Abstract

A method for operating a motorized closure element assembly of a vehicle having a closure element, using a sensor system having a plurality of UWB modules that have a module controller, wherein the UWB modules are to carry out a localization of an operator approaching the motor vehicle, wherein the module controllers operate a first antenna of the UWB module with a first directional characteristic, wherein, on detection of a predefined switching event related to the operator, a gesture recognition is performed by the UWB modules, wherein the module controllers operate a second antenna of the UWB module with a second directional characteristic having a main direction for sending and receiving UWB radar signals, wherein the presence of a predefined operator gesture in the region of interest is monitored using the UWB radar signals and, upon a valid operator gesture, activation of the motorized closure element assembly is initiated.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/76 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects responsive to devices carried by persons or objects, e.g. magnets or reflectors

Abstract

A connecting joint assembly, wherein the connecting joint assembly has a ball pin with a ball head and a ball socket unit, wherein the ball socket unit has a ball socket with a radially inner cavity for receiving the ball head and with a plurality of feedthroughs leading from the outside into the cavity, wherein a securing clip has a bracket section and locking tongues which are connected thereto and, in the mounted state, extend from the bracket section through a respectively assigned one of the feedthroughs into the cavity, wherein the locking tongues engage behind the ball head in the mounted state on its side facing the pin shaft, wherein the securing clip is displaceable from a securing position, in which the securing clip holds the ball head in the ball socket, into a removal position, in which the ball pin is releasable from the ball socket unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16C 11/06 - Ball-jointsOther joints having more than one degree of angular freedom, i.e. universal joints
• B62D 65/00 - Designing, manufacturing, e.g. assembling, facilitating disassembly, or structurally modifying motor vehicles or trailers, not otherwise provided for
• E05F 15/611 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings
• E05F 15/632 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for horizontally-sliding wings

Abstract

A method for operating a closure element arrangement of a motor vehicle, wherein the closure element arrangement has a closure element, a drive arrangement assigned to the closure element for adjusting the closure element in an adjustment range and a control arrangement for actuating the drive, wherein sensor values are detected by means of a sensor arrangement in a detection zone with respect to an operator action carried out by an operator outside the motor vehicle, wherein the detected sensor values are checked by means of the control arrangement in a check routine for the presence of a valid operator action, wherein the drive arrangement is caused by means of the control arrangement to adjust the closure element in an adjustment direction when a valid operator action is present, and wherein a closure element position of the closure element is determined by means of the control arrangement.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/40 - Safety devices, e.g. detection of obstructions or end positions
• E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects

Abstract

A method for operating a door arrangement of a motor vehicle with a door which can be adjusted via a door kinematic system, the door arrangement having a control arrangement for actuating a drive arrangement with at least one electric drive and a sensor arrangement for detecting operator actions, a plurality of predefined operating actions being provided to trigger an actuating function of the door arrangement, the output of an operator information item which contains an indication to the operator of at least one of the predefined operator actions being carried out being caused by of the control arrangement. The predefined operator actions are assigned respective boundary conditions to be met, that at least one of the predefined operator actions is selected as recommended operator action by the control arrangement based on the assignment and the given boundary conditions.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/75 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects responsive to the weight or other physical contact of a person or object
• E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operationDetection of a user approaching a handleElectrical switching actions performed by handles

Abstract

Method for operating a flap arrangement of a vehicle. A control arrangement for activating a drive arrangement assigned to the flap arrangement and a distance sensor coupled to the control arrangement are provided. Sensor values relating to actions of people outside the motor vehicle are detected by the distance sensor. The detected sensor values are checked by the control arrangement for the fulfillment of predetermined operator action criteria. An approach criterion is predetermined, which relates to the observance of a predetermined approach movement of the detected person into a predetermined detection region. A gesture criterion is predetermined, which relates to the observance of a predetermined relative movement of a body part of the detected person relative to the rest of the person in a predetermined triggering region. The fulfillment of the approach criterion and gesture criterion is defined as a prerequisite for at least one of the valid operator actions.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects

Abstract

The invention relates to a guide rail assembly (20) for guiding, in a sliding manner, a rail slider (24) connected to a window pane (18). The guide rail assembly (20) comprises a guide rail (22) on which a cable roller (26) is rotatably mounted, and which comprises a receptacle (32) for a fastening means (34) on a carrier component (36). A distance from the receptacle (32) to a reference plane (64) in which the end face (44) of the cable roller (26) facing the guide rail (22) lies is less than 3mm. The invention also relates to a window lifter assembly (16).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 11/48 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement operated by cords or chains
• E05F 15/689 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for vertically-sliding wings specially adapted for vehicle windows

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive, in particular a spindle drive, for adjusting a closure element (3) of a motor vehicle (4), wherein: the drive (2) has an electric drive motor (8), a drive housing (13) and a cable grommet (1); the cable grommet (1) has a body-side cable grommet connection (16), a drive-side cable grommet connection (17), and a protective tube (18) extending from the body-side cable grommet connection (16) to the drive-side cable grommet connection (17) along a geometric centerline (M); and a guide channel (19) for at least one electrical line (20) to pass through extends through the body-side cable grommet connection (16), the drive-side cable grommet connection (17) and the protective tube (18). The invention proposes that: the drive-side cable grommet connection (17) has a multi-part design with an axial protective tube portion (21) and with a clamping sleeve (22) secured axially to the drive housing (13); the protective tube portion (21) is inserted from the outside into a housing clamping portion (24) formed by a housing opening (23) of the drive housing (13), and the clamping sleeve (22) is inserted from the inside into the housing clamping portion (24), such that the protective tube portion (21) and clamping sleeve (22) axially overlap in the housing clamping portion (24); and the protective tube (18) has a tube wall (25), and in the region of the protective tube portion (21), the tube wall (25) is clamped radially between the clamping sleeve (22) and the housing clamping portion (24) or between two portions of the clamping sleeve (22).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
• 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

Abstract

Various embodiments relate to a method for operating a flap arrangement, wherein a control arrangement for activating a motorized drive arrangement assigned to the flap arrangement and a radar sensor coupled to the control arrangement are provided, wherein sensor values relating to a user action of a user situated outside of the motor vehicle are detected by the radar sensor, wherein the detected sensor values are checked, by the control arrangement, for the fulfillment of prescribed user action criteria, wherein, depending on the result of the check, the user action detected via the sensor values is rejected or is qualified as a valid user action, and wherein, upon detection of a valid user action, the control arrangement activates the drive arrangement for the motorized displacement of the flap arrangement. It is proposed that, a time-dependent association of detected sensor values with the user is performed by means of the control arrangement.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/76 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects responsive to devices carried by persons or objects, e.g. magnets or reflectors
• B60R 25/31 - Detection related to theft or to other events relevant to anti-theft systems of human presence inside or outside the vehicle
• E05F 15/603 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors

Abstract

An adjustment device for a motor vehicle, comprising a window lifter for adjusting a functionalized window pane, and a guide system for a cable which is connected to the functionalized window pane and serves to conduct current to and/or to control the window pane. The guide system has a flexible component, which receives the cable, and a sliding element, which is coupled to the window pane and is guided on a rail-like guide element separated from the window lifter.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/689 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for vertically-sliding wings specially adapted for vehicle windows

Abstract

The invention relates to a modular assembly for a storage space (11), in particular a frunk, of a motor vehicle (1), and to a mounting method. The proposed solution relates to a modular assembly for a storage space (11) of a motor vehicle, in particular a frunk, having at least one main body (2, 2', 2", 2a) which is designed to provide a stowage space. The main body has at least one mounting portion on which at least one functional assembly (3, 4, 5, 7, 8) is mounted. The proposed solution also relates to a method.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 5/02 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at front of vehicle

Abstract

A drive arrangement for adjusting a flap of a vehicle, wherein the flap is mounted to a vehicle body such that the flap is pivotally movable between an open position and a closed position, wherein the drive arrangement comprises a drive unit for moving the flap between the open position and the closed position, wherein the drive unit comprises an electric drive, a unit housing, and an output shaft, which is rotatable mounted in the housing, wherein the output shaft comprises a shaft interface for connecting the output shaft to the vehicle body. The drive arrangement can include a mounting adapter for indirect mounting of the drive unit to the flap and that the mounting adapter comprises an adapter interface, with which the mounting adapter is attached to the drive unit and that the mounting adapter comprises a further adapter interface for attachment of the mounting adapter to the flap.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/63 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by swinging arms

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive arrangement for adjusting a flap (2) of a motor vehicle (3), wherein the flap (2) is mounted to a vehicle body (4) such that the flap (2) is pivotally movable in relation to the vehicle body (4) between an open position and a closed position, wherein the drive arrangement (1) comprises a drive unit (6) for moving the flap (2) between the open position and the closed position, wherein the drive unit (6) comprises an electric drive (7), a unit housing (8), in which the electric drive (7) is housed, and an output shaft (9), which is rotatable mounted in the unit housing (8), wherein the output shaft (9) comprises a shaft interface (11) for connecting the output shaft (9) to the vehicle body (4). It is proposed that the drive arrangement (1) comprises a mounting adapter (12) for indirect mounting of the drive unit (6) to the flap (2) and that the mounting adapter (12) comprises an adapter interface (13), with which the mounting adapter (12) is attached to the drive unit (6) and that the mounting adapter (12) comprises a further adapter interface (17) for attachment of the mounting adapter (12) to the flap (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/614 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by meshing gear wheels, one of which being mounted at the wing pivot axisPower-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by a motor acting directly on the wing pivot axis
• E05F 15/63 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by swinging arms

Abstract

A vehicle door module includes a carrier plate inside the vehicle door. A cable window regulator has a guide rail and is mounted onto the carrier plate. A door structure, which is separate from and configured to be joined to the carrier plate, has a receiving contour. The guide rail has a cable deflection region extending beyond the outer edge of the carrier plate. The cable deflection region has a joining contour protruding from and formed in one piece with the cable deflection region. The joining contour is permanently form-lockingly inserted in the receiving contour as a door subassembly of the vehicle door upon assembling the door. The joining contour is inserted in the receiving contour in a rail longitudinal direction, oriented approximately parallel to a height direction. The joining contour engages behind the receiving contour, holds and stabilizes the cable deflection region perpendicular to the cable deflection region.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides
• B60J 1/17 - WindowsWindscreensAccessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides adjustable slidable vertically
• E05D 15/16 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding vertically more or less in their own plane

