A stator for an electric machine is disclosed. The stator comprises a stator core comprising a number of stator slots extending through an axial end surface of the stator core and a number of wire windings arranged in the stator slots. The stator further comprises a sealing arranged against the axial end surface of the stator core such that the sealing covers at least a section of the axial end surface located radially inside the wire windings. The present disclosure further relates to an electric machine, a vehicle comprising an electric machine, and a method of assembling a stator for an electric machine.
H02K 9/197 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil in which the rotor or stator space is fluid-tight, e.g. to provide for different cooling media for rotor and stator
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
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Method and Control Device for Controlling Regenerative Braking in a Vehicle
A control device and a method for controlling a vehicle is provided. The vehicle comprises an energy storage device, an electric motor, and at least one service brake configured to brake a vehicle wheel. The method comprises, in case it is predicted that the energy storage device will have an insufficient capacity for a desired regenerative braking power during an upcoming braking event, applying a braking force by activating the service brake. The service brake is activated either simultaneously with application of a propulsion force by the electric motor, or in a plurality of consecutive brake phases during which a propulsion by the electric motor is temporarily interrupted, the brake phases separated by a vehicle acceleration phase during which a propulsion force is applied by the electric motor.
A method of diagnosing an operational performance of a combustion engine assembly is disclosed, the combustion engine assembly comprising a combustion engine, and an exhaust system. The exhaust system comprises a SCR catalyst and a NOx sensor arranged downstream of the SCR catalyst. The method comprises the steps of providing a first NOx value (v1) using the NOx sensor during a supply period (p1) of an exhaust additive, providing a second NOx value (v2) using the NOx sensor during a stop period (p2) of a supply of exhaust additive, and diagnosing the operational performance of the combustion engine assembly based on a ratio between the first and second NOx values (v1, v2). The present disclosure further relates to a computer program, a computer-readable medium, a control arrangement, a combustion engine assembly, and a vehicle.
F02D 41/22 - Safety or indicating devices for abnormal conditions
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F01N 11/00 - Monitoring or diagnostic devices for exhaust-gas treatment apparatus
A method for determining the association of a sensor device with a battery unit. A first circuit includes a first battery unit. A second circuit includes a second battery unit. An electric current limiting device connects the circuits to one another. A first sensor device detects a voltage or a current associated with one of the first and second battery units while a second sensor device detects a voltage or a current associated with the other one of the first and second battery units. The method includes activating an electrical energy consumer or an electrical energy producer of the first circuit, and upon detection of a voltage change or a current change by one of the first and second sensor devices, determining that the one of the first and second sensor devices which detects a voltage change or a current change is associated with the first battery unit.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H01M 50/583 - Devices or arrangements for the interruption of current in response to current, e.g. fuses
5.
A METHOD AND AN ARRANGEMENT FOR SIGNAL TRANSMISSION BETWEEN A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICAL UNITS
A method for a process of signal transmission between a plurality of electrical units, wherein the method comprises: electrically interconnecting the plurality of electrical units by way of a plurality of electrical junction blocks, each electrical junction block of the plurality of electrical junction blocks comprising one or more terminals. An arrangement for signal transmission between a plurality of electrical units, wherein the arrangement comprises a plurality of electrical junction blocks for electrically interconnecting the plurality of electrical units, and wherein each electrical junction block of the plurality of electrical junction blocks comprises one or more terminals.
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
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
A busbar comprising two or three more sheet-shaped conductors, wherein said conductors overlap each other and define an elongated body having a central channel, and wherein the conductors are separated by an electric isolation, and wherein each conductor has a surface exposed to the channel, and wherein the area of said surface of each conductor is equal the area of said surface of each of the other conductors.
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
H01B 5/00 - Non-insulated conductors or conductive bodies characterised by their form
An electric rotating machine comprising a stator, a rotor rotatable about an axis of rotation in relation to the stator, a rotor compartment holding the rotor, a fluid system for cooling one or more of the rotor and stator and a fluid-guiding member having a front and a back. The front of the fluid-guiding member faces the rotor compartment while the back of the fluid-guiding member faces away from the rotor compartment. The fluid-guiding member comprises a guide for guiding a fluid. The guide extends from the front of the fluid-guiding member toward the back of the fluid-guiding member. The guide is configured to guide a fluid from the front of the fluid-guiding member to the back of the fluid-guiding member upon rotation of the rotor to remove a fluid from the rotor compartment.
The present disclosure relates to corner-mounted sensor modules for vehicles containing a multitude of sensor systems based on different types of sensors. In particular, the disclosure relates to a vehicle comprising a first and a second sensor module. The first and a second sensor modules each comprises a rigid structure, one or more first sensors of a first sensor type, one or more second sensors of a second type and an attachment mechanism. A sum of the field of views of the first and second sensor modules is at least 540 degrees. Furthermore, one of the sensor modules is arranged at a front corner of the vehicle 1 and the other sensor module is arranged at a rear corner at the opposite side of the vehicle 1 such that a composed field of view of the two sensor modules covers 360 degrees in relation to a reference point at the vehicle 1.
The disclosure concerns a method and a control arrangement for controlling valve actuation of an ICE comprising an exhaust valve, an intake valve, and a turbo compressor. The method comprises and the control arrangement is configured to: limiting/limit valve actuation changes of the exhaust and intake valves based on compressor data including surge limit data for the turbo compressor and one or both of a current turbo compressor rotational speed and a current turbo compressor pressure ratio, to maintain a turbo compressor mass flow above a limit mass flow value.
A method of heating a powertrain of a vehicle is disclosed, wherein the powertrain comprises an electric machine configured to provide motive power to the vehicle. The method comprises the step of passing an electric current through the electric machine to rotate a rotor of the electric machine while ensuring stand still of the vehicle. The present disclosure further relates to a computer program, a computer-readable medium, a control arrangement, a powertrain for a vehicle, and a vehicle comprising a powertrain.
B60L 58/27 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by heating
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
B60L 50/50 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells
B60L 58/25 - 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 controlling the electric load
B60L 7/00 - Electrodynamic brake systems for vehicles in general
H02P 29/62 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive for raising the temperature of the motor
B60L 1/02 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles to electric heating circuits
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A METHOD FOR A PROCEDURE OF CONNECTION AND DISCONNECTION OF A VEHICLE TO/FROM A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICAL LINES
A method for a procedure of connection and disconnection of a vehicle to/from a plurality of electrical lines of an electric road system, wherein the connection and disconnection procedure comprises in response to a disconnect warning and if the vehicle is connected to the plurality of electrical lines, blocking the electric current from the plurality of electrical lines to a powertrain of the vehicle. The method comprises: maintaining the connection of the vehicle to the plurality of electrical lines while the electric current from the plurality of electrical lines to the powertrain of the vehicle is blocked in response to the disconnect warning. A control arrangement implementing such a method.
B60L 9/18 - Electric propulsion with power supply external to the vehicle using ac induction motors fed from dc supply lines
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
A method for, during creep mode, performing gearshift in a vehicle powertrain comprising a combustion engine, a gearbox, and a clutch is provided. The method comprises, in response to a request for gearshift, disconnecting the combustion engine from the gearbox by opening the clutch. The method further comprises, when the combustion engine is disconnected from the gearbox, shifting the gearbox and controlling the speed of the combustion engine to a target speed. Said target speed constitutes a combustion engine speed corresponding a desired combustion engine torque for completing a torque ramp during closing of the clutch. The method further comprises connecting the combustion engine to the gearbox by closing the clutch. A control device configured to perform the method and a vehicle comprising the control device are also provided.
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 50/10 - Interpretation of driver requests or demands
B60W 10/10 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of change-speed gearings
B60W 10/02 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of driveline clutches
Disclosed is a method for controlling a speed of a vehicle in a downhill road section followed by an uphill road section. The vehicle comprising an electrical machine system for applying braking to the vehicle to maintain a first vehicle speed in the downhill road section and to apply a propelling power in the uphill road section. The method comprising determining whether a temperature of the electrical machine system will exceed a temperature limit in the uphill road section, if maintaining the first vehicle speed in the downhill road section, and if so, reducing the first vehicle speed to a second vehicle speed in the downhill road section such that, in comparison to when the first vehicle speed would have been maintained, the temperature of the electrical machine system is decreased when the vehicle reaches the uphill road section and a travelling time in the downhill road section is increased.
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 10/18 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
A transmission unit, a vehicle powertrain and a vehicle are provided. The transmission unit comprises a first transmission shaft forming an input shaft of the transmission unit, and a second transmission shaft comprising a first shaft portion and a second shaft portion. The first shaft portion is rotatably connected to the first transmission shaft via a first gear wheel pair. The transmission unit further comprises a third transmission shaft rotatably connectable to the first shaft portion via a second gear wheel pair and rotatably connectable to the second shaft portion via a third gear wheel pair. The second and third gear wheel pairs are arranged at a distance from each other in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the second transmission shaft such that, when the transmission unit is arranged in the vehicle powertrain, an electrical machine may be arranged therebetween.
