Abstract

A storage system for storing a cryogenic medium, in particular, for storing hydrogen. The storage system includes storage container for receiving the cryogenic medium, at least one pipe projecting from outside the storage container into the storage container, and a shut-off valve in fluidic communication with the at least one pipe. The at least one pipe is closed at an end thereof facing away from the storage container and is open at another end thereof located in the storage container. The shut-off valve is moveable between an open operating state in which an inner space of the at least one pipe is in fluidic communication with an inner space of the storage container, and a closed operating state in which the inner space of the at least pipe is not in fluidic communication with the inner space of the storage container.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 3/08 - Vessels not under pressure with provision for thermal insulation by vacuum spaces, e.g. Dewar flask

Abstract

A liquid hydrogen store including a cryostatic container for holding the liquid hydrogen, a discharge line for discharge of gaseous hydrogen, a boil-off management system, a boil-off valve in the discharge line for selective opening and closing of a fluidic connection of the discharge line to the boil-off management system, a heat transport line, and one or more thermal contact members to establish thermal contact of the heat transport line with the boil-off management system.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/00 - Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels
• B01F 25/312 - Injector mixers in conduits or tubes through which the main component flows with Venturi elementsDetails thereof
• B01F 23/10 - Mixing gases with gases

Abstract

A method for producing a plastic tank includes preparing a tank wall as a hot extrudate. A reinforcing sheet is then attached to at least one region of the outer layer of the hot extrudate. After introducing the attached reinforcing sheet and the hot extrudate into a shaping tool, the shaping tool performs shaping of the hot extrudate and the attached reinforcing sheet to form the tank wall, while simultaneously enhancing the attachment of the reinforcing sheet to the tank wall.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 49/24 - Lining or labelling
• 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 49/62 - Venting means
• B29K 105/06 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts
• B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles

Abstract

A seat module for a motor vehicle that includes a carrier element having at least one seat row upon which at least two seats are secured. Each seat row has walls defining an opening which is accessible from outside of the motor vehicle and which extends laterally as a hollow space into the carrier element. The walls are fixed at least partially peripherally to facilitate raising of the seat module via introduction of a lifting element from outside of the motor vehicle into the hollow space for installation of the seat module into the motor vehicle or removal of the seat module from the motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60N 2/005 - Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
• A61G 3/06 - Transfer using ramps, lifts or the like
• B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
• B60N 2/30 - Non-dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats

Abstract

A device for positioning motor vehicle parts in the production or manufacture of motor vehicles. The device includes a main frame, at least one main module configured to be disposed on the main frame, at least one interchangeable first docking plate configured for releasable connection to the main module, and a plurality of first receptacles, arranged on the interchangeable first docking plate, configured to hold the motor vehicle parts at a predefined position during the production.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 65/02 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components
• B23P 19/04 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes for assembling or disassembling parts
• B25B 11/00 - Work holders or positioners not covered by groups , e.g. magnetic work holders, vacuum work holders
• B25B 1/24 - Details, e.g. jaws of special shape, slideways
• B23Q 1/00 - Members which are comprised in the general build-up of a form of machine, particularly relatively large fixed members

Abstract

A method for production of a motor vehicle that includes providing a device for positioning motor vehicle parts that comprises a base frame having at least one base module arranged thereon, and at least one exchangeable docking plate configured for connection to the base module, the at least one exchangeable docking plate having arranged thereon a plurality of receivers configured to hold the motor vehicle parts, transferring the at least one exchangeable docking plate to the base frame, connecting, at a configuration station, the at least one exchangeable docking plate to the base module, fitting, at a work station, a motor vehicle part to the at least one exchangeable docking plate, such that the motor vehicle part is held by the receivers, and equipping the motor vehicle part with add-on parts.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 65/02 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components
• B23P 19/04 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes for assembling or disassembling parts
• B23Q 1/00 - Members which are comprised in the general build-up of a form of machine, particularly relatively large fixed members

Abstract

The invention relates to a driverless transport system, comprising a chassis (1), drive wheels (2) and jockey wheels (3) wherein, on each of a first side of the chassis (1) and a second side of the chassis (1) opposite the first side, a floating axle (4) arranged in the longitudinal direction is pivotably connected to the chassis (1) at a connection point (5) assigned in each case, wherein a drive wheel (2) is arranged at one end of each of the floating axles (4) and a jockey wheel (3) is arranged at the opposite end of each of the floating axles (4), wherein the driverless transport system additionally has a floating axle (6) arranged in the transverse direction which is aligned transverse to the two floating axles (4) arranged in the longitudinal direction and is pivotably or fixedly connected to the chassis (1) at an assigned connection point (5), wherein a jockey wheel (3) is arranged at each end of the floating axle (6) arranged in the transverse direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 21/18 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted characterised by the vehicle type and not provided for in groups
• B62D 63/02 - Motor vehicles
• B62D 61/10 - Motor vehicles or trailers, characterised by the arrangement or number of wheels, not otherwise provided for, e.g. four wheels in diamond pattern with more than four wheels
• B62D 9/00 - Steering deflectable wheels not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A storage container includes an inner tank to store a cryogenic liquid gas and an extraction system to permit extraction of the cryogenic liquid gas by a cryogenic liquid gas consumer. The extraction system includes an extraction line, a consumer line to facilitate extraction of the cryogenic liquid gas by the cryogenic liquid gas consumer, a return line to facilitate return of the cryogenic liquid gas to the inner tank, a heat transmitter to heat the cryogenic liquid gas extracted from the inner tank and transfer the cryogenic liquid gas to a gaseous phase, and a compressor to compress the gaseous cryogenic liquid gas. A first flow of the compressed cryogenic liquid gas is conducted to the cryogenic liquid gas consumer via the consumer line and a second flow of the compressed cryogenic liquid gas is returned to the inner tank via the return line.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02M 21/02 - Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels
• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
• F02D 19/02 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with gaseous fuels
• F17C 7/04 - Discharging liquefied gases with change of state, e.g. vaporisation

Abstract

An air conditioning and battery cooling assembly with an A/C coolant circuit and an E-drivetrain coolant circuit as well as a refrigerant circuit, wherein the A/C coolant circuit and the E-drivetrain coolant circuit are coupled together across a 4/2-way coolant valve in such a way that the A/C coolant circuit and the E-drivetrain coolant circuit can be operated separately or can receive a flow in serial manner.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
• B60H 1/03 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived from the propulsion plant and from a source other than the propulsion plant
• B60H 1/10 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived from the propulsion plant from cooling liquid of the plant from other radiator than main radiator the other radiator being situated in a duct capable of being connected to atmosphere outside vehicle
• B60H 1/32 - Cooling devices

Abstract

ZZZZ) being determined in accordance with the expected distance (D) of the current driving operation of the motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 3/12 - Recording operating variables
• B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
• 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
• B60L 50/61 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries by batteries charged by engine-driven generators, e.g. series hybrid electric vehicles
• B60L 50/75 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using propulsion power supplied by both fuel cells and batteries
• B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
• 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

Abstract

A positioning device to position, during in vehicle construction, a vehicle body component having at least one locating bore. The positioning device includes a locating pin having a conical end designed to be guided axially through a locating bore of the vehicle body component to centre and position the vehicle body component. The locating pin is mounted in a radially floating manner.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23Q 3/18 - Devices holding, supporting, or positioning, work or tools, of a kind normally removable from the machine for positioning only
• B23Q 3/00 - Devices holding, supporting, or positioning, work or tools, of a kind normally removable from the machine

Abstract

A device for fastening a first motor vehicle component to a second motor vehicle component. The device includes a first connection piece and a second connection piece. The first connection piece has a first component fastening surface for fastening to the first motor vehicle component, a first connection piece fastening surface which is perpendicular to the first component fastening surface, and first reinforcing surfaces which each connect a lateral end edge of the first component fastening surface to a lateral end edge of the first connection piece fastening surface. The second connection piece includes a second component fastening surface for fastening to the second motor vehicle component, a second connection piece fastening surface which is perpendicular to the second component fastening surface, and second reinforcing surfaces which each connect a lateral end edge of the second component fastening surface to a lateral end edge of the second connection piece fastening surface. The first connection piece and the second connection piece are connected to each other at an interface between the first connection piece fastening surface and the second connection piece fastening surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 27/02 - Connections between superstructure sub-units rigid

Abstract

A hinge to pivotably connect a motor vehicle door to a body of the motor vehicle. The hinge includes a bolt, a first hinge half rotationally connected to a bolt, a second hinge half, a bushing, composed of an electrically insulating material, arranged on the second hinge half to rotationally connect the second hinge half to the bolt, and an electrically conductive component arranged between the bolt and the second hinge half to bridge the bushing and facilitate electrical contact between the bolt and the second hinge half.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05D 11/00 - Additional features or accessories of hinges
• E05D 3/02 - Hinges with pins with one pin

