Abstract

A pre-separating device includes a channel which has a feed opening and an outlet opening and through which joining elements can be conveyed. A first channel-blocking element has a first actuating device and a second channel-blocking element has a second actuating device. Each of the first channel-blocking element and the second channel-blocking element is movable between a blocking position and a passage position. The second channel-blocking element is disposed downstream of the first channel-blocking element in a conveying direction of the joining elements. A first compressed-air supply opening leads into the channel upstream of the first channel-blocking element in the conveying direction and a second compressed-air supply opening leads into the channel between the first channel-blocking element and the second channel-blocking element.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 9/12 - Automatic feeding or moving of electrodes or work for spot or seam welding or cutting
• B23K 9/00 - Arc welding or cutting

Abstract

A vehicle control system for operating a driving function for the automated longitudinal and/or lateral control of a motor vehicle at a traffic node. The system includes sensors that provide situational data, and a control unit. The control unit identifies a lane in which the vehicle is located, in an approach road to the node, based on the situational data. The control unit determines whether at least one signal generator of a signaling unit of the node is relevant to a driving maneuver of the vehicle at the node, based on the identified lane. The control unit operates the driving function at the node based on whether at least one signal generator is relevant to the driving maneuver of the vehicle at the node.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/14 - Cruise control
• B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle
• B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
• B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention

Abstract

A motor vehicle has at least one electric drive machine for driving the motor vehicle and at least one coupling mechanism which can be switched at least between a coupling position in which the electric drive machine is coupled to a drive wheel of the motor vehicle so as to transmit torque, and a decoupling position in which the electric drive machine is decoupled from the drive wheel. The at least one coupling mechanism is provided for being coupled to exactly one side of a drive axle of the motor vehicle so as to transmit torque and includes a form-fit coupling for switching between the coupling position and the decoupling position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 6/445 - Differential gearing distribution type
• B60K 17/16 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of gearing of differential gearing

Abstract

A nozzle system for cleaning a vehicle part of a motor vehicle includes a nozzle body having a nozzle for applying a cleaning liquid to the vehicle part. A fluid line arrangement is configured for connection to a fluid-based cleaning system of the motor vehicle in order to conduct the cleaning liquid to the nozzle body. An electrically conducting heating wire runs through the fluid line arrangement and through the nozzle body. The heating wire has a first portion with a first cross section and a second portion with a second cross section where the first cross section is larger than the second cross section.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60S 1/52 - Arrangement of nozzles
• B60S 1/48 - Liquid supply therefor
• H05B 3/56 - Heating cables

Abstract

A drive device has two electric drive machines for distributing the torque between two wheels of an axle of a motor vehicle and an inverter unit which is electrically connected to the drive machines for converting an electrical DC signal into a drive-machine-specific electrical AC signal. The two drive machines are arranged spaced apart from one another in the axial direction to form an intermediate space, and components of the inverter unit are arranged in a first area, located in the intermediate space and oriented in a first direction transversely with respect to the axial direction, of the drive device, and in a second area, adjoining the intermediate space and oriented parallel to the axial direction, of the drive device, to form a low-inductance, T-shaped inverter architecture.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 17/22 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or type of main drive shafting, e.g. cardan shaft
• B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
• 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 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics

Abstract

A method for electrically connecting an energy storage cell includes providing at least one electrical energy storage cell, comprising a first connecting pole, arranging the first connecting pole and a first contact element to each other for forming a first contact point and closing an electrical circuit over the at least one energy storage cell and utilizing the electrical energy stored in the energy storage cell for producing a welding connection at the first contact point.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/516 - Methods for interconnecting adjacent batteries or cells by welding, soldering or brazing
• B23K 9/007 - Spot arc welding

Abstract

A vehicle seat bracket, with at least one lower rail which is fixed to the vehicle, and with at least one upper rail arrangement which is coupled to a vehicle seat and interacts with the at least one lower rail for the relative longitudinal displaceability in the longitudinal direction of the lower rail, is characterized in that the at least one upper rail arrangement has a first upper rail module, which is coupled to the vehicle seat, and a second upper rail module, which is connected by a connecting element to the first upper rail module. The two upper rail modules are movable along the lower rail. The first upper rail module is provided with an electromechanical drive arrangement for the longitudinal displaceability relative to the lower rail. The second upper rail module has a releasable mechanical locking device which is designed to couple the upper rail arrangement and the lower rail to one another in a locked state and to decouple them from one another in a decoupled state.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable
• B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
• B60N 2/08 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable characterised by the locking device
• B60N 2/427 - Seats or parts thereof displaced during a crash

Abstract

A motor vehicle includes a central light control unit and a plurality of interior light modules, each of which includes a single light source or a plurality of light sources. The motor vehicle also includes a data bus via which the central light control unit and the interior light modules are coupled to one another. The central light control unit is configured to transmit control commands to the interior light modules in order to trigger motor vehicle interior lighting effects, wherein control information, which is included in the control commands and includes at least one color value and one brightness value for the interior light modules, is created based on runtime-variable input data. The runtime-variable input data is based on current ambient conditions of the motor vehicle and/or variable data sources of the motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60Q 3/80 - Circuits; Control arrangements

Abstract

Described is an on-board electrical system for a vehicle. The on-board electrical system includes a first sub-network having a first energy source and one or more first electrical consumers, a second sub-network having a second energy source and one or more second electrical consumers, and an isolating switching element which is designed to isolate the first sub-network from the second sub-network. The on-board electrical system also includes at least one event-relevant electrical consumer and a changeover switching element which is designed to selectively couple the event-relevant consumer to the first sub-network or to the second sub-network bypassing the isolating switching element.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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

Abstract

Please substitute the new Abstract submitted herewith for the original Abstract: A system for increasing a degree of automation of a driver assistance system of a motor vehicle by using at least a second sensor and/or at least a second computing unit of a traffic participant in the surroundings of the motor vehicle is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
• B60W 40/04 - Traffic conditions

