The invention relates to a headlamp for vehicles having a light source unit containing a plurality of light source elements for emitting light, an optical unit for mapping the light source elements to form a plurality of illumination areas from which a predetermined light distribution is composed, a control unit for generating a control signal by which the light source elements can be individually controlled depending on an ambient signal, an ambient sensor unit for generating the ambient signal by which ambient parameters in an area in front of the vehicle can be determined. The control unit is configured to generate a control signal dependent on the ambient signal, so that only those light source elements are controlled which are mapped in such a part of the light distribution in which there is a changed illuminance due to a light emitted by an external light source.
F21S 41/663 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on light sources by switching light sources
F21S 41/143 - Light emitting diodes [LED] the main emission direction of the LED being parallel to the optical axis of the illuminating device
F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
F21W 102/17 - Arrangement or contour of the emitted light for regions other than high beam or low beam
A lighting device is provided for a motor vehicle, and contains a light source with numerous light-emitting diodes with which pixels in a light distribution generated outside the motor vehicle are generated in a targeted manner. Each of the light-emitting diodes has a light-emitting surface. The light-emitting surfaces are placed in first and second rows to form a matrix, in which the light distribution extends horizontally (X) and vertically (Y) outside the motor vehicle. The light source contains at least one first light-emitting diode with first light-emitting surfaces, and at least one second light-emitting diode with second light-emitting surfaces. The first light-emitting surfaces are smaller than the second light-emitting surfaces. The lighting device operates the at least one first light-emitting diode with a first current, and the at least one second light-emitting diode with a second current. The first current is weaker than the second.
The invention relates to an analysis unit for a vehicle, to a method for analyzing maneuvering options of a vehicle, and to a vehicle having an analysis unit of this kind. The analysis unit includes: an input interface, in particular for a position of the vehicle; an output interface for an output signal; and a decision logic for analyzing at least one maneuvering option, wherein the analysis of the maneuvering option in question is performed on the basis of the position of the vehicle, and wherein an analysis result can be provided as an output signal to a control unit or a BUS system of the vehicle.
An actuator for an electromechanical vehicle brake system with an electromechanically actuable service brake and an electromechanically actuable parking brake, an electric motor and a gearbox, which has first and second gear elements. The two gear elements are connected to one another in a torque-transmitting manner. The first gear element is rotatable about an axis of rotation and is translationally movable in the direction of the axis of rotation. The second gear element is rotatable about the axis of rotation and is fixed in the direction of the axis of rotation and is connected to the first gear element in a torque-transmitting manner via a connecting device. The gearbox has a parking brake coupling device which can be switched between an open state and a closed state and which has a first, rigidly arranged coupling element and a second coupling element which is operatively connected to the first gear element.
B60T 13/74 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or driveBrake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
A leakage current compensator (LCC) circuit is provided. The LCC circuit includes a first residual current coil, a second residual current coil, and a current injector. The first residual current coil functions as an open loop measurement coil, while the second residual current coil functions as a closed loop measurement coil. Between these two residual current coils, the current injector injects a compensation current into a PE conductor. The open loop measurement coil measures any leakage current produced by the grid-connected device, while the closed loop measurement coil measures the actual leakage current remaining after compensation. The current injector allows the LCC circuit to actively cancel the leakage current by, first, injecting what is measured by the open loop measurement coil and, second, injecting an additional current as determined by a closed loop gain from the closed loop measurement coil.
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 19/00 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof
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METHOD FOR ADDING AND/OR EXTENDING AT LEAST ONE LIGHT FUNCTION OF AT LEAST ONE LIGHT SOURCE IN AT LEAST ONE VEHICLE
A method is disclosed for adding and/or extending at least one light function of at least one light source in at least one vehicle. The method comprises the following steps performed outside the at least one vehicle, in particular in a computer system that is physically remote from the at least one vehicle: receiving at least one requested light function for the implementation by the at least one light source in the at least one vehicle, checking whether the at least one requested light function satisfies at least one condition of the at least one light source, and adding and/or extending the at least one requested light function for the implementation of the at least one requested light function by the at least one light source, provided that the at least one requested light function satisfies the at least one condition.
H05B 47/17 - Operational modes, e.g. switching from manual to automatic mode or prohibiting specific operations
B60Q 1/14 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights having dimming means
The present invention relates to a method for detecting an occupant of a motor vehicle. The method includes: sending a scanning signal into an interior of the motor vehicle by a UWB transmitting device; receiving the scanning signal by a UWB receiving device; forwarding the received scanning signal from the UWB receiving device as a data stream to an evaluation device; creating a first analysis statement by means of a first decision unit of the evaluation device by analyzing the data stream on the basis of a first decision criterion; creating a second analysis statement by means of a second decision unit of the evaluation device by analyzing the data stream on the basis of a second decision criterion; and generating a detection evaluation by a logic device of the evaluation device by combining the first analysis statement with the second analysis statement.
The present invention relates to an angle of rotation sensor device. The sensor device includes: a carrier assembly with a carrier assembly base body which forms a rotor chamber, a rotor assembly which is arranged rotatably relative to the carrier assembly in the rotor chamber, and first and second circuit board assemblies respectively attached to the carrier assembly. The first circuit board assembly includes a detection apparatus which interacts with the rotatable rotor assembly to detect an angle of rotation. The second circuit board assembly includes a connector contact apparatus, and the carrier assembly includes a connecting apparatus which is attached to the carrier assembly base body and establishes an electrical connection between the first circuit board assembly and the second circuit board assembly. The present invention further relates to a modular assembly system for manufacturing such an angle of rotation sensor device.
G01B 7/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for testing the alignment of axes
H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
headlamps for vehicles; lamps for vehicles; lights for vehicles; headlamps for construction machinery; lamps for construction machinery; lights for construction machinery.
A lighting device for vehicles is provided with a housing, a cover lens covering an opening in the housing, a light module containing a number of light sources, and an optical unit for generating a predefined light distribution. The optical unit contains an optical waveguide that has a light entry surface and a light emitting surface. The optical waveguide is connected to the cover lens. A first section of the optical waveguide, facing the light source, protrudes from the inner surface of the cover lens, or the light entry surface of the optical waveguide is flush with the inner surface of the cover lens. A second section of the optical waveguide, facing away from the light source, protrudes from the outer surface of the cover lens, or the light emitting surface of the optical waveguide is flush with the outer surface of the cover lens.
F21S 43/249 - Light guides with two or more light sources being coupled into the light guide
B29D 11/00 - Producing optical elements, e.g. lenses or prisms
B60Q 1/34 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating change of drive direction
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COMPOSITE COMPONENT, LIGHTING DEVICE, AND STRUCTURAL UNIT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE COMPOSITE COMPONENT
The present invention relates to a composite component for integration into a lighting device of a motor vehicle, into a front or rear apron of a motor vehicle, or into an interior of a motor vehicle. The composite component includes a carrier and at least one front cover connected to the carrier, in particular in the form of a cover lens, a covering panel, or a decorative trim, wherein the front cover includes a body with a polyurethane coating.
B60Q 1/04 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60Q 1/28 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating front of vehicle
B60Q 1/30 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating rear of vehicle, e.g. by means of reflecting surfaces
B60Q 3/54 - Lighting devices embedded in interior trim, e.g. in roof liners
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
B60R 13/04 - Ornamental or guard stripsOrnamental inscriptive devices
A device is provided for compensating for thermal expansion in a headlamp, such as for a vehicle. A compensator is configured to expand or contract in an expansion direction (A), depending on the temperature. A tappet is functionally connected to the compensator that moves in a compensation direction (K) when the compensator expands or contracts along the expansion direction (A). A lever rotationally and/or pivotally connects the compensator to the tappet to obtain the functional connection.
