FRONT PART OR REAR PART OF A VEHICLE WITH AT LEAST TWO WHEELHOUSE ELEMENTS AND AT LEAST ONE CROSS-MEMBER CONNECTING THE WHEELHOUSE ELEMENTS, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION
The invention relates to a front part or rear part of a vehicle with at least two wheelhouse elements (14, 16) and at least one cross-member (18, 20) connecting the wheelhouse elements, which form a main body (22) made of a lightweight metal material, wherein at least one reinforcement element (24), formed from an expanded metal (26) or a metal blank, is embedded by casting in at least one wheelhouse element (14, 16) and/or in the cross-member (18, 20). The invention also relates to a method for producing such a front part or rear part.
The present application relates to a power supply circuit of a vehicle, which power supply circuit comprises a first side (A) comprising a power source (14), a first battery pack (12) and first power consumers (16), a second side (B) connected in series with the first side (A), the second side (B) comprising a second battery pack (18) and second power consumers (20), an overload current breaker (22) provided between the first and the second side, said overload current breaker (22) having a pre-determined threshold breaking current (IThreshold) value, at which value the circuit is broken; a controller (24) connected to said power source for regulating voltage from said power source (14), the controller (24) being provided with said threshold breaking current (IThreshold) value, the controller further being operatively connected to devices (26, 28) providing information related to a current (Ich) through said overload current breaker (22). The controller (24) is arranged to determine a maximum permissible charging current (IPermissible) value in relation to the threshold breaking current (IThreshold) value; to set a low voltage (V) from said power source (14) for charging said second battery pack (18) at activation of said power source (14); to monitor, with the information from the devices (26, 28), the charging current (Ich) through said overload current breaker (22) to the second battery pack (18) and to compare the charging current (Ich) with the maximum permissible charging current (IPermissible); to increase the voltage (V) of the power source (14) if the charging current (Ich) is below the maximum permissible charging current (Ich
H02J 7/14 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from dynamo-electric generators driven at varying speed, e.g. on vehicle
B60R 16/033 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems characterised by the use of electrical cells or batteries
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
H02H 7/20 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for electronic equipment
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H02J 7/16 - Regulation of the charging current or voltage by variation of field
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METHOD FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND ASSOCIATED MOTOR VEHICLE
The present invention relates inter alia to a method for operating a motor vehicle (10). A gradient course (S) in a route section (12) lying ahead of the motor vehicle (10) is determined. For each of a plurality of scenarios, at least one trajectory (T, T_v, T_a) of the motor vehicle (10) along the route section (12) lying ahead of it is determined in a manner dependent on the determined gradient course (S), a current speed (v) of the motor vehicle (10), a gear, predetermined for the respective scenario, of a transmission of the motor vehicle (10) for travelling along the route section (12) lying ahead of it, and a torque characteristic (KL1, KL2), predetermined for the respective scenario, of a drive of the motor vehicle (10). For each of the plurality of scenarios, a consumption (M) of the motor vehicle (10) in the route section (12) lying ahead of it is determined in a manner dependent on the at least one trajectory (T, T_v, T_a) of the respective scenario. One of the plurality of scenarios is selected in a manner dependent on the determined consumptions (M), and the motor vehicle (10) is operated in a manner dependent on the selected scenario.
The invention relates to a vehicle (10), comprising an electrochemical cell (1) and a first coolant circuit (2.1) for cooling said electrochemical cell (1). Furthermore, the vehicle (10) has a second coolant circuit (2.2), fluidically separated from the first coolant circuit (2.1), which is thermally coupled to the first coolant circuit (2.1) via an exchange heat exchanger (WA). The first coolant circuit (2.1) comprises a first heat exchanger (W1) for heat exchange with the vehicle surroundings, and the second coolant circuit (2.2) comprises a second heat exchanger (W2) for heat exchange with the vehicle surroundings, wherein the first heat exchanger (W1), seen in the forward direction of travel (V) of the vehicle (10), is arranged in front of the second heat exchanger (W2). The invention furthermore relates to a method for operating such a vehicle (10).
A method (100) of connecting one or more battery packs (P2 – P4) to an electrical system (10) of a vehicle (20) is disclosed. The method (100) comprises the steps of connecting (150) a disconnected battery packs (P2 - P4) to the electrical system (10) of the vehicle (20) only when a difference between the present voltage (V2 – V4) of the disconnected battery pack (P2 - P4) and a present voltage (Vs) of the electrical system (10) of the vehicle (20) is smaller than a first threshold difference (T1), and reducing (140) a current limit (L) of the electrical system (10) when a difference between a present load free voltage (Vf) of the electrical system (10) and a present voltage (V2 – V4) of the disconnected battery pack (P2 - P4) is smaller than a second threshold difference (T2). The present disclosure further relates to a control arrangement (21), a computer program, a computer-readable medium (200), and a vehicle (20).
B60L 58/21 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having the same nominal voltage
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ACTIVATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF A NIGHT MODE IN CAMERA MONITORING APPLICATIONS
Motherson Innovations Company Limited (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Schau, Philipp
Zaindl, Albert
Benamar, Taha
Paulig, Jan
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for operating an image data processing device (16) of a vision system (10) of a vehicle (20). The method comprises receiving image data captured by at least one imaging device (12); receiving a condition-signal indicating a day-time condition or a night-time condition; and processing the received image data dependent on the received condition-signal. Further, the invention relates to a vision system (10) comprising an image data processing device (16) configured to perform said method and a vehicle (20) comprising said vision system (10).
The invention relates to a device (10) with leak detection for a medium (14) capable of forming drops for a motor vehicle, preferably utility vehicle. The device (10) comprises a container (12) for receiving the medium (14) capable of forming drops, preferably a non-conductive medium (14) capable of forming drops, and an electrical conductor (16) which is guided through a sealed-off conductor bushing (32) of the container (12). The device (10) further comprises a detection device (20), which is arranged outside the container (12), for detecting a leak in the conductor bushing (32) through which the medium (14) capable of forming drops emerges from the container (12) along the electrical conductor (16).
G01M 3/18 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for valves
8.
TECHNIQUE FOR OPERATING AN ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORE
The invention relates to a method (1) for operating an electrical energy store (2), to an electrical energy store (2) for carrying out the method, and to a motor vehicle (3) comprising such an energy store (2). The electrical energy store (2) comprises a plurality of battery modules (4) and a temperature-control device (5) for controlling the temperature of the battery modules (4). The method comprises thermally preconditioning (S20) at least one first battery module (4a). The method (1) furthermore comprises cooling (S40) at least one second battery module (4b) by means of the thermally preconditioned at least one first battery module (4a) during an electrical charging or discharging operation of the at least one second battery module (4b). In the process, heat from the at least one second battery module (4b) is transferred to the at least one first battery module (4a) by means of the temperature-control daevice (5), preferably utilizing the thermal mass of the at least one first battery module (4a) and/or a temperature difference between the at least one first (4a) and second (4b) battery module. The temperature control of the energy store can be improved by means of the proposed technique.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H01M 10/656 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by the type of heat-exchange fluid
H01M 10/659 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by heat storage or buffering, e.g. heat capacity or liquid-solid phase changes or transition
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PROTECTION DEVICE FOR AN ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE
A mechanical protection device for components of an electrical energy storage system of a vehicle, comprising: a protective barrier for a battery of the energy storage system, for arrangement on the side of the battery situated towards the outside of the vehicle; and an installation frame for a charging connection unit, arranged separately from the battery, of the energy storage system, for arrangement in front of and at a distance in the vehicle longitudinal direction from an end of the protective barrier, wherein the installation frame has a contact face for arrangement in front of the end of the protective barrier, wherein the contact face comprises an outer-side, angled stop for engaging around the outside of the end of the protective barrier at a distance, wherein the contact face together with the outer-side stop comprises a region of the contact face-with an L-shaped cross section; and vehicle frame support having the energy storage system mounted on it and the protection device; and vehicle having such a vehicle frame support.
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
The present invention relates, inter alia, to an evacuation plate (10) for making it possible for a motor vehicle with at least one blocked wheel (12) to be evacuated from the building. The evacuation plate (10) comprises a plate-shaped body (14). The body (14) has an upper frictional side (16) for making adhering contact with a wheel (12) standing on the upper frictional side (16) and a lower sliding side (20) for sliding over an underlying surface.
The invention relates to a method for operating an automatic transmission device (10), preferably for ascertaining a suitable starting speed during a reverse drive of a motor vehicle (100). The invention additionally relates to a controller (16) for controlling an automatic transmission device (10) and to a motor vehicle (100) having a controller (16) for controlling an automatic transmission device (10). The method has the steps of detecting a drive direction change request (12), selecting a starting speed from a plurality of driving speeds of the automatic transmission device (10), preferably a specified plurality of driving speeds, wherein the process of selecting the starting speed is carried out on the basis of at least one vehicle characteristic (14) when the drive direction change request (12) is detected, and setting the selected starting speed on the automatic transmission device (10).
