Abstract

The present invention discloses an underbody protection (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one base component (10), at least one protective element (20) and at least two ribs (30). The at least two ribs (30) are sandwiched between the protective element (20) and the base component (10), a plurality of cavities (40) are formed between the protective element (20) and an underside (12) of the base component (10), which are at least partially delimited by the ribs (30), and the protective element (20) is connected to the base component (10). The present invention discloses an underbody protection (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one base component (10), at least one protective element (20) and at least two ribs (30). The at least two ribs (30) are sandwiched between the protective element (20) and the base component (10), a plurality of cavities (40) are formed between the protective element (20) and an underside (12) of the base component (10), which are at least partially delimited by the ribs (30), and the protective element (20) is connected to the base component (10). The present invention further discloses a battery housing (90) with an underbody protection (1) according to the invention, a traction battery (80) with a battery housing (90) according to the invention and a motor vehicle with a traction battery (80) according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
• B62D 25/20 - Floors or bottom sub-units
• B62D 29/00 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof
• H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
• H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
• H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains

Abstract

The invention relates to a sensor for detecting a fluid stream in a fluid line, wherein the sensor includes a movable component that can be moved into a switching position by a fluid stream flowing through the sensor, in which position an electrical circuit is closed. The invention also relates to a system and to a method for detecting a malfunction in a fluid distribution system having a fluid line, using a sensor of this type.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 1/58 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using electric or magnetic effects by electromagnetic flowmeters
• G01F 1/60 - Circuits therefor
• G01F 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus

Abstract

A method for producing a hybrid component which includes at least one plastics layer and at least one protection element connected to the plastics layer, the method includes providing a pressing tool comprising a lower tool part and an upper tool part that are movable relative to one another between an open position and a closed position; placing at least one protection element and at least one polymer melt into the pressing tool so that the polymer melt and the protection element are arranged above one another; and closing the pressing tool, such that the upper tool part comes into contact with the at least one polymer melt or the at least one protection element reshaping the polymer melt by way of applying pressure via the pressing tool, and connecting the at least one polymer melt to the at least one protection element by forming the plastics layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• B30B 9/28 - Presses specially adapted for particular purposes for forming shaped articles
• H01M 50/224 - Metals
• H01M 50/227 - Organic material
• H01M 50/231 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the material of the casings or racks having a layered structure
• H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains

Abstract

The present invention discloses an underbody protection means (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one plastic layer (11, 12), at least one protection element (21, 22), and at least one foam layer (30), wherein the protection element (21, 22) is joined to the plastic layer (11, 12) and the foam layer (30) is joined to an inner surface (2) of the underbody protection means (1). The present invention also discloses: a battery housing having an underbody protection means (1) according to the invention; a traction battery having a battery housing according to the invention; and a motor vehicle having a traction battery according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 25/20 - Floors or bottom sub-units
• B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion

Abstract

An underbody protection for a motor vehicle includes at least one first protective element, a support structure with a plurality of ribs and at least one second protective element, whereby the support structure is sandwiched between the first protective element and the second protective element and is connected to each of these, and wherein the ribs extend between the first protective element and the second protective element, so that a plurality of cavities are formed between the first protective element and the second protective element.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 25/20 - Floors or bottom sub-units
• B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion

Abstract

A temperature-control element for controlling the temperature of a traction battery, having: a feed and a return for a heat transfer medium for connecting the temperature-control element to a temperature-control device, and at least two temperature-control zones through which a fluid can flow, each temperature-control zone being fluidically connected to the feed via a feed channel and to the return via a return channel. The temperature-control element has at least one flow divider which is arranged in the feed channel and divides the feed channel into a first feed channel and a second feed channel. At least a first temperature-control zone is fluidically connected to the first feed channel; and at least one second temperature-control zone is fluidically connected to the second feed channel.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/617 - Types of temperature control for achieving uniformity or desired distribution of temperature
• H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
• H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
• H01M 10/6551 - Surfaces specially adapted for heat dissipation or radiation, e.g. fins or coatings

Abstract

The invention relates to a stiffening element for a liquid container for a motor vehicle and to a liquid container comprising such a stiffening element, wherein the stiffening element has a first connection area, a second connection area and a central area, wherein the first connection area and the second connection area are at least indirectly connected to one another by the central area, and wherein the first connection area and the second connection area have a different connection geometry. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for the production of such a liquid container.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks

Abstract

A traction battery which can be temperature-controlled by means of a fluid includes a battery housing, at least one battery module which is arranged in the interior of the battery housing and has at least one battery cell, at least one heat sink which is arranged inside the battery housing and includes at least one metal, wherein the heat sink is in direct or indirect contact with the at least one battery module and wherein the heat sink has at least one cooling fluid connection point and at least one internally arranged cooling fluid channel fluidically connected to the cooling fluid connection point.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
• B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
• B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
• H01M 10/6568 - Liquids characterised by flow circuits, e.g. loops, located externally to the cells or cell casings
• H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery shell, in particular a battery shell of a traction battery, the battery shell being molded from a molding compound and a continuous-fiber-reinforced insert, the continuous-fiber-reinforced insert having a first surface of which greater than or equal to 50%, preferably greater than or equal to 60%, and particularly preferably greater than or equal to 75%, is not overpressed by the molding compound. The invention relates to a battery shell, in particular a battery shell of a traction battery, the battery shell being molded from a molding compound and a continuous-fiber-reinforced insert, the continuous-fiber-reinforced insert having a first surface of which greater than or equal to 50%, preferably greater than or equal to 60%, and particularly preferably greater than or equal to 75%, is not overpressed by the molding compound. Furthermore, the invention relates to a tool for producing this battery shell and a method for producing the battery shell. The invention relates to a battery shell, in particular a battery shell of a traction battery, the battery shell being molded from a molding compound and a continuous-fiber-reinforced insert, the continuous-fiber-reinforced insert having a first surface of which greater than or equal to 50%, preferably greater than or equal to 60%, and particularly preferably greater than or equal to 75%, is not overpressed by the molding compound. Furthermore, the invention relates to a tool for producing this battery shell and a method for producing the battery shell. The invention also relates to a traction battery comprising said battery shell and to a motor vehicle comprising said battery shell.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/121 - Organic material
• B29C 33/12 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated means for positioning inserts, e.g. labels
• B29C 33/42 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor characterised by the shape of the moulding surface, e.g. ribs or grooves
• B29C 70/08 - Fibrous reinforcements only comprising combinations of different forms of fibrous reinforcements incorporated in matrix material, forming one or more layers, with or without non-reinforced layers
• B29C 70/18 - Fibrous reinforcements only characterised by the structure of fibrous reinforcements using fibres of substantial or continuous length in the form of a mat, e.g. sheet moulding compound [SMC]
• H01M 50/103 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure prismatic or rectangular

Abstract

A method for controlling a cleaning system for motor vehicle components includes a fluid delivery device, a pressure sensor for determining a pressure generated by the fluid delivery device, a fluid distribution device with at least one input port fluidly connected to the fluid delivery device and with at least two output ports fluidly connected to the input port, wherein each output port is adjustable between an open position and a closed position, at least two cleaning devices, each fluidly connected via a fluid line to a respective output port, and a control device, which is data-coupled to the fluid delivery device, the pressure sensor and the fluid distribution device for transmitting and/or receiving signals, the method achieving simplified control of the cleaning system and a reduction in the susceptibility of the cleaning system to errors.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60S 1/48 - Liquid supply therefor
• B60S 1/52 - Arrangement of nozzles
• B05B 7/12 - Spray pistolsApparatus for discharge designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
• B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
• B60S 1/50 - Arrangement of reservoir
• B60S 1/54 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices using gas, e.g. hot air
• B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
• B60S 1/60 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens for signalling devices, e.g. reflectors
• G01M 3/26 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors
• G05D 16/20 - Control of fluid pressure characterised by the use of electric means

Abstract

A system and method for controlling a cleaning system for motor vehicle components, wherein the cleaning system includes a fluid conveying device, a pressure sensor for determining a pressure generated by the fluid conveying device, a fluid distribution device with at least one input port fluid-connected to the fluid conveying device and with at least two output ports fluid-connected to the input port, wherein each output port is adjustable between an open position and a closed position, at least two cleaning devices, each fluid-connected to a respective output connection via a fluid line, and a control device, which is data-coupled to the fluid conveying device, the pressure sensor and the fluid distribution device for transmitting and/or receiving signals, the method achieving simplified control of the cleaning system and a reduction in the susceptibility of the cleaning system to errors.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60S 1/48 - Liquid supply therefor
• B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
• F04D 15/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations, or systems