Abstract

A device may include detecting, by at least one latch status sensor, the latch being in a partially closed state and commanding, by a controller, the latch to change from the partially closed state to a fully closed state. The device may receive, from a switch, a command to change the latch to either an open state or the partially closed state to at least partially open the closure. Moreover, the device may include executing, by the latch, a cinching cycle to verify that the latch is in the fully closed state and the closure is in a fully closed position. Also, the device may include executing, in response to executing the cinching cycle, a release cycle transitioning the latch from the fully closed state to the partially closed state to move the closure from the fully closed position to a partially closed position.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 81/66 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the bolt position, i.e. the latching status
• B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
• E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
• E05B 81/56 - Control of actuators
• E05B 81/70 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the wing position

Abstract

A device may include detecting, by at least one latch status sensor, the latch being in a partially closed state and commanding, by a controller, the latch to change from the partially closed state to a fully closed state. The device may receive, from a switch disposed in the vehicle storage compartment, a command to change the latch to either an open state or the partially closed state to at least partially open the closure. Moreover, the device may include executing, by the latch, a cinching cycle to verify that the latch is in the fully closed state and the closure is in a fully closed position. Also, the device may include executing, in response to executing the cinching cycle, a release cycle transitioning the latch from the fully closed state to the partially closed state to move the closure from the fully closed position to a partially closed position.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 81/72 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the lock status, i.e. locked or unlocked condition
• E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
• E05B 83/16 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets

Abstract

An adjustable air deflector actuator assembly is disclosed herein. The adjustable air deflector actuator assembly enables control over an air deflector's position, transitioning between non-deployed and deployed states. Components of the actuator assembly include a rotational bracket, a dynamic linear drive, and a response link arm. The bracket, attached to the vehicle, rotates about an axis to govern the air deflector's position. The linear drive, composed of fixed and translating portions, couples to the bracket and the vehicle, while the link arm connects to the air deflector and the bracket, allowing for precise positioning.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 35/00 - Vehicle bodies characterised by streamlining

Abstract

The invention relates to a door drive device (2) for adjusting a vehicle door (11) relative to a vehicle body (10), comprising: an adjustment part (21) for transmitting force between the vehicle door (11) and the vehicle body (10); a drive motor (22); a gear assembly which couples the drive motor (22) to the adjustment part (21); and a gear housing (24) which at least partially encloses the gear assembly. A guide rail (27) is connected to the gear housing (24). A sliding element (26) is longitudinally guided on the guide rail (27) in an adjustment direction (V). The guide rail (27) comprises a first pair of guide faces (275A, 277A), which face one another, and a second pair of guide faces (275B, 277B), which face one another, for guiding the sliding element (26) in the adjustment direction (V), wherein the guide faces (275A, 277A) of the first pair extend, not in parallel, in the cross section of the guide rail (27), transversely to the adjustment direction (V), and the guide faces (275B, 277B) of the second pair extend, not in parallel, in the cross section of the guide rail (27) transversely to the adjustment direction (V).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms

Abstract

A spindle drive for a closure element of a vehicle is provided, wherein the spindle drive has a spindle/spindle nut mechanism, which has a spindle and a spindle nut meshing therewith for generating linear drive movements along a geometric spindle axis between a spindle-side drive connection and a spindle nut-side drive connection for channeling the drive movements, wherein the spindle is axially movably guided in a spindle guide tube which is axially fixedly connected to the spindle nut for conjoint rotation and which is axially fixedly coupled to the spindle nut-side drive connection. It is proposed that the spindle nut is axially inserted over its entire length into a portion of the spindle guide tube that is formed in such a way as to be in form-fitting engagement with the spindle nut in both directions along the geometric spindle axis and in the circumferential direction around the geometric spindle axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
• B60J 5/10 - Doors arranged at the vehicle rear

Abstract

The proposed solution relates to a loudspeaker unit (E) for a vehicle, for example as part of an acoustic vehicle warning system, comprising a loudspeaker housing (1) and a loudspeaker (2), which is accommodated in an interior (123) of the loudspeaker housing (1), wherein the loudspeaker housing (1) comprises a first housing wall (10), on the inner side, facing the interior (123), of which the loudspeaker (2) is fixed. For example, the first housing wall (10) is air-permeable for the transmission of sound generated by the loudspeaker (2) outwards into an exterior surrounding the loudspeaker housing (1) and, for this purpose, comprises an air-permeable grid region (100), which, for sound transmission, comprises a plurality of channels (1003) each having a Z- or S-shaped cross-section.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04R 1/02 - CasingsCabinetsMountings therein
• B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof

Abstract

A method for operating an adjustment system for an interior of a motor vehicle, wherein the adjustment system has motor-adjustable interior elements, which are adjustable between different configurations by respective drive arrangements with actuators via adjustment kinematics, wherein a control arrangement is provided, by which the drive arrangements are activated in an adjustment routine in order to adjust the motor-adjustable interior elements from an initial configuration into an end configuration via the adjustment kinematics. The control arrangement has an obstacle representation of objects in the interior for collision testing during the adjustment. A path planning routine is carried out by the control arrangement, in which a collision-free adjustment path from the initial configuration into the end configuration is determined on the basis of a kinematics model of the adjustment kinematics and of the obstacle representation, and that the activation in the adjustment routine is carried out by the control arrangement.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 16/037 - 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 occupant comfort
• B60N 2/01 - Arrangement of seats relative to one another
• B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
• B60N 3/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A drive unit for the motor-driven adjustment of a closure element of a motor vehicle, wherein the drive unit has mechanical drive connections, which are linearly adjustable relative to each other, and a drive train, which is coupled to the drive connections, with an electric drive motor, wherein the drive motor has a motor shaft and a motor housing, wherein the motor housing is composed of a plurality of housing parts and is mounted in the drive unit via a decoupling element. It is proposed that the decoupling element is designed electrically conductively at least in sections and covers a transition region between the housing parts.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/616 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms
• 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
• B60R 16/03 - 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

Abstract

A drive unit for a drive for adjusting an adjusting element of a motor vehicle along a geometric drive axis, wherein the drive unit has a dynamic unit having a drive motor, a cable module having a motor circuit board as well as a drive unit housing for receiving at least the drive motor and the cable module, wherein the cable module for fixing the motor circuit board has a circuit board holder and a cable module cover, into which one or multiple cables for electrical connection to the drive motor and/or the motor circuit board are routed, and a first drive connection which is connected to the cable module cover, and a geometric cable module axis, wherein the dynamic unit is connected to the cable module in an axially fixed manner. It is proposed that the cable module can be designed as a pre-assembled functional unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 16/03 - 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
• 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
• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
• F16H 25/20 - Screw mechanisms
• H02K 5/22 - Auxiliary parts of casings not covered by groups , e.g. shaped to form connection boxes or terminal boxes
• H02K 5/24 - CasingsEnclosuresSupports specially adapted for suppression or reduction of noise or vibrations
• H02K 7/06 - Means for converting reciprocating motion into rotary motion or vice versa
• H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics

Abstract

The invention relates to an adjustment assembly for a closure element (2) of a motor vehicle, comprising a movement support assembly (3), which has a first which has a first connection point (4) and a second connection point (5) for outputting movements along a geometric output axis (6), wherein: the adjustment assembly (1) has a tubular adjustment housing (7) having a housing inner tube (9) formed by a sleeve (8) and having a housing outer tube (10), which run into one another in a telescoping manner when the adjustment assembly (1) is adjusted between a retracted position and an extended position; the sleeve (8) and the housing outer tube (10) are each associated with one of the two connection points (4, 5); the adjustment housing (7) provides an interior in which the movement support assembly (3) is at least partly disposed; the movement support assembly (3) has a rod (11) which is axially fixed to the housing outer tube (10) and which is surrounded by the housing outer tube (10); the rod (11) is associated with the same connection point (4) as the housing outer tube (10). According to the invention, at least one inner guide element (12) axially fixed and pivotally fixed with respect to the sleeve (8) extends from the sleeve (8) axially toward the first connection point (4) associated with the housing outer tube (10), said inner guide element surrounding the rod (11) over part of the axial extent of the rod, and the rod (11) being guided in said inner guide element.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 1/10 - Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated for swinging wings
• E05F 15/53 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using fluid-pressure actuators for swinging wings
• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (32) for operating an electromotive door drive (14) of a motor vehicle (2) which has a door (10) driven by means of an electric motor (16). The door (10) is left in a holding position (48) if an object (22) is detected in an adjustment region (38) by means of a collision-prevention sensor (18) during an adjustment of the door (10). The holding position (48) is selected such that the door (10) has a specified distance (50) to the object (22), said distance being selected on the basis of the degree (44) of accuracy with which the position (42) of the object (22) is ascertained. The invention also relates to an electromotive door drive (14) of a motor vehicle (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/43 - Detection using safety edges responsive to disruption of energy beams, e.g. light or sound

Abstract

The invention relates to a radar assembly for a motor vehicle (2), said radar assembly (1) having a radar sensor (8) for a radar-based detection of objects, a receiving element (9) for receiving the radar sensor (8) and for arranging on a motor vehicle component (13) of the motor vehicle (2), and a cover (11) for at least partly covering the radar sensor (8) on the motor vehicle component (13). According to the invention, the receiving element (9) has at least one support element (12) which secures the position of the radar sensor (8) relative to the cover (11) in at least one spatial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/02 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
• G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

Abstract

A window regulator assembly of a motor vehicle includes a guide rail on which a slide shoe is longitudinally movably mounted. The slide shoe has a main bracket which is mounted on the guide rail, and has a clamping arrangement. The clamping arrangement includes a clamping bracket connected to the main bracket and includes a pressure plate disposed parallel to the clamping bracket. A clamping component is clamped between the clamping bracket and the pressure plate. The clamping component holds a window pane. The clamping component has a holding surface which is disposed parallel to the pressure plate and a spacing between the holding surface and the clamping bracket is adjustable. A slide shoe of a window regulator assembly is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 1/17 - WindowsWindscreensAccessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides adjustable slidable vertically
• E05F 11/44 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement operated by one or more lifting arms
• E05F 11/48 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement operated by cords or chains

