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
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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
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 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.
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
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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
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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
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
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SURFACE LIGHT GUIDE FOR A LAMP OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AND LAMP FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
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.
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
44.
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
A circuit system, a method, a computer program product, as well as a non-volatile, computer-readable storage medium, which may be used, for example, for radar, lidar, or camera systems. The circuit system comprises single logic chips, the at least two single logic chips being connected to each other by a switch to facilitate a data processing by the at least two individual logic chips by a combination of the particular memories and computing units.
The invention relates to a coolant system (4) for an electric vehicle for circulating a liquid coolant, comprising a plurality of components (12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 30, 34) though which the coolant can flow and which can be connected to one another in a coolant-conducting manner by means of at least one valve (26) and coolant lines (32), wherein the plurality of components are arranged in a distributed manner on at least two coolant circuits (6, 8) of the coolant system (4), said coolant circuits being able to be connected and disconnected in a coolant-conducting manner by means of at least one valve (26), wherein only one single compensation vessel (50) is arranged in only one of the coolant circuits (8). The coolant system (4) is designed such that this coolant circuit (8), at least in one operating state of the coolant system (4), is disconnected in a flow-conducting manner from at least one other coolant circuit (6) of the at least two coolant circuits (6, 8) by means of the at least one valve (26) and this other coolant circuit (6), in this operating state, can be connected or is connected only in a pressure-compensating manner to the coolant circuit (8) having the compensation vessel (50) by means of a pressure compensation device (52).
B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
F16K 11/085 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only taps or cocks with cylindrical plug
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
48.
CALIBRATING TOOL FOR A SELECTIVE SOLDERING UNIT, SELECTIVE SOLDERING INSTALLATION AND CALIBRATING METHOD
The present invention relates to a calibrating tool (1) for calibrating a selective soldering installation (100) comprising a workpiece-carrier unit (2), for receiving at least one or more workpieces (3), and at least one workpiece, such as a circuit board (4), and at least one measuring unit (3a), wherein the measuring unit (3a) is designed as a distance-measuring unit (5), which can be received within the workpiece-carrier unit (2) and is intended for calibrating a distance (2b) of a supporting surface (2a) of the workpiece-carrier unit (2) from at least one soldering nozzle (6) of a soldering unit (101), or as at least one temperature-measuring unit (7), which can be received within the workpiece-carrier unit (2) and is intended for calibrating at least one heating output of a preheating unit (102), or as at least one wave-height-measuring unit (8), which can be received within the workpiece-carrier unit (2) and is intended for calibrating the wave height (9) at at least one soldering nozzle (6) of the soldering unit (101).
A device for the automated production of screw connections. An articulated arm robot has an output element and an end member. A screwdriving tool unit is rotatable about an effector axis via the output element. A profile shaft with a screw blade arranged at the end of it and a hub. The profile shaft and the hub are connected to each other in a form-fitting manner in the circumferential direction. The profile shaft can be displaced along the effector axis relative to the hub. A linear drive unit is mounted at the end member and comprises a working element which can be driven to an axial displacement parallel to the effector axis. A fastener is rigidly connected to the working element and connected to the profile shaft by a rotary bearing so that the profile shaft can be displaced along the effector axis by the linear drive unit.
A housing for a vehicle device, the housing at least comprising at least one metal housing lower part having a housing lower part edge having a first joining surface. At least one metal housing upper part has a housing upper part edge having a second joining surface. The housing upper part edge having the second joining surface arranged on the housing lower part edge having the first joining surface so as to form a joint to one another. A seal is arranged in the joint, and the housing upper part edge is integrally bonded to the housing lower part edge at least at one welding portion of the housing via a beam welding process in the joint at least for mechanical stabilization of the housing.
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
H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
A signal light for vehicles has first and second light sources emitting first and second light beams. An optical waveguide contains an entry section with a light entry surface for the light beams. A focusing surface focuses the light from the light sources in a direction (L) in which the light is guided. A deflection section contains a deflecting surface where all of the light is deflected at a deflection angle. In a waveguide section, the light undergoes total internal reflection at an outer surface of the waveguide section, guiding it in the light guidance direction (L) to a light emission surface on the waveguide section. The light sources are placed such that the beams strike the same light entry surface. The light beams are diffused in relation to one another at a diffusion angle difference (Δφ), and the different diffusions of the beams cancel each other out.
A method for detecting the position of a rotor element on the basis of a sensor signal of a sensor unit in order to detect a first angular position of the rotor element. The angular position relating to a repeating sub-section of a rotation of the rotor element within a rotational range. A computer program product and a sensor device are also provided.
A lighting device for vehicles, comprising a housing containing a light source and an optical unit. The optical unit has a microstructured surface having a plurality of microstructure elements. The microstructure elements are formed from a limited selection of microstructure elements formed differently in at least two extension directions of the surface.