Abstract

An internal combustion engine for a motor vehicle includes a crankcase. The crankcase has having at least two oil separation devices and having a return device. The return device has at least one first return channel that is flowable through by a first portion of the oil separated from the blow-by gas with a first of the oil separation devices, through which the first portion of the separated oil is guided from the first oil separation device into the reservoir. The return device also has at least one second return channel that is at least partially spaced apart from the first return channel and is flowable through by a second portion of the oil separated from the blow-by gas via the second oil separation device, through which second return channel the second portion of the separated oil is guided from the second oil separation device into the reservoir.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01M 13/04 - Crankcase ventilating or breathing having means for purifying air before leaving crankcase, e.g. removing oil
• F01M 11/06 - Means for keeping lubricant level constant or for accommodating movement or position of machines or engines

Abstract

A control unit and a method are provided for controlling a riding function of a two-wheeled vehicle. The riding function is configured to guide the two-wheeled vehicle longitudinally and/or transversely in an automated manner. The control unit is configured to detect that the riding function is activated in order to bring about automated longitudinal and/or transverse guidance by the riding function, to determine that dynamic adaptation of the riding function is requested by the driver, and in response thereto, to initiate that, with the riding function being active, a control parameter influencing the dynamics of the riding function is adapted on the basis of the requested dynamic adaptation.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 50/10 - Interpretation of driver requests or demands
• B60W 30/12 - Lane keeping
• B60W 30/16 - Control of distance between vehicles, e.g. keeping a distance to preceding vehicle

Abstract

A control unit is provided for operating a driver assistance system for automated lateral guidance of a motor vehicle. The control unit is configured, in a first operating state of the driver assistance system, to determine a target position of a steering wheel of the motor vehicle on the basis of the target steering angle of the motor vehicle which is stipulated by the driver assistance system in the first operating state, and to determine a quotient from the target steering angle which is stipulated by the driver assistance system in the first operating state, and from the target position which is determined therefrom, in order to determine a conversion factor. The control unit is configured, in a second operating state of the driver assistance system which is temporally sequential to the first operating state, by the application of the conversion factor thus determined, to determine a target steering angle equivalent on the basis of the target position of the steering wheel which is stipulated by the driver assistance system in the second operating state, by the application of the conversion factor thus determined, to determine an actual steering angle equivalent on the basis of an actual position of the steering wheel which is determined in the second operating state, and to control an operation of the driver assistance system on the base of a target value/actual value comparison of the target steering angle equivalent and the actual steering angle equivalent.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 6/00 - Arrangements for automatically controlling steering depending on driving conditions sensed and responded to, e.g. control circuits
• B62D 15/02 - Steering position indicators

Abstract

A control device is provided for operating a road-coupled hybrid vehicle, which is equipped with an electronic control unit, a first drive unit paired with a primary axle, and a second drive unit paired with a secondary axle. The control unit is designed to receive input variables including a specified sum target creep torque and a command to switch over from the single-axle operation to the two-axle operation with a specified all-wheel factor. The control unit sets a specified target torque for an internal combustion engine of the primary axle according to the all-wheel factor and detects the resulting actual coupling torque of the automatic transmission. If the functional module of the control unit ascertains a difference between the actual coupling torque and the sum target creep torque, the functional module specifies a corresponding target torque for an electric drive motor of the secondary axle to compensate for the difference.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 20/10 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand
• B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle

Abstract

A display unit includes a layer with a plurality of sub-regions which are arranged adjacently to one another along an illuminated edge of the layer. A corresponding number of symbols are arranged in the sub-regions. The display unit additionally has a plurality of light sources. The said light sources are arranged adjacently to one another along the illuminated edge of the layer. Each light source is configured to emit light into the respective sub-region of the layer via the illuminated edge of the layer. The display unit additionally has a limiting element which is arranged between the illuminated edge of the layer and the light sources and which is configured to limit the light emitted from the light sources for each sub-region such that the symbol in the respective sub-region is illuminated in a selective manner by the light sources.

IPC Classes  ?

• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• B60Q 3/14 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for dashboards lighting through the surface to be illuminated

Abstract

A method for producing a lithium ion battery includes the following steps: A casing is provided and an electrode arrangement is inserted therein. The electrode arrangement is formed from alternating layers of a cathode and an anode, where at least one anode contains an anode active material comprising a silicon- and/or titanium-based constituent. At least one flexible volume compensation element is situated between the electrode arrangement and the casing. The volume compensation element comprises a shell and an inert gas or electrolyte accommodated within the shell. The volume compensation element counteracts expansion of the electrode arrangement. The casing is sealed to form the lithium ion battery. The lithium ion battery is then charged, and the shell of the volume compensation element is opened to release the inert gas or the electrolyte when a target expansion of the electrode arrangement is reached. A lithium ion battery is also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodes; Lithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/0585 - Construction or manufacture of accumulators having only flat construction elements, i.e. flat positive electrodes, flat negative electrodes and flat separators
• H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging

Abstract

A headlight for a motor vehicle includes a housing which is provided with a translucent cover pane to allow light to exit from the headlight and in which a first lighting device and a second lighting device are located. The first lighting device is provided for generating at least one portion of a dipped beam and/or a full beam of the headlight, and the second lighting device is provided for generating at least one portion of a limiting light and/or a daytime running light of the headlight. The headlight also includes a diaphragm which is opaque in a predefined diaphragm section except for a plurality of light exit points provided therein. Light is emitted via the predefined diaphragm section toward the cover pane by the second lighting device in order to generate the at least one portion of the limiting light and/or the daytime running light.

IPC Classes  ?

• F21S 41/43 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by screens, non-reflecting members, light-shielding members or fixed shades characterised by the shape thereof
• B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
• 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 1/32 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating vehicle sides
• F21S 41/20 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
• F21S 41/24 - Light guides

Abstract

A curved hinge apparatus includes a curved hinge on which a luggage compartment cover of a vehicle is mountable, where, in an installed position of the curved hinge apparatus in the vehicle, the curved hinge is movable between an open position and a closed position through an opening in a luggage compartment trim of the vehicle which is delimited by a wall. The curved hinge is surrounded by a curved hinge cover. An outer side of the curved hinge cover has, facing away from the luggage compartment cover in the installed position, a portion which expands in a longitudinal direction of the curved hinge cover and which closes the opening in the open position. An inner side of the curved hinge cover has a support portion which abuts against an outer side of the curved hinge and which is spaced apart from the portion of the curved hinge cover.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 25/10 - Bonnets or lids
• E05D 1/04 - Pinless hinges; Substitutes for hinges with guide members shaped as circular arcs
• E05D 11/00 - Additional features or accessories of hinges

