
Application Number 1924815
Status Registered
Filing Date 2026-03-24
Registration Date 2026-03-24
Owner ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd (Switzerland)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 38 - Telecommunications services
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Machines, machine tools, power-operated tools; motors and engines, except for land vehicles; industrial robots; robots (machines); mobile robots (machines); robotic arms for industrial purposes; robotic arms for processing and moving workpieces; electric multi-functional robots; welding robots; collaborative industrial robots; robots for household use; industrial robots for gripping, holding, machining and moving workpieces; mechanical apparatus for gripping, holding, machining and moving workpieces; automatically controlled machines, machine tools and industrial robots; mechanically operated tools for application to wetting, binding, oiling, lubricating or colouring means; conveyor belts; robots, namely robots for transportation and for transferring workpieces; robotic separators; robotic handling apparatus; robotic welding machines; robotic packaging machines; robotic filling machines; robotic painting machines; robots for feeding workpieces; robots for machine tools; robots for transferring workpieces; robotic electrical welding apparatus; robotic electrical welding machines; robotic electric hand drills; robotic mechanisms for lifting; robotic mechanisms for transportation; robotic mechanisms for conveying; industrial robots for use in manufacture; automatic robotic spray guns for paint; indoor self-driving robots for industrial use; robots with articulated arms for manipulating workpieces; robotic guns for compressed air spraying machines; industrial robots for use in the handling of workpieces; automated robotic handling apparatus for loading and unloading of goods; industrial robots for use in the mounting of workpieces to be worked on; robotic guns for compressed liquid spraying machines; sewing robots; robots (machines) for measuring, handling, separating, connecting and machining, in particular for testing, commissioning, palletising, cutting, jointing, lacquering, coating, gluing, welding, milling, deburring, grinding and polishing; robots (machines) for transport businesses and amusement parks; service robots (machines), in particular for cleaning and monitoring tasks; robots (machines) for medical purposes, in particular for positioning and guiding medical measuring and diagnosing apparatus, for positioning and guiding persons in diagnosis and treatment, for positioning and guiding medical treatment instruments, including surgical instruments, and for positioning and guiding limbs within the framework of rehabilitation measures; mobile platforms (electric or hydraulic), in particular for moving industrial and service robots; housekeeping robots for household purposes; household cleaning and laundry robots with artificial intelligence; machines, namely automated machines, conveying machines, palletising machines, handling machines, loading machines, batch loading machines, assembly machines, depalletisers (machines), transporting machines, pack assembling machines, packaging machines, lifting machines, construction machines, machines for gripping, holding, processing, moving and commissioning workpieces, automated machines for picking, loading, transporting, assembling, packaging, handling and commissioning materials and workpieces; machines and equipment for production lines; production lines composed of machines and robots; production lines, namely material production and processing machine installations, consisting of loading and transporting machines and robots for industrial use, in particular for gripping, holding and moving workpieces; control mechanisms for robots; hydraulic or pneumatic controls for machines or robots; clutch and transmission components for machines (except for land vehicles); parts and fittings for all the aforementioned goods. Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity; apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; recorded and downloadable media files, computer software, blank digital or analogue recording and storage media; computers and computer peripheral devices; teaching robots; laboratory robots; security surveillance robots; user-programmable humanoid robots, not configured; humanoid robots with artificial intelligence for use in scientific research; apparatus and instruments for regulating and controlling machine tools and robots; computer software for regulating and controlling the operation of robots; computer software and firmware for operating computers for regulating and controlling machine tools, robots and industrial robots; electrical robot controllers for the actuation and control of robots; computer hardware for the purpose of steering the movement of robots; computer software for the programming and simulation of automated machines and robots; computers for regulating and controlling machine tools, robots and industrial robots; software and firmware for operating computers for regulating and controlling machine tools, robots and industrial robots; artificial intelligence and machine learning software; educational software; apparatus for the electronic capture and processing of spatial data, microprocessors, electronic input and output circuit units, compact discs, and semi-conductor chips for storing technical data; mobile application software; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating, controlling and distributing electricity, in particular for controlling and regulating machines, in particular of manufacturing installations, robots, mobile platforms and tools; testing apparatus and instruments for use with robots; apparatus and instruments for controlling and regulating automated machines and robots; computers for controlling, regulating and simulating manufacturing installations, robots, mobile platforms and tools; computer programs (recorded), in particular for controlling, regulating and simulating automated machines and tools; computer programs (downloadable), in particular for controlling, regulating and simulating manufacturing installations, robots, mobile platforms and tools; downloadable computer software for the management of information, data capture and analysis in the fields of industrial automation and machine diagnostics; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; data processing equipment. Vehicles; Apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; robotic cars; self-driving robots for delivery; automatically guided vehicles; automatically guided vehicles, in particular for moving industrial and service robots; civilian drones; delivery drones; military drones; camera drones; transportation robots. Business management, organization and administration; office functions; public relations; commercial business management and business consultation; business management advice; analysis, collection and processing of data; data processing services; updating and maintenance of data in computer databases; compilation and systemization of information into computer databases; advice for management and organization of businesses relating to industrial installations; consultancy services relating to the business management of industrial infrastructure projects; business data analysis related to the planning and operation of industrial installations and infrastructure; data collection for the planning and operation of commercial and industrial installations and infrastructure; organizing and conducting trade fairs, events and exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes. Construction services; Installation and repair services; maintenance, servicing and repair relating to robots; services for servicing, repair, maintenance and installation, particularly for industrial installations and robots; provision of repair information for remote diagnosis of robots; installation and repair services concerning production lines, machines, industrial robots, robots and parts of production lines, machines, industrial robots and robots; installation work, including the assembly, installation and commissioning of machines, machine parts and manufacturing installations. Telecommunications services; Data transmission services; transmission of computerized data; transmission of information and data on computer networks or via the Internet; providing access to databases and information via global computer networks; providing access to computer databases and to computer networks; providing on-demand access to computer programs on data networks; providing access to data, websites, platforms and portals via the Internet; advice with respect to data communication; rental of access time to a database server; rental of access time to computer databases. Rental of industrial robots for use in manufacturing; Rental of machines, machine tools and power-operated tools for use in manufacturing. Education; Training; organizing, arranging and conducting courses, training courses, workshops, seminars, symposiums, conferences, congresses, events and exhibitions; teaching of computer programming; education and training in the field of robots, collaborative robots and industrial automation, including web-based online training; publication of books; publication of texts (other than publicity texts); providing non-downloadable electronic publications via a global computer network or the Internet. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; Industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; quality control and authentication services; design and development of computer hardware and software; installation and maintenance of computer software; providing temporary use of web-based software and web-based applications; cloud computing services; creation of data processing programs; programming of multimedia and virtual reality applications; software as a service (SaaS); platform as a service (PaaS); providing virtual computer systems through cloud computing; technological consultancy services; technical advice services relating to computer software installation and maintenance; technical consulting services relating to software application and use; technical advice concerning the design of computer hardware, software and computer peripherals; engineering, in particular for the planning, design, development and construction of automated machines; technical project studies; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for the management of information, data capture and analysis in the fields of industrial automation and machine diagnostics; research and engineering services in the field of robotics; design and development of software and computers for controlling and using robots and industrial robots; computer system analysis; design, development, maintenance and updating of software for robots; analysis of technical data in the field of planning and operation of industrial installations and infrastructures; provision of information and advice relating to all of the aforesaid services.