Abstract

A transport vehicle that includes at least one seat to receive passengers thereon, the at least one seat being moveable between a non-stowed position permitting a passenger to sit thereon, and a space-saving stowed position to permit a transport of goods. A cover is provided and moveable between a non-operating position and an operating position to at least partially cover at least one side wall of the motor vehicle and also the at least one seat in the space-saving stowed position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60N 2/30 - Non-dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats
• B60J 7/00 - Non-fixed roofsRoofs with movable panels
• B60P 1/64 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading the load supporting or containing element being readily removable

Abstract

A hook clamp that includes a clamping hook, an actuator, and a spring member configured to be received in an opening of a component which is to be clamped. The hook clamp requires only a small through-opening on the component which is to be clamped. The hook clamp is useable, for example, in instances of larger component tolerances, and facilitates a greater pulling force.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25B 5/06 - Arrangements for positively actuating jaws
• B25B 5/02 - Clamps with sliding jaws

Abstract

A method for producing a sandwich component, and an apparatus for producing a sandwich component. The method includes providing a plurality of webs of material, applying at least one matrix material to an upper side and/or an underside of at least one of the webs of material, wherein applying the at least one matrix material includes applying the at least one matrix material such in different ways to create at least one zone of the sandwich component having mechanical properties that differ from mechanical properties of other parts of the sandwich component, arranging at least one core layer on one of the webs of material, and pressing the webs of material and the at least one core layer to form the sandwich component such that the core layer is arranged between at least two of the webs of material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
• B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
• B32B 5/00 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• B32B 37/10 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using direct action of vacuum or fluid pressure
• B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
• B32B 37/14 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers
• B32B 37/22 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating involving the assembly of both discrete and continuous layers
• B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
• B32B 38/18 - Handling of layers or the laminate
• 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
• B32B 38/08 - Impregnating
• B32B 37/18 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating involving the assembly of discrete sheets or panels only

Abstract

A motor vehicle that includes a body having a support structure, a high-voltage battery having a battery housing and at least one battery module arranged in the battery housing. The battery housing is arranged on and attached to the support structure to serve as a main floor panel. A battery cover is detachably arranged on the underside of the battery housing to serve as underride protection and facilitate access to the at least one battery module.

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
• H01M 2/04 - Lids or covers
• H01M 2/10 - Mountings; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders

Abstract

A passenger transport vehicle that includes at least one door, an optical detection module to dynamically detect a current fill value representing a number of occupants in the passenger transport vehicle, and a control module operatively connected to the at least one door and the optical detection module. The control module is configured to automatically initiate a closing sequence that includes movement of the door to a closed position once the detected current fill value reaches a predetermined threshold fill value for the passenger transport vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
• B60Q 5/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of acoustic signal devices
• B60Q 1/50 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
• B61L 15/00 - Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes

Abstract

The invention relates to a side wall rear component (14) for a passenger vehicle (13), having at least one outer wall (4) and at least one wall reinforcement (15) reinforcing the outer wall (4) on the inner side (5) thereof. In order to ensure that a front-side end portion of the side wall rear component (14), which shifts on the front side in the event of a rear-end collision, reliably pushes on the inside via a rear-side end portion of a vehicle door (3), which is arranged on a front side with respect to the side wall rear component (14), at least one sliding slope (17) is arranged on a front-side end portion (16) of the wall reinforcement (15), the front-side end of which sliding slope is spaced apart in a transverse direction (Y) of the vehicle further from an outer surface (18), which forms a vehicle outer skin portion, of the outer wall (4) than a rear-side end of the sliding slope (17).

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 25/02 - Side panels

Abstract

A hybrid vehicle and method for operating such a hybrid vehicle. The hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine, an electric machine, an electric storage device, and a control system. The method includes determining a power currently available of the electric storage device by the control system when a current state of charge of the electric storage device is less than a charge threshold value; activating the internal combustion engine when the determined power currently available from the electric storage device exceeds a first power threshold; and determining the power currently available from the electric storage device by the control system when the determined power currently available from the electric storage device is less than the first power threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 20/40 - Controlling the engagement or disengagement of prime movers, e.g. for transition between prime movers
• B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
• B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
• B60W 20/13 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand in order to stay within battery power input or output limitsControlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand in order to prevent overcharging or battery depletion
• B60W 10/26 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of energy storage means for electrical energy, e.g. batteries or capacitors

Abstract

A fastening arrangement for a motor vehicle, comprising a component, a load-bearing structural element of the motor vehicle, and at least one fastening device. The component is fastened to the load-bearing structural element of the motor vehicle via the at least one fastening device. The fastening device has a clamping element in which in a normal state the clamping element reinforces the fastening of the component via the fastening device, with the action of an external force the clamping element being automatically transferred into an accident state in which the clamping element loosens the fastening of the component via the fastening device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 27/06 - Connections between superstructure sub-units readily releasable
• B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
• B62D 25/02 - Side panels
• B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
• F16B 5/02 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of fastening members using screw-thread
• B62D 25/20 - Floors or bottom sub-units

Abstract

A method for producing a motor vehicle having a body shell that includes a platform composed of metal and a vehicle body composed of metal which is fitted on the platform. The method includes producing, separately from a remainder of the body shell, a main floor module that includes a main floor of the body shell and at least one drive-specific component, and attaching the main floor module to an already dip-coated platform and/or to an already dip-coated vehicle body.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 65/02 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components
• B62D 65/06 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components the sub-units or components being doors, windows, openable roofs, lids, bonnets, or weather strips or seals therefor
• 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
• B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles

Abstract

A vehicle that includes seat cross-members arranged opposite each other on both sides of a center tunnel defining a space, a battery device as an energy accumulator for an electric drive motor of the vehicle, the battery device including a battery housing which at least partially fills the space in the center tunnel, and a load path optimization component arranged in the battery housing at the space of the center tunnel, to transmit forces laterally from one seat cross-member to the other seat cross-member.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
• B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
• B62D 25/20 - Floors or bottom sub-units

Abstract

A sill for a motor vehicle, a method for producing a sill, and a method for producing a motor vehicle. The sill includes a sill profile having at least one longitudinal recess, and a reinforcing body having at least one longitudinal tab configured for receipt into the at least one longitudinal recess to connect the reinforcing body to the sill profile.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 25/02 - Side panels
• B62D 65/02 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components
• B62D 27/02 - Connections between superstructure sub-units rigid
• B62D 25/20 - Floors or bottom sub-units
• B62D 29/00 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof

Abstract

A tool configured to join at least two material layers, of which at least one material layer is in the form of a metal material layer, by a pin. The tool includes a driving-in device which drives the pin through the at least two material layers to be joined, and a welding device which, after the driving-in of the pin, welds at least one first section of the pin to the at least one metal material layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 11/00 - Resistance weldingSevering by resistance heating
• B23K 11/20 - Resistance weldingSevering by resistance heating taking account of the properties of the material to be welded of different metals
• B23K 9/20 - Stud welding
• B21J 15/02 - Riveting procedures
• B21J 15/08 - Riveting by applying heat to the end parts of the rivets to enable heads to be formed
• B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
• B29C 65/78 - Means for handling the parts to be joined, e.g. for making containers or hollow articles
• B21J 15/14 - Riveting machines specially adapted for riveting specific articles, e.g. brake lining machines
• B29C 65/56 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor using mechanical means
• B29C 65/64 - Joining a non-plastics element to a plastics element, e.g. by force
• F16B 5/07 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of multiple interengaging protrusions on the surfaces, e.g. hooks, coils
• B23K 103/18 - Dissimilar materials
• B23K 103/00 - Materials to be soldered, welded or cut
• B23K 103/16 - Composite materials
• F16B 5/04 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of riveting

Abstract

A battery holder arrangement for a vehicle that includes a battery and at least one bodywork component having at least one projection which acts as a catch for the battery. In a normal state of the vehicle, the battery is not held by the projection, and in a damaged state of the vehicle, the battery is held by the projection.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
• B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
• H01M 2/10 - Mountings; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
• B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
• B62D 25/02 - Side panels

Abstract

A connecting element to connect a heavy duty component to a hollow profile in a motor vehicle. The connecting element has a profile extension with a rectangular cross-section, and includes a top face and a bottom face of the cross-section of the profile extension. The connecting element also has a flange face with a cross-section protruding beyond the cross-section of the profile extension. The profile extension and/or the flange face has a bore to permit connection to the heavy duty component.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 27/02 - Connections between superstructure sub-units rigid
• F16B 7/18 - Connections of rods or tubes, e.g. of non-circular section, mutually, including resilient connections using screw-thread elements