A vehicle trim part with a lighting function can comprise an at least partially light transmitting cover layer and a light emitting light system for at least partially emitting light towards the cover layer. A carrier can be arranged between the light emitting light system and the cover layer. The carrier can comprise a plurality of recesses and a plurality of through holes, each being arranged on a surface of the carrier facing the cover layer and open towards the cover layer, and wherein the plurality of recesses are closed towards the light emitting light system and the plurality of through holes being open towards the light emitting light system.
F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
B60Q 3/54 - Lighting devices embedded in interior trim, e.g. in roof liners
B60Q 3/62 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides
56.
COOLANT SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE, AND THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
A coolant system for an electric vehicle for circulating a liquid coolant, comprising a plurality of components through which the coolant can flow. The components can be connected to one another, at least in at least one subset, in a coolant-conducting manner via valves and via coolant lines. Only a single multi-way valve and a single non-return valve are arranged in such a way that one of the components and another of the components can be fluidically connected to one another only via a further component, designed as a coolant pump, and via a predetermined switching state of the multi-way valve to permit a flow through the multi-way valve and the non-return valve independently of the rest of the components. A thermal management system is also provided.
B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
H01M 10/6568 - Liquids characterised by flow circuits, e.g. loops, located externally to the cells or cell casings
H01M 10/663 - Heat-exchange relationships between the cells and other systems, e.g. central heating systems or fuel cells the system being an air-conditioner or an engine
57.
Method for constructing an optical functional unit
A method is provided for constructing an optical functional unit that has an optical component. The optical component has a surface, on which an opaque coating is applied, through which light passes. Portions of the opaque coating are removed from the surface forming at least one window through which the light from at least one light source can pass. A frame is provided that has at least two reference points. The optical component is placed on the frame. The reference points are detected on the frame with an optical sensor. The positions of the windows are calculated on the surface through which light passes in relation to the reference points with a control unit. Portions of the opaque coating are removed using a laser beam source to create the at least one window. The light module is placed in alignment with the reference points on the frame.
This invention relates to a lighting device for vehicles having a housing, which is arranged in a corner region of a vehicle, having a light-permeable lens which closes off an opening of the housing, wherein a light module with a light source and with an optical unit for generating a predetermined light distribution is arranged in the housing and wherein a side marker reflex reflector extending in the main beam direction of the lighting device and containing reflex reflector elements for side marking of the vehicle is arranged in the housing, wherein the side marker reflex reflector is arranged in main beam direction behind at least a part of the light module.
A method for analyzing the luminance distribution of light emanating from an illumination device for a vehicle. A digital image that corresponds to a luminance distribution of light emanating from an illumination device of a vehicle is recorded. The digital image is modified such that the modified image is a reconstruction of the luminance distribution, the reconstruction containing at least substantially still only the elements or parts of the luminance distribution that are perceptible to humans.
A display device for the interior of a vehicle comprises light sources, light guides, and holograms. The light guides are arranged next to one another and each has an entrance surface and a reflective area. Each light source emanates light that enters the entrance surface of an associated light. At least one of the holograms is arranged at or in each light guide. The light emanated by each light source enters the entrance surface of the associated light guide in a direction of the reflective area of the associated light guide, is reflected by the reflective area of the associated light guide in a direction of the hologram of the associated light guide, and interacts with the hologram of the associated light guide.
B60K 35/21 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using visual output, e.g. blinking lights or matrix displays
B60K 35/50 - Instruments characterised by their means of attachment to or integration in the vehicle
61.
METHOD FOR ACTIVATING A SENSOR SYSTEM, SENSOR SYSTEM, VEHICLE, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
A sensor system and method for activating the sensor system for transmitting at least one item of first sensor information from a first sensor channel to a first central processing unit and at least one item of second sensor information from a second sensor channel to a second central processing unit. At least one first quality value is determined relating to the functional quality of the first sensor channel at a first control unit on the basis of the first sensor information via the first central processing unit. At least one second quality value is determined relating to the functional quality of the second sensor channel at a second control unit on the basis of the second sensor information via the second central processing unit. A comparison is performed of the first quality value and the second quality value. The sensor system is activated based on the comparison.
B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systemsSignal devices
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
A headlamp for vehicles comprising a light module containing an image generator unit and an optical unit and comprising an actuation device containing an actuation signal for actuating the image generator unit depending on an operating parameter of the vehicle so that a driving course light distribution is imaged on a roadway. The driving course light distribution has a curved guide line with a radius of curvature during cornering of the vehicle. The image generator unit has a plurality of individually actuatable light-emitting elements and an actuation signal is generated so that the light-emitting elements provided for generating the driving course light distribution are deactivated or partially deactivated if the radius of the curved guide line o be imaged during cornering of the vehicle is smaller than a prespecified threshold value radius of curvatures.
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
63.
METHOD FOR OPERATING A LIGHT-BASED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
A method is provided for operating a light-based driver assistance system in a motor vehicle. The driver assistance system projects a light distribution onto the road surface in front of the motor vehicle. The light distribution generates lane markings. The lane markings are two individual parallel lane markings at a distance (D) to one another that corresponds to the width of the motor vehicle. The individual lane markings do not look like a solid line.