70.

METHOD FOR PROVIDING A PLANT OPERATION SUPPORT SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2025083132
Publication Number 2026/130903
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-11-14
Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Linsbauer, Lukas
  • Hoernicke, Mario
  • Stark, Katharina
  • Gruener, Sten
  • Becker, Pascal
  • Thode, Sara Emilie
  • Schoch, Nicolai
  • Braun, Roland
  • Eskandani, Nafise
  • Kotriwala, Arzam Muzaffar

Abstract

The computer-implemented method for providing a plant operation support system includes obtaining a plant model that models the operation of a plant. It involves simulating, by means of the plant model, different possible futures of a plant state at a time starting from an initial simulation plant state at an initial time, where each possible future of a plant state corresponds to an adjustment action among a plurality of potential adjustment actions and/or a fault source among a plurality of potential fault sources associated with an alarm and/or an unexpected plant behaviour. The method further includes analysing and scoring, by means of an exploratory method, the possible futures of a plant state to obtain, for the possible futures of a plant state, a respective benefit score of the corresponding potential adjustment action and/or a respective likelihood score of the corresponding potential fault source. It determines at least one of the following: one or more proposed adjustment actions among the plurality of potential adjustment actions based on the benefit score of the corresponding potential adjustment action; a ranking of adjustment actions among the plurality of potential adjustment actions in terms of their outcome based on the benefit score of the corresponding potential adjustment action; a proposed fault source among the plurality of potential fault sources, wherein the proposed fault source is predicted to be a root-cause of and/or to contribute to the alarm and/or the unexpected plant behaviour based on the likelihood score of the corresponding potential fault source; a ranking of fault sources among the plurality of potential fault sources in terms of their outcome based on the likelihood score of the corresponding potential fault source.