F16H 61/02 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion characterised by the signals used
F16H 59/52 - Inputs being a function of the status of the machine, e.g. position of doors or safety belts dependent on the weight of the machine, e.g. change in weight resulting from passengers boarding a bus
F16H 59/58 - Inputs being a function of the status of the machine, e.g. position of doors or safety belts dependent on signals from the steering
F16H 59/70 - Inputs being a function of gearing status dependent on the ratio established
F16H 59/66 - Road conditions, e.g. slope, slippery
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TECHNICAL CONCEPT FOR EQUIPPING A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE CAB WITH MULTIPLE FIXTURES
The invention relates to a commercial vehicle cab having multiple fixtures. The invention also relates to a method for equipping a commercial vehicle cab with multiple fixtures, and to a modular equipment kit for a cab of a commercial vehicle. The commercial vehicle cab (1) comprises a retaining device (2) which is fastened internally to a rear wall (3) of the commercial vehicle cab (1). Furthermore, the commercial vehicle cab (1) comprises multiple fixtures (4) which are mounted in a vertically movable manner on the retaining device (2), wherein a vertical spacing (5) of the fixtures (4) from one another is variable. This affords the particular advantage that the individual fixtures can be put at the right height for use by being moved vertically. The modules that are not required (in the current use situation) can be shifted downward or upward out of the way. Advantageously, the interior configuration of the commercial vehicle cab can be adapted quickly and easily to different use situations by adapting the vertical arrangement of the fixtures.
The invention relates to a utility vehicle cab with an equipment module. The invention also relates to a modular equipment kit for a utility vehicle cab of a utility vehicle, and to a method for equipping a utility vehicle cab. The utility vehicle cab (1) comprises a front region (2) and a rear region (3), wherein the front region (2) has a driver's seat (4) and a cockpit region (5). Furthermore, the utility vehicle cab (1) comprises an equipment module (6) which is arranged between the front region (2) and rear region (3) and is displaceable in the transverse direction (7) of the utility vehicle cab (1). This affords the special advantage that the equipment module (6) can be displaced as required into a position which is comfortably usable and not disruptive or at least only slightly disruptive. The interior configuration of the utility vehicle cab can advantageously be adapted rapidly and simply to different use situations by simple displacement.
B60R 7/00 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
A vehicle includes a continuous braking device. The continuous braking device includes a non-firing piston engine which can be drivingly coupled to a drive train shaft of the vehicle and is configured, during operation, for conveying air from an air inlet of the piston engine to an air outlet of the piston engine and for thereby compressing the air and for causing deceleration of the vehicle by performing compression work.
B60T 10/04 - Control or regulation for continuous braking making use of fluid or powdered medium, e.g. for use when descending a long slope with hydrostatic brake
B60T 1/093 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels using fluid or powdered medium in hydrostatic, i.e. positive displacement, retarders
15.
STORAGE UNIT FOR ELECTRICAL ENERGY WITH AT LEAST ONE BATTERY CELL AND A SENSOR FOR MEASURING THE CELL SWELLING, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE STORAGE UNIT FOR ELECTRICAL ENERGY
The invention further relates to a method for producing a storage unit for electrical energy. The electrical energy storage unit may be a battery module for providing electrical traction energy for a vehicle. The method comprises the step of determining (S10) a spatially resolved distribution (3) of a swelling behaviour of a first battery cell (4) during and/or at the end of cyclization of the first battery cell (4). The method furthermore comprises selecting (S20) a target sensor position (5) depending on the determined spatially resolved distribution (3) of the swelling behaviour and producing (S30) a storage unit for electrical energy comprising one or more second battery cells (6), which are preferably of the same design as the first battery cell (4). A sensor (7) for measuring the swelling behaviour of the second battery cell (6) at the selected target sensor position (5) is arranged on at least one of the one or more second battery cells (6). The present invention furthermore relates to a storage unit for electrical energy produced in this manner. This method (1), the battery module (2) and this vehicle can be used to monitor a state of health of the battery module (2).
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
The present invention relates to an apapratus (28) for mixing a plurality of exhaust gas flows for an exhaust gas system (10) of an internal combustion engine. The apparatus (28) has a first exhaust gas supply line (32), a second exhaust gas supply line (34), and an exhaust gas mixing chamber (36) into which the first exhaust gas supply line (32) and the second exhaust gas supply line (34) open. An exhaust gas discharge line (38) is connected to the exhaust gas mixing chamber (36) in order to discharge exhaust gas from the exhaust gas mixing chamber (36). An interfering body (40) is located in the exhaust gas mixing chamber (36). An exhaust gas sensor (46) is located on the exhaust gas discharge line (38).
b). The auxiliary unit drive (1) further comprises a driving shaft (5) that is in driving connection with the first and second belts (3, 4) via two driving belt tracks (7, 8) that are arranged in a rotationally fixed manner relative to each other.
F02B 67/06 - Engines characterised by the arrangement of auxiliary apparatus not being otherwise provided for, e.g. the apparatus having different functionsDriving auxiliary apparatus from engines, not otherwise provided for of mechanically-driven auxiliary apparatus driven by means of chains, belts, or like endless members
F16H 7/02 - Gearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members with beltsGearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members with V-belts
F16H 7/08 - Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains
F16H 7/12 - Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains by adjusting the axis of a pulley of an idle pulley
The present invention relates to a vision system (1) for a vehicle (2), which comprises a recording unit (9). The invention also relates to a mirror replacement system for a motor vehicle and to a motor vehicle having such a vision system (1). The vision system (1) comprises a recording system (9) for recording image data of an outer field of vision (10) of the vehicle (2) and a lighting unit (6) for illuminating at least a partial region (12) of the outer field of vision (10). The vision system furthermore comprises a mounting (3) which can be attached to the outside of the vehicle (2), by means of which the recording unit (9) and the lighting unit (6) are mounted. With the aid of this vision system, the visibility and safety in unfavourable lighting conditions are improved, in particular during manoeuvring operations of the vehicle.
B60R 1/26 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view to the rear of the vehicle
B60R 1/30 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles providing vision in the non-visible spectrum, e.g. night or infrared vision
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METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PROVIDING OPERATING ELEMENTS IN AN OPERATING-PHASE-DEPENDENT MANNER
The invention relates to a method for providing operating elements in a commercial vehicle (10). The method comprises determining a current operating phase of the commercial vehicle (10) and displaying the determined current operating phase on a display and/or operating device (12) of the commercial vehicle (10). The method also comprises providing operating elements (12b) on the display and/or operating device (12) of the commercial vehicle (10), wherein a quantity of the operating elements (12b), an arrangement and/or a sequence of the operating elements (12b) and/or a respective assignment of a control function of the commercial vehicle (10) to the operating elements (12b) is defined depending on the determined current operating phase of the commercial vehicle (10). The invention also relates to a commercial vehicle (10) having a device (14) for carrying out the method.
The invention relates to a commercial vehicle (10) having a cockpit (12) and a screen device (14) arranged on the cockpit (12). The commercial vehicle (10) further comprises a favourites control panel (16) with at least one operating element (16a-16l) to which a user can assign various control functions, and a control device (18) which is configured to execute a control function assigned to the at least one operating element (16a-16l) when the at least one operating element (16a-16l) is actuated, and/or to control the screen device (14) to display information relating to the control function assigned to the at least one operating element (16a-16l). The at least one favourites control panel (16) is spaced apart from the screen device (14).
The invention relates to a method for determining a setpoint gear combination for a vehicle having at least two drive systems, wherein each drive system drives a vehicle axle and each of the two drive systems has at least one electric motor and at least one transmission with at least two gears in each case; wherein the method comprises the following step: determining the setpoint gear combination on the basis of a comparison of a longitudinal force demand with maximum total driving forces and/or minimum total resistance forces of possible gear combinations of the at least two gears of the at least two transmissions, wherein the maximum total driving forces are the sum of the maximum driving forces of the possible gear combinations and the minimum total resistance forces are the sum of the minimum resistance forces of the possible gear combinations.
The invention relates to a method for determining a target gear combination for a vehicle with at least two drive systems, wherein each drive system drives one vehicle axle and each of the two drive systems has at least one electric motor and at least one transmission with in each case at least two gears, the method comprising the following steps: determining the target gear combination based on a route which lies ahead and/or a speed and/or an acceleration of at least one vehicle travelling ahead and/or behind and/or based on a distance to at least one vehicle travelling ahead and/or behind.
The invention relates to a device, system, and method for mounting a storage unit for drive energy on a carrier frame of a vehicle. The invention further relates a vehicle having such a device.
The invention relates to a device, system, and method for mounting a storage unit for drive energy on a carrier frame of a vehicle. The invention further relates a vehicle having such a device.
The device (100) for holding a storage unit (3) for drive energy, e.g. of a high-voltage traction battery of a storage unit (3), comprises a first holder (100a; 100b) for fastening the device to the carrier frame (2) and a second holder (200a; 200b) for fastening the device to the storage unit (3), the second holder (200a; 200b) being configured such that it may be pushed onto, inserted into and/or latched onto the first holder (100a; 100b) in order to pre-position the first and second holders (100a; 100b; 200a; 200b) with respect to one another. This enables rapid assembly of the storage unit (3) on a production line, since the first and second holders can each be preassembled separately from one another on the carrier frame and storage unit, respectively, and may be brought together quickly and securely during assembly on the production line to hold the storage unit by pushing on, inserting into, and/or latching in the second holder (200a; 200b) on the first holder (100a; 100b).
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
F16B 5/02 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of fastening members using screw-thread
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
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
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ELECTRIC ENERGY STORE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRIC ENERGY STORE
The present invention relates, inter alia, to an electric energy store (10) for a motor vehicle, comprising a support tray (18), a plurality of battery cells (14) which are arranged next to one another in the support tray (18), and a plurality of tightening straps (40, 42) which are tightened around the support tray (18) for bracing the support tray (18). Due to the support tray (18) having a tightening function implemented by the tightening straps (40, 42), battery cells (14) can be advantageously braced in relation to one another in a compact way and with low complexity.