Abstract

An adapter is provided for securing a filling tube of a fuel container to a body of a motor vehicle. The adapter has a contact region for placement on the body and a first securing point for securing a first holder for the filling tube. This allows for it to be easily adapted to different vehicle body shapes.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/04 - Tank inlets
• F16L 3/10 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing

Abstract

A switching device for a multi-pole high-voltage vehicle power supply of an electrically operable motor vehicle is provided. The switching device includes at least one first electromechanical switch assigned to a first pole of at least one high-voltage accumulator, and having at least one second electromechanical switch assigned to a second pole of at least one high-voltage accumulator, wherein a first switch and a second switch have a different design and are designed to meet a first defined requirement together, and wherein at least one of the two switch types—here referred to as the first switch—is designed so as meet at least a second defined requirement on its own.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
• H02H 7/20 - 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 electronic equipment

Abstract

A device for predicting a future actual speed of a motor vehicle includes a low-pass filter, the low-pass filter being configured to filter a signal which is characteristic of a target speed of the motor vehicle and to provide this as a target speed of the motor vehicle; an acceleration governor, the acceleration governor being configured to predetermine a target acceleration for the motor vehicle in a time interval depending at least on the target speed of the motor vehicle; and a model, the model being configured to predict the future actual speed depending at least on the target acceleration.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
• B60W 30/14 - Cruise control

Abstract

A method for producing a cathode for a lithium-ion battery includes providing a cathode collector carrier film and applying a coating compound onto at least one main surface of the cathode collector carrier film. The coating compound contains a particulate auxiliary material. The coating compound is subsequently compressed to form a cathode film on the cathode collector carrier film. During the compression of the coating compound, the cathode collector carrier film is perforated. A lithium-ion battery is also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodes; Lithium-ion batteries

Abstract

A method for producing an energy storage cell is provided. According to the method, a housing having a base, a tapping plate, and a wound electrode assembly are provided. The wound electrode assembly is connected to the tapping plate, and the tapping plate, which is connected to the wound electrode assembly, is arranged in the housing. The tapping plate and the base of the housing are connected to each other via laser beam welding.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0587 - Construction or manufacture of accumulators having only wound construction elements, i.e. wound positive electrodes, wound negative electrodes and wound separators
• H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodes; Lithium-ion batteries

Abstract

A supply device for an apparatus includes: a first flow path through which a fluid can flow; a first consumer which is arranged in the first flow path and can be supplied with the fluid via the first flow path; a pump which is arranged in the first flow path and by which the fluid can be pumped out of a reservoir through the first flow path; a throttle which is arranged in the first flow path upstream of the first consumer and downstream of the pump; a second flow path through which the fluid can flow and which is fluidically connected to the first flow path at a first connection point located in the first flow path upstream of the throttle and downstream of the pump; and a second consumer which is arranged in the second flow path and can be supplied with the fluid via the second flow path.

IPC Classes  ?

• F15B 13/04 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor

Abstract

A holding device for a vehicle includes at least one base plate configured to support an object, and a cavity formed in a body of the holding device. The holding device is configured to receive the base plate and to at least partially receive the object being supported by the base plate. The holding device is configured to alter a position of the base plate within the cavity depending on the object.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof

Abstract

A safety belt lock unit includes a belt lock and a belt lock tongue which is connected to a safety belt. The belt lock has a locking arrangement with a locking mechanism which brings about a positive-locking engagement with the belt lock tongue. The belt lock has an unlocking mechanism where the locking mechanism can be brought out of engagement with the belt lock tongue by applying an unlocking force. A pressure-relief mechanism is disposed between the belt lock tongue and the belt lock. The pressure-relief mechanism moves the belt lock tongue into the belt lock when the belt lock tongue tilts in the belt lock which occurs in a vehicle collision by a tensioning triggered by a belt tensioning device of the safety belt and/or takes up some of a tensile force which is brought about by the belt tensioning device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 22/32 - Devices for releasing in an emergency, e.g. after an accident

Abstract

A storage housing for an electrical energy store of a motor vehicle includes at least one housing part having a circumferential sealing flange, at which the housing part can be connected to at least one additional housing part of the storage housing, The one housing part is formed by a steel frame which is connected to a closing part made of a light metal material, in particular an aluminum material. In order to create a housing part which is optimized in terms of its weight and also in terms of simplicity and sealing, it is provided that the steel frame is designed as a single-piece shaped component made of a steel material.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
• B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
• B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
• H01M 50/188 - Sealing members characterised by the disposition of the sealing members the sealing members being arranged between the lid and terminal
• H01M 50/224 - Metals
• 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

Abstract

A retention member for holding a line includes first and second retention elements connected to one another such that the retention member is pivotable between a retaining position, in which the first and second retention elements abut one another, and a fitting position, in which the first and second retention elements are spaced apart. The first and second retention elements each have a line guide, and in the retaining position the line guides together form a through-opening for the line. The first retention element has an insertion element which can be disposed in a receptacle of a fastening arrangement, which receptacle is fixed to the vehicle, and the insertion element comprises a first through-hole. The second retention element has a second through-hole which is aligned with the first through-hole in the retaining position. The receptacle fixed to the vehicle comprises a recess. If the retention member is disposed in the recess fixed to the vehicle, the first through-hole, the second through-hole and the recess are aligned and a securing element is disposed therein, securing the retention member in the retaining position and on the receptacle fixed to the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 3/10 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing

Abstract

A method for identifying a manipulated controller of a bus system of a vehicle is disclosed herein. The method includes transmitting a first message via the bus system by means of a first controller, and receiving the first message via the bus system by means of a second controller. The method further includes determining a message type of the received first message and determining a reference message by means of the second controller, wherein the reference message has a message type that corresponds to the determined message type of the first message. The method also includes determining a deviation of the first message from the reference message. When the first message deviates from the reference message, the method further includes identifying the first controller as the manipulated controller by means of the second controller, and providing an alarm message from the second controller to a server outside the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 12/40 - Bus networks

Abstract

An apparatus for connecting a wiper blade to a wiper arm for a screen wiping system of a motor vehicle is provided. The apparatus includes an adapter that is connectable to the wiper blade; a receiving element that is connectable to the wiper arm and has an adapter opening for receiving the adapter. The adapter has at least two locking regions which can be deformed with respect to one another and are configured to lock the adapter to the receiving element in a locking position. The apparatus also includes an actuator for unlocking the locking regions, wherein, in an unlocking position, the actuator engages into an engagement opening of the receiving element and, in the process, the two locking regions are deformed with respect to one another by the actuator in such a way that the adapter can be removed through the adapter opening.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60S 1/38 - Wiper blades
• B60S 1/40 - Connections between blades and arms

Abstract

A vehicle seat arrangement has at least two seats, which are arranged next to one another in a transverse direction of the seat on a common seat bench, and a common seat backrest that can be inclined about a transverse axis. The common seat backrest is adjustable from an upright seating position into a resting or reclined position which is inclined towards the rear.

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

A method is provided for simplifying a takeover of control of a motor vehicle by a vehicle-external operator. In the method, images of the surroundings of the vehicle are captured from the vehicle and semantically segmented. Errors in a corresponding segmentation model are predicted on the basis of at least one such image each. If a corresponding error prediction triggering a request for the takeover of control is made, an image-based visualization is automatically generated in which exactly one region corresponding to the error prediction is visually highlighted. The request and the visualization are then sent to the vehicle-external operator.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/80 - Arrangements for reacting to or preventing system or operator failure (handing over between remote control and on-board control, or handing over between remote control arrangements G05D 1/227)
• G05D 1/224 - Output arrangements on the remote controller, e.g. displays, haptics or speakers
• G06T 7/10 - Segmentation; Edge detection
• G06V 10/26 - Segmentation of patterns in the image field; Cutting or merging of image elements to establish the pattern region, e.g. clustering-based techniques; Detection of occlusion
• G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
• H04W 4/40 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P]

Abstract

A wind deflector for a convertible vehicle includes a lower frame, which can be fixedly mounted to the vehicle, and an upper frame, on which a wind deflector is formed. The upper frame can be pivoted relative to the lower frame about a deployment axis, between a laid-down position and a wind protection position, by use of a drive. The upper frame and the lower frame are pivotably interconnected via at least two bearing points. The upper frame is operatively connected to the lower frame by a drive thread, and the drive thread is operatively connected to the drive. One of the bearing points has at least one preloading device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 7/22 - Wind deflectors for open roofs

Abstract

A screwable vehicle antenna has a threaded part and a head part, which adjoins an end region of the threaded part. The threaded part and the head part both are made of electrically non-conductive material. At least one antenna radiator is arranged at least within part of the head part. A metal disk made of electrically conductive material is arranged on the head part and is used as a reflector or a ground plane. An HF electrical connector is provided, which is arranged on and fastened to a region of the head part remote from the threaded part, and the antenna radiator can be electrically connected to a plug of the HF electrical connector.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation for use in or on road or rail vehicles
• H01Q 1/36 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella
• H01Q 1/44 - ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS - Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas using equipment having another main function to serve additionally as an antenna
• H01Q 15/14 - Reflecting surfaces; Equivalent structures

Abstract

A method for operating integrated circuits of peripherals of a vehicle includes receiving a set of resource requests from one or more applications of the vehicle, wherein a resource request of the set of resource requests requests at least one resource from one or more peripherals of the set of peripherals of the vehicle. The method also includes storing the set of resource requests, and receiving a resource configuration profile. A setpoint operating state is determined for each peripheral of the set of peripherals of the vehicle depending on the received set of resource requests and the received resource configuration profile. The method further includes controlling the set of peripherals depending on the specified setpoint operating state, such that an actual operating state of a respective peripheral of the set of peripherals corresponds to the specified setpoint operating state of the respective peripheral of the set of peripherals.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 13/10 - Program control for peripheral devices

Abstract

A method for producing a cell-contacting system for a cell assembly of energy storage cells includes creating a first part of a conductive pattern for connecting the energy storage cells by structuring of a conductive material that involves cutting out holes from the conductive material; integrating the structured conductive material into an electrically insulating substrate by joining through primary forming of an insulating material, wherein the insulating material is arranged at least locally at the holes for mechanically connecting conductive tracks of the conductive pattern, and wherein the insulating material has access openings for exposing conductive track portions serving as cell contacts, and for creating a second part of the conductive pattern; and creating the second part of the conductive pattern by further structuring of the conductive material.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/519 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising printed circuit boards [PCB]
• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 50/238 - Flexibility or foldability
• 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

Abstract

A testing device for testing at least one vehicle control unit includes an error feedforward device for feeding forward predefined electrical signals to the at least one vehicle control unit. The error feedforward device has, for electrical signal connection to the at least one vehicle control unit at least one power interface configured for conducting power signals, at least one control signal interface configured for conducting control signals, and at least one data bus interface configured for conducting bus signals. At least the bus lines belonging to the at least one data bus interface are guided separately in the testing device from the electrical lines belonging to the other types of interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
• H04L 12/40 - Bus networks

Abstract

A method for producing an anode for a lithium-ion battery includes providing an anode collector carrier film and applying a coating compound onto at least one main surface of the anode collector carrier film. The coating compound contains a particulate auxiliary material. The coating compound is subsequently compressed to form an anode film on the anode collector carrier film. During the compression of the coating compound, the anode collector carrier film is perforated. A lithium-ion battery is also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 4/139 - Processes of manufacture

Abstract

Methods and devices for adapting a gain factor of an acceleration controller for a motor vehicle are provided. An acceleration controller specifies an acceleration setpoint for the motor vehicle in a time increment. The acceleration setpoint is specified as a function a speed setpoint of the motor vehicle, an actual speed of the motor vehicle, and the gain factor. The device stores the speed setpoint, the actual speed, and the acceleration setpoint specified as information for at least two time increments, select a first subset of the information, and train a model as a function of the first subset. The model predicts an actual speed in a later time increment from at least one stored actual speed and at least one stored acceleration setpoint, select a second subset of the information, and adapt the gain factor as a function of the second subset, the model and the acceleration controller.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/14 - Cruise control

Abstract

A road surface is classified by providing a set of data points that is attributable to a same road surface object. Each data point specifies a first variable and a second variable. For each data point, the first variable characterizes a horizontal motion exhibited by a vehicle when driving over the road surface object and the second variable characterizes a vertical motion exhibited by said vehicle when driving over the road surface object. The set of data points are classified using an artificial neural network with regard to a relevance of the road surface object for a driver warning function or an automated driving function.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
• B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
• G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
• G06V 10/774 - Generating sets of training patterns; Bootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
• G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
• G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery device (10) for a motor vehicle, having a plurality of battery cells (12) which are accommodated in a housing and rest at least against a heat-conducting potting compound (20) or a heat-conducting pad, which potting compound or pad rests against at least one structural component (22) of the battery device (10), as a result of which heat (14) can be dissipated from the battery cells (12) to the structural component (22) via the heat-conducting potting compound (20) or the heat-conducting pad.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
• H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials

Abstract

An energy storage system for storing electrical energy is provided. The energy storage system includes one or more energy storage cells, one or more supports and one or more protective films that are interposed between the one or more energy storage cells and the one or more supports. A motor vehicle having such an energy storage system is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/588 - Means for preventing undesired use or discharge for preventing incorrect connections inside or outside the batteries outside the batteries, e.g. incorrect connections of terminals or busbars
• H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
• H01M 10/658 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by thermal insulation or shielding
• H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
• H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
• H01M 50/24 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries from their environment, e.g. from corrosion
• H01M 50/276 - Inorganic material
• H01M 50/278 - Organic material
• H01M 50/282 - Lids or covers for the racks or secondary casings characterised by the material having a layered structure
• H01M 50/342 - Non-re-sealable arrangements
• H01M 50/59 - Means for preventing undesired use or discharge for preventing incorrect connections inside or outside the batteries characterised by the protection means

Abstract

A personality-based intelligent personal assistant IPA system, includes at least a first entity, which is adapted to determine a user's preferences with regard to the provision of information, and at least a second entity, which is adapted to receive the first entity's determination result. The system is further adapted to adjust the IPA's attributes regarding communication behavior with the user according to the determined user's preferences, wherein the communication behavior attribute comprises an amount of provided information to the user, a frequency of system-initiated interaction, a proactivity of automation, and/or an integration of third-party content.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06N 3/006 - Artificial life, i.e. computing arrangements simulating life based on simulated virtual individual or collective life forms, e.g. social simulations or particle swarm optimisation [PSO]
• G06F 3/16 - Sound input; Sound output
• G06F 9/451 - Execution arrangements for user interfaces
• G10L 13/033 - Voice editing, e.g. manipulating the voice of the synthesiser

Abstract

A visible component for a motor vehicle includes a fiber-reinforced plastics component having a multi-layer fiber reinforcement which is integrated in an at least largely transparent plastics matrix. The fiber reinforcement is formed by a visible layer in the form of a metallized glass fiber layer and at least one largely transparent structural layer. A touch display is also provided on a rear face of the fiber-reinforced plastics component facing the visible layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners

Abstract

A wheel cover apparatus for a vehicle includes an upper planar section for at least partially covering the wheel outer side of a steerable wheel, a lower planar section for at least partially covering the wheel outer side of the steerable wheel, an adjustment device for adjusting a position and/or orientation of the upper planar section and a positioning device for positioning the lower planar section. The upper planar section can be arranged on a body of a vehicle so as to be pivotable about a first pivot axis extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The upper planar section and the lower planar section are connected to each other so as to be pivotable about a second pivot axis extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The upper planar section is coupled to the adjustment device in such a manner that, in a functional installed state in the vehicle, the upper planar section is movable relative to the wheelhouse by means of the adjustment device. The positioning device is a traction means transmission.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 25/18 - Parts or details thereof, e.g. mud-guard flaps

Abstract

A rear structure for a motor vehicle includes two longitudinal members, a front cross member and a rear cross member. The front cross member and the rear cross member connect the longitudinal members to one another. The rear structure is a single-piece die-cast component. A motor vehicle includes such a rear structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 25/08 - Front or rear portions
• B62D 25/16 - Mud-guards or wings; Wheel cover panels
• B62D 29/00 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof

Abstract

A multi-voltage storage system for an at least partially electrically driven vehicle comprising: a first high-voltage energy storage module and a second high-voltage energy storage module; one switching unit of identical design for each energy storage module, each switching unit having two positive inputs and two negative inputs, by means of which at least one load connection and one charging connection can be formed, a controllable contactor being provided downstream of each input, and the negative inputs each being able to be connected to a negative pole of an energy storage module and the positive inputs each being able to be connected to a positive pole of an energy storage module by means of the contactors; and a control unit, which is designed such that all the contactors of each switching unit can be controlled independently of each other in any way by the control unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 58/19 - Switching between serial connection and parallel connection of battery modules
• B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle

Abstract

A method for processing image data captured by a camera in a vertical image plane includes extracting a feature map from the image data captured by the camera in the vertical image plane by a feature extractor, adjusting a resolution of the extracted feature map depending on a position of a portion of the image data in a horizontal image plane relative to the camera to obtain a feature map with adjusted resolution, and transforming the portion of the image data from the vertical image plane to the horizontal image plane based on the feature map with the adjusted resolution.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 10/77 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using data integration or data reduction, e.g. principal component analysis [PCA] or independent component analysis [ICA] or self-organising maps [SOM]; Blind source separation
• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

A pressure vessel assembly includes a plurality of pressure vessels which are disposed so as to be mutually parallel, one or a plurality of fixed bearings, and one or a plurality of floating bearings. Each pressure vessel at one longitudinal end is fastened to a fixed bearing and at an opposite longitudinal end is fastened to a floating bearing. The floating bearings define an initial intrusion space and, by displacing the pressure vessels along the floating bearings, a dynamic intrusion space opposite the floating bearings is defined.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/08 - Mounting arrangements for vessels
• F17C 13/12 - Arrangements or mounting of devices for preventing or minimising the effect of explosion

Abstract

A method for formal verification of a program of a control device. A graph model of the program of the control device and a specification to be fulfilled by the program of the control device are provided. A Kripke structure is determined as a function of the graph model of the program of the control device. It is checked whether the Kripke structure fulfills the specification to be fulfilled by the program of the control device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 11/36 - Preventing errors by testing or debugging of software

Abstract

A control device for a three-phase inverter of a vehicle prime mover is configured to activate active discharge of a DC link of the inverter and at the same time to switch on the lower half-bridge switches of the inverter during the active discharge, and to switch on an upper half-bridge switch of the inverter. The three-phase inverter has three half-bridges, each having an upper half-bridge switch and a lower half-bridge switch.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using dc to ac converters or inverters

Abstract

A method for producing an electrical energy store is provided, including providing a housing, at least one positive electrode, which includes a first active material, and at least one negative electrode, which includes a second active material, which are inserted into the housing. Then, a gas mixture is metered into an empty volume of the housing, and the housing is sealed in a gas-tight manner. The gas mixture includes at least one gas component which is at least partially reacted with at least one of the first active material and the second active material after the housing has been sealed. An electrical energy store is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
• H01M 10/058 - Construction or manufacture
• H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging
• H01M 50/103 - Primary casings, jackets or wrappings of a single cell or a single battery characterised by their shape or physical structure prismatic or rectangular
• H01M 50/107 - Primary casings, jackets or wrappings of a single cell or a single battery characterised by their shape or physical structure having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic

Abstract

A cell for the electrochemical storage of electrical energy includes: a first sub-cell and a second sub-cell, which are each designed for the electrochemical storage of electrical energy; and a first electrolyte-stable insulation body for thermally insulating the first sub-cell and the second sub-cell from each other. The insulation body is arranged in an interstice between the first and second sub-cells, which is delimited by a side face of the first sub-cell and a side face of the second sub-cell, wherein the first insulation body has a first thermally insulating material having a thermal conductivity of at most 1 W/(m K) and a first heating structure designed to heat the first sub-cell and the second sub-cell, and wherein the first insulation body is electrically insulated from both the first sub-cell and the second sub-cell. A battery with such a cell and a vehicle with such a battery are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/658 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by thermal insulation or shielding
• H01M 10/615 - Heating or keeping warm
• H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
• H01M 10/654 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells located inside the innermost case of the cells, e.g. mandrels, electrodes or electrolytes
• H01M 10/6555 - Rods or plates arranged between the cells
• H01M 10/6571 - Resistive heaters
• H05B 3/22 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater non-flexible

Abstract

A body for an electrically operable motor vehicle, includes a vehicle floor, which has a floor element arranged above an energy storage device and, in the region of the end of the floor element, at least one fastening point of the body for a support element is provided. In the event of an accident-induced load introduction of a corresponding force in the region of the fastening point, in order to prevent accompanying damage to the energy storage device, the floor element has a deformation region that can be intentionally deformed away from the energy storage device when the accident-induced force is introduced at the fastening point of the body for the support element.

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

Please substitute the new Abstract submitted herewith for the original Abstract: A method for determining a fresh-air-mass parameter in a cylinder of an internal combustion engine in a motor vehicle includes identifying a cylinder which is at the end of an intake stroke or at the beginning of a compression stroke during operation of the motor vehicle, determining a diagnosis time window which lasts for a period of time after closing of the inlet valves of the identified cylinder within a region of low torque of the internal combustion engine, ascertaining a development in the speed of the internal combustion engine during the diagnosis time window, and determining the fresh-air-mass parameter in the identified cylinder.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02D 41/18 - Circuit arrangements for generating control signals by measuring intake air flow
• F02D 41/14 - Introducing closed-loop corrections

Abstract

An angular position detection device in a hybrid vehicle includes a crankshaft sensor for detecting an absolute internal combustion engine angular position with respect to a defined position mark, an electric machine, a rotor position sensor for detecting a relative electric machine angular position based on a reference point, in particular a reference pole comprising a plurality of identical rotor poles, and an electronic control unit. The control unit is configured such that the absolute internal combustion engine angular position and the relative electric machine angular position are detected when the internal combustion engine is stationary and the electric machine is stationary, and a mechanical angular reference of the internal combustion engine with respect to the electric machine is determined, on the basis of these angular positions, as an angle difference between the position mark and an initial reference point.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/20 - Reducing vibrations in the driveline
• B60K 6/20 - 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
• 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

Abstract

A window regulator for a side window of a motor vehicle, includes a slide guide rail on which a rail slide is slidably arranged. The side window is attached to a window holder arranged on the rail slide and the rail slide can be displaced largely in a Z-direction into an upper position and into a lower position. The slide guide rail can be fixed in position at an upper attachment point and a lower attachment point on a body part. The window holder and the upper attachment point and the lower attachment point are on a straight connecting line. The configuration of the window regulator ensures precise closing of the side window, in particular for frameless side windows, of a motor vehicle, even when the motor vehicle is travelling at very high speeds.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05D 15/16 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding vertically more or less in their own plane
• B60J 1/17 - Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides adjustable slidable vertically
• E05F 11/38 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement
• E05F 15/697 - Motor units therefor, e.g. geared motors

Abstract

A vehicle seat has a seat base element, a seat back and a headrest that has a headrest mount connected or connectable to the seat back. The headrest mount is connected to an inner headrest structure. At least one mechanical or electromechanical active element is located in the headrest. The active element is fastened to the headrest structure or to the headrest mount by way of at least one elastic mounting element.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60N 2/888 - Head-rests with arrangements for protecting against abnormal g-forces, e.g. by displacement of the head-rest
• B60N 2/806 - Head-rests movable or adjustable
• B60N 2/879 - Head-rests with additional features not related to head-rest positioning, e.g. heating or cooling devices or loudspeakers

Abstract

A method for determining the parameters of an equivalent circuit for representation of the impedance of a lithium ion cell is provided. The equivalent circuit includes at least one RC element having an ohmic resistor R1, a capacitor C1, and a series resistor Rs. The series resistor Rs is determined by an impedance measurement.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/389 - Measuring internal impedance, internal conductance or related variables
• G01R 31/367 - Software therefor, e.g. for battery testing using modelling or look-up tables
• G01R 31/3842 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC combining voltage and current measurements
• G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
• G01R 31/396 - Acquisition or processing of data for testing or for monitoring individual cells or groups of cells within a battery

Abstract

A method for producing a device includes, by an electronic computing unit, determining a nominal value of a nominal property of the device to be produced and/or of a movement apparatus for moving the device in space. By the electronic computing unit, comparing the nominal value with actual values of a property of respective already produced devices and/or of an already produced movement apparatus, where a respective difference between the nominal value and the respective actual value is determined in the comparing. By the electronic computing unit, displaying an item of information on an electronic display, where the information characterizes one of the already produced devices, where one of the actual values belongs to the one device characterized by the information, and where one of the differences was determined on a basis of the one actual value belonging to the device characterized by the information.