IPC Classes  ?

71.

THERMAL RUNAWAY EVENT IDENTIFICATION METHOD OF A BATTERY MODULE

      
Application Number EP2025086956
Publication Number 2026/131558
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-12-12
Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • He, Minglong
  • Landmann, Daniel
  • Kramer, Axel
  • Troendle, Pirmin

Abstract

The computer-implemented method for identifying thermal runaway events in a battery module, where multiple battery modules collectively form a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The method includes receiving an acoustic signal from at least one acoustic sensor positioned within the BESS. A thermal runaway event is identified if there is a sudden increase in battery noise detected in the received acoustic signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
  • B60L 58/25 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by controlling the electric load

72.

INDICATION APPARATUS FOR INDICATING OPERATION STATES OF A ROBOT

      
Application Number CN2024139748
Publication Number 2026/129107
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-16
Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Li, Xingjie
  • Feng, Tao
  • Xu, Zejie

Abstract

An indication apparatus for indicating an operation state of a robot, comprising: a first part (20) for forming a first component of a manipulator of a robot and comprising an inner chamber; a second part (10) for forming a second component of the manipulator of the robot and configured to be fixed to the first part (20) in a sealing manner to seal the inner chamber; and a sealing ring (40) circumferentially arranged around the inner chamber and sandwiched between the first part (20) and the second part (10) ; wherein the sealing ring (40) is made of a light transmissive material to allow light from the inner chamber to go to an outer side of the first part (20) through the sealing ring (40). A robot comprising the indication apparatus is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators

73.

APPARATUS FOR A BELLOW

      
Application Number CN2024140343
Publication Number 2026/129198
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-18
Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Shi, Zhen

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus for a bellow (10). It comprises: a first component (20) configured to receive a first end (11) of the bellow (10), the bellow (10) comprising the first end (11) and a second end (13) opposite to the first end (11); and a second component (30) configured to receive the second end (13) of the bellow (10); wherein the first component (20) and the second component (30) each comprises a fixing flange (22, 32), the fixing flange (22, 32) comprising a flat surface configured to abut against at least part of the respective end of the bellow (10) via a surface contact; and wherein the apparatus further comprises at least two screw fasteners (25) configured to fix the respective end of the bellow (10) to the respective component of the first component (20) and the second component (30) respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16J 15/52 - Sealings between relatively-movable members, by means of a sealing without relatively-moving surfaces, e.g. fluid-tight sealings for transmitting motion through a wall by means of sealing bellows or diaphragms
  • B25J 9/04 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by movement of the arms, e.g. cartesian co-ordinate type by rotating at least one arm, excluding the head movement itself, e.g. cylindrical co-ordinate type or polar co-ordinate type
  • B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators

74.

METHOD, APPARATUS, DEVICE AND MEDIUM FOR PRESENTING ARCHITECTURE OF INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEM

      
Application Number CN2024140386
Publication Number 2026/129202
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-18
Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Jin, Yifeng
  • Grosse, Holger

Abstract

Embodiments of present disclosure provide a method, an apparatus, an electronic device, a computer-readable storage device, and a computer program product for presenting an architecture of an industrial control system. The method comprises obtaining a plurality of configurations for configuring a plurality of devices in the industrial control system, and the plurality of configurations are used to configure input channels and output channels associated with the plurality of devices and a plurality of control parameters of the plurality of devices. The method further comprises determining an association among the plurality of devices based on the plurality of configurations. The method further comprises presenting the association among the plurality of devices in a visualized topology map, and the visualized topology map includes a plurality of scalable layers. In this way, the architecture of an industrial control system can be presented clearly to users automatically and rapidly in a visualized manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance

75.

RECLOSING CONTROL FOR COORDINATING A SOLID-STATE SWITCH AND A CIRCUIT BREAKER

      
Application Number US2025059609
Publication Number 2026/136212
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-12-15
Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Chavan, Govind S.
  • Suryanarayana, Harish
  • Cairoli, Pietro