Abstract

It is provided an adjustment system for adjusting an interior object in a vehicle interior, comprising at least—an adjustment apparatus for adjusting the interior object by means of external force and—control electronics for controlling the adjustment of the interior object by means of external force during an adjustment process starting from an initial position into a target position of the interior object. The control electronics are further designed to control the adjustment apparatus for the adjustment process in a first adjustment range for a rough adjustment of the interior object and in a subsequent second adjustment range from an intermediate position until the target position is reached for a precise adjustment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
• B60N 2/18 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable height-adjustable the front or the rear portion of the seat being adjustable, e.g. independently of each other
• B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable

Abstract

The invention relates to a door drive (1) for a vehicle door (2), comprising: a housing (10) on which a first mounting region (M1) for mounting the housing (10) on the vehicle door (2) is fixed or formed; a movement part (11) having a second mounting region (M2) for mounting the movement part (11) on a vehicle chassis (3); an electrical drive unit (12) for causing the movement part (11) to move relative to the housing (10); and a holding element (13) having a third mounting region (M3) for mounting the holding element (13) on the vehicle door (2), wherein the holding element (13) has two ends (130, 131) which can be interconnected in order to fix the holding element (13) to the housing (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/616 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms

Abstract

The invention relates to a brush system (54) for an electric motor (15), comprising a brush support (56) having at least one brush holder (82) for supporting a brush (52) in a slidingly movable manner, the brush being arranged about a central shaft opening (66) for a motor shaft (28) to pass through. The brush support (56) has a sliding bearing (44) integrally formed onto it in the area of the shaft opening (66) for slidingly supporting the motor shaft (28).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 5/14 - Means for supporting or protecting brushes or brush holders
• H02K 7/08 - Structural association with bearings
• H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a flap arrangement (1) of a motor vehicle (2), wherein: the flap arrangement (1) has a flap (4) adjustable by means of a flap kinematic mechanism (3), a drive arrangement (5) assigned to the flap (4), and a control arrangement (7) for activating the drive arrangement (5); the control arrangement (7), triggered by a predetermined actuating action, activates the drive arrangement (5) for motorised adjustment of the flap (4) through an adjustment range (6); the flap arrangement (1) has a sensor arrangement (10), in particular a radar arrangement, which detects objects (11) in the adjustment range (6); the control arrangement (7) subjects the detected objects (11) to an obstruction check for the motorised adjustment; and the activation of the drive arrangement (5) is modified if an obstruction is identified in the obstruction check. It is proposed that, for the detection of the objects (11), at least one actuation range (12) associated with the actuating action is defined within the adjustment range (6), and that, in a specified starting phase of the motorised adjustment, the control arrangement (7) suppresses the obstruction check at least for some of the objects (11) detected in the actuation range (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/43 - Detection using safety edges responsive to disruption of energy beams, e.g. light or sound

Abstract

A method for operating a control device, having a microcontroller, of a motor vehicle, in particular a door control device. Current requirements for the control device are determined by the microcontroller, and a clock frequency of the microcontroller is adapted as a function of the current requirements. There is also described a control device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 10/30 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of auxiliary equipment, e.g. air-conditioning compressors or oil pumps
• B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
• G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency

Abstract

A door module for a motor vehicle door includes a support panel with a window lifter cable drive mounted or mountable thereon and coupled to a cable drum for a pull cable connected or connectable to a pane carrier. A first housing part receives the cable drum and includes through-openings for screw elements. A second housing part paired with the cable drive has screw bosses corresponding to the through-openings. The first housing part is on a first panel side and the second housing part is on an opposite second panel side. Each screw element has a screw head with a first tool receptacle and a threaded shaft with a shaft tip and a second tool receptacle on or in the shaft tip, so that each screw element can be actuated on the second panel side to uninstall the second housing part screwed with the first housing part.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides
• E05F 11/48 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement operated by cords or chains
• E05F 15/689 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for vertically-sliding wings specially adapted for vehicle windows

Abstract

A control arrangement for operating a vehicle locking system, the vehicle locking system having a drive with an electric drive motor, the control arrangement actuating the drive in response to a trigger signal transmitted by an operating element to provide a motorized locking function for an adjustable closure element of the motor vehicle, the control arrangement having an electrical energy store and a supply circuit associated with the energy store, the supply circuit, during emergency operation in response to the trigger signal being received by the supply circuit, providing an emergency supply voltage to the drive via the energy store. The control arrangement has a limiting member for the forwarding of the trigger signal from the operating element to the supply circuit, and that the limiting member is designed to suppress the forwarding of the trigger signal after a maximum actuation time has elapsed following beginning of the trigger signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 81/86 - Electrical circuits characterised by the power supplyEmergency power operation using capacitors
• E05B 81/58 - Control of actuators involving time control, e.g. for controlling run-time of electric motors

Abstract

The invention relates to a door handle (14) of a motor vehicle (2), having a handle shell (22) within which a radar sensor (28) is arranged which comprises a housing (30), and having a communication unit (44) which has an antenna (46) and evaluation electronics (48). The antenna (46) is integrated in the radar sensor (28). The invention also relates to a door (8) of a motor vehicle (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
• E05B 81/54 - Electrical circuits
• G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
• G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications

Abstract

The invention relates to a diverting device (20) for a traction cable (14) of a cable-type window regulator (2), the diverting device comprising a ring-shaped cable pulley (28), a support (26) for the cable pulley (28), and a support-mounted bearing journal (30) for rotatably bearing the cable pulley (28), wherein the cable pulley (28) has an encircling running channel (32) for the traction cable (14), a central bearing opening (34), and a number of latching tongues (48) that project radially into the bearing opening (34), wherein the cylindrical or hollow cylindrical bearing journal (30) has an encircling latching groove (52) which can be latched or clipped together with the latching tongues (48) to produce a snap-action connection, wherein the bearing journal (30) has a notch (56) in the latching groove (52), and wherein the notch (56) is designed such that, if the cable pulley (28) is placed with the bearing opening (34) onto the bearing journal (30) and rotated, and an incompletely latched or clipped latching tongue (48) is moved over the notch, the latching tongue (48) latches or clips, owing to its mechanical preload, into the latching groove (52).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/689 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for vertically-sliding wings specially adapted for vehicle windows

Abstract

The invention relates to a spindle arrangement for a closure element (2), in particular a tailgate, of a motor vehicle (3), wherein the spindle arrangement (5) has a spindle unit (6) with a threadless or threaded spindle (8) having an axially extending geometric spindle axis (7) and with a threadless or threaded spindle guide bush (9), in which the spindle (8) is guided, for performing in particular linear adjustment movements along the geometric spindle axis (7) between a spindle-side connection (10) and a spindle guide bush-side connection (11), wherein the spindle (8) is coupled to the spindle-side connection (10) in an axially fixed manner and the spindle guide bush (9) is axially secured on a spindle guide tube (12) radially in the interior of said spindle guide tube (12), which is coupled to the spindle guide bush-side connection (11) in an axially fixed manner. It is proposed that in the event of an axial movement of the spindle (8) relative to the spindle guide tube (12) in at least one movement direction, if the spindle (8) accelerates relative to the spindle guide tube (12) in excess of a predefined threshold value, a braking device (13) is activated which brakes the axial movement.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 1/10 - Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated for swinging wings
• E05F 5/02 - Braking devices, e.g. checksStopsBuffers specially for preventing the slamming of wings
• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms

Abstract

The invention relates to a longitudinal adjustment device (1, 1') for a vehicle seat (2), said longitudinal adjustment device comprising: a first adjustment element (11A) guided on a rail (10A); a second adjustment element (11B) guided on a rail (10B); a first drive device (12A) by means of which the first adjustment element (11A) can be adjusted along the rail (10A) on which the first adjustment element (11A) is guided; and a second drive device (12B) by means of which the second adjustment element (11B) can be adjusted along the rail (10B) on which the second adjustment element (11B) is guided, wherein a control unit (120A) of the first drive device (12A) is communicatively connected to a control unit (120B) of the second drive device (12B).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
• B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable

Abstract

The invention relates to a longitudinal adjustment device (1) for a vehicle seat (2), said longitudinal adjustment device comprising: a first adjustment element (11A) guided on a first rail (10A); a second adjustment element (11B) guided on a second rail (10B); a first drive device (12A) by means of which the first adjustment element (11A) can be adjusted along the first rail (10A); and a second drive device (12B) by means of which the second adjustment element (11B) can be adjusted along the second rail (10B), wherein a control unit (120A) of the first drive device (12A) is communicatively connected to a control unit (120B) of the second drive device (12B).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
• B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable

Abstract

The proposed solution relates to a device for adjusting a light transmittance of at least one section of a vehicle window by means of an AC voltage. The device is designed and provided to use a DC-DC voltage converter to generate, from an input DC voltage, a periodically varying output voltage on the basis of which the light transmittance can be changed. The proposed solution also relates to a method.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
• H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
• H02M 3/155 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
• H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
• B32B 17/00 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (34) for operating an electromotive door drive (16) of a motor vehicle (2) which has a door (10) driven by means of an electric motor (18). The door (10) is left in a holding position (52) if an object (24) is detected in an adjustment region (42) by means of a collision-prevention sensor (20) during adjustment of the door (10) in an adjustment direction (38). In the process, a holding function (60) of the door (10) is activated in the holding position (52) depending on a current situation (50). The invention also relates to an electromotive door drive (16) of a motor vehicle (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/40 - Safety devices, e.g. detection of obstructions or end positions
• E05F 15/43 - Detection using safety edges responsive to disruption of energy beams, e.g. light or sound