B60K 35/21 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using visual output, e.g. blinking lights or matrix displays
The present invention relates to a light module for a lighting device of a vehicle, in particular for a headlight of a vehicle. The light module comprises a light-generating unit for emitting light, an optical unit for deforming the light emitted by the light-generating unit, and a heat sink for cooling the light-generating unit, the heat sink having a front side facing the optical unit and a rear side facing away from the optical unit, the light-generating unit being situated between the optical unit and the heat sink, the optical unit comprising at least one referencing means, and the heat sink having a recess that accommodates the referencing means on the front side facing the optical unit, and the recess being closed or substantially closed at the rear.
B60Q 1/16 - 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 illuminating the way asymmetrically
An electrical device including an input and/or an output having at least one first terminal each and one second terminal each. For reducing the current across the first terminal, at least one further first terminal electrically in parallel to the first terminal and for reducing the current across the second terminal, at least one further second terminal electrically in parallel to the second terminal. The terminals are assigned a temperature sensor that detects the temperature of the device in an area of the respective terminals.
H02H 5/04 - 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 abnormal temperature
The present invention relates to a light module for a lighting device of a vehicle, in particular for a headlight of a vehicle. The light module comprises a light-generating unit for emitting light, an optical unit for deforming the light emitted by the light-generating unit, and a heat sink for cooling the light-generating unit, the heat sink having a front side facing the optical unit and a rear side facing away from the optical unit, the light-generating unit being situated between the optical unit and the heat sink, the optical unit comprising at least one referencing means, and the heat sink having a recess that accommodates the referencing means on the front side facing the optical unit, and the recess being closed or substantially closed at the rear.
The present invention relates to a control unit (4) for a monitoring system (2) of a motor vehicle, wherein the control unit (4) comprises at least one computing unit (12, 14, 16) for evaluating output signals of at least one sensor (6, 8) of the monitoring system (2) and for actuating an electronic power system (9) of an actuator (10) of the monitoring system (2) by means of actuation signals in a manner which is dependent on these output signals, wherein the control unit (4) comprises three computing units (12, 14, 16) and is designed and configured in such a way that the output signals of the at least one sensor (6, 8) can be evaluated in parallel in all computing units (12, 14, 16) and the electronic power system (9) of the actuator (10) can be actuated by means of actuation signals of each of the computing units (12, 14, 16), and wherein, if at least two actuation signals which correspond to one another of two of the three computing units (12, 14, 16) match, the electronic power system (9) of the actuator (10) can be actuated by means of the actuation signals by at least one computing unit (12, 14; 12, 16; 14, 16) of these two computing units.
The invention relates to an arrangement for determining the aging and/or health of a circuit, of at least one component of the circuit or of at least one component connected to the circuit, wherein the arrangement comprises the circuit and means for determining the aging and/or health, wherein the means are wholly or partially part of the circuit and the means for determining the aging and/or health comprise – at least two sensors (18, 28) for capturing an electrical operating variable of the component (15, 16, 112, 25, 29, 212, 213), such as the voltage present at the component (15, 16, 112, 25, 29, 212, 213) or the current flowing through the component (15, 16, 112, 25, 29, 212, 213), and/or – at least two sensors for capturing non-electrical variables of the component (15, 16, 112, 25, 29, 212, 213) or of the environment of the components (15, 16, 112, 25, 29, 212, 213), such as temperature, insolation or air humidity, and – a computing unit (12, 14, 17, 27) for calculating the aging and/or health from the data captured by the sensors with the aid of a model, wherein the means for determining the aging and/or health furthermore comprise at least one sensor for capturing an electrical operating variable of the circuit, and/or at least one sensor for capturing non-electrical variables of the circuit.
A method for controlling headlights of a motor vehicle. The headlights are operated in a low beam mode such that a low beam distribution is emitted by the headlights. An object is detected in front of the motor vehicle during operation in the low beam mode. An automatic reduction of a light intensity distribution is triggered exclusively in a region of the low beam distribution. the size and position of which depends on a distance of the motor vehicle from the object, on a position of the object and on a width of the object.
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 47/115 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the presence or movement of objects or living beings
70.
LIGHTING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR A HIGH-DEFINITION HEADLAMP
A lighting device for a motor vehicle, in particular a high-definition headlamp, includes an imaging component that has an active surface on which light-emitting diodes or laser diodes are arranged in a matrix to generate pixels in a light distribution in a targeted manner, and a projection lens with which the light emitted from the active surface is projected outward from the motor vehicle when the lighting device is in operation. The lighting device is designed to switch the projection lens from a first setting to a second and from the second setting to the first. The projection lens has a first focal length in the first setting, and a second focal length in the second setting, which is greater than the first focal length.