Abstract

A predefined peak current value for a system that includes a transfer switch system, a first power source, a downstream transformer, and a downstream circuit breaker is obtained. A sensed current value for some components of the system are obtained by sensors of the system. A corresponding semiconductor switch assembly of the first power source is instructed to turn off in response to determining a fault in the electrical distribution system using the sensed current value and the predefined peak current value. A reference current is obtained for the downstream circuit breaker. An updated sensed current value is obtained. The corresponding semiconductor switch assembly of the first power source is instructed to turn on based on an integrated value of the updated sensed current value matching an integrated value of the reference current, where turning on and off the switch is repeated until the downstream circuit breaker clears the fault.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 3/08 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current
  • H02H 3/13 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to underload or no-load for multiphase applications, e.g. phase interruption
  • H02H 3/20 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess voltage
  • H02H 3/28 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to difference between voltages or between currentsEmergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to phase angle between voltages or between currents involving comparison of the voltage or current values at two spaced portions of a single system, e.g. at opposite ends of one line, at input and output of apparatus
  • H02H 3/34 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to difference between voltages or between currentsEmergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to phase angle between voltages or between currents involving comparison of the voltage or current values at corresponding points in different conductors of a single system, e.g. of currents in go and return conductors of a three-phase system
  • H02H 3/347 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to difference between voltages or between currentsEmergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to phase angle between voltages or between currents involving comparison of the voltage or current values at corresponding points in different conductors of a single system, e.g. of currents in go and return conductors of a three-phase system using summation current transformers
  • H02H 3/44 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to the rate of change of electrical quantities
  • H02H 3/027 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection Details with automatic disconnection after a predetermined time
  • H02H 3/06 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection Details with automatic reconnection
  • H02H 3/26 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to difference between voltages or between currentsEmergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to phase angle between voltages or between currents
  • H02H 3/30 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to difference between voltages or between currentsEmergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to phase angle between voltages or between currents involving comparison of the voltage or current values at two spaced portions of a single system, e.g. at opposite ends of one line, at input and output of apparatus using pilot wires or other signalling channel
  • H02H 3/32 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to difference between voltages or between currentsEmergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to phase angle between voltages or between currents involving comparison of the voltage or current values at corresponding points in different conductors of a single system, e.g. of currents in go and return conductors
  • H02J 9/04 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source
  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over

76.

Power Supply for Triggering a Solenoid in a Remote Breaker

      
Application Number 18987137
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-19
First Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Nagawaram, Chandrashekar
  • Manikandan, Madanambeti

Abstract

A circuit breaker includes a microcontroller, a voltage feedback circuit, and a power supply circuit electrically couplable to a power input, and including a switch and a solenoid. The power supply circuit is configured to activate the switch and electrically couple to the power input in response to a gate trigger signal, and to provide current to the one or more solenoids in response to a solenoid signal. The microcontroller is configured to issue, to the power supply circuit, the gate trigger signal for the power supply circuit to electrically couple at a first duty cycle, and the solenoid signal based on receiving a first indication from the voltage feedback circuit of a first voltage; receive, during the extension of the one or more solenoids, a second indication of a second voltage; and in response to the second indication, increase the first duty cycle to a second duty cycle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 7/06 - ElectromagnetsActuators including electromagnets
  • G05F 1/56 - Regulating voltage or current wherein the variable actually regulated by the final control device is DC using semiconductor devices in series with the load as final control devices
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 3/24 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters

77.

Detection Cable and Method for Detecting a Leakage and a Swelling of at Least One Battery

      
Application Number 19421081
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-16
First Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • He, Minglong
  • Mariucci, Giacomo

Abstract

A detection cable configured to detect a leakage and a swelling of at least one battery includes first and second leakage detection wires, and a swelling detection wire, arranged inside a liquid-permeable cable jacket. Each leakage detection wire includes a conductor wire disposed inside a liquid-permeable wire jacket so that a leakage liquid entering the liquid-permeable cable jacket changes a resistance between the conductor wires of either or both leakage detection wires. The swelling detection wire comprises an elastic material with conductive additives so that a resistance of the swelling detection wire changes when it is elongated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01M 3/16 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means
  • G01B 7/16 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. by resistance strain gauge
  • H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells

78.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING A PATH FOR PROCESSING A WORKPIECE

      
Application Number 19461133
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-27
First Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Li, Chen
  • Dong, Yiming
  • Ju, Zheng
  • Xie, Jizhou
  • Lu, Qi

Abstract

A method and a system for determining a path for processing a workpiece include causing a manipulator of an industrial robot to present a plurality of different postures; causing a 3D sensor mounted on the manipulator to capture point cloud data of the workpiece when the manipulator presents the respective different postures, one of the workpiece and the 3D sensor being mounted on the manipulator, the other of the workpiece and the 3D sensor being placed on a worktable; stitching the acquired point cloud data for the plurality of posture; and generating, based at least in part on the stitched point cloud data, the path for processing a workpiece.

IPC Classes  ?

79.