The invention relates to a heat pump system W for an electrically driven vehicle, comprising a coolant side and a refrigerant side. The coolant side has a coolant circuit with a coolant pump (2) for generating and circulating a coolant flow, a first heat exchanger (4) for dissipating heat from the coolant circuit to the refrigerant, a second heat exchanger (6) for dissipating heat from the air in the interior of a cabin of the vehicle, an energy storage device (8) for supplying a drive (10) of the vehicle with electrical energy, and a valve system V (12, 14) for distributing the coolant, said heat pump system W being designed such that in a first operating state, a coolant flow KS of the coolant pump (2) can be divided by the valve system V (12) such that one coolant sub-flow KTS1 is guided through the first heat exchanger (4) and one coolant sub-flow KTS2 bypasses the first heat exchanger (4) by means of a bypass line (16) of the coolant circuit.
A thermal system for an electric vehicle, including a refrigerant circuit, a first coolant circuit to which a heat source and, upstream from the heat source, an ambient cooler, are connected. A second coolant circuit to which a high-voltage store and a chiller are connected in a heat-transmitting manner. A first switching state is settable in which the second coolant circuit is connected to the first coolant circuit downstream from and upstream from the heat source in such a way that coolant can flow through the high-voltage store and the heat source in series. In addition to the first switching state, a second switching state of the thermal system is settable in which, downstream from the high-voltage store, the second coolant circuit is connected both to the heat source and to the chiller, wherein coolant can flow through the heat source and the chiller, which are connected in parallel.
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
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ARRANGEMENT WITH A HOLDER AND A HOUSING FOR AN ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY, IN PARTICULAR FOR A RADAR SENSOR, ASSEMBLY WITH SUCH AN ARRANGEMENT, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH AN ARRANGEMENT
The invention relates to an arrangement with a holder and a housing for an electronic assembly, in particular for a radar sensor, and an assembly with such an arrangement, in particular the radar sensor. Further components of the electronic assembly can be attached to the holder, for example a circuit carrier with an electronic circuit arrangement. The housing or a part of the housing is molded onto the holder, and the holder has an outer contour which is wholly or partially complementary to an inner contour of the housing, in particular of a part of the housing.
The invention relates to a method for monitoring an inner space of a vehicle using a sensor device, in particular an ultra-wideband (UWB) sensor device. The sensor device has a first sensor unit and a second sensor unit. The first sensor unit includes a first antenna and a second antenna which have different sensitivities and which are arranged at known positions and at a known distance from one another. The second sensor unit comprises a first antenna and a second antenna which have different sensitivities and which are arranged at known positions and at a known distance from one another. Information from various antennas is taken into account when monitoring the inner space of the vehicle in order to provide a presence detection in the inner space of the vehicle.
G01S 13/56 - Discriminating between fixed and moving objects or between objects moving at different speeds for presence detection
G01S 7/41 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisationTarget signatureTarget cross-section
G01S 13/02 - Systems using reflection of radio waves, e.g. primary radar systemsAnalogous systems
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CASCADED VERNIER ALGORITHM IN A METROLOGICALLY USED TWO-STAGE GEARING
The present invention relates to a steering actuator and to a method for a steer-by-wire system for determining a position of a lifting rod for steering purposes. The steering actuator includes a measuring gearing having a first axis of rotation, a second axis of rotation, and a third axis of rotation. The steering actuator also includes a first sensor for ascertaining a first position of the first axis of rotation, a second sensor for ascertaining a second position of the second axis of rotation, and a third sensor for ascertaining a third position of the third axis of rotation. The steering actuator further includes a control unit for receiving the first position, the second position and the third position. The control unit is configured to calculate a first, second, and third vernier function and to operate the steering actuator.
The present invention relates to a component for a motor vehicle lighting device, comprising a joining portion with an adhesive channel for forming an adhesive connection with a joining crosspiece of a second component. According to the invention, the joining portion has a solvent channel connected to the adhesive channel.
B60Q 1/04 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights
B60Q 1/30 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating rear of vehicle, e.g. by means of reflecting surfaces
The invention disclosed herein relates to a housing module for a lighting element for a vehicle. The housing module includes a base body, a fastening interface provided on the base body for fastening the housing module to a lighting element, and a receptacle provided on the base body for arranging a cable holder. The receptacle includes an opening and a plurality of sliding elements partially surrounding the opening, wherein the sliding elements are arranged on a first side of a surface of the base body comprising the opening. The sliding elements are configured to urge a plurality of flexible latching elements of the cable holder projecting from a second side opposite the first side through the surface onto the first side from a locking position to a release position when the cable holder rotates in the opening.
F21S 41/19 - Attachment of light sources or lamp holders
B60Q 1/04 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights
F21S 43/19 - Attachment of light sources or lamp holders
The invention relates to a headlamp having lenses and at least one light source. Each lens includes a flat light entry surface and a curved light exit surface. Multiple lenses are integrally connected to one another to produce a predetermined light distribution. The lenses include: a front field light lens designed such that light emitted by the light source is radiated by the front field light lens to form a partial light distribution in a front field area of a low beam distribution; a range lens designed such that light emitted by the light source is reproduced by the range lens to form a partial light distribution in range area of a low beam distribution; and a high beam lens designed such that light emitted by the light source is reproduced to form a partial light distribution in a long-distance area above a cut-off line of the low beam distribution.
F21S 41/63 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on refractors, filters or transparent cover plates
F21S 41/255 - Lenses with a front view of circular or truncated circular outline
F21S 41/43 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by screens, non-reflecting members, light-shielding members or fixed shades characterised by the shape thereof
F21S 41/663 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on light sources by switching light sources
F21W 102/155 - Arrangement or contour of the emitted light for high-beam region or low-beam region the light having cut-off lines, i.e. clear borderlines between emitted regions and dark regions having inclined and horizontal cut-off lines
An at least partially transparent optical component is provided for use in a motor vehicle. The component has a length (L) along a first axis (X), a width (B) along a second axis (Y) that is at a right angle to the first axis (X), and a thickness (D) along a third axis (Z) that is at a right angle to the first and second axes (X, Y). The length (L) and width (B) are significantly greater than the thickness (D). The thickness (D) of the component (10) is between 0.4 mm and 4.0 mm. The component is produced in an injection molded foam process.
B29C 44/10 - Applying counter-pressure during expanding
B29K 105/04 - Condition, form or state of moulded material cellular or porous
B32B 5/20 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material foamed in situ
B60Q 3/62 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides
F21S 43/20 - Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
A vehicle headlamp assembly is provided with at least one lamp, a circuit board, a heatsink, an electromagnetic actuation unit, and a thermal pad arranged inside a housing. The housing has a base and a cover, defining an interior volume. The circuit board is integral to the lens module and the lamp. The electromagnetic actuation unit rotates the lens module and the circuit board to adjust the angle of deviation of the light beam from the lamp. The thermal pad is flexible enough to facilitate in rotation of the lens module and the circuit board upon actuation of the electromagnetic actuation unit.
F21S 41/63 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on refractors, filters or transparent cover plates
F21S 45/48 - Passive cooling, e.g. using fins, thermal conductive elements or openings with means for conducting heat from the inside to the outside of the lighting devices, e.g. with fins on the outer surface of the lighting device
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LIGHTING SYSTEM WITH LIGHT-EMITTING PIXEL COMPENSATION FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
The invention relates to a lighting system for a motor vehicle. The lighting system includes a first lighting device with a plurality of separately controllable first light-emitting pixels and two second lighting devices, each of which can be arranged laterally on the first lighting device and each of which has a plurality of separately controllable second light-emitting pixels. According to the invention, at least one light-emitting pixel of the second light-emitting pixels has a second pixel size that is larger than the first pixel size of at least one light-emitting pixel of the first light-emitting pixels. The invention also relates to a motor vehicle.
H10H 29/24 - Assemblies of multiple devices comprising at least one light-emitting semiconductor device covered by group comprising multiple light-emitting semiconductor devices
F21S 41/153 - Light emitting diodes [LED] arranged in one or more lines arranged in a matrix
The invention relates to a lighting device for a motor vehicle. The lighting device includes an imaging component having an active surface on which light-emitting diodes or laser diodes are arranged in a matrix-like manner for the targeted generation of pixels of a light distribution. The lighting device also includes projection optics. The projection optics are configured to project the light emanating from the active surface to the exterior of the motor vehicle during operation of the lighting device. The projection optics includes at least a first lens, a second lens, and a third lens. The lighting device also includes a lens holder, wherein the lens holder is suitable and configured to hold at least the third lens. The lighting device also includes a holding means, wherein the holding means is suitable and configured to hold the first lens and the second lens.