F16H 3/093 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion without gears having orbital motion exclusively or essentially with continuously- meshing gears, that can be disengaged from their shafts characterised by the disposition of the gears with two or more countershafts
B60K 17/08 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of gearing of change-speed gearing of mechanical type
B60K 17/02 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of clutch
B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
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TRANSMISSION UNIT, TRANSMISSION ARRANGEMENT AND VEHICLE POWERTRAIN
A transmission unit, a vehicle powertrain comprising the transmission unit and a vehicle are disclosed. The transmission unit comprises a first transmission shaft comprising a first gear wheel, and a second transmission shaft comprising a second gear wheel and a third gear wheel. The second gear wheel is arranged to cooperate with the first gear wheel. The transmission unit further comprises a third transmission shaft comprising a fourth gear wheel, the fourth gear wheel being arranged to cooperate with the third gear wheel. The third transmission shaft further comprises a fifth gear wheel arranged to be selectively connectable to the third transmission shaft for rotation therewith. The fifth gear wheel is arranged to cooperate with the second gear wheel. The transmission unit may be incorporated in a transmission arrangement further comprising a planetary gearbox unit.
B60K 17/08 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of gearing of change-speed gearing of mechanical type
F16H 37/04 - Combinations of toothed gearings only
F16H 3/091 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion without gears having orbital motion exclusively or essentially with continuously- meshing gears, that can be disengaged from their shafts characterised by the disposition of the gears including a single countershaft
B60K 17/02 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of clutch
16.
COOLANT DISTRIBUTION MANIFOLD, PROPULSION BATTERY COOLING SYSTEM, AND VEHICLE
A coolant distribution manifold for a vehicle propulsion battery cooling system is disclosed. The coolant distribution manifold comprises a coolant inlet configured to receive coolant from a temperature conditioning circuit, a receiving section configured to receive coolant from at least two propulsion battery coolant circuits, and a supplying section configured to supply coolant to the at least two coolant circuits. The supplying section is arranged downstream of the coolant inlet and of the receiving section. The present disclosure further relates to a vehicle propulsion battery cooling system, and a vehicle.
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
A method for discharging a capacitor. An active discharge circuit is connected in parallel with the capacitor. An interface provides a signal connection between a message-based communication system and the active discharge circuit. The interface comprises at least one input for receiving messages from the message-based communication system. The interface comprises a wake-up functionality. The at least one input comprises an input for the wake-up functionality. The method comprises: receiving at the input for the wake-up functionality a disable discharge command message of said messages for the disabling of the discharge of the capacitor, wherein upon cessation of the disable discharge command message the discharge of the capacitor is enabled. An apparatus for the discharge of a capacitor, wherein the apparatus comprises the interface and the active discharge circuit connectable in parallel with the capacitor.
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other dc sources, e.g. providing buffering
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
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
18.
CONTROL DEVICE, METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR ENABLING POWER STEERING OF A VEHICLE
A control device and a method for enabling power steering of a vehicle in case of unintentional shutdown of a combustion engine of the vehicle are provided. The vehicle comprises, in addition to the combustion engine, a starter configured to crank the combustion engine and a hydraulic power steering system comprising a hydraulic pump configured to be driven by the combustion engine. The method comprises a step of, in response to an indication of need of power steering, activating the starter to crank the combustion engine so that the combustion engine drives the hydraulic pump. A computer program, a computer-readable medium and a vehicle are also provided.
A piston for an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The piston comprises a number of fuel directing surfaces for directing a fuel spray sprayed onto the fuel directing surface. At least one of the fuel direction surfaces is/are inclined relative to a tangential direction of the piston. The present disclosure further relates to an engine comprising a piston and a vehicle comprising an internal combustion engine.
F02B 23/06 - Other engines characterised by special shape or construction of combustion chambers to improve operation with compression ignition the combustion space being arranged in working piston
F02F 3/28 - Other pistons with specially-shaped head
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MULTIPLE CIRCUIT THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM COMPRISING MIXING LINES, AND VEHICLE
A thermal management system is disclosed configured to regulate the temperature of a number of vehicle components. The system comprises one expansion tank and two or more coolant circuits each configured to regulate the temperature of a vehicle component of the number of vehicle components. Each coolant circuit of the two or more coolant circuits comprises a heat exchanger configured to regulate the temperature of coolant in the coolant circuit, a coolant pump comprising a pump inlet, and a static line fluidly connecting the pump inlet to the expansion tank. The present disclosure further relates to a vehicle comprising a thermal management system.
An electrical machine comprising a rotor and a stator. The rotor comprises at least one permanent magnet; at least one magnet slot interior to the rotor, configured to hold the permanent magnet, which magnet slot comprises at least one end portion at a rotor surface of the rotor; at least one magnet bridge arranged in the rotor surface, configured to cover the end portion of the magnet slot; and at least one axially extending groove in the rotor surface, arranged adjacent to the at least one magnet bridge.
A piston for an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The piston is configured to reciprocate along a centre axis of the piston during operation in an engine. The piston comprises a number of fuel directing surfaces arranged at a distance from a top surface of the piston measured along the centre axis. Each fuel directing surface is configured to direct a fuel spray sprayed onto the fuel directing surface. The fuel directing surfaces are arranged with gaps between two adjacent fuel directing surfaces. The present disclosure further relates to an engine comprising a piston and a vehicle comprising an internal combustion engine.
F02B 23/06 - Other engines characterised by special shape or construction of combustion chambers to improve operation with compression ignition the combustion space being arranged in working piston
F02F 3/26 - Pistons having combustion chamber in piston head
The disclosure concerns a method for vibration reduction in a compression ignition four- stroke internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine comprises exhaust and intake valves controlled by exhaust and intake camshafts. The method comprises, when operating the internal combustion engine below a threshold rotational speed, steps of: changing a timing of the exhaust camshaft to advance closing of the exhaust valve, and - changing a timing of the intake camshaft to delay opening of the intake valve.
An apparatus for the charging of an electric battery unit of a vehicle, wherein the apparatus comprises an interface for connecting the battery unit to one or more of: a first electrical contact element of a pantograph and a second electrical contact element of the pantograph. The interface comprises one or more connectors. The connector comprises first and second electrically conductive members. The first electrically conductive member comprises a longitudinal side for electrical contact with one of the first and second electrical contact elements while the second electrically conductive member comprises a longitudinal side for electrical contact with the other one of the first and second electrical contact elements. The first and second electrically conductive members are spaced apart from one another. The connector comprises one holder for holding the first and second electrically conductive members, the holder being attachable to the vehicle. A vehicle including such an apparatus.
The present disclosure provides a high-pressure fuel pump having barrel sets comprising offset, opposing barrel units within the same plane and having plungers disposed therein. The high-pressure fuel pump further includes a camshaft having at least one offset lobe and a cam ring encircling the lobe and in contact with the plungers, which translate the rotational movement of the camshaft to longitudinal movement of the plungers, controlling inflow, compression, and outflow of fuel within the pump.
F04B 9/04 - Piston machines or pumps characterised by the driving or driven means to or from their working members the means being mechanical the means being cams, eccentrics or pin-and-slot mechanisms
The invention relates to a method for connecting one or more electric battery units to an electrical system. The method comprises: maintaining a system short-circuit which short-circuits the electrical system; while the system short-circuit is maintained, electrically connecting a first electric battery unit, which is locally short-circuited by a local short-circuit, to the electrical system so as to include the first electric battery unit in the electrical system; and while the system short-circuit is maintained, removing the local short-circuit of the first electric battery unit, whereupon the first electric battery unit is short-circuited by the system short-circuit of the electrical system. The method may be performed as a part of an electrical system installation procedure in for example a hybrid or electric vehicle and allows the electric battery units to be connected to the electrical system in a safe way.
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
H02H 7/18 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from norm for accumulators
27.
Four-stroke internal combustion engine and method of operating four-stroke internal combustion engine
Disclosed is a four-stroke direct injection engine comprising a camshaft, and exhaust valve, and a control system. The control system is configured to change the timing of the camshaft to advance a closing of the exhaust valve, control a first fuel injection step during a compression stroke of the piston, control a second fuel injection step during a power stroke of the piston, and control a third fuel injection step, after the second fuel injection step, during the power stroke of the piston.
A vehicle thermal management system is disclosed comprising a first and a second coolant circuit each comprising a coolant pump. The first coolant circuit comprises a coolant duct configured to conduct coolant flow through a portion of the first coolant circuit, and an expansion tank connected to the coolant duct. The system further comprises a first connecting conduit connecting the second coolant circuit to the coolant duct, and valve controllable between a first state in which the valve hinders flow of fluid through the first connecting conduit, and a second state in which the valve allows flow of fluid through the first connecting conduit. The present disclosure further relates to a vehicle comprising a vehicle thermal management system.
Disclosed is a method for use in a process of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) after-treatment of an exhaust gas of an exhaust gas stream, where the process comprises the reduction of nitrogen oxides of the exhaust gas stream through the use of a reducing agent derived from an additive. The disclosed method comprises: defining an integrand to be the difference between the rate of injection of the additive and the rate of evaporation of the additive to the reducing agent multiplied by a coefficient (s), wherein the value of the coefficient (s) is between zero and one; producing an integral controller output proportional to the integral of the integrand with time; requesting a countermeasure based on the integral controller output to counteract solid deposits derived from the additive.