A LINE-HOLDING ASSEMBLY AND A ROBOT SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2024088076
Publication Number 2026/130729
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-20
Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Pask, Alan

Abstract

The invention relates to a line-holding assembly (10) for a robot system (1), the line-holding assembly extending in an axial direction (A) and comprising a first holding part (20) configured to be pivotably coupled to a second holding part (30), wherein the second holding part is configured for attachment to the robot system, wherein the first holding part comprises a first inner portion (21) having a first surface portion (22) defining a first hole portion (41) of a central through-hole (40) for accommodating at least one line (3), the central through-hole extending in the axial direction, and further a first outer portion (23) linked to the first inner portion, wherein the first outer portion is arranged relative to the first inner portion to define a first space portion (43) of a peripheral through-space (44) for accommodating one or more additional lines (4), the peripheral through-space extending in the axial direction; wherein the second holding part comprises a second inner portion (31) having a second surface portion (32) defining a second hole portion (42) of the central through-hole (40), and further a second outer portion (33) linked to the second inner portion, wherein the second outer portion is arranged relative to the second inner portion to define a second space portion (45) of the peripheral through-space; and wherein the first holding part is further configured to move between an open state (60) and a line-holding state (62), in which the central through-hole is defined by the first and second surface portions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators

80.

METHOD OF DETERMINING CORRECTED PATH OF INDUSTRIAL ROBOT AND CORRESPONDING ELECTRONIC DEVICE

      
Application Number CN2024140286
Publication Number 2026/129192
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-18
Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Tian, Ye
  • Fang, Xinyu
  • Lv, Qizhen
  • Li, Zhiwei

Abstract

A method of determining a corrected path of an industrial robot and a corresponding electronic device. The method comprises obtaining a first path (S1) from a teaching device (140), wherein the teaching device (140) is actuated by an operator (160) to move along the first path (S1), and wherein an identification device (132) is provided to allow an imaging device (142) to capture the identification device (132) to determine a first relative position of the teaching device (140) relative to the identification device (132), wherein one of the identification device (132) and the imaging device (142) is mounted to the teaching device (140); obtaining a second path (S2) from the teaching device (140), wherein the teaching device (140) is mounted onto the industrial robot (110) and is actuated by the industrial robot (110) to move along the second path (S2); wherein the second path (S2) is determined based on a second relative position of the teaching device (140) relative to the industrial robot (110) and wherein the second relative position is determined based on a first relative position of the teaching device(140) relative to the identification device (132); and determining a relative spatial relationship between the first path (S1) and the second path (S2) to generate a corrected path (Sc). According to the method and the corresponding electronic device, the teaching process for the industrial robot (110) gets better accuracy and less set-up efforts.

IPC Classes  ?

81.

DUAL AXIS MODULE FOR A SCARA ROBOT

      
Application Number CN2024140625
Publication Number 2026/129248
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-19
Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wang, Kangjian
  • Yu, Cong

Abstract

A dual axis module for a SCARA robot, comprising: a shaft (12) comprises a screw and a spline; a ball screw nut (110) coaxially mounted on the shaft (12) via the screw and configured to linearly move the shaft (12) along an axial direction; a spline nut (130) coaxially mounted on the shaft (12) via the spline and configured to rotate the shaft (12) around the axial direction; and a motor unit configured to drive at least one of the ball screw nut (110) and the spline nut (130), the motor unit being coaxially mounted with respect to the shaft (12).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators

82.

CALDOS

      
Application Number 019385668
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-06-24
Owner ABB AG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

apparatus and instruments for analyzing gas.

83.

MAGNOS

      
Application Number 019385777
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-06-24
Owner ABB AG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

gas analyzers, in particular automatic gas analyzers for measuring the concentration of gases, in particular paramagnetic gases; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods contained in class 9.

84.

URAS

      
Application Number 019385882
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-06-24
Owner ABB AG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

measurement apparatus and instruments; detection apparatus and instruments; gas analyzers for measuring and recording the concentration of gases; Automatic gas analyzer for measuring and recording the concentration of carbon monoxide, methane and any other hydrocarbons in gas mixtures; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods contained in class 9.

85.

MULTIPHASE CONVERTER AND MOTOR

      
Document Number 03288546
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-10-08
Open to Public Date 2026-06-21
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Khanin, Mikhail
  • Brinkley, Timothy Lee
  • Robinson, Jaron Lee
  • Mcbride, Clint

Abstract

An electric motor system includes an alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) converter configured to convert a single-phase AC power signal to a DC power signal. The electric motor systems also includes a DC to AC converter coupled to the AC to DC converter and configured to change the DC power signal to a multi-phase power source having at least four AC power signals that are phase-shifted relative to each other. The electric motor has at least four phases, where each phase in the at least four phases is electrically coupled to an output that provides of one of the four AC power signals from the DC to AC converter. Various other systems and methods are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 17/12 - Asynchronous induction motors for multi-phase current
  • H02K 19/10 - Synchronous motors for multi-phase current
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output

86.