H01M 50/20 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders
H01M 50/244 - Secondary casingsRacksSuspension devicesCarrying devicesHolders characterised by their mounting method
H01M 50/264 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks for cells or batteries, e.g. straps, tie rods or peripheral frames
26.
COVER FOR A CELL CONTACT SYSTEM OF AN ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE UNIT
The invention relates to a cover (10) for a cell contact system (12) of an electrical energy storage unit (100) for a vehicle. The invention also relates to an electrical energy storage unit (100) and to a vehicle having the cover (10) or having the electrical energy storage unit (100). The cover (10) comprises a preferably plate-shaped insulating body (14) that is designed to cover the cell contact system (12) so as to form a touch guard; and at least one controller (16), preferably cell controller, configured to control a flow of electrical energy through the cell contact system (12), wherein the at least one controller (16) is received at least partially by the insulating body (14).
H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
H01M 50/271 - Lids or covers for the racks or secondary casings
H01M 50/289 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs
The invention relates to a vehicle (100), preferably a utility vehicle, said vehicle (100) having a windshield (10), a sensor device (12) for detecting the surroundings, and a cleaning device (20). The sensor device (12) preferably comprises a lidar sensor and/or a camera, The sensor device (12) is arranged in the interior of the vehicle and so as to be viewed through a sensor viewing window region (14) of the windshield (10). The cleaning device (20) preferably comprises a cleaning brush (22), and the cleaning device (20) is designed to clean the outer face of the windshield (10) at a location which comprises the sensor viewing window region (14).
The present invention relates, inter alia, to a kit system (58) for differently dimensioned driver cab variants (12A-12E) of a commercial vehicle (10). The kit system (58) comprises a front wall (28), which is identical for the different driver cab variants (12A-12E), a first driver cab shell longitudinal portion (30), which is identical for the different driver cab variants (12A-12E) and widens outward from the front wall (28) towards the B columns (36, 38), and a second driver cab shell longitudinal portion (44), which is differently dimensioned depending on the variant and widens outward from the first driver cab shell longitudinal portion (30) towards a rear end of the second driver cab shell longitudinal portion (44).
The invention relates to an energy storage device (1) with active temperature control, comprising: at least one battery cell module (2) comprising: a plurality of battery cells (3) arranged in a row; two mutually opposing side plates (6); two mutually opposing end elements (21), wherein the side plates (6) and the end elements (21) are connected to one another and surround the plurality of battery cells (3) arranged in a row; and at least one thermal support insulating element (4) arranged between a lateral outer side of the battery cells (3) and at least one of the side plates (6), wherein the energy storage device (1) further comprises: at least one active temperature control element (7) which is arranged below the battery cell module (2) and is at least partially in thermal contact with the battery cells (3); a support structure (9a) which surrounds at least one battery cell module (2); and a housing (9) for accommodating the support structure (9a) with the at least one battery cell module (2).
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/211 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for pouch cells
H01M 50/264 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks for cells or batteries, e.g. straps, tie rods or peripheral frames
31.
TECHNOLOGY FOR DEAD TIME COMPENSATION DURING TRANSVERSE AND LONGITUDINAL GUIDANCE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
A technique for determining and compensating for a dead time of at least one actuator for lateral guidance or longitudinal guidance of a motor vehicle includes a device including at least one sensor or at least one sensor interface for detecting at least one actual value of a state of motion of the lateral guidance or longitudinal guidance. A unit of determination of the device is configured to determine the dead time of at least one actuator by comparing at least one target value of the state of motion calculated from a dynamic model with the recorded at least one actual value. A control unit of the device is configured to control the actuator depending on the detected state of motion and the certain dead time of at least one actuator, wherein the control unit outputs time-preceding control signals to the actuator around the dead time.
A method for determining the association of a sensor device with a battery unit. A first circuit includes a first battery unit. A second circuit includes a second battery unit. An electric current limiting device connects the circuits to one another. A first sensor device detects a voltage or a current associated with one of the first and second battery units while a second sensor device detects a voltage or a current associated with the other one of the first and second battery units. The method includes activating an electrical energy consumer or an electrical energy producer of the first circuit, and upon detection of a voltage change or a current change by one of the first and second sensor devices, determining that the one of the first and second sensor devices which detects a voltage change or a current change is associated with the first battery unit.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H01M 50/583 - Devices or arrangements for the interruption of current in response to current, e.g. fuses
33.
APPARATUS FOR DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
The invention relates, inter alia, to an apparatus (10) for driving a motor vehicle, comprising a heat transfer device (18) by means of which a second electrical energy store (16) and/or an electrical drive unit (12) can be or is coupled to a first electrical energy store (14) in order to transfer heat, preferably in order to heat the first electrical energy store (14) by means of waste heat from the second electrical energy store (16) and/or the electrical drive unit (12). Due to the hybrid construction of the two electrical energy stores (14, 16), energetic synergies can be utilised with the aid of a suitable thermal management system, in order to achieve savings in terms of energy supply and thus ultimately increase the range of the motor vehicle.
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B60L 58/27 - 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 heating
The invention relates to a battery module (10) for a motor vehicle and also to a motor vehicle (50) with such a battery module (10). The battery module (10) comprises a battery-cell stack (11), comprising multiple cells (12) arranged next to one another for storing electrical energy, wherein the cells (12) have cell terminals (13) for the electrical contact of the cells, and the cell terminals (13) of the multiple cells are arranged on an upper side (14) of the battery cell stack (11). The battery module (10) also comprises a covering (20) for covering the battery cell stack. The covering (20) has two lateral, preferably opposite, portions (21) for covering lateral regions (15) of the battery-cell stack and a central portion (22) for covering the upper side (14) of the battery cell stack. The covering (20) also has cooling channels (31, 32, 33) for cooling the battery-cell stack (11), wherein the two lateral portions (21) and the central portion (22) each comprise at least one cooling channel of the cooling channels. This advantageously allows cooling that is integrated in a covering to be provided for the battery module (20) and used as a means for allowing the battery-cell stack to be cooled from at least three sides.
The invention relates to a motor vehicle (200), preferably a truck, preferably with a fuel cell drive, comprising a cooling system (100) for cooling a fuel cell system (40), having a first circuit (10) and a second circuit (20), wherein the first circuit (10) and the second circuit (20) are connected to one another via a heat exchanger (30). The cooling system (100) is characterised in particular in that the second circuit (20) is connected to the fuel cell system (40) in order to cool the fuel cell system (40). The invention further relates to an associated operating method.
B60L 58/33 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling fuel cells for controlling the temperature of fuel cells, e.g. by controlling the electric load by cooling
36.
COOLING SYSTEM FOR COOLING POWER ELECTRONICS AND/OR FOR CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE OF A COOLANT
The invention relates to a cooling system (100), preferably for a motor vehicle, comprising a battery cooling circuit (10) for cooling a battery device (12) and comprising power electronics (21), preferably for processing data for an autonomous or a partially autonomous drive of the motor vehicle. The cooling system (100) comprises a second circuit (20) into which the power electronics (21) are integrated and which is designed to cool the power electronics (21) and/or to control the temperature of the coolant in order to prevent the formation of condensation on or in the power electronics (21). The invention also relates to a corresponding method.
H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
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
37.
COOLING SYSTEM FOR COOLING POWER ELECTRONICS AND/OR FOR COOLANT TEMPERATURE CONTROL
The invention relates to a cooling system (100), preferably for a motor vehicle, preferably an autonomous or semi-autonomous driving motor vehicle, having a first and a second cooling circuit (10, 20), which are or can be thermally connected to one another. The first circuit (10) is preferably a refrigeration circuit of an air conditioning system, in particular for cooling an interior of the motor vehicle, while the second circuit (20) is suitable for controlling the temperature of, and/or for cooling, power electronics (21), preferably for data processing for autonomous or semi-autonomous driving of the motor vehicle.
The invention relates, inter alia, to an energy storage device (10) for an electrically powered motor vehicle. A first support element (18) is arranged between one end (20) of a stiffening strut (16) and a battery housing (14).
The invention relates, inter alia, to an energy storage device (10) for an electrically powered motor vehicle. A first support element (18) is arranged between one end (20) of a stiffening strut (16) and a battery housing (14).
The first support element (18) supports the stiffening strut (16) on the battery housing (14), wherein a cross-section of the first support element (18) increases from the end (20) of the stiffening strut (16) towards the battery housing (14).
The invention relates, inter alia, to an energy storage device (10) for an electrically powered motor vehicle. A first support element (18) is arranged between one end (20) of a stiffening strut (16) and a battery housing (14).
The first support element (18) supports the stiffening strut (16) on the battery housing (14), wherein a cross-section of the first support element (18) increases from the end (20) of the stiffening strut (16) towards the battery housing (14).
A second support element (26) is arranged between a battery cell stack end side (13) and the battery housing (14). The second support element (26) supports the battery cell stack (12) on the battery housing (14), wherein a cross-section of the second support element (26) decreases from the battery cell stack end side (13) towards the battery housing (14).