F21S 45/48 - Passive cooling, e.g. using fins, thermal conductive elements or openings with means for conducting heat from the inside to the outside of the lighting devices, e.g. with fins on the outer surface of the lighting device
The present invention relates to a vehicle on-board charging system (100) comprising: a transformer arrangement (5) comprising a primary-side winding arrangement (5.1) and a secondary-side winding arrangement (5.2), wherein the secondary-side winding arrangement (5.2) comprises at least two high-voltage winding elements (5.2.1.1, 5.2.1.2), a primary-side converter circuit (4) which is configured to receive an input DC voltage (DC-i) and to provide a primary-side transformer AC voltage (AC-p) to the primary-side winding arrangement (5.1) of the transformer arrangement (5), and a secondary-side high-voltage converter circuit (7) which is configured to receive a secondary-side transformer AC voltage (AC-sHV) from the secondary-side winding arrangement (5.2) of the transformer arrangement (5) and to provide a high-voltage output DC voltage (DC-HV) for charging a high-voltage vehicle battery (102), wherein a changeover device (6) is provided which is configured to electrically connect the secondary-side high-voltage converter circuit (7) with the at least two high-voltage winding elements (5.2.1.1, 5.2.1.2) in at least two different electrical connection schemes.
B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
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
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HEAT SINK DEVICE WITH DEFINED INSERTION POINT, HEAT SINK SYSTEM, HEADLAMP, VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR RELEASING A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD GLUED TO A HEAT SINK
A heat sink is provided that has a mounting surface to which a printed circuit board is attached with an adhesive. The heat sink has a defined insertion point for a tool with which the printed circuit board is pried away from the heat sink. A heat sink system, a headlamp, a vehicle, and a method for releasing a printed circuit board glued to a heat sink using a tool are also provided.
The invention relates to a control device for a vehicle. The control device includes a printed circuit board on which a plurality of electronic components is arranged. The control device also includes a body which is manufactured from an electrically conductive material. The printed circuit board is fastened to the body at a plurality of fastening points. A coupling device is provided which is designed such that the printed circuit board is capacitively coupled to the body in the region between the fastening points. The coupling device includes an electrically conductive pin provided on the body and an opening formed on the printed circuit board having an electrically conductive peripheral layer, the pin extending into the opening.
The invention relates to a heat pump system W, wherein the coolant side (2) has a first flow section (10) with a first heat source (12), a second flow section (20) with a second heat source (22), a third flow section (30) with a first heat exchanger (32), a fourth flow section (40) for bypassing the first heat exchanger (32) in terms of flow, a fifth flow section (50) with a second heat exchanger (52), a sixth flow section (60) with a vehicle battery (62), a coolant pump system K, and a valve system V with at least two valves V1, V2, wherein the heat pump system W has at least one device for controlling the flow rate of a first coolant flow through the first heat source (12) and for controlling the flow rate of a second coolant flow through the second heat source (22), and, in a first operating state, the first flow section (10) and/or the second flow section (20) can be connected to the third flow section (30), and the fifth flow section (50) can be connected to the sixth flow section (60).
A headlamp for a motor vehicle includes a first light source having light emitting diodes or laser diodes arranged in a matrix for generating a high beam distribution, at least one second light source for generating at least part of a low beam distribution, a first primary optics for the light emitted by the first light source, a second primary optics for the light emitted by the second light source, and a secondary optics including a refractive optical component. The light emanating from the first light source passes successively through the first primary optics and the refractive optical component of the secondary optics. The light emanating from the at least one second light source passes successively through the second primary optics and the refractive optical component of the secondary optics.
F21S 41/275 - Lens surfaces, e.g. coatings or surface structures
F21S 41/663 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on light sources by switching light sources
F21S 45/47 - Passive cooling, e.g. using fins, thermal conductive elements or openings
F21W 102/135 - Arrangement or contour of the emitted light for high-beam region or low-beam region the light having cut-off lines, i.e. clear borderlines between emitted regions and dark regions
A method for monitoring the line impedance of a protective earth (“PE”) conductor is provided. The method injects a small stimulus current at a frequency much higher than the grid frequency. The stimulus current circulates in the loops between a grid-connected device and a grid source, creating small voltage drops in the grid conductors, resulting in a common mode voltage which can be measured. The method then includes measuring the common mode voltage and the residual current at a point of common coupling (“PCC”). The method then includes monitoring the resistive and reactive parts of the line impedance. For example, the method can monitor the line impedance and report a broken PE conductor or a high PE resistance, beyond a given threshold where safety becomes a concern.
G01R 27/20 - Measuring earth resistanceMeasuring contact resistance of earth connections, e.g. plates
G01R 27/08 - Measuring resistance by measuring both voltage and current
H02H 7/12 - 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
A lighting device for vehicles has a light source and a flat optical waveguide with opposing flat sides and narrow sides connecting them. A front flat side is the light emitting surface for light from the light source entering the flat optical waveguide. The front flat side has dedicated micro-optical elements. The optical waveguide is flexible, and framed on at least the opposing narrow sides by retaining elements such that the optical waveguide has a defined curvature in the assembled state.
F21S 41/37 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by reflectors characterised by their material, surface treatment or coatings
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A method for monitoring the line impedance of a protective earth ("PE") conductor is provided. The method injects a small stimulus current at a frequency much higher than the grid frequency. The stimulus current circulates in the loops between a grid-connected device and a grid source, creating small voltage drops in the grid conductors, resulting in a common mode voltage which can be measured. The method then includes measuring the common mode voltage and the residual current at a point of common coupling ("PCC"). The method then includes monitoring the resistive and reactive parts of the line impedance. For example, the method can monitor the line impedance and report a broken PE conductor or a high PE resistance, beyond a given threshold where safety becomes a concern.
H02H 5/10 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal non-electric working conditions with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to mechanical injury, e.g. rupture of line, breakage of earth connection
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PROJECTION MODULE FOR A HEADLAMP IN A MOTOR VEHICLE
A projection module for a motor vehicle headlamp has a first light source with a light-emitting diode to emit light for generating a first light distribution. A second light source has a light-emitting diode emits light for generating a second light distribution. Primary optics contain first and second optical waveguides. The first optical waveguide has at least one light-entry surface for the light from the at least one first light source, and at least one light-emitting surface. The second optical waveguide has at least one light-entry surface for the light from the at least one second light source, and at least one light-emitting surface. Light exiting the light-emitting surfaces of the primary optics passes through secondary optics when the projection module is in use. One or more of the light-emitting diodes in the light sources are designed to emit light with a luminance of more than 400 cd/mm2.
A lighting device for a headlight is provided. The lighting device includes a plurality of light sources and a collimating optic with a plurality of collimating lenses arranged next to one another in a row extending in a first direction. The collimating lenses have an entry surface and an exit surface through which light emitted by the light sources passes during operation of the lighting device. The lighting device also includes a secondary optic with an array of structures. During operation of the lighting device, light emitted by the collimating optic passes through the array of structures. The light sources have a light exit surface with at least two separately controllable portions, such that light emitted from a first portion of the light sources generates a first light function and light emitted from a second portion of the light sources generates a second light function.