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 41/63 - 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
A lighting device for vehicles has a light source and an optical waveguide, which itself includes a first optical waveguide segment with a light entry surface for light from the light source, a second optical waveguide segment with a light emission surface for the light. The emission surface has an optical structure, and a reflection segment between the first and second optical waveguide segments that has a reflective surface that reflects the light entering the optical waveguide toward the second optical waveguide segment. The light emission surface has an edge without an optical structure. The reflection surface has diffusion elements at the edge where part of the light entering the optical waveguide is deflected toward the second optical waveguide segment, and is emitted at the edge of the light emission surface in the second optical waveguide segment.
A lighting device for vehicles contains a flat optical waveguide, which has opposing flat sides and narrow sides connecting them, with numerous microstructure elements on a flat side of the optical waveguide. A number of light sources are positioned on one of the narrow sides of the optical waveguide, and a number of optical films are positioned on the light emission side of the optical waveguide. The optical films have an optical structure for deflecting light on the light emission side. At least one optical film on the side where the light enters has a structure for counteracting capillary effects.
A lighting device for a motor vehicle, has at least one light source, a flat light guide with an entry surface and at least one exit surface. At least one optical component is designed as an optical panel or optical film. The lighting device being configured so that the light generated by the at least one light source enters, at least in part, through the entry surface and into the light guide. The light entering through the entry surface exits, at least in part, from the at least one exit surface, and the light exiting the at least one exit surface of the light guide passes, at least in part, through the at least one optical component and/or is reflected by the at least one optical component. The flat light guide and/or the at least one optical component is made, at least in part, of silicone.
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
An illumination device for a vehicle includes at least one light module for producing a light distribution. The light module has at least one light emission unit with at least one light source module. The light module also has at least one reflector unit with at least one reflector element. The light module also has at least one projection unit with at least one lens element. The light emitted from the light emission unit is at least partially coupled into the projection unit via the reflector unit.
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
75.
LIGHTING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR A HIGH-DEFINITION HEADLAMP
A lighting device for a motor vehicle includes an imaging component that has an active surface on which light-emitting diodes or laser diodes are arranged in a matrix to generate pixels in a light distribution in a targeted manner, and a projection lens with which the light emitted from the active surface is projected outward from the motor vehicle when the lighting device is in operation. The lighting device varies the focal length of the projection lens in a continuous manner.
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 41/143 - Light emitting diodes [LED] the main emission direction of the LED being parallel to the optical axis of the illuminating device
A lighting device for a vehicle contains a light module with at least one light-emitting diode and a light-emitting surface lit by the at least one light-emitting diode, from which light is emitted when the lighting device is in use. The light module has an optical component containing a converter, which is between the at least one light-emitting diode and the light-emitting surface, or forms the light-emitting surface. The lighting device is designed such that the light from the at least one light-emitting diode passes through the optical component and strikes the light-emitting surface. The converter alters the wavelength spectrum of the light passing through the optical component.
F21S 41/176 - Light sources where the light is generated by photoluminescent material spaced from a primary light generating element
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 41/148 - 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 41/40 - 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, comprising at least one light source, a flat light guide with an input surface and at least one output surface. The light generated by the at least one light source enters the light guide at least partially through the input surface and exits at least partially from the at least one output surface. An LC display which has two opposing, at least partially transparent plates and a liquid crystal layer is arranged between these plates. One of the at least partially transparent plates of the LC display is formed by the flat light guide. The lighting device is configured such that the light emerging from the at least one output surface of the light guide passes at least partially through the liquid crystal layer of the LC display and subsequently through the LC display plate not formed by the light guide.
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
G02F 1/1347 - Arrangement of liquid crystal layers or cells in which the final condition of one light beam is achieved by the addition of the effects of two or more layers or cells
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
Goods & Services
Software for motor vehicle applications; Downloadable software for motor vehicle applications. Software development in the motor vehicle sector; Programming of software in the motor vehicle sector; Software customisation in the motor vehicle sector; Software consultancy in the motor vehicle sector; Updating of software in the motor vehicle sector; Maintenance of software in the motor vehicle sector; Technical software support in the motor vehicle sector; Repair of software in the motor vehicle sector; Software as a service [SaaS] in the field of motor vehicles; Rental of software in the motor vehicle sector. Licensing of software in the motor vehicle sector.
A method is provided for producing a hologram for a retroreflector. A retroreflector is provided containing numerous facets, each of which reflects light. A photosensitive recording material is applied to the retroreflector. A laser beam is generated, and numerous facets of the retroreflector are successively lit with the laser beam through the recording material, such that the laser beam is reflected by each of the facets and then passes back though the recording material. The laser beam that moves through the recording material toward the facet is a reference beam, and the laser beam reflected back by the facet forms an object beam, such that a segment of the hologram is generated in a part of the photosensitive recording material in front of each of the facets by superimposing the laser beam moving toward the facet with the reflected laser beam.
A coolant system for an electric vehicle, comprising a plurality of components through which the coolant can flow. The components being interconnectable, via at least one valve and coolant lines, so as to conduct coolant. The at least one valve being designed as merely a single multi-way valve. A component bypass line of the coolant system being arranged with respect to at least one of the components through which the coolant flows such that this component is connectable to the multi-way valve so as to conduct coolant such that, in a first switching state of the multi-way valve, the coolant can flow both through the component bypass line in a first flow direction and through this component, and, in a second switching state of the multi-way valve, the coolant can flow through the component bypass line in a second flow direction opposite to the first flow direction.
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
An apparatus for object and state recognition in a vehicle front area, including a headlamp for emitting light into the vehicle front area according to a predefined light distribution, including a camera for recording an image of the vehicle front area, including an image evaluation device for evaluating the image recorded by the camera. The image evaluation device having a smoothing routine, with the aid of which the captured image is smoothed as a raw image for the purpose of forming an intermediate image. A normalization routine with which the raw image and the intermediate image are normalized to a target image with the aid of a mathematical operation, so that the target image has normalized light intensity values, An image evaluation routine evaluates light intensity values of the target image for the purpose of recognizing a structuring and/or objects in the vehicle front area.
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
G06T 5/20 - Image enhancement or restoration using local operators
A rotation angle sensor unit for determining a rotation angle between a rotor and a stator. A housing defines a housing volume. The rotor is rotatably mounted in the housing volume. A printed circuit board has the at least one stator attached thereto. A cover for the housing encloses the printed circuit board in the housing volume. The cover has a funnel-shaped ring structure with a funnel upper side facing away from the printed circuit board and a funnel bottom side facing the printed circuit board. The funnel bottom side fixes the printed circuit board in the housing volume and presses against the printed circuit board. A cover for a rotation angle sensor unit and a method for producing a rotation angle sensor unit are also provided.
G01B 21/22 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for testing the alignment of axes
86.
METHOD, SYSTEM, HOUSING, AND PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR PRODUCING A ROTATIONAL ANGLE SENSOR UNIT
A method for producing a rotational angle sensor unit comprising a housing unit, which has a housing that defines a housing volume. A rotor is at least partly positioned in the housing volume, and a gearwheel adapted to be rotated by the rotor. A printed circuit board is positioned in the housing volume. The method has the following steps: providing an aligning structure, positioning the aligning structure on the housing unit, and positioning the printed circuit board in the housing volume using a positioning unit. The positioning unit is moved relative to the position of the aligning structure on the housing unit in order to position the printed circuit board in a specified position relative to the rotor. A system, a housing, and a printed circuit board are also provided for producing the rotational angle sensor unit.
H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
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
87.
ROTATIONAL ANGLE SENSOR UNIT AND ANTI-ROTATION DEVICE FOR A ROTATIONAL ANGLE SENSOR UNIT
A rotational angle sensor unit for determining a rotational angle between a rotor and a stator, having a housing which defines a housing volume. The rotor is rotatably mounted in the housing volume. A printed circuit board has the at least one stator secured thereto. An anti-rotation device with a main part and a plastic spring prevents a rotation of the housing relative to a stationary mounting body when the housing is positioned in a mounting volume of the mounting body. The plastic spring has a plastic spring inner face facing the main part and a plastic spring outer face facing away from the main part. The plastic spring has a wall thickness ranging between 1.8 mm and 2.5 mm between the plastic spring inner face and the plastic spring outer face. An anti-rotation device for a rotational angle sensor unit is also provided.
G01B 21/22 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for testing the alignment of axes
88.
CONDUCTOR TRACK STRUCTURE, ROTOR, ROTATION ANGLE SENSOR UNIT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A ROTOR FOR A ROTATION ANGLE SENSOR UNIT
A conductor track structure for a rotor of a rotation angle sensor comprising an annularly designed conductor track with a meander-shaped conductor track profile. At least one positioning projection projecting inwards in a radial direction for the positive and/or non-positive positioning of the conductor track structure is arranged on the conductor track in an injection molding tool. A rotor having a conductor track structure, a rotation angle sensor unit having a rotor, and a method for producing a rotor are also provided.
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
89.
METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR TESTING THE FUNCTIONALITY OF A SEMICONDUCTOR SWITCH
An arrangement for testing the functionality of a semiconductor switch that is used as a fuse in a power supply line of a load in a motor vehicle electrical system. A voltage on the load side of the semiconductor switch or the current through the semiconductor switch can be detected. A controller is connected to the output and a monitoring component is connected to an input. The controller is configured to generate a signal which is applied to the output and via which the semiconductor switch can be switched off for a defined time interval in order to test the functionality, the time interval being so short that the functionality of the load is not impaired by this switching off. The monitoring component is configured to monitor the current applied to the input during the time interval or the voltage applied to the input during the time interval.
G01R 31/327 - Testing of circuit interrupters, switches or circuit-breakers
G01R 31/00 - Arrangements for testing electric propertiesArrangements for locating electric faultsArrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere
This invention relates to a headlamp for vehicles, comprising a housing in which a light source and an optical unit are arranged for producing a specified light distribution, wherein the optical unit is arranged so as to be movable via an adjustment device with respect to a horizontal and/or vertical axis, and the adjustment device comprises a threaded screw, which is coupled via a ball joint to the housing or to a support frame fastened to the housing, and a threaded shank of the threaded screw is in threaded engagement about a rotational axis with a receiving part, wherein the receiving part is insertable into a fastening part integrally connected to the optical unit, wherein the receiving part is a locking body with a base element extending perpendicularly to the rotational axis and a plurality of locking and/or fastening means projecting from the base element.