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle comprising a drive motor (2) of the motor vehicle (1), as well as a generator (3) and a generator controller (4), wherein the generator controller (4) is configured to increase the output voltage (U) of the generator (3) to a predefined braking-generator voltage (UB) when a braking operation of the motor vehicle (1) is activated, and to lower the output voltage (U) of the generator (3) to a predefined driving-generator voltage (UF) when a normal driving operation of the motor vehicle (1) is activated, and wherein the generator controller (4) is configured to determine a thrust-generator voltage (US) when a motor-thrust operation of the motor vehicle (1) is activated, and to adjust the output voltage (U) of the generator (3) to the thrust-generator voltage (US).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
• B60W 10/26 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of energy storage means for electrical energy, e.g. batteries or capacitors
• B60W 20/12 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand using control strategies taking into account route information
• B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle
• B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
• B60K 6/48 - Parallel type
• B60L 7/10 - Dynamic electric regenerative braking
• B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed

Abstract

A vehicle door for a motor vehicle, including a support structure, an inner shell fixed to the support structure, and an outer panelling fixed to the inner shell. The inner shell is formed and connected to the support structure in such a way that it is a load-bearing component, thereby increasing the overall rigidity of the vehicle door.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides
• B60J 5/10 - Doors arranged at the vehicle rear
• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners

Abstract

A cross-member for a motor vehicle includes a main strut oriented substantially horizontally in an installation direction, and a tunnel support oriented substantially vertically in the installation direction. The main strut has complete mounting points formed on both sides of the tunnel support for mounting the steering console on both the left side and the right side of the tunnel support in the installation direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 25/14 - Dashboards as superstructure sub-unit
• B62D 29/00 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof

Abstract

A method for manufacturing a sandwich component includes applying at least one matrix material to the upper side and/or the underside of at least one material blank, and arranging the material blanks above one another and/or next to one another. At least two of the material blanks differ in design or matrix material may be applied in different ways along the upper side and/or underside thereof, or matrix material is applied in different ways to at least one of the material blanks along the upper side and/or underside thereof. In that way, at least one horizontal and/or vertical zone of the sandwich component is created having different mechanical properties than other regions of the sandwich component. The material blanks are then pressed to form the sandwich component.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
• B32B 37/18 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating involving the assembly of discrete sheets or panels only
• B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
• B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
• B32B 5/00 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• B32B 37/10 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using direct action of vacuum or fluid pressure
• B32B 37/14 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers
• B32B 37/22 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating involving the assembly of both discrete and continuous layers
• B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
• B32B 38/18 - Handling of layers or the laminate
• 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
• B32B 38/08 - Impregnating

Abstract

A window regulator for raising and lowering a windowpane in a motor vehicle, and a vehicle door having at least one window regulator.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/689 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for vertically-sliding wings specially adapted for vehicle windows
• E05D 15/22 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding vertically more or less in their own plane allowing an additional movement
• E05F 15/60 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators
• B60J 1/14 - WindowsWindscreensAccessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides adjustable with pivotal or rotary movement
• B60J 1/17 - WindowsWindscreensAccessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides adjustable slidable vertically
• E05F 11/52 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement combined with means for producing an additional movement, e.g. a horizontal or a rotary movement

Abstract

A honeycomb core having a lattice structure which includes a resin-impregnated matrix, a method for producing such a honeycomb core, a sandwich panel having such a honeycomb core, and use of such a honeycomb core or such a sandwich panel in automobile construction. The matrix is impregnated inhomogeneously with the resin.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure

Abstract

A method for damping juddering in the drive train of a vehicle having an electric motor as the drive motor, and a vehicle having a closed-loop control system to carry out the method. The method includes calculating an electric motor setpoint torque for actuating the electric motor from an electric motor request torque which corresponds to a current request for a torque, and calculating a correction torque as a function of the electric motor request torque and a correction factor which is determined from a rotational speed of the electric motor.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/20 - Reducing vibrations in the driveline
• B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
• B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle
• B60W 30/188 - Controlling power parameters of the driveline, e.g. determining the required power
• B60W 30/192 - Mitigating problems related to power-up or power-down of the driveline, e.g. start-up of a cold engine
• B60K 17/34 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles
• B60K 6/52 - Driving a plurality of drive axles, e.g. four-wheel drive
• B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
• B60K 17/356 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having fluid or electric motor, for driving one or more wheels
• B60K 6/44 - Series-parallel type

Abstract

A method for determining and optionally additionally implementing an optimal route for a vehicle that has an electrical drive system having an energy storage device, and a converter to charge the energy storage device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
• B60L 11/12 - with additional electric power supply, e.g. accumulator
• B60W 20/20 - Control strategies involving selection of hybrid configuration, e.g. selection between series or parallel configuration
• G01C 21/34 - Route searchingRoute guidance
• B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
• B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
• B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
• B60W 10/26 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of energy storage means for electrical energy, e.g. batteries or capacitors
• B60W 10/28 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of fuel cells
• B60W 20/12 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand using control strategies taking into account route information
• B60W 20/16 - Control strategies specially adapted for achieving a particular effect for reducing engine exhaust emissions

Abstract

A load-bearing structure of a motor vehicle, having hollow profiles and junction elements to connect the hollow profiles. The hollow profiles may be fastened in receptacles of the junction elements, and the junction elements may have a plurality of areal webs in a vehicle vertical direction, at least some of the areal webs forming a framework structure which assists the load path in the respective junction element.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 27/02 - Connections between superstructure sub-units rigid
• B62D 21/09 - Means for mounting load bearing surfaces
• B62D 27/06 - Connections between superstructure sub-units readily releasable
• B62D 29/00 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof
• F16B 17/00 - Fastening means without screw-thread for connecting constructional elements or machine parts by a part of or on one member entering a hole in the other
• B60R 13/08 - Insulating elements, e.g. for sound insulation
• B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
• B62D 25/02 - Side panels
• B62D 25/04 - Door pillars
• B62D 29/04 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof predominantly of synthetic material

Abstract

A roof arrangement for a motor vehicle, and which includes a roof module and a bodywork structure for receiving the roof module. The roof module has a roof outer skin and at least one load-bearing roof bow. The roof bow, on at least one lateral end thereof, includes a tongue extending vertically downward in an installed position. The bodywork structure includes an upwardly open channel in the installed position, the tongue being received in the channel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 25/06 - Fixed roofs
• B62D 27/02 - Connections between superstructure sub-units rigid
• B62D 29/00 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof

Abstract

A hybrid vehicle having an electric drive with a power accumulator, a fuel cell, and a control unit configured to control the operation of the fuel cell. The control unit has logic, at least partially including hardware configured to activate and deactivate the fuel cell as a function of a first characteristic map having a first input variable representing a present power demand of the hybrid vehicle which exists over a first defined observation time range.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 20/10 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand
• B60K 6/32 - 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 fuel cells
• B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
• H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids
• H01M 16/00 - Structural combinations of different types of electrochemical generators
• B60W 20/00 - Control systems specially adapted for hybrid vehicles
• H01M 8/04858 - Electric variables
• H01M 8/04298 - Processes for controlling fuel cells or fuel cell systems

Abstract

A method for operating a vehicle, and a vehicle having at least one first electric motor, at least one second electric motor, a front axle to be driven by the at least one first electric motor, a rear axle to be driven by the at least one second electric motor. The at least one first electric motor and the at least one second electric motor are controlled to operate using a torque which is dependent upon a characteristic map that defines areas which are delimited depending on a driver-requested torque and a vehicle speed, which areas have torque distributions for the at least one first electric motor and the at least one second electric motor.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
• B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
• B60K 17/356 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having fluid or electric motor, for driving one or more wheels
• B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
• B60W 30/188 - Controlling power parameters of the driveline, e.g. determining the required power
• B60W 10/10 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of change-speed gearings
• B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
• B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units

Abstract

A method for producing a panelling component for a motor vehicle. The method includes press-forming a fiber-reinforced load-bearing composite component; forming a film having a class-A surface; and joining the load-bearing composite component as a first layer and the film as a second layer via an adhesive as an interposed third layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 65/48 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor using adhesives
• B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B29C 51/08 - Deep-drawing or matched-mould forming, i.e. using mechanical means only
• B29C 63/00 - Lining or sheathing, i.e. applying preformed layers or sheathings of plasticsApparatus therefor
• B62D 29/04 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof predominantly of synthetic material
• B29C 51/26 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
• B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
• 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 5/08 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments the fibres or filaments of a layer being specially arranged or being of different substances
• B32B 5/12 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by the relative arrangement of fibres or filaments of adjacent layers
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• 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
• B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising vinyl resinLayered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
• B32B 27/36 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyesters
• B32B 1/00 - Layered products having a non-planar shape
• B32B 3/08 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by added members at particular parts
• B29K 105/12 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of short lengths, e.g. chopped filaments, staple fibres or bristles
• B29K 55/02 - ABS polymers, i.e. acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene polymers
• B29K 69/00 - Use of polycarbonates as moulding material
• B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof

Abstract

A method for manufacturing a sandwich component comprises the following steps: - providing a plurality of material cutouts (1, 2, 3, 4); - applying at least one matrix material to the top face and/or the bottom face of at least one material cutout (1, 2, 3, 4); - placing the material cutouts (1, 2, 3, 4) on top of and/or next to one another, at least two material cutouts (1, 2, 3, 4) being placed on top of one another, and at least two material cutouts (1, 2, 3, 4) having different shapes or matrix material being applied in different ways along the top face and/or bottom face thereof; or matrix material being applied in different ways to the top face and/or bottom face of at least one of the material cutouts (1, 2, 3, 4); such that at least one horizontal zone and/or vertical zone having mechanical properties that differ from those in other zones of the sandwich component is/are created on the sandwich component; - pressing the material cutouts (1, 2, 3, 4) together in such a way as to obtain the sandwich component. Also disclosed is an apparatus for carrying out a method of said type, comprising a multilayer holding device, in particular a fan-type gripper.