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive assembly for a flap (2) of a motor vehicle (3) having a body (4), wherein: the drive assembly (1) has a first drive train (5); the first drive train (5) has at least one first drive (6) having a body-side first drive connection (7) and having a flap-side first drive connection (7); an opening movement of the flap (2) from a closed position into an open position can be effected by means of the first drive (6); the drive assembly (1) has a second drive train (8); the second drive train (8) has a second drive (9); an emergency opening movement of the flap (2) from the closed position into a collision position can be effected by means of the second drive (9); the first drive train (5) has a coupling assembly (11) having a first coupling element (12) and a second coupling element (13); when the coupling assembly is in a decoupled state, the first coupling element (12) and the second coupling element (13) are decoupled from one another such that the coupling elements (12, 13) perform a compensating movement during the course of the emergency opening movement; and when the coupling assembly (11) is in a coupled state, the first coupling element (12) and the second coupling element (13) are coupled to one another such that the compensating movement is prevented. It is proposed that, during the course of the opening movement of the flap (2) from the closed position of the flap (2), the coupling assembly (11) is transferred from the decoupled state into the coupled state, and during the course of a closing movement of the flap (2), after which the flap (2) is situated in the closed position again, said coupling assembly is transferred from the coupled state into the decoupled state.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05D 15/50 - Suspension arrangements for wings allowing alternative movements for opening at either of two opposite edges
• B60R 21/38 - Protecting non-occupants of a vehicle, e.g. pedestrians using means for lifting bonnets
• E05F 1/10 - Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated for swinging wings
• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms

Abstract

It is provided a drive apparatus for adjusting an interior assembly of a vehicle comprises an electromotive adjustment drive for producing an adjustment force, a self-locking adjustment kinematic mechanism for transmitting an adjustment force produced by the adjustment drive to the interior assembly, which adjustment kinematic mechanism can be driven by means of the adjustment drive, and a control device for controlling the adjustment drive. The control device is configured to activate an adjustment mode for adjustment of the interior assembly depending on at least one trigger criterion and, when the adjustment mode is activated, to actuate the adjustment drive with a support current of a magnitude such that the interior assembly can put into motion by means of a user force produced manually on the interior assembly by a user, overcoming the self-locking of the adjustment kinematic mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
• B60N 2/04 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable

Abstract

The invention relates to a door drive device (2) for adjusting a vehicle door (11) relative to a vehicle body (10), comprising: an adjustment part (21), which can be adjusted in an adjustment direction (V), for transmitting force between the vehicle door (11) and the vehicle body (10); a drive motor (22); a gear assembly which couples the drive motor (22) to the adjustment part (21); and a gear housing (24) which at least partially encloses the gear assembly. A mechanical brake apparatus (28) is designed to act between a portion stationary with respect to the gear housing (24) and the adjustment part (21) or a gear part of the gear assembly which is operatively connected to the adjustment part (21) and moveable along the adjustment direction (V) to adjust the adjustment part (21), in order to mechanically brake a movement of the adjustment part (21) in at least one adjustment position of the adjustment part (21).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
• E05C 17/20 - Devices for holding wings openDevices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wingBraking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith by mechanical means with a movable bar or equivalent member extending between frame and wing consisting of a single rod sliding through a guide

Abstract

The invention relates to a window lifter assembly (1) having a rail slider (3) which is guided in a displaceable manner along a guide rail (2) and on which there is or can be fastened a clamping part (4) having two clamping legs (4a, 4b) for the window pane (5) that are connected so as to be pivotable about an axis of rotation (D), wherein the clamping legs (4a, 4b) are connected via an inseparable hinge joint (19) which is formed from at least one joint pin (19a) which is integrally formed on one of the clamping legs (4a, 4b) and from a joint eye (19b) which is integrally formed on the other clamping leg (4a, 4b) and receives the joint pin (19a).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 11/38 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement
• E05F 15/689 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for vertically-sliding wings specially adapted for vehicle windows

Abstract

The invention relates to a use of an opening device (2, 2') in a vehicle door (4) of a motor vehicle, wherein the motor vehicle has a vehicle body (24) enclosing the vehicle door (4), in which use: the opening device (2, 2') is arranged in the region of a door lock or in a rocker panel region; and the opening device (2, 2'), in the event of a side collision, interacts with the vehicle body (24) in such a manner that a drawing-in of the vehicle door (4) is counteracted by a body rocker panel of the vehicle body (24).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides
• E05F 15/00 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (32) for operating an electric-motor-driven actuator (12) for a motor vehicle (2), in particular an electric-motor-driven boot lid, having an electric motor (14) and an actuated part (10) driven by same. In a first operating mode (46), a pulse-width-modulated electrical voltage (18) with a first frequency (52) is applied to the electric motor (14), and a direction of rotation (15) of the electric motor (14) is changed with a second frequency (54). The first frequency (52) and the second frequency (54) are chosen to lie within an audible frequency range and are different from one another. The invention also relates to an electric-motor-driven actuator (12) for a motor vehicle (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02P 6/08 - Arrangements for controlling the speed or torque of a single motor
• B06B 1/04 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with electromagnetism
• B60Q 5/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of acoustic signal devices
• E05F 15/00 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings
• G05D 19/02 - Control of mechanical oscillations, e.g. of amplitude, of frequency, of phase characterised by the use of electric means
• H02K 29/00 - Motors or generators having non-mechanical commutating devices, e.g. discharge tubes or semiconductor devices
• G08B 21/22 - Status alarms responsive to presence or absence of persons

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating an electric viewing element arrangement (1), in particular a window arrangement, of a motor vehicle (2), wherein the viewing element arrangement (1) has at least one transparent viewing element (3), the degree of transparency of which is variable, and a control unit (4), wherein the viewing element (3) is controlled by means of the control unit (4) in order to set the degree of transparency thereof. The invention proposes that the control unit (4) measure an electrical parameter of the viewing element (3) in a defect detection routine and, on the basis of the electrical parameter, determine whether a defect of the viewing element (3) exists.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 3/04 - Antiglare equipment associated with windows or windscreensSun visors for vehicles adjustable in transparency
• G02F 1/1362 - Active matrix addressed cells
• G02F 1/163 - Operation of electrochromic cells, e.g. electrodeposition cellsCircuit arrangements therefor

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a flap arrangement (1) of a motor vehicle (2), wherein the flap arrangement (1) comprises: a flap (3), that can be adjusted over an adjustment range, for a load compartment opening (4) of a load compartment of the motor vehicle (2); a motor vehicle lock (6) having a lock latch (7) for holding engagement with a closing part (8) for fixing the flap (3) and having a locking pawl (9) associated with the lock latch (7), which blocks an opening of the lock latch (7) in the lowered position and releases the lock latch (7) in a raised position; an electric closing-aid drive (10) for the motor vehicle lock (6) and a control arrangement (11), wherein the closing-aid drive (10) is controlled by means of the control arrangement (11) in a closing routine to move the lock latch (7) and/or the closing part (8) in the closing direction from an initial position, preferably from a pre-closing position, into a main closing position, wherein a predetermined closing entrapment criterion is monitored in the closing routine by means of the control arrangement (11) and the actuation in the closing routine is changed when the closing entrapment criterion is met. According to the invention, the presence of an indication of a protruding load (13) at the load compartment opening (4) is checked by means of the control arrangement (11) before or in the closing routine, and if the indication is present, the predetermined closing entrapment criterion is changed or the monitoring of the closing entrapment criterion is suppressed in the closing routine.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
• E05B 83/18 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car boot lids or rear luggage compartments
• E05F 15/40 - Safety devices, e.g. detection of obstructions or end positions
• E05F 15/655 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for horizontally-sliding wings specially adapted for vehicle wings
• E05F 15/657 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for horizontally-sliding wings specially adapted for vehicle wings enabling manual drive, e.g. in case of power failure

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a motorised flap arrangement (1) of a motor vehicle (2), wherein a control arrangement (3) for controlling a motorised drive arrangement (4) associated with the flap arrangement (1) and a radar sensor (7) coupled to the control arrangement are provided, wherein radar signals relating to an operator action of an operator (8) located outside the motor vehicle (2) are detected by means of the radar sensor (7) and transmitted to the control arrangement (3), wherein a target tracking routine is performed by means of the control arrangement (3), in which radar detections are identified in the radar signals in a time-dependent manner, in which a radar detection at a given time is jointly assigned to a radar target course with at least one temporally preceding radar detection on the basis of a target assignment specification, in which the radar target course is checked for the fulfillment of predetermined operator action criteria, wherein the radar target course is classified as a valid or invalid operator action depending on the result of the check, and wherein the drive arrangement (4) is actuated by means of the control arrangement (3) for motorised adjustment of the flap arrangement (1) upon classification as a valid operator action. According to the invention, the target assignment specification contains an intensity criterion, according to which the assignment to the radar target course depends on a comparison of an intensity value of the radar detection at the given time with an intensity value of the at least one temporally preceding radar detection.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/41 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisationTarget signatureTarget cross-section
• G01S 13/50 - Systems of measurement based on relative movement of target
• G01S 13/72 - Radar-tracking systemsAnalogous systems for two-dimensional tracking, e.g. combination of angle and range tracking, track-while-scan radar
• G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications

Abstract

A method for operating an adjustment system for an interior of a vehicle, wherein a collision-free adjustment path from an initial configuration to a final configuration is determined in a path planning routine by the control arrangement by way of intermediate configurations, wherein a collision check is performed for the intermediate configurations, in which the respective intermediate configuration is checked for the presence of a collision based on a kinematics model and a geometry model, wherein the collision-free adjustment path is generated based on the intermediate configurations and depending on the results of the collision check. A prediction of the presence of a collision is generated for the intermediate configurations by the control arrangement with the aid of a predetermined collision model based on a trained machine learning model and that the intermediate configurations are subjected to the collision check or rejected depending on the prediction of the collision check.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
• B60N 2/005 - Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
• G06N 3/045 - Combinations of networks

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (26) for operating an electromotive door adjuster (14) of a motor vehicle (2), the door adjuster comprising an electric motor (16) and an door (10) driven by the electric motor. During adjustment of the door (10) by means of the electric motor (16), acceleration (30) of the door (10) is determined and compared with a limit value (42). A panic intervention (36) is identified if the acceleration (30) is greater than the limit value (42). The invention also relates to an electromotive door adjuster (14).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/41 - Detection by monitoring transmitted force or torqueSafety couplings with activation dependent upon torque or force, e.g. slip couplings
• E05F 15/70 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation
• E05F 15/75 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects responsive to the weight or other physical contact of a person or object