Abstract

The present invention discloses a heat exchanger (4) according to claim 1. The heat exchanger (4), in particular for use in a traction battery (1) of an electric vehicle, comprising at least one fluid distributor (8) for connection to a heat transport fluid supply line of a heat exchange circuit, at least one fluid collector (10) for connection to a heat transport fluid return line of the heat exchange circuit, and multiple heat exchanger channels (5), which interconnect the at least one fluid distributor (8) and the at least one fluid collector (10) and which provide a passage way for a heat transport fluid from the at least one fluid distributor (8) to the at least one fluid collector (10), wherein the heat exchanger channels (5) are provided with at least one common contact surface (6) for contacting a heat exchange target, in particular battery cells (3) of the traction battery (1). The heat exchanger (4) is characterized in that,—the heat exchanger channels (5) are compressible upon exertion of a force in a direction perpendicular to the contact surface (6) from their normal shape to a compressed shape, and-the heat exchanger (4) is provided for being mounted with the heat exchanger channels (5) compressed into their compressed shape. The present invention further discloses a traction battery (1) according to claim 15. The present invention further discloses a method according to claim 16.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/656 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by the type of heat-exchange fluid
• B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
• H01M 10/643 - Cylindrical cells
• H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
• H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
• H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains

Abstract

A temperature-control system for controlling the temperature of a traction battery of a motor vehicle using a heat transfer medium in a temperature-control circuit. The temperature-control system includes a battery housing which has an evaporation device for evaporating the heat transfer medium and which forms a closed interior with at least one receiving position for a battery cell. A lower region of the battery housing is designed to receive the heat transfer medium. A collecting container receives the heat transfer medium. A heat transfer device has a condenser for cooling the heat transfer medium. A pump conveys the heat transfer medium. An electronic control and/or regulating unit receives a temperature of the heat transfer medium and/or the temperature of the battery cell, and/or the current strength of the battery cell and/or the wet steam content at the fluid drain of the battery housing. According to at least one manipulated variable of the temperature control system, the system controls and/or regulates the temperature of the at least one battery cell and/or the wet steam content at the fluid drain of the battery housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices

Abstract

A temperature control system for controlling the temperature of a traction battery in a motor vehicle with a heat transfer medium in a temperature control circuit. The temperature control system includes a battery housing which forms an enclosed interior with at least one receiving position for a battery cell. A lower region of the battery housing receives the heat transfer medium. A heat exchanger dissipates heat from the heat transfer medium to the environment surrounding the heat exchanger. A collection vessel receives the heat transfer medium. A pump conveys the heat transfer medium. An equalization volume is fluidically connected to an upper region of the collection vessel.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/6568 - Liquids characterised by flow circuits, e.g. loops, located externally to the cells or cell casings
• B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
• B60L 58/27 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by heating
• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/615 - Heating or keeping warm
• H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
• H01M 10/63 - Control systems
• H01M 10/6569 - Fluids undergoing a liquid-gas phase change or transition, e.g. evaporation or condensation

Abstract

The present invention discloses a sensor cleaning device (3) for cleaning an exterior sensor surface (4) of a sensor (2), in particular an optical camera or a LiDAR, for use in automotive applications, comprising—a dispensing device (6) with a cleaning liquid dispensing unit (7) for dispensing a cleaning liquid (8) towards the exterior sensor surface (4) of the sensor (2)—a collecting unit (12) for collecting cleaning liquid (8) dispensed from the dispensing device (6) towards the exterior sensor surface (4), wherein—the dispensing device (6) comprises a receiving fluid 7 connector (9) for receiving the cleaning liquid (8), and—the collecting unit (12) comprises at least one return fluid connector (17) for releasing collected cleaning liquid (8). The sensor cleaning device (3) is characterized in that,—the collecting unit (12) comprises a movable cover element (13). which is movable between a protruding position, in which the collecting unit (12) collects a maximum amount of the cleaning liquid (8) dispensed from the dispensing device (6) towards the exterior sensor surface (4) of the sensor (2) via its collecting opening (15), and a retracted position, in 10 which the cover element (13) is retracted into a position out of a field of view of the sensor (2). The present invention also discloses a sensor unit (1) comprising a sensor (2), in particular an optical camera or a LiDAR, for use in automotive applications and an above sensor cleaning device (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
• B60S 1/52 - Arrangement of nozzles
• B60S 1/54 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices using gas, e.g. hot air

Abstract

A sensor cleaning device for cleaning an exterior sensor surface of a sensor, in particular an optical camera or a LiDAR, for use in automotive applications. The sensor cleaning device includes at least one wiper element and a wiper rig, which supports the at least one wiper element, and which is movable to move the at least one wiper element across the exterior sensor surface. The sensor cleaning device is adjustable to adjust its cleaning intensity for cleaning the exterior sensor surface based on a required cleaning intensity for cleaning the exterior sensor surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
• B60S 1/34 - Wiper armsMountings therefor
• B60S 1/38 - Wiper blades

Abstract

A battery shell, in particular a battery shell of a traction battery, wherein the battery shell has a base and at least four side walls, wherein the battery shell has an inner side and an outer side, wherein the battery shell is formed in hybrid design from an insertion part and a molding compound. The invention also relates to a traction battery comprising the same battery shell and a motor vehicle comprising the same battery shell. Furthermore, the invention relates to a tool for producing this battery shell and a method for producing the battery shell.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/207 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape
• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
• B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles
• H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
• H01M 50/224 - Metals
• H01M 50/244 - Secondary casingsRacksSuspension devicesCarrying devicesHolders characterised by their mounting method
• H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery shell comprising at least one inner stiffening means and/or at least one outer stiffening means, which are configured to stiffen the battery shell and to protect a designated battery module from an outer impact. The invention also relates to a traction battery comprising said battery shell and to a motor vehicle comprising said battery shell. Furthermore, the invention relates to a tool for producing this battery shell and a method for producing the battery shell.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
• H01M 50/227 - Organic material
• H01M 50/231 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the material of the casings or racks having a layered structure
• H01M 50/238 - Flexibility or foldability
• H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
• H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
• H01M 50/293 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by the material

Abstract

A cooling device for cooling a traction battery of a vehicle by means of a fluid. The device includes an evaporation device for installing in a housing body of the traction body, at least one condensation device for installing on the vehicle outside of the housing body of the traction battery, and connection lines which conduct fluid evaporated in the evaporation device to the at least one condensation device and condensed fluid from the at least one condensation device back to the evaporation device. The evaporation device, the at least one condensation device, and the connection lines form a first cooling circuit. The first cooling circuit is designed in the form of a natural circulation. The circulation of the fluid through the first cooling circuit includes the process of transporting gaseous fluid from the evaporation device to the at least one condensation device and liquid fluid from the at least one condensation device back to the evaporation device, and during operation the circulation is carried out on the basis of a difference in the density of the fluid evaporated in the evaporation device and the fluid condensed in the at least one condensation device and on the basis of a difference in the height of the at least one condensation device and the evaporation device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
• B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
• B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
• H01M 10/63 - Control systems
• H01M 10/6569 - Fluids undergoing a liquid-gas phase change or transition, e.g. evaporation or condensation
• H01M 10/663 - Heat-exchange relationships between the cells and other systems, e.g. central heating systems or fuel cells the system being an air-conditioner or an engine

Abstract

A battery shell system of a traction battery. The battery shell system including a battery shell having a base, at least four side walls, an inner side, and an outer side. The battery shell has a maximum longitudinal extent in a longitudinal direction, a maximum transverse extent in a transverse direction, and a maximum vertical extent in a vertical direction. The battery shell has on the inner side a receiving space for receiving at least one battery module. The battery shell has at least one deformation element which can be connected to the outer side of the battery shell, which deformation element is formed separately from the battery shell. The deformation element has a deformation element transverse extent in the transverse direction of the battery shell, and the at least one deformation element is formed from plastic.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
• H01M 50/227 - Organic material
• H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains

Abstract

A housing device for a traction battery with fluid-based cooling in a vehicle. The traction battery has a plurality of a battery cells. The housing device includes a housing body, which forms an enclosed interior with a plurality of receiving positions for receiving the plurality of battery cells and a bottom region of which is designed to receive liquid fluid. An evaporation device is included for evaporating the liquid fluid. The evaporation device has a plurality of microchannel structures for forming microchannels. The microchannel structures extend in a vertical direction in the assembled state and have, in their lower region with respect to the vertical direction, at least one inlet opening for receiving liquid fluid from the bottom region of the housing body. During operation, liquid fluid enters the microchannels through the at least one inlet opening and heat is transferred from the battery cells to the liquid fluid in the microchannels. The liquid fluid evaporates in the evaporation device. A traction battery for a vehicle with fluid-based cooling includes a housing device as described above.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/6569 - Fluids undergoing a liquid-gas phase change or transition, e.g. evaporation or condensation
• B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
• F28D 7/16 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged in parallel spaced relation
• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
• H01M 10/6555 - Rods or plates arranged between the cells
• H01M 10/6557 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange arranged between the cells
• H01M 10/6568 - Liquids characterised by flow circuits, e.g. loops, located externally to the cells or cell casings
• H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells

Abstract

A battery shell includes a reinforcing nonwoven with long fibers and a polymer matrix.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/14 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings for protecting against damage caused by external factors
• H01M 50/124 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by the material having a layered structure
• H01M 50/229 - Composite material consisting of a mixture of organic and inorganic materials

Abstract

A battery casing for accommodating at least one battery component in a battery casing volume, said battery casing having at least one plastic battery casing shell, which at least partly defines the battery casing volume, and at least one fastening device for attaching the battery component to the battery housing shell, the battery casing being characterized in that the battery casing shell includes at least one reinforcing structure which extends into the battery casing volume, and the fastening device is supported on the reinforcing structure. The present invention further discloses a traction battery for a motor vehicle and a motor vehicle having a traction battery.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/244 - Secondary casingsRacksSuspension devicesCarrying devicesHolders characterised by their mounting method
• H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
• H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks

Abstract

A battery housing for a traction battery. The battery housing includes a first housing shell, and a second housing shell which can be connected to the first housing shell, for bounding an interior formed to receive at least one battery module. The first housing shell has a first collar which runs at least partially around the first housing shell. The second housing shell has a second collar which runs at least partially around the second housing shell. The battery housing has at least one connection element having two pressure limbs. The at least one connection element engages around the first collar and the second collar and to clamp by the two pressure limbs of the connection element exerting a normal force on the first collar and on the second collar. The first collar and/or the second collar has at least one first latching means. The connection element has at least one second latching means. The connection element can be latched to the first collar and/or the second collar by means of the first latching means and the second latching means.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
• B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
• H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains

Abstract

A method for indirectly deriving a systematic dependence for a system behavior of a soiling process of a surface of a motor vehicle. A soiling condition of the surface is evaluated via an availability of the sensor. Moreover, the method relates to a method of use of the systematic dependence, a cleaning system, and a motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60S 1/48 - Liquid supply therefor
• B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens

Abstract

A method for optimizing a resource requirement for a cleaning process of a surface of a motor vehicle. Moreover, the method further relates to a cleaning method, a use of a control quantity, a cleaning system, and a motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60S 1/48 - Liquid supply therefor
• B60S 1/58 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens for rear windows

Abstract

A battery cooling element, a battery module, and a method for manufacturing a battery cooling element. The battery cooling element has a flexible top side in the form of a flexible multilayer composite film. To cool a battery cell and/or a battery module, the heat transfer from the battery cell and/or the battery module into a cooling medium takes place through the comparatively low-cost and lightweight multilayer composite film, which has a high heat transfer coefficient.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
• H01M 10/6551 - Surfaces specially adapted for heat dissipation or radiation, e.g. fins or coatings
• H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
• H01M 10/6567 - Liquids
• H01M 10/6561 - Gases

Abstract

A battery casing system for a traction battery in a motor vehicle, said battery casing system comprising a battery casing having a plastic battery casing shell which at least partially defines a battery casing volume for accommodating at least one battery component. The battery casing system of the invention is characterized in that same includes at least one reinforcing means which can be connected to an outer face of the battery casing shell and which is formed separately from the battery casing shell. The invention further relates to a traction battery comprising a battery casing system as well as to a motor vehicle comprising a traction battery.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
• B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
• H01M 50/121 - Organic material
• H01M 50/224 - Metals
• H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
• H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks

Abstract

An extruded part is formed by extrusion of at least one polymer melt, wherein the polymer melt or polymer melts has/have two melt fronts, which form two material inner edges of the extruded part when the polymer melt or polymer melts is/are in the solidified state; —the two material inner edges are integrally bonded to each other and define a linear binding seam of the extruded part. The binding seam is situated in a connection region of the extruded part; and—the extruded part has at least one fiber grid, which is situated in the connection region of the extruded part and is connected to the extruded part such that the fiber grid bridges the two material inner edges. The extruded part may be a part of a battery housing for a traction battery.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 33/00 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor
• B29C 43/18 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles
• B29C 43/36 - Moulds for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
• B29C 43/40 - Moulds for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles with means for cutting the article
• B29C 48/154 - Coating solid articles, i.e. non-hollow articles
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• H01M 50/202 - Casings or frames around the primary casing of a single cell or a single battery
• H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
• B29K 105/08 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of continuous length, e.g. cords, rovings, mats, fabrics, strands or yarns
• B29L 31/34 - Electrical apparatus, e.g. sparking plugs or parts thereof

Abstract

A traction battery including a battery shell and a plurality of battery modules arranged in the battery shell. Each battery module has a safety valve. The traction battery also includes a battery cover and a ventilation element for aerating and/or venting the traction battery. The traction battery has a guide means, which is regularly permeable, at least in part, to a designated fluid volume flow, for deflecting a designated fluid volume flow emerging in a designated manner from a safety valve in the direction of the ventilation element. The traction battery has a venting channel which extends from the guide means to the ventilation element.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/367 - Internal gas exhaust passages forming part of the battery cover or caseDouble cover vent systems
• H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
• H01M 50/342 - Non-re-sealable arrangements
• H01M 50/271 - Lids or covers for the racks or secondary casings
• H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
• H01M 10/655 - Solid structures for heat exchange or heat conduction

Abstract

A method for detecting the closure status of a fuel tank closure of a motor vehicle and to a device for carrying out this method.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/04 - Tank inlets
• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks

Abstract

A method for filling an operating fluid container and the operating fluid container thereof, which allows gases expelled from the operating fluid container to the atmosphere during a filling process of the operating fluid container to be reduced.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67C 3/28 - Flow-control devices, e.g. using valves
• B67C 3/26 - Filling-headsMeans for engaging filling-heads with bottle necks

Abstract

A component comprising a sheet-like reinforcing component having a first stiffness and a sheet-like attachment made of an attachment material having a second stiffness, wherein the first stiffness is higher than the second stiffness, wherein the planar reinforcing component has an upper and lower side and the attachment is connected at least to the upper or lower side of the planar reinforcing component in a first partial area of the planar reinforcing component.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
• B29C 43/18 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles
• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
• B62D 29/00 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof
• B62D 29/04 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof predominantly of synthetic material
• B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles

Abstract

The invention relates to a headliner system for a motor vehicle, said headliner system comprising at least one air supply connection for connecting the headliner system to an air conditioning and ventilation system of the motor vehicle, and at least one outflow device which is fluidically connected to the at least one air supply connection, wherein at least one outflow device has at least two outflow segments, wherein one outflow segment is designed to deliver a designated air volume flow to the passenger compartment, wherein a first outflow segment surrounds a second outflow segment at least in part, and wherein at least one outflow device is designed such that it can be displaced in at least one axis of the outflow device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60H 1/24 - Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant
• B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
• B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers

Abstract

A method for indirectly deriving a systematic dependence for a system behavior of a cleaning system of a motor vehicle. The method relates to a system behavior of a cleaning process of a surface of the motor vehicle, for cleaning of at least one surface of the motor vehicle. The method relates to a resource efficient cleaning and/or a resource-saving cleaning. Moreover, the method relates to a cleaning method, a use of a systematic dependence, a cleaning system and a motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time

Abstract

A battery shell, in particular, a battery shell for a traction battery of a motor vehicle, comprises a semi-permeable membrane that is integrally bonded or frictionally connected to the battery shell.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/317 - Re-sealable arrangements
• H01M 50/30 - Arrangements for facilitating escape of gases
• H01M 50/147 - Lids or covers

Abstract

A roof lining system for motor vehicles, has an air supply connection for connecting the roof lining system to an air conditioning unit of the motor vehicle and at least one outflow device which is in fluid connection with the air supply connection. The outflow device has a central outflow region and a peripheral outflow region, which each have at least one separate air supply channel. Each outflow device has at least two flow actuators, with a first flow actuator being assigned to the central outflow region and a second flow actuator being assigned to the peripheral outflow region. The first flow actuator is arranged in the air supply channel of the central outflow region, and the second flow actuator is arranged in the air supply channel of the peripheral outflow region, and in that the peripheral outflow region at least partially surrounds the central outflow region.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60H 1/24 - Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant
• B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers
• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery shell, in particular a battery shell of a traction battery, the battery shell being formed from plastics material, the battery shell having a fastening system for fastening a component to the battery shell, the fastening system having a guide rail, an inner profile and a fastening element, the guide rail being integrally or interlockingly connected to the battery shell, the inner profile being guided by the guide rail, the fastening element being designed to establish a connection between the component and the inner profile.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
• H01M 50/224 - Metals
• H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains

Abstract

A component having a flat reinforcing element of a first stiffness and a flat material of a second stiffness. The first stiffness is higher than the second stiffness. The flat reinforcing element has a first end on a first narrow side. The flat material, on a second narrow side thereof, has a second end that bifurcates into two strips. The two strips of the second end enclose the first end on both sides in a zone of enclosure.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 70/68 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts by incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or layers
• B29C 70/76 - Moulding on edges or extremities of the preformed part
• B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof

Abstract

A method for indirectly deriving a systematic dependence for a system behavior of a system component of a cleaning system of a motor vehicle. The cleaning system is adapted for cleaning at least one surface of the motor vehicle by means of a cleaning process adapted for a resource efficient cleaning. Additionally, a diagnosing method, a method for selecting a resolution strategy, a use of a resolution strategy, a cleaning method, a cleaning system, and a motor vehicle are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 50/02 - Ensuring safety in case of control system failures, e.g. by diagnosing, circumventing or fixing failures
• B60S 1/02 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices
• B60S 5/00 - Servicing, maintaining, repairing, or refitting of vehicles
• G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time

Abstract

A method for determining a cleaning strategy for cleaning a surface to be cleaned of a motor vehicle. The surface to be cleaned is selected in dependence of a cleaning mode. A sensor is operatively connected to the surface to be cleaned. The sensor exhibits an actual availability. The cleaning strategy exhibits a control quantity setpoint defining a cleaning process for the surface to be cleaned. Moreover, the method relates to a cleaning method, a use of a cleaning strategy, a cleaning system and a motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60S 1/48 - Liquid supply therefor
• B60S 1/58 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens for rear windows

Abstract

A plastic container for a motor vehicle having a container wall delimiting a container interior, and having at least one stiffening structure which is connected to the container wall in a planar manner. A border of the stiffening structure has at least two mutually identical edge profiles between two points located on the border. Further, the border, at least in sections along its longitudinal extension, in the region of each of the edge profiles, is at a distance from a direct connecting line connecting the two points.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks

Abstract

A battery housing arrangement, in particular a battery housing assembly of a vehicle traction battery which can be temperature-controlled by a fluid, comprises a battery housing which encloses an interior space for receiving battery cells, and a heat transmission device which has an inlet tube, an outlet tube and a heat exchanger element arranged fluidically therebetween. The fluid is able to flow through the heat transmission device from the inlet tube via the heat exchanger element to the outlet tube. The heat exchanger element can be accommodated in the battery housing. The battery housing has at least one through-opening for feeding through the inlet tube and the outlet tube, and the battery housing has at least one closure element which is inserted into the at least one through-opening and forms a closure between the inlet tube and/or the outlet tube and the at least one through-opening.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
• H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
• H01M 50/227 - Organic material
• H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
• H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells

Abstract

A battery housing assembly includes a battery housing which encloses an interior for receiving a plurality of battery cells. A heat transfer device which has an inlet, an outlet, and at least one fluid channel arranged fluidically therebetween. The fluid flows through the heat transfer device from the inlet to the outlet via the at least one fluid channel that is arranged in the interior. A contact side of the channel is pressed against at least one contact element to the battery cells in order to transfer heat. At least one expansion element, as a result of the fluid in the heat transfer device being pressurized, expands in order to press the at least one fluid channel against the at least one contact element by bracing against a bracing surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
• H01M 10/6567 - Liquids
• H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a liquid container (28) for a motor vehicle, having the method steps: providing a wall (14), which is provided in order to delimit an interior chamber (26) of the liquid container (28) for receiving a liquid (34); providing a structure (2), which is provided in order to be arranged in order to reduce sloshing noises in the interior chamber (26) of the liquid container (28), wherein the structure (2) comprises a random arrangement of threads (4) cross-linked with each other and wherein a plurality of the threads (4) of the structure (2) are integrally joined, at least in sections, to at least one or more additional threads (4) of the structure (2), such that a substantially monolithic structure (2) is formed; connecting the structure (2) to the wall (14).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/077 - Fuel tanks with means modifying or controlling distribution or motion of fuel, e.g. to prevent noise, surge, splash or fuel starvation
• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
• B29C 49/20 - Blow-moulding, i.e. blowing a preform or parison to a desired shape within a mouldApparatus therefor of articles having inserts or reinforcements
• B29K 101/12 - Thermoplastic materials
• B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles

Abstract

Fuel tank for a motor vehicle, —comprising a plastic wall which delimits a storage volume for storing fuel, —comprising one or more reinforcing elements for reinforcing the plastic wall, —with at least one reinforcing element being connected to an outer side of the plastic wall that faces away from the storage volume, characterized in that—a maximum thickness of at least one reinforcing element measured normal to the plastic wall is greater than the wall thickness of the plastic wall.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
• B29C 49/20 - Blow-moulding, i.e. blowing a preform or parison to a desired shape within a mouldApparatus therefor of articles having inserts or reinforcements
• B29C 51/12 - Shaping by thermoforming, e.g. shaping sheets in matched moulds or by deep-drawingApparatus therefor of articles having inserts or reinforcements

Abstract

The subject matter of the invention is a battery unit (100) for a hybrid vehicle (200), with a battery housing (10) which has a front side wall (23) directed towards the front side (22) of the hybrid vehicle (200) and a rear side wall (24) directed towards the rear side of the hybrid vehicle (200), and with at least one battery module (11) which is arranged in the battery housing (10), wherein at least one fuel tank (12) is arranged in the battery housing (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/04 - Tank inlets
• B60K 15/067 - Mounting of tanks
• B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
• B60K 15/063 - Arrangement of tanks

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for controlling the recovery of water in a motor vehicle, in which method, to recover water in an air-conditioning system (12) of the motor vehicle, air is cooled to a temperature below its dew point, and the water dropping out as a result of the cooling is collected in a water container (13). During water recovery, the air-conditioning system (12) is controlled by means of a water recovery control device (11), wherein, to control the water recovery by means of the water recovery control device (11), the air-conditioning system (12) is adjusted on the basis of at least one parameter value which is detected by a detection unit (10) and transmitted to the water recovery control device (11).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60H 1/32 - Cooling devices
• E03B 3/28 - Methods or installations for obtaining or collecting drinking water or tap water from humid air

Abstract

A headliner trim for a motor vehicle includes a main body, at least one air channel formed in the main body for conducting an air flow through the main body, and at least one air outlet opening formed in the main body, through which air outlet opening the air flow conducted in the air channel can flow into the interior of the motor vehicle. The main body is formed from a particle foam, such as expanded polypropylene (EPP) or expanded polyethylene (EPE).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
• B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
• B60H 1/24 - Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant
• B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers

Abstract

A plate element for a battery module for receiving battery cells of the battery module includes a first plate element part and a second plate element part. The first plate element part is connected to the second plate element part. The first plate element part includes a first base body and a first organosheet arranged on the first base body. The second plate element part includes a second base body and a second organosheet arranged on the second base body.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/207 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape
• H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
• H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
• H01M 50/227 - Organic material
• H01M 50/231 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the material of the casings or racks having a layered structure

Abstract

A method for determining a filling stop during a filling process of an operating fluid container whose operating fluid container interior can be filled with an operating fluid via a filling pipe opening into said interior, wherein a pressure sensor for determining a pressure within the filling pipe is arranged in the filling pipe, wherein the method has the following method steps: acquiring the time profile of pressure values acquired by means of the pressure sensor; and outputting a filling stop signal in accordance with the time profile of the pressure values. In addition, the present invention discloses an operating fluid container system having an operating fluid container and a filling pipe, opening into an operating fluid container interior, for filling the operating fluid container with an operating fluid, wherein the operating fluid container system has a pressure sensor arranged within the filling pipe and is coupled via a data line to an electronic control device for transmitting data, representing the pressure within the filling pipe, to the electronic control device, wherein the control device is designed to carry out the method according to the invention for determining a filling stop.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/04 - Tank inlets
• B67D 7/36 - Arrangements of flow- or pressure-control valves
• G05B 19/4155 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by programme execution, i.e. part programme or machine function execution, e.g. selection of a programme
• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks

Abstract

A method for controlling a filling process of a motor vehicle tank comprising the following steps: determine a geographical location of the motor vehicle tank; determining, by means of a tank control device, whether the geographical location of the motor vehicle tank is within a predetermined geographical area; and determining a shut-off filling volume dependent on the geographical location of the motor vehicle tank, if the geographical location of the motor vehicle tank is within the predetermined geographical area.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/035 - Fuel tanks characterised by venting means
• B60K 15/04 - Tank inlets
• B67D 7/08 - Arrangements of devices for controlling, indicating, metering or registering quantity or price of liquid transferred
• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks

Abstract

b) of the fluid (F).

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 55/07 - Arrangement or mounting of devices, e.g. valves, for venting or aerating or draining
• F15D 1/02 - Influencing the flow of fluids in pipes or conduits
• F02M 25/022 - Adding fuel and water emulsion, water or steam

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery cooling element having: an outer surface for resting at least in regions against a battery cell and/or for resting at least in regions against a battery module comprising at least two battery cells; an inner chamber for receiving a cooling medium, which inner chamber is surrounded at least in regions by the outer surface; and a cooling medium inlet connected to the inner chamber and a cooling medium outlet connected to the inner chamber, wherein the outer surface is made, at least in regions, of a thermally conductive, flexible film which can be shaped by a fluid pressure of the cooling medium.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
• H01M 10/647 - Prismatic or flat cells, e.g. pouch cells
• H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
• H01M 10/6557 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange arranged between the cells
• H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
• H01M 50/227 - Organic material
• H01M 50/271 - Lids or covers for the racks or secondary casings

Abstract

A service fluids container made of plastic for installation in a motor vehicle. The service fluids container is suitable for antimicrobial storage of service fluids even in the event that the motor vehicle is shut off for prolonged periods. The interior of the container accommodates an antimicrobial composition comprising a hydrophilic polymer and a complex compound of a metal salt with an organic ligand.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08K 5/56 - Organo-metallic compounds, i.e. organic compounds containing a metal-to-carbon bond
• C08L 33/08 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acrylic acid esters
• C08L 77/06 - Polyamides derived from polyamines and polycarboxylic acids

Abstract

Structure for reducing sloshing noises, said structure being provided for disposal in a liquids container for a motor vehicle, having a random arrangement of mutually interlinked threads, wherein a plurality of the threads at least in portions are connected in a materially integral manner to at least one or a plurality of further threads of the structure, wherein the structure has at least one side in the region of which a planar cover of the random arrangement of mutually interlinked threads is provided at least in portions.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
• B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired formApparatus therefor
• B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
• B29C 65/18 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated tool
• B29C 65/78 - Means for handling the parts to be joined, e.g. for making containers or hollow articles
• B60K 15/077 - Fuel tanks with means modifying or controlling distribution or motion of fuel, e.g. to prevent noise, surge, splash or fuel starvation

Abstract

A method for determining an aggregate state of an operating liquid in an operating liquid container for a motor vehicle, which operating liquid container has at least one capacitor fastened to a container wall of the operating liquid container and has a first electrode and a second electrode opposite said first electrode. A first method determines the aggregate state of the operating liquid by means of a frequency-dependent phase profile of the impedance of the at least one capacitor. Another method determines the aggregate state of the operating liquid by means of a frequency-dependent capacitance profile of the at least one capacitor. Further, an operating liquid container is designed for carrying out the methods.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 27/02 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance
• G01N 27/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating capacitance

Abstract

An operating fluid tank includes a capacitor. The capacitor includes a first electrode and a second electrode. Between the first electrode and the second electrode, a clearance is formed which is fluid-connected to an operating fluid tank interior. The fluid tank also includes an evaluator electrically connected to the capacitor for determining a capacity of the capacitor by means of measurement signals determined by the capacitor. The first electrode and the second electrode include an electrically conductive plastic material.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 23/263 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of capacity or inductance of capacitors or inductors arising from the presence of liquid or fluent solid material in the electric or electromagnetic fields by measuring variations in capacitance of capacitors
• D06F 39/08 - Liquid supply or discharge arrangements

Abstract

An operating fluid container for a motor vehicle for accommodating an operating fluid. The operating fluid container has a compensation container that is at least indirectly fluidically connected to the atmosphere (ATM). The operating fluid container has the following features: the compensation container is situated within the operating fluid container in such a way that an outer surface of a compensation container upper shell is situated opposite from an inner surface of an operating fluid container upper shell; in the event of positive pressure in the operating fluid container relative to the atmosphere, a compensation container volume decreases; and in the event of negative pressure in the operating fluid container relative to the atmosphere, the compensation container volume increases. The operating fluid container is characterized in that the compensation container upper shell opposite from the operating fluid container upper shell has a shape, at least in sections, that is complementary to the operating fluid container upper shell.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
• B60K 15/035 - Fuel tanks characterised by venting means
• B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 27/32 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
• B65D 47/32 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with means for venting

Abstract

A liquid container for a motor vehicle, having a first half-shell and a second half-shell, the half-shells delimiting a storage volume for accommodating liquid, the first half-shell having a first support layer and a first barrier layer, the second half-shell having a second support layer and a second barrier layer, the first barrier being situated on a side of the first support layer facing the storage volume, and the second barrier layer being situated on a side of the second support layer facing the storage volume.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
• B29C 65/16 - Laser beam
• B29C 65/20 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated tool with direct contact, e.g. using "mirror"
• B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
• B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
• B65D 65/40 - Applications of laminates for particular packaging purposes
• B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles

Abstract

A device for fastening tank insert parts, wherein the device has a holding element for holding the tank insert part and at least one elastically deformable clamping device which is connected to the holding element and by means of which a fastening structure can be received. Furthermore, a plastic tank having a fastening structure which is arranged in the interior thereof, and having a device according to the invention which is arranged thereon for fastening tank insert parts.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
• F16B 2/22 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material
• F16B 2/20 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a liquid con-tainer (2) for a motor vehicle, which is assembled from at least two shells (4, 6). Furthermore, the invention relates to a liquid container (2) for a motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 45/16 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
• B29C 45/26 - Moulds
• B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles

Abstract

A liquid container for a motor vehicle, comprising a storage volume for storing a liquid and comprising at least one shell, which at least partially delimits the storage volume, wherein the shell has been produced at least partially in an injection molding process, the shell has a barrier film, the shell has a reinforcing element, which is formed at least partially or completely of a thermoplastic fiber-reinforced composite material, the shell has a single-part or multi-part support structure, which is formed at least partially or completely of an injection-molded material, the barrier film is integrally bonded to the reinforcing element, and the barrier film and the reinforcing element are each integrally bonded to the support structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
• B29C 45/16 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
• B32B 27/32 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
• B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles

Abstract

Methods for determining an electrical conductivity of an operating liquid in an operating liquid container for a motor vehicle. The operating liquid container includes at least one capacitor which is fastened to a container wall of the operating liquid container and has a first electrode and a second electrode opposite said first electrode. A first method determines the electrical conductivity of the operating liquid by means of a frequency-dependent phase progression of the impedance of the at least one capacitor. Another method determines the electrical conductivity of the operating liquid by means of a frequency-dependent capacitance profile of the at least one capacitor. An operating liquid container which is designed for carrying out the methods.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 27/02 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance
• G01N 27/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating capacitance

Abstract

A telescopic vehicle surface cleaning device comprising a washing unit, the washing unit comprising a nozzle carrier housing, a nozzle carrier and at least one fluid nozzle with at least one nozzle aperture, the nozzle carrier being movable relative to the nozzle carrier housing between first and second positions, the first position being a rest position and the second position being an extended position, the device further comprising a heating unit, the heating unit being configured as a heating sub assembly of the device and the heating unit comprising a heating element carrier with an electrically resistive heating element, the heating element carrier being fixed relative to the nozzle carrier housing and being configured such that the heating element is arranged in front of and adjacent to the nozzle aperture in the rest position of the nozzle carrier such that an air gap remains between a heating surface of the heating element and the nozzle aperture.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60S 1/52 - Arrangement of nozzles
• B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
• B05B 1/24 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means incorporating means for heating the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. electrically
• B05B 15/74 - Arrangements for moving spray heads automatically to or from the working position using hydraulic or pneumatic means driven by the discharged fluid

Abstract

The invention relates to a fluid container for a motor vehicle, having a container wall that bounds a storage volume for storing liquid with respect to an environment, a heating element that is arranged in the storage volume, and a housing, wherein the housing encloses the heating element in a liquid-tight manner with respect to the supply volume.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
• F24H 1/00 - Water heaters, e.g. boilers, continuous-flow heaters or water-storage heaters
• F24H 9/1818 - Arrangement or mounting of electric heating means
• H05B 1/02 - Automatic switching arrangements specially adapted to heating apparatus
• H05B 3/18 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor the conductor being embedded in an insulating material
• H05B 3/20 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater
• F01N 3/027 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters using means for regenerating the filters, e.g. by burning trapped particles using electric or magnetic heating

Abstract

A battery housing for a drive battery, comprising at least one housing shell, wherein the housing shell is formed at least partially or fully from a thermoplastic, wherein the housing shell has a receiving region for insertion of a drive battery, wherein the housing shell has a wall, wherein the wall has a two-layer or multi-layer sandwich structure, wherein at least a first layer of the sandwich structure, at least in some sections, is distanced from a second layer of the sandwich structure such that a wall cavity is formed between the first layer and the second layer, and wherein the wall cavity is designed to store a cooling medium.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
• H01M 50/20 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders
• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
• H01M 10/6551 - Surfaces specially adapted for heat dissipation or radiation, e.g. fins or coatings
• H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
• H01M 10/6567 - Liquids
• H01M 10/6569 - Fluids undergoing a liquid-gas phase change or transition, e.g. evaporation or condensation
• B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
• B60K 6/28 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the electric energy storing means, e.g. batteries or capacitors
• B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a tube by injection molding a thermoplastic molding compound by using an injection-molding device with an article cavity, which defines the outer contour of the tube, and with an injection device, which is designed to drive a profile through the article cavity filled with the thermoplastic molding compound and thereby displace a liquid core of the molding compound, wherein the method envisages closing an opening of the article cavity with a mould core, which with the article cavity forms a hollow mould space and which has a secondary cavity that can be filled with the molding compound. After the filling of the article cavity and the hollow mould space with the thermoplastic molding compound, a projectile is driven through the article cavity, wherein the projectile displaces the molding compound into the secondary cavity. Subsequently, the mould core with the filled secondary cavity is pulled, wherein the displaced molding compound is separated from the molding compound forming the tube. The invention also relates to an injection-molding device for carrying out the method.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 45/17 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
• B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor

Abstract

A method for producing hollow bodies made of plastics by blow molding or deep drawing using a deep-drawing tool or a blow-molding tool, comprising the extrusion of preforms from thermoplastics, the method comprising a wall thickness control of the preforms, wherein a measurement of the wall thickness of the preforms takes place within the tool on the mold cavity side on at least one reference point of a preform, the measured value obtained is compared as an actual value with a predetermined target value and the wall thickness control is triggered to change the wall thickness of the preform during extrusion or between extrusion cycles depending on the deviation between the actual value and the target value.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 49/78 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
• B29C 49/04 - Extrusion blow-moulding
• B29L 22/00 - Hollow articles

Abstract

A valve module for an operating fluid container system. The valve module has a housing which has a first connection for fluidically connecting to an operating fluid container interior, a second connection for fluidically connecting to a filler tube, and a third connection for at least indirectly fluidically connecting to the atmosphere. The valve module comprises the following features: the first connection is connected to the second connection and the third connection within the housing in a fluidic manner in each case; the second connection is connected to the third connection within the housing in a fluidic manner; and the first connection, the second connection, and the third connection can each be adjusted independently of one another between an open position, in which fluid communication through the respective connection is allowed, and a closed position, in which fluid communication through the respective connection is prevented.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/035 - Fuel tanks characterised by venting means
• F02M 25/08 - Engine-pertinent apparatus for adding non-fuel substances or small quantities of secondary fuel to combustion-air, main fuel or fuel-air mixture adding fuel vapours drawn from engine fuel reservoir
• F16K 11/10 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit
• F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
• F16K 11/24 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an electromagnetically-operated valve, e.g. for washing machines
• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks

Abstract

An operating fluid tank for a motor vehicle, in particular for storing an aqueous additive, comprising: a tank wall made of a thermoplastic material, wherein the tank wall has a top, a bottom and side walls, and the tank wall delimits a tank volume, wherein the tank volume has a height, a depth and a width; and at least one electrically operated heating device having one or more heating elements, the heating element being inserted into an outer depression of the tank wall, or into an outer recess or opening in the tank wall, or into an inner structure that is integrally formed with the tank wall and that extends into the tank volume, and said heating element extending over at least one third of the height of the tank volume and being electrically contacted outside the tank volume.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion

Abstract

A reinforcing element for a liquid container for a motor vehicle, having at least one connecting section for connecting the reinforcing element to the liquid container, the connecting section having at least a first and a second web which are made from a first material and are enclosed at least in sections by a second material, the second material penetrating through openings of the webs, and the first web being at a smaller spacing from a longitudinal axis of the reinforcing element than the second web.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
• B29C 49/20 - Blow-moulding, i.e. blowing a preform or parison to a desired shape within a mouldApparatus therefor of articles having inserts or reinforcements
• B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
• B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles

Abstract

A vehicle surface cleaning device comprising a vehicle integrated housing including a nozzle carrier extendable from and retractable into the bodywork of a vehicle, said nozzle carrier being provided with at least one fluid nozzle, and comprising means for contactlessly heating the fluid nozzle while being in a retracted position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60S 1/52 - Arrangement of nozzles
• B60S 1/02 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices
• B60S 1/48 - Liquid supply therefor

Abstract

A method for controlling a filling process of an operating fluid container, which can be filled by a filling device via a filling tube opening into the operating liquid container, wherein the operating fluid container is provided with a venting valve, which can be electrically operated between an open position, in which the operating liquid container is fluidically connected to the atmosphere, at least indirectly, by the venting valve, and a closed position, in which the operating fluid container is fluidically separated from the atmosphere by the venting valve.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/035 - Fuel tanks characterised by venting means
• B60K 15/04 - Tank inlets
• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks

Abstract

The present invention discloses a fuel vapor filter for a tank ventilation device of a motor vehicle, wherein the fuel vapor filter has a filter housing with a receiving space for receiving a filter material for at least temporarily binding fuel vapors. The filter housing has a charging opening for the introduction of fuel vapors into the receiving space and a ventilation opening for the ventilation of the receiving space. The fuel vapor filter has a diverting device which is arranged in the receiving space and which serves for diverting a fluid flow between the charging opening and the ventilation opening. The diverting device is arranged in a region between the charging opening and the ventilation opening or in a region between the charging opening and a passage opening of a fluid channel fluidically connected to the ventilation opening.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02M 25/08 - Engine-pertinent apparatus for adding non-fuel substances or small quantities of secondary fuel to combustion-air, main fuel or fuel-air mixture adding fuel vapours drawn from engine fuel reservoir
• B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
• B60K 15/035 - Fuel tanks characterised by venting means

Abstract

The invention provides an air and fluid cleaning system for propelling a cleaning fluid and air onto a vehicle vision device such as a vehicle camera system. The cleaning system comprises at least one fluid nozzle aimed at the camera; at least one cleaning fluid pump fluidly connected to both a fluid supply conduit and a cleaning fluid source; at least one air nozzle aimed at the vehicle camera; and at least one telescopic air jet fluidly connected to the air nozzle, hydraulically connected to the fluid supply conduit, and operated by the fluid pressure provided by the cleaning fluid pump; such that during a first operation time interval only cleaning fluid is propelled onto the vehicle camera and during a second operation time interval only an air jet burst is propelled onto the vehicle camera. The invention further includes a method for cleaning a vehicle camera exposed to ambient.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
• B60S 1/54 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices using gas, e.g. hot air
• B05B 9/04 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pressurised or compressible containerSpraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pump
• B60S 1/46 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices using liquidWindscreen washers
• B60S 1/52 - Arrangement of nozzles
• B60S 1/08 - Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive electrically driven

Abstract

A pressure operated shut off valve for a vehicle fluid distribution system, comprising at least one valve housing, a valve chamber enclosed by the valve housing, at least a first fluid entry port, at least a first fluid exit port, at least a first fluid inlet duct opening into the valve chamber, at least a first fluid outlet duct opening into the valve chamber, at least a first valve body slidably arranged in the valve chamber, the valve body being held closed against the valve seat and being operable by the fluid pressure provided in the inlet duct and acting on the valve body thus lifting the valve body from the valve seat, wherein a mechanical stop selectively blocking or unblocking the valve body upon actuating is provided. A fluid delivery device utilizing such pressure operated shut off valve.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 11/02 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit
• F16K 15/18 - Check valves with actuating mechanismCombined check valves and actuated valves
• F16K 31/524 - Mechanical actuating means with crank, eccentric, or cam with a cam
• B60S 1/48 - Liquid supply therefor
• B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
• B60S 1/58 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens for rear windows

Abstract

The present invention discloses a fuel tank for a motor vehicle, with a tank wall bounding a fuel tank interior, characterized by the following features: the fuel tank has a first fiber-reinforced stiffening structure and a second fiber-reinforced stiffening structure; the first stiffening structure is connected to an inner surface of the tank wall, said inner surface facing the fuel tank interior, and the second stiffening structure is connected to an outer surface of the tank wall, said outer surface facing away from the fuel tank interior; and the tank wall is arranged at least in sections in a sandwich-like manner between the first stiffening structure and the second stiffening structure such that the first stiffening structure and the second stiffening structure are arranged overlapping at least in sections.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks

Abstract

The present invention discloses a method and operating liquid container system for controlling the internal pressure of an operating liquid container of a motor vehicle, wherein the method includes determining an internal pressure of the operating liquid container by means of a pressure sensor arranged in an operating liquid container interior; comparing the determined internal pressure with a predetermined maximum internal pressure by means of an electronic control device; outputting an opening signal from the control device to a vent valve that is arranged in a vent line or between the operating liquid container interior and the vent line, wherein the vent line fluidically connects the operating liquid container interior to the atmosphere when the determined internal pressure is equal to the maximum internal pressure or above the maximum internal pressure; and transferring the vent valve into an open position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/035 - Fuel tanks characterised by venting means

Abstract

A filler tube for a fuel tank, having a tube portion made of plastic material and a tubular adapter, which is connected to the tube portion, for coupling the filler tube to the fuel tank, wherein a lateral surface of the adapter is integrally bonded, in particular welded, to a lateral surface of the tube portion, wherein the adapter and the tube portion overlap in the region of the integrally bonded connection.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/04 - Tank inlets
• F16L 47/02 - Welded jointsAdhesive joints
• F16L 13/02 - Welded joints
• B29C 49/20 - Blow-moulding, i.e. blowing a preform or parison to a desired shape within a mouldApparatus therefor of articles having inserts or reinforcements
• B29C 49/04 - Extrusion blow-moulding
• B29L 23/00 - Tubular articles
• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
• B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
• B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a liquid container for a motor vehicle, having the method steps: providing a wall, which is provided in order to delimit an interior chamber of the liquid container for receiving a liquid; providing a structure, which is provided in order to be arranged in order to reduce sloshing noises in the interior chamber of the liquid container, wherein the structure comprises a random arrangement of threads cross-linked with each other and wherein a plurality of the threads of the structure are integrally joined, at least in sections, to at least one or more additional threads of the structure, such that a substantially monolithic structure is formed; connecting the structure to the wall.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/077 - Fuel tanks with means modifying or controlling distribution or motion of fuel, e.g. to prevent noise, surge, splash or fuel starvation
• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
• B29C 49/20 - Blow-moulding, i.e. blowing a preform or parison to a desired shape within a mouldApparatus therefor of articles having inserts or reinforcements
• B29K 101/12 - Thermoplastic materials
• B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles

Abstract

The invention relates to a system for storing and feeding an auxiliary liquid to an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle or to parts of the internal combustion engine of the motor vehicle, having a storage vessel for the fluid, having at least one delivery pump for the fluid, and having at least one line system comprising an inflow to a consumer and a return flow into the storage vessel, the system comprising a connector module which is inserted into an opening of the storage vessel, the connector module having fluid ducts which communicate with the storage vessel and are connected to an inflow line and to a return flow line of the line system, and the connector module comprising a module block which is configured as a thermally conductive and/or heatable body.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02M 25/022 - Adding fuel and water emulsion, water or steam
• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
• F02B 47/00 - Methods of operating engines involving adding non-fuel substances or anti-knock agents to combustion air, fuel, or fuel-air mixtures of engines
• F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
• F02M 25/14 - Engine-pertinent apparatus for adding non-fuel substances or small quantities of secondary fuel to combustion-air, main fuel or fuel-air mixture adding anti-knock agents, not provided for in groups
• F02M 25/025 - Adding water
• F02M 25/028 - Adding water into the charge intakes
• F02M 25/03 - Adding water into the cylinders
• F02D 41/04 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions

Abstract

Operating fluid container made of thermoplastic for a motor vehicle, with the following features: the operating fluid container has two openings in opposite container walls of the operating fluid container, and a stiffening element extending through both openings; and two stiffening element ends engage behind the container walls from the outside, such that the stiffening element counteracts a deformation caused by internal pressure of the operating fluid container, wherein the operating fluid container is characterized by the following features: a stabilizing element is arranged between at least one stiffening element end and a container wall; the stabilizing element has a through-opening through which the stiffening element extends; the stabilizing element has a first and a second thermoplastic; and the stabilizing element is welded to a container wall.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
• B29C 49/20 - Blow-moulding, i.e. blowing a preform or parison to a desired shape within a mouldApparatus therefor of articles having inserts or reinforcements
• B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material
• B29K 677/00 - Use of polyamides, e.g. polyesteramides, for preformed parts, e.g. for inserts
• B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles
• B60K 15/035 - Fuel tanks characterised by venting means

Abstract

The invention relates to an injection-molding device for producing multi-component moldings from a thermoplastic molding compound, comprising a mold, forming a first article cavity, comprising means for filling the first article cavity with the thermoplastic molding compound, comprising an injection device for injecting a fluid against a projectile to be driven, wherein the injection device comprises a projectile carrier with at least one injection nozzle and with at least one projectile receptacle for a projectile as a displacer for the molding compound. The injection-molding device also comprises a mold insert, which forms a continuation of the first article cavity and encloses the projectile carrier, wherein the projectile carrier forms with the mold insert a second article cavity that can be filled with the molding compound, wherein the mold insert has a separate sprue and wherein the second article cavity of the mold insert can be sealed off for a time with respect to the first article cavity by means of movable mold parts. The invention also relates to a method for producing multi-component moldings by using the injection-molding device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 45/16 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
• B29C 45/17 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
• B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor
• B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
• B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles

Abstract

The present invention discloses an operating fluid container for a motor vehicle, wherein the operating fluid container comprises a fill level sensor, a tank control device and an electrically and/or electromagnetically actuable actuator; the tank control device is connected to the actuator by means of a first data exchange connection and to the fill level sensor by means of a second data exchange connection; the fill level sensor is designed to transmit data representing a fill level of the operating fluid container to the tank control device via the second data exchange connection; the tank control device is designed to transmit a filling stop signal to the actuator via the first data exchange connection upon receiving data which represent a predetermined fill level of the operating fluid container; and the actuator initiates the termination of a filling procedure of the operating fluid container upon receiving the filling stop signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/035 - Fuel tanks characterised by venting means
• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
• G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm

Abstract

A system for storing and supplying water to an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle with a reservoir (1) for the water, with at least a delivery pump (5) for the water, and with at least a pipeline system comprising at least a feed line (4) to a consumer which is preferably designed in the form of at least a metering unit, and at least a return line (9) into the reservoir (1) as well as with means for demineralizing the water which are disposed inside the reservoir (1) or in the pipeline system.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02M 25/022 - Adding fuel and water emulsion, water or steam
• F02M 25/025 - Adding water
• F02B 47/02 - Methods of operating engines involving adding non-fuel substances or anti-knock agents to combustion air, fuel, or fuel-air mixtures of engines the substances being water or steam
• F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
• B01D 15/36 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by the separation mechanism involving ionic interaction, e.g. ion-exchange, ion-pair, ion-suppression or ion-exclusion
• C02F 1/42 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by ion-exchange
• C02F 101/10 - Inorganic compounds
• C02F 103/02 - Non-contaminated water, e.g. for industrial water supply

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a tubular component as an article from a thermoplastic synthetic material while using an injection-molding device having a tool that forms an article cavity, having means for filling the article cavity with a thermoplastic molding compound, and having an injection device for injecting a fluid into the article cavity, wherein the injection device comprises a nozzle body, wherein the method provides that the nozzle body is used as a mold core for molding the shape of an end of the article, that the nozzle body is used as a carrier for an additional component to be incorporated into the article, wherein: a) the nozzle body first equipped with the additional component, b) the nozzle body is introduced into the closed article cavity, or the tool is closed around the nozzle body, c) the article cavity in a further method step is at least partially filled with the thermoplastic molding compound, d) a pressurized fluid is then induced into the article cavity by means of the injection device, wherein part of the molding compound is displaced into a secondary cavity, and e) the article is de-molded. The invention furthermore relates to an injection-molding device for carrying out the method.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
• B29C 45/26 - Moulds
• B29C 45/17 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
• B29B 11/08 - Injection moulding
• B29C 45/20 - Injection nozzles
• B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor
• B29C 49/06 - Injection blow-moulding
• B29K 101/12 - Thermoplastic materials
• B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles

Abstract

The present invention discloses an operating liquid container system, comprising a fuel container with a fuel fill level sensor, a urea container with a urea fill level sensor, and a tank control device which is connected to the fuel fill level sensor in order to receive data representing a fill level of the fuel container and to the urea fill level sensor in order to receive data representing a fill level of the urea container, wherein the tank control device is designed to determine, taking into consideration the data representing the fill level of the fuel container, a first distance that can be covered with the fuel quantity situated in the fuel container, wherein the tank control device is furthermore designed to determine, taking into consideration the data representing the fill level of the urea container, a second distance that can be covered with the urea quantity situated in the urea container, and wherein the tank control device is furthermore designed to output a warning signal if the first distance is longer than or equal to the second distance.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/035 - Fuel tanks characterised by venting means
• G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
• F01N 9/00 - Electrical control of exhaust gas treating apparatus
• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
• G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
• G01F 22/00 - Methods or apparatus for measuring volume of fluids or fluent solid material, not otherwise provided for

Abstract

Fuel tank made of thermoplastic material comprising baffle components provided therein in the form of at least one baffle element (2) comprising at least one wall portion (4) which is clamped approximately centrally and/or at the end, so that said wall portion may perform relative movements in relation to the tank, caused by splashing movements of the fuel, at least one fastening foot being provided for the clamping, the base thereof being provided with at least one through-hole, through which the fastening foot is riveted and/or welded to the tank wall (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/077 - Fuel tanks with means modifying or controlling distribution or motion of fuel, e.g. to prevent noise, surge, splash or fuel starvation
• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
• B29C 48/07 - Flat, e.g. panels
• B29C 65/60 - Riveting
• B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
• B29C 48/305 - Extrusion nozzles or dies having a wide opening, e.g. for forming sheets
• B29C 49/04 - Extrusion blow-moulding
• B29C 65/02 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure
• B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material
• B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles
• B29C 48/08 - Flat, e.g. panels flexible, e.g. films
• B29C 48/09 - Articles with cross-sections having partially or fully enclosed cavities, e.g. pipes or channels

Abstract

The present invention discloses an operating liquid container system comprising at least one operating fluid container, a quality and/or filling level sensor arranged in the operating liquid container, for determining at least one quality characteristic of the operating liquid contained in the operating liquid container and/or a filling level of the operating liquid container, and a display device arranged in a tank recess and/or tank flap of the operating fluid container system, wherein the display device is connected to the quality and/or filling level sensor by means of a data line for transmitting data from the quality and/or filling level sensor to the display device, wherein the data represents at least one quality characteristic of the operating liquid contained in the operating liquid container and/or the filling level of the operating liquid container.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion

Abstract

The present invention relates to a pressure vessel, comprising a connecting element, an inner vessel and a support shell which surrounds the inner vessel, wherein the pressure vessel has the following features: the connecting element comprises a neck section in the form of a sleeve and a shoulder section; the connecting element is bonded via its outer face to an inner face of the inner vessel; the inner vessel is bonded to the support shell in such a way that the inner vessel is arranged in a sandwich-like manner at least in sections between the connecting element and the support shell; and the pressure vessel has at least one orifice delimited by the neck section of the connecting element, wherein the pressure vessel is characterized in that the outer face of the connecting element facing the inner vessel at least partly has a mean roughness of more than 50 μm.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 1/16 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of plastics materials
• B29C 49/00 - Blow-moulding, i.e. blowing a preform or parison to a desired shape within a mouldApparatus therefor
• B29C 49/16 - Biaxial stretching during blow-moulding using pressure difference, e.g. pre-blowing
• B29C 49/20 - Blow-moulding, i.e. blowing a preform or parison to a desired shape within a mouldApparatus therefor of articles having inserts or reinforcements
• B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles
• F17C 13/06 - Closures, e.g. cap, breakable member
• F17C 13/08 - Mounting arrangements for vessels

Abstract

The invention relates to a fuel container (1) of thermoplastic plastics material having an upper base (2) and a lower base (3) which are supported against each other by means of at least one column-like support element (4), wherein the support element (4) is connected in a positive-locking manner and/or materially engaging manner to a wall (6) of the upper base on the one hand and to a wall (6) of the lower base on the other hand in such a manner that it can absorb tensile forces and/or pressure forces, wherein the support element (4) is constructed in several pieces and the support element is divided longitudinally and comprises at least two segments (8) which complement each other in cross-section and which form a common support face at the end side.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
• B60K 15/077 - Fuel tanks with means modifying or controlling distribution or motion of fuel, e.g. to prevent noise, surge, splash or fuel starvation

Abstract

The invention relates to a line termination element (4) for a ventilation outlet of a fluid container (5), having a main body (2) which is formed as a closure element for a free end (3) of the ventilation outlet and which is cross-sectionally matched to the cross section of the ventilation outlet, comprising at least one flow passage as an insect barrier, which flow passage is smaller than a mouth cross section (17) of the ventilation outlet, and also at least one valve body (10), which, in a first position, closes off the mouth cross section (17) of the ventilation outlet and, in a second position, opens up the mouth cross section (17) of the ventilation outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 15/14 - Check valves with flexible valve members
• B60K 15/035 - Fuel tanks characterised by venting means
• F16K 27/12 - Covers for housings
• F02M 59/46 - Valves
• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
• F02C 7/232 - Fuel valvesDraining valves or systems

Abstract

The present invention discloses an improved operating fluid reservoir having a venting and/or air admission valve. The operating fluid reservoir is characterized in that a valve housing is formed integrally with an operating fluid reservoir wall. A vent opening, via which a valve housing interior is in fluid communication with a vent line, is embodied as a through opening through the operating fluid reservoir wall. A valve body, which is arranged in the valve housing interior, can be introduced into the valve housing interior via an introduction opening in the valve housing. The valve body comprises a holding device, by which the valve body is held movably in the valve housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 31/18 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid actuated by a float
• F16K 24/04 - Devices, e.g. valves, for venting or aerating enclosures for venting only
• B60K 15/035 - Fuel tanks characterised by venting means
• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
• B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor

Abstract

A motor vehicle operating fluid container is made of thermoplastic. The container is composed of two shells forming a substantially closed hollow body. A first shell forms an upper base of the container, and a second shell forms a lower base of the container. The container includes at least one line which is designed as an integral part of a container wall over at least one sub-length, where the line is designed as a channel which runs in the container wall over said sub-length. The channel has an open trough-shaped profiled cross-section which forms a part of the line cross-section, and the channel is closed by at least one cover which complements the trough-shaped profiled cross-section so as to form a closed cross-section.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 27/00 - Cooking-vessels
• B60K 15/035 - Fuel tanks characterised by venting means
• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
• H05B 3/14 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic
• B60S 1/48 - Liquid supply therefor

Abstract

The invention refers to an on-board vision and cleaning system comprising a sensor unit mounted in a vehicle body, a cleaning fluid source, a cleaning fluid pump, a nozzle carrier, at least one cleaning fluid nozzle attached to the nozzle carrier, wherein the nozzle carrier is designed as a swivel arm which upon actuation may be flipped from a tilted back position which is a rest position into an elevated position which is an operating position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
• G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,

Abstract

The invention refers to integrated on-board vehicle vision and cleaning system comprising a casing being mounted in a vehicle bodywork, a viewing camera and a cleaning fluid nozzle associated with a nozzle carrier and communicating with a cleaning fluid source. The nozzle carrier is integrated into the casing and is moveable within the casing between first and second positions, the first position being a retracted position and the second position being an extended position which is the operating position. The nozzle carrier is designed as a sleeve encompassing the sensor unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
• B60S 1/52 - Arrangement of nozzles
• G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,

Abstract

The present embodiments provide an apparatus for producing a pressure vessel blank, comprising at least one connection element, a multi-part blow-moulding tool, and at least one blowing pin. The present embodiments further provide a pressure vessel comprising at least one connection element, a pressure vessel blank, and a supporting shell connected to and supporting the pressure vessel blank. An aspect of the present embodiments provides a process for producing a pressure vessel blank using an apparatus comprising at least one connection element that enables a shortened time for producing a pressure vessel blank with increased stability under pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 49/04 - Extrusion blow-moulding
• B29C 49/20 - Blow-moulding, i.e. blowing a preform or parison to a desired shape within a mouldApparatus therefor of articles having inserts or reinforcements
• B29C 49/58 - Blowing means
• F17C 1/04 - Protecting sheatings
• B29C 49/66 - Cooling by refrigerant introduced into the blown article
• F17C 1/06 - Protecting sheatings built-up from wound-on bands or filamentary material, e.g. wires
• B29C 35/16 - Cooling
• B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles
• B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material
• B29K 671/00 - Use of polyethers for preformed parts, e.g. for inserts
• B29K 705/00 - Use of metals, their alloys or their compounds, for preformed parts, e.g. for inserts
• B29K 709/08 - Glass
• B29K 307/04 - Carbon
• B29K 705/02 - Aluminium
• B29K 703/00 - Use of resin-bonded materials for preformed parts, e.g. for inserts
• B29K 101/12 - Thermoplastic materials
• B29K 681/00 - Use of polymers having sulfur, with or without nitrogen, oxygen or carbon only, in the main chain, for preformed parts, e.g. for inserts
• B29K 67/00 - Use of polyesters as moulding material
• B29K 105/06 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts
• B29K 105/00 - Condition, form or state of moulded material

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing plastics containers from thermoplastics with inserts which, by exploiting the heat of plasticization, are connected during shaping of the plastics container by a material bond and/or interlocking connection to the container wall, wherein the method provides the use of at least one opening on the insert, which opening forms a melt duct or melt inlet and/or melt passage for plasticized or plastic material of the container wall, wherein the method is distinguished in that the opening is monitored as a reference opening by optical and/or sensory means during the production of the connection, wherein the degree of penetration of the opening with thermoplastic from the container wall is used as a measure of the quality of the connection.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
• B29C 65/60 - Riveting
• B29C 69/00 - Combinations of shaping techniques not provided for in a single one of main groups , e.g. associations of moulding and joining techniquesApparatus therefor
• B29C 51/12 - Shaping by thermoforming, e.g. shaping sheets in matched moulds or by deep-drawingApparatus therefor of articles having inserts or reinforcements
• B29C 51/26 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
• B29C 65/02 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure
• B29C 49/00 - Blow-moulding, i.e. blowing a preform or parison to a desired shape within a mouldApparatus therefor
• B29C 49/78 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
• B29C 49/04 - Extrusion blow-moulding
• B29C 49/20 - Blow-moulding, i.e. blowing a preform or parison to a desired shape within a mouldApparatus therefor of articles having inserts or reinforcements
• B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles
• B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material

Abstract

b) with a second heat exchanger (7) for heating the passenger cell (8) of the motor vehicle. The storage container heating circuit (10) comprises a valve with a controllable volume flow and further comprises means for measuring the M volume flow of heat transfer medium in the storage container heating circuit (10) and means for controlling the valve (13) in accordance with one or more temperature signals from various temperature sensors (T1 to T5). The invention furthermore relates to a method for heating a storage container (1) using the system.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
• F02D 41/02 - Circuit arrangements for generating control signals
• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
• F01N 3/28 - Construction of catalytic reactors
• F01P 3/20 - Cooling circuits not specific to a single part of engine or machine
• F02D 41/26 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents characterised by the use of digital means using computer, e.g. microprocessor