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
• B29D 24/00 - Producing articles with hollow walls
• B32B 38/08 - Impregnating
• B32B 37/18 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating involving the assembly of discrete sheets or panels only
• B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
• B32B 37/14 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers
• B32B 37/10 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using direct action of vacuum or fluid pressure

Abstract

A method for producing a sandwich component, comprising the steps that - a honeycomb core (1) having a multiplicity of webs is lined or encapsulated on both sides with at least one ply of a fibrous material (2), said plies forming cover plies, - the pack composed of honeycomb core (1) and fibrous plies (2) is impregnated, wetted or sprayed with a matrix (3), - the pack is placed in a compression moulding tool (4) and, in accordance with the required component geometry, is compressed to form a component and hardens, - at least a visible side of the component subsequently has a class-A surface applied thereto as an RIM layer (5) in a reaction injection moulding process, and also an apparatus for carrying out such a method, and also a sandwich component.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 67/24 - Shaping techniques not covered by groups , or characterised by the choice of material
• 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 51/08 - Deep-drawing or matched-mould forming, i.e. using mechanical means only
• B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor
• B29C 45/34 - Moulds having venting means
• B29C 51/14 - Shaping by thermoforming, e.g. shaping sheets in matched moulds or by deep-drawingApparatus therefor using multilayered preforms or sheets
• B32B 37/14 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers

Abstract

A method for manufacturing a sandwich component comprises the following steps: providing a plurality of webs of material (1, 2, 3, 4); applying at least one matrix material to the upper face and/or bottom face of at least one of the webs of material (1, 2, 3, 4), matrix material being applied in different ways to at least two of the webs of material (1, 2, 3, 4), and/or matrix material being applied in different ways along the top face and/or bottom face of at least one of the webs of material (1, 2, 3, 4); placing at least one core layer (24) on one of the webs of material (1, 2, 3, 4); and pressing the webs of material (1, 2, 3, 4) and the core layer (24) together in such a way as to obtain the sandwich component. Also disclosed is an apparatus for carrying out said type of method for manufacturing a sandwich component, the apparatus comprising at least one unwinding unit (10, 11, 12, 13) for unwinding webs of material (1, 2, 3, 4) from retaining rolls (5, 6, 7, 8).

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
• B29D 24/00 - Producing articles with hollow walls
• B32B 38/08 - Impregnating
• B32B 37/10 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using direct action of vacuum or fluid pressure
• B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
• B32B 37/14 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers

Abstract

The invention relates to a honeycomb core construction, comprising at least two honeycomb cores (1, 2) and a connecting layer (3) arranged between the honeycomb cores (1, 2), wherein the connecting layer (3) is gas-permeable and has glue for adhesive bonding to the honeycomb cores (1, 2) merely in the region of the webs of the honeycomb cores (1,2). The invention further relates to a method for producing a honeycomb core construction, to a method for producing a sandwich component having a honeycomb core construction, and to such a sandwich component.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04C 2/36 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by the shape or structure composed of two or more spaced sheet-like parts spaced apart by transversely-placed strip material, e.g. honeycomb panels
• 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 7/04 - Interconnection of layers
• B32B 7/14 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties applied in spaced arrangements, e.g. in stripes
• B32B 29/02 - Layered products essentially comprising paper or cardboard next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 29/06 - Layered products essentially comprising paper or cardboard specially treated, e.g. surfaced, parchmentised
• B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
• B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
• B32B 15/00 - Layered products essentially comprising metal
• B32B 27/00 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin
• B32B 27/40 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyurethanes
• B32B 29/00 - Layered products essentially comprising paper or cardboard
• B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids

Abstract

A method for producing a sandwich component, which method permits the production of a sandwich component with a class-A surface without cumbersome reworking of the visible surface of the sandwich component, a sandwich component produced by the method, and a corresponding device for producing the sandwich component.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• B32B 37/10 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using direct action of vacuum or fluid pressure
• B32B 37/14 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers
• B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
• 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
• B29D 7/01 - Films or sheets
• B29C 67/24 - Shaping techniques not covered by groups , or characterised by the choice of material
• B29C 51/08 - Deep-drawing or matched-mould forming, i.e. using mechanical means only
• B29C 51/14 - Shaping by thermoforming, e.g. shaping sheets in matched moulds or by deep-drawingApparatus therefor using multilayered preforms or sheets
• B29C 71/02 - Thermal after-treatment
• B29C 35/16 - Cooling
• B29D 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
• B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
• B29L 7/00 - Flat articles, e.g. films or sheets
• B29C 51/44 - Removing or ejecting moulded articles
• B29L 31/60 - Multitubular or multicompartmented articles, e.g. honeycomb
• B29K 75/00 - Use of polyureas or polyurethanes as moulding material

Abstract

A sandwich component for a motor vehicle includes a core layer, at least two fiber layers, and at least one layer of matrix material applied onto the upper and/or lower side of at least one of the fiber layers. The matrix material is applied in different ways onto at least two of the fiber layers and/or in different ways onto at least one of the fiber layers along the upper and/or lower side thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
• B32B 3/28 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer comprising a deformed thin sheet, e.g. corrugated, crumpled
• B32B 5/18 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material
• B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
• B32B 5/32 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous both layers being foamed or specifically porous
• B32B 27/04 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as impregnant, bonding, or embedding substance
• B32B 27/40 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyurethanes

Abstract

A method for producing a semi-finished honeycomb-core product for producing a sandwich component, a method for producing a sandwich component, a semi-finished honeycomb-core product, a sandwich component, and the use thereof as a component of a motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29D 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• B32B 37/14 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers
• B29C 67/00 - Shaping techniques not covered by groups , or
• B29C 69/02 - Combinations of shaping techniques not provided for in a single one of main groups , e.g. associations of moulding and joining techniquesApparatus therefor of moulding techniques only
• B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
• B29D 24/00 - Producing articles with hollow walls
• B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
• 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
• B29K 103/00 - Use of resin-bonded materials as moulding material
• B29K 105/00 - Condition, form or state of moulded material
• B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
• 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
• B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes

Abstract

a method for producing a sandwich component, and an apparatus for producing a sandwich component. The method includes providing a plurality of webs of material, applying at least one matrix material to an upper side and/or an underside of at least one of the webs of material, wherein applying the at least one matrix material includes applying the at least one matrix material such in different ways to create at least one zone of the sandwich component having mechanical properties that differ from mechanical properties of other parts of the sandwich component, arranging at least one core layer on one of the webs of material, and pressing the webs of material and the at least one core layer to form the sandwich component such that the core layer is arranged between at least two of the webs of material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
• B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
• B32B 5/00 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• B32B 37/10 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using direct action of vacuum or fluid pressure
• B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
• B32B 37/14 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers
• B32B 37/22 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating involving the assembly of both discrete and continuous layers
• B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
• B32B 38/18 - Handling of layers or the laminate
• 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
• B32B 37/18 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating involving the assembly of discrete sheets or panels only
• B32B 38/08 - Impregnating

Abstract

A door for a motor vehicle that includes at least one thermoformed panel part, a supporting structure to support the panel part, and a holder fastened to the panel part. The holder is to engage in a shaped portion of the supporting structure or in a support element fastened to the supporting structure, so that the panel part may slide on the shaped portion and/or the support element in a direction perpendicular to the direction of engagement.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides

Abstract

A method for manufacturing a motor vehicle, and to a correspondingly manufactured motor vehicle having a modular construction in which a substructure and further body modules of the motor vehicle are manufactured independently of one another and are subsequently permanently connected to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 27/02 - Connections between superstructure sub-units rigid
• B21J 15/02 - Riveting procedures
• F16B 19/08 - Hollow rivetsMulti-part rivets
• F16B 5/04 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of riveting
• B62D 25/02 - Side panels
• F16B 19/00 - Bolts without screw-threadPins, including deformable elementsRivets
• B21J 15/14 - Riveting machines specially adapted for riveting specific articles, e.g. brake lining machines
• F16B 19/04 - RivetsSpigots or the like fastened by riveting

Abstract

A method for producing a motor vehicle and a correspondingly produced motor vehicle having a modular construction, in which a substructure and at least one superstructure module are produced independently of one another and are subsequently permanently connected together.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 7/08 - Interconnection of layers by mechanical means
• B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
• B32B 27/00 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin
• B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
• F16B 35/02 - Screw-boltsStay boltsScrew-threaded studsScrewsSet screws divided longitudinally
• F16B 43/02 - Washers or equivalent devicesOther devices for supporting bolt-heads or nuts with special provisions for engaging surfaces which are not perpendicular to a bolt axis or do not surround the bolt
• B62D 27/02 - Connections between superstructure sub-units rigid
• F16B 11/00 - Connecting constructional elements or machine parts by sticking or pressing them together, e.g. cold pressure welding
• B29C 65/72 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by combined operations, e.g. welding and stitching
• B29C 65/48 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor using adhesives
• B29C 65/56 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor using mechanical means
• B62D 25/02 - Side panels
• F16B 5/02 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of fastening members using screw-thread

Abstract

A ventilation device for transmissions with lubricant comprising water, the device being disposed above the transmission (1) and being connected thereto by way of a line (10) and comprising a pressure equalization opening (13) that leads to the surrounding environment, is to operate without loss of evaporating water to the environment. To this end, the device comprises at least one container (17) designed as a condenser for evaporated water rising through the line (10), the container being provided with a cooling element for dissipating heat (15), the condensate passing from said container (17) back to the transmission (1). In one variant, two containers containing a fluid are described which communicate with one another by way of a U-shaped channel.

IPC Classes  ?

• F28B 9/08 - Auxiliary systems, arrangements, or devices for collecting and removing condensate
• F16H 57/027 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein characterised by means for venting gearboxes, e.g. air breathers

Abstract

A method for producing a vehicle body or a vehicle body module, the method inclusing producing at least one sandwich component having a first metal sheet layer, a semifinished product layer formed by a non-cured semifinished product pre-impregnated with a matrix, and a second metal sheet layer, forming the vehicle body by joining the sandwich component into a vehicle body part, the matrix of the semifinished product layer of the sandwich component being uncured, and dip coating and drying the vehicle body, the matrix of the semifinished product layer of the sandwich component being cured during the dip coating and drying of the vehicle body.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 29/00 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof
• B21K 7/12 - Making railway appurtenancesMaking vehicle parts parts for locomotives or vehicles, e.g. frames, underframes
• B29C 70/88 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts characterised primarily by possessing specific properties, e.g. electrically conductive or locally reinforced
• B29C 35/02 - Heating or curing, e.g. crosslinking or vulcanising
• B62D 65/02 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components
• 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 5/12 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by the relative arrangement of fibres or filaments of adjacent layers
• B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
• B32B 15/14 - Layered products essentially comprising metal next to a fibrous or filamentary layer

Abstract

A structural component includes a first component; a second component composed of metal; and at least one connecting piece composed of metal and which penetrates the first component at least over an entire thickness of the first component, and is fixed in the first component for rotation therewith. The at least one connecting piece is connected to the second component via welding at an end facing the second component.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16B 5/08 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of welds or the like
• B23K 35/02 - Rods, electrodes, materials, or media, for use in soldering, welding, or cutting characterised by mechanical features, e.g. shape
• B29C 65/56 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor using mechanical means
• B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor

Abstract

A method for producing a welded joint between a steel sheet and an aluminium sheet, wherein the steel sheet (1) and the aluminium sheet (2) are clamped horizontally and are welded to one another only at one end in the welding position PA, a corresponding welded joint and a component comprising a corresponding welded joint.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 9/23 - Arc welding or cutting taking account of the properties of the materials to be welded
• B23K 15/00 - Electron-beam welding or cutting
• B23K 26/32 - Bonding taking account of the properties of the material involved

Abstract

A motor vehicle component having at least one surface which, in the installed position, forms an outer side of the motor vehicle, in which the surface has substantially V-shaped and/or substantially U-shaped projections, with the closed sides thereof facing a direction of air flow during normal operation of the motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 35/02 - Streamlining the undersurfaces
• B62D 25/20 - Floors or bottom sub-units

Abstract

A load-bearing structure of a motor vehicle, having hollow profiles and junction elements to connect the hollow profiles. The hollow profiles may be fastened in receptacles of the junction elements, and the junction elements may have a plurality of of areal webs in a vehicle vertical direction, at least some of the areal webs forming a framework structure which assists the load path in the respective junction element.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 27/02 - Connections between superstructure sub-units rigid
• B62D 21/09 - Means for mounting load bearing surfaces
• B62D 27/06 - Connections between superstructure sub-units readily releasable
• B62D 29/00 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof
• F16B 17/00 - Fastening means without screw-thread for connecting constructional elements or machine parts by a part of or on one member entering a hole in the other

Abstract

A pressurized storage tank arrangement having at least two pressurized storage tanks, the at least two pressurized storage tanks being configured for connection to one another in a fluid-conducting manner via a connecting device. The at least two pressurized storage tanks are configured for connection to the connecting device in a fluid-conducting manner at a first and a second connecting section.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17D 1/00 - Pipe-line systems
• F17C 13/00 - Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels
• F17C 1/00 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge

Abstract

A pressure shut-off valve unit for a pressure accumulator vessel. A valve housing has a valve chamber with an accumulator region, an intake opening and an outlet opening facing the pressure accumulator vessel. A piston has at least one axial connecting channel, a first effective piston surface facing an inlet region of the valve chamber and a second effective piston surface adjacent to the accumulator region, the piston being axially movable via a change in pressure of the accumulator region of the valve chamber. Sealing elements are arranged in the valve chamber and which are configured to guide in an axially movable manner the piston. A sealing body of the at least two sealing elements or the valve housing form a valve seat, and a passage opening arranged between the intake opening and the outlet opening is reversibly closed and opened via a change in pressure of the accumulator region of the valve chamber. In a unpressurized state, the passage opening is kept open by at least one spring. The accumulator region of the valve chamber is configured for connection to the inlet region of the valve chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 17/00 - Safety valvesEqualising valves
• G05D 16/10 - Control of fluid pressure without auxiliary power the sensing element being a piston or plunger
• F16K 17/06 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded with special arrangements for adjusting the opening pressure
• F16K 17/26 - Excess-flow valves actuated by the difference of pressure between two places in the flow line acting directly on the cutting-off member operating in either direction

Abstract

A pressure accumulator system, and a method of operating a pressure accumulator system. The method includes operatively connecting a tank neck to at least two pressure accumulator vessels having different admissible operating pressures, in which at least one of the pressure accumulator vessels has an admissible operating pressure lower than a maximum applicable pressure at the tank neck, simultaneously filling via the tank neck the at least two pressure accumulator vessels with a fluid medium, and preventing an inadmissible pressure rise in the pressure accumulator vessels with the lower admissible operating pressure during the simultaneous filling.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 17/00 - Safety valvesEqualising valves
• F15B 1/04 - Accumulators
• F17C 5/06 - Methods or apparatus for filling pressure vessels with liquefied, solidified, or compressed gases for filling with compressed gases

Abstract

A honeycomb core having a lattice structure which includes a resin-impregnated matrix, a method for producing such a honeycomb core, a sandwich panel having such a honeycomb core, and use of such a honeycomb core or such a sandwich panel in automobile construction. The matrix is impregnated inhomogeneously with the resin.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure

Abstract

A tank neck unit for a vehicle that includes a tank neck operatively connected to a pressure accumulator system of the vehicle and which is configured for a predetermined maximum pressure which is greater than a permissible operating pressure of the pressure accumulator system. A shut-off valve is arranged in a throughflow path between the tank neck and an outlet region of the tank neck unit, the shut-off valve being configured to prevent an increase in pressure of the pressure accumulator system beyond the permissible operating pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/04 - Tank inlets
• F17C 13/04 - Arrangement or mounting of valves