F21S 41/60 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution
B60Q 1/068 - 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 by mechanical means
F21S 45/47 - Passive cooling, e.g. using fins, thermal conductive elements or openings
A coolant routing system for a vehicle having a plurality of coolant circuits, comprising a coolant tank configured to store a coolant, a coolant manifold assembly having a plurality of coolant tubes, which are each configured to form a part of one of the coolant circuits, a least one coolant pump configured to pump the coolant into at least one coolant circuit, a coupling device configured to introduce the coolant from the coolant tank into the coolant circuits, wherein the coupling device is at least partially formed by a wall of the coolant t and is coupled to both the at least one coolant pump and the coolant manifold assembly so that coolant can be exchanged between a interior of the coupling device and the at least one coolant pump and between the interior of the coupling device and the coolant manifold assembly.
The invention relates to a lighting module for exterior lighting of vehicles. The lighting module includes a housing with at least one light-emitting diode and/or at least one group of light-emitting diodes for generating high beam, low beam, side or marker light, parking light, turn signal light, fog light, cornering light and/or daytime running light. The lighting module includes at least one power input so that the at least one light-emitting diode or the at least one group of light-emitting diodes of the lighting module can be connected to an on-board power supply of a motor vehicle. The lighting module includes an interface for bidirectional communication, by means of which it can communicate with another identical lighting module according to the invention. The lighting module also includes a controller to process an incoming signal by means of the interface and/or to generate an outgoing signal by means of the interface.
B60Q 11/00 - Arrangement of monitoring devices for devices provided for in groups
B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
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 45/10 - Controlling the intensity of the light
H05B 45/52 - 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 in a parallel array of LEDs
93.
ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING A PUMP FOR A COOLING CIRCUIT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
An arrangement for at least one cooling circuit of a motor vehicle, wherein the arrangement has a pump that has a housing. A motor with a stator and a rotor are arranged in the housing of the pump. A pump chamber is provided in the housing and in which an impeller of the pump is arranged such that it can rotate and be driven by the motor. The impeller conveys the medium to be conveyed by the pump. The arrangement has a tank and/or a distributor device, and wherein at least a first part of the housing is formed in a part of the tank or of the distributor device of the arrangement.
A method and a device for detecting a living being, in particular a small child, in a vehicle. A transmitter provides a signal that is influenced by the living being. The influenced signal is provided to a receiver that provides the signal to a first decision module. The first decision module uses the signal to ascertain whether a vital state of a living being is present. The signal is provided to a second decision module if a living being is ascertained, wherein the second decision module ascertains whether the living being is an adult. If it is ascertained that the living being is not an adult, a warning signal is output using a signal generator. A vehicle having such a device is also provided.
B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
G01V 3/12 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with electromagnetic waves
G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
A lighting device for a motor vehicle includes numerous light sources and a collimator with numerous collimator lenses. Each collimator lens has an entry surface and an exit surface through which light from the light sources passes successively. Projection optics include a first and second transparent substrates, each with an entry surface and an exit surface. At least one array of cylindrical lenses are on the entry and/or exit surface of the first and second substrates. Light exiting the collimator first passes through the at least one array of cylindrical lenses on the first substrate and then through the at least one array of cylindrical lenses on the second substrate. The projection optics include a first array of cylindrical lenses on the first substrate, the cylinder axes of which extend in a first direction, which is horizontal when the lighting device is installed in a vehicle.
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 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
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Motorsteuergeräte für Fahrzeuge; Motorregelgeräte für Fahrzeuge; Karrosserieregelgeräte für Fahrzeuge; Getriebesteuergeräte für Fahrzeuge; Getrieberegelgeräte für Fahrzeuge; Anlasser für Brennkraftmaschinen; Lichtmaschinen; Lichtmaschinenregler; Zündkerzen; Kühler für Landfahrzeuge, Luftfahrzeuge und Wasserfahrzeuge; Kühlerverkleidungen für Landfahrzeuge, Luftfahrzeuge und Wasserfahrzeuge; Kompressoren und deren Teile; Kondensatoren; Verteilerkappen und Zündkerzenstecker; Pumpen für Scheibenwaschanlagen; Kühlmittelpumpen; Vakuumpumpen; Filter (Teile von Motoren); Montagewerkzeug (maschinell); Schalter und Schalteinrichtungen, nämlich hydraulische Schalter; Scheibenwischmotoren; Werkzeuge zur Befüllung, Montage, Demontage und Spülung von Klimaanlagen und deren Teilen. Elektrisch arbeitende Geräte zur Einstellung und Regelung der Leuchtweite von Scheinwerfern; Druckkontrollgeräte und Drehzahlkontrollgeräte; Sensoren zur Erfassung des Betriebszustandes und der Umgebung von Kraftfahrzeugen, deren Innenraum und deren Teile wie Antriebsmotoren, Fahrwerksystemen, Heizsystemen und Kühlsystemen; Glühlampenkontrollgeräte; Motortemperatursteuergeräte; Motortemperaturregelgeräte; elektrische Sitzverstellgeräte; elektrische Lenkradverstellgeräte; elektrische Spiegelverstellgeräte; Niveausteuergeräte, Niveauregelgeräte; Spannungswandler; Steckdosen, Stecker, Sicherungen; Sicherungsdosen; Kabel; Kabelbäume; Kabelverbinder; Anschlussklemmen; Sicherungseinrichtungen für Fahrzeuginsassen, nämlich Geräte zu ihrer Kontrolle, Steuerung; Geschwindigkeitsreglergeräte; Geschwindigkeitssteuerungsgeräte; Abstandswarnanlagen; Abstandsregelanlagen; Kamerasysteme zur Umgebungserfassung; Kameras, Batterien; Bordcomputer; Navigationssysteme; Starthilfekabel; Werkstattbedarf und Installationsbedarf, nämlich Batterieladegeräte, Gleichrichter, Netzgeräte, Scheinwerfereinstellgeräte, Strommessgeräte, Spannungsmessgeräte, Geräte zur Überprüfung der Fahrzeuggeometrie, Motortestgeräte zur Überprüfung der Drehzahl, des Zündzeitpunktes, des Schließwinkels und der Kompression; Quetschverbinder; Batterieklemmen; akustische und optische Signaleinrichtungen in Kombination; Geräte mit elektromechanischer, elektromagnetischer und elektronischer Signalfolgeerzeugung; elektrische Taktgeber, nämlich elektronische und elektrische Blinkgeber; elektrische Relais; Schalter und Schalteinrichtungen, nämlich Schaltkästen, elektrische Schalter, Schubschalter, Kippschalter, Druckknopfschalter, Drehschalter, Wippschalter, Tippschalter und Zugschalter, Warnblinkschalter, Blinkschalter, Lichtschalter, Abblendschalter, Bremslichtschalter, Scheibenwisch- und Wascherschalter, Lenkstockschalter, Türkontaktschalter, Zündanlassschalter, Glühanlassschalter, Kurzschlussschalter, Gleichstromschalter, Wechselstromschalter, Druckschalter, Niveauschalter für Wasser und Öl, elektrische und elektronische Schaltautomaten; reflektierende Warnleuchtzeichen; elektrische Stromzuleitungen und Stromverteiler für Leuchten; Akkumulatoren; Vorrichtungen für das elektrische Ein- und Ausschalten von Fahrzeugmotoren; Warnleuchten; Warnblitz- und Warnblinkleuchten; Steuerungs- und Regelgeräte für LED-Scheinwerfer und -Leuchten; Steuerungsgeräte (elektrisch und elektronisch) für Scheibenwaschanlagen; Steuerungsgeräte (elektrisch und elektronisch) für Scheibenwischanlagen; Schalter und Fühler für Scheibenwischanlagen; elektromechanische und elektrische Bauteile für Innen- und Außenspiegel; Zentralverriegelungsanlagen für Fahrzeuge; Software; Software zum Betrieb von Fahrzeugen; Software zum Betrieb von Fahrzeugteilen; Software zum Betrieb von Steuergeräten; Objekterkennungssoftware; Bilderkennungssoftware; Datenauswertungssoftware; Software zum Betrieb von Scheinwerfern; Software zur Scheinwerfereinstellung; Software zur Scheinwerferkalibrierung; Justagesoftware; Werkzeuge zur Diagnose und Lecksuche von Klimaanlagen und deren Teilen; pneumatisch arbeitende Geräte zur Einstellung und Regelung der Leuchtweite von Scheinwerfern; mechanisch, hydraulisch arbeitende Geräte zur Einstellung und Regelung der Leucht-weite von Scheinwerfern; radartransparente Karosserieteile, nämlich Radome. Beleuchtungsgeräte für Fahrzeuge; Ausrüstung und Zubehör für Land-, Wasser- und Luftfahrzeuge, nämlich Ventilatoren und Lüfter, Heizungs- und Klimageräte sowie ihre Steuerungs- und Regelungsgeräte; Scheinwerfer für Fahrzeuge sowie deren Einzelteile; Leuchten für Fahrzeuge; Sonderleuchten, nämlich Montage- und Werkstatthandleuchten, Camping- und Allzweckleuchten; Heizanlagen zum Verhindern des Vereisens von Fahrzeugteilen, wie Düsen, Behälter von Scheibenwaschern, Scheiben, Türschlössern, Außenrückblickspiegeln; Gasentladungslampen, organische LEDs für Innen- und Außenleuchten; Kühlboxen; Verdampfer und Verdampfereinheiten; Lüftungsdüsen; Rückstrahler. Akustische Signaleinrichtungen für Fahrzeuge, insbesondere Fanfaren und Hörner; Bremsen und deren Teile für Landfahrzeuge, insbesondere Bremsbeläge, Bremsbacken, Bremsscheiben, Bremstrommeln, Hauptbremszylinder, Radbremszylinder, Bremssättel, Bremsschläuche, Bremskraftverstärker; Vakuumpumpen für Bremssysteme; Feststellbremsen; Scheibenwaschanlagen und deren Einzelteile, insbesondere Steuerungsgeräte, Düsen, Düsenhalter, Wasservorratsbehälter, Schlauchleitungen; Scheibenwischanlagen und deren Einzelteile, nämlich Scheibenwischerblätter, Übertragungsgestänge, kombinierte Scheibenwisch- und -waschvorrichtungen, nämlich Geräte im wesentlichen bestehend aus Teilen der vorstehend genannten Wisch- und Waschgeräte; mechanische Innen- und Außenspiegel; elektrische Fensterheber; Tankverschlüsse; Ventile für Streuscheibenreinigungsanlagen; Lenkräder; Karosserieteile, insbesondere Kühlergrill, Front-, Heck- und Dachspoiler, Front- und Heckschürzen, Front- und Heckblenden, Kotflügel- und Türschweller, Radkappen, Schmutzfänger; Anhänger und deren Teile; Bremssteuer- und -regelgeräte und Antriebsschlupfregelgeräte für Landfahrzeuge; Antriebsstrangsteuergeräte von Landfahrzeugen; Antriebsstrangregelgeräte für Fahrzeuge; Lenkungsmechanismen für Autos und deren Teile; Diebstahlwarnanlagen; Sicherungsanlagen für Fahrzeuge; Wegfahrsperren für Fahrzeuge; Getriebeschalter; Zigarrenanzünder.
Housing (1) for an actuator (100), in particular for a turbocharger, comprising a housing wall (2) which encloses a housing interior (3), a stiffening structure (4) with stiffening ribs (6) for stiffening the housing wall (2) being formed on the housing wall (2), and a vent opening (5) being provided on the housing wall (2) in order to vent the housing interior (3). The vent opening (5) is arranged in the region of the stiffening structure (4), so that the stiffening structure (4) forms a splash water protection for the vent opening (5). Actuator (100) with housing and turbocharger with actuator (100).
A headlight for a motor vehicle, comprising a first luminous surface, wherein the headlight is configured so that light emanates from the first luminous surface and is used to generate a high-beam light distribution. A second luminous surface is provided such that light emanates from the second luminous surface and is used to generate a forefield portion of a low-beam light distribution. Projection optics are configured so as to project light emanating from the first and second luminous surface into an area around the motor vehicle.
F21S 41/153 - Light emitting diodes [LED] arranged in one or more lines arranged in a matrix
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
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
99.
LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR ONE OR MORE TRIM ELEMENTS AND LIGHTING SURFACE MODULE
The invention relates to a lighting system for one or more trim elements (12) for the passenger compartment (5) of a means of passenger transport, in particular a motor vehicle, having a plurality of separate lighting surface modules (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1g, 2, 3, 4) which are arranged next to one another and each have at least one light injector (2, 3), and a support (7) to or in which the lighting surface modules are fastened or can be fastened. The invention further relates to suitable lighting surface modules and their shapes and construction, and to a trim element which is equipped with a lighting system having such lighting surface modules.
B60Q 3/64 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides for a single lighting device
F21V 7/28 - Reflectors for light sources characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings, e.g. dichroic reflectors characterised by coatings
F21Y 105/16 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array square or rectangular, e.g. for light panels
F21Y 105/18 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array annularPlanar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array polygonal other than square or rectangular, e.g. for spotlights or for generating an axially symmetrical light beam
The invention relates to a pedal for a motor vehicle, comprising a housing (1); a lever arm (2) which is pivotally mounted in the housing (1) and which has an end that protrudes out of the housing (1) and is equipped with an operating plate (4); a plurality of elastic means (7) which are clamped between the housing (1) and the lever arm (2) and which hold the lever arm (2) in a null position when no force is being exerted thereon; and electric/electronic means for determining the relative position of the lever arm (2) in the housing (1). The pedal is to be improved in that a defect of the elastic means (7) can be simply detected. This is achieved in that a rocker (5) is arranged on the lever arm (2) in order to support the elastic means (7), said rocker being pivotally mounted parallel to a first axis (3) of the lever arm (2), and blocking means are provided which prevent the lever arm (2) from pivoting back into the null position if at least one of the elastic means is defective.
G05G 1/44 - Controlling members actuated by foot pivoting
G05G 1/38 - Controlling members actuated by foot comprising means to continuously detect pedal position
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
G05G 5/28 - Means for preventing, limiting or returning the movements of parts of a control mechanism, e.g. locking controlling member for preventing unauthorised access to the controlling member or its movement to a command position
B60T 7/04 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot-actuated