MULTIPHASE CONVERTER

      
Document Number 03288540
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-10-08
Open to Public Date 2026-06-21
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Khanin, Mikhail
  • Brinkley, Timothy Lee
  • Robison, Jaron Lee

Abstract

A device includes an alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) converter configured to convert a single-phase AC power signal to a DC power signal. The device may also include a DC to AC converter having an input electrically coupled to the AC to DC converter and configured to receive the DC power signal and having and one or more inverters coupled to the input and configured to change the DC power signal to a multi-phase power supply having at least four AC power signals that are phase-shifted relative to each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/00 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output
  • H02M 5/27 - Conversion of AC power input into AC power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases without intermediate conversion into DC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a thyratron or thyristor type requiring extinguishing means for conversion of frequency
  • H02M 7/217 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/48 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters

87.

INSERT FOR A METER BOX

      
Document Number 03295125
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-09
Open to Public Date 2026-06-21
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Pelletier, Jean-Michel
  • Lalancette, Daniel
  • Boucher, Yves
  • Santerre, Alexandre

Abstract

Provided is an insert for actuating a bypass mechanism in a meter box. The insert comprises a unitary body that further comprises a head, the head further comprising a bore, the bore being configured to receive a tool for applying a torque to the insert to enable or disable the meter box bypass mechanism. The unitary body further comprises a hub that defines an interior, the hub having a wall terminating at a hub end, the hub and body extending along a central axis, the hub further comprising a base located in the interior and a plurality of breakline grooves extending through the hub, each of the plurality of grooves extending in a direction aligned with the central axis from a location along the hub proximate the head to a location along the hub proximate the base.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes
  • H02G 3/14 - Fastening of cover or lid to box

88.

SEPARABLE CONNECTORS FOR ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMERS

      
Document Number 03289066
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-10-14
Open to Public Date 2026-06-21
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Fong, Robert S.
  • Szyszko, Stanley
  • Hydock, George Richard

Abstract

Devices may include an electrically insulating interface body including a first end portion, a second, opposite end portion, and an intermediate portion therebetween. An electrically conductive connector may be positioned at least partially within the interface body and may extend from the first end portion toward the second end portion. An opening may be in the intermediate portion of the interface body. The connector may include a first coupling feature configured to electrically couple to a conductive cable, a second coupling feature configured to electrically couple to a transformer electrical connector post, and an electrical connection point between the first coupling feature and the second coupling feature. The opening of the interface body may expose the electrical connection point. Various other related devices, systems, and methods may employ such features.

89.

Reclosing Control for Coordinating a Solid-State Switch and a Circuit Breaker

      
Application Number 18981893
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-16
First Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Dong, Zhou
  • Chavan, Govind S.
  • Suryanarayana, Harish
  • Cairoli, Pietro

Abstract

A predefined peak current value for a system that includes a transfer switch system, a first power source, a downstream transformer, and a downstream circuit breaker is obtained. A sensed current value for some components of the system are obtained by sensors of the system. A corresponding semiconductor switch assembly of the first power source is instructed to turn off in response to determining a fault in the electrical distribution system using the sensed current value and the predefined peak current value. A reference current is obtained for the downstream circuit breaker. An updated sensed current value is obtained. The corresponding semiconductor switch assembly of the first power source is instructed to turn on based on an integrated value of the updated sensed current value matching an integrated value of the reference current, where turning on and off the switch is repeated until the downstream circuit breaker clears the fault.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 3/08 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current
  • H02H 1/00 - Details of emergency protective circuit arrangements

90.

MONITORING SOLUTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

      
Application Number 19387815
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-11-13
First Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Salido Monzu, David
  • Port, Andreas
  • Butti, Agostino
  • Ghezzi, Luca

Abstract

A method for probing a circuit breaker electrically connected to an electric line is described. The probing method comprises injecting a first signal at a first point of said electric line. The probing method further comprises detecting a second signal at a second point of said electric line. The probing method further comprises processing a first portion of said second signal, to calculate a first signal value indicative of the signal power of said second signal in the frequency band of said first signal, during the first portion of said detection time interval. The probing method further comprises processing a second portion of said second signal, to calculate a second signal value indicative of the signal power of said second signal in the frequency band of said first signal, during the second portion of said detection time interval.