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
H01M 50/244 - Secondary casingsRacksSuspension devicesCarrying devicesHolders characterised by their mounting method
H01M 50/264 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks for cells or batteries, e.g. straps, tie rods or peripheral frames
The invention relates to a method for safely parking a vehicle, wherein the vehicle comprises at least two vehicle axles, on each of which at least one axle load sensor is arranged. The method comprises the steps of: detecting the axle loads occurring on the at least two vehicle axles with the aid of the axle load sensors (S1); determining an axle load ratio for at least one of the vehicle axles on the basis of the detected axle loads (S2); and outputting a warning if the determined axle load ratio falls below a predetermined limit value (S3). As a result, it is possible—on the basis of the “on-board weighing system” usually present in commercial vehicles—to warn the driver of potentially critical parking positions, in particular on downhill slopes. The invention also relates to a corresponding warning device for carrying out this method and to a vehicle comprising such a warning device.
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
40.
ELECTRIC ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE WITH A DEGASSING LINE
The invention relates to an electric energy storage device (10) for a motor vehicle. The electric energy storage device (10) has a plurality of battery cells (12), each of which has a degassing element (12a) for degassing the cell. The electric energy storage device (10) additionally has a degassing line (14) which fluidically connects the degassing elements (12a) of the plurality of battery cells (12) together. The degassing line (14) has a heat-resistant material (16), namely a silicate and/or a high-temperature plastic.
The invention relates to an electrical energy store (10) for a motor vehicle, comprising a number of battery cells (12), each of which has a degassing element (12) for discharging gas from the cell. The electrical energy store (10) further comprises a cover foil (14) that covers the number of battery cells (12) and preferably serves to protect the number of battery cells (12) from substances issued during cell degassing by the respective degassing elements (12a).
The invention relates to a method for controlling components of a secondary drive axle, which can be driven if necessary, of a motor vehicle driven using multiple axles. The motor vehicle (1) comprises a driven primary drive axle (2) and a secondary drive axle (10) which can be driven if necessary. The secondary drive axle is driven by means of at least one electric machine (12) as the drive source, wherein an operative connection between the at least one electric machine (12) and the wheels (11) of the secondary drive axle (11) can be selectively established or interrupted by means of a coupling device (13). The method has the step of actuating the at least one electric machine (12) and the coupling device (13) in order to produce at least one operating mode (100; 200; 300), in which the at least one electric machine (12) is operated at a rotational speed which is greater than null and no drive torque or substantially no drive torque or drag torque is generated on the secondary drive axle (10). The motor vehicle additionally comprises a controller for actuating the at least one electric machine (12) and the coupling device (13), said controller (5) being designed to carry out the method.
The present invention relates to a method (100) for providing a storage capacity reserve in a traction battery (20) for an electrically driven motor vehicle (50), preferably commercial vehicle, for an upcoming downhill drive. The method (100) comprises detecting (S1) whether an electric charging operation of the traction battery (20) by means of an external charging source (60) is imminent, and determining (S2) one or more possible downhill routes (G1, G2) for an imminent downhill drive after the electric charging operation. The method (100) further comprises predicting (S3) one or more amounts of recuperated energy that will be recuperated by the motor vehicle (50) along each of the determined downhill routes (G1, G2), and determining (S4) a maximum battery state of charge of the traction battery (20) for the charging operation using the external charging source (60) as a function of the predicted amounts of recuperated energy. The present invention further relates to an apparatus (10) for providing a storage capacity reserve in a traction battery (20) for an electrically driven motor vehicle (50), preferably a commercial vehicle, for an upcoming downhill drive, and to an electrically driven motor vehicle (50), preferably a commercial vehicle, comprising the apparatus (10).
The invention relates to a motor vehicle (10) having a first component (1) to be temperature-controlled and a second component (2) to be temperature-controlled. The motor vehicle (10) comprises a temperature control device (4). The temperature control device (4) comprises a first fluid circuit (6) with a first tube bundle heat exchanger (7) and a second fluid circuit (8) with a second tube bundle heat exchanger (9).
B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
B60K 11/04 - Arrangement or mounting of radiators, radiator shutters, or radiator blinds
B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
B60K 11/08 - Air inlets for coolingShutters or blinds therefor
F28D 7/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
F28D 7/16 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged in parallel spaced relation
F28D 21/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups
45.
DEVICE FOR PIVOTABL Y CONNECTING AN AIR-GUIDING ELEMENT TO A VEHICLE
The invention relates, amongst other things, to a device for pivotably connecting an air-guiding element (16), preferably a rear side-air-guiding element of a drivers cab, to a vehicle (10), preferably a rear wall of the drivers cab of a utility vehicle. The device has a swing hinge (22), which is designed to be fastened on the one hand to the air-guiding element (16) and on the other hand to the vehicle (10). The swing hinge (22) has a locking mechanism (32), which is designed to lock the swing hinge (22) automatically when at least one predetermined pivot position has been reached.
The invention relates, inter alia, to a cross beam (18) for a ladder frame (10) of a motor vehicle, preferably a utility vehicle. The cross beam (18) comprises an elongated support body (46) having an top side, a bottom side and at least one through hole (52, 54) connecting the top side and the bottom side. The cross beam (18) has at least one elastomeric bearing (48, 50) arranged in the at least one through hole (52, 54) and configured to elastically support an assembly (12), preferably comprising a traction battery, on the cross beam (18). The integration of the at least one elastomeric bearing (48, 50) into the at least one through hole (52, 54) may allow a high connection stiffness around the at least one elastomeric bearing (48, 50).
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
B62D 21/03 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members transverse members providing body support
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B62D 21/11 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted with resilient means for suspension
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
47.
CONTROL DEVICE FOR LONGITUDINAL AND/OR TRANSVERSE GUIDANCE IN A VEHICLE GROUP
A description is given of a control device (100) for the longitudinal and/or transverse guidance of a vehicle (102), in particular a utility vehicle, in relation to at least one further vehicle (104) in a vehicle group (106). The control device (100) comprises a determination unit (108) for determining a vehicle air resistance, FL, and a further vehicle air resistance, wFL. The control device (100) furthermore comprises a control unit (110) for controlling a control variable in the vehicle group (106). The control device (100) furthermore comprises a storage unit (112) for storing the determined FL and wFL in association with the controlled control variable in a characteristic diagram. The control unit (110) varies the control variable. A computing unit (114) of the control device (100) calculates an optimizing control variable. The control unit (110) furthermore controls the control variable in accordance with the optimized control variable.
The invention relates to a method (100) for determining a driving strategy (20) for a transport journey of a self-driving utility vehicle (10), the autonomous driving operation of which can be monitored and controlled by a vehicle-external control center (40). The method (100) comprises the step of determining (S1) a driving strategy (20) for the self-driving utility vehicle (10) from a starting location to a destination location by means of the control center (40). Furthermore, the method (100) comprises the step of transmitting (S2) the driving strategy (20) to the self-driving utility vehicle (10). The method also comprises the step of adapting (S3) and/or detailing the driving strategy (20) by selecting a driving profile from a plurality of stored driving profiles (22a, 22b, 22c, 22d), preferably by means of the utility vehicle (10).
G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
An energy storage system for a motor vehicle, having an energy store (12) and a cooling system (100) for cooling the energy store (12), wherein a cooling circuit (210) is thermally coupled to an energy-store fluid circuit (110) via a first heat exchanger (214) or evaporator, wherein the cooling circuit (210) comprises a compressor (218), an expansion valve (216) and a second heat exchanger (212) or liquefier, wherein the cooling system (100) furthermore comprises a fluid inlet connection (360) and a fluid outlet connection (380) for the connection of a cooling system external to the vehicle, wherein the connections (360; 380) are designed to allow a fluid introduced from the outside into the fluid inlet connection (360) to flow through a heat-exchanger fluid line (332) of a heat exchanger (330) of the cooling system and to output the fluid from the fluid outlet connection (380) to the outside, wherein the cooling system (100) is designed to bring the fluid flowing through the heat-exchanger fluid line to a temperature level above a temperature level of the energy-store fluid circuit and to output said fluid to the outside; and a motor vehicle (160) having the energy storage system; and a charging station (400) having a fluid coupling (466); and a system consisting of the vehicle and the charging station.
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
B60K 11/04 - Arrangement or mounting of radiators, radiator shutters, or radiator blinds
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
The invention relates to an energy storage system for a motor vehicle (160), comprising an energy store and a cooling system for cooling the at least one energy store, wherein the cooling system comprises a heat exchanger (130) for transferring heat between a fluid of a fluid circuit of the cooling system and an external heat exchanger (140) of a charging station (400) by thermal conduction, wherein the heat exchanger (130) of the cooling system is arranged separately from the at least one energy store and has a thermal contact wall which is designed to make thermally conductive contact with a complementary thermal contact wall of the external heat exchanger (140) of the charging station (400). The invention also relates to: a motor vehicle (160) having the energy storage system, a charging station (400) having a thermal coupling, comprising the heat exchanger (140); and a system consisting of the vehicle (160) and the charging station (400).
B60L 1/06 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles to electric heating circuits fed by the power supply line using only one supply
B60L 1/08 - Methods or devices for control or regulation
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
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 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
B60L 53/35 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles
B60L 58/27 - 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 heating
B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
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
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H01M 10/66 - Heat-exchange relationships between the cells and other systems, e.g. central heating systems or fuel cells
The present disclosure relates to a receiving device (100) for lines (20) of a vehicle, comprising: a first cover element (110) of a first type with a first top side (112) and a first underside (114); a second cover element (120) of a second type with a second top side (122) and a second underside (124), wherein the first underside (114) of the first cover element (110) and the second top side (122) of the second cover element (120) provide a receiving space (130) for the lines (20) of the vehicle; and at least one connecting element (140) between the first underside (114) of the first cover element (110) and the second top side (122) of the second cover element (120), wherein a first fastening element (150) of a first type is insertable through at least one first through hole (116) in the first cover element (110) from the first top side (112) thereof into a first end (142) of the at least one connecting element (140) in order to connect the first cover element (120) to the vehicle, and wherein a second fastening element (160) of a second type is insertable through at least one second through hole (126) in the second cover element (120) from the second underside 124) thereof into a second end (144) of the at least one connecting element (140) in order to connect the second cover element (120) to the first cover element (110).