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion
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COOLING SYSTEM AND VEHICLE COMPRISING SUCH A COOLING SYSTEM
Disclosed is a cooling system comprising a cooling circuit with a deaeration device arranged in the cooling circuit for separation of air bubbles from coolant circulating therein. The deaeration device comprises a deaeration chamber having a coolant inlet connected to a feed pipe of the cooling circuit, a first coolant outlet connected to a coolant pump of the cooling circuit, and a second coolant outlet connected to an expansion tank via a static line. The deaeration chamber has a larger cross-sectional dimension than said feed pipe. The second coolant outlet is located in such a position in relation to the coolant inlet and the first coolant outlet that the coolant flow in the deaeration chamber between the coolant inlet and the first coolant outlet will move migrating air bubbles in the longitudinal direction of the deaeration chamber towards the second coolant outlet.
Disclosed is a cooling system comprising: a first cooling circuit with a first coolant pump; a second cooling circuit with a second coolant pump; an expansion tank provided with an expansion chamber for accumulation of coolant, wherein the expansion chamber is connected to the second cooling circuit to allow the expansion chamber to receive coolant from the second cooling circuit; and a deaeration device arranged in the first cooling circuit for separation of air bubbles from the coolant circulating therein. The deaeration device is located at a lower position than the expansion tank and connected to said expansion chamber via a static line to allow air bubbles separated from the coolant in the deaeration device to migrate upwards in the static line towards the expansion chamber.
A temperature control system for a vehicle, comprising a main circuit comprising a tubing in which there is provided a coolant, a main circuit pump configured to pump said coolant through the tubing in a first direction. Connected in parallel to the main circuit are first and second sub-circuits for cooling or heating of components connected thereto. In the sub-circuits there are provided first and second pumps that pump coolant through said sub-circuits from a first end to second end at which the respective sub-circuit is connected the main circuit. The first end is upstream the second end as seen in the first direction in the first circuit, and the first end of the first sub-circuit and the first end of the at least one second sub-circuit are joined to a common tubing section which in its turn is connected to the tubing of the main circuit.
A method in a control arrangement of a vehicle and a control arrangement for a vehicle for downshifting gears in an uphill slope are presented. The method comprises, when the vehicle is travelling in an uphill slope using an initial gear of the vehicle's automated manual transmission gearbox: simulating at least one speed profile for a downshift to, and a usage of, at least one gear; determining that a minimal speed of each one of the at least one simulated speed profile has a value indicating that the actual speed of the vehicle will be less than or equal to zero in the uphill slope; opening a clutch before is reduced to a value less than zero; activating at least one vehicle brake; shifting vehicle's automated manual transmission gearbox to a start gear; closing the clutch; and deactivating the at least one vehicle brake.
A rotor arrangement for an electric motor is disclosed. The rotor arrangement comprises a first rotor comprising a hollow cylinder and a cylindrical rotor stack shrink-fitted onto the hollow cylinder. The first rotor comprises a first end plate attached to a first end portion of the hollow cylinder. The rotor arrangement further comprises a rotor shaft comprising a first shaft member and a second shaft member arranged coaxially to the first shaft member. The first shaft member is connected to a connection portion of the first end plate. The rotor arrangement comprises a second rotor connected to the second shaft member. The present disclosure further relates to an electric propulsion motor arrangement, a vehicle, and a set of rotors for electric motors.
H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
H02K 1/276 - Magnets embedded in the magnetic core, e.g. interior permanent magnets [IPM]
H02K 1/30 - Means for mounting or fastening rotating magnetic parts on to, or to, the rotor structures using intermediate parts, e.g. spiders
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A METHOD FOR PROPELLING AND MANUFACTURING OF A VEHICLE COMPRISING A POWER TRAIN WITH AN ELECTRIC MOTOR AND A VEHICLE COMPRISING A POWER TRAIN WITH AN ELECTRIC MOTOR
A method for propelling of a vehicle comprising a power train with an electric motor connected to a location in the vehicle intended for mounting of an energy supply unit intended for driving of the electric motor during normal operating conditions of the vehicle is described. The method comprises the steps of: connecting an electric power source to a power connection element mounted on the vehicle and being connected to the electric motor and to the location, disconnecting the location in order to accomplish a direct connection between the power connection element and the electric motor and propelling the vehicle by means of the electric motor powered by electricity from the electric power source. A method for manufacturing of a vehicle comprising a power train with an electric motor and a vehicle comprising a power train with an electric motor are also described herein.
B60L 9/00 - Electric propulsion with power supply external to the vehicle
B60L 50/53 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells in combination with an external power supply, e.g. from overhead contact lines
B62D 65/18 - Transportation, conveyor or haulage systems specially adapted for motor vehicle or trailer assembly lines
36.
Four-stroke internal combustion engine and method of controlling timings of an exhaust camshaft and an intake camshaft
The disclosure concerns an internal combustion engine comprising an exhaust camshaft, an intake camshaft, a turbocharger, and a control system. The turbocharger comprises a compressor. A timing of the exhaust camshaft and a timing of the intake camshaft are controllable by the control system, which is configured to: store a compressor map related to the compressor, store a reference area within the compressor map, and determine at least two parameters. In response to the at least two parameters indicating that a current operational point of the compressor is outside the reference area, the control system changes the timing of the exhaust camshaft to advance closing of the exhaust valve, and the timing of the intake camshaft to delay opening of the intake valve.
F02D 13/02 - Controlling the engine output power by varying inlet or exhaust valve operating characteristics, e.g. timing during engine operation
F02D 13/04 - Controlling the engine output power by varying inlet or exhaust valve operating characteristics, e.g. timing during engine operation using engine as brake
F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
37.
METHOD FOR ADAPTION OF AN EXHAUST TREATMENT SYSTEM
The present invention relates to a method for adaption of an exhaust treatment system arranged for treating an exhaust stream produced by an engine, where the exhaust treatment system includes at least a first additive dosage device, a first selective catalytic reduction catalyst arranged downstream of the first additive dosage device, a second additive dosage device arranged downstream of the first selective catalytic reduction catalyst, and a second selective catalytic reduction catalyst arranged downstream of the second additive dosage device. The method includes initiating an adaption of the second selective catalytic reduction catalyst, and controlling, during the adaption of the second selective catalytic reduction catalyst, the first additive dosage device to inject additive in accordance with at least one injection rule being designed for the adaption.
B01D 53/94 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases of engine exhaust gases by catalytic processes
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F01N 3/10 - 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
F01N 11/00 - Monitoring or diagnostic devices for exhaust-gas treatment apparatus
F01N 13/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features
F01N 3/035 - 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 in combination with other devices with catalytic reactors
38.
METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR DETERMINING THE FUNCTIONALITY OF AN ALTERNATOR
An arrangement for generating electric energy comprises an alternator having a rotor with a winding for being magnetized by an electric current fed therethrough and a stator with at least three stator windings for generation of three phase voltages therein upon rotation of the magnetized rotor in the stator. A rectifier has an input connected to the stator windings. Means is configured to measure the development over time of the difference of two of said phase voltages and an evaluation unit is configured to evaluate the result of this measurement to determine the functionality of the alternator. A control unit located remote to the alternator controls the rotor current.
Disclosed is a turbocharger for an internal combustion engine comprising a turbine having a turbine housing and a diffusor. The turbine housing comprises an exhaust gas outlet volume, and the diffusor is arranged in this volume. A housing orifice and a diffusor orifice are arranged through each of the turbine housing and diffusor respectively and are mutually aligned to provide an opening into the exhaust gas outlet volume. The turbocharger further comprises a bushing arranged within the housing orifice and extending towards the diffusor orifice and ending at a first end in association with the diffusor orifice. The first end of bushing has an internal diameter that is greater than or equal to a diameter of the diffusor orifice.
F01N 3/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F02B 37/00 - Engines characterised by provision of pumps driven at least for part of the time by exhaust
F02B 39/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories relating to driven charging or scavenging pumps, not provided for in groups
F01N 13/14 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features having thermal insulation
F01N 13/18 - Construction facilitating manufacture, assembly or disassembly
40.
CONTROLLING A BATTERY MODULE COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF SWITCHED BATTERY CELL UNITS
A battery module comprising a plurality of battery cell units, each one comprising: a battery cell having a first pole and a second pole, and a switch circuit, comprising a plurality of switches, and a switch controller arranged to control the switches of the switch circuit to enter either of a first state, in which the battery cell is connected in parallel with a neighboring battery cell, and a second state, in which the battery cell is connected in series with a neighboring battery cell. The battery module is configured to control the switching between the first and second states on a probabilistic basis.
B60L 58/19 - Switching between serial connection and parallel connection of battery modules
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
B60L 58/22 - Balancing the charge of battery modules
H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-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
G01R 31/3835 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC involving only voltage measurements
41.
Method and system for diagnosing oxidation of a substance in an exhaust gas stream
Disclosed is a method for diagnosing a first exhaust treatment component for treatment of an exhaust gas stream comprising means for oxidizing nitric oxide into nitrogen dioxide. A first reduction catalytic converter is arranged upstream said means for oxidizing nitric oxide into nitrogen dioxide, and a second reduction catalytic converter is arranged downstream said means. A reagent is for reduction of nitrogen oxides in said first catalytic converter, and a first sensor measures an occurrence of nitrogen oxide downstream said means but upstream said second reduction catalytic converter. The method comprises: causing a supply of reagent upstream said first reduction catalytic converter to an extent exceeding the extent to which reagent is consumed by the first reduction catalytic converter, determining a first measure of the occurrence of reagent downstream said means for oxidizing, and diagnosing said means for oxidizing nitric oxide into nitrogen dioxide based on said first measure.
F01N 11/00 - Monitoring or diagnostic devices for exhaust-gas treatment apparatus
B01D 53/94 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases of engine exhaust gases by catalytic processes
F01N 3/08 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous
F01N 3/10 - 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
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion
42.
System and method for operating a fuel supply pump of a vehicle
The invention relates to a method for operating a fuel supply pump of a vehicle, the vehicle comprising a combustion engine system and a gearbox, the method comprising the steps of: determining one or more operational values of at least one operational parameter of the combustion engine system; determining a reduction of a fuel provision rate to the combustion engine system; determining whether a gear step change of the gearbox is at hand, on the basis of the determined one or more operational values of the at least one operational parameter; and in case a gear step change of the gearbox is at hand, controlling operation of the fuel supply pump so as to maintain fuel supply pump speed.
F02D 41/02 - Circuit arrangements for generating control signals
F02D 1/02 - Controlling fuel-injection pumps, e.g. of high-pressure injection type not restricted to adjustment of injection timing, e.g. varying amount of fuel delivered
The invention relates to a method, performed by a control device, for driving at least one power consumer connected to a powertrain of a vehicle. The at least one propulsion unit comprises a first electrical machine and a second electrical machine, wherein the first electrical machine is connected to a first main shaft and the second electrical machine is connected to a second main shaft. A connection shaft is connected to the first electrical machine; and the at least one power consumer comprises a first power consumer connected to the first main shaft and/or a second power consumer connected to the connection shaft. The method comprising: controlling the powertrain to provide uninterrupted propelling torque on the first main shaft and/or on the connection shaft during a stand still condition of the output shaft of the gearbox and/or during a transition from a stand still condition to a rotational condition of the output shaft of the gearbox, and/or during gear shifting from one gear to another gear in the gearbox. The invention also relates to a vehicle comprising a powertrain, a computer program and a computer-readable medium.
B60W 20/40 - Controlling the engagement or disengagement of prime movers, e.g. for transition between prime movers
F16H 37/06 - Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with arrangements for dividing torque between two or more intermediate shafts
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 10/02 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of driveline clutches
F02N 11/08 - Circuits specially adapted for starting of engines
B60K 6/26 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the motors or the generators
B60K 6/365 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the transmission gearings with the gears having orbital motion
B60K 6/387 - Actuated clutches, i.e. clutches engaged or disengaged by electric, hydraulic or mechanical actuating means
B60K 6/547 - Transmission for changing ratio the transmission being a stepped gearing
B60W 20/15 - Control strategies specially adapted for achieving a particular effect
F16H 61/02 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion characterised by the signals used
B60W 10/113 - Stepped gearings with two input flow paths, e.g. double clutch transmission selection of one of the torque flow paths by the corresponding input clutch
44.
METHOD AND CONTROL ARRANGEMENT FOR AUTONOMY ENABLING INFRA-STRUCTURE FEATURES
A method, a control arrangement and a sensor target for enabling calibration of vehicle sensors. The sensor target comprises a plurality of recognition zones, each comprising a recognition pattern dedicated to a distinct sensor modality, for enabling calibration of vehicle sensors of the respective sensor modality; and localization dependent information associated with at least one recognition zone, provided to the vehicle via a vehicle sensor reading.
G08G 1/0962 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages
G06T 7/80 - Analysis of captured images to determine intrinsic or extrinsic camera parameters, i.e. camera calibration
G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestrians; Recognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
45.
AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BREAKER WITH SELF-TRIGGERING PROTECTION FOR A VEHICLE, AND A METHOD THEREFOR
An electronic circuit breaker comprising: an input connected to an electric DC power supply; an output connected to a load; the input connected to the output via a switch, said switch is controlled via a switch control line between an “ON”-state and an “OFF”-state; a switch driver connected to the switch control line, said switch driver configured to control the switch; and a switch protection, a voltage detection branch configured to output a first electric potential indicative of the electrical potential difference between the input and the output; a comparator circuit configured to compare the first electrical potential with a first threshold voltage, said first threshold voltage is indicative of an over-current level flowing through the switch; and a gate controller connected to the switch disable line and configured to disable the switch by connecting the switch control line to a potential which causes the switch to enter the “OFF”-state.
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
H02H 3/087 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current for dc applications
46.
Control device and method for starting a combustion engine during free-wheeling a vehicle with such device, computer program for executing the method and computer readable medium containing the program
A method, performed by a control device, for starting a combustion engine during free-wheeling with engine off is described. The method comprises a step of controlling the clutch to a partially closed state, thereby starting the combustion engine; a step of controlling the clutch to an open state when the combustion engine has started, but prior to the output shaft of the combustion engine has reached a rotational speed synchronized with the rotational speed of the input shaft of the gearbox; and a step of synchronizing the speed of the combustion engine to the speed of the input shaft of the gearbox through control of fuel injection to the combustion engine.
F02D 41/06 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions for engine starting or warming up
B60W 10/02 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of driveline clutches
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
An electronic circuit breaker for a vehicle, comprising: an input configured to be connected to a DC power supply; an output configured to be connected to a load; said input connected to said output via a semiconductor switch with a linear region of operation, and a saturated region of operation, said semiconductor switch comprises a switch control input; a switch driver configured to control the semiconductor switch and comprising a switch control output; wherein said switch control output is connected to the switch control input via a pre-charge circuit comprising a turn-“ON” branch which is configured to cause the semiconductor switch to operate in the linear region of operation during turn-“ON”; and a turn-“OFF” branch which is configured to cause the switch to turn-“OFF”.
H02H 7/22 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from norm for switching devices
H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes
H01M 50/583 - Devices or arrangements for the interruption of current in response to current, e.g. fuses
H01M 50/296 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by terminals of battery packs
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
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
48.
CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR IMPELLER FOR A CHARGING DEVICE OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
A centrifugal compressor impeller is disclosed for a charging device of an internal combustion engine. The impeller comprises a hub, a number of full blades arranged on the hub and being spaced in a circumferential direction of the impeller, and one splitter blade arranged between a pressure side of a first full blade and a suction side of a second full blade of the number of full blades. A leading edge of the splitter blade is arranged closer to the pressure side of the first full blade than the suction side of the second full blade. The present disclosure further relates to a charging device, an internal combustion engine, and a vehicle.
A control device and method for controlling a compression release brake arrangement is provided. The compression release brake arrangement comprises an exhaust valve actuator assembly, a first actuator valve and a second actuator valve. The method comprises controlling the first and second actuator valves to a first state in which one of the actuator valves is open and the other one is closed. The disclosure further relates to a computer program, a computer readable medium, as well as to a vehicle comprising the control device.
F02D 13/04 - Controlling the engine output power by varying inlet or exhaust valve operating characteristics, e.g. timing during engine operation using engine as brake
F01L 9/10 - Valve-gear or valve arrangements actuated non-mechanically by fluid means, e.g. hydraulic
F01L 13/06 - Modifications of valve-gear to facilitate reversing, braking, starting, changing compression ratio, or other specific operations for braking
The present disclosure relates to an exhaust gas aftertreatment system and method for controlling same. The exhaust gas aftertreatment system comprises: a reductant dosing device; a selective catalytic reduction device arranged downstream of the reductant dosing device; an ammonia slip catalyst arranged downstream of the SCR device; a feedback NOx sensor arranged downstream of the SCR device and upstream of the ammonia slip catalyst; a tailpipe NOx sensor arranged downstream of the ammonia slip catalyst; and a control device configured for: providing an initial dosing of reductant from the reductant dosing device; obtaining a feedback signal from the feedback NOx sensor and a tailpipe NOx signal from the tailpipe NOx sensor; and adjusting the dosing of reductant until the feedback signal exceeds the tailpipe NOx signal by a value within a predetermined positive interval.
F01N 3/10 - 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
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F01N 13/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features
B01D 53/94 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases of engine exhaust gases by catalytic processes
51.
A BATTERY JUNCTION BOX AND A BATTERY PACK FOR A VEHICLE
A battery junction box, comprising: a first input connected to a first output via a switch circuit, which switch circuit is configured to connect the first input to the first output upon receiving a control signal from a controller; the battery junction box further comprises a second input connected to a second output, via a fuse and a main switch arranged in series. The switch circuit further comprises at least a first branch with a semiconductor switch between the first input and the first output, which semiconductor switch has a control line connected to the controller; and the switch circuit further comprises a second branch with a snubber circuit, which second branch is parallel with the first branch between the first input and the first output; and a flywheel diode with a first terminal connected to the first output, and a second terminal connected to the second output.
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
H02H 3/087 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current for dc applications
52.
THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, POWERTRAIN, AND VEHICLE
A thermal management system for a vehicle is disclosed, wherein the vehicle comprises an occupant compartment and a propulsion system configured to provide motive power to the vehicle. The system comprises a propulsion coolant circuit configured to cool at least a portion of the propulsion system, a heating circuit configured to heat the occupant compartment, and a heat pump circuit comprising a first evaporator in the propulsion coolant circuit and a condenser in the heating circuit. The propulsion coolant circuit comprises a connecting conduit connecting the propulsion coolant circuit to the heating circuit at a position upstream of the condenser, and a first valve configured to control flow of coolant through the connecting conduit. The present disclosure further relates to a powertrain for a vehicle, as well as a vehicle.
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
B60H 1/14 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived from the propulsion plant otherwise than from cooling liquid of the plant
53.
Control device and method for controlling a vehicle powertrain to overcome, or avoid, a cog-to-cog condition, computer program, computer-readable medium and vehicle
A control device and a method for controlling a vehicle powertrain to overcome, or avoid, a cog-to-cog condition during gear shifting is provided. The method comprises, when an input shaft of the gearbox is rotating, controlling a synchromesh arrangement so as to induce a difference in rotational speed between a first gear wheel and a first coupling sleeve arranged to lock the first gear wheel to a main shaft of the gearbox by at least partly engaging the first gear wheel or a second gear wheel to the input shaft. Furthermore, a computer program, a computer-readable medium and a vehicle are provided.
The invention relates to an emissions control device for a combustion engine aftertreatment arrangement, the emissions control device comprising: a housing configured for accommodating an emissions control substrate; and at least one first opening in the housing, which at least one first opening is configured for receiving a threaded assembling element, which threaded assembling element is configured for assembly of the emissions control device in a cavity of the aftertreatment arrangement. The emissions control device further comprises at least one second opening in the housing, wherein the at least one second opening is provided with a thread, configured for receiving a threaded disassembling element, which threaded disassembling element is configured for disassembly of the emissions control device from the cavity of the aftertreatment arrangement. The invention further relates to a combustion engine aftertreatment arrangement for a vehicle and a method for disassembling an emissions control device.
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 3/022 - 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 characterised by specially adapted filtering structure, e.g. honeycomb, mesh or fibrous
F01N 13/18 - Construction facilitating manufacture, assembly or disassembly
A pre-chamber arrangement (100) for a gas engine (1), including a pre-chamber body (20) accommodating a volume (30); and a supply device (50) for supplying a gaseous medium (52) into the pre-chamber volume (30); wherein the pre-chamber body (20) has a bottom portion (22) with channels (40) for allowing gas to flow between the pre-chamber volume (30) and a main combustion chamber (10) of the gas engine (1). Each channel (40) extends along a channel axis (C) from an inner opening (42) facing the pre-chamber volume (30) to an outer opening (44) configured to face the main combustion chamber (10). The bottom portion (22) has a curved outer surface (24). The channels (40) are obliquely arranged in relation to a radius (r) of the bottom portion (22). The bottom portion has flat surfaces (46) surrounding the outer openings of the channels.
The invention relates to a powertrain for a vehicle. The powertrain comprising: at least one propulsion unit; a transmission connected to the at least one propulsion unit; a propeller shaft connected to the transmission, and at least one drive shaft of a rear axle, which at least one drive shaft is connected to the propeller shaft, so that the propeller shaft extends between the transmission and the at least one drive shaft. The at least one propulsion unit is arranged in a position between the transmission and the rear axle in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The invention also relates to a vehicle.
B60K 6/36 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the transmission gearings
B60K 6/26 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the motors or the generators
B60K 6/24 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the combustion engines
B60K 6/40 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the assembly or relative disposition of components
B60K 17/22 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or type of main drive shafting, e.g. cardan shaft
57.
METHOD FOR DETERMINING A CONCENTRATION OF A GAS COMPONENT AND CONTROL DEVICE CONFIGURED THEREFORE
A control device and a method for determining a concentration of a gas component, wherein a gas sensor is used. The gas sensor comprises a first electromechanical pump arranged at a first solid electrolyte membrane, and a second electromechanical pump arranged at a second solid electrolyte member. The method comprises operating the first electromechanical pump continuously and operating the second electromechanical pump in a plurality of phase pairs, each pair comprising a first and a second phase. The second electromechanical pump is in a deactivated state during the first phase and in an activated state during the second phase. A current in the second solid electrolyte membrane during the second phase is recorded, and the concentration of the gas component is determined based on said current. An exhaust gas treatment system and a vehicle are also disclosed.
The disclosure concerns variable valve timing of a four-stroke ICE. The ICE comprises: an exhaust valve and an intake valve an exhaust camshaft an intake camshaft and a cylinder arrangement. The cylinder arrangement comprises a combustion chamber a cylinder bore and a piston. The control arrangement is configured to: perform a first sequence of changes in the timings of the exhaust and intake camshafts in order to arrive from a first camshaft timing setting at a second camshaft timing setting based on a first current maximum cylinder pressure within the combustion chamber around top dead centre fire and/or around to dead centre gas exchange.
F02D 13/02 - Controlling the engine output power by varying inlet or exhaust valve operating characteristics, e.g. timing during engine operation
F02D 35/02 - Non-electrical control of engines, dependent on conditions exterior or interior to engines, not otherwise provided for on interior conditions
F02D 13/04 - Controlling the engine output power by varying inlet or exhaust valve operating characteristics, e.g. timing during engine operation using engine as brake
59.
Method for controlling a vehicle in association with a descent, a powertrain, a vehicle, a computer program and a computer-readable medium
The present invention relates to a method for controlling a vehicle in association with a descent, the vehicle having a powertrain comprising: a drive unit configured to provide propulsion power; an auxiliary brake device; and a first cooling circuit comprising a first coolant; wherein the drive unit and the auxiliary brake device are arranged to be selectively connected or disconnected with/from the first cooling circuit, wherein the drive unit has a first maximum temperature and the auxiliary brake device has a second maximum temperature higher than the first maximum temperature, the method comprising: controlling the drive unit to reduce the provided propulsion power when the vehicle is approaching an upcoming descent, which fulfils predetermined criteria; disconnecting the drive unit from the first cooling circuit; connecting the auxiliary brake device with the first cooling circuit; and controlling the auxiliary brake device to brake to vehicle down the descent.
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 10/18 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
B60T 8/24 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to vehicle inclination or change of direction, e.g. negotiating bends
B60K 11/00 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units
The present disclosure provides a piston, comprising: a skirt having an upper body portion; and a crown formed on the upper body portion by an additive manufacturing process, the crown including at least one air gap formed and positioned to reduce heat transfer from combustion to at least one cooling gallery formed in the piston.
A temperature control system for a vehicle, comprising a main circuit comprising a tubing in which there is provided a coolant, a main circuit pump configured to pump said coolant through the tubing of the main circuit in a first direction. Connected in parallel to the main circuit are a first and second sub-circuit for cooling or heating of components connected thereto. In the sub-circuits there are provided first and second pumps that pump coolant through said sub-circuits from a first end to second end at which the respective sub-circuit is connected the main circuit. The first end is downstream the second end as seen in the first direction in the first circuit.
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
G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
B60L 58/27 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by heating
62.
Method and control device for assembling a vehicle
A method for assembling a vehicle from a set of modules for travelling a planned route, wherein the set of modules comprises at least one functional module and a plurality of drive modules. Each drive module comprises a pair of wheels, electrical motor, and an interface releasably connectable to a corresponding interface on another module, wherein each drive module is configured to operate autonomously and has an individual set of energy parameters. The method comprising obtaining route information associated with route segments of the planned route, selecting a first drive module having an individual set of energy parameters matching route information associated with a first route segment and selecting a second drive module having an individual set of energy parameters matching route information associated with a second route segment, and thereafter commanding the drive modules to connect together and with a functional module.
An arrangement for preventing access to live parts in charging contact sockets of a hybrid or electrified vehicle having a plurality of such sockets each connectable to an external source of electric energy through a switch in an electric vehicle supply equipment station by inserting an electric plug in a socket for providing electric energy to batteries comprises blind plugs insertable into the sockets and the sockets are connected to each other and the batteries. A device is configured to sense presence of either an electric plug or a blind plug in each socket and the switch will be closed under the condition that either an electric plug or a blind plug is sensed by the device for all sockets and at least one of these plugs is an electric plug.
A method for enabling authentication of transport missions, performed in a control device of a member of a group comprising a plurality of autonomous vehicles and an off-board system. Each member in the group comprises a cryptographic function known by all other members. The method comprises signing, using the cryptographic function, information defining at least one transport mission to be performed by at least one of the autonomous vehicles in the group; and sending the signed information to a plurality of the other members of the group, in order to request them to authenticate the transport mission. The disclosure also relates to a corresponding method for authenticating transport missions, to control devices implementing the methods, to computer programs, to computer-readable storage mediums, and to autonomous vehicles.
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
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 4/40 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P]
65.
Safety method and control device for an emergency vehicle
The invention relates to a safety method for an emergency vehicle, the emergency vehicle being configured to be autonomously operated and comprising: an energy storage unit; sensor devices arranged to monitor the surroundings and the vehicle; a water pump; at least one connection unit for an external water source and/or a water hose; conduits arranged in fluid communication with the water pump and/or the at least one connection unit; a valve arrangement arranged in fluid communication with the water pump, the at least one connection unit and the conduits, the method comprising: receiving a command from a control center to operate the vehicle to a location associated with an emergency situation; operating the vehicle to the location; and controlling the vehicle to perform a safety function to alleviate the emergency situation.
A method for controlling an exhaust gas aftertreatment system, wherein the system includes a first selective catalytic reduction (SCR) device, a catalytic particulate filter arrangement arranged downstream of the first SCR device, and a second selective catalytic reduction (SCR) device arranged downstream of the catalytic particulate filter arrangement. The method includes estimating future exhaust conditions based upon predicted vehicle operating conditions (s403); —estimating a future NOx conversion demand based on the estimated future exhaust conditions (s405); —dosing a reducing agent from a first reducing agent dosing device at a rate based at least on the estimated future NOx conversion demand (s406).
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F01N 3/08 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous
F01N 3/035 - 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 in combination with other devices with catalytic reactors
67.
Pre-chamber arrangement for a gas engine and a gas engine
A pre-chamber arrangement (100) for a gas engine (1), including a pre-chamber body (20) accommodating a volume (30); and an inlet passage (40) with an inlet port (42), for supplying a gaseous medium (50) into the pre-chamber volume (30); the pre-chamber volume (30) extends in a longitudinal direction (L) between a top end (32) and a bottom end (34); the pre-chamber volume (30) is configured to accommodate an end of a spark plug (60) at the top end (32) and at the bottom end (34), the pre-chamber body (20) has openings (26) for allowing gas to flow between the pre-chamber volume (30) and a main combustion chamber (10) of the gas engine (1); the inlet port (42) is positioned, at a distance (D) from the top end (32) of the pre-chamber volume (30), in the longitudinal direction (L), such that a volume of residual gases is trapped at the top end of the pre-chamber volume when the gaseous medium is supplied into the pre-chamber volume during an intake stroke.
A modular fire extinguishing vehicle comprising a drive module and a releasable connected fire extinguishing module and comprising a plurality of containers comprising different types of fire distinguishing agents and a fluid line connected thereto. The fluid line comprises a connecting interface for connection to a port of another vehicle. The vehicle also comprises a control device configured to obtain information about an ongoing or imminent fire in another vehicle and a position of the other vehicle and to autonomously or remotely operate the modular fire extinguishing vehicle to drive to a position of the other vehicle based on the position information, to connect the fluid line to a port of the other vehicle; and control transfer of a selected one of the different types of fire extinguishing agents into the fluid line, wherein the selected type of fire extinguishing agent is based on the information about the ongoing or imminent fire.
The invention relates to a method, performed by a control device associated with a vehicle assembled from a set of modules, the vehicle comprising: at least one drive module; and at least one functional module, wherein the at least one drive module comprises a pair of wheels and is configured to be autonomously operated and drive the assembled vehicle, the method comprising: identifying an erroneous function of the at least one drive module; physically connecting an autonomously operated assisting drive module to the at least one drive module; and controlling the assisting drive module to perform at least the erroneous function of the at least one drive module.
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
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]
70.
Fire extinguishing assistance system and a method for assisting in extinguishing an ongoing or imminent fire in a modular vehicle
A fire extinguishing assistance system arranged in a modular vehicle, for assisting e.g. a fire extinguishing vehicle in extinguishing an ongoing or imminent fire in the modular vehicle. The modular vehicle comprises at least one drive module and a functional module that are releasably connected. The system comprises a plurality of ports accessible from the outside of the modular vehicle; wherein each port is configured for receiving a fire extinguishing agent from e.g. the fire extinguishing vehicle. The system also comprises an individual manifold connected to each port, wherein each is arranged to guide the fire extinguishing agent to at least one nozzle directed inside of the modular vehicle. The system further comprises a control device to detect an ongoing or imminent fire and configure at least one of the plurality of ports selected for receiving a fire extinguishing agent to assist in suppressing the ongoing or imminent fire.
A62C 3/07 - Fire prevention, containment or extinguishing specially adapted for particular objects or places in vehicles, e.g. in road vehicles
A62C 3/16 - Fire prevention, containment or extinguishing specially adapted for particular objects or places in electrical installations, e.g. cableways
A62C 37/38 - Control of fire-fighting equipment an actuating signal being generated by a sensor separate from an outlet device by both sensor and actuator, e.g. valve, being in the danger zone
71.
METHOD AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR OPERATING A MODULAR VEHICLE
A method for operating a vehicle comprising at least one functional module, two or more drive modules, which are: autonomously operated, individually associated with a set of energy parameters, a pair of wheels, an electrical motor operating the wheels, and an interface releasably connected to an interface on the functional module, and wherein one drive module has a gear ratio different from any gear ratio of any other drive module. The method comprises: obtaining route information describing a planned route of the vehicle; determining a distribution of a requested driving torque between the respective at least one electrical motors of the two or more drive modules for operating the vehicle along the route based on the route information and the individual sets of energy parameters in order to meet energy criteria; and controlling the two or more drive modules to produce the requested driving torque, in accordance with the determined distribution.
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
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
72.
COOLING SYSTEM, VEHICLE COMPRISING SUCH COOLING SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF COOLING A BATTERY
A cooling system is disclosed for controlling the temperature of a battery within a temperature interval, the system comprising a chiller and a chiller line arranged in heat exchange with said chiller, a heat source and a high temperature line arranged in heat exchange with said heat source, a battery line arranged in heat exchange with the battery, a pump arranged to convey a cooling fluid in at least one of said lines, a condenser and a refrigeration circuit arranged in heat exchange with said condenser, wherein a working medium is arranged to, in operation, circulate in said refrigeration circuit, wherein a valve is arranged to selectively connect the chiller line into heat exchange with the battery line so as to provide cooling of the battery, and a valve is arranged to selectively connect the high temperature line for heat exchange with the battery line to heat the battery.
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
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
B60H 1/14 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived from the propulsion plant otherwise than from cooling liquid of the plant
B60L 58/27 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by heating
H01M 10/633 - Control systems - characterised by algorithms, flow charts, software details or the like
H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
H01M 10/6568 - Liquids characterised by flow circuits, e.g. loops, located externally to the cells or cell casings
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H01M 10/66 - Heat-exchange relationships between the cells and other systems, e.g. central heating systems or fuel cells
73.
Pre-chamber arrangement for a gas engine and a gas engine
A pre-chamber arrangement (100) for a gas engine (1), including a pre-chamber body (20) accommodating a volume (30); and a supply device (50) for supplying a gaseous medium (52) into the pre-chamber volume (30); wherein the pre-chamber body (20) has a bottom portion (22) with channels (40) for allowing gas to flow between the pre-chamber volume (30) and a main combustion chamber (10) of the gas engine (1). Each channel (40) extends along a channel axis (C) from an inner opening (42) facing the pre-chamber volume (30) to an outer opening (44) configured to face the main combustion chamber (10). The bottom portion (22) has a curved outer surface (24). The channels (40) are obliquely arranged in relation to a radius (r) of the bottom portion (22). The bottom portion has flat surfaces (46) surrounding the outer openings of the channels.
A gearbox for a vehicle that includes a planetary gear with a ring gear, a sun gear and a planet gear carrier, on which at least one planet gear is rotatably mounted, which ring gear and sun gear are configured to engage with the at least one planet gear; a gearbox housing surrounding the planetary gear; an input shaft and an output shaft for the transfer of torque to and from the gearbox; a first axially movable coupling sleeve for selectively engaging and disengaging the planetary gear with/from the gearbox housing and for selectively engaging and disengaging the ring gear, the sun gear and the planet gear carrier with/from each other; and a second axially movable coupling sleeve for selectively engaging and disengaging the output shaft with/from the ring gear and with/from the planet gear carrier.
F16H 61/70 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion specially adapted for change-speed gearing in group arrangement, i.e. with separate change-speed gear trains arranged in series, e.g. range or overdrive-type gearing arrangements
F16H 37/04 - Combinations of toothed gearings only
F16H 3/54 - Gearings having only two central gears, connected by orbital gears with single orbital gears or pairs of rigidly-connected orbital gears comprising orbital spur gears one of the central gears being internally toothed and the other externally toothed
A retarder arrangement (1) is configured to brake rotation of a shaft (3) of a vehicle (5). The arrangement (1) includes a retarder rotor (7), a retarder transmission (9), a lubricant feed conduit (11) arranged to conduct lubricant to the retarder transmission (9), a coupling device (13), and an actuator element (15). The actuator element (15) is moveable between an actuated position and an unactuated position to move the coupling device (13) between an engaged state and a disengaged state. The coupling device (13) is configured, in the engaged state, to connect the retarder rotor (7) to the shaft (3) via the retarder transmission (9), and in the disengaged state, to disconnect the retarder rotor (7) from the shaft (3). The lubricant teed conduit (11) includes a valve (17) mechanically connected to the actuator element (15). The present disclosure further relates to a transmission arrangement (40), a power train (50), and a vehicle (5).
B60T 1/06 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting otherwise than on tread, e.g. employing rim, drum, disc, or transmission
B60T 1/087 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels using fluid or powdered medium in hydrodynamic, i.e. non-positive displacement, retarders
B60T 10/02 - Control or regulation for continuous braking making use of fluid or powdered medium, e.g. for use when descending a long slope with hydrodynamic brake
F16D 65/16 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake
The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing aftertreatment of exhaust gases resulting from combustion, wherein at least a first substance resulting from said combustion is reduced by supplying additive to an exhaust gas stream resulting from said combustion and use of a first reduction catalytic converter. The method includes: estimating an accumulated expected reduction of said first substance during a first period of time, determining an accumulated actual reduction of said first substance during a period of time at least substantially overlapping said first period of time, and generating a signal indicating a fault in said reduction of said first substance when said accumulated actual reduction differs from said accumulated expected reduction by a predetermined difference in occurrence of said first substance. The invention also relates to a corresponding system.
F01N 11/00 - Monitoring or diagnostic devices for exhaust-gas treatment apparatus
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion
77.
Method and control device for determining reliability regarding misfire determination of cylinders of an internal combustion engine
Disclosed is a method for determining reliability regarding misfire determination of cylinders of an engine, comprising detecting a pressure in an exhaust manifold for a set of operation parameters comprising a certain range of crank angles for a certain engine load and certain engine speed so as to, for an actual cylinder setup of the engine, create pressure sample value patterns for combustion and misfire conditions. A template course is created for the thus created pressure sample value patterns comprising a set of sample points. The pressure for the created template courses is normalized at a desired crank angle. Difference values are determined based upon differences between sample points and corresponding detected and the normalized pressure values. The determined difference values are summarized so as to determine whether a predetermined share of the summarized difference values lies above or below a predetermined threshold value indicating reliability regarding misfire determination.
G01M 15/11 - Testing internal-combustion engines by detecting misfire
F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
G01L 23/30 - Means for indicating consecutively positions of pistons or cranks of internal-combustion engines in combination with pressure indicators
G01L 23/24 - Devices or apparatus for measuring or indicating or recording rapid changes, such as oscillations, in the pressure of steam, gas, or liquid; Indicators for determining work or energy of steam, internal-combustion, or other fluid-pressure engines from the condition of the working fluid for measuring pressure in inlet or exhaust ducts of internal-combustion engines
78.
METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PHYSICALLY CONNECTING A FIRST AND A SECOND MODULE TO ASSEMBLE A VEHICLE, A CONTROL DEVICE, A VEHICLE, A SYSTEM, A COMPUTER PROGRAM AND A COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM
The invention relates to a method, performed by a first control device, for controlling physically connecting a first and a second module to assemble a vehicle, wherein the first control device is comprised in the first module, the method comprising: activating a sensor device in the first module; identifying an area between the two modules by means of the sensor device; transmitting information about the identified area to the second module; continuously determining the position of the second module in relation to the first module, by means of the sensor device, while the second module is moving towards the first module, and transmitting the determined position to the second module; and physically connecting the modules when the second module has reached the first module.
Method for controlling a vehicle lighting device, a control device, a vehicle lighting device, a vehicle, a computer program and a computer-readable medium
The invention relates to a method, performed by a control device (10), for controlling a vehicle lighting device (100), the vehicle lighting device (100) includes the control device (10); and at least one electronic display unit (20) arranged at one end (12, 14) of a vehicle (1), wherein the control device (10) is arranged to control the at least one display unit (20) to show various types of vehicle lights (22). The method includes: collecting (s101) data relating to the vehicle surroundings; and controlling (s102) the at least one display unit (20) to adapt at least one vehicle light (22) based on the collected data.
B62D 35/00 - Vehicle bodies characterised by streamlining
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 1/14 - 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 having dimming means
B60Q 1/26 - 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
B60Q 1/30 - 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 rear of vehicle, e.g. by means of reflecting surfaces
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
B60Q 1/44 - 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 braking action
G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
80.
A DRIVE MODULE FOR A VEHICLE AND A VEHICLE ASSEMBLED FROM A SET OF MODULES
The invention relates to a drive module (1) for a vehicle (2), wherein the drive module (1) is adapted to be releasably connected to a functional module (6) for forming an assembled vehicle (2), the drive module (1) including: at least a pair of wheels (8); at least one propulsion unit (10) connected to the pair of wheels (8); at least one energy storage unit (12) for providing the propulsion unit (10) with energy; a control device (16) configured to operate the drive module (1) as an independently driven unit; and at least two interfaces (14) for releasable connection with a functional module (6), each interface (14) being arranged on different sides of the drive module (1). The invention also relates to a vehicle (2) assembled from a set of modules (1, 6).
B60P 1/64 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading the load supporting or containing element being readily removable
B60P 3/42 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects convertible from one use to a different one
A method for controlling a motor vehicle, comprising: retrieving road gradient data relating to an expected travelling route of the motor vehicle; based on at least the retrieved road gradient data and on a motor vehicle mass, simulating a required value of a braking power related variable, which required value is needed to prevent a vehicle speed from increasing above a preset desired vehicle speed in an upcoming downhill slope; determining an available value of the braking power related variable of at least one auxiliary brake of the motor vehicle; and based on the determined available value and the simulated required value of the braking power related variable, controlling the vehicle speed and/or at least one brake actuator of the motor vehicle such that the vehicle speed does not increase above the preset desired vehicle speed in the upcoming downhill slope.
A method for replacing a first module (30, 40) of a vehicle (1) with a new module (30, 30′, 40). The vehicle (1) includes: at least one drive module (30); and at least one functional module (40). The vehicle (1) has a unique vehicle identity. The method includes: setting (s101) the vehicle (1) into a maintenance mode indicating that the vehicle (1) is not available for operation; and preparing (s102) the vehicle (1) for physical disconnection of the first module (30, 40); when the first module (30, 40) has been physically disconnected from the vehicle (1) and the new module (30, 30′, 40) has been physically connected to the vehicle (1): establishing (s103) an electrical connection between the new module (30, 30′, 40) and the vehicle (1); assigning (s104) the new module (30, 30′, 40) the unique vehicle identity of the vehicle (1); setting (s105) the vehicle (1) into an operational mode; and verifying s106) the electrical connection of the new module (30, 30′, 40).
A safety method, performed by a control device (16, 70) for a vehicle (2) assembled from a set of modules (1, 6), the vehicle (2) including at least two modules (1, 6), including at least one drive module (1) and at least one functional module (6). The control device (16, 70) is in any of the at least two modules (1, 6), The at least one drive module (1) has a pair of wheels (8) and is configured to be autonomously operated. The method includes detecting (s101) an emergency situation in any of the at least two modules (1, 6) of the assembled vehicle (2), transmitting (s102) information about the detected emergency situation to a control center (20) and controlling (s103) the module (1, 6) associated with the emergency situation to physically disconnect from the assembled vehicle (2). Also to a computer program, a computer-readable medium, a control device (16, 70) and a vehicle (2) are included.
A method for controlling a vehicle (1) assembled from a set of modules (20). The vehicle (1) includes: at least one drive module (30); and at least one functional module (40). The at least one drive module (30) has a pair of wheels (32) and is configured to autonomously operate and drive the assembled vehicle (1) wherein the modules (30, 40, 70, 80) of the vehicle (1) are configured to communicate with the control device (100). The method includes: receiving (s101) data from the modules (30, 40, 70, 80) of the vehicle (1), wherein the data includes a value of at least one parameter associated with a current condition of the modules (30, 40, 70, 80); evaluating (s102) the received data by comparing the value of the at least one parameter with a predetermined value or value interval for the at least one parameter; and controlling (s103) the vehicle (1) based on the evaluation.
B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
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
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
B60R 25/30 - Detection related to theft or to other events relevant to anti-theft systems
B60W 50/02 - Ensuring safety in case of control system failures, e.g. by diagnosing, circumventing or fixing failures
B60W 50/032 - Fixing failures by repairing failed parts, e.g. loosening a sticking valve
B60W 50/038 - Limiting the input power, torque or speed
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
85.
Method and system determining a reference value in regard of exhaust emissions
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F01N 11/00 - Monitoring or diagnostic devices for exhaust-gas treatment apparatus
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 3/08 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous
86.
Arrangement comprising a WHR system and a method for controlling such an arrangement
The present invention relates to an arrangement comprising a waste heat recovery system (WHR-system) and a method for controlling the arrangement. The arrangement comprises an expansion tank having a constant inner volume, first cooling means configured to cool the working fluid in the condenser and a control unit configured to control the first cooling means such that the working fluid is cooled to a desired condensation temperature in the condenser during operation of the WHR system. The arrangement comprises further a sub-cooler arranged in a position downstream of the condenser and second cooling means configured to cool the working fluid in the sub-cooler, and that the control unit is configured to control the second cooling means such that the working fluid receives a determined subcooling in the sub-cooler during operation of the WHR system.
F01N 5/02 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus combined or associated with devices profiting by exhaust energy the devices using heat
F01K 9/00 - Steam engine plants characterised by condensers arranged or modified to co-operate with the engines
F01K 13/02 - Controlling, e.g. stopping or starting
F01K 23/06 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle
F01K 23/10 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle with exhaust fluid of one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle
F01K 23/14 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engines being mechanically coupled including at least one combustion engine
F02G 5/02 - Profiting from waste heat of exhaust gases
F01K 15/02 - Adaptations of steam engine plants for special use for driving vehicles, e.g. locomotives
87.
Diesel engine, motor vehicle and method for reducing heat transfer to a piston of a cylinder of a diesel engine
A diesel engine includes at least one cylinder (1) with a piston (2) having a piston bowl (3). A fuel injector (6) is configured to direct a fuel spray towards a target area (21) on an annular wall section (22) of the piston bowl so as to make a flame (20) formed by ignition of the fuel spray hit the target area. The target area borders, via a flow separation edge (23), on a lowered flow separation area (24) on the annular wall section so as to give this annular wall section a stepped configuration. The flow separation edge and flow separation area are configured to induce the formation of a vortex-filled wake between the flame and the flow separation area on the downstream side of the flow separation edge when the flame flows from the target area, across the flow separation edge and over the flow separation area.
F02B 23/06 - Other engines characterised by special shape or construction of combustion chambers to improve operation with compression ignition the combustion space being arranged in working piston
F02F 3/24 - Pistons having means for guiding gases in cylinders, e.g. for guiding scavenging charge in two-stroke engines
F02F 3/26 - Pistons having combustion chamber in piston head
F02F 3/28 - Other pistons with specially-shaped head
F02M 61/18 - Injection nozzles, e.g. having valve-seats
88.
Method and system for control of an activation of at least one liquid sensitive sensor
Disclosed is a method for control of an activation of a fluid sensitive sensor of an exhaust treatment system arranged for treating an exhaust stream, which includes: determining an exhaust temperature and an exhaust mass flow for the exhaust stream; determining if there is liquid fluid present in the exhaust stream at the fluid sensitive sensor, respectively, based on: 1) an elimination time function, wherein the elimination time function is based on the determined exhaust temperature and the determined exhaust mass flow; and 2) a corresponding lengths of a time period needed to eliminate a predetermined amount of liquid fluid from the exhaust stream; and controlling an activation of said fluid sensitive sensor based on the determination of if there is liquid fluid present in the exhaust treatment system at the fluid sensitive sensor.
The present invention relates to a cooling system comprising a first cooling circuit cooling a first object, a second cooling circuit cooling a second object, an expansion tank, a first deaeration line directing coolant and air from the first cooling circuit to the expansion tank, and a second deaeration line directing coolant and air from the second cooling circuit to the expansion tank. The cooling system comprises further a deaeration valve configured to control the flow through the first deaeration line, a single expansion tank outlet line configured to direct all coolant in the expansion tank to the second cooling circuit and a connection line configured to direct coolant from the second cooling circuit to the first cooling circuit.
Method, control unit, and target arrangement of a leading vehicle for triggering a follower vehicle, which is situated at a lateral distance from the leading vehicle, to coordinate its movements with the leading vehicle. The target arrangement comprises a target configured to be placed at a lateral distance from to the leading vehicle. The target is also configured to be recognized by at least one forwardly directed sensor of the follower vehicle.
B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
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]
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
91.
A METHOD FOR ELECTRICALLY DISCONNECTING TWO MODULES OF A VEHICLE, A CONTROL DEVICE, A VEHICLE, A SYSTEM, A COMPUTER PROGRAM AND A COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM
A method is performed by a control device (100) of a first module (30, 40) of a vehicle (1), for electrically disconnecting the first module (30, 40) from a second module (30, 40) that is physically connected to the first module (30, 40), wherein the assembled vehicle (1) is configured to communicate with a control center (200). The method includes: identifying (s101) that the assembled vehicle (1) is ready to be disassembled; inactivating (s102) communication means (50) in the first module (30, 40) for establishing the electrical disconnection; and transmitting (s103) a verification of the electrical disconnection to the control center (200).
B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
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
B60P 3/42 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects convertible from one use to a different one
92.
A METHOD FOR ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING TWO MODULES OF A VEHICLE, A CONTROL DEVICE, A VEHICLE, A SYSTEM, A COMPUTER PROGRAM AND A COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM
A method, performed by a control device (100) of a first module (30, 40) of a vehicle (1), for electrically connecting the first module (30, 40) with a second module (30, 40) physically connected with the first module (30, 40), wherein the assembled vehicle (1) is configured to communicate with a control centre (200). The method includes the steps of: activating (s101) a communication device (50) in the first module (30, 40); transmitting (s102) information about the first module (30, 40) to the second module (30, 40), and receiving (s103) information about the second module (30, 40), via the communication device (50) for establishing an electrical connection; and transmitting (s104) a verification of the electrical connection towards the control centre (200).
A method and an apparatus for controlling driving power from a powertrain of a motor vehicle comprising a kickdown switch, wherein an activation of the kickdown switch triggers a default action of temporarily requesting an increase of a maximum power available from the powertrain, the method comprising: recognizing that a speed limiter, setting an upper speed limit for the vehicle speed, is active, comparing a current vehicle speed to a predefined speed threshold, which is below the upper speed limit, and if the current vehicle speed is above the speed threshold and the speed limiter is active, triggering an altered action in response to the activation of the kickdown switch.
The present invention relates to a method for correcting a supply of additive to an exhaust gas stream resulting from combustion in an internal combustion engine. A first aftertreatment component being arranged for oxidation of nitric oxide into nitrogen dioxide, and a reduction catalytic converter being arranged downstream said first aftertreatment component. Additive is supplied to said exhaust gas stream for reduction of nitrogen oxides in said reduction catalytic converter, the additive being supplied in proportion to an occurrence of nitrogen oxides in said exhaust gas stream, said proportion being subject to correction. The method includes: supplying unburned fuel to said exhaust gas stream upstream said first aftertreatment component to reduce oxidation of nitric oxide into nitrogen dioxide in said first aftertreatment component, and correcting said supply of additive to said exhaust gas stream when supplying unburned fuel to said exhaust gas stream.
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F01N 3/10 - 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
F01N 11/00 - Monitoring or diagnostic devices for exhaust-gas treatment apparatus
95.
System and a method for diagnosing the performance of two NOX sensors in an exhaust gas processing configuration comprising two SCR units
The invention relates to a method, system, and computer program product for diagnosing an exhaust gas processing configuration for a combustion engine of a vehicle, said configuration comprising two SCR-units, two NOx-sensors and two reducing agent dosing units suitably arranged, comprising the steps of: performing a series of reducing agent dosing operations by a first reducing agent dosing unit; comparing measured NOx-contents measured by a first NOx-sensor and a second NOx-sensor related to said operations; and if the respective NOx-content measured by the respective NOx-sensors during the performed reducing agent dosing operations are substantially equal, determining that the respective NOx-sensors provide a proper performance.
F02D 41/22 - Safety or indicating devices for abnormal conditions
F01N 3/10 - 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
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion
96.
Methods, Apparatuses and Computer Programs for a First Road Resource User and for a Road Resource Allocation Entity
The present invention relates to methods, apparatuses and computer programs for a first road resource user and for a road resource allocation entity. The method for the first road resource user comprises reserving (120) a road resource by transmitting (122) a request for the road resource to a second road resource user (200) or to a road resource allocation entity (400), receiving (124) a grant for the road resource from the second road resource user (200) or from the road resource allocation entity (400), and storing (126) information related to the grant for the road resource within a storage unit associated with the first road resource user (100).
G06Q 20/06 - Private payment circuits, e.g. involving electronic currency used only among participants of a common payment scheme
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]
F01P 7/16 - Controlling of coolant flow the coolant being liquid by thermostatic control
F01P 3/20 - Cooling circuits not specific to a single part of engine or machine
G05D 23/185 - Control of temperature with auxiliary non-electric power
F01P 7/14 - Controlling of coolant flow the coolant being liquid
98.
A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ASSEMBLY OF A VEHICLE FROM A SET OF MODULES, A CONTROL DEVICE, A SYSTEM, A VEHICLE, A COMPUTER PROGRAM AND A COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM
The invention relates to a method performed by a first control device for controlling assembly of a vehicle from a set of modules, the set of modules comprising: at least one drive module and at least one functional module, wherein the at least one drive module comprises a pair of wheels and is configured to be autonomously operated, and wherein each module in the set of modules comprises at least one interface releasably connectable to a corresponding interface on the other module, the method comprising: commanding a second control device of the at least one drive module to physically connect the at least one drive module with the at least one functional module to assemble a vehicle; and receiving, from at least one of the modules of the assembled vehicle, a verification of the connection between the modules.
The present disclosure relates to techniques in the context of vehicles, and in particular to methods for identifying parking areas for vehicles. According to one aspect, the disclosure relates to a method for identifying parking areas. The method comprises determining stops of a plurality of vehicles, wherein one stop is a geographical position where one vehicle of the plurality of vehicles has stayed longer than a pre-determined time period. The method further comprises clustering the determined stops into clusters based on spatial closeness of the geographical positions of the determined stops and determining parking areas by identifying one or more of the clusters that fulfil one or more pre-determined criteria. The disclosure is also related to a control arrangement and to a computer program for performing the proposed method.
G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
G08G 1/065 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles by counting the vehicles in a section of the road or in a parking area, i.e. comparing incoming count with outgoing count
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Arrangement for cooling of electrical energy storage units
The present invention relates to an arrangement for cooling of a plurality of electrical energy storage units. The arrangement comprises a tubular element forming a cooling channel for a cooling medium which has an extension between an inlet opening and an outlet opening. The tubular element comprises a first plane wall element and a second plane wall element arranged in parallel at a distance from each other which is smaller than the height of the electrical energy storage units and that the first plane wall element comprises through holes each configured to receive and define a mounting position of an electrical energy storage unit in the cooling channel.
H01M 10/6566 - Means within the gas flow to guide the flow around one or more cells, e.g. manifolds, baffles or other barriers
H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
H01M 10/6563 - Gases with forced flow, e.g. by blowers
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