Abstract

Shut-off valve for a pressure accumulator vessel for a medium, wherein a valve housing has a valve chamber with an intake opening and an outlet opening facing the pressure accumulator vessel, a movable piston, and at least one spring, wherein the piston has at least one axial connecting channel and is guided in an axially movable manner by at least two sealing elements arranged in the valve chamber, wherein a first effective piston surface of the piston, the first effective piston surface facing an inlet region of the valve chamber, and a sealing body form a valve seat, and wherein, by changing the pressure in an accumulator region of the valve chamber, the accumulator region being adjacent to a second effective piston surface, the piston is axially movable and a passage opening arranged between the intake opening and the outlet opening may be reversibly closed and opened, wherein, in the unpressurized state, the passage opening is kept open by the spring. Pressure accumulator system for a vehicle, comprising at least one pressure accumulator vessel and at least one shut-off valve, which is operatively connected thereto.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 17/26 - Excess-flow valves actuated by the difference of pressure between two places in the flow line acting directly on the cutting-off member operating in either direction
• G05D 16/10 - Control of fluid pressure without auxiliary power the sensing element being a piston or plunger
• F17C 13/04 - Arrangement or mounting of valves

Abstract

A pressure indicator for a high-pressure accumulator system, and which includes a pressure indicating element having a channel. The pressure indicating element moves between a starting position and a pressure-indicating position in response to pressure on a side facing a pressure-monitoring region and which is counter to a force of at least one compression spring on the pressure indicating element.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 5/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. mechanical strain gauge
• G01L 19/06 - Means for preventing overload or deleterious influence of the measured medium on the measuring device or vice versa
• G01L 19/10 - Means for indicating or recording, e.g. for remote indication mechanical
• F16K 17/16 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side with fracturing member with fracturing diaphragm

Abstract

A motor vehicle with a roof opening in a fixed roof surface of the motor vehicle and a roof mechanism configured to close and at least partially open the roof opening. The roof mechanism includes a front folding roof system having a front folding-top configured to close and at least partially open a front region of the roof opening, a rear folding roof system having a rear folding-top configured to close and at least partially open a rear region of the roof opening; guide rails configured to permit displacement of the front and rear folding top, respectively, to close and at least partially open the frontad rear regions of the roof opening.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 7/06 - Non-fixed roofsRoofs with movable panels of sliding type with non-rigid element or elements
• B60J 7/047 - Non-fixed roofsRoofs with movable panels of sliding type with rigid plate-like element or elements movable to overlapping or nested relationship

Abstract

A motor vehicle and a method for at least partially opening and closing a folding roof for the motor vehicle. The motor vehicle a roof frame defining a roof opening and a roof mechanism configured to permit a selective closing and at least partial opening of the roof opening. The roof mechanism includes a folding roof system having a hood cover with a plurality of spaced apart first transparent elements in a longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle and a second plurality of transparent elements between the first transparent elements and configured such that, in the at least partial opening of the roof opening, the hood cover forms folds in which the first transparent elements are positioned in an upper, upward-facing side of a fold and the second transparent elements are positioned in a lower, downward-facing side of a fold and are concealed by the first transparent elements.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 7/06 - Non-fixed roofsRoofs with movable panels of sliding type with non-rigid element or elements
• B60J 7/04 - Non-fixed roofsRoofs with movable panels of sliding type with rigid plate-like element or elements

Abstract

A coupling between a replaceable battery and a vehicle in order to produce an electrical contact between the battery and a vehicle electrical system. The coupling includes at least one vehicle-side coupling part and at least one battery-side coupling part, each coupling part having at least one electrical contact site. The contact sites of the coupling parts that are separate from each other until the battery is mechanically fastened to the vehicle can be brought into mutual contact after the battery has been mechanically fastened to the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
• H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
• H01R 13/631 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for engagement only
• B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
• H01R 13/00 - Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups or

Abstract

A pressure accumulator with a connecting device, in which the pressure accumulator and the connecting device are connected together fluid-conductively. The pressure accumulator at a first axial connecting segment has a transverse bore which intersects an axial bore of the pressure accumulator, in which the transverse bore is configured for fluid-conductive connection with the connecting device.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 55/04 - Devices damping pulsations or vibrations in fluids
• F15B 1/08 - Accumulators using a gas cushionGas charging devicesIndicators or floats therefor
• F17C 5/00 - Methods or apparatus for filling pressure vessels with liquefied, solidified, or compressed gases

Abstract

A device configured to supply securing elements to a processing unit. The device includes at least two provision channels configured to secure elements of different types, by way of which the securing elements are conveyed into a common supply unit, and a processing channel through which the securing elements are conveyed individually from the supply unit to the processing unit. The securing elements are acted on with variable compressed air in the processing channel in order to convey the securing elements to the processing unit, the pressure of the compressed air being adjustable in accordance with the specific type of the respective securing element.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 53/22 - Gas pressure systems operating with fluidisation of the materials through a porous wall the systems comprising a reservoir, e.g. a bunker
• B65G 51/02 - Directly conveying the articles, e.g. slips, sheets, stockings, containers or workpieces, by flowing gases
• B21J 15/32 - Devices for inserting or holding rivets in position with or without feeding arrangements
• B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes

Abstract

A hybrid drive for a motor vehicle and a method for the control thereof, the hybrid drive including a combustion engine; and a controller configured to determine an actual power demand required by the combustion engine during a present driving situation of the motor vehicle; determine a difference between a predefined power demand model of the combustion engine and the determined actual power demand; and control the combustion engine as a function of speed of the motor vehicle based on the determined difference.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 9/00 - Electric propulsion with power supply external to the vehicle
• B60L 11/00 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle (B60L 8/00, B60L 13/00 take precedence;arrangements or mounting of prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines for mutual or common propulsion B60K 6/20)
• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
• G05D 3/00 - Control of position or direction
• G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
• G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
• B60W 20/00 - Control systems specially adapted for hybrid vehicles
• B60K 6/46 - Series type
• B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
• B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
• B60W 30/188 - Controlling power parameters of the driveline, e.g. determining the required power
• B60L 11/12 - with additional electric power supply, e.g. accumulator

Abstract

Motor vehicle with a seat bench which comprises a seat surface which is approximately horizontal in a normal position and a backrest which is approximately vertical in the normal position, wherein the backrest comprises at least one transparent region which is designed in such a manner that the view from a region in front of the backrest in the direction of travel into a region behind the backrest in the direction of travel is made possible.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
• B60N 2/00 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
• B60R 21/02 - Occupant safety arrangements or fittings
• B60N 2/32 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles convertible for other use
• B60N 2/30 - Non-dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats

Abstract

A motor vehicle with a seat bench which includes a seat surface which is approximately horizontal in a normal position and a backrest which is approximately vertical in the normal position, wherein the seat surface and the backrest are adjustable into a partition position in which the seat surface and the backrest adopt an at least approximately vertical position and the backrest is arranged above the seat surface. The backrest upper edge is in contact with the roof of the motor vehicle in the partition position, such that the backrest together with the seat surface forms a partition which separates the region behind the partition in the direction of travel from the region in front of the partition in the direction of travel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60N 2/32 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles convertible for other use
• B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
• B60N 2/30 - Non-dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats
• B60R 21/02 - Occupant safety arrangements or fittings

Abstract

A connection between two components (1, 2), wherein the two components (1, 2) have plug-together portions with profiles which can be plugged into one another, wherein the plug-together portions of the two components (1, 2) are plugged into one another in an overlap region (d1), and a winding (3) composed of fibre-reinforced plastic is wound around a winding region (d2) of the two components (1, 2), which winding region at least partially coincides with the overlap region (d1), and a method for connecting two components.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16C 3/02 - ShaftsAxles
• F16L 13/00 - Non-disconnectable pipe joints, e.g. soldered, adhesive, or caulked joints

Abstract

An electromagnetic valve for a pressure container and which includes a manual shut-off of the valve, a stop, and an electromagnetic shut-off of the valve with a sealing element, a magnet coil, a tappet, and a spring element. When the magnet coil has been currentlessly switched and deactivated, the tappet pressed against the sealing element by the spring element presses the sealing element onto a second opening so as to suppress a fluidic connection from the pressure container. Also, when the magnet coil is activated, the tappet can be moved away from the sealing element as far as the stop, such that the fluidic connection can be released.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 31/06 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a magnet
• F16K 1/34 - Cutting-off parts

Abstract

A method for connecting a first component to a second component, the method including: applying a fastening dome composed of material in a viscous state to the first component, hardening the fastening dome on the first component, and then inserting a connecting element through the first component, second component, and at least partially through the fastening dome.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding

Abstract

A measuring element for measuring forces that includes a first measuring element part by which at least one force to be measured is received, a second measuring element part by which at least one force to be measured is received, the second measuring element part being spaced from the first measuring element part, and a plurality of sensors extending between the first measuring element part and the second measuring element part and configured to measure the at least one force received by the first and second measuring element parts.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluidsMeasuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
• G01L 5/16 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring several components of force