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
H02G 3/00 - Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
The invention relates to a motor vehicle (10) having at least one fuel cell (12) and a first fluid circuit (14) which is thermally coupled or able to be thermally coupled to the at least one fuel cell (12). Furthermore, the motor vehicle (10) has a second fluid circuit (16) which has an expansion machine (16d) for generating mechanical energy with expansion of a working medium of the second fluid circuit (16). The motor vehicle (10) also has an interchange heat exchanger (17a) via which the first and second fluid circuit (14, 16) are thermally coupled or are able to be thermally coupled together.
F01K 23/02 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled
F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
54.
DOUBLE-WALLED BATTERY HOUSING WITH AN OPEN PROFILE
The invention relates to a battery housing (10) for receiving multiple battery cells (22). The battery housing has at least one side part (11) that is designed to be double-walled at least in sections. The at least one side part (11) comprises an outer wall (12) and at least one open profile (13) which is joined to the outer wall (12) and forms an inner wall (14) of the at least one side part (11). According to the invention, the at least one open profile (13) is arranged such that it is open towards the outer wall (12) and delimits at least one receiving space (15), together with the outer wall (12), preferably for receiving thermal insulation (16).
The invention relates to a control device (100) for a cooling device (150) of a motor vehicle, which cooling device is designed to cool a cooling fluid, and in which cooling device air-coolable cooling elements of the cooling device (150) can be additionally wetted with an evaporative cooling fluid for an increased cooling effect. The control device (100) is designed to adjust an air-mass flow of air flowing along the cooling elements for cooling the cooling fluid to a target temperature, and to adjust a fluid-mass flow of the evaporative cooling fluid for wetting the cooling elements. The invention also relates to a cooling system (200) comprising the cooling device (150) and to a motor vehicle comprising the cooling system (200).
F28D 5/02 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, using the cooling effect of natural or forced evaporation in which the evaporating medium flows in a continuous film or trickles freely over the conduits
B60L 58/33 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling fuel cells for controlling the temperature of fuel cells, e.g. by controlling the electric load by cooling
56.
COOLING DEVICE, CONTROL DEVICE AND COOLING SYSTEM FOR COOLING A COOLING FLUID BY MEANS OF AIR AND EVAPORATION COOLING
The invention relates to a cooling device (10) for cooling a cooling fluid by means of air and evaporation cooling, comprising at least one cooling module (20). The cooling module (20) comprises a first channel (22) for the cooling fluid, a second channel (24) for an evaporation cooling fluid, and air-coolable cooling elements (50), preferably cooling lamellas, which are arranged for thermally coupling to the first channel (22). The second channel (24) has a perforation (60) for releasing the evaporation cooling fluid and for wetting the cooling elements (50) with the evaporation cooling fluid. The second channel (24) is integrated and/or arranged within the first channel (22) and has an outer wall section in common with the first channel (22), which is facing the cooling elements (50) and on which the perforation (60) is formed. The invention also relates to a method for cooling the cooling fluid by means of the cooling device (10) and a motor vehicle comprising the cooling device (10).
F28D 5/02 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, using the cooling effect of natural or forced evaporation in which the evaporating medium flows in a continuous film or trickles freely over the conduits
57.
EXHAUST GAS AFTER-TREATMENT DEVICE FOR A FUEL CELL ARRANGEMENT
The invention relates to an exhaust gas after-treatment device (10) for a fuel cell arrangement (50). The exhaust gas after-treatment device (10) comprises an inlet (20), which is fluidically connected to the fuel cell arrangement (50) for receiving an exhaust gas discharged from the fuel cell arrangement (50), in particular air enriched with water vapour and/or water, and an outlet (30) for discharging the exhaust gas after flowing through the exhaust gas after-treatment device (10). The exhaust gas after-treatment device (10) further comprises: an exhaust gas dehumidifier (12A) for extracting water and/or water vapour from the exhaust gas; an exhaust gas liquefier (14) for liquefying and/or for separating water from the exhaust gas, wherein the exhaust gas dehumidifier (12A) and the exhaust gas liquefier (14) are fluidically connected in series; and a fluidic switching means (32, 34, 36, 38, 40) for switching between at least two switching configurations of the exhaust gas dehumidifier (12A) and the exhaust gas liquefier (14). The switching configurations comprise a first switching configuration, in which the exhaust gas liquefier (14) is fluidically connected upstream of the exhaust gas dehumidifier (12A), and a second switching configuration, in which the exhaust gas liquefier (14) is fluidically connected downstream of the exhaust gas dehumidifier (12A). The invention further relates to a drive device comprising the exhaust gas after-treatment device and to a motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, comprising the drive device.
H01M 8/04119 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration of gaseous reactants with simultaneous supply or evacuation of electrolyteHumidifying or dehumidifying
A fuel cell system for a vehicle, comprising a fuel cell and a water collection device for collecting liquid water from exhaust gas of the fuel cell, comprising an exhaust gas cooler including a heat exchanger which cools the exhaust gas by transferring heat from the exhaust gas to a flow of a cooling medium and condenses water contained in the exhaust gas and comprising a water tank for storing the collected water, a cooling device for cooling the fuel cell comprising a cooler, and a water ejection device for ejecting and distributing water. The water tank may be pressurized. A control means may choose operating modes for the fuel cell system that comprise an operating mode for water collection and an operating mode for water ejection based on a power schedule that comprises a sequence of scheduled operating phases with varying power requirements for the fuel cell system.
H01M 8/04119 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration of gaseous reactants with simultaneous supply or evacuation of electrolyteHumidifying or dehumidifying
The invention relates to a battery cell assembly (10) for an electrical traction energy store of a vehicle and a battery module (40) with a battery cell assembly (10) of this type. The battery cell assembly (10) comprises two battery cells (20), wherein the battery cells (20) each comprise a main body (21) with a first side (22) and a second side (23) opposite the first side, a first connection pole (24) arranged on the first side (22) and curved outwards relative to the main body (21), and a second connection pole (25) arranged on the second side (23) and curved inwards relative to the main body (21). The first and the second battery cell (20) are electrically conductively connected to one another by means of the connection poles (24, 25), wherein the first connection pole (24) of the second battery cell (20) and the second connection pole (25) of the first battery cell (20) form a plug connection (26). The invention also relates to a motor vehicle (50) with a battery cell assembly (10) of this type or a battery module (40) of this type.
H01M 50/107 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
H01M 50/233 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions
H01M 50/548 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells on opposite sides of the cell
60.
MOTOR VEHICLE, WITH CAMERA-DISPLAY SYSTEM, PREFERABLY FOR ASSISTING WHEN DRIVING PAST AN OBSTACLE, IN PARTICULAR IN IN-TOWN TRAFFIC
The invention relates to a motor vehicle (100), with a camera-display system, preferably for assisting when driving past an obstacle (200), with: a camera (100) for detecting a region (A) situated in front of the motor vehicle (100), a display (2) for displaying information detected by means of the camera (1), an operating device (3) which is configured to generate an activation signal and/or a deactivation signal by means of actuation by way of a motor vehicle driver during operation of the motor vehicle (100), and at least one control device (4) which is configured to activate the camera (1) and/or the display of the information detected by means of the camera (1) during the operation of the motor vehicle (100) based on the activation signal, and to deactivate the camera (1) and/or the display of the information detected by means of the camera (1) based on the deactivation signal, and/or to automatically deactivate the camera (1) and/or the display of the information detected by means of the camera (1).
B60R 1/24 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view in front of the vehicle
61.
RADAR REFLECTOR FOR REFLECTING RADAR RADIATION AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AUTOMATED OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
The invention relates to a radar reflector (1) for reflecting radar radiation (2), comprising at least one reflection element (5) rotatable about a central axis (4) of the radar reflector (1) and an adjusting device (7) for changing and/or parameterizing a characteristic of a radar echo (3) of the radar reflector (1). At least one of the following parameters can be changed by means of the adjusting device (7): the angular velocity ω of rotational motion of the at least one reflection element (5) about the central axis (4); an effective reflection area of the at least one reflection element (5); and a fastening position p of the at least one reflection element (5) relative to the central axis (4). The invention also relates to a system for controlling automated operation of a motor vehicle, comprising at least one radar reflector of this type, and to a motor vehicle (23), which has a radar sensor (24) and is designed to automatedly carry out a predefined sequence of driving maneuvers in accordance with a sensed characteristic of the radar echo of the radar reflector.
G01S 13/75 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systemsAnalogous systems using transponders powered from received waves, e.g. using passive transponders
G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
62.
HYDROSTATIC DRIVE FOR A UTILITY VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A HYDROSTATIC DRIVE OF A UTILITY VEHICLE
The present disclosure relates to a hydrostatic drive (200) for a utility vehicle (10), comprising at least one hydraulic motor (230) which is configured to drive at least one axle (A) of the utility vehicle (10); at least one hydraulic pump (210) which is connected to the at least one hydraulic motor (230) via a fluid circuit (202), in order to drive the at least one hydraulic motor (230); at least one auxiliary pump (220) which is connected to the fluid circuit (202), in order to feed fluid to the fluid circuit (202); and at least one electric drive (240) which is configured to drive the at least one auxiliary pump (220).
The invention relates to a method for producing a compressed battery cell assembly (10). The method comprises arranging a plurality of battery cells (12) to form a battery cell assembly. The method also comprises compressing the battery cell assembly by means of at least one pressing ram (22) of a clamping device. During the compression of the battery cell assembly, the at least one pressing ram (22) presses against the battery cell assembly. The method additionally comprises applying a curable compound (2) to the compressed battery cell assembly (10). The invention also relates to a compressed battery cell assembly produced using said method.
H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
H01M 50/264 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks for cells or batteries, e.g. straps, tie rods or peripheral frames
A transmission unit, a vehicle powertrain and a vehicle are provided. The transmission unit comprises a first transmission shaft forming an input shaft of the transmission unit, and a second transmission shaft comprising a first shaft portion and a second shaft portion. The first shaft portion is rotatably connected to the first transmission shaft via a first gear wheel pair. The transmission unit further comprises a third transmission shaft rotatably connectable to the first shaft portion via a second gear wheel pair and rotatably connectable to the second shaft portion via a third gear wheel pair. The second and third gear wheel pairs are arranged at a distance from each other in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the second transmission shaft such that, when the transmission unit is arranged in the vehicle powertrain, an electrical machine may be arranged therebetween.
F16H 3/093 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion without gears having orbital motion exclusively or essentially with continuously- meshing gears, that can be disengaged from their shafts characterised by the disposition of the gears with two or more countershafts
B60K 17/08 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing of change-speed gearing of mechanical type
B60K 17/02 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of clutch
B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
65.
TRANSMISSION UNIT, TRANSMISSION ARRANGEMENT AND VEHICLE POWERTRAIN
A transmission unit, a vehicle powertrain comprising the transmission unit and a vehicle are disclosed. The transmission unit comprises a first transmission shaft comprising a first gear wheel, and a second transmission shaft comprising a second gear wheel and a third gear wheel. The second gear wheel is arranged to cooperate with the first gear wheel. The transmission unit further comprises a third transmission shaft comprising a fourth gear wheel, the fourth gear wheel being arranged to cooperate with the third gear wheel. The third transmission shaft further comprises a fifth gear wheel arranged to be selectively connectable to the third transmission shaft for rotation therewith. The fifth gear wheel is arranged to cooperate with the second gear wheel. The transmission unit may be incorporated in a transmission arrangement further comprising a planetary gearbox unit.
B60K 17/08 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing of change-speed gearing of mechanical type
F16H 37/04 - Combinations of toothed gearings only
F16H 3/091 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion without gears having orbital motion exclusively or essentially with continuously- meshing gears, that can be disengaged from their shafts characterised by the disposition of the gears including a single countershaft
B60K 17/02 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of clutch
66.
Apparatus for supplying fluid to an electric drive train
The present invention relates to a device (100) for supplying fluid to an electric drive train for a motor vehicle, preferably for cooling and lubricating a transmission (50) and/or for supplying oil to an electric motor of the electric drive train. The device (100) comprises a main pump (10) configured as a hydraulic fixed displacement pump for delivering fluid from a fluid reservoir (40) to the electric drive train. The apparatus (100) further comprises at least one auxiliary pump (20) configured as a hydraulic fixed displacement pump. The main pump (10) and the auxiliary pump (20) are mechanically driven by the transmission (50) of the electric drive train in such a way that a fixed transmission ratio exists between a pumping rotation speed of the main pump (10) and a pumping rotation speed of the auxiliary pump (20), wherein the auxiliary pump (20) can be selectively connected by means of a controllable actuating device (30) for supplying fluid to the electric drive train.
F01M 1/12 - Closed-circuit lubricating systems not provided for in groups
B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
F16N 7/40 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pumpCentral lubrication systems in a closed circulation system
The present disclosure relates to a vehicle, in particular a heavy goods vehicle, with a manoeuvring aid or with improved manoeuvring properties and with a reduced turning circle, in order to save costs for the power steering, in particular by way of an optimised dimensioning, comprising: at least one steerable front axle and at least two rear axles, a control device, which is designed to adjust an axle load which acts on at least one of the at least two rear axles and/or on at least one second steerable front axle which is arranged behind the first steerable front axle, the control device being designed to reduce the axle load on at least one of the at least two rear axles and to shift it to at least one other rear axle arranged further to the front and/or onto the second steerable front axle or to shift it onto a rear axle arranged further to the rear if the at least one of the at least two rear axles on which the axle load is reduced is a steerable rear axle.
B60G 17/016 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input
B60G 17/0195 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the regulation being combined with other vehicle control systems
B62D 7/14 - Steering linkageStub axles or their mountings for individually-pivoted wheels, e.g. on king-pins the pivotal axes being situated in more than one plane transverse to the longitudinal centre line of the vehicle, e.g. all-wheel steering
The invention relates to an energy-storage device (100) for a motor vehicle, preferably a commercial vehicle, with at least two receiving units (10), in each of which at least one energy store is accommodated and which are preferably arranged in the form of a stack. The energy-storage device (100) is distinguished in particular by the fact that it comprises at least one seal (1, 2, 3), preferably for indicating potential damage to the energy-storage device (100). The invention also relates to an associated method.
H01M 50/26 - Assemblies sealed to each other in a non-detachable manner
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Silberhorn, Georg
Jasper, Trevor
Löser, Stefan
Abstract
The invention relates to a control device (100) for a dual-fuel internal combustion engine which can be operated in a mono-fuel mode with a liquid fuel, preferably a diesel fuel, or in a dual-fuel mode with the liquid fuel and a gaseous fuel, preferably a hydrogen fuel. The control device (100) comprises: a liquid fuel control unit (10) for controlling, in a closed-loop and/or open-loop manner, a metering of the liquid fuel in the mono-fuel mode or dual-fuel mode; and a gas fuel control unit (20) for controlling, in a closed-loop and/or open-loop manner, a metering of the gaseous fuel in the dual-fuel mode. The liquid fuel control unit (10) is designed to repeatedly check whether at least one switchover condition for switching over between the mono-fuel mode and the dual-fuel mode is satisfied, and preferably to initiate the switchover if the at least one switchover condition is satisfied. The invention also relates to: a method for controlling a duel-fuel internal combustion engine, which method is performed by the control device; and a vehicle, in particular a watercraft, or a stationary application, comprising a dual-fuel internal combustion engine and the control device.
F02D 41/22 - Safety or indicating devices for abnormal conditions
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
F02D 19/08 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed simultaneously using pluralities of fuels
F02D 19/10 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed simultaneously using pluralities of fuels peculiar to compression-ignition engines in which the main fuel is gaseous
The invention relates to an electrical energy store (10) for a motor vehicle. Multiple battery module groups (14) each have multiple battery modules (20), each formed of multiple battery cells. Multiple containers (12) are stacked and each have a substantially frame-type container outer wall (18), wherein each of the multiple battery module groups (14) is arranged in one of the multiple containers (12). Multiple securing elements (16), which are elongated in shape, each extend through the container outer walls (18) of the multiple containers (12) and secure the containers (12) to one another. Advantageously, the long securing elements (16) passing through all containers (12) allow for a modular, freely scalable construction of the electrical energy store (10) alongside a free geometric form, low weight and costs and faster, simpler assembly and disassembly.
H01M 10/658 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by thermal insulation or shielding
H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
H01M 50/244 - Secondary casingsRacksSuspension devicesCarrying devicesHolders characterised by their mounting method
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
H01M 50/258 - Modular batteriesCasings provided with means for assembling
H01M 50/264 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks for cells or batteries, e.g. straps, tie rods or peripheral frames
H01M 50/30 - Arrangements for facilitating escape of gases
CMB.TECH TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Silberhorn, Georg
Löser, Stefan
Jasper, Trevor
Abstract
The invention relates to an internal combustion engine, preferably a dual-fuel internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine comprises a charge-air compressor (22), a combustion chamber (50), and a gas fuel supply device (10) for supplying a gaseous fuel, preferably a hydrogen fuel. The gas fuel supply device (10) opens into a charge-air supply connection between the charge-air compressor (22) and the combustion chamber (50). The invention furthermore relates to a vehicle, in particular a watercraft, or a static application having at least one internal combustion engine.
The invention relates to a motor holder (3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4) for fastening an electric motor (1) to a support frame (2) of a vehicle (10), wherein the support frame (2) preferably comprises two longitudinal members (2bj, 2b2) which are spaced apart from each other and are interconnected via a plurality of cross members (2aj, 2a2, 2a3, 2a4). The invention further relates to a vehicle (10) having a motor holder (3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4) of this type. It is provided here that the motor holder (3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4) comprises a first fastening region (3a) which is fastened to one of the longitudinal members (2bj, 2b2); a second fastening region (3b) which is fastened to the electric motor (1) or to a support structure of the electric motor (1); and a spacer (3c) connecting the first and second fastening region (3a, 3b), wherein the spacer (3c) spaces the second fastening region (3b) from the first fastening region (3a) in such a manner that the second fastening region (3b) is arranged below the longitudinal members (2bj, 2b2) in the vertical direction H of the vehicle.