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for adjusting a vehicle door (H, H', V, V'), comprising a body-side assembly (2) and a door-side assembly (3), the door-side assembly (3) being connected to the body-side assembly (2) via at least two adjustment arms (4, 5, 51, 52). Each of the at least two adjustment arms (4, 5, 51, 52) is mounted on the body-side assembly (2) and the door-side assembly (3) so as to be pivotable on spaced-apart axes of rotation (A, B, C, D). The invention also relates to an vehicle door assembly and to a method.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05D 15/10 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane movable out of one plane into a second parallel plane
• E05D 15/30 - Suspension arrangements for wings supported on arms movable in horizontal plane with pivoted arms and sliding guides
• E05D 15/32 - Suspension arrangements for wings supported on arms movable in horizontal plane with two pairs of pivoted arms
• E05D 15/34 - Suspension arrangements for wings supported on arms movable in horizontal plane with two pairs of pivoted arms with wings opening parallel to themselves
• E05F 15/627 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by flexible elongated pulling elements, e.g. belts, chains or cables
• E05F 15/63 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by swinging arms
• E05F 15/643 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for horizontally-sliding wings operated by flexible elongated pulling elements, e.g. belts, chains or cables
• E05F 15/649 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for horizontally-sliding wings operated by swinging arms
• E05F 15/655 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for horizontally-sliding wings specially adapted for vehicle wings

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating an electrical viewing element arrangement (1), in particular a window arrangement, of a motor vehicle (2), the viewing element arrangement (1) comprising at least one transparent viewing element (3), the degree of transparency of which is variable, and a control unit (4), the viewing element (3) being activated by the control unit (4) in order to adjust the degree of transparency, by generating a control voltage and applying it to the viewing element (3), the control unit (4) receiving an emergency signal from an emergency sensor arrangement (5) when a predetermined emergency occurs, and, when the control unit (4) receives the emergency signal, the viewing element (3) being activated in an emergency routine. According to the invention, in the emergency routine the viewing element (3) is disconnected from the control voltage by the control unit (4) and/or is disconnected from the power supply and/or disconnected from charging.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02F 1/163 - Operation of electrochromic cells, e.g. electrodeposition cellsCircuit arrangements therefor
• B60J 3/04 - Antiglare equipment associated with windows or windscreensSun visors for vehicles adjustable in transparency

Abstract

It is provided a method for function control on a vehicle, the method having at least the following steps: detecting a useful item in the surroundings of the vehicle or in an interior of the vehicle by at least one sensor device of the vehicle, and triggering at least one function on the vehicle depending on at least one detected operator event and the detection of the useful item. The at least one operator event comprises a presence of at least one person in the interior, and a level of attention of the at least one person directed towards a portion of the interior, on which the at least one triggered function is dependent, being detected by the at least one sensor device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 16/037 - 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 occupant comfort
• G01S 17/86 - Combinations of lidar systems with systems other than lidar, radar or sonar, e.g. with direction finders
• G08B 21/24 - Reminder alarms, e.g. anti-loss alarms

Abstract

The production of a perforated interface component (18) for a motor vehicle is described. For this purpose, an injection mould (30) with a cavity (32) is provided. Within the scope of the production, the cavity (32) for forming the interface component (18) is filled with plastic melt in an injection step, the interface component (18) is removed from the cavity (32) in a demoulding step following a solidification phase, and, in a shaping step taking place after the injection step and before the demoulding step, a hole (26) is formed in the interface component (18) located in the cavity (32) by displacement of a movable first tool element (36) through the cavity (32).

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor
• B29C 45/26 - Moulds
• B29C 45/56 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it into the mould using mould parts movable during or after injection, e.g. injection-compression moulding

Abstract

It is provided a door drive device for adjusting a vehicle door relative to a vehicle body comprising an adjustment part, which can be adjusted in an adjustment direction, for transmitting force between the vehicle door and the vehicle body, a drive motor, a gear assembly which couples the drive motor to the adjustment part, and a gear housing which at least partially encloses the gear assembly. An adapter element is connected to the gear housing for fastening the door drive device to the vehicle door or the vehicle body. A sensor apparatus is used to determine a measured value which indicates a force between the vehicle door and the vehicle body.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/41 - Detection by monitoring transmitted force or torqueSafety couplings with activation dependent upon torque or force, e.g. slip couplings
• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms

Abstract

The invention relates to a control arrangement for operating a motor vehicle locking system (2), wherein the motor vehicle locking system (2) has a drive (3) with an electric drive motor (4), wherein, during normal operation, the drive (3) is fed by a normal supply voltage in order, in response to an operating event, to provide a motorized locking function for an adjustable closure element (5) of the motor vehicle (6), wherein the control arrangement (1) has an electrical, chargeable emergency energy store (10) with at least one capacitor (11), wherein, during an emergency operation, the emergency energy store (10) makes available an electrical emergency energy store voltage to provide an electrical emergency supply voltage of the electric drive (3), wherein the emergency energy store (10) has a boost stage (12) connected downstream of the at least one capacitor (11), wherein the emergency energy store voltage is applied to an input of the boost stage (12) during emergency operation, and the boost stage (12) boosts the emergency energy store voltage to the emergency supply voltage. It is proposed that the control arrangement (1) further has a start-up energy store (13) which can be connected upstream of the boost stage (12), such that the start-up energy store (13) of the boost stage (12) provides at least an electrical threshold voltage provided for starting up the boost stage (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 81/04 - Electrical
• E05B 81/86 - Electrical circuits characterised by the power supplyEmergency power operation using capacitors

Abstract

The invention relates to a control assembly for operating a motor vehicle locking system (2), wherein the motor vehicle locking system (2) has a drive (3) with an electric drive motor (4), wherein, on detection of an operation event by means of an operating element (5), the control assembly (1) actuates the drive (3) to provide a motor-driven locking function for an adjustable locking element (6) of the motor vehicle (7), wherein the control assembly (1) has an electrical energy storage system (10), wherein, in emergency operation, in particular in the event of failure of a normal supply voltage to the motor vehicle (7), the energy storage system (10) makes available an electrical energy storage system voltage to provide an emergency electrical supply voltage to the electrical drive (3). According to the invention, the control assembly (1) has a time switching (11) which, in emergency operation, intermittently connects an operating element supply voltage from the energy storage system (10) to the operating element (5).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 81/82 - Electrical circuits characterised by the power supplyEmergency power operation using batteries other than the vehicle main battery
• E05B 81/86 - Electrical circuits characterised by the power supplyEmergency power operation using capacitors

Abstract

The proposed solution relates to an adjusting system for adjusting a vehicle part (1, 1A, 1B; 2) on a vehicle (F), wherein − the vehicle part (1, 1A, 1B; 2) is adjustable in a first adjustment direction (R1, R3) from a first adjustment position into a second adjustment position and is adjustable in a second adjustment direction (R2) from the second adjustment position into the first adjustment position, and – the adjusting system comprises an adjusting mechanism having at least one adjusting motor (M1, M1A, M1B; M2) for generating an externally powered adjusting movement of the vehicle part (1, 1A, 1B; 2) in the first adjustment direction (R1, R3) and/or in the second adjustment direction (R2). The adjusting system comprises a force storage device (3) having a first force store (32) that acts on the adjusting mechanism and having a second force store (33) that acts on the adjusting mechanism, wherein, at least when the vehicle part (1, 1A, 1B; 2) is in the first adjustment position, an adjusting force (F1) for adjusting the vehicle part (1, 1A, 1B; 2) in the first adjustment direction (R1, R3) can be imparted by the first force store (32), and, at least when the vehicle part (1, 1A, 1B; 2) is in the second adjustment position, a second adjusting force (F2) for adjusting the vehicle part (1, 1A, 1B; 2) in the second adjustment direction (R2) can be imparted by the second force store (33).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 1/16 - Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated for sliding wings
• E05F 15/611 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings
• E05F 15/632 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for horizontally-sliding wings

Abstract

The invention relates to a safety device for actuating an adjustable part for covering an opening in a motor vehicle, comprising: − a first adjustment drive for adjusting the adjustable part from a closed position in which the opening is covered by the adjustable part into a safety position in which the adjustable part is spaced from the opening, − an electrically operated second adjustment drive for adjusting the adjustable part between the closed position and an open position which is different from the safety position and in which the adjustable part permits access to the opening, wherein the second adjustment drive can be operated in a standby mode and in a safety mode in which an electrical current consumption by the second adjustment drive is higher than in the standby mode, − a sensor device comprising at least one collision sensor and at least one pre-collision sensor, and a control device which is provided and designed to trigger an adjustment of the adjustable part by means of the first adjustment drive on the basis of a collision of the motor vehicle with an obstacle, which collision has been detected by the at least one collision sensor, wherein the control device is provided and designed to switch the second adjustment drive from the standby mode into the safety mode on the basis of a danger situation which has been detected by the at least one pre-collision sensor. The invention also relates to an adjustment assembly and to a method.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/38 - Protecting non-occupants of a vehicle, e.g. pedestrians using means for lifting bonnets

Abstract

A control assembly for operating a motor vehicle locking system, the motor vehicle locking system comprising an electric drive having an electric drive motor to provide a motor-powered locking function for an adjustable closure element of a motor vehicle; the control assembly being equipped with a control circuit for controlling the electric drive in an adjustment routine; the control circuit being electrically insulated from a chargeable energy accumulator of the control assembly, and, in emergency operation, when an operating signal is received, the control assembly switching on the chargeable energy accumulator of the control circuit in order to provide electrical energy for the adjustment routine; and the control assembly having a monitoring assembly which monitors a state-of-charge variable of the chargeable energy accumulator in a monitoring routine. The control assembly has a trigger circuit which, when a specified trigger criterion is met and regardless of the reception of the operating signal, switches on the chargeable energy accumulator of the monitoring assembly in order to provide electrical energy for the monitoring routine.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 81/04 - Electrical
• E05B 81/64 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors
• E05B 81/82 - Electrical circuits characterised by the power supplyEmergency power operation using batteries other than the vehicle main battery