Abstract

A fixing device for releasable fixing an electrical energy accumulator to a carrying structure of a motor vehicle includes a retaining protrusion and a locking catch which are provided on the energy accumulator and on the carrying structure (or vice versa). To fix the energy accumulator to the carrying structure, a relative movement of the retaining protrusion to the locking catch is provided along a movement track in the direction of an end position, in which the locking catch can be swiveled between a release position and a locked position such that in the release position the locking catch is outside the movement track of the retaining protrusion and in the locked position the locking catch protrudes into the movement track of the retaining protrusion and there engages behind the retaining protrusion when the retaining protrusion is in the end position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
• H01M 2/10 - Mountings; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders

Abstract

A fixing device for releasable fixing an electrical energy accumulator to a carrying structure of a motor vehicle includes at least one insertion bolt and a receiver unit for the insertion bolt which are provided on the carrying structure and on the energy accumulator (or vice versa). The insertion bolt includes a retaining protrusion and the receiver unit includes a cage and a locking element mounted in the cage. The cage includes an insertion opening into which the insertion bolt can be introduced along an insertion direction, and the locking element can be moved between a release position and a locked position. In the release position, the locking element opens the insertion opening for introduction of the insertion bolt and in the locked position engages behind the retaining protrusion of the insertion bolt when the insertion bolt is introduced in the insertion opening of the cage.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 16/04 - Arrangement of batteries

Abstract

An operable transmission comprising toothed wheels. In order to operate the transmission with a lubricant and coolant which is environmentally friendly while providing improved heat dissipation and temperature-independent viscosity, the transmission contains a mixture of water and a glycol or similar, in which graphite particles are suspended. The mixture contains 40 to 60 percent per weight of the glycol and 2 to 25 percent by weight of graphite in the form of flaky graphite particles having a grain size of less than 12 micrometers, the remainder being composed of water and other admixtures and/or additives. Also disclosed are the lubricant and coolant as well as a method for starting a transmission operated with the lubricant and coolant.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10M 169/04 - Mixtures of base-materials and additives
• C10M 141/02 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being a mixture of two or more compounds covered by more than one of the main groups , each of these compounds being essential at least one of them being an organic oxygen-containing compound
• C10M 173/02 - Lubricating compositions containing more than 10% water not containing mineral or fatty oils
• F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling

Abstract

A pressure reducer having a high-pressure inlet, a low-pressure outlet and a valve having a valve seat and a valve plunger, which interacts therewith and can be displaced in a direction of displacement. When displaced away from the valve seat, the valve plunger opens a first path between the high-pressure inlet and the low-pressure outlet. The pressure reducer furthermore includes a second path, which connects the high-pressure inlet and the low-pressure outlet, a first control valve, which is arranged in the course of the second path, and a first effective area of the valve plunger, which is arranged in the course of the second path and is aligned in such a way that a first control pressure acting thereon results in a first force on the valve plunger in the direction of displacement.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17D 1/00 - Pipe-line systems

Abstract

A modular bumper arrangement for a vehicle, including a cross-member composed of fiber reinforced plastic, two side parts made of plastic, wherein one side part is arranged or is arrangeable in each case at each of the two ends of the cross-member, and two fastening parts for fastening the bumper arrangement to a body structure of the vehicle, in which one fastening part is fastened or is fastenable to each side part.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 19/03 - Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects characterised by material, e.g. composite
• B60R 19/34 - Arrangements for mounting bumpers on vehicles comprising yieldable mounting means destroyed upon impact, e.g. one-shot type
• B60R 19/12 - Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects formed from more than one section vertically spaced
• B60R 19/18 - Means within the bumper to absorb impact

Abstract

A method for producing a fiber-reinforced plastic component is specified. In a first step, a positive arrangement is produced by fixing at least one reinforcement ready to be used on a positive core. In a second step, fibers are wound around the positive arrangement, concave regions of the positive arrangement that are formed by the reinforcement being spanned by the fibers. In a third step, the entire area of the fibers is pressed onto the positive arrangement in a negative mould. Finally, the component is cured in the negative mould following the introduction of a cross-linking plastic.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 70/46 - Shaping or impregnating by compression for producing articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using matched moulds, e.g. for deforming sheet moulding compounds [SMC] or prepregs
• B29C 70/48 - Shaping or impregnating by compression for producing articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using matched moulds, e.g. for deforming sheet moulding compounds [SMC] or prepregs and impregnating the reinforcements in the closed mould, e.g. resin transfer moulding [RTM]
• B29C 70/86 - Incorporating in coherent impregnated reinforcing layers

Abstract

A motor vehicle including at least one seat and/or at least one bench having a seat surface and a backrest. The backrest can be moved into a position above the seat surface in which the backrest and the seat surface lie opposite one another. In addition, the front edge of the seat surface and an edge of the backrest that lies closest to it can be connected with an additional element, for example, a roller blind or a plate.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60N 2/32 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles convertible for other use
• B60N 2/36 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles convertible for other use into a loading platform
• B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
• B60N 2/30 - Non-dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats
• B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space

Abstract

A pressure reducer having a high pressure inlet, a low-pressure outlet and a valve having a valve seat and a cooperating movable piston valve. With displacement of the piston valve away from the valve seat, a path between the high pressure inlet and the low pressure outlet is opened. In addition, a closing force caused by a low pressure acts on the piston valve towards the valve seat during operation of the pressure reducer. A spring is also provided for the purpose of exerting an actuating force on the piston valve to move away from the valve seat in the valve opening direction. A solenoid coil is configured to exercise a magnetic force superimposed on the closing force or the actuation force acting on the valve piston.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 31/14 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid for mounting on, or in combination with, hand-actuated valves

Abstract

A passenger cell (1, 1a, 1b) comprising a positive shape (2, 2a, 2b) of the passenger cell (1, 1a, 1b) and an outer covering (3) which encloses said positive shape (2, 2a, 2b) and is made of fibre‑reinforced plastic is specified, wherein the positive shape (2, 2a, 2b) is hollow. Furthermore, a production method for a passenger cell (1, 1a, 1b) of this type is specified.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 70/86 - Incorporating in coherent impregnated reinforcing layers
• B29C 70/32 - Shaping by lay-up, i.e. applying fibres, tape or broadsheet on a mould, former or coreShaping by spray-up, i.e. spraying of fibres on a mould, former or core on a rotating mould, former or core
• 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
• B62D 29/04 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof predominantly of synthetic material

Abstract

The invention relates to a honeycomb core (1a..1d) which is formed by a grid structure that consists of a plurality of grid elements (2a..2c) which are interconnected in junction points (K). At least one grid element (2a..2c) only loosely contacts an adjacent grid element (2a..2c) or there is a gap between the two. In another embodiment, a grid element (2a..2c) can be broken. The invention finally relates to a sandwich panel (3) having said honeycomb core (1a..1d), and to the use of said honeycomb core (1a..1d) or of said sandwich panel (3) in the automotive industry.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
• B60R 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
• B62D 25/00 - Superstructure sub-unitsParts or details thereof not otherwise provided for

Abstract

The invention relates to a honeycomb core (1a..1d) which is formed by a grid structure that comprises a resin-impregnated matrix, said matrix being impregnated with the resin in an inhomogeneous fashion. The invention further relates to a method for producing said honeycomb core (1a..1d). The invention finally relates to a sandwich panel (3) having said honeycomb core (1a..1d), and to the use of said honeycomb core (1a..1d) or of said sandwich panel (3) in the automotive industry.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
• B60R 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
• B62D 25/00 - Superstructure sub-unitsParts or details thereof not otherwise provided for

Abstract

The present invention relates to a torque transmission device for a motor vehicle, with a blocking mechanism for locking at least one motor vehicle wheel connected to an output shaft of the torque transmission device. The torque transmission device comprises a differential gearing connected to the output shaft and a drive unit, said differential gearing and drive unit being connected to each other effectively in terms of drive via a clutch unit. The blocking mechanism can be brought into engagement with a rotatable component of the torque transmission device, which component is functionally arranged between the wheel and the clutch unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 63/34 - Locking or disabling mechanisms
• F16H 63/48 - Signals to a parking brake
• B60T 1/00 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs

Abstract

The invention relates to an electromagnetic valve (1) for a pressure container with a manual closure of the valve (1), a stop (22) and an electromagnetic closure of the valve (1) involving a sealing element (5), a solenoid (8), a valve tappet (3) and a spring element (4). According to the invention, the tappet (3) that is pressed against the sealing element (5) by the spring element (4) presses the sealing element (5) onto a second opening (12), when the solenoid (8) is de-energized and de-activated, in order to cut off a fluid-conducting connection out of the pressure container, and the tappet (3) can be moved away from the sealing element (5) up to the stop (22) when the solenoid (8) is activated, thus releasing the fluid-conducting connection, as the tappet (3) is in mechanical contact with the sealing element (5). The aim of the invention is that the electromagnetic valve (1) should only require a small installation space despite having a manual closure. The electromagnetic valve (1) should also be economical to produce. To achieve this, the stop is formed by a movable stop part (22) of the manual closure.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 31/06 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a magnet