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
A method for determining a combustion gas composition of a combustion gas for an internal combustion engine includes operating the engine, and establishing an operating point of the internal combustion engine during operation. The method also includes detecting a nitrogen oxide emission of the internal combustion engine at the operating point. The method further includes detecting an exhaust gas temperature of the internal combustion engine at the operating point, and detecting a combustion air ratio of the internal combustion engine at the operating point. The combustion gas composition of the combustion gas is determined based on the operating point, the detected nitrogen oxide emission, the detected exhaust gas temperature and the detected combustion air ratio.
The invention relates to a crash structure (100) for reinforcing a housing (50) for an electrical energy store (500) of a preferably electrically driven motor vehicle. The crash structure (100) comprises multiple structure sections (10), preferably spaced apart from one another and/or arranged above one another in a common plane. The crash structure (100) also comprises a gas-guiding system (200), which is formed within the crash structure (100) and has multiple gas-guiding channels (20) fluidically connected to one another, wherein a respective one of the multiple gas-guiding channels (20) is formed in the multiple structure sections (10).
The invention relates to a method for determining optimised operating settings for drivetrain components of a utility vehicle. The method comprises transmitting (S20) vehicle state data (5) of the utility vehicle arising during a journey along a route (4) and vehicle surroundings data (6) to a computing unit (7) external to the utility vehicle. The method further comprises the computing unit (7) using (S40) the transmitted vehicle state data (5) and vehicle surroundings data (6) to simulate the journey along the route (4) using a stored vehicle model (8) in order to determine current operating settings (1) for drivetrain components (2) of the utility vehicle (3). The method further comprises the computing unit (7) carrying out (S60) further simulations of the journey along the route (4) using the stored vehicle model (8) on the basis of alterations of determined current operating settings (1) and determining (S80) optimised operating settings (1) for drivetrain components (2) of the utility vehicle (3) on the basis of an assessment of the simulations carried out and the altered operating settings (1) in terms of definable target criteria. The optimised operating settings (1) are then transmitted (S100) to the utility vehicle (3), for example by means of wireless data transfer (9) and/or during a workshop visit. The method according to the invention allows operating settings to be centrally optimised for utility vehicles already being used on the road by end customers.
B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
B60W 30/188 - Controlling power parameters of the driveline, e.g. determining the required power
B60W 20/12 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand using control strategies taking into account route information
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G06F 30/27 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using machine learning, e.g. artificial intelligence, neural networks, support vector machines [SVM] or training a model
The invention relates to a front structure for a utility vehicle, preferably for a lorry, as well as a utility vehicle comprising a front structure of this type. The front structure comprises two lateral longitudinal frame rails, a cooling module (3) arranged between the longitudinal frame rails and supported on the longitudinal frame rail via lateral pivot bearings (6) with a common pitch axis, and a pendulum support (7) secured to the cooling module (3) and supported directly or indirectly on the longitudinal frame rail for absorbing tilting movements of the cooling module. The pendulum support (7) is characterised by a target failure point (8), which is designed to fail in the event of a head-on crash with a crash-related application of force (F), in order to release a tilting movement of the cooling module (3) and/or to no longer absorb same. In this way, in the event of a head-on crash, the backward displacement of a driver cabin mounted on the front structure can be improved and the intrusion of the driver cabin can thereby be reduced and the safety of the occupant improved.
B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
B60K 11/04 - Arrangement or mounting of radiators, radiator shutters, or radiator blinds
B60R 19/56 - Arrangements on high-riding vehicles, e.g. lorries, for preventing vehicles or objects from running thereunder
78.
METHOD FOR DETERMINING MECHANICAL STRESSES IN A TRACTION ENERGY STORE
The invention relates to a method for determining mechanical stresses (200) in an electrical traction energy store (110) of a motor vehicle (1100). According to one aspect of the device, a device (100) comprises a traction energy store (110) for storing electrical energy having at least one cell module (120), which comprises in each case a housing (122) and a plurality of secondary cells (300) which are arranged in the housing (122) and are electrically conductively connected to a power interface (124) of the cell module (120). The device (100) also comprises at least one determination unit (130) which is designed to determine, on the basis of an internal resistance of the secondary cells (300) in the at least one cell module (120), a mechanical stress (200) in the secondary cells (300) at different times, a first value of the internal resistance corresponding to a first state of the mechanical stress (200) and a second value of the internal resistance, which is greater than the first value of the internal resistance, corresponding to a second state of the mechanical stress (200) which is greater than the mechanical stress (200) in the first state.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
The invention relates to an electrical energy store (10) for a motor vehicle, comprising a plurality of battery cells (11), each of which has a degassing element (12) for discharging gas. Furthermore, the electrical energy store (10) has a filter body (13) which is arranged opposite the respective degassing elements (12) and is preferably used to filter out particles from the discharged gas and/or is designed to absorb energy from the discharged gas. The invention also relates to a motor vehicle comprising such an electrical energy store (10).
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B01D 39/00 - Filtering material for liquid or gaseous fluids
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
H01M 50/258 - Modular batteriesCasings provided with means for assembling
H01M 50/30 - Arrangements for facilitating escape of gases
80.
VEHICLE, COMBINATION OF VEHICLES, METHOD FOR CHARGING A BATTERY OF A VEHICLE, AND USE OF A CHARGING CONNECTION
The invention relates to a vehicle comprising at least one battery; at least one charging connection, the vehicle being connectable via the charging connection to a power supply point in order to charge the battery, and the vehicle being connectable via the charging connection to a further vehicle in order to supply the further vehicle with electrical energy from the battery; and at least one control system, the control system being designed to control the charging of the battery when the vehicle is connected to the energy supply point via the charging connection, and the control system being designed to control the supply of the further vehicle with electrical energy from the battery when the vehicle is connected via the charging connection to the further vehicle.
H02J 7/14 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from dynamo-electric generators driven at varying speed, e.g. on vehicle
B60R 16/033 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems characterised by the use of electrical cells or batteries
82.
COOLING DEVICE FOR A FLUID COOLING OF A PASSIVE FAULT-CURRENT PROTECTION DEVICE
The invention relates to a cooling device for a fluid cooling of a passive fault-current protection device, preferably a high-voltage fuse. The invention additionally relates to a device for protecting a high-voltage current circuit of a vehicle, comprising such a cooling device and a passive fault-current protection device. The passive fault-current protection device (3) comprises a fuse body (4) with a connection conductor (5) arranged therein, wherein the fuse body (4) has a respective connection contact (6) at both ends, said connection contact being connected to the connection conductor (5). The cooling device (1) comprises a heat sink (2), two connection regions (7) which are arranged on opposite sides of the heat sink (2) for receiving the connection contacts (6), two fluid connections (4), and a cooling channel (9) which fluidically connects the two fluid connections (8) and runs in the interior of the heat sink (2). The heat sink (2) has a recess (10), preferably a trough-like recess, between the connection regions (7) for at least partly receiving the fuse body (4) in a laminar manner. The cooling channel (9) runs along at least one lateral wall of the recess (10). By virtue of the aforementioned cooling device, an effective active fluid cooling can be provided for the passive fault-current protection device such that the maximum current flow running through a charging circuit, in particular a high-voltage charging circuit, can be advantageously increased.
H01H 85/20 - Bases for supporting the fuseSeparate parts thereof
H01H 85/175 - Casings characterised by the casing shape or form
H01H 85/02 - Protective devices in which the current flows through a part of fusible material and this current is interrupted by displacement of the fusible material when this current becomes excessive Details
The invention relates to a bus having a cockpit (1) with an operating apparatus (20). The operating apparatus (20) comprises a display device (21) with a display surface (22). The operating apparatus (20) also comprises a communication interface (23) for communicating with a passenger terminal (3), which is arranged to receive a passenger request from the passenger terminal (3). Furthermore, the operating apparatus (20) comprises a control device (24) that is configured to control the display device (21) to display a driver message (2) and at least one operating element (2a...2n) on the display surface as a function of the received passenger request. In this case, the at least one control element (2a...2n) is assigned a predetermined control function for sending a response to the passenger request to the passenger terminal (3) via the communication interface (22) and/or is assigned a predetermined control function for controlling an equipment and/or equipment function component integrated in the bus. Furthermore, the operating apparatus (20) comprises an actuating device (25) by means of which the control functions assigned to the at least one operating element (2a...2n) can be triggered.
The invention relates to an electrical connector (10), preferably for connecting a high-voltage component (20) and a further high-voltage component (20) of a motor vehicle. The electrical connector (10) comprises a plurality of first terminals (1), a plurality of second terminals (2), and a plurality of connecting lines which each electrically or fluidically connect one of the plurality of first terminals (1) and one of the plurality of second terminals (2). The electrical connector (10) also has an electrical connector housing (3) which surrounds the plurality of connecting lines. The electrical connector housing (3) comprises: a first terminal head (3a) in which the plurality of first terminals (1) are accommodated; a second terminal head (3b) in which the plurality of second terminals (2) are accommodated; and a connecting region (3c) via which the first and second terminal heads (3a, 3b) are connected to one another. The connecting region (3c) has a rigid intermediate portion (4). The invention also relates to a system and to a motor vehicle comprising such an electrical connector (10).
Mechanical protection device for components of an electrical energy storage system of a vehicle, comprising: a protective barrier (240) for a battery (110) of the energy storage system (100), for arrangement on the side of the battery (110) situated towards the outside of the vehicle; and an installation frame (210) for a charging connection unit (140), arranged separately from the battery (110), of the energy storage system (100), for arrangement in front of and at a distance in the vehicle longitudinal direction (L) from an end of the protective barrier (240), wherein the installation frame (210) has a contact face (220) for arrangement in front of the end (244) of the protective barrier (240), wherein the contact face (220) comprises an outer-side, angled stop (222) for engaging around the outside of the end (244) of the protective barrier (240) at a distance, wherein the contact face (220) together with the outer-side stop (222) comprises a region of the contact face (220) with an L-shaped cross section; and vehicle frame support having the energy storage system (100) mounted on it and the protection device; and vehicle having such a vehicle frame support.