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (34) for operating an auxiliary unit (12) of a motor vehicle (2), said auxiliary unit comprising an energy store (32), an actuator (16) and an electrically interposed step-up converter (30) that comprises a control logic (50) and a semiconductor switch (62) operated by said control logic. An input voltage provided by the energy store (32) is increased by means of the step-up converter (30) to an output voltage that has a first voltage level (64). The output voltage is used for the operation of the control logic (50), and the input voltage provided by the energy store (32) is increased by means of the step-up converter (30) to the output voltage that has an increased second voltage level (80). The output voltage that has the second voltage level (80) is used for the operation of the actuator (16). The invention also relates to an auxiliary unit (12) of a motor vehicle (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 1/08 - Three-wire systemsSystems having more than three wires
• E05B 81/86 - Electrical circuits characterised by the power supplyEmergency power operation using capacitors
• H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering

Abstract

A fastening device for a vehicle window lifter, having at least one guide rail for slidable guidance of a carrier for a window glass, includes a pivot piece with a base body and two pivot pins which are formed thereon along a rotational axis and have two parallel planar surfaces. The pivot pin or each pivot pin has an axial notch. The guide rail has a connecting portion with mutually aligned pivot grooves for receiving and pivotably mounting the pivot pins of the pivot piece. A vehicle window lifter for adjusting a window glass of a motor vehicle, is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05D 15/16 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding vertically more or less in their own plane
• B60J 1/00 - WindowsWindscreensAccessories therefor
• E05F 15/689 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for vertically-sliding wings specially adapted for vehicle windows

Abstract

The invention relates to a window lifter assembly (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising an electric-motor-powered cable drive (2) having a housing (5), and comprising a guide rail (3) to which the cable drive (2) is connected by means of a screw fastening, wherein the guide rail (3) has at least one passage opening (9) for a screw element (10) having a screw head (10a), which passage opening is aligned with a screw opening (11, 12) of the cable drive (2) and/or of its housing (5), and wherein at least one contact lug (21) for contact with the screw head (10a) extends out of the guide rail (3) in the region of the passage opening (9).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 11/48 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement operated by cords or chains
• E05F 15/689 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for vertically-sliding wings specially adapted for vehicle windows
• E05F 15/697 - Motor units therefor, e.g. geared motors
• F16B 39/00 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts
• B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a flap assembly (1) of a motor vehicle (2), in which a motorised drive arrangement (4) for the motorised opening and closing of the flap assembly (1), a control arrangement (5) for controlling the drive arrangement (4), and a sensor arrangement (6) coupled to the control arrangement (5), having at least one radar sensor (7) for detecting sensor values, are provided, wherein the sensor arrangement (6), in a detection routine, detects a contactless actuation action (8) of a user (9) located outside of the motor vehicle (2) and, in a classification routine, classifies the actuation action (8) as an invalid actuation action or a valid actuation action, wherein, in the case of an invalid actuation action, this is rejected and in the case of a valid actuation action (8), a motorised opening procedure or motorised closing procedure of the flap assembly (1) is triggered by the drive arrangement (4). According to the invention, the sensor arrangement (6), in the detection routine, detects a follow-up action (11) of the user (9) subsequent to the actuation action (8) and, in the classification routine, the actuation action (8) is classified taking into account the follow-up action (11).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/611 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings
• E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects

Abstract

A door module for a vehicle door includes an assembly carrier which extends up to a door parapet line in an assembled state. A flange which substantially projects vertically from the assembly carrier has a pre-mounted shaft seal for sealing a door parapet shaft against a windowpane. A vehicle door for a motor vehicle is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides
• B60J 10/75 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides for sealing the lower part of the panes

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a motorised panel arrangement (1) of a motor vehicle (2), wherein the panel arrangement (1) comprises a panel (4) which is adjustable via a panel kinematics system (3), wherein the panel arrangement (1) comprises a drive arrangement (5), which is associated with the panel (4), and a control arrangement (7) for activating the drive arrangement (5), wherein an actuating action in the form of an actuating movement and/or an actuating load that is introduced manually into the panel kinematics system (3) via the panel (4) is detected by means of the control arrangement (7) and is checked for the presence of a predetermined actuating action for triggering the motorised adjustment. Upon detection of the predetermined actuating action by means of the control arrangement (7), an actuating movement of the panel (4) following the actuating action is monitored for manual adjustment of the panel (4) and activation of the drive arrangement (5) for the motorised adjustment of the panel (4) is triggered only if manual adjustment does not occur.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/611 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings
• E05F 15/70 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation

Abstract

122) by the control electronics system (4), with which the externally powered adjustment is prevented, stopped or reversed, is also dependent on the detected measurement values.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/40 - Safety devices, e.g. detection of obstructions or end positions
• E05F 15/43 - Detection using safety edges responsive to disruption of energy beams, e.g. light or sound
• E05F 15/611 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings
• E05F 15/70 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for detecting a user action for a vehicle access functionality, using a UWB system (1) with a plurality of UWB anchors (2) and with a control arrangement (4), wherein: by means of the control arrangement (4), an approach event, representative of the user (8) approaching the motor vehicle (3), is detected; by means of the UWB system (1), background CIR of the motor vehicle is determined, with the user (8) in a predefined remote zone (9) of the motor vehicle surroundings; by means of the control arrangement (4), background data relating to background sensor targets (11) in the motor vehicle surroundings is generated based on the determined background CIR; by means of the UWB system (1), trigger CIR of the motor vehicle surroundings are determined, with the user (8) in a predefined near zone (10) of the vehicle surroundings; by means of the control arrangement (4), user sensor targets (12) are extracted from the trigger CIR, taking into consideration the background sensor targets (11) from the background data; by means of the control arrangement (4), the user sensor targets (12) are checked for the existence of a valid user action based on a predefined evaluation rule, and if a valid user action exists, triggering of the vehicle access functionality is initiated.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/00 - Details of systems according to groups , ,
• G01S 7/40 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
• G01S 7/41 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisationTarget signatureTarget cross-section
• G01S 13/00 - Systems using the reflection or reradiation of radio waves, e.g. radar systemsAnalogous systems using reflection or reradiation of waves whose nature or wavelength is irrelevant or unspecified
• G01S 13/02 - Systems using reflection of radio waves, e.g. primary radar systemsAnalogous systems
• G01S 13/04 - Systems determining presence of a target
• G01S 13/08 - Systems for measuring distance only
• G01S 13/10 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of interrupted, pulse modulated waves
• G01S 13/52 - Discriminating between fixed and moving objects or between objects moving at different speeds
• G01S 13/56 - Discriminating between fixed and moving objects or between objects moving at different speeds for presence detection
• G01S 13/76 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systemsAnalogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted
• G01S 13/78 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systemsAnalogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe
• G01S 13/87 - Combinations of radar systems, e.g. primary radar and secondary radar
• G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

Abstract

The invention relates to a control assembly for operating a motor vehicle locking system (2), wherein the motor vehicle locking system (2) has a drive (3) with an electric drive motor (4), wherein the control assembly (1) actuates the drive (3) in response to an operator event in order to provide a motorised locking function for an adjustable closing element (5) of the motor vehicle (6), wherein the control assembly (1) has an electric, chargeable energy store (10) with at least one capacitor (11), wherein in emergency operation, in particular in the event of the failure of a normal supply voltage, the energy store (10) provides an electric emergency supply voltage, wherein the control assembly (1) has a charging controller (13) for charging the at least one capacitor (11) to a target capacitor voltage in a charging routine. According to the invention, the charging controller (13) is configured to initially charge at least one capacitor (11) in the charging routine until a predefined pre-capacitor voltage is reached that is higher than the target capacitor voltage, and then to cause the target capacitor voltage to be reached.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
• E05B 81/86 - Electrical circuits characterised by the power supplyEmergency power operation using capacitors
• E05B 81/06 - Electrical using rotary motors

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a motorized hatch-cover arrangement (1) for a motor vehicle (2), wherein the hatch-cover arrangement (1) has a hatch-cover (3) and a drive arrangement (4) for motorized adjustment of the hatch-cover (3) over an adjustment range of the hatch-cover (3), wherein the drive arrangement (4) comprises two drives (5), each with an electric drive motor (6), wherein the drives (5) are configured to be coupled in movement to the hatch-cover (3) and to be reversible, wherein a control arrangement (14) for controlling the drives (5) is provided, wherein the control arrangement (14) is used to perform a holding routine in which the drives (5) are controlled to hold the hatch-cover (3) in a hatch-cover holding position. It is proposed that in a unilateral holding phase of the holding routine the control arrangement (14) selectively controls one of the drives (5) with a reduced electrical power by comparison with the other drive (5).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive device (1, 1'), comprising a brushless electric motor (4) with a stator (5), which has a rotary-field or stator winding (6) and a hollow-cylindrical stator carrier (18), and comprising a drive housing (2) and a connection element (19) for fitting the stator carrier (18) in the drive housing (2) in a form-fitting manner, wherein the connection element (19) has a main body (19a) with a joining element (26) for connection to the stator carrier (18) in a form-fitting manner and with a latching hook (27) for securing the stator (5) in the drive housing (2), and wherein the drive housing (2) has a joining contour (37) which interacts with the latching hook (27) of the connection element (19).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures
• H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto
• H02K 5/04 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof
• H02K 21/22 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnetsSynchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating around the armatures, e.g. flywheel magnetos

Abstract

The invention relates to a stator assembly (1) for an electric motor (26) in an external rotor design, comprising a stator base body (2) having a shaft bushing (6) and having radially orientated stator teeth (8) for a stator winding or rotary field winding (9) with radially orientated connecting wires (30), and a stator insulation (3) which covers the stator base body (2) at least in regions, and a hollow cylindrical stator carrier (4), connected to the stator base body (2) and/or to the stator insulation (3), which protrudes axially from the stator base body (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures
• H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto
• H02K 21/22 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnetsSynchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating around the armatures, e.g. flywheel magnetos