F21S 41/151 - Light emitting diodes [LED] arranged in one or more lines
F21S 41/143 - Light emitting diodes [LED] the main emission direction of the LED being parallel to the optical axis of the illuminating device
F21S 41/20 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
F21W 102/135 - Arrangement or contour of the emitted light for high-beam region or low-beam region the light having cut-off lines, i.e. clear borderlines between emitted regions and dark regions
F21Y 103/20 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes of polygonal shape, e.g. square or rectangular
An electromechanical spreader device for a drum brake of a vehicle, comprising an electric motor with an output, a cam disc connected to the output so as to transmit torque and is arranged between two actuating elements for simultaneously actuating the two actuating elements during a braking action. The cam disc is connected to an actuating disc of a stepping gear so as to transmit torque. The stepping gear is connected to a second of the two actuating elements so as to transmit force, such that the second actuating element is adjustable via rotation of the cam disc in an engagement angle of rotation range, in which the actuating disc is in torque-transmitting engagement with a remaining part of the stepping gear, and is adjustable away from the brake shoe in the opposite direction in the engagement angle of rotation range via rotation of the cam disc.
F16D 65/22 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for pressing members apart
A damping element for the attachment of a vehicle component to the remainder of a vehicle. The damping element can be in the form of a one-piece damping element. The damping element has a first damping cylinder and a second damping cylinder, wherein the two damping cylinders are connected to each other via a connecting cylinder and the damping element is designed such that, when the damping element is in a position of use, only the first and second damping cylinders bear in a force-transmitting manner against the vehicle component and against the remainder of the vehicle in the radial and axial direction. A retaining system is also provided.
F16F 1/373 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction characterised by having a particular shape
F16F 1/377 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction characterised by having a particular shape having holes or openings
F16F 15/08 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with rubber springs
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
39.
Device for Recognizing Living Beings in a Vehicle Interior
A device for recognizing living beings, in particular persons and/or children, in a vehicle interior of a vehicle, having: a first antenna for transmitting and/or receiving ultra-wideband waves; a second antenna for transmitting and/or receiving ultra-wideband waves; a lower conductor structure, wherein the first antenna and the second antenna are arranged at least partially in the lower conductor structure; and an upper conductor structure, wherein the first antenna and the second antenna are arranged at least partially in the upper conductor structure. Furthermore, the invention relates to a corresponding method, a computer program product, a computer-readable data carrier, a control unit, and a vehicle.
A headlamp for vehicles has a housing containing a light source unit with numerous light sources, and an optical unit for generating a predefined light distribution. A cover lens covers a light-emitting aperture in the housing. A control unit is provided for the light sources. An anti-condensation means prevents condensation on a surface of the optical unit and/or the cover lens. The control unit contains a control program to operate the light source unit at an anti-condensation level higher than the normal level for generating the predefined light distribution. The difference between the anti-condensation level and the normal level is great enough that a relative humidity within the housing in an anti-condensation state is lower than in the normal state. Light sources in the light source unit that are not intended for generating the predefined light distribution are also switched on, in addition to those intended for such.
F21S 45/60 - Heating of lighting devices, e.g. for demisting
B60Q 1/08 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights adjustable, e.g. remotely-controlled from inside vehicle automatically
F21S 41/20 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
F21S 41/663 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on light sources by switching light sources
F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
A lighting device for vehicles is provided with a housing with a lens that covers an opening in the housing. A light source unit is positioned inside the housing, and contains a plurality of light sources for generating a predefined light distribution. A control unit of the light source unit generates a control signal with which the light source unit can be controlled. The control signal switches off the light source unit with a switch-off protocol. Sections of the light sources in the light source unit are successively switched off and/or dimmed within an anti-condensation period (tA), such that no condensation accumulates on the inner surface of the lens.
F21S 41/663 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on light sources by switching light sources
The invention relates to a headlamp for vehicles comprising an imaging unit and comprising an optical unit for generating a predefined light distribution, which has a plurality of light spots, the lights each being produced by projection of at least one light pixel of the imaging unit, and comprising a control unit containing a control signal for controlling the light pixels of the imaging unit and/or for controlling optical elements of the optical unit arranged upstream of the light pixels, a light focal point of the light distribution being arranged displaceably depending on the control signal, and the control signal being designed in such a way that the light focal point is arranged in a right edge region and/or left edge region of the light distribution.
B60Q 1/14 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights having dimming means
A clamp relieves tension to at least one cable on an electric plug or connector. The end of the cable is in a housing for the plug or connector. At least one electric wire in the cable is connected to at least one contact on or in the plug or connector. The clamp encompasses the housing and the cable. A pressed fit connection is obtained between the cable and a clamping part of the clamp such that forces acting on the cable are deflected into the housing by the clamp.
A coolant routing system for vehicles for supplying at least two devices to be cooled with at least one coolant, comprising at least one coolant distribution unit. At least one housing body with at least one housing wall and at least one channel unit, which is at least partly formed by the housing wall, are also provided. The channel unit forms two separate and separately operable coolant circuits. At least a plurality of connections for connection to the devices to be cooled and at least a plurality of electric actuator devices for controlling a flow within the separate coolant circuits are provided. The two coolant circuits are connected by a connecting channel so that at least one pressure fraction caused by changes in the volume of the coolant can be equalized between the coolant circuits. Furthermore, a method of manufacturing is also provided.
A belt drive comprises a first pulley with a first diameter and a second pulley with a second diameter as well as a belt which is arranged in each case on a lateral surface of the first and the second pulley and is configured to transmit a rotational movement of the first pulley to the second pulley. Furthermore, the belt drive has a first sensor assembly, which is arranged and configured to detect a rotational position of the first pulley, and a second sensor assembly, which is arranged and configured to detect a rotational position of the second pulley. The first diameter corresponds to a first integer multiple of a unit length and the second diameter corresponds to a second integer multiple of the same unit length, wherein the first and second integer multiples of the unit length are coprime.
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
G01B 7/315 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for testing the alignment of axes for testing wheel alignment
46.
SYSTEM FOR WATER DETECTION IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
The present invention relates to a system (200) for detection of water in an electronic device (100), the system (200) comprising: - a chromatography test band (201), - an optical sensor (203), - a processing unit (103, 205), wherein the optical sensor (203) is configured to acquire optical data of the chromatography test band (201), wherein the processing unit (103, 205) is configured to analyze the optical data acquired by the optical sensor (203) and to activate a given safety function in case the optical data differ from given reference data.
G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour
47.
HEAT PUMP SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRICALLY OPERATED VEHICLE
The invention relates to a heat pump system W for an electrically operated vehicle, comprising a coolant side and a refrigerant side, wherein the coolant side has a first flow section (10) with a first heat exchanger (12), a second flow section (20) with a second heat exchanger (22), a bypass flow section (25) for bypassing the second heat exchanger (22) in terms of flow, a third flow section (30) with a third heat exchanger (32), a fourth flow section (40), a coolant pump system K and a valve system V, wherein, in a first operating state, a coolant flow flows through the first flow section (10) with the first heat exchanger (12), then through the bypass flow section (25) and/or through the second flow section (20) with the second heat exchanger (22), and then through the fourth flow section (40), and, in a second operating state, a coolant flow flows through the first flow section (10), then through the bypass flow section (25) and/or through the second flow section (20) and then through the third flow section (30) with the third heat exchanger (32).
A lighting device for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one light source, a flat light guide, at least one optical component, and a cover disk. The lighting device is designed to be installed in the motor vehicle in such a manner that the normal on the cover disk encloses an angle not equal to 0° with the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The light guide is arranged in the lighting device in such a manner that the at least one exit surface of the light guide encloses an angle not equal to 0° with the cover disk at least in portions, such that, when installed in the motor vehicle, the normal on at least portions of the at least one exit surface of the light guide forms a smaller angle with the longitudinal direction of the vehicle than the normal on the cover disk.
Movable element (10) for a position sensor (100), in particular for a steer-by-wire system (201) for a vehicle (200), having: - at least one wing (12) for inductively detecting the position of the movable element (10), - a measurement device (20) based on a further physical measurement principle for detecting the position of the movable element (10).
G01D 5/20 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying inductance, e.g. by a movable armature
G01D 3/08 - Measuring arrangements with provision for the special purposes referred to in the subgroups of this group with provision for safeguarding the apparatus, e.g. against abnormal operation, against breakdown
B62D 5/00 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering
50.