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
The invention relates to a device (100) for driving a double-leaf door comprising a first door leaf (102) and a second door leaf (104) for a vehicle, preferably a bus. A first throttle (116) is assigned to a first valve (106) and in a first valve position of the first valve (106) can be bypassed by fluid and in a second valve position of the first valve (106) can be passed through by fluid. A second throttle (118) is assigned to a second valve (108) and, in a first valve position of the second valve (108), can be bypassed by fluid and, in a second valve position of the second valve (108), can be traversed by fluid. When moving, preferably closing, the door leaves (102, 104), the closing speed of both door leaves (102, 104) can advantageously be adjusted independently of one another by means of the valves (106, 108) and throttles (116, 118).
The invention relates to a device for illuminating a cab of a utility vehicle, preferably a truck. The device has a roof region (10) and a storage compartment device (12), which is arranged in the roof region (10) and can be closed at least partially by means of a door element (22, 24). The device has an illumination element (38, 40), which is arranged on a roof liner (34) of the roof region (10) such that, by means of the illumination element (38, 40), a cab interior and an interior of the storage compartment device (12) behind the door element (22, 24) can be illuminated when the door element (22, 24) is completely open. The device thus provides function integration since the illumination element (38, 40) is used not only to illuminate the cab interior but also to illuminate the storage compartment device (12) or the luggage rack.
B60Q 3/225 - Small compartments, e.g. glove compartments
B60Q 3/30 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for compartments other than passenger or driving compartments, e.g. luggage or engine compartments
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
A reciprocating combustion engine includes at least one cylinder, in which a reciprocating piston is arranged back and forth movable. The reciprocating combustion engine includes a pin structure arranged on the combustion chamber side in the area of the cylinder head or the piston bottom. Due to the pin structure, local peak temperatures can be avoided during the combustion process, so that NOx emissions can be avoided or at least greatly reduced. A motor vehicle, for example a commercial vehicle, includes a reciprocating combustion engine.
The invention relates, inter alia, to an electrical energy storage device (10) for a motor vehicle. The energy storage device (10) has a plurality of battery cells (11) which each comprise a pressure relief valve (12) and contact poles (13). The energy storage device (10) also has a degassing duct (20) which fluidically connects the pressure relief valves (12) of the plurality of battery cells (11) to one another. The energy storage device (10) further comprises a temperature-control plate (30) for controlling the temperature of the plurality of battery cells (11) and also comprises a heat-conducting device (40) via which a plurality of the contact poles (13) of the plurality of battery cells (11) are thermally conductively connected to the temperature-control plate (30). The energy storage device (10) is distinguished in that the degassing duct (20) and the heat-conducting device (40) are arranged between the temperature-control plate (30) and the plurality of battery cells (11).
H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
90.
COMPRESSED-AIR MODULE SYSTEM FOR A UTILITY VEHICLE
The invention relates to a compressed-air module system for a utility vehicle, comprising a plurality of compressed-air components (46-58) and a mounting device (26) which can be attached to a vehicle frame (10) of the utility vehicle. The mounting device (26) and at least some of the plurality of compressed-air components (46-58) can be combined into a first compressed-air module (24A), wherein the first compressed-air module (24A) comprises an air compressor (56). The mounting device (26) and at least some of the plurality of compressed-air components (46-58) can be combined into a second compressed-air module (24B), wherein the second compressed-air module (24B) comprises, in place of the air compressor (56), at least one compressed air reservoir (58) from the plurality of compressed-air components (46-58).
B60R 16/08 - 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 fluid
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
B60T 17/02 - Arrangements of pumps or compressors, or control devices therefor
B60T 17/06 - Applications or arrangements of reservoirs
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
F15B 13/02 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors
The present invention relates to a utility vehicle (10), preferably a lorry or an omnibus, comprising an axle (14, 16), preferably a front axle or rear axle, with a wheel, and further comprising a wing (18) which is arranged in order to cover the wheel. A side panel (20) is arranged so as to cover a portion of a longitudinal side of the utility vehicle (10). A charging socket (22) for connecting an electric charging cable is arranged between the wing (18) and the side panel (20) with regard to a longitudinal axis of the utility vehicle (10). An arrangement of this type of the charging socket (20) can advantageously be particularly favourable in terms of installation space and at the same time can be readily accessible.
The invention relates to a device (10) for supplying a fuel consumer (1) of a vehicle (20) with a gaseous fuel. The device (10) comprises multiple pressure accumulators(2) for storing and providing pressurised fuel, as well as a discharge device (3), which fluidically connects the multiple pressure accumulators (2) with the fuel consumer (1). In order to advantageously allow for a utilisation of a temperature change occurring during a fuel discharge, preferably a discharge cold temperature released during the discharge of fuel, according to the invention, the discharge device (3) is thermally coupled to a coolant circuit (4) of the vehicle (20). The invention also relates to a vehicle (20) comprising a device (10) of this type.
The invention relates to a device (10) with leak detection for a medium (14) capable of forming drops for a motor vehicle, preferably utility vehicle. The device (10) comprises a container (12) for receiving the medium (14) capable of forming drops, preferably a non-conductive medium (14) capable of forming drops, and an electrical conductor (16) which is guided through a sealed-off conductor bushing (32) of the container (12). The device (10) further comprises a detection device (20), which is arranged outside the container (12), for detecting a leak in the conductor bushing (32) through which the medium (14) capable of forming drops emerges from the container (12) along the electrical conductor (16).
G01M 3/18 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for valves
The invention relates, inter alia, to a method for cleaning a cooling device (10) for a motor vehicle (20), wherein the cooling device (10) comprises a heat exchanger (11), an electric drive motor (12) connected to the heat exchanger (11), and a fan wheel (14) which is connected in terms of drive to the drive motor (12). The method comprises operating the cooling device (10) in a shaking mode, the shaking mode comprising controlling a current feed of the drive motor (12) in order to generate a shaking movement of the heat exchanger (11), the drive motor (12) and/or the fan wheel (14). The shaking movement preferably serves here for shaking off contaminants (e.g. dust, insect and/or plant parts) from the cooling device (10). Furthermore, the invention also relates to a cooling device (10) having a control unit (15) which is designed to carry out the method, and to a motor vehicle (20) having such a cooling device (10).
The invention relates to a switching and protecting device for a high-voltage vehicle electrical system. The invention also relates to a vehicle, preferably a utility vehicle, having a switching and protecting device of this type. The switching and protecting device (1) comprises a contact pairing (2) having a double contact point, wherein two fixed contact pieces (2a) can be electrically connected and disconnected by means of a movable contact bridge (2b), and a controllable electromechanical drive (3), by means of which a control force on the contact bridge (2b) can be generated in order to selectively close and open the electrical connection. The switching and protecting device (1) also comprises a first control unit (4), which is formed as an application-specific integrated circuit, ASIC (4), or as a field-programmable gate array FPGA, or as a pure analog circuit by means of a comparator circuit. The first control unit (4) is designed to generate output signals for controlling the electromechanical drive (3), to determine, in accordance with an input signal, preferably a current- and/or voltage-based input signal, whether a first safety switch-off condition is satisfied, and, if the first safety switch-off condition is satisfied, to generate an output signal for opening the electrical connection.
The invention relates to a device for energy recovery for an electrically driven motor vehicle. The device comprises an electric drive unit (16) for driving the motor vehicle and a permanent brake device (20) which is designed as a hydrodynamic retarder and is or can be drivingly connected to the electric drive unit (16). A waste heat recovery device (12) has an expansion machine (36) which is or can be connected to the permanent brake device (20) for energy recovery of a waste heat resulting from the braking of the permanent brake device (20). The invention also relates to a method for energy recovery in an electrically driven motor vehicle.
B60T 1/10 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels by utilising wheel movement for accumulating energy, e.g. driving air compressors
B60T 1/087 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels using fluid or powdered medium in hydrodynamic, i.e. non-positive displacement, retarders
B60T 10/02 - Control or regulation for continuous braking making use of fluid or powdered medium, e.g. for use when descending a long slope with hydrodynamic brake
B60L 50/61 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries by batteries charged by engine-driven generators, e.g. series hybrid electric vehicles
F16D 61/00 - Brakes with means for making the energy absorbed available for use
F16D 57/04 - Liquid-resistance brakesAir-resistance brakes with blades causing a directed flow, e.g. Föttinger type
The invention relates to a utility vehicle (IO), preferably a truck, comprising a structure (22) or trailer (46) having a consumer (20) and a fuel cell device (12). The fuel cell device (12) is designed to be connectable as a range extender of the utility vehicle (IO) and to supply the consumer (20) with electrical power and/or waste heat.
B60L 58/40 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for controlling a combination of batteries and fuel cells
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B60L 50/62 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries by batteries charged by engine-driven generators, e.g. series hybrid electric vehicles charged by low-power generators primarily intended to support the batteries, e.g. range extenders
B60L 50/71 - Arrangement of fuel cells within vehicles specially adapted for electric vehicles
B60L 50/75 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using propulsion power supplied by both fuel cells and batteries
B60L 58/13 - Maintaining the SoC within a determined range
B60L 58/27 - 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 heating
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