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive for the adjustment of an adjustment element (2) of a motor vehicle, the drivetrain (3) of which comprises a drive motor (4) and a feed gear (8) for producing drive movements between two drive connections (9, 10), wherein: the drive motor (4), together with the motor shaft (5) on one side, and the input-side feed gear component (6) on the other side, each form a train component of the drivetrain (3); a torque of the motor shaft (5) is transmissible via additional train components to the input-side feed gear component (6); a speed reduction gear (15) is connected downstream of the drive motor (4); the input-side and the output-side reduction gear component (13, 14) form some of the additional train components; the input-side reduction gear component (13) is torque-transmittingly coupled or couplable to the motor shaft (5) and the output-side reduction gear component (14) is torque-transmittingly coupled or couplable to the input-side feed gear component (6). According to the invention, a torque can be generated in each of two opposing directions of rotation of the motor shaft (5) by the drive motor (4), and an axial force is thus exerted on the motor shaft (5) towards the drive motor (4) in the two directions of rotation, which axial force is generated at least substantially by a torque-transmitting interaction of at least two of the train components.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms

Abstract

The invention relates to an adjustment assembly for a closure element (2) of a motor vehicle (3), comprising a movement support assembly (4) which has a first and second connection (6, 7) for diverting movements, wherein the adjustment assembly (1) has a tubular adjustment housing (8) with a housing inner and outer tube (9, 10) which run into one another in a telescoping manner when the adjustment assembly (1) is adjusted between a retracted and extended position, and a respective connection (6, 7) is paired with the housing inner tube (9) and the housing outer tube (10). The adjustment housing (8) provides an interior (11) in which the movement support assembly (4) is at least partly arranged. According to the invention, the housing inner or outer tube (9, 10) is connected to a cup element (12) on the connection side, said cup element having a base section (13) and a tubular section (14) which adjoins the base section axially in the direction of the connection (6) of the component such that the tubular section (14) has an end-face opening (15) on the connection side for connecting to the connection (6), and the cup element (12) has a drainage system (16) which drains liquid out of the interior (11) of the adjustment housing (8) through the cup element (12) and out of the adjustment assembly (1) and which prevents the liquid from the cup element (12) from penetrating the interior (11) of the adjustment housing (8).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 1/10 - Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated for swinging wings
• E05F 15/616 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms
• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms

Abstract

The invention relates to an adjustment arrangement for a locking element (2) of a motor vehicle (3), having a movement support arrangement (4), wherein the movement support arrangement (4) has a spindle unit (5) with a spindle guide bush (6) and a spindle (7) that can be moved purely linearly therein, in particular without a thread, wherein the movement support arrangement (4) has a first connection (8) and a second connection (9), which can be displaced with respect thereto, for diverting, in particular linear, movements when the adjustment arrangement (1) is adjusted between a retracted position and an extended position along a geometric diversion axis (A), wherein the spindle unit (5) has a spindle guide tube (10), via which the spindle guide bush (6) is connected in an axially fixed manner to the first connection (8), and wherein the spindle (7) is connected in an axially fixed manner to the second connection (9). According to the invention, the spindle guide bush (6) has at least one spring element (11) having a spindle contact surface (12) and, in the mounted state, the spring element (11) generates a radial pretension between the spindle (7) and the spindle guide bush (6).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 1/10 - Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated for swinging wings

Abstract

It is provided an adjustment system for a vehicle, comprising at least one electronic obstacle-detection device for detecting a potential obstacle in an adjustment path of the at least one interior component to be adjusted by an external force, wherein the at least one obstacle-detection device is configured to generate at least one obstacle signal on detection of a potential obstacle in the adjustment path, and control electronics which are configured to generate at least one control signal for outputting a visually perceptible obstacle indication for a user in response to the at least one obstacle signal, via which the potential obstacle is indicated.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60Q 3/76 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose for spotlighting, e.g. reading lamps
• B60N 2/005 - Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
• B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing an electric motor (2), having a motor housing (32) and a stator (4) that has a stator carrier (24) and that has a number of phase connections (28), and having an electronics housing (16) that is joined to the motor housing (32) and has a connection side (30), wherein a substantially pot-shaped rotor bell (36) is produced by way of a deep-drawing process such that a bell base (38) runs oblique to a peripheral bell wall (40), and that the bell base (38) has a larger wall thickness than the bell wall (40), wherein the rotor bell (36) and the stator (4) are inserted into a receptacle (34) in the motor housing (32), wherein the rotor bell (36) and the stator (4) are added into the motor housing (32) by a stamping unit (54) so as to establish an electrical connection between the phase connections (28) and the connection side (30).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
• H02K 15/03 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies having permanent magnets
• H02K 15/14 - CasingsEnclosuresSupports
• H02K 15/16 - Centring rotors within the stators
• H02K 21/22 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnetsSynchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating around the armatures, e.g. flywheel magnetos
• H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto
• H02K 15/00 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines
• H02K 5/22 - Auxiliary parts of casings not covered by groups , e.g. shaped to form connection boxes or terminal boxes
• H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears
• H02K 7/08 - Structural association with bearings

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle locking system having at least one motor vehicle lock (2) for a door (3) of a motor vehicle (4), wherein the motor vehicle lock (2) is equipped, as mechanical lock components, at least with a lock latch (7) for retentive engagement with a locking part (8), and a pawl (10) associated with the lock latch (7), said pawl blocking opening of the lock latch (7) in the engaged position and releasing the lock latch (7) in a disengaged position, wherein an electric drive (11) for the motorised disengagement of the pawl (10) and a lock controller (12) for actuating the drive (11) are provided, wherein the lock controller (12), upon receiving an activation signal, actuates the electric drive (11) to adjust the pawl (10) from the engaged position into the disengaged position. The invention proposes that the lock controller (12), in emergency operation, upon receiving a predetermined activation sequence of activation signals, actuates the electric drive (11) to adjust the pawl (10) into the disengaged position and to keep it in the disengaged position.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 77/02 - Vehicle locks characterised by special functions or purposes for accident situations
• E05B 81/06 - Electrical using rotary motors
• E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
• E05B 81/36 - Geared sectors, e.g. fan-shaped gears
• E05B 81/68 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the bolt position, i.e. the latching status by sensing the position of the detent
• E05B 81/74 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the lock status, i.e. locked or unlocked condition by sensing the state of the actuator
• E05B 81/86 - Electrical circuits characterised by the power supplyEmergency power operation using capacitors
• E05B 81/90 - Manual override in case of power failure

Abstract

It is provided a method for adjusting a vehicle door, at least having the following steps: using at least one presence sensor to test whether at least one body part of a vehicle door user is in a test area, and controlling a collision protection device of the vehicle door on the basis of whether a body part of the vehicle door user is in the test area, wherein the collision protection device is configured to monitor a monitoring area that differs from the test area and is in the area surrounding the vehicle door for possible obstacles using at least one monitoring sensor in order to avoid a collision between the vehicle door to be adjusted and an obstacle.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/40 - Safety devices, e.g. detection of obstructions or end positions
• E05F 15/75 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects responsive to the weight or other physical contact of a person or object

Abstract

A drive device, preferably a window raising mechanism drive, in a motor vehicle, includes a drive housing, in particular a gear mechanism housing, and a brushless electric motor, disposed in the drive housing and having a stator with a stator base member, which is disposed on a housing-secured, tubular stator carrier and is intended for a stator winding, and a rotor with a rotor shaft, which is guided into the drive housing or gear-mechanism housing by the stator carrier. The stator carrier is integrated in one piece in the drive housing or gear-mechanism housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears
• E05F 15/697 - Motor units therefor, e.g. geared motors

Abstract

A driver element for a vehicle window lifter has a pane holder for fastening to a window pane, and a rail slider for guiding on a guide rail. The pane holder has two clamping jaws which form a clamping gap for receiving the window pane. At least part of a screw element vertically penetrates the clamping jaws, the screw element has a threaded portion and a head portion. The threaded portion can be screwed into a threaded opening in the rail slider in order to brace the clamping jaws in relation to each other such that the window pane is clamped. The screw element is at least partially guided through a passage opening having an annular collar which is projectingly molded thereon. In a pre-assembly position, the screw element is interlockingly and/or frictionally engagingly held on the annular collar.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05D 15/16 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding vertically more or less in their own plane
• B60J 1/17 - WindowsWindscreensAccessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides adjustable slidable vertically
• E05F 15/689 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for vertically-sliding wings specially adapted for vehicle windows

Abstract

The invention relates to, in particular, an adjustment device for a vehicle (1), comprising an electronic control unit (13) for controlling a boarding aid (11) on the vehicle (1) for a person (P) with limited mobility and an electronic detection unit (12) for detecting the person (P) with limited mobility in an environment of the vehicle (1), wherein the control unit (13) is designed to provide the boarding aid (11) for a person (P) with limited mobility at the vehicle (1), if the fulfillment of at least one trigger criterion by the person (P) with limited mobility in the environment is electronically detected. The control unit (13) is also designed to control the output of at least one notification (30, 31, 32, 50-53, 60), with which a person (P) with limited mobility in the environment of the vehicle is informed of how the at least one trigger criterion can be fulfilled, depending on what degree of mobility limitation is signalled to the control unit (13) for the person (P) with limited mobility.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61G 3/06 - Transfer using ramps, lifts or the like

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a sensor system (1) for monitoring the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle (2), the sensor system (1) comprising at least one distance sensor (3), by means of which person-sensor targets (6) relating to a person (4) in the passenger compartment (5) of the motor vehicle (2) are identified. According to the invention, on the basis of the distance between the respective person-sensor targets (6) and at least one seat reference position (8), at least some of the person-sensor targets (6) are classified as head-sensor targets (9) by means of the sensor system (1), and body-size information and/or upper-body angle information of the person (4) is determined on the basis of the position of the head-sensor targets (9).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions

Abstract

The invention relates to a door handle unit (22) for a vehicle door (2), having: a bearing bracket (28) with an electric handle module (30) for an exterior door handle (42); an exterior door handle (42) that is joined or able to be joined thereto; and a fastening device (32), coupled to the bearing bracket (28), for form- and/or force-fittingly fastening to a door handle opening (18, 20) in the vehicle door (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 79/06 - Mounting of handles, e.g. to the wing or to the lock
• E05B 85/10 - Handles
• E05B 81/00 - Power-actuated vehicle locks