IPC Classes  ?

91.

HARMONIC REDUCER

      
Application Number 19465953
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-30
First Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Yang, Kai
  • Yu, Hui
  • Gu, Hao
  • Liu, Zhiyuan
  • Ni, Jiajun

Abstract

A harmonic reducer includes a power shaft, a wave generator mounted on the power shaft, a circular spline including internal teeth, a flex spline including external teeth and configured to receive the wave generator to cause the external teeth to mesh with the internal teeth progressively as the wave generator rotates. The harmonic reducer further includes a bearing system configured to support the power shaft, and the bearing system includes at least one first bearing and a second bearing located at a first side of the wave generator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/021 - Shaft support structures, e.g. partition walls, bearing eyes, casing walls or covers with bearings
  • F16C 33/76 - Sealings of ball or roller bearings
  • F16H 49/00 - Other gearing

92.

INDUSTRIAL ROBOT AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING INDUSTRIAL ROBOT

      
Application Number EP2024085669
Publication Number 2026/124755
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-11
Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Larsson, Jonas

Abstract

An industrial robot (10) comprising a primary mechanism (14) including a primary link (28b) and a primary actuator (30b) arranged to drive the primary link to move in parallel with a primary plane (24); a secondary mechanism (16) including a first secondary link (34a) and a secondary actuator (36) arranged to drive the first secondary link to rotate relative to the primary link around a first secondary axis (38a); a second secondary link (34b) rotatable relative to the first secondary link around a second secondary axis (38b); and a transmission (40a) interconnecting the primary link and the second secondary link and being configured to transmit a first rotation (84a) of the first secondary link relative to the primary link around the first secondary axis in a first direction to a second rotation (84b) of the second secondary link relative to the first secondary link around the second secondary axis in the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements
  • B25J 9/04 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by movement of the arms, e.g. cartesian co-ordinate type by rotating at least one arm, excluding the head movement itself, e.g. cylindrical co-ordinate type or polar co-ordinate type

93.

A ROBOT SYSTEM FOR DUAL INSPECTION OF A SPOT WELD, AND A METHOD

      
Application Number EP2024085866
Publication Number 2026/124766
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-12
Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Ramle, August
  • Neem, Göran

Abstract

The present invention relates to a robot system (1) for non-destructive inspection of a spot weld (30) on a workpiece (40), the robot system comprising a dual spot weld inspection system (50) having a vision-based system (52) configured to capture an image (60) of a surface (35) of the spot weld, and further an ultrasonic transducer (54) configured to acquire data of the spot weld; and a controller (90, 90d) configured to: receive the captured image and the acquired data; perform a first evaluation of the spot weld from the received captured image to identify a first possible anomaly (32) of the spot weld; perform a second evaluation of the spot weld from the received acquired data to identify a second possible anomaly (31) of the spot weld; and further configured to determine that the spot weld is a possible defective spot weld based on the performed first and second evaluations.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 29/04 - Analysing solids
  • G01N 29/06 - Visualisation of the interior, e.g. acoustic microscopy
  • G01N 29/11 - Analysing solids by measuring attenuation of acoustic waves
  • G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
  • G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
  • G01N 29/26 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning

94.

ADAPTIVE FLUX BAND FOR IMPROVING TRANSFER TIMES IN A STATIC TRANSFER SWITCH

      
Application Number US2025058760
Publication Number 2026/128455
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-12-09
Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Chavan, Govind S.

Abstract

A transfer time for transferring power from a first power source to a second power source, and an inrush current not be exceeded during the transfer are obtained. A phase difference between the first power source and the second power source is determined based on electrical measurements from the first power source and the second power source. The first power source is disconnected from a load based on a detected disturbance with the first power source. One or more flux bands are determined based on the phase difference, the transfer time, and the inrush current. A first connection between the second power source and the load is initiated by instructing each switch of a corresponding semiconductor switch assembly of the second power source to turn on at certain times based on flux matching using the determined one or more flux bands.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over

95.

HYBRID TRANSFER SWITCH FOR HIGH RELIABILITY FOR HIGH RELIABILITY AND REDUCED TRANSFER TIMES

      
Application Number US2025058771
Publication Number 2026/128464
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-12-09
Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Dong, Zhou

Abstract

A system for executing a transfer from a first power source to a second power source is provided. The system includes one or more sensors configured to detect an electrical measurement associated with powering a load and a controller. The controller disconnects the first power source from the load, initiates a first connection between the second power source and the load via a mechanical switch and a second connection between the second power source and the load via a semiconductor switch assembly, based on determining that a current from the first power source is reduced to zero, and disconnects the second connection between the second power source and the load via the semiconductor switch assembly based on determining that the first connection between the second power source and the load via the mechanical switch is established.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
  • H02H 9/00 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection
  • H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
  • H02J 7/04 - Regulation of the charging current or voltage

96.