Abstract

The invention relates to an electromagnetic valve (1) for a pressure container, comprising: a valve housing (2) and a valve base body (21) with a first orifice (11) for introducing a fluid into and/or draining off the fluid from a pressure container and a second orifice (12) for introducing the fluid into and draining off the fluid from the valve (1); a solenoid; a sealing element (5) that has a passage (6); a spring element (4); a movable tappet (3), to which a pressure force can be applied by the spring element (4) when the solenoid (8) is de-activated, thus sealing the passage (6) of the sealing element (5) and which can be moved when the solenoid is activated, said tappet (3) having room to move freely; and a follower (7) that is connected to the tappet (3). To move the sealing element (5), the valve (1) should be designed in such a way that only a small amount of force needs to be made available to move the sealing element (5) out of its seat, which releases the direct connection between a first orifice (11) for introducing fluid into and draining off fluid from the pressure container and a second orifice (12) for introducing fluid into and draining off fluid from the valve (1). To achieve this aim, the fluid can be introduced through the first opening (11) into a chamber (13) that extends between the tappet (3) and the sealing element (5), allowing pressure to build up in the chamber (13), and the tappet (3) travels a first actuating distance when the solenoid (8) is activated, thus releasing the passage (6) of the sealing element (5) and holding said sealing element (5) in place.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 31/06 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a magnet

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive train for a motor vehicle, comprising an internal combustion engine, comprising an electric machine, and comprising a coupling device. The coupling device comprises a first coupling unit that is associated with the internal combustion engine and a second coupling unit that is associated with the electric machine. The internal combustion engine and/or the electric machine can be connected to a common driveshaft in a driving manner via the coupling device in order to drive at least one wheel of the motor vehicle. The first coupling unit and the second coupling unit are separate components that can be coupled to each other by a coupling automatically dependent on a difference between a rotational speed of the internal combustion engine and a rotational speed of the electric machine.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 6/383 - One-way clutches or freewheel devices
• B60K 6/48 - Parallel type

Abstract

A planar component (1), in particular a sheet metal element, which is provided with at least one piezoelectric actuator (7-9) for its active vibration damping, wherein the piezoelectric actuator (7-9) is applied to the inside or the outside (15) of a bead (3-5) formed in the component.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 41/08 - Piezo-electric or electrostrictive elements
• F16F 15/00 - Suppression of vibrations in systemsMeans or arrangements for avoiding or reducing out-of-balance forces, e.g. due to motion

Abstract

A vehicle body (1) comprising an inner shell (3), an outer shell (2), a floor plate and a chassis, wherein the inner shell (3), the outer shell (2) and the floor plate are indirectly or directly interconnected and form a passenger compartment, the rigidity, especially the torsional rigidity and/or the flexural rigidity, of the vehicle body (1) is to be ensured without additional components or process steps. Furthermore, the vehicle body (1) is to be inexpensive to manufacture. The foregoing is achieved by the fact that at least one interior component (4, 5) is connected to the inner shell (3) and/or the supporting structure (9) in such a manner that it contributes to the rigidity, especially the torsional rigidity and/or the flexural rigidity, of the vehicle body (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 25/00 - Superstructure sub-unitsParts or details thereof not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A pressure container comprising a plastic container core (2) for storing a fluid under pressure, a support sheath (3) surrounding the plastic container core (2), a connection piece (4) formed at the plastic container core (2) and having an opening (5) for filling in and discharging the fluid from the plastic container core (2), a connection body (6) arranged radially outside the connection piece (4) and having a bore (7), a valve body (8) having a fluid duct (9) for conducting the fluid in and out through the opening (5) in the connection piece (4), wherein the valve body (8) is arranged in the opening (5) of the connection piece (4) and in the bore (7) of the connection body (6), wherein the connection body (4) has at least one radially inside annular groove (12) and a second seal (13) is arranged in the at least one radially inside annular groove (12), so that the second seal (13) rests radially outside on the connection piece (4).

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/06 - Closures, e.g. cap, breakable member
• F17C 1/06 - Protecting sheatings built-up from wound-on bands or filamentary material, e.g. wires
• F16J 13/02 - Detachable closure membersMeans for tightening closures

Abstract

In the case of a spring-damper unit for adjusting the height of a vehicle, the unit comprising a vibration damper (2), a supporting spring (7) for the spring suspension of the vehicle, an upper spring plate (8) on which the supporting spring (7) is supported, an adjusting device (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) for adjusting the height of the upper spring plate (8) with an actuator (10, 11) and an adjusting mechanism (12, 13, 14, 15), wherein the adjusting mechanism (12, 13, 14, 15) is preferably designed for converting the rotational movement produced by the actuator (10, 11) into a translational movement of the upper spring plate (8), and an axial bearing for the mounting of the spring-damper unit (1), in particular the upper spring plate (8) and/or a piston rod (3), on the vehicle bodywork, the intention is for optimum utilization of the construction space to be possible despite the multiplicity of functional elements. This problem is solved in that the adjusting mechanism (12, 13, 14, 15) additionally, in particular exclusively, forms the axial bearing (12, 13, 14, 15).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60G 17/02 - Spring characteristics
• H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection
• B60G 15/06 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having mechanical spring and fluid damper
• H02K 7/06 - Means for converting reciprocating motion into rotary motion or vice versa

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive train of a motor vehicle, comprising a parking lock (46) for selectively blocking the drive train, an electric motor (12), and a driven axle (34) that is permanently drivingly coupled to the electric motor and can be selectively drivingly coupled via a separating clutch (36) to at least one wheel of the motor vehicle. The parking lock and the separating clutch can be actuated by a common actuator (52).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
• B60T 1/00 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs
• B60T 1/06 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting otherwise than on tread, e.g. employing rim, drum, disc, or transmission
• B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle

Abstract

A fastening device for removably fastening an electrical energy store to a supporting structure of a motor vehicle comprises at least one stop pin and a receiving unit for the stop pin which are respectively disposed on the energy store and on the supporting structure, or vice versa. The stop pin includes a holding projection, while the receiving unit includes a cage and a locking element mounted in the cage. The cage comprises an insertion opening into which the stop pin can be inserted along an insertion direction. The locking element can be moved between an open position and a locking position. The locking element keeps the insertion opening open in the open position in order for the stop pin to be inserted while embracing the holding projection of the stop pin in the locking position when the stop pin is inserted into the insertion opening.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion

Abstract

A fastening device for removably fastening an electrical energy store (13) to a supporting structure (11) of a motor vehicle comprises a holding projection (17) and a pawl (19) which are respectively disposed on the energy store and on the supporting structure, or vice versa. In order to fasten the energy store to the supporting structure, the holding projection performs a relative movement towards the pawl along a movement path (B) extending in the direction of a final position. The pawl can be swiveled between a releasing position and a locking position in such a way that the pawl lies outside the movement path of the holding projection in the releasing position while protruding into the movement path of the holding projection in the locking position and embracing the holding projection in said locking position when the holding projection is in the final position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
• H01M 2/10 - Mountings; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders

Abstract

The invention relates to a coupling (1) between a replaceable battery (2) and a vehicle (3), for producing an electric contact between the battery (2) and an onboard vehicle electric system, wherein the coupling (1) comprises at least one vehicle-side (4) and at least one battery-side coupling part (5), each having at least one electric contact point (7a, 7b, 8a, 8b), wherein the contact points (7a, 7b, 8a, 8b) of the coupling parts (4, 5), said points being separated from each other until the battery (2) is mechanically fastened to the vehicle (3), can be brought in contact with each other after the battery has been mechanically fastened.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
• H01R 13/00 - Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups or
• B60S 5/06 - Supplying batteries to, or removing batteries from, vehicles

Abstract

A method for measuring an electrical current (IM) with the aid of a field effect transistor (FET) inserted into a current path is specified, in which a control voltage (Ugs) is applied between the gate (g) and the source (s) of the transistor (FET) in such a manner that the voltage drop (Uds) across the transistor (FET) between the drain (d) and the source (s) remains within a predefinable range in the current path. Said voltage drop (Uds) and the control voltage (Ugs) are also determined. The current (IM) sought can now be determined using these two values and a known relationship between the drain-source current (IdS) / drain-source voltage (UdS) and the gate-source voltage (Ugs). An apparatus (1) for implementing the method according to the invention is also specified.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 19/00 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof