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1.

COOLING SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE, COMPRISING A COOLANT CIRCUIT WHICH CAN BE OPERATED AS A COOLING CIRCUIT FOR AN AC OPERATION AND AS A HEAT PUMP CIRCUIT FOR A HEATING OPERATION

      
Application Number 18535028
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-11
First Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schroeder, Dirk
  • Rebinger, Christian
  • Anzenberger, Thomas

Abstract

A cooling system of a vehicle, including a coolant circuit, which can be operated as a cooling circuit for an AC operation and as a heat pump circuit for a heating operation, an evaporator, a coolant compressor, a heat exchanger in the form of a coolant condenser or gas cooler for the coolant circuit or in the form of a heat pump evaporator for the heat pump circuit, a first expansion element which is paired with the evaporator, a second expansion element, the heat pump evaporator function of which is paired with the heat exchanger, and an inner heat exchanger with a high-pressure section and a low-pressure section. The low-pressure section is fluidically connected to the downstream coolant compressor. The high-pressure section of the inner heat exchanger is arranged in a coolant circuit section which connects the second expansion element to the heat exchanger.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • B60H 1/32 - Cooling devices
  • F25B 13/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems, with reversible cycle
  • F25B 25/00 - Machines, plants or systems, using a combination of modes of operation covered by two or more of the groups

2.

LASER BEAM JOINING METHOD

      
Application Number 18546645
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-20
First Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Gretzer, Markus
  • Weberpals, Jan-Philipp

Abstract

A method for laser beam joining of at least two joining partners, in which a laser beam device produces a continuous weld seam along an application path with a preferably very long path length. Irregularities in the weld seam due to high process speeds are avoided as follows: in a first process step, at least two weld seam sections spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction of the path, are respectively produced with an intermediate weld seam interruption. In a second process step the laser beam device produces in each weld seam interruption a further weld seam section, such that all weld seam sections merge together without interruptions, in particular with formation of the continuous weld seam.

IPC Classes  ?

3.

MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING MULTIPLE SENSORS AND A CLEANING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A CLEANING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023075866
Publication Number 2024/083428
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-20
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hanisch, Thomas
  • Herbig, Mike
  • Busch, Martina

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle comprising multiple sensors (1) and a cleaning device (2) for applying a water-based cleaning fluid (3) corresponding to a fluid reservoir (4) onto the sensors (1), wherein an electrocatalytic unit (9) is provided in order to produce a final product, which can be supplied to the cleaning fluid (3) as an additive, in the form of an alcohol (8) made of water of the cleaning fluid (3) and air as reactants.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60S 1/48 - Liquid supply therefor
  • B60S 1/50 - Arrangement of reservoir
  • B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C07C 29/00 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring
  • C02F 1/467 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by electrochemical methods by electrolysis by electrochemical disinfection

4.

METHOD FOR WINDING A MAGNET UNIT OF A ROTOR OF AN ELECTRIC MACHINE, AND CLAMPING ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number EP2023076474
Publication Number 2024/083455
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-26
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Gerngross, Martin
  • Husemeier, Florian

Abstract

BPBP) is applied to a lamination stack (9) of the magnet unit by means of a clamping tool (3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto
  • H02K 15/095 - Forming windings by laying conductors into or around core parts by laying conductors around salient poles

5.

A METHOD OF OPERATING A COORDINATOR SYSTEM, COORDINATOR SYSTEM, AND A VEHICLE WITH THE SAME

      
Application Number EP2022079043
Publication Number 2024/083321
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-19
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Newman, John

Abstract

The invention is concerned with a method of operating a coordinator system (16) being coupled to multiple input devices (10, 12) and multiple actuators (14), wherein from at least one input device (10, 12) data defining a situation to be created by means of the actuators are received, and in reaction to such receipt, at least one actuator (14) is selected, and signals are generated/output to the selected at least one actuator.

IPC Classes  ?

6.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ALUMINUM ALLOY, AND COMPONENT

      
Application Number EP2023076544
Publication Number 2024/083458
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-26
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hummel, Marc
  • Kohlhepp, Marius
  • Otterbach, Steffen

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing an aluminum alloy, in particular for use for a thin-walled body component of a motor vehicle, wherein a starting material (10) which largely contains aluminum is analyzed for the presence of at least one additional metal. At least one additive is added to the starting material (10), and the content of copper in the starting material (10) is determined. Cerium and/or lanthanum is added to the starting material (10) as the at least one additive in such a quantity that a mass ratio of copper to cerium and/or lanthanum of approximately 0.5 to approximately 6 is present in the aluminum alloy obtained after adding the at least one additive. The invention additionally relates to a component produced using such a method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22C 1/02 - Making non-ferrous alloys by melting

7.

BUMPER ASSEMBLY WITH A CONNECTING DEVICE BETWEEN A DEFORMATION ELEMENT AND A CROSS MEMBER, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18491881
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-22
First Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lowak, Heiko
  • Rafanelli, Federico

Abstract

A bumper assembly for a motor vehicle, having a deformation element which is coupled to a cross member of the bumper assembly. In a mounted position of the bumper assembly in the motor vehicle, the deformation element is arranged between a longitudinal member of the motor vehicle and the cross member. The bumper assembly has a connecting device with a first hollow profile region, in which an end region of the deformation element is received. The connecting device has a second hollow profile region, in which a partial region of the cross member is received.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 19/34 - Arrangements for mounting bumpers on vehicles comprising yieldable mounting means destroyed upon impact, e.g. one-shot type

8.

MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE ILLUMINATION DEVICE AND AT LEAST ONE ACOUSTIC DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18547304
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-24
First Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Berlitz, Stephan
  • Kammann, Tanja
  • Muntada Roura, Cesar
  • Schmidt, Valentin
  • Tröger, Konrad

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a motor vehicle comprising at least one illumination device, by means of which at least one light signal can be generated which is visible from outside the motor vehicle, and comprising at least one acoustic device, by means of which at least one acoustic signal can be generated which is audible from outside the motor vehicle. The at least one control device of the motor vehicle is configured to check whether at least one output condition is satisfied and, if the at least one output condition is satisfied, to control the at least one illumination device and the at least one acoustic device in such a way that the light signal and the acoustic signal are generated simultaneously. The at least one output condition is at least one get-in or get-out condition relating to a current start-up and/or turn-off situation of the motor vehicle, the satisfaction of which condition depends on at least one control and/or sensor signal which can be generated by means of a system and/or sensor of the motor vehicle relating to the start-up and/or turn-off process of the motor vehicle, and/or at least one maneuver condition relating to a current or imminent reversing or acceleration maneuver of the motor vehicle, the satisfaction of which condition depends on at least one control signal which can be generated by means of a driver assistance system of the motor vehicle and/or on at least one operating signal which can be generated by a user by means of at least one operating device of the motor vehicle, and/or at least one driving state condition relating to a current operating situation of the motor vehicle, the satisfaction of which condition depends on at least one control signal which can be generated by means of the or a driver assistance system of the motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
  • B60Q 1/22 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments for reverse drive
  • B60Q 5/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of acoustic signal devices

9.

ESM WITH REDUCED TORQUE RIPPLE

      
Application Number 18487954
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-16
First Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Bittner, Florian

Abstract

Provided is an externally excited synchronous machine (ESM) with reduced torque ripple, a rotor designed for the excited synchronous machine, and a method for production of the rotor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/24 - Rotor cores with salient poles
  • H02K 15/02 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies
  • H02K 15/12 - Impregnating, heating or drying of windings, stators, rotors or machines
  • H02K 19/02 - Synchronous motors

10.

REHEATING METHOD FOR OPERATING A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, REFRIGERATION SYSTEM, AND MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM OF THIS TYPE

      
Application Number 17768724
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-09-27
First Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schroeder, Dirk
  • Rebinger, Christian
  • Rottenkolber, Helmut

Abstract

A reheating method for operating a refrigeration system for a motor vehicle is described, the refrigeration system includes a refrigerant compressor, which is connectable or connected to a primary line and a secondary line; an outer heat exchanger, which is arranged in the primary line; an evaporator, which is arranged in the primary line; a heating register, which is arranged in the secondary line; at least one movable temperature flap which is arranged upstream or downstream of the heating register in relation to a supply air flow direction; and at least one shut-off element, which is arranged downstream of the heating register in the secondary line. The reheating method includes adjusting the at least one shut-off element into a position in which refrigerant flows downstream of the heating register into the evaporator, while bypassing the external heat exchanger.

IPC Classes  ?

11.

REHEATING METHOD FOR OPERATING A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, REFRIGERATION SYSTEM, AND MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM OF THIS TYPE

      
Application Number 17768712
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-09-27
First Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schroeder, Dirk
  • Rebinger, Christian
  • Rottenkolber, Helmut

Abstract

A reheating method for operating a refrigeration system for a motor vehicle. The refrigeration system includes a refrigerant compressor, connected to a primary line and a secondary line; an external heat exchanger; an evaporator; a heating register; at least one movable temperature flap; and at least one shutoff element, which is arranged downstream of the heating register in the secondary line. The reheating method includes following steps: setting the at least one shutoff element in a position in which the refrigerant flows into the evaporator downstream of the heating register while bypassing the external heat exchanger, and incorporating at least one further heat sink, which is fluidically arranged in parallel or in series to the evaporator, in particular a chiller operating as a water heat pump evaporator and/or the external heat exchanger operating as an air heat pump evaporator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • F25B 5/02 - Compression machines, plants or systems, with several evaporator circuits, e.g. for varying refrigerating capacity arranged in parallel
  • F25B 41/31 - Expansion valves
  • F25B 41/40 - Fluid line arrangements

12.

CONTROL CIRCUIT AND ACTUATOR UNIT HAVING A CONTROL CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A CONTROL CIRCUIT

      
Application Number EP2023078418
Publication Number 2024/083653
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-12
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Senft, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a control circuit (2a) having a control device (20) for operating an electronically controllable device (2b) connected thereto. The control device (20) comprises at least two different signal processing modules (22, 23), which are connected via a common signal connection (11). An activation unit (21) is also provided, which can activate one of the two signal processing modules (22, 23) for signal processing, depending on a signal type of a control signal (S) detected via the signal connection (11). The control circuit (2) also has a switching unit (30) for at least one of the two signal processing modules (22, 23). In the activated state, the switching unit (30) can connect the signal connection (11) to a predefined reference potential. To activate the switching unit (30), the activation unit (21) can control the switching unit (30) depending on the determined signal type and depending on the activated signal processing module (22, 23).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors

13.

BASE STRUCTURE OF A BODY OF A VEHICLE, BODY AND VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023072077
Publication Number 2024/083380
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-09
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • May, Sophia
  • Neufeldt, Christian

Abstract

The invention relates to a base structure of a body of a vehicle, comprising a front portion, a rear portion, a centre portion arranged between the front portion and the rear portion with respect to an x-direction of the body, rocker panel portions arranged opposite with respect to a y-direction of the body, a transverse element extending in the y-direction of the body and a continuous longitudinal structure extending in the x-direction and connecting the front portion and the rear portion. The invention also relates to a body and a vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

14.

BEVEL GEAR DIFFERENTIAL GEARING FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BEVEL GEAR DIFFERENTIAL GEARING

      
Application Number EP2023078432
Publication Number 2024/083658
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-12
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Merz, Andrej

Abstract

The invention relates to a bevel gear differential gearing (1) for a motor vehicle, having a gearing housing (2), in which a first output gear (5), a second output gear (6) and at least one planetary gear (8) meshing both with the first output gear (5) and with the second output gear (6) are rotatably mounted and to which a drive gear (7) is non-rotationally connected. Provision is made for the drive gear (7) to bear with an inner circumferential surface (25) against an outer circumferential surface (26) of the gearing housing (2) so as to engage around the gearing housing (2) and to be supported in the axial direction with respect to its axis of rotation (15) on a differential bolt (9) which protrudes out of the gearing housing (2) through a bolt receptacle and on which the at least one planetary gear (8) is rotatably mounted. The invention further relates to a method for producing a bevel gear differential gearing (1) for a motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 48/08 - Differential gearings with gears having orbital motion with orbital conical gears
  • F16H 48/38 - Constructional details
  • F16H 48/40 - Constructional details characterised by features of the rotating cases

15.

POLE COVER FOR AN ELECTRIC MOTOR

      
Application Number 18487965
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-16
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Loeprecht, Malte
  • Uhlmann, Philipp
  • Wetterau, Lars

Abstract

A pole cover is provided for receiving and guiding a winding on a rotor of an electric motor, comprising multiple segments which extend in a radial direction to a center axis of the pole cover, wherein the segments receive a partial region of the winding of the electric motor, and wherein each of the segments includes a winding region to receive the winding and a segment connection region for connecting to other segments, wherein the winding region and the segment connection region border on each other and the segment connection region is situated closer to the center axis than the winding region. The segment connection regions extend at least partially in the circumferential direction about the center axis and each segment connection region protrudes, in the circumferential direction about the center axis, beyond the adjoining winding region. Multiple decoupling regions are also provided, each being situated between two segment connection regions in the circumferential direction about the center axis. An electric motor having such a pole cover and a method for producing a pole cover are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/34 - Windings characterised by the shape, form or construction of the insulation between conductors or between conductor and core, e.g. slot insulation
  • H02K 1/26 - Rotor cores with slots for windings
  • H02K 3/30 - Windings characterised by the insulating material
  • H02K 15/12 - Impregnating, heating or drying of windings, stators, rotors or machines

16.

VEHICLE DOOR WITH ACTUATION DEVICE FOR GENERATING A SWITCH SIGNAL, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023074960
Publication Number 2024/078803
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-12
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Stralkowski, Sven

Abstract

The invention relates to an actuation device for generating a switch signal, for example for a lock on a motor vehicle door (100), having a first actuation region (12) and a sensor region (14) which is arranged at a distance to the first actuation region (12). When a force (F1) is applied to the first actuation region (12) in a first direction, a measuring device (22) in the sensor region (14) undergoes a deformation process (F2) in a second direction. The measuring device then produces a switch signal of a first type on the basis of the deformation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles
  • E05B 79/06 - Mounting of handles, e.g. to the wing or to the lock

17.

WINDOW PANE ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18547847
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-18
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Peter, Markus

Abstract

A window pane assembly for a vehicle includes a window pane that moves in a receiving gap of a receiving shaft between a closed position and an open position. The window pane completely covers a window opening in the closed position and at least partially exposes the window opening in the open position. The window pane includes a first edge region facing the vehicle roof and a second edge region located opposite the first edge region and received in the receiving gap of the receiving shaft. The window pane has a wedge-shaped thickened section on an outer face of the window pane at the second edge region. The thickened section engages an outer seal element when the window is set in the closed position and the vehicle is driving. The thickened section is spatially separated from the outer seal element when the vehicle is parked.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60J 10/75 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides for sealing the lower part of the panes
  • B60J 10/40 - Sealing arrangements characterised by contact between two or more cooperating sealing arrangements
  • B60J 10/50 - Sealing arrangements characterised by means for prevention or reduction of noise, e.g. of rattling or vibration of windows

18.

FASTENING ARRANGEMENT WITH A VEHICLE ROOF-FRAME STRUCTURE AND A ROOF MODULE

      
Application Number 18547386
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-22
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Brymerski, Wojciech

Abstract

A fastening arrangement with a roof-frame structure of a vehicle and a roof module, the roof-module carrier of which, in the assembled state, is adhesively bonded to an adhesive flange of the roof-frame structure with an interposed adhesive. The roof-module carrier is additionally connected to the adhesive flange of the roof-frame structure by a screw connection in which the roof-module carrier is firmly clamped to the adhesive flange of the roof-frame structure by at least one fastening screw. To avoid contact corrosion and/or to reduce the component weight, the fastening screw is made from plastic.

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
  • B62D 25/06 - Fixed roofs
  • B62D 27/02 - Connections between superstructure sub-units rigid
  • B62D 27/06 - Connections between superstructure sub-units readily releasable
  • 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
  • F16B 31/02 - Screwed connections specially modified in view of tensile load; Break-bolts for indicating or limiting tensile load

19.

AUTOMATIC AUTHENTICATION OF A CIVILIAN EMERGENCY VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023076946
Publication Number 2024/078891
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-28
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Hehn, Thorsten

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for authenticating a vehicle, in particular an emergency vehicle, and a control unit for a vehicle and vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
  • H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
  • H04W 4/46 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for vehicle-to-vehicle communication [V2V]
  • H04W 12/069 - Authentication using certificates or pre-shared keys
  • G06F 21/33 - User authentication using certificates
  • G06F 21/44 - Program or device authentication

20.

AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEHUMIDIFYING AN AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023077608
Publication Number 2024/078968
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-05
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AG (Germany)
  • AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Augull, Michael
  • Herrmann, Dominic
  • Stöcklein, Andreas

Abstract

An air-conditioning system (10), in particular for the climate control of an interior of a motor vehicle, is provided, having a fan (14) for conveying drawn-in air through an air duct (16) and having an evaporator (12), provided in the air duct (16), for cooling the drawn-in air, wherein a collecting body (20), separate from the air duct (16), for collecting air humidity (18), condensed at the evaporator (12), of the drawn-in air is provided in the air duct (16), wherein, in the deactivated state of the evaporator (12), the drawn-in air is able to flow against and/or around the collecting body (20). As a result of the collecting body (20) being positioned within the air duct (16), it is possible to improve discharging of condensate (18) that arises at the evaporator (12), such that easy and efficient dehumidification of an air-conditioning system (10) is made possible.

IPC Classes  ?

21.

ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023077681
Publication Number 2024/078981
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-06
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Rehr, Alfred
  • Sangl, Alfred

Abstract

The invention relates to an all-wheel drive vehicle, the drive train of which in particular has precisely one electric machine (1) which, in a front-wheel drive, drives only the front axle of the vehicle, wherein the electric machine (1) can be coupled via a centre differential (13) and a centre clutch (15) to a cardan shaft (39) which can be drivingly connected to rear wheels (51) of the vehicle via a rear axle differential (47) and via drive shafts (49), and wherein, when the centre clutch (15) is open, the rear axle is decoupled from the drive train and, when the centre clutch (15) is closed, the rear axle can be connected to the drive train. According to the invention, a rear axle separating clutch (59) is installed in one of the drive shafts (49) of the rear axle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 17/346 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having a transfer gear the transfer gear being a differential gear
  • F16H 48/22 - Arrangements for suppressing or influencing the differential action, e.g. locking devices using friction clutches or brakes
  • B60K 17/35 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having differential means for driving one set of wheels, e.g. the front, at one speed and the other set, e.g. the rear, at a different speeds including arrangements for suppressing or influencing the power transfer, e.g. viscous clutches

22.

METHOD FOR ILLUMINATING AN AREA SURROUNDING A MOTOR VEHICLE AND AN ADDITIONAL VEHICLE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023077766
Publication Number 2024/079000
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-06
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schmidt, Valentin
  • Armbruster, Tilman
  • Debelec, Marcel

Abstract

Method for illuminating a surrounding area (6), in which at least one motor vehicle (1) comprising at least one motor vehicle lighting device (3) is located, wherein a motor vehicle light distribution (8), which can be varied with regard to an emission-angle-dependent brightness, can be generated by means of the motor vehicle lighting device (3), wherein an additional vehicle light distribution (10) can be generated by means of at least one additional vehicle lighting device (7) of at least one additional vehicle (5) located in the surrounding area (6), wherein at least one item of illumination information (24), which relates to the currently and/or prospectively generated and/or generatable additional vehicle light distribution (10), is transmitted from the additional vehicle (5) to the motor vehicle (1) via a communication link (23) formed between the motor vehicle (1) and the additional vehicle (5), wherein an overall illumination pattern (12) in the surrounding area (6) is determined on the basis of the item of illumination information (24), and the motor vehicle light distribution (8) and/or the additional vehicle light distribution (10) are/is modified in such a way that the motor vehicle illumination pattern (9) generated by means of the motor vehicle light distribution (8) and the additional vehicle illumination pattern (11) generated by means of the additional vehicle light distribution (10) produce the overall illumination pattern (12).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60Q 1/08 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights adjustable, e.g. remotely-controlled from inside vehicle automatically
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems

23.

Vehicle wheel rim

      
Application Number 29819661
Grant Number D1022841
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-16
First Publication Date 2024-04-16
Grant Date 2024-04-16
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lefranc, Charles
  • Buzyn, Gael

24.

METHOD OF OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18458465
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-30
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Förster, Kilian

Abstract

A method for operating a motor vehicle having two wheels, each of which is associated with a parking brake. The parking brakes are controlled as a function of a friction between the respective wheel and the ground.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60T 8/17 - Using electrical or electronic regulation means to control braking

25.

CONNECTION APPARATUS, AND ARRANGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE FOR DOUBLE-SHEARING CONNECTION OF A DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENT TO A BODY AND TO A SUPPORT STRUCTURE, AND AN ASSOCIATED MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD

      
Application Number 18482113
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-06
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Heinrich, Maximilian
  • Isliker, Marco
  • Sand, Carmen
  • Schmid, Almar-Otto

Abstract

A connection apparatus and an arrangement for a motor vehicle may be provided for a double-shearing connection of a drive train component to a body and to a support structure. A support element of the connection apparatus may have a first interface to connect the support element to the support structure of a motor vehicle component. The support element may have a second interface to connect the support element to an auxiliary frame of the drive train component. An auxiliary frame screw of the connection apparatus may be constructed to connect the auxiliary frame at the lower side to the second interface of the support element and at the upper side to the body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
  • H01M 50/249 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • H01M 50/262 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders with fastening means, e.g. locks

26.

BRAKE LINING ARRANGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE DISC BRAKE, AND DISC BRAKE FOR A VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18554809
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-08
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Brok, Tobias

Abstract

A brake lining arrangement for a disc brake of a vehicle, including at least one brake lining, which is arranged axially spaced apart from a brake disc in a starting position in the installed state of the disc brake. The brake lining includes a lining carrier plate, on which a friction lining is attached. A spring element positioning the brake lining is arranged on at least one brake lining, which spring element is at least partially formed from a bimetal element and changes the axial distance of the brake lining relative to the brake disc in the starting position as a function of a temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16D 65/097 - Resilient means interposed between pads and supporting members
  • F16D 55/22 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads

27.

METHOD FOR UPDATING A CONTROL DEVICE OF A VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023076945
Publication Number 2024/074402
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-28
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Günter, Christian
  • Schmidt, Karsten

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for updating a control device of a vehicle, in which software for updating the control device is loaded into a run environment of the control device; as well as to a control device for a vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 8/65 - Updates
  • G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities

28.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVE TRAIN UNIT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND CORRESPONDING MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVE TRAIN UNIT

      
Application Number EP2023077169
Publication Number 2024/074434
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-29
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Gundlach, Lutz
  • Kiesewetter, Jürgen
  • Szeppat, Enrico

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a motor vehicle drive train unit for a motor vehicle (1), having a motor that is drivingly connected at least periodically to at least one wheel (9) of the motor vehicle (1) via a torque-transmission assembly and having a parking brake device, wherein the parking brake device interlockingly secures a blocking element that is coupled to the torque-transmission assembly in a rotationally fixed manner in a first setting and releases same in a second setting, and when shifting the parking brake device from the first setting into the second setting, by means of the motor, a compensation torque is generated on the blocking element which counteracts a tensioning torque brought about by a tensioning of the torque-transmission assembly when the blocking element is secured. According to the invention, the compensation torque is determined from a twisting angle of the torque-transmission assembly determined after the securing of the blocking element and from a torsional stiffness of the torque-transmission assembly. The invention also relates to a motor vehicle drive train unit for a motor vehicle (1).

IPC Classes  ?

29.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE WITH AN X-BY-WIRE DEVICE USING A FLEET WATCHDOG, AND VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023076718
Publication Number 2024/074371
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-27
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
  • AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bartels, Arne
  • Bärecke, Frank
  • Förster, Kilian

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a vehicle (10), in which at least one sensor signal is captured, said sensor signal indicating actuation of an actuating element (16, 18) of an X-by-wire device (12, 14) of the vehicle (10) that is carried out by a user of the vehicle (10). At least one target value assigned to the sensor signal is compared with at least one actual value which corresponds to an actual behaviour of at least one component of the vehicle (10). If there is a predetermined deviation of the actual value from the target value, at least one measure is taken. The at least one target value and the at least one actual value are transmitted to a monitoring device (76) which is outside the vehicle, compares the actual value with the target value and, if the deviation is present, causes at least one device (70) inside the vehicle to take the at least one measure. The invention also relates to a vehicle (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

30.

MODULE COVER FOR A BATTERY MODULE, BATTERY MODULE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MODULE COVER

      
Application Number 18481301
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-05
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Gerbrand, Jürgen
  • Rausch, Julius
  • Stegmaier, Jürgen

Abstract

A module cover for a battery module, which has a cell unit with at least one battery cell which includes a releasable vent opening. The module cover has a first region, which is associated with a vent opening region of the cell unit, in which the releasable vent opening of the at least one battery cell is arranged, and at least one second region different from the first region, which is associated with a cell region of the cell unit that is different from the vent opening region of the cell unit. The first region and the at least one second region of the module cover respectively include a plastic material. The at least one second region is formed with a continuous fiber reinforcement embedded in the plastic material and the first region is formed without a continuous fiber reinforcement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/342 - Non-re-sealable arrangements
  • H01M 50/16 - Organic material
  • H01M 50/166 - Lids or covers characterised by the methods of assembling casings with lids

31.

VARIABLE WALLBOX

      
Application Number 18475049
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-26
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Horvath, Jürgen
  • Lankes, Franz

Abstract

A wall-mounted charging station is provided for charging an energy storage of an electric vehicle. A method for operation of such a wall-mounted charging station is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/35 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles
  • B60L 53/65 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations involving identification of vehicles or their battery types
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

32.

SENSOR DEVICE FOR A COMPOSITE COMPONENT, UNDERRIDE GUARD HAVING SUCH A SENSOR DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

      
Application Number EP2023067773
Publication Number 2024/068064
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-29
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Stoll, Oliver
  • Uerlings, Frieder

Abstract

The invention relates to a sensor device (200) for a composite component, comprising: - a planar carrier (210); - a plurality of electrically conductive sensor wires (220) arranged on the carrier (210) and assigned to respective areas of the carrier (210); and - a connection apparatus (230) arranged on the carrier (210) and provided for the external electrical contact-connection of all of the sensor wires (220), wherein the connection apparatus (230) has a flexible printed circuit board (231) on which a plurality of contact-connection elements, which are electrically connected to the sensor wires (220), are located for the external electrical contact-connection of the sensor wires (220). The invention also relates to an underride guard for a motor vehicle having such a sensor device (200) and also to a method for producing same.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 7/16 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. by resistance strain gauge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric

33.

ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR COUNTERACTING A FIRE OF AN ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE

      
Application Number 18449842
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-15
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bäder, Dirk
  • Grabowski, Michael

Abstract

An energy storage device for a motor vehicle includes a battery module and at least one thermally insulating filling element, which is preferably designed as a thermally insulating cell separator element arranged between two battery cells of the battery module. The filling element is designed to be soluble here, so that it dissolves at least in part when it comes into contact with a specific minimum amount of a specific liquid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/658 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by thermal insulation or shielding
  • A62C 3/07 - Fire prevention, containment or extinguishing specially adapted for particular objects or places in vehicles, e.g. in road vehicles
  • A62C 31/00 - Delivery of fire-extinguishing material
  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 10/6567 - Liquids
  • H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
  • H01M 50/293 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by the material

34.

METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY SUPPORTING A MOTOR VEHICLE FOR TRAVERSING AN EXIT OF A MAIN ROAD

      
Application Number 17766457
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-10-08
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Totzke, Ingo

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a method for automatically assisting a motor vehicle when driving on an exit of a main road. A current position of the motor vehicle is detected, and imminent driving onto the exit is recognized. Geometric data of the exit are obtained from a first database based on the current position. Current information regarding road conditions and a traffic situation at the exit is recorded and/or is obtained from a second database. A critical speed and/or a parameter for a cornering behavior of the motor vehicle is determined, based on the geometric data and the current information. At least one warning signal is output and/or a braking operation is controlled depending on the determined critical speed and/or the determined parameter for cornering behavior.

IPC Classes  ?

35.

Method For Operating A Motor Vehicle

      
Application Number 18473636
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-25
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner
  • Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft (Germany)
  • AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Auer, Richard
  • Näther, Holger
  • Schoberer, Stefan
  • Stolz, Markus

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a method for operating a motor vehicle, which comprises a high-voltage on-board electrical system and a low-voltage on-board electrical system, which are connected by means of a DC-to-DC converter. The high-voltage on-board electrical system is connected to a battery via a switching circuit, and an electromotive main drive is fed by means of the high-voltage on-board electrical system. An electrical contacting of the battery with the high-voltage on-board electrical system is terminated by means of the switching circuit, and the main drive is operated as a generator, such that electrical energy is fed into the high-voltage on-board electrical system, by means of which electrical energy the low-voltage on-board electrical system is fed via the DC-to-DC converter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 16/033 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems characterised by the use of electrical cells or batteries
  • B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
  • B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems

36.

ROOF ASSEMBLY COMPRISING PANORAMIC GLASS ELEMENT

      
Application Number EP2023072296
Publication Number 2024/061535
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-11
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Reds, Patrick

Abstract

The invention relates to a roof assembly (10) for a motor vehicle, the roof assembly comprising: at least one panoramic glass element (12); at least one roof liner element (14) which is arranged along an edge region (12r) of the panoramic glass element (12) and has a cutout portion (16) in the region of its rear edge (12r); and at least one sheet-metal element (18) which is arranged in the cutout portion (16) and is designed to be at least indirectly connected to a roof antenna (19). According to the invention, at least one clip-like coupling element (20) is arranged on the sheet-metal element (18), and at least one latching element (22) is arranged on the roof liner element (14) in the region of the cutout portion (16) in the panoramic glass element (12), which latching element corresponds to the coupling element (20) in such a way that the roof liner element (14) can be connected or is connected to the sheet-metal element (18) in the region of the cutout portion (16).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
  • H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation for use in or on road or rail vehicles

37.

PRODUCING AN INDICATOR FOR SPECIFYING THE QUALITY OF A DATA TRANSMISSION

      
Application Number EP2023075196
Publication Number 2024/061707
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-13
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Baskakow, Kerstin
  • Röttinger, Christian

Abstract

The invention relates to the production of an indicator for specifying the quality of a wireless data transmission between a transmission device, such as a motor vehicle (10) for example, and a receiving device coupled thereto, such as a backend server (20) for example. In the process, a processing signal (V) is detected which can comprise one or more messages that can specify the state of a respective functional unit (11) of the transmission device (10). The messages are provided by the respective functional unit (11) at a specified frequency or with a specified regularity. A receiving device message counter value is then determined which indicates the number of messages transmitted to the receiving device (20). A check is then carried out in order to determine whether the receiving device message counter value matches a specified comparison message counter value, which is produced on the basis of the specified frequency, and the indicator for the data transmission quality is provided on the basis of the result of the check.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 4/40 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P]

38.

COVER AND VEHICLE INTERIOR COMPONENT

      
Application Number EP2023075795
Publication Number 2024/061902
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-19
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Benliyan, Sarkis
  • Birke, Sebastian
  • Gastl, Andreas

Abstract

The invention relates to a cover (1) for a hollow space in which a belt anchor is arranged, comprising a support region (11), which is provided to bear against a surface of a vehicle interior component (100) surrounding the hollow space, wherein the support region (11) has, on its inner side facing the surface surrounding the hollow space during use, a support face, and comprising at least one opening region (12), the inner face of which, which faces the hollow space during use, is spaced apart from the support surface in a direction perpendicular thereto, wherein the support region (11) surrounds the opening region (12) in some regions and is connected to the opening region, wherein in a feed-through region (121) of the opening region (12) the support region (11) does not surround the opening region (12) and this feed-through region (121) forms the outer edge of the cover (1). The cover (1) further comprises at least two fastening elements (13), which are provided to connect the cover (1) to the hollow space in an interlocking and/or frictional manner. The invention also relates to a vehicle interior component (100) having a cover (1), and to a method for attaching a belt (2) to a vehicle interior component (100).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • B60R 13/01 - Liners for load platforms or load compartments
  • B60R 22/18 - Anchoring devices
  • B60N 2/28 - Seats readily mountable on, and dismountable from, existing seats of the vehicle
  • B60N 2/58 - Seat coverings
  • B60N 2/60 - Removable protective coverings

39.

FASTENING ELEMENT AND DECOUPLING ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18262415
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-14
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Nübling, Philipp

Abstract

A fastening element and a decoupling assembly, the fastening element for add-on parts connected to a body structure of a motor vehicle, a method for producing the de-coupling assembly and assembling it.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16F 1/373 - Springs made of material having high internal friction characterised by having a particular shape
  • F16F 15/08 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with rubber springs

40.

BATTERY ARRANGEMENT WITH AN AIR SUPPLY DEVICE, MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN AIR SUPPLY DEVICE

      
Application Number 18446781
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-09
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schieler, Oliver
  • Thurmeier, Markus

Abstract

A battery arrangement with an air supply device. The battery arrangement has a housing, at least one battery unit arranged in the housing at least one battery cell, and an air supply line as part of the air supply device. The air supply line is fluidically connected to the housing in order to supply air to the housing via the air supply line. In particular, the air supply device has a control device which is designed to control the supply of air into the housing depending on the at least one battery unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/04089 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration of gaseous reactants
  • H01M 8/0662 - Treatment of gaseous reactants or gaseous residues, e.g. cleaning
  • H01M 10/02 - Secondary cells; Manufacture thereof - Details
  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
  • H01M 50/249 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains

41.

DATA CONNECTION SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18467545
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-14
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Gronau, Hendrik
  • Roß, Tobias

Abstract

A data connection system for a vehicle is provided. The data connection system comprises an electrical charging station for the vehicle, a first adapter in the charging station, a second adapter in the vehicle, and a connection to a network. The first adapter, in operation, converts digital signals from the network into analog signals. The data connection system, in operation, relays the analog signals from the first adapter to the second adapter. The second adapter, in operation, converts the analog signals into digital signals and provides the analog signals to at least one device of the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
  • B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles

42.

CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number EP2023074832
Publication Number 2024/056567
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-11
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Gebhard, Bastian

Abstract

The invention relates to a clutch assembly comprising two shaft sections (17, 19) that can be coupled by means of a dog clutch (21), which has a slip jaw (37), which is arranged on one of the shaft sections (19) in a rotationally fixed, yet axially moveable manner, wherein, in a determined operating state, in particular in the event of an error, the slip jaw (37) is adjusted against the closing direction in a return spring motion (R). According to the invention, in order to reduce motion energy, in particular impact energy, a damping element (45) is provided, against which the slip jaw (37) stops in the return spring motion (R).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16D 11/14 - Clutches in which the members have interengaging parts with clutching members movable only axially

43.

Engineers of Optimism

      
Application Number 019000220
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-18
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Werbung; Geschäftsführung; Geschäftsorganisation; Geschäftsverwaltung; Büroarbeiten. Erziehung; Ausbildung; Unterhaltung; sportliche und kulturelle Aktivitäten. Wissenschaftliche und technologische Dienstleistungen sowie Forschungsarbeiten und diesbezügliche Designerdienstleistungen; industrielle Analyse; industrielle Forschung; Dienstleistungen eines Industriedesigners; Qualitätskontrolle; Authentifizierungsdienstleistungen; Entwurf und Entwicklung von Computerhardware und -software.

44.

MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18261627
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-13
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lendle, Reiner
  • Reich, Stefan

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a motor vehicle having a control device and at least one lighting device, which comprises several light-emitting diodes arranged to be distributed within at least one surface, wherein at least one signal light can be generated by means of the lighting device. The control device is designed to individually control the light-emitting diodes and/or several groups of the light-emitting diodes such that a contour of the signal light is dependent upon at least one item of operational information. The at least one item of operational information is at least one item of driver assistance information which describes a current operating situation and/or a current vehicle environment situation of the motor vehicle and which can be generated by means of a driver assistance system of the motor vehicle, and/or at least one item of user action information which can be generated by means of at least one operating device of the motor vehicle by a user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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
  • B60Q 1/32 - 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 vehicle sides
  • B60Q 1/34 - 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 change of drive direction

45.

COLLAPSING A DISPLAY DEVICE IN ORDER TO DEPLOY AN AIRBAG

      
Application Number 18273636
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-05
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Jakobs, Bernd

Abstract

A method is disclosed for triggering at least one airbag, in particular a passenger airbag, positioned behind or next to a display apparatus, an impact being detected and at least one airbag being triggered via a control unit, a triggering unit being triggered in addition to the at least one airbag in order to destroy the display apparatus. Furthermore, an apparatus is disclosed, in particular for use in a vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • B60R 21/013 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting collisions, impending collisions or roll-over
  • B60R 21/205 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards

46.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A LIGHTING DEVICE COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF LAMPS, LIGHTING DEVICE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023073486
Publication Number 2024/052147
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-28
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Brinkert, Dirk

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a lighting device (2) comprising a plurality of lamps (1), in which method: a plurality of trigger conditions (5) are analyzed by a controller (3), the compliance with which conditions depends on input signals (4) of the controller (3); each of the trigger conditions (5) is assigned a step list (11) of lighting-step data records (12); the relevant step list (11) specifies the control signals (29) generated by the controller (3) for controlling the lamps (1) at least when exclusively the trigger condition (5) assigned to this step list (11) is met; the relevant lighting-step data record (12) specifies a selection mask (28) indicating which ones of the lamps (1) are controlled jointly by the controller (3) during processing of this lighting-step data record (12), in order to specify, on the basis of this lighting-step data record (12), a color (13) and/or brightness (14) of the lighting of all the lamps (1) that are jointly controlled.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60Q 3/00 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
  • H05B 47/17 - Operational modes, e.g. switching from manual to automatic mode or prohibiting specific operations
  • H05B 45/20 - Controlling the colour of the light

47.

DRIVE DEVICE FOR AN ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE AXLE

      
Application Number 18262294
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-20
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Gloede, Harald

Abstract

The examples relate to a drive device for an electrified vehicle axle of a vehicle, with an electric machine which outputs via a transmission to drive shafts which lead to vehicle wheels of the vehicle axle, and with a coolant and/or lubricant module which supplies the electric machine and/or the transmission with coolant and/or lubricant. The electric machine, the transmission and the module being joined together to form an structural unit, in which the electric machine and the coolant/lubricant module may be flange-connected to the transmission in a manner to be spaced apart axially from one another, and, on its side which lies axially opposite the transmission. The electric machine having a radially protruding cantilever which bridges an axial spacing (Δx) from the coolant/lubricant module and which, at its free cantilever end, is attached in a force-transmitting manner via at least one bolt location (A) to the coolant/lubricant module, for example, to reduce operationally induced vibrations in the structural unit. In an example, at the cantilever end, a stop element may be provided with an adjustable stroke between a non-use position (N) and a supporting position (S). Before the bolt location (A) is tensioned fixedly, the stroke of the stop element can be adjusted, using up a tolerance gap, until in contact with the module supporting face, with the result that the cantilever end and the module can be braced to one another in a manner which is free from tolerance-induced component deformations.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/028 - Gearboxes; Mounting gearing therein characterised by means for reducing vibration or noise
  • B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
  • B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling

48.

EXCITER CIRCUIT FOR AN EXTERNALLY EXCITED SYNCHRONOUS MACHINE, MOTOR VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR DE-EXCITING AN EXCITER WINDING

      
Application Number 18465783
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-12
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Ruppert, Daniel

Abstract

An exciter circuit for an externally excited synchronous machine, including voltage supply terminals for a voltage supply, exciter current terminals to be connected to an exciter winding of the synchronous machine, a bridge circuit hooked up to the voltage supply terminals, a controller and a protective layout at the side with the exciter current terminals, including: a semiconductor switch switched in series with the exciter winding, and in parallel with a protective diode which is blocking in an exciter current flow direction, and a cut-off voltage decay path running in parallel with the exciter winding and having a connection point between the bridge circuit and the semiconductor switch, having at least one Zener diode layout which is blocking in the exciter current flow direction, which defines a breakdown voltage and includes at least one Zener diode. The controller opens the semiconductor switch when a rapid de-exciting signal is present.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 29/032 - Preventing damage to the motor, e.g. setting individual current limits for different drive conditions
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption

49.

BEARING CAP FOR WHEEL BEARING, WHEEL BEARING UNIT AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING A SENSOR ON A WHEEL BEARING UNIT

      
Application Number EP2023073766
Publication Number 2024/052185
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-30
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner
  • SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
  • AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Mock, Christian
  • Becker, Andreas
  • Hülz, Christian
  • Albl, Johannes
  • Frisch, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a bearing cap (1) for a wheel bearing (2) of a vehicle, comprising: a sensor receiving portion (4) that is configured to receive a sensor (7), and a fastening portion (5) that is configured to receive a fastening means (13) for fastening the sensor (7) on the bearing cap (1), wherein the sensor receiving portion (4) has a sensor receiving opening (6) that has, at an outer circumference, at least one spring portion (8) extending in the axial direction (A), which spring portion can be elastically deformed as seen in the radial direction (R) of the sensor receiving opening (6) and is configured to compensate tolerances between the sensor receiving opening (6) and the sensor (7). The invention also relates to a wheel bearing unit (14) having a bearing cap (1) according to the invention and a method (23) for installing a sensor (7) on a wheel bearing unit (14) according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 19/18 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for both radial and axial load with two or more rows of balls
  • F16C 19/52 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with devices affected by abnormal or undesired conditions

50.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A DRIVE DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND CORRESPONDING DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023073926
Publication Number 2024/047175
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-31
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Odendall, Bodo

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a drive device (1) for a motor vehicle, said drive device having an exhaust gas-producing drive assembly and an exhaust gas aftertreatment device (2) for the aftertreatment of the exhaust gas. According to the invention, for at least one exhaust gas component of the exhaust from an input material proportion of the exhaust gas component, said proportion lying upstream of the exhaust gas aftertreatment device (2), an output material proportion of the exhaust gas component lying downstream of the exhaust gas aftertreatment device (2) is ascertained using a reaction equation, wherein at least one calculation variable contained in the reaction equation is determined on the basis of the storage capacity of the exhaust gas aftertreatment device (2) for another exhaust gas component. The invention additionally relates to a drive device (1) for a motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01N 3/08 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous
  • F01N 9/00 - Electrical control of exhaust gas treating apparatus
  • F01N 13/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features
  • F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents

51.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A DRIVE DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND CORRESPONDING DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023073927
Publication Number 2024/047176
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-31
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Odendall, Bodo

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a drive device (1) for a motor vehicle, said drive device having an exhaust gas-producing drive assembly and an exhaust gas aftertreatment device (2) for the aftertreatment of the exhaust gas. According to the invention, during a normal operation of the drive device (1), a first value of an aging variable which describes the state of the exhaust gas aftertreatment device is determined for the exhaust gas aftertreatment device (2), and for at least one exhaust gas component of the exhaust from a first output material proportion of the exhaust gas component, said proportion lying downstream of the exhaust gas aftertreatment device (2), a second output material proportion is ascertained which would occur if the exhaust gas aftertreatment device (2) were replaced by another structurally identical exhaust gas aftertreatment device with a second aging variable value which differs from the first value. The invention also relates to a drive device (1) for a motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01N 3/021 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters
  • F01N 3/18 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control
  • F01N 9/00 - Electrical control of exhaust gas treating apparatus
  • F01N 11/00 - Monitoring or diagnostic devices for exhaust-gas treatment apparatus

52.

METHOD FOR THE AT LEAST PARTIALLY AUTOMATED PARKING OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18262554
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-22
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner
  • AUDI AG (Germany)
  • CARIAD SE (Germany)
Inventor
  • Paula, Simone
  • Castro Pena, Alejandra
  • Hülsermann, Alexander
  • Kretschmann, Philipp
  • Lübcke, Michael

Abstract

A method and a system for the at least partially automated parking of a motor vehicle, wherein a trajectory is provided, the motor vehicle is driven in an at least partially automated manner along the trajectory, and the trajectory is displayed on a display device with an overview map of an environment. Furthermore, by at least one camera, environment regions of the environment are captured as respective image data, at least some of which are saved allocated to the related environment regions, wherein at the time of display of the overview map, all of the image data saved up until this point in time are displayed in corresponding display regions on the overview map.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 30/06 - Automatic manoeuvring for parking
  • B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers

53.

SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICE FOR A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICE OF THIS TYPE

      
Application Number EP2023073846
Publication Number 2024/047133
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-30
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Schwantner, Bernhard

Abstract

The invention relates to a signal processing device (41) for a communication system (40), such as a BUS system. The signal processing device (41) can perform two different functions, depending on a drop in an energy supply signal (E): a communication function and an emergency operation function. In the case of the communication function, a communication-system-compliant control signal (S) can be generated by means of the signal processing device (41) for transfer as a message signal between a transmitting device (20) coupled to the signal processing device and a receiving device (30). In contrast, in the case of the emergency operation function an activation signal (A) can be generated for transfer as a supply signal between the transmitting device (20) and the receiving device (30).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
  • B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
  • H04L 12/12 - Arrangements for remote connection or disconnection of substations or of equipment thereof

54.

SHAFT-HUB CONNECTION WITH A SPLINE TOOTHING

      
Application Number 18248952
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-13
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner
  • AUDI AG (Germany)
  • Volkswagen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Frisch, Michael
  • Albl, Johannes
  • Heise, Wolfgang

Abstract

A shaft-hub connection includes a shaft and a hub which engage with one another for conjoint rotation about an axis of rotation via a first toothing and a second toothing. The first toothing has a first toothing region and a second toothing region, wherein the first toothing region and the second toothing region are, as viewed in the circumferential direction (u), arranged offset by a dimension (d) in such a way that the first toothing region engages with the second toothing via front tooth flanks as viewed in the circumferential direction (u), and the second toothing region engages with the second toothing via rear tooth flanks as viewed in the circumferential direction (u).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16D 1/10 - Quick-acting couplings in which the parts are connected by simply bringing them together axially
  • B60B 27/00 - Hubs

55.

METHOD FOR ADDING OR REMOVING A ROTOR HAVING AT LEAST ONE PERMANENT MAGNET OF A PERMANENTLY EXCITED SYNCHRONOUS MACHINE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18239653
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-29
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Straßer, Roman

Abstract

A method for adding or removing a rotor having at least one permanent magnet of a permanently excited synchronous machine in a motor vehicle, which also includes a stator having one or more stator windings, wherein the permanently excited synchronous machine and a pulse inverter connected to the one or more stator windings form a motor arrangement, wherein upon adding or removing the rotor the stator windings are energized for generating a stator field acting against the permanent magnetic field generated by the permanent magnet of the rotor by the pulse inverter in a maintenance mode, such that the forces occurring between the stator and the rotor are reduced and/or at least partly canceled.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 15/03 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies having permanent magnets
  • H02K 1/27 - Rotor cores with permanent magnets
  • H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics

56.

MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18354350
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-18
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Berger, Johann

Abstract

A motor vehicle includes a body component and a wing element pivotably coupled to the body component such that the wing element pivots relative to the body component about a pivot axis between a neutral starting position and a first pivot position. A control device of the motor vehicle detects an impending collision of the motor vehicle with a collision object located in the surroundings of the motor vehicle. Upon detecting the impending collision, the control device automatically pivots the wing element toward the body component from the neutral starting position to the first pivot position. The control device of the motor vehicle evaluates a severity of the collision and, depending upon the severity, automatically pivots the wing element away from the body component from the first pivot position to the neutral starting position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 21/0134 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting collisions, impending collisions or roll-over responsive to imminent contact with an obstacle
  • B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides
  • B60J 5/10 - Doors arranged at the vehicle rear
  • B60J 10/86 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for opening panels, e.g. doors arranged on the opening panel
  • B62D 25/12 - Parts or details thereof
  • E05B 77/12 - Automatic locking or unlocking at the moment of collision
  • E05F 15/72 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to emergency conditions, e.g. fire

57.

WHEEL BEARING UNIT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18362104
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-31
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Albl, Johannes
  • Frisch, Michael

Abstract

A wheel bearing unit for a motor vehicle, comprising a wheel hub, a wheel bearing housing and a rolling bearing by which the wheel hub is mounted rotatably in relation to the wheel bearing housing. The rolling bearing has at least one row of rolling elements which are guided on the wheel hub side in a bearing inner ring which is designed as a separate component in relation to the wheel hub and which is fixedly connected to the wheel hub. The wheel hub has a through opening with an inner toothing, via which through opening the wheel hub can be connected in a non-rotational manner to a drive journal which is provided with an external toothing.

IPC Classes  ?

58.

BRAKE SYSTEM ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18446772
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-09
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Wolfram, Christopher

Abstract

An assembly for an electrohydraulic brake system of a vehicle, including at least one brake control module which has an electronically actuated pressure supply device which, in the installed state of the assembly, is fluidically coupled to at least one wheel brake of the vehicle. The brake control module is connected to a holding device for arrangement on a vehicle body. The brake control module includes a mechanical stop device which, when the assembly is installed, is spaced apart at a distance from an adjacent vehicle component and, by interaction with the vehicle component, emits a warning signal in the event of a loss of support of the brake control module.

IPC Classes  ?

59.

EXCITER CIRCUIT FOR AN EXTERNALLY EXCITED SYNCHRONOUS MACHINE, MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR DE-EXCITATION OF AN EXCITER WINDING

      
Application Number 18455519
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-24
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Ruppert, Daniel

Abstract

An exciter circuit for an externally excited synchronous machine, comprising two voltage supply terminals for a voltage supply, two exciter current terminals configured to be connected to an exciter winding of the externally excited synchronous machine, and a bridge circuit coupled to the voltage supply terminals, a controller, a protective arrangement at a side of the exciter circuit with the exciter current terminals, wherein the protective arrangement includes a semiconductor switch switched in series with the exciter winding and a freewheeling path running in parallel with the exciter winding and having a connection point between one of the exciter current terminals and the semiconductor switch, wherein the freewheeling path has a diode which, in operation, is blocking in an exciter current flow direction, and a conversion resistor, wherein the controller, in operation, opens the semiconductor switch when a de-excitation signal is present.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 29/00 - Arrangements for regulating or controlling electric motors, appropriate for both AC and DC motors
  • H02M 3/156 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators

60.

METHOD FOR MONITORING AT LEAST ONE MOTOR VEHICLE, AND MONITORING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18251698
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-21
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Single, Ulrich

Abstract

A method for monitoring at least one motor vehicle having a vehicle system configured to guide the motor vehicle in a completely automatic manner and a communication device configured to communicate with a remote computing device outside the motor vehicle, wherein, during the completely automatic guidance of the motor vehicle by the vehicle system an item of guidance information describing the completely automatic guidance and an item of vehicle information comprising an item of location information comprising at least a current position of the motor vehicle are transmitted to the computing device. The vehicle information received by the computing device is evaluated together with an item of driving environment information, which is available in the computing device and is based on the position of the motor vehicle, to form an item of status information relating to the motor vehicle. The item of status information and is displayed to a person carrying out the monitoring on a display device. Upon receipt of an item of intervention information from the person carrying out the monitoring via an input device assigned to the display device, the intervention information is transmitted back to the motor vehicle and the motor vehicle is operated to intervene in the completely automatic guidance of the motor vehicle as described by the intervention information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles

61.

SENSOR WHEEL FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

      
Application Number 18260982
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-08
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Karcher, Rolf

Abstract

An encoder wheel for an internal combustion engine, having six indicator elements, which are arranged spaced apart from one another in the circumferential direction with respect to a rotational axis of the encoder wheel on a main body of the encoder wheel. Flanks arranged in the same direction of the indicator elements are arranged equidistantly to one another in the circumferential direction. The indicator elements each have one of three different indicator element extensions in the circumferential direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01M 15/06 - Testing internal-combustion engines by monitoring positions of pistons or cranks

62.

METHOD FOR PLACING AN EMERGENCY CALL

      
Application Number EP2023071193
Publication Number 2024/037864
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-31
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Hehn, Thorsten

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for placing an emergency call from a vehicle (10), in which method it is determined what area the vehicle (10) is presently situated in, wherein a first route (S1) and a second route (S2) which differ from one another are set up proceeding from a present position (P) of the vehicle (10) in the area that is to be determined, wherein, using provided geodata relating to boundaries (G12, G13, G23) which are assigned to in each case two immediately adjacent areas and which lie between said areas, it is checked which boundary (G12, G13, G23) is intersected first by the first route (S1) proceeding from the present position (P) and which boundary (G12, G13, 23) is intersected first by the second route (S2) proceeding from the present position (P) of the vehicle (10), wherein, if both routes (S1, S2) intersect the same boundary (G12, G13, G23), a new first route (S1) and a new second route (S2) are set up proceeding from a present position (P) of the vehicle (10), wherein, if the boundaries (G12, G13, G23) that are intersected first in each case by the two routes (S1, S2) proceeding from the present position (P) differ from one another, the area to which both boundaries (G12, G13, G23) are assigned is determined as being the area in which the vehicle (10) is presently situated, wherein the emergency call is placed depending on the determined area, wherein a country, a state, a province, a territory generally recognized under international law, and/or a body of water, for example a sea, an ocean, a lake and/or a river, is provided and/or taken into consideration as an area.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
  • G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
  • G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium

63.

ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE

      
Application Number 18356400
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-21
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bäder, Dirk
  • Grabowski, Michael

Abstract

An energy storage device for a motor vehicle with a protective device for protecting at least one battery cell of the energy storage device. The energy storage device includes at least one component made of a plastic material. The component is part of the protective device and the plastic material comprises a superabsorbent material, so that the at least one component is designed to absorb liquid. The component is also assigned an additional function that differs from the absorption of liquid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • 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

64.

BATTERY ARRANGEMENT HAVING VIBRATION-DAMPED COVER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BATTERY ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18365314
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-04
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Beck, Wolfgang
  • Riedmann, Thomas

Abstract

A battery arrangement for a motor vehicle, includes a battery housing having a housing tray that provides a receiving area for receiving at least one battery module, and having a housing cover that is arranged on the housing tray. The battery arrangement has at least one battery component arranged in the battery housing and at a distance to the housing cover. At least one felt element for vibration damping of mechanical vibrations of the housing cover is arranged between the housing cover and the battery component, so that the at least one felt element abuts the housing cover and the at least one battery component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/242 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
  • H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
  • H01M 50/249 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • H01M 50/258 - Modular batteries; Casings provided with means for assembling
  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
  • H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
  • 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 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling

65.

Grand Luxe

      
Application Number 018988658
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-21
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
  • 28 - Games; toys; sports equipment

Goods & Services

Wissenschaftliche, Forschungs-, Navigations-, Vermessungs-, fotografische, Film-, audiovisuelle, optische, Wäge-, Mess-, Signal-, Detektions-, Prüf-, Kontroll-, Rettungs- und Unterrichtsapparate und -instrumente; Apparate und Instrumente zum Leiten, Schalten, Umwandeln, Speichern, Regeln oder Kontrollieren der Verteilung oder Nutzung von Elektrizität; Geräte und Instrumente zur Aufzeichnung, Übertragung, Wiedergabe oder Verarbeitung von Ton, Bild oder Daten; aufgezeichnete und herunterladbare Medien, Computersoftware, leere digitale oder analoge Aufzeichnungs- und Speichermedien; Mechaniken für geldbetätigte Apparate; Registrierkassen, Rechengeräte; Computer und Computerperipheriegeräte; Taucheranzüge, Tauchermasken, Ohrstöpsel für Taucher, Nasenklemmen für Taucher und Schwimmer, Taucherhandschuhe, Atemgeräte zum Tauchen; Feuerlöschgeräte; Brillenetuis; Brillenfassungen, -gestelle; Elektronische Publikationen [herunterladbar]. Fahrzeuge, Fahrzeugteile und -zubehör; Apparate zur Beförderung auf dem Lande, in der Luft oder auf dem Wasser. Bekleidungsstücke, Schuhwaren, Kopfbedeckungen. Spiele, Spielwaren und Spielzeug; Videospielgeräte; Turn- und Sportartikel; Christbaumschmuck.

66.

UNDERTRAY COMPONENT WITH A SENSOR DEVICE, AND BATTERY ARRANGEMENT WITH SUCH AN UNDERTRAY COMPONENT

      
Application Number 18264943
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-24
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Rausch, Julius
  • Stoll, Oliver

Abstract

An underbody component for a motor vehicle, with a plate element which has a lower side and an upper side; at least one supporting element arranged on the upper side of the plate element, which is intended to support the plate element against a vehicle side structure and to space it apart. The supporting element is also designed as a partition, which divides the area above the plate element into multiple chambers; a sensor device which is intended to detect intrusion of the plate element into at least one of the chambers caused by an external force action on the lower side.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
  • H01M 50/249 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
  • 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

67.

METHOD FOR CARRYING OUT A CHARGING PROCESS USING AN ENERGY STORE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AND CHARGING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18366751
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-08
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Neudecker, Ansgar

Abstract

A method for carrying out a charging process using an energy store of a motor vehicle. The motor vehicle can be connected to an intermediate store coupled to an energy source in order to carry out the charging process. A relationship between at least one situation parameter, a charging power and an efficiency of the charging process is provided, a value of the situation parameter is determined, and at least if the charging process is to be carried out using the intermediate store according to a predetermined criterion, the charging process is carried out.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60L 58/24 - 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

68.

POWER ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH BUSBARS AND METHOD FOR THEIR FABRICATION

      
Application Number 18447249
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-09
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Söhnle, Benjamin

Abstract

The disclosure relates to power electronic devices with busbars and a method for their fabrication. In particular, the disclosure relates to the connection of semiconductor power modules and intermediate circuit capacitor in a commutation cell of an inverter of an electrically powered motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/02 - Soldered or welded connections
  • H01G 2/00 - CAPACITORS; CAPACITORS, RECTIFIERS, DETECTORS, SWITCHING DEVICES, LIGHT-SENSITIVE OR TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE DEVICES OF THE ELECTROLYTIC TYPE - Details of capacitors not covered by a single one of groups
  • H01R 43/02 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for soldered or welded connections

69.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CUSTOMIZING A VEHICLE FUNCTION

      
Application Number 18257711
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-23
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Newman, John
  • Herrler, Stefan
  • Wittmann, Felix

Abstract

The present disclosure is concerned with a Method and System for customizing a vehicle function. The System comprises a developer platform with an application programming interface, API, to create content for at least one predefined vehicle function, wherein the developer platform is configured to transmit the created content to a content server, the content server configured to receive and store the created content, a mobile device comprising an application, wherein the application is configured to access the content server and provide the stored content of the content server for selection; and a vehicle configured to receive selected content and customize the vehicle function with the received content.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
  • G06F 8/30 - Creation or generation of source code
  • H04L 67/56 - Provisioning of proxy services

70.

METHOD FOR PREVENTING A VOICE FROM BEING INTERCEPTED

      
Application Number 18258094
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-01
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bock, Florian
  • Grabowski, Michael

Abstract

The invention present disclosure relates to a method for preventing the voice of at least one person in a vehicle from being intercepted. At least one loudspeaker in the vehicle is activated, wherein the at least one loudspeaker is used to generate audio signals which have at least one frequency that is higher than the threshold frequency for sound that is audible to the at least one person, and the audio signals are used to interfere with the reception of a signal by means of at least one microphone when the at least one person uses their voice to articulate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04K 3/00 - Jamming of communication; Counter-measures

71.

COOLING MODULE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE FOR COOLING A DRIVE UNIT OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18264828
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-22
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Szénási, László Zoltán
  • Ádám, Attila

Abstract

A cooling module for a motor vehicle for cooling at least one drive unit of the motor vehicle, having a cooling module housing which has a coolant reservoir for providing a liquid or gaseous cooling medium; a first interface unit for accommodating a predetermined pump unit; a second interface unit for accommodating a predetermined filter unit; and a third interface unit for accommodating a predetermined heat exchange unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01P 5/10 - Pumping liquid coolant; Arrangements of coolant pumps

72.

TRANSIENT DETECTION IN A HIGH-VOLTAGE NETWORK OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18447245
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-09
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Behrooz, Samy
  • Bruckhuber, Michael

Abstract

A method for detecting a transient of a voltage damper of an electric vehicle, wherein an electric vehicle is provided, having a voltage network and a voltage damper connected to the voltage network, and a measurement device connected to the voltage network detects a transient produced by the voltage damper as a result of a loading, a method for designing a voltage component of a voltage network of an electric vehicle, and a device for loading a voltage damper of an electric vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or s the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
  • B60G 17/08 - Characteristics of fluid dampers
  • G01R 19/00 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof

73.

METHOD FOR ADAPTING THE DRIVING PERFORMANCE OF A VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18447253
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-09
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Prochazka, Philipp

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a method for adapting the driving performance of a vehicle, including: saving a definition of a desired driving performance of a vehicle in a memory of a drive controller of the vehicle, saving a definition of a base driving resistance of the vehicle in the memory of the drive controller of the vehicle, saving a definition of a behavior of a drive motor of the vehicle, including an engine speed/power correlation of the drive motor, in the memory of the drive controller of the vehicle, calculating a required nominal drive power of the vehicle needed to achieve the desired driving performance, and regulating current drive power of the vehicle according to the nominal drive power calculated by the drive controller. The disclosure further relates to a drive controller as well as a vehicle having a drive controller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 30/188 - Controlling power parameters of the driveline, e.g. determining the required power
  • B60W 40/02 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to ambient conditions
  • B60W 10/04 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units

74.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18366879
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-08
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner
  • VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
  • AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Stolz, Markus
  • Wintzheimer, Oliver

Abstract

A method for operating a transportation vehicle having a high-voltage on-board electrical system and a low-voltage on-board electrical system connected by a DC-to-DC converter. The high-voltage on-board electrical system is connected by a switching unit to a battery unit having two subregions able to be connected electrically in series and electrically in parallel by an interconnection unit. In the method, the switching unit is opened, and the subregions are connected electrically in parallel by the interconnection unit. Electrical energy is channeled from the high-voltage on-board electrical system to the low-voltage on-board electrical system by the DC-to-DC converter reducing the voltage of the high-voltage on-board electrical system. In response to the voltage of the high-voltage on-board electrical system differing from the voltage present at the battery unit by no more than a tolerance value, the switching unit is closed. Also disclosed is a transportation vehicle and a computer program product.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • H02M 3/158 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load

75.

INTERIOR FITTINGS ARRANGEMENT FOR AN INTERIOR OF A VEHICLE AND VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023065878
Publication Number 2024/032950
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-14
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Staab, Dominik
  • Weber, Roland
  • Kuhlmann, Heiko
  • Däsch, Markus

Abstract

The invention relates to an interior fittings arrangement (1) for an interior of a vehicle, comprising a storage element (4) providing a substantially horizontal rest and storage area (5), and an out-flow element, wherein, in order to provide a directed utility air flow (16), the out-flow element has a first out-flow opening (9), in particular provided on a rear edge of the rest and storage area (5) and having at least one, in particular at least substantially horizontal first air out-flow direction (10) pointing over the rest and storage area (5), and a second out-flow opening (11), in particular provided at least on a front edge of the rest and storage area (5) and having at least one second air out-flow direction (12) deviating from the first air out-flow direction (10), in particular the horizontal, in particular at least partially pointing upwards, wherein air flows exiting from the first and the second out-flow opening (9, 11) hit one another, depending on the air out-flow directions (10, 12), to form the utility air flow (16), and the out-flow element also has an adjusting device (13) for adjusting a flow strength from the out-flow openings (9, 11) and thereby a flow direction (15) of the utility air flow (16).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/24 - Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant
  • B60H 1/34 - Nozzles; Air-diffusers
  • B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof

76.

Emergency call method with low consumption of spectral resources

      
Application Number 18230780
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-07
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Hehn, Thorsten

Abstract

A method for issuing an emergency call, in which a backend server receives emergency call data from a vehicle via a wireless connection provided by a communication unit of the vehicle and sends an emergency call for the vehicle to a control center based on the received emergency call data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 76/50 - Connection management for emergency connections
  • G08B 25/00 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems

77.

FUEL CELL STACK WITH COMPRESSIBLE FABRIC STRUCTURE

      
Application Number 18257280
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-07
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Gretzer, Markus
  • Kluy, Norbert

Abstract

A fuel cell stack is provided comprising a plurality of fuel cells stacked on top of one another along a stacking direction. At least one of the fuel cells comprises at least one compressible fabric structure, having a spring function with a spring constant. With the spring function, a change in length of the fuel cell along the stacking direction can be equalized by an opposite and negative change in length of the compressible fabric structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/248 - Means for compression of the fuel cell stacks
  • H01M 8/0202 - Collectors; Separators, e.g. bipolar separators; Interconnectors

78.

MOTOR VEHICLE WITH AN AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ON A PILLAR-LIKE FRAME ELEMENT OF A VEHICLE BODY

      
Application Number EP2023068697
Publication Number 2024/028038
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-06
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Trigueros Morera De La Vall, Francisco

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle (10) with a vehicle interior (12), a plurality of vehicle seats (18) arranged in the vehicle interior (12), pillar-like frame elements (14) of a vehicle body (16) which are each arranged laterally to the vehicle interior (12), more particularly B-pillar elements, wherein in or on a relevant pillar-like frame element (14), a respective tubular air conditioning unit (20) with a evaporator element (22) and a heating element (24) is arranged, and the air conditioning unit (20) has an air outlet (26) through which interior air (IL) flows into the air conditioning unit (20), wherein the air inlet (26) is arranged above the evaporator element (22) and above the heating element (24) such that air to be conditioned by means of the air conditioning unit (20) flows in the air conditioning unit from the top downwards.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • B60H 1/24 - Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant
  • B62D 25/04 - Door pillars

79.

BATTERY MODULE HAVING A CELL SEPARATING ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BATTERY MODULE

      
Application Number 18357296
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-24
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Staudenmaier, Sascha

Abstract

A battery module with a cell stack which has a plurality of battery cells arranged next to one another in a stacking direction, the battery cells include a first and a second battery cell which are arranged adjacent to one another in the stacking direction. A cell separating element for electrical and thermal insulation of the first and second battery cells from one another is arranged at least between the first and second battery cells, and the cell separating element rests flat on the first and second battery cell. A frictional connection is present between the cell separating element and at least the first battery cell, which connection counteracts a relative movement of the at least one first battery cell and the cell separating element perpendicular to the stacking direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/293 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by the material
  • H01M 10/658 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by thermal insulation or shielding
  • H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
  • H01M 50/264 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders with fastening means, e.g. locks for cells or batteries, e.g. straps, tie rods or peripheral frames

80.

DRIVE TRAIN FOR A VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023070955
Publication Number 2024/028214
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-28
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Arbesmeier, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive train for a vehicle, preferably for a purely electrically driven vehicle, the drive train having an electric machine (3) and having an axle unit (5), the electric machine (3) being in torque-transmitting torque connection with the axle unit (5) by means of a gearbox arrangement (11). According to the invention, the gearbox arrangement (11) has a first partial gearbox mechanism and a second partial gearbox mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
  • F16H 1/02 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion without gears having orbital motion

81.

RS 3

      
Application Number 231564300
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-05
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles

Goods & Services

(1) Automobiles; structural parts for automobiles; bicycles.

82.

SCREW NUT HAVING SCREW CAGE

      
Application Number 18256966
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-15
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Baier, Sebastian

Abstract

A screw nut with a screw cage made of metal sheet, which includes a holding section securing the screw nut and a clamping section supporting the holding section. The holding section is configured with a circumferentially closed opening in which the screw nut is arranged in a rotationally fixed manner. The opening comprises multiple lugs configured as metal sheet passages which are in contact with the lateral torque transmissions surfaces of the screw nut.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 37/04 - Devices for fastening nuts to surfaces, e.g. sheets, plates
  • F16B 2/24 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material of metal

83.

BATTERY MODULE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BATTERY MODULE WITH A COOLING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18336178
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-16
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Hu, Wenkun

Abstract

A battery module with a cooling device, which has multiple battery cells arranged next to one another in a first direction. The cooling device has at least one cooling unit, which is arranged between at least a first and a second battery cell arranged adjacent in the first direction. The cooling unit has a first wall and a second wall, and a first intermediate space through which a coolant can flow and which is delimited by the first and second walls in relation to the first direction. The first wall is formed from a first material, and the second wall is formed from a second material that is different from the first material. The first material has a higher thermal conductivity than the second material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/6557 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange arranged between the cells
  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
  • H01M 10/6567 - Liquids

84.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A BRAKING SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND CORRESPONDING BRAKING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18348668
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-07
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Förster, Kilian
  • Müller, Frank

Abstract

A method for operating a braking system for a motor vehicle, including a service brake unit and the service brake unit is activated to generate a brake force on a wheel axle of the motor vehicle at least temporarily as a function of a setting of an operating element. The generation of the brake force is performed using a calibration data set stored in a control unit of the braking system. An identifier stored in the operating element is transmitted to the control unit and used for a compatibility check. If the compatibility check is successful, a configuration of the operating element takes place and a generic data set stored in the control unit is used as the calibration data set and an operating element-specific data set stored in the operating element is transmitted to the control unit and used as a calibration data set after the transmission.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systems; Signal devices

85.

CRASH-ENERGY-ABSORBING ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN MOTOR VEHICLE, AND DEFORMATION ELEMENT

      
Application Number EP2023067464
Publication Number 2024/022703
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-27
Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Rausch, Julius

Abstract

The invention relates to a crash-energy-absorbing assembly (100) for an electrically driven motor vehicle, comprising: - a traction battery (120) disposed in the region of the body floor (110); - a side sill (130) disposed laterally next to the traction battery (120); and - a deformation element (140), which is disposed in a free space (S) between the traction battery (120) and the side sill (130) and, in the event of a side impact, absorbs the acting impact energy (F) while being supported on the traction battery (120); wherein the deformation element (140) is in the form of a plastics component having a main body formed from particle foam and having a continuous fiber reinforcement (143) applied to the main body. The invention also relates to a correspondingly designed deformation element (140).

IPC Classes  ?

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

86.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM WITH A SUPERCRITICALLY OPERATING REFRIGERANT, REFRIGERATION SYSTEM, AND MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023069163
Publication Number 2024/022803
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-11
Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Rebinger, Christian
  • Rottenkolber, Helmut
  • Schroeder, Dirk

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (500) for operating a refrigeration system (10) with a supercritically operating refrigerant, wherein the refrigeration system (10) can be operated in a first operating mode (BM1), in particular a controlled supercooling mode, or in a second operating mode (BM2), in particular a controlled high-pressure mode, wherein the method (500) comprises the following steps: setting (S501) a lower pressure limit (PGun) and an upper pressure limit (PGob) such that the absolute value of the difference (DPG) between the upper pressure limit (PGob) and the lower pressure limit (PGun) is greater than (1), in particular greater than (5), preferably approximately (10); determining or detecting (S502) a refrigerant pressure (Pkm_HD) on the high pressure side and/or a refrigerant temperature on the high pressure side; comparing (S503) the refrigerant pressure (Pkm_HD) with the lower pressure limit (PGun) or/and the upper pressure limit (PGob); operating the refrigeration system (10) in the first operating mode (BM1) or in the second operating mode (BM2) depending on the comparison (S503) of the determined or detected refrigerant pressure (Pkm_HD) with the lower pressure limit (PGun) or/and the upper pressure limit (PGob). The invention also relates to a refrigeration system comprising a control device for carrying out the method (500) and to a motor vehicle comprising such a refrigeration system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25B 9/02 - Compression machines, plants or systems, in which the refrigerant is air or other gas of low boiling point using vortex effect
  • F25B 9/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems, in which the refrigerant is air or other gas of low boiling point
  • F25B 40/00 - Subcoolers, desuperheaters or superheaters
  • F25B 49/02 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices for compression type machines, plants or systems

87.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BIPOLAR PLATE STRAND, METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BIPOLAR PLATE, AND DEVICE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE METHOD

      
Application Number 18005038
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-18
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Böhm, Daniel
  • Gretzer, Markus
  • Heuberger, Eva
  • Weberpals, Jan-Philipp

Abstract

A method for producing a bipolar plate strand comprises: providing of the unipolar plate strands; moving of the unipolar plate strands in the direction of a roll gap of a roll pair provided with roll structures of a rolling device; sending of a laser beam of a laser device onto a rotating mirrored polygon wheel, so that the laser beam is directed at a plurality of individual positions of a surface of one or both of the unipolar plate strands and the individual positions are thus heated to a joining temperature immediately before or upon entry of the unipolar plate strands in the roll gap; and joining of the unipolar plate strands at least at one of the individual positions of the surface to form a bipolar plate strand upon transporting of the unipolar plate strands through the roll gap under the action of pressure. A method for production of a bipolar plate as well as a device to implement the method are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/0297 - Arrangements for joining electrodes, reservoir layers, heat exchange units or bipolar separators to each other
  • B23K 26/24 - Seam welding
  • B23K 26/70 - Auxiliary operations or equipment

88.

MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING A FIRST DRIVE MACHINE AND A SECOND DRIVE MACHINE CONFIGURED AS AN ELECTRIC MACHINE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18358852
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-25
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Paßler, Manuel

Abstract

A motor vehicle includes a control device that controls such that a first drive machine propels, while a second drive machine operates as a generator, and a load point of the first drive machine is increased by an amount that is bounded by a first limit value chosen such that, when a driving torque of the first drive machine is reduced to zero, while the amount is set at the first limit value and at a same time a motor slip control of the motor vehicle is not active, a destabilization of the motor vehicle occurs in a first test driving situation and no destabilization of the motor vehicle occurs in a second test driving situation, wherein a coefficient of friction of a static friction between tires of the motor vehicle and a roadway is between 0.4 and 0.9, or and the coefficient of friction is between 0.9 and 1.1.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 50/02 - Ensuring safety in case of control system failures, e.g. by diagnosing, circumventing or fixing failures
  • B60W 20/13 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand in order to prevent overcharging or battery depletion
  • 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 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
  • B60W 50/038 - Limiting the input power, torque or speed

89.

MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING AN EXTERNALLY EXCITED SYNCHRONOUS MACHINE

      
Application Number 18358863
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-25
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Ruppert, Daniel

Abstract

A motor vehicle, having an externally excited synchronous machine and an inverter associated with the synchronous machine and connected to a high-voltage network and an exciter circuit associated with the synchronous machine to energize an exciter winding of the synchronous machine, comprising a power electronics layout having at least one intermediate circuit capacitor at the high-voltage network side, wherein the motor vehicle comprises a cooling device for cooling the power electronics layout and a voltage surge protection circuit is associated with the intermediate circuit capacitor, comprising at least one varistor, which becomes electrically conducting by the voltage imposed on it when a voltage threshold value is exceeded, wherein at least the one varistor of the voltage surge protection circuit forms part of an exciter module comprising the exciter circuit and a housing, which is thermally coupled to a cooling element of the cooling device for cooling the exciter module.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics

90.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE, MOTOR VEHICLE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT

      
Application Number EP2023064646
Publication Number 2024/022650
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-01
Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Treffer, Ulrich

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a motor vehicle (2) which has at least two axles (4, 6), specifically a front axle (4) and a rear axle (6), which has a brake system (8) with at least four wheel brakes, specifically two front wheel brakes (10) which are arranged on the front axle (4) and two rear wheel brakes (12) which are arranged on the rear axle (6), and which has a data processing device (14), wherein by means of the data processing device (14) a braking-force distribution is specified, wherein by means of the braking-force distribution a front braking-force portion is specified for the front wheel brakes (10) and a rear braking-force portion is specified for the wheel brakes (12), wherein the braking-force distribution is adjusted to improve an NVH curve of the vehicle (2) when by means of the data processing device (14) it is determined that a specified condition is met for an audible relaxation of strain in the motor vehicle (2), and wherein the braking-force distribution is adjusted by reducing the front braking-force portion and increasing the rear braking-force portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60T 8/1766 - Proportioning of brake forces according to vehicle axle loads, e.g. front to rear of vehicle
  • B60T 8/26 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force characterised by producing differential braking between front and rear wheels

91.

METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN UPDATE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023068011
Publication Number 2024/022732
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-30
Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Frank, Stefan
  • Hagg, Stefan
  • Kleinert, André Oliver

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for providing an update for a motor vehicle (1) and to a system (3) for carrying out the method. The method comprises: providing (S1) equipment data (10) that describes which control devices (4) the motor vehicle (1) is equipped with and the software version with which the respective control device (4) is currently operated, for an external calculation device (2); by means of the external calculation device (2), selecting (S2) all update units (12) relevant for the motor vehicle (1) from a complete software list (11), in which a currently provided software version is entered for each control device (4) potentially comprised by the motor vehicle (1), taking into consideration the provided equipment data (10); by means of the external calculation device (2), determining (S3) update sequence data (14) describing a sequence of installation of the selected update units (12) in the motor vehicle (1) by applying a sequence determination criterion (13) to the selected update units (12); and providing (S4) the selected update units (12) and the determined update sequence data (14) for the motor vehicle (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 8/65 - Updates
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric

92.

UNDERBODY CLADDING ELEMENT, MOTOR VEHICLE BODY SHELL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN UNDERBODY CLADDING ELEMENT

      
Application Number EP2023070248
Publication Number 2024/022961
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-21
Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner
  • AUDI AG (Germany)
  • VOLKSWAGEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Heinrich, Maximilian
  • Schmidt, Jürgen
  • Demmer, Viktor
  • Fliege, Ingo

Abstract

The invention relates to an underbody cladding element (5) for a motor vehicle, more particularly an electric motor vehicle, wherein the underbody cladding element (5) comprises a main body (8) which is made of at least one base material and is at least substantially flat, wherein the underbody cladding element (5), integrated in the main body (8), comprises at least one prefabricated structure element (9) which consists of a ductile and stiffening reinforcement material and which at least substantially completely passes through the main body (8) in at least one structure direction (10).

IPC Classes  ?

93.

Active Coach

      
Application Number 018979404
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-29
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
  • 44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services

Goods & Services

Scientific apparatus and instruments; Research apparatus and instruments; Navigation apparatus and instruments; Surveying apparatus and instruments; Photographic apparatus and instruments; Cinematographic machines and apparatus; Audiovisual apparatus; Optical apparatus and instruments; Weighing apparatus and instruments; Measuring apparatus and instruments; Signalling apparatus and instruments; Detecting apparatus and instruments; Testing apparatus and instruments; Inspecting apparatus and instruments; Life saving apparatus and equipment; Teaching apparatus and instruments; Apparatus and instruments for conducting the distribution of electricity; Apparatus and instruments for switching the use of electricity; Apparatus and instruments for transforming electricity; Apparatus and instruments for accumulating and storing electricity; Apparatus and instruments for regulating the use of electricity; Apparatus and instruments for regulating the distribution of electricity; Apparatus and instruments for controlling the use of electricity; Apparatus and instruments for controlling the distribution of electricity; Recording apparatus; Apparatus for broadcasting sound, data or images; Apparatus for the reproduction of images; Sound reproduction apparatus; Peripheral devices for data reproduction; Audio processing apparatus; Apparatus for the processing of images; Data processing apparatus; Media content; Downloadable media; Computer software; Blank analogue recording media; Digital recording media; Digital storage media; Blank analogue storage media; Coin-operated mechanisms; Cash registers; Calculating devices; Computers; Computer peripheral devices; Diving suits; Divers' masks; Divers' nose clips; Nose clips for divers and swimmers; Gloves for divers; Breathing apparatus for underwater swimming; Fire extinguishers; Spectacle cases; Spectacle frames; Electronic publications, downloadable. Scientific services; Technological services; Provision of research services; Illustration services (design); Industrial research; Industrial design; Quality control and authentication services; Design and development of computer hardware; Design, development and programming of computer software. Medical services; Animal healthcare services; Hygienic and beauty care; Agriculture services; Aquaculture services; Horticulture; Forestry services.

94.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE INFORMATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18003722
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-07
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lerzer, Jürgen
  • Dalke, Christoph
  • Junge, Thomas
  • Endres, Daniel

Abstract

A method of operating an information system of a vehicle, in which a processor subsystem of a system on a chip (SoC) of the information system of the vehicle executes a system partition of the SoC and a vehicle infotainment partition (IVI) of the SoC. A functional system of the system partition produces a graphical operating element and locates the graphical operating element in a composition plane of a main compositor of the information system, which plane is at the front relative to a user's sight line. A touch-sensitive display screen which is functionally connected to the SoC is arranged centrally in the vehicle to display a display content which is provided by the main compositor and includes the graphical operating element. The described examples relate to an information system for a vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs

95.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY, ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18044600
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-22
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Ruppert, Daniel

Abstract

A method for producing an electronic assembly including providing at least one electrical power module, providing a heat sink having at least one flat depression in at least one side and applying a further copper layer in the flat depression, or providing a heat sink and applying a further copper layer to form a flat depression, or providing a heat sink having at least one flat depression in at least one side, wherein a further copper layer is applied in the depression, arranging the copper layer of the carrier element on the further copper layer, and connecting the copper layer to the further copper layer to fasten the electrical power module on the heat sink.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 23/46 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups

96.

MOTOR UNIT HAVING A LUBRICANT CIRCUIT

      
Application Number 18354420
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-18
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Greiter, Ivo

Abstract

A motor unit is provided having an electric motor and a transmission, which are mechanically joined together and arranged in a housing, wherein the motor unit comprises a lubricant circuit, which lubricates the electric motor and the transmission, wherein a lubricant pump is provided, having an outlet and at least two inlets for lubricant. Furthermore, a lubricant sump is provided, which is arranged beneath the electric motor and/or the transmission in the housing during use, having at least two suction points. A method is also provided for the circulation of lubricant in a motor unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling

97.

SINGLE-CHIP SYSTEM, METHOD FOR OPERATING A SINGLE-CHIP SYSTEM, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18470176
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-19
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Klein, Markus
  • Zawadzki, Kamil
  • Ahn, Changsup
  • Gruber, Hans Georg

Abstract

Single-chip system, having multiple computing units, in particular computer cores and/or CPUs, at least one input/output unit, a memory unit, and an input/output control unit that coordinates the communication between the computing units and the at least one input/output unit, wherein the single-chip system further has an attack detection unit, produced as hardware, that is connected by means of a hardware signal connection to at least the input/output control unit as a component of the single-chip system and evaluates input signals received from the input/output control unit for a rule infringement in a set of attack detection rules, which rule infringement needs to be logged and/or responded to with at least one measure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 21/76 - Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer to assure secure computing or processing of information in application-specific integrated circuits [ASIC] or field-programmable devices, e.g. field-programmable gate arrays [FPGA] or programmable logic devices [PLD]
  • G06F 21/55 - Detecting local intrusion or implementing counter-measures

98.

METHOD TO PROVIDE A PERSONALIZED SOUND IN A VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2022069974
Publication Number 2024/017452
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-18
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Drexler, Jörg
  • Newman, John

Abstract

The invention is concerned with a method to provide a personalized sound in a vehicle (1) comprising: providing (S1) personalized sound data (10) describing a sound and a sound output condition (12); providing (S2) event data (13) describing an event of the vehicle (1) and/or with relation to the vehicle (1) and/or a user of the vehicle (1); verifying (S3) if the event triggers an output of the sound by comparing the provided event data (13) to the sound output condition (12) according to the provided personalized sound data (10); verifying (S4) that a current state of the vehicle (1) allows the output of the sound by performing a sound prioritization check (15); and if the event triggers the output of the sound and the output is allowed, outputting (S10) the sound according to the personalized sound data (10) by a multimedia output device (4) in the vehicle (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 3/12 - Circuits for transducers for distributing signals to two or more loudspeakers
  • B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention

99.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING WITH A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18256743
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-22
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner Audi AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Franke, Christoph
  • Konradt, Kevin

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a system and a method for communicating with a motor vehicle. The method comprises providing a social media interface for the motor vehicle on a specified vehicle fleet server, wherein a communication is provided via a social media application through the social media interface, receiving a message from a mobile terminal through the social media interface, ascertaining a vehicle function call from the message by an interpretation program, wherein semantics of the message are interpreted by in order to ascertain the vehicle function call, carrying out the ascertained vehicle function call in the motor vehicle, and sending a response message from the vehicle fleet server to the mobile terminal if, as a response to the vehicle function call, the vehicle fleet server obtains a vehicle parameter from the motor vehicle, wherein the response message is generated depending on the obtained vehicle parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 67/125 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks involving control of end-device applications over a network
  • H04L 51/02 - User-to-user messaging in packet-switching networks, transmitted according to store-and-forward or real-time protocols, e.g. e-mail using automatic reactions or user delegation, e.g. automatic replies or chatbot-generated messages
  • H04L 51/52 - User-to-user messaging in packet-switching networks, transmitted according to store-and-forward or real-time protocols, e.g. e-mail for supporting social networking services

100.

MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING A STEERING MEANS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A FEEDBACK TORQUE FOR THE STEERING MEANS

      
Application Number 18339270
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-22
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Agostini, Johannes
  • Cannon, Shane

Abstract

A motor vehicle having a steering mechanism rotatably mounted around a steering axis, the steering angle of at least one of the wheels of the motor vehicle is changeable. A feedback actuator, and a control unit, and a feedback torque with respect to the steering axis can be applied to the steering mechanism by the feedback actuator. The control unit is configured to specify the feedback torque as a function of feedback data provided to the control unit. The feedback data are wheel sensor data of at least one wheel sensor of the motor vehicle respectively arranged in or on at least one of the wheels and/or roadway sensor data of at least one roadway sensor of the motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 6/00 - Arrangements for automatically controlling steering depending on driving conditions sensed and responded to, e.g. control circuits
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