INSERT FOR A METER BOX

      
Application Number 18981212
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-13
First Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Pelletier, Jean-Michel
  • Lalancette, Daniel
  • Boucher, Yves
  • Santerre, Alexandre

Abstract

Provided is an insert for actuating a bypass mechanism in a meter box. The insert comprises a unitary body that further comprises a head, the head further comprising a bore, the bore being configured to receive a tool for applying a torque to the insert to enable or disable the meter box bypass mechanism. The unitary body further comprises a hub that defines an interior, the hub having a wall terminating at a hub end, the hub and body extending along a central axis, the hub further comprising a base located in the interior and a plurality of breakline grooves extending through the hub, each of the plurality of grooves extending in a direction aligned with the central axis from a location along the hub proximate the head to a location along the hub proximate the base.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 9/00 - Details of switching devices, not covered by groups
  • H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes
  • G01R 21/00 - Arrangements for measuring electric power or power factor

97.

MONITORING SOLUTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

      
Application Number 19387805
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-11-13
First Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Maret, Yannick
  • Varga, Matija
  • Zawadzki, Artur
  • Jablonski, Mateusz
  • Salido Monzu, David
  • Port, Andreas

Abstract

A method for probing a circuit breaker electrically connected to an electric line is described. The method comprises injecting one or more first signals at a first point of said electric line, wherein said one or more first signals have frequency content at least partially included in a predefined frequency range. The method further comprises detecting one or more second signals at a second point of said electric line, wherein said one or more second signals are detected with a detection frequency band calculated based on said frequency range. The method further comprises calculating a frequency response function indicative of a frequency response of said electric line in said frequency range based on the detected one or more second signals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/327 - Testing of circuit interrupters, switches or circuit-breakers
  • G01R 19/165 - Indicating that current or voltage is either above or below a predetermined value or within or outside a predetermined range of values
  • G01R 23/16 - Spectrum analysisFourier analysis
  • G01R 31/42 - AC power supplies

98.

METHOD, CONTROLLER, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR OPERATING A THREE-PORT SERIES RESONANCE CONVERTER, CONVERTER ARRANGEMENT, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM

      
Application Number 19416020
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-11
First Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Boehler, Julian
  • Pettersson, Sami
  • Canales, Francisco

Abstract

A method for operating a three-port series resonance converter is described. The three-port series resonance converter has a main feeding bridge, at least one auxiliary feeding bridge, and an output bridge. The method comprises sending one or more control signals to one or more switches of the feeding bridges based on a predetermined control scheme such that input voltages applied to the feeding bridges are transformed to an overall output voltage to be provided by the output bridge, and delaying a turn on signal for activating one of the feeding bridges such that transformer currents of the feeding bridges reach at least approximately zero at least approximately at the same time.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 3/00 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only

99.

Computer-Implemented Method to Obtain Resource Usage Data of an Industrial Process in an Industrial Plant

      
Application Number 19418058
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-12
First Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Schoch, Nicolai
  • Linsbauer, Lukas
  • Hoernicke, Mario
  • Stark, Katharina
  • Gruener, Sten
  • Eskandani, Nafise
  • Thode, Sara Emilie
  • Becker, Pascal

Abstract

A computer-implemented method includes obtaining process plant data indicative at least of a configuration of at least one process module of a process plant; providing the process plant data for processing by a generative artificial intelligence (GAI) processing component for obtaining resource usage data indicative of usage of one or more process resources in an industrial process of the at least one process module of the process plant; and obtaining the resource usage data from the processing by the GAI processing component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]

100.

ROBOT-AIDED CLAMPING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19536778
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-02-11
First Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Lei, Haoteng
  • Yu, Dilong
  • Guo, Dongjie
  • Tian, Yin

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a robot-aided clamping device for pick-and-placing a storage box, including a frame configured to be mounted on an end effector of a robot; and a plurality of clamping units including: at least one first clamping unit mounted on a first side of the frame and configured to clamp a first side wall of the storage box; and at least one second clamping unit mounted on a second side of the frame and configured to clamp a second side wall of the storage box. The first side and the second side are non-opposite sides of the frame, and the first side wall and the second side wall are non-opposite side walls of the storage box.

IPC Classes  ?

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