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (40) for operating an input device (16) of a motor vehicle (2), in particular a door handle, which comprises an inductive sensor (26) with a movable operating part (24) and an actuator (30) operatively connected to the operating part (24). In a first operating mode (44), a movement of the operating part (24) is detected by means of the inductive sensor (26), and depending on this, the operating part (24) is subsequently moved by means of the actuator (30). In a second operating mode (46), the operating part (24) is moved by means of the actuator (30), wherein the movement is detected by means of the inductive sensor (26). The invention also relates to an input device (16) of a motor vehicle (2), a computer program product (38) and a control device (32).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operationDetection of a user approaching a handleElectrical switching actions performed by handles

Abstract

The invention relates to a door handle unit (22) for a vehicle door (2), comprising a bearing bracket (28) that has an electric handle module (30) for an outside door handle (62), and comprising an outside door handle (62) that is or can be joined to said electric handle module, and also comprising a fastening device (32) which is coupled to the bearing bracket (28) for form-fitting and/or frictional fastening to a door handle opening (18, 20) of the vehicle door (2), wherein the fastening device (32) has at least one fastening element (34) which is actuatable by means of a tool, and wherein an actuating direction (B) for the actuation of the fastening element (34) is oriented perpendicularly to the vehicle door (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 79/06 - Mounting of handles, e.g. to the wing or to the lock
• E05B 85/10 - Handles
• E05B 81/00 - Power-actuated vehicle locks

Abstract

A method for operating a flap arrangement is provided, a drive arrangement having at least one drive, a sensor arrangement and a control arrangement coupled to the drive arrangement and to the sensor arrangement, sensor values relating to an operator action performed by an operator outside of the motor vehicle being sensed by the sensor arrangement, the sensed sensor values being checked by the control arrangement in a check routine for the presence of a valid operator action, and the drive arrangement being caused by the control arrangement to effect a motorized adjustment. A predefined selection of characteristic values can be determined from the sensor values in the check routine, a recognition value of the operator action can be calculated from the determined characteristic values using a predefined weighting function with respective weighting parameters, and the operator action can be classified as a valid operator action.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive unit for the motorized adjustment of a closure element (3) of a motor vehicle (4), having mechanical drive connection points that are linearly adjustable relative to one another, wherein the drive unit (1) has a drive train (7), which is coupled to the drive connection points and which has a drive motor (8) having a motor shaft (9) which is rotatable about a geometrical motor shaft axis (A), and a reduction gearing (10), which is connected downstream of the electric drive motor (8) in terms of drive, and a feed gear mechanism (11), which is connected downstream of the reduction gearing (10) in terms of drive, wherein the drive unit (1) has a brake device (13) for holding the closure element (3) in an opened position, wherein the brake device (13) has a brake element (14) and at least one counterpart brake element (15) which is assigned to the brake element (14) and which is in frictional engagement with the brake element (14), and wherein the brake device (13) has a pressing mechanism (16) for generating a pressing force that presses the brake element (14) and the counterpart brake element (15) toward one another. It is proposed that the counterpart brake element (15) lies fully against the brake element (14) at all times, and that the brake element (14) and/or the counterpart brake element (15) has a mechanism by which the contact pressure between the brake element (14) and the counterpart brake element (15) is increased whilst a pressing force remains the same.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms

Abstract

TT,maxT,maxGFSIFISIS) about a time-dependent current requirement of at least one further electric consumer (8, 100) allocated to the vehicle door (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/60 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators
• E05F 15/603 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors
• B60R 16/03 - 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
• H02J 1/14 - Balancing the load in a network

Abstract

The invention relates to a radar assembly for a motorised flap arrangement (2) of a motor vehicle (3), with said radar assembly (1) comprising multiple radar antennas (5) and a control assembly (6), which operates the radar antennas (5) to send radar beams, and wherein the control assembly (6) is designed such that, based on radar beams received via the radar antennas (5), it determines radar values for an operator action carried out by an operator (7) to trigger the motorised flap arrangement (2). According to the invention, the radar assembly (1) comprises a switch device (8) that is controlled by the control assembly (6), which connects the control assembly (6) for operating and evaluating selectively at least one of the multiple radar antennas (5).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/03 - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
• E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
• G01S 7/41 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisationTarget signatureTarget cross-section
• G01S 13/76 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systemsAnalogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted
• G01S 13/87 - Combinations of radar systems, e.g. primary radar and secondary radar
• H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation for use in or on road or rail vehicles
• G01S 7/00 - Details of systems according to groups , ,
• G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
• H01Q 3/24 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the orientation by switching energy from one active radiating element to another, e.g. for beam switching
• B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
• G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
• G01S 13/02 - Systems using reflection of radio waves, e.g. primary radar systemsAnalogous systems

Abstract

A drive system for a tailgate and including a drive unit having a first coupler supported for rotation about a first longitudinal axis and defining a receptacle. A second coupler including a first side and a second side configured to engage with a hinge component of a vehicle and defining a second longitudinal axis. A driveshaft extends between the first and second couplers at an angled orientation relative to the first and second axes via wobble connections formed between a first end of the driveshaft and the first coupler and between a second end of the driveshaft and the first side of the second coupler.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 3/20 - Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts one coupling part entering a sleeve of the other coupling part and connected thereto by sliding or rolling members
• E05F 15/611 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings

Abstract

A motor vehicle has an assistance system which contains an optical sensor which defines an acquisition area. The acquisition area is directed diagonally to a rear with respect to a longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle. The optical sensor has a 3D camera. The area of the acquisition area is displayed on a display in the interior of the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
• B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
• H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance

Abstract

The proposed solution relates in particular to a cable sleeve for a drive for moving a closure element of a motor vehicle, wherein the cable sleeve (1) has a cable sleeve cover (10) and a protective tube (11) emerging therefrom and extending along a geometric centre line (M), wherein a guide channel (12) for guiding at least one electric line extends through the cable sleeve cover and the protective tube, wherein the cable sleeve cover has a covering part (14) for the, in particular waterproof, covering of an opening used as a cable feedthrough and connecting a wet region and a dry region of the motor vehicle to each other, in particular in the motor vehicle body, wherein, in the mounted state, the covering part of the cable sleeve cover and at least one axial portion (18) of the protective tube are arranged in the wet region of the motor vehicle, and wherein the covering part of the cable sleeve cover and/or the axial portion of the protective tube have/has at least one water-repelling element (19).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms

Abstract

A window lifter assembly for an adjustable windowpane of a motor vehicle has a guide rail and a driver with a connecting leg and two driver legs connected by the connecting leg. Between the two driver legs is a receptacle gap for the adjustable windowpane. The two driver legs include a first driver leg configured to mount and guide the driver on the guide rail and a second driver leg being elastically displaceable in relation to the first driver leg and has a latching element which protrudes into the receptacle gap. When inserting the adjustable windowpane into the receptacle gap of the driver the latching element engages in a pane-proximal latching opening of the windowpane. The driver further has a resting contour on which the second driver leg is supported as a result of a tensile force acting on the latching element by way of the adjustable windowpane in a closing direction or a closed position of the adjustable windowpane.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 11/38 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement

Abstract

A window lifter for a motor vehicle contains a plastic component and a metal component. The plastic component is at least in sections in mechanical contact with the metal component on a bearing surface, and wherein microcapsules are embedded into the plastic material of the plastic component at least in the region of the bearing surface. The microcapsules are filled with a lubricant.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/689 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for vertically-sliding wings specially adapted for vehicle windows
• B60J 1/17 - WindowsWindscreensAccessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides adjustable slidable vertically
• E05D 15/16 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding vertically more or less in their own plane
• F16N 19/00 - Lubricant containers for use in lubricators or lubrication systems

Abstract

In particular, the invention relates to a method for the use of a user profile in different vehicles (F). The user profile comprising user-specific settings for one or more electronically controllable components (1a-1d, 10-14, 2, 3, 4, 5.1-5.4, 6, 8.2, T1, T2) of a first vehicle (F) is stored and can be retrieved. The user profile is linked to the vehicle type of the first vehicle (F) and is used when first configuring another second vehicle of the same vehicle type.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 67/306 - User profiles
• H04L 67/125 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks involving control of end-device applications over a network
• H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks

Abstract

In particular, the invention relates to a method for a software-supported implementation of a control program in an electronic control device (SE) of a vehicle (F). At least one function of one or more components (1a-1d, 10-14, T1, T2) of the vehicle (F) can be controlled by carrying out instructions contained in the control program by means of at least one processor of the electronic control device (SE), and a user surface (9) is provided in order to generate the instructions for the control program on a computer device (7, 8.1, 8.2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 16/037 - 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 occupant comfort
• G06F 8/33 - Intelligent editors
• G06F 8/34 - Graphical or visual programming
• B60R 25/20 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
• G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit

Abstract

In particular, the invention relates to a method for controlling multiple functions on a vehicle (F) which are provided by one or more electronically controllable components (1a-1d, 2, 3, 4, 5.1-5.4, 6, A1, A2, T1, T2) on or in a vehicle (F) and which are to be carried out in a process scenario. A plurality of different control units (2, 3, 4, 5.1-5.4, 6) are provided, via which the functions of the components (1a-1b, 10-14, T1, T2) can be controlled and each of which is connected to a vehicle (F) electronic control device (SE) in which a control program for carrying out the process scenario is implemented or must still be implemented. At least one part of the control program is implemented in one of the control units (2, 3, 4, 5.1-5.4, 6) such that at least one of the control units (2, 3, 4, 5.1-5.4, 6) is configured so as to carry out at least one part of a function provided in the process scenario by means of a component (1a-1d, 10-14, T1, T2) which can be controlled by the control unit (2, 3, 4, 5.1-5.4, 6) if the electronic control device (SE) is not yet operational or is not yet completely operational.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 16/037 - 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 occupant comfort
• B60R 25/20 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off

Abstract

The proposed solution relates to a method for locking a vehicle (1) having: - an electronically controllable adjustment device (3) for power-operated adjustment of at least one vehicle door (2) between an open and a closed position, and - a locking mechanism (4) for locking the vehicle door (2) in the closed position, wherein in response to sensory detection of a parking situation in which the vehicle (1) is not intended to be used, the vehicle door (2), which has been adjusted into the closed position, is blocked against movement by the adjusting device (3) independently of the locking mechanism (4). The proposed solution also relates to a locking system for locking a vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides
• E05D 15/10 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane movable out of one plane into a second parallel plane
• E05F 15/632 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for horizontally-sliding wings