INTEGRATED CIRCUIT FOR CONNECTING A HEADLAMP LIGHT SOURCE MODULE TO A BUS
The present invention relates to an integrated circuit (22), for example an application-specific integrated circuit, for connecting a headlamp light source module (21) of a vehicle to a bus (3) of the vehicle, wherein - the circuit has an interface (221) for connecting to the bus (3) and this first interface (221) is an Ethernet interface and - the circuit has at least one interface (222) for connecting to the headlamp light source module (1) and this at least one second interface (222) is a video interface.
B60Q 1/08 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights adjustable, e.g. remotely-controlled from inside vehicle automatically
B60Q 1/14 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights having dimming means
H05B 47/18 - Controlling the light source by remote control via data-bus transmission
H05B 47/155 - Coordinated control of two or more light sources
H05B 47/125 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the presence or movement of objects or living beings by using cameras
A vehicle system arrangement is provided. The vehicle system arrangement includes a first body on which a scanning belt with a plurality of scanning elements is fixedly arranged and a second body, which is displaceable in the direction of movement relative to the first body. A linear path sensor is arranged on the second body, which interacts with the scanning belt. The vehicle system arrangement includes an evaluation unit which is designed to determine a linear position of the first body relative to the second body as a function of the sensor signal of the linear path sensor. The linear path sensor is fixedly mounted on the second body in the direction of movement and is displaceably mounted on the second body transversely to the direction of movement.
A vehicle exterior lighting system includes at least one lighting unit and a control system. At least one temperature detected by a vehicle temperature sensor is sent to the control unit when in use, and the control unit controls performance of the at least one lighting unit based on the at least one temperature. The control system includes a temperature modeling unit provided with a temperature model for each lighting unit, which is configured to determine at least one current temperature for each lighting unit based on the at least one temperature provided by the respective temperature model.
B60Q 11/00 - Arrangement of monitoring devices for devices provided for in groups
H05B 45/56 - Circuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED] responsive to malfunctions or undesirable behaviour of LEDsCircuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED] responsive to LED lifeProtective circuits involving measures to prevent abnormal temperature of the LEDs
53.
SUPPORT COMPONENT FOR INTEGRATION INTO AN APRON OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
The present invention relates to a support component for integration into an apron of a motor vehicle, in particular into a frontend, comprising a support body for receiving at least one electrical functional unit, in particular a sensor and/or a lighting component. According to the invention, the support body is configured as a planar component and comprises a fiber reinforced plastic based on a sheet molding compound.
B60R 13/04 - Ornamental or guard stripsOrnamental inscriptive devices
B60R 16/02 - 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
B62D 25/16 - Mud-guards or wingsWheel cover panels
B62D 29/04 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof predominantly of synthetic material
A sensor for detecting a short-stroke movement, in particular for a pedal of a vehicle. The sensor has a first wing structure. A second wing structure is spaced apart from the first wing structure along a stroke direction. A sensor circuit board is provided for sensor-based detection of a movement of the first wing structure and/or second wing structure, the sensor circuit board being situated between the first wing structure and the second wing structure. A sleeve connects the first wing structure and the second wing structure, the sleeve being situated so that it is movable with respect to the sensor circuit board.
Lighting device for a motor vehicle, in particular headlamp for a motor vehicle, comprising a plurality of light sources (10) from which light (13) is emitted during operation of the lighting device, collimating optics (11) through which the light (13) emitted by the light sources (10) at least partially passes during operation of the lighting device, and a secondary optics (12) through which, during operation of the lighting device, the light (13) emanating from the collimating optics (11) passes at least partially, the secondary optics (12) having an entrance surface (16) and an exit surface (17) for the light (13) emanating from the collimating optics (11), wherein the lighting device is arranged so that the light (13) emanating from the collimation optics (11), when it strikes the entrance surface (16) of the secondary optics (12), makes an angle (α) not equal to 0° with the normal (19) to the entrance surface (16) of the secondary optics (12) with respect to a first direction (X) which, in the state of the lighting device installed in the motor vehicle, corresponds to the transverse direction of the motor vehicle.
F21S 41/147 - Light emitting diodes [LED] the main emission direction of the LED being angled to the optical axis of the illuminating device
F21S 41/265 - Composite lensesLenses with a patch-like shape
F21S 41/20 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
56.
ELECTRICAL UNIT HAVING AN ELECTRICAL MODULE ARRANGED ON A COVER PLATE OR A COVER PLATE ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD OF MOUNTING THE COVER PLATE OR THE COVER PLATE ASSEMBLY
The present invention relates to an electrical unit, in particular a lighting device or a sensor device of a motor vehicle, having a cover plate or a cover plate assembly. At least one electrical module is arranged on the cover plate or the cover plate assembly, in particular a heating module, a light module or a sensor module. The electrical module is operable by a separate control unit. A housing of the unit has at least two pockets into which electrical contacts of the control unit enter. The cover plate or the cover plate assembly has at least two pins on which electrical contacts of the electrical module are arranged, wherein the pins project into the pockets and are connected thereto by an electrically conductive joining means in a substance-to-substance bonding manner in such a way that an electrical connection is formed between the electrical module and the control unit.
H01R 4/04 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation using electrically conductive adhesives
H05B 3/84 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields
A method for determining an angle of arrival and/or a direction of arrival of an electromagnetic wave from a mobile device to a receiving unit, in particular a UWB receiver. The receiving unit includes at least two receiving antennas, For determining the angle of arrival and/or the direction of arrival, a phase difference of arrival between signal responses at the receiving antennas is ascertained. The phase difference of arrival is ascertained at such a location in the signal responses that is still situated in the signal responses prior to a particular midpoint of a first signal path.
G01S 3/46 - Systems for determining direction or deviation from predetermined direction using antennas spaced apart and measuring phase or time difference between signals therefrom, i.e. path-difference systems
A vehicle with a multimodal trunk lid. The multimodal trunk lid is mounted in a first mode of operation around a first pivot point located at one end of the multimodal trunk lid on a vehicle body in a way that it can be pivoted into a first open position. The multimodal trunk lid is also mounted on the vehicle body in a second mode of operation so that it can be moved translationally to a second open position.
The invention relates to a housing for an electric or electronic device. The housing includes a housing lower part, which is made of metal and is designed as a heat sink for dissipating heat generated by the device. At least two rivet pins are formed in one piece with the housing lower part. The housing includes at least one circuit board on which the device is formed in the form of electric and/or electronic components and conductor tracks. The circuit board is mounted in the housing lower part. The housing also includes a shielding plate for shielding against electromagnetic radiation and a housing upper part for closing the housing. The housing lower part, the circuit board, the shielding plate, and the housing upper part are sealingly connected to one another by forming rivet heads on the rivet pins.
A vehicle that includes at least one UWB transmitting antenna unit that is configured to emit a radio signal pulse in a defined transmission frequency range, at least one UWB receiving antenna unit that is configured to receive radio signals in the transmission frequency range, and a processing unit that is configured to evaluate the signal strength pattern of the radio signal received by the UWB receiving antenna unit. The processing unit includes a precipitation detection module that is designed to ascertain precipitation based on a signal strength pattern of the radio signal received by the UWB receiving antenna unit.
A sensor assembly, for monitoring the structure of a housing structure for holding fluid or solid media with an outer casing, has a central control unit designed to generate and receive structure-borne sound signal patterns. The sensor assembly includes at least one transmitter unit separated spatially from the central control unit. The at least one transmitter unit is designed to generate and receive structure-borne sound signal patterns. The central control unit has at least one evaluation unit for evaluating the structure-borne sound signal patterns emitted by the transmitter units.
A running light for a vehicle includes at least one light source, a number of first optical waveguides on a first side, a number of second optical waveguides on a second side opposite the first side. One of the first waveguides emits light from the at least one light source in both the main beam direction, which runs along a main axis orthogonal to a secondary axis connecting the first side and second side, as well as in a first area toward the number of second waveguides. The second waveguide emits the light from the at least one light source in both the main beam direction and in a second area toward the number of first waveguides.
F21S 41/20 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
F21S 43/20 - Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
F21S 43/236 - Light guides characterised by the shape of the light guide
F21S 43/242 - Light guides characterised by the emission area
F21W 102/13 - Arrangement or contour of the emitted light for high-beam region or low-beam region
A vehicle comprising at least one transmitting antenna unit which is configured to transmit a radio signal impulse in a defined transmission frequency range. At least one receiving antenna unit is configured to receive radio signals in the defined transmission frequency range. A computing unit is configured to monitor the signal strength curve of the radio signal received by the receiving antenna unit. The computing unit has a vehicle counting module, which is designed to detect the vehicles passing the vehicle on the basis of the signal strength curve and to add them together to a count value.
In a sensor apparatus for detecting deposits, in particular water deposits such as moisture deposits and/or ice deposits on a windowpane, in particular on the inside of a motor vehicle window, with a radiation emitter for irradiating the windowpane and with a radiation receiver for detecting the radiation intensity of the radiation reflected back from the windowpane, and wherein at least one optical body with at least one radiation guidance element is assigned to the radiation emitter and/or the radiation receiver, it is provided as essential to the invention that the radiation guidance element has at least two segments, that each segment has at least one refractive surface, and that the refractive surfaces are arranged facing the radiation emitter and/or the radiation receiver.
maxmax) in a region (14) within said light distribution, has an illumination width (A5) that is greater than an illumination width (A1) that results when the light source unit (1) is imaged by an optical unit (2.1) with distortion-free imaging.
The present invention relates to a light guide for a lighting element, wherein the light guide comprises a lighting body, wherein the lighting body comprises an interface for coupling in light beams.
A damper for a pedal of a vehicle, comprising a hollow body for receiving a medium and a valve. The body is compressible or expandable from an idle position. The valve is designed to allow the medium to flow into and/or out of the body. The inflow and/or the outflow of the medium being controlled by the valve such that during the compression of the body from the idle position, the outflow of the medium takes place rapidly and, upon the return to the idle position, the inflow of the medium takes place slowly or such that during the expansion of the body from the idle position, the inflow of the medium takes place rapidly and, upon the return to the idle position, the outflow of the medium takes place slowly. A pedal and system are also provided.
G05G 5/05 - Means for returning or tending to return controlling members to an inoperative or neutral position, e.g. by providing return springs or resilient end-stops
B60K 26/02 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion-unit control devices in vehicles of initiating means or elements
A method for constructing a force sensor group is provided. An expansion body is provided that has integrated force sensor elements. A printed circuit board is provided having electronic components that are configured to receive measurement signals from the force sensor elements. The printed circuit board is electrically connected to the force sensor elements of the expansion body. The electrical connections are protected by applying a potting compound to the electrical connections. Media-tight overmolding of the printed circuit board is performed and at least sections of the expansion body to seal the electronic components and the force sensor elements or to seal and to mechanically protect the electronic components and the force sensor elements.
G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluidsMeasuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
69.
LOCKING DEVICE FOR A CHARGING SOCKET UNIT AND A CHARGING SOCKET UNIT
The invention relates to a locking device for a charging socket unit. The locking device includes an electromotive actuator, a first locking means operable by means of the actuator, with a locking pin for locking a charging plug to a charging socket of the charging socket unit, and a second locking means operable by means of the actuator and configured to lock a socket cover of the charging socket unit.
E05B 81/16 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on locking elements for locking or unlocking action
A method for monitoring a circuit, in particular in order to make possible a predictive maintenance. At least one parameter is measured at least at one measurement position. The at least at one measurement position is located on or in the circuit. The at least one parameter is acquired. At least one actual value is calculated based on the at least one parameter. A deviation of the at least one actual value is determined from a target value. An analysis of the deviation is performed. An analysis result is output based on the analysis.
The invention proposes a method for identifying a rotor position of a rotor element (30) of a motor vehicle depending on a sensor signal from a sensor unit (32). The method comprises an initialization phase (10) and a subsequent determination phase (20), wherein the initialization phase (10) comprises the following steps: a) determining the first angular position (13) of the rotor element depending on the sensor signal (11), b) ascertaining a raw value (14) of the first angular position (13), c) storing (15) the sensor signal (11) in a data collection area (17) depending on the raw value of the first angular position (13), d) repeating steps a) - c) until the raw value of the first angular position has covered at least a portion of a rotation region (R), and e) ascertaining (22) a correction value (21) depending on the data collection area (17), and wherein the determination phase (20) comprises the following steps: I) determining the first angular position (13) of the rotor element depending on the sensor signal (11), II) ascertaining error information (19) relating to an expected angular error depending on the raw value of the first angular position and the correction value (21), and III) determining (18) the rotor position of the rotor element (30) depending on the error information (19).
G01D 5/244 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing characteristics of pulses or pulse trainsMechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means generating pulses or pulse trains
G01D 18/00 - Testing or calibrating apparatus or arrangements provided for in groups
A lighting device comprising a first light unit having a light source and a first flat light guide having a linear light coupling surface and a light decoupling surface. A second light unit has a light source and a second flat light guide having a linear light coupling surface and a linear light decoupling surface. The first flat light guide and the second flat light guide are connected to each other in a single piece to form a light guide element. Opposite flat sides of the first light guide and opposite flat sides of the second light guide intersect in an intersection area. The first flat light guide has a deflection section between a first flat section and a second flat section of the first flat light guide. The first flat light guide and the second flat light guide form a U-shaped light guide element in a transverse plane.
The invention relates to a headlight with a light source unit and a lens arrangement which is arranged at a predetermined distance from the light source unit for generating a predetermined light image, with a printed circuit board to which the light source unit is electrically contacted, and with a holding device for holding the lens arrangement on a body which is firmly connected to the printed circuit board. A distance adjustment device includes an actuating element which moves in the direction of an optical axis and which engages the light source unit and the printed circuit board, an actuator which can be brought into operative interconnection with the actuating element for adjusting the same, and a control device for controlling the actuator such that the actuating element is moved by in the direction of the optical axis until the currently generated light image corresponds to a predetermined light image.
F21S 41/657 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on light sources by moving light sources
F21S 41/143 - Light emitting diodes [LED] the main emission direction of the LED being parallel to the optical axis of the illuminating device
F21S 41/151 - Light emitting diodes [LED] arranged in one or more lines
F21S 41/19 - Attachment of light sources or lamp holders
74.
ELECTRIC MOTOR FOR AN ACTUATOR AND AN ACTUATOR WITH SUCH AN ELECTRIC MOTOR
An electric motor is proposed for an actuator. The electric motor comprises a stator with a ring and a plurality of electromagnets, each of which has a coil core and a coil wound around the corresponding coil core, a rotor with a rotor axis arranged in the stator, and a bearing with a bearing axis for a gearwheel. The electromagnets are arranged next to one another on a circular path, wherein the circular path has at least one circular arc opening. The bearing axis is arranged in the at least one circular arc opening parallel to the rotor axis.
An X-by-wire control system of a motor vehicle for the control of a main function of the motor vehicle and a secondary function of the motor vehicle which is rated lower by the safety standard to be met in comparison with the main function. The main function can be carried out via a main function assembly of the motor vehicle and the secondary function can be carried out via a secondary function assembly of the motor vehicle, which is spatially separated from the main function assembly. At least one sensor of the secondary function assembly is functionally assigned to the main function. This at least one sensor of the secondary function assembly assigned to the main function on the one hand is only in power supply connection with the main function assembly for supplying operating energy to this sensor and on the other hand in signal exchange connection.
The invention relates to a heat pump system for an electrically operated vehicle, comprising a coolant side for circulating a coolant and a refrigerant side, which is separate in terms of flow from the coolant side, for circulating a refrigerant, wherein the coolant side and the refrigerant side are heat-transmittingly connected, and wherein the coolant side has four flow sections (10, 20, 30, 40) for the coolant, a valve system for distributing the coolant, and two coolant branches (Z1, Z2), wherein the heat pump system is designed in such a manner that, in a first operating state, a coolant flow (1A) flows through the flow section (10), the flow section (20), through the coolant branch (Z1), through the coolant branch (Z2) and through the flow section (40), while a coolant flow (1B) flows through the flow section (30), and that, in a second operating state, a coolant flow (2A) flows through the flow section (10), through the coolant branch (Z2) and through the flow section (40), while a coolant flow (2B) flows through the flow section (20), through the coolant branch (Z1) and through the flow section (30).
A lighting module for use in a lighting device for a vehicle includes at least one projection module for generating a light distribution in the vehicle's environment. At least one light source module is also provided. The projection module contains numerous projection units. The light source module contains numerous light source units. Each projection unit contains at least one projection lens. Each projection unit is dedicated to at least one light source unit. At least two projection lenses from at least two different projection units have different focal lengths.
B60Q 1/08 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights adjustable, e.g. remotely-controlled from inside vehicle automatically
F21S 41/20 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
F21S 41/663 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on light sources by switching light sources
A sensor apparatus has at least one sensor element, with at least one data conducting interface, with at least one power supply device and with at least one carrier structure, in which it is provided as essential to the invention that the carrier structure forms at least two segments and that the segments are connected flexibly to each other. For a method for producing a sensor apparatus, a carrier structure is provided, segments are produced from the carrier structure, and flexible connections are formed between the segments.
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
A surface light guide for a light of a motor vehicle. The surface light guide includes a light coupling section which is directly or indirectly connected to a light decoupling section. The light decoupling section includes a first flat side, a second flat side which is arranged opposite to the first flat side, a light decoupling surface which is arranged on the first flat side, and a decoupling structure which is arranged on the first flat side or on the second flat side. The decoupling structure has a plurality of individual and spaced-apart light decoupling elements. The decoupling structure deflects light rays which are coupled in by an illuminant so that deflected light rays are emitted through the light decoupling surface. The light coupling section couples in light rays from the illuminant and mixes the coupled-in light rays.
An accelerator pedal device for an x-by-wire system of a motor vehicle, having a housing, a pedal lever, which is rotatably mounted on the housing via a first bearing and via a second bearing which is axially spaced from the first bearing, and a load component which is designed in such a way that the pedal lever is radially loaded by the load component at the bearings, wherein both bearings are formed by a bearing surface of the pedal lever and a corresponding mating bearing surface of the housing, and wherein the bearing surface and the corresponding mating bearing surface of one of the bearings or both bearings are made conical on one side in the axial direction or one of the bearing is made conical on both sides.
A circuit arrangement for a light having: an input for connection to a supply network; an adjustable voltage source, an input of the voltage source; a matrix of LEDs connected to the output of the voltage source; and a control unit to which the control connection of the voltage source is connected. The circuit arrangement has series circuits including at least one LED and one adjustable current source. The series circuits are connected in parallel, thus forming the matrix. The voltage source adjusts its output voltage to the setpoint voltage value provided by the control connection by the control unit. The control unit has an input for reading in: status information about the temperature in the matrix; measurement values for temperatures of the LEDs; measurement values for the voltages across the current sources; measurement values for the voltage across the matrix; and measurement values for the voltages at the LEDs.
H05B 45/34 - Voltage stabilisationMaintaining constant voltage
B60Q 1/04 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights
A headlamp includes adjacent light sources. A collimator contains adjacent collimating lenses, each with an entry and an exit surface. A secondary optical element has at least one transparent substrate with an entry and an exit surface. Two sections are adjacent to one another on the substrate. An array of cylindrical lenses is placed in a first section, and there is no array of cylindrical lenses in a second section. The light emitted from one light source to pass successively through the entry and exit surfaces of one of the collimating lenses and then through one of the sections of the secondary optical element. An array of refractive structures is placed in the second section, each of which contains a prism on the entry and exit surfaces. The refractive structures cause the light exiting the collimator to pass successively through both prisms of one of the refractive structures.
The invention relates to a headlamp for vehicles with a light source for emitting a light beam and with an optical unit containing a projection lens which deflects a first part of the light beam for generation of a light distribution with a light/dark boundary. A second part of the light beam emitted by the light source is guided in an area above the light/dark boundary of the light distribution for detection of high-mounted traffic signs. The projection lens is configured as a Fresnel lens which comprises arch-shaped first usable edges in an upper half space and in a lower half space for deflection of the first part of the light beam, and which comprises a number of arch-shaped second usable edges exclusively in the upper half space for passage of the second part of the light beam therethrough.
The invention relates to a Method of manufacturing an injection mould insert (1000), especially for injection moulding of optical components of automotive lighting devices, comprising at least the following steps: • - providing (100) an insert body (1), • - forming (200) a dedicated surface topography (12) into a surface (11) of the insert body (1), and • - electroless plating (300) the surface (11) of the insert body (1) by a nickel-dispersion coating (2) comprising polytetrafluoroethylene particles (23) dispersed in a nickel matrix (22).
A refrigerant system for an electric vehicle, comprising a compressor, at least one condenser, at least one expansion device and an evaporator. The aforementioned components interacting in the manner of a heat pump when the refrigerant system is in an operating state. The refrigerant system has a distribution module for fluidically connecting the aforementioned components and for distributing a refrigerant circulating in the refrigerant system. The distribution module comprising a first module part disposed fluidically between a compressor outlet of the compressor and a condenser inlet of the at least one condenser and a second module part disposed fluidically between a condenser outlet of the at least one condenser and a compressor inlet of the compressor. The first module part being substantially thermally insulated from the second module part by at least one insulating part of the distribution module.
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
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DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE OVERALL HEIGHT OF A VEHICLE WITH A TRANSPORT ELEMENT MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE HAVING A DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE OVERALL HEIGHT A VEHICLE
The invention relates to a device for determining the overall height of a vehicle (10) with a transport element (12) arranged on the vehicle (10), having a sensing device (22) for sensing the transport element (12), and an evaluation unit (30) which is connected in terms of signalling to the sensing device (22), wherein the evaluation unit (30) is embodied such that the overall height (HG) of the vehicle (10) with the mounted transport element (12) is able to be determined from the signals of the sensing device (22), wherein the sensing device (22) has at least one UWB sensor (241, 242, 243) clearly arranged in a vehicle coordinate system, and a UWB tag (26) that is able to be coupled to the UWB sensor (241, 242, 243), wherein the UWB sensor (241, 242, 243) is arranged on the vehicle (10) and the UWB tag (26) is arranged on the transport element (12), wherein the evaluation unit (30) is embodied such that, as a result of the UWB tag (26) being coupled to the UWB sensor (241, 242, 243), the position of the UWB tag (26) in the vehicle coordinate system is determined, and the overall height (HG) of the vehicle (10) is determined on the basis thereof.
G01C 5/00 - Measuring heightMeasuring distances transverse to line of sightLevelling between separated pointsSurveyors' levels
B60K 28/08 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the cargo, e.g. overload
The invention relates to a rotational angle detection assembly comprising an inductive detection device (30) for detecting the rotational angle of a shaft (100) which can be rotated about a rotational axis (D), wherein the inductive detection device (30) has an induction rotor (36), a stator (34), and an electronic circuit (38); and a magnetic detection device (20) for detecting the rotational angle of the shaft (100) which can be rotated about the rotational axis (D). The magnetic detection device (20) has a magnetic field sensor (22) and a permanent magnet (24), and the permanent magnet (24) and the induction rotor (36) are arranged coaxially to each other in a rotationally fixed manner on the shaft (100).
G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
G01D 5/20 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying inductance, e.g. by a movable armature
G01D 5/56 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using means specified in two or more of groups , , , , and using electric or magnetic means
A lighting device for vehicles having a light source unit and having an optical unit that contains a reflector with at least one reflector surface for creating a specified light distribution, wherein the light source unit has a first light source that is arranged in a focal point region of the reflector surface. A second light source is arranged outside the focal point region of the reflector surface. A lens is arranged ahead of the reflector surface in the direction of light emission. The second light source is arranged outside the focal point region such that the light emitted by the second light source strikes a lens segment of the lens which a light emitted by the first light source and reflected by the reflector surface does not strike, so that all lens segments of the lens are illuminated.
F21S 41/67 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on reflectors
F21S 41/148 - Light emitting diodes [LED] the main emission direction of the LED being angled to the optical axis of the illuminating device the main emission direction of the LED being perpendicular to the optical axis
F21S 41/365 - Combinations of two or more separate reflectors successively reflecting the light
F21S 41/37 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by reflectors characterised by their material, surface treatment or coatings
F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
A convex-concave Fresnel-lens (100) for a lighting unit (22) of a vehicle (20) is provided. The convex-concave Fresnel-lens (100) comprises a convex input surface (14) and a concave output surface (12). The concave output surface (12) comprises a Fresnel structure (18). The concave output surface (12) has a first radius of curvature (R1) and the convex input surface (14) has a second radius of curvature (R2). The convex input surface (14) is configured to be oriented towards a light source (19) of the lighting unit (22).
It is provided a concave-convex Fresnel-lens (100) for a lighting unit (22) of a vehicle (20). The concave-convex Fresnel-lens (100) comprises a convex output surface (14) and a concave input surface (12). The convex output surface (14) comprises a Fresnel structure (18). The concave input surface (12) has a first radius of curvature (R1) and the convex output surface (14) has a second radius of curvature (R2). The concave input surface (12) is configured to be oriented towards a light source of the lighting unit (22).
A projection lens has a substrate made of a transparent material, which has a light entry surface for the light exiting a primary optical element in a headlamp. A light emission surface is opposite the light entry surface. A Fresnel structure is formed on the substrate, which contains numerous coaxial annular steps, each of which has an emission surface and a diffractive surface. The emission surface is that part of the step through which light passes. The diffractive surface is that part of the step that is not configured for light to pass through it. At least one of the diffractive surfaces is curved.
A lens system for a headlamp module for a motor vehicle is provided. The lens system includes a base body, a lens device, an aperture device, and a lens brightening device. The base body, the lens device, the aperture device, and the lens brightening device are arranged relative to one another along a light axis of the lens system, wherein the lens device has a primary light area and a secondary light area, wherein the aperture device limits light beams along the light axis to the primary light area, wherein the lens brightening device is directs light beams along the light axis into the secondary light area for brightening the secondary light area, and wherein the aperture device and the lens brightening device are jointly designed. Furthermore, the invention relates to a headlamp module for a motor vehicle, the headlamp module comprising a lens system.
F21S 41/40 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by screens, non-reflecting members, light-shielding members or fixed shades
A lighting device for a vehicle comprises at least one light source, a fastening means, a control device adapted and arranged to control the light source, and a shielding adapted to electromagnetically shield the control device or parts of the control device. The shielding is arranged to be held on the fastening means.
The present invention relates to a control unit (4) for a control system (2) of a motor vehicle (1) for controlling at least one function of the motor vehicle (1). The control unit (4) comprises at least one computing unit (6, 8, 10) for evaluating output signals provided to the control unit (4) from at least one sensor (12, 14) of the control system (2), said sensor corresponding to said function, and for controlling power electronics (16, 18) of an actuator (20, 22) of the control system (2) by means of control signals according to the aforementioned output signals in order to perform said function of the motor vehicle (1), said actuator corresponding to said function. The control unit (4) is in the form of only a single control unit (4) of the control system (2). The control unit (4) has a total of three computing units (6, 8, 10) and is designed and configured such that, only by means of said control unit (4), a main function and a secondary function of the motor vehicle (1) can be controlled, irrespective of an error in only one of the three computing units (6, 8, 10).
Proposed is a DC-DC converter (100) comprising: a transformer (1); an input circuit (2) that is configured to receive an input DC voltage (Ueg) and to provide an input AC voltage (Uew) to the transformer (1); and an output circuit (3) that is configured to receive an output AC voltage (Uaw) from the transformer (1) and to provide an output DC voltage (Uag), wherein a leakage inductance estimating device (4) is provided which is configured to determine and/or to receive operating parameters (P-De, P-T, P-Ie1, P-Ie2, P-Ueg, P-Da, P-Uag) of the input circuit (2) and of the output circuit (3) and, on the basis of the operating parameters (P-De, P-T, P-Ie1, P-Ie2, P-Ueg, P-Da, P-Uag), to determine a leakage inductance parameter (P-L) that estimates a leakage inductance of the transformer (1).
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
H02M 3/00 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output
The invention relates to a control device (4) for a monitoring system (2) of a motor vehicle (1), said control device comprising at least one computing unit (6, 8, 10, 60, 62) for evaluating output signals, supplied to the control device (4) and originating from a sensor (12, 14) corresponding to a function, and for controlling power electronics (40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50) of an actuator (20, 22) corresponding to said function by means of control signals depending on the aforementioned output signals, wherein the control device (4) is designed as merely a single control device (4) of the monitoring system (2), wherein the control device (4) has a total of three FOC computing units (6, 8, 10) and is designed in such a way that, exclusively by means of said control device (4), a primary function and a secondary function of the motor vehicle (1) can be monitored during normal operation of the control device (4), in which all three FOC computing units (6, 8, 10) are functioning properly, and the aforementioned primary function can be monitored during an emergency operation of the control device (4), in which only one of the three FOC computing units (6, 8, 10) is functioning properly.
A control unit includes a first layer having a printed circuit board (PCB), a second layer having a PCB, and a solid member having a heatsink sandwiched in a space between the first layer and the second layer. The second layer is arranged, in a direction of gravity, above the first layer and is connected to the first layer via a flexible member carrying power tracks. The first layer is a power board and the second layer is a logic board. The solid member includes a number of holes to allow hot air to stream through the solid member.
A headlamp for a motor vehicle includes at least one light source, and an optical assembly containing numerous optical components. The optical assembly shapes light from the at least one light source and project it into the area in front of the motor vehicle such that a low beam light distribution is generated by the headlamp. The low beam light distribution has a light/dark boundary and a portion of light for obtaining an OS function above this light/dark boundary. A refractive structure deflects light passing through the refractive structure to obtain the OS function in the area above the light/dark boundary. One of the optical components contains an array of cylindrical lenses. The refractive structure is formed on the optical component that has the array of cylindrical lenses.
F21S 41/255 - Lenses with a front view of circular or truncated circular outline
F21S 41/143 - Light emitting diodes [LED] the main emission direction of the LED being parallel to the optical axis of the illuminating device
F21S 41/151 - Light emitting diodes [LED] arranged in one or more lines
F21W 102/135 - Arrangement or contour of the emitted light for high-beam region or low-beam region the light having cut-off lines, i.e. clear borderlines between emitted regions and dark regions
99.
LIGHT MODULE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A LIGHT MODULE
A light module for a motor vehicle lighting device, at least comprising an LED lamp, metal conductor tracks for electrically contacting the LED lamp, a carrier body on which the LED lamp and the conductor tracks are arranged, and a metal heat sink. The carrier body being form-fittingly connected to the heat sink. The carrier body comprises an electrically insulating and thermally conductive composite material.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL COMPRISING A ROTATIONAL POSITION SENSOR WITH A ROTATIONAL AXIS SENSOR AND A PIVOTAL ACTUATION ELEMENT WITH AN ACTUATION ROTATIONAL AXIS
An accelerator pedal includes a rotational position sensor, and a pivotal actuation element coupled to a rotor in the rotational position sensor to rotate the rotor in the rotational position sensor in relation to a stator in the rotational position sensor. The actuation element is pivotally supported such that it can pivot about am actuation rotational axis. The rotor in the rotational position sensor is rotationally supported such that it can rotate about a sensor rotational axis. The actuation rotational axis and the sensor rotational axis are different axes, and there is a gearing between the actuation element and the rotor that converts a pivoting of the actuation element into a rotation of the rotor.
B60K 26/02 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion-unit control devices in vehicles of initiating means or elements
G01D 5/02 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using mechanical means