IPC Classes  ?

• B21D 43/05 - Advancing work in relation to the stroke of the die or tool by means in mechanical engagement with the work specially adapted for multi-stage presses
• G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control (DNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated manufacturing systems (IMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)

Abstract

A control device for operating a roadbound all-wheel vehicle having a first electric drive motor assigned to a primary axle and a second electric drive motor assigned to a secondary axle, including a control unit configured such that, when a defined dynamic driving mode of the driver is identified based on the driver request gradient during a operating mode with the first motor activated and the second motor deactivated for a predefined time window, an overall setpoint moment characteristic predefined by a new driver request is ascertained. This is set, in accordance with an axle distribution factor that is likewise predefined, by reducing the setpoint moment of the primary motor and by activating and increasing the setpoint moment of the secondary motor, even when the predefined overall setpoint moment characteristic lies below a maximum possible moment of the primary motor.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02P 5/50 - Arrangements specially adapted for regulating or controlling the speed or torque of two or more electric motors for speed regulation of two or more dynamo-electric motors in relation to one another by comparing electrical values representing the speeds
• B60K 17/356 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having fluid or electric motor, for driving one or more wheels
• B60K 23/08 - Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for for changing number of driven wheels
• 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

Abstract

The present invention comprises a device and a method for exact seat occupancy identification in a vehicle. The device comprises an ultra-wideband (UWB) radar comprising a transmitter (TRx) and at least two receivers (TRx, Rx). The transmitter (TRx) is configured to emit a plurality of preamble symbols in the direction of a vehicle seat of the vehicle. The at least two receivers (TRx, Rx) are configured to receive the preamble symbols reflected by the vehicle seats. A computer is configured to generate Channel Impulse Responses (CIRs) from the received, reflected preamble symbols and process the generated CIRs with the aid of a suitable machine learning algorithm. The computer is further configured to perform an angle-of-arrival calculation based on the reflected preamble symbols and determine an occupancy of the vehicle seats from the processed CIRs and the performed angle-of-arrival calculation.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
• B60N 2/00 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles

Abstract

An air-conditioning system for an electrified motor vehicle with an interior and a high-voltage accumulator, includes an air-conditioning installation and an electronic control unit. The air-conditioning installation air-conditions both the interior and the high-voltage accumulator. The control unit implements a preconditioning mode during charging of the parked vehicle before a journey begins in such a way that: (a) at least the length of the route and the outside temperature over the length of the route can be predicted, and (b) in that, depending on the prediction, the high-voltage accumulator can be used as: (i) a heat accumulator, when the predicted outside temperature over the length of the route is lower than the heating threshold target temperature required by the high-voltage accumulator, or (ii) a cold accumulator, when the predicted outside temperature over the length of the route is greater than the heating threshold target temperature required by the high-voltage accumulator.

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

A method for controlling an internal combustion engine having an exhaust gas turbocharger and an exhaust gas aftertreatment device, includes determining a catalytic converter temperature, comparing the determined catalytic converter temperature with an upper temperature threshold, and, if the comparison determines that the threshold has been exceeded, reducing a proportion of the exhaust gases of the internal combustion engine which are guided through a turbine bypass of the exhaust gas turbocharger.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
• F02D 41/14 - Introducing closed-loop corrections

Abstract

A vehicle drive has an internal combustion engine, an air conduit system, an exhaust system and a diagnostic unit for identifying a leak in the air conduit system of the internal combustion engine. The diagnostic unit is designed to carry out a method for diagnosing a leak in an internal combustion engine, including by determining mass flows in the air conduit system, and identifying a leakage mass flow.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02D 41/18 - Circuit arrangements for generating control signals by measuring intake air flow
• F02D 23/00 - Controlling engines characterised by their being supercharged
• F02D 41/22 - Safety or indicating devices for abnormal conditions

Abstract

A method for determining travel information of a vehicle on a predetermined route includes determining a usual travel time on the route and determining a current travel time on the route on the basis of a current traffic flow on the route. The method further includes determining a predicted travel time on the basis of a traffic flow on the route at the time at which the vehicle is expected to travel on said route. The method also includes providing a deviation of the predicted travel time from the usual travel time and providing a deviation of the predicted travel time from the current travel time.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
• G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance

Abstract

A battery module stores electrical energy. The battery module includes one or more battery cells disposed between two compression plates so as to be next to one another along a transverse axis of the battery module. The battery module is configured such that a spacing between the two compression plates is variable within a spacing range so that a variation in a spatial extent of the one or more battery cells exists along the transverse axis. The two compression plates apply a compressive force to the one or more battery cells within the entire spacing range.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/249 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
• H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
• H01M 50/244 - Secondary casings; Racks; Suspension devices; Carrying devices; Holders characterised by their mounting method
• H01M 50/264 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders with fastening means, e.g. locks for cells or batteries, e.g. straps, tie rods or peripheral frames

Abstract

Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for assisting a driver of a motor vehicle in driving on a predeter-mined racetrack. A sensor system is configured to detect a current position of the motor vehicle on the racetrack and an electronic control unit configured to control an actuator system of the motor vehicle. Predetermined brake point positions of the racetrack are stored in the electronic control unit. A current position of the motor vehicle on the racetrack is continuously detected. A relevant remaining driving time from the current position to a relevant brake point position of the racetrack is determined using the electronic control unit. Corresponding limit values are stored in the electronic control unit for the relevant remaining driving time. When a corresponding limit value is not reached, the control device controls the actuator system of the motor such that the motor generates a signal to the driver.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
• 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
• B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
• F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
• F02D 41/30 - Controlling fuel injection
• F02P 5/15 - Digital data processing

Abstract

The present subject matter relates to a connection element for a cooler of a high-voltage accumulator. A coolant supply system extends between a supply interface and a discharge interface. A connection interface connects a heat exchange element of the cooler to the coolant supply system. The supply interface and the discharge interface have congruent interface contours. A cooler element and a cooler for a high-voltage accumulator are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/6567 - Liquids
• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold

Abstract

A method is provided for refueling a motor vehicle. The method include the steps of: acquiring at least one signal, wherein the signal contains information as to whether the motor vehicle has at least one device for preventing follow-up refueling; and providing fuel in accordance with the acquired signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 5/00 - Methods or apparatus for filling pressure vessels with liquefied, solidified, or compressed gases

Abstract

A method for processing measurement data from an environment sensor of a vehicle. Measurement data that describes an environment of the vehicle is received from the environment sensor, and driving planning data that describes a future movement of the vehicle during semiautomated operation is also received. Vehicle data describing a position and/or movement of the vehicle is determined, and the measurement data is processed based on the vehicle data. Vehicle data is also predicted for at least one point in time during the future movement of the vehicle based on the vehicle planning data, and the measurement data for the at least one point in time is processed based on the predicted vehicle data.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/28 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network with correlation of data from several navigational instruments
• B60W 50/06 - Improving the dynamic response of the control system, e.g. improving the speed of regulation or avoiding hunting or overshoot
• B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
• G01C 25/00 - Manufacturing, calibrating, cleaning, or repairing instruments or devices referred to in the other groups of this subclass

Abstract

A method for detecting surroundings of a vehicle includes emitting a radar signal using a radar sensor of the vehicle, receiving the radar signal reflected in the surroundings by way of the radar sensor, detecting objects in the surroundings based on the received radar signal, receiving surroundings signals from the surroundings using the radar sensor, checking the presence of a third-party radar signal from a third-party radar sensor of another road user in the surroundings signals, and assuming that there is an object in the surroundings that is not detected at present for the radar sensor based on the radar signal if the third-party radar signal is present.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

Abstract

A method operates an electromechanical steering assistance device of a vehicle. The steering assistance device is operated by a storage battery charged by an electric motor operated as a generator. It is predictively detected that the steering assistance device has, at a future time, a power demand higher than power currently requested for charging the storage battery. Following this detection, a higher voltage is applied to the storage battery at the future time so that the steering assistance device exerts the predicted higher power at the predicted time. The higher voltage is applied to the storage battery only if, in the predictive determination, it is detected that a design limit of the steering assistance device is reached and/or exceeded at the future time.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 5/04 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering electrical, e.g. using an electric servo-motor connected to, or forming part of, the steering gear

Abstract

An expansion module for a vehicle includes an onboard electrical system. The onboard electrical system has an electrical energy store and a receiving area for the expansion module. The expansion module includes a module interface and a functional unit. The module interface is configured to form a mechanical connection to a receiving interface of identical design of the receiving area and one or more electrically conductive collections between the expansion module and the receiving area. The functional unit is configured to provide an expansion function for the onboard electrical system of the vehicle, via the one or more electrically conductive connections.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
• B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries

Abstract

A drive control system for a motor vehicle able to be operated by an electric motor and having a drive stage selector, an electronic accelerator pedal, a brake pedal, and an electronic control unit that is configured such that a creep function is deactivated when a first alternative automatic drive stage is selected, and that a creep function is activated when a second alternative automatic drive stage is selected. The control unit furthermore contains an appropriately programmed function module by way of which, when the creep function is activated and based on creep pilot control, the creep moment predefined thereby, in the form of a drive moment, is reduced based on a braking request from the driver, wherein a frictional braking moment is activated by the conventional wheel brake system only when the minimum possible creep moment is reached.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired 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
• F16H 59/08 - Range selector apparatus

Abstract

A method is described for providing a neural network for directly validating an environment map in a vehicle by means of sensor data. Valid or legitimate environment data is provided in a feature representation from map data and sensor data. Invalid or illegitimate environment data is provided in a feature representation from map data and sensor data. A neutral network is trained using the valid environment data and the invalid environment data.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
• G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks

Abstract

A method for additive manufacturing of a three-dimensional object includes successively exposing a construction material having at least one UV-curable component by UV radiation to form a green body and subjecting the green body to thermal energy, where at least one component of the construction material thermally cures to form the three-dimensional object upon exceeding of a curing temperature. The successively exposing by the UV radiation to form the green body is controlled such that at least in sections the curing temperature of the at least one component is not significantly exceeded.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 64/393 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
• B29C 64/165 - Processes of additive manufacturing using a combination of solid and fluid materials, e.g. a powder selectively bound by a liquid binder, catalyst, inhibitor or energy absorber
• B29C 64/264 - Arrangements for irradiation
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 50/02 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes

Abstract

An electrical energy store has a plurality of energy storage cells each having a cell housing and two cell terminals, and a cell contact system for connecting the energy storage cells which has a carrier and conductor tracks which are connected to the carrier and have conductor track portions forming contact regions for contacting the cell terminals of the energy storage cells. The cell terminals have terminal regions which are to be at least partially laterally contacted, and the contact regions are at least partially in the form of lateral pressure contacts which, during contact, exert a lateral force on the terminal regions which are to be laterally contacted.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
• H01M 50/249 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
• H01M 50/502 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing
• H01M 50/55 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells on the same side of the cell
• H01M 50/559 - Terminals adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round, elliptic or button cells

Abstract

A method for separating or recovering materials from electrodes includes: providing a substrate, in particular an electrode substrate, to which a coating has been applied; and at least partially stripping the coating from the substrate by snow blasting.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/54 - Reclaiming serviceable parts of waste accumulators
• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• B24C 1/00 - Methods for use of abrasive blasting for producing particular effects; Use of auxiliary equipment in connection with such methods
• B24C 3/32 - Abrasive blasting machines or devices; Plants designed for abrasive blasting of particular work, e.g. the internal surfaces of cylinder blocks

Abstract

A cooling device for an electrical energy store, having a heat sink for arranging on one side of a cell assembly formed of energy storage cells of the electrical energy store and for cooling the energy storage cells is provided. The heat sink has openings for aligned arrangement so as to form degassing elements of the energy storage cells. The openings form a degassing duct for a hot gas of the energy storage cells that leaks via the degassing elements. The cooling device has intermediate cooling elements for arranging in clearances of the cell assembly between the energy storage cells in order to compensate for a loss of cooling surface that results from the openings of the heat sink. The intermediate cooling elements are arranged on the heat sink and are designed to dissipate waste heat from the energy storage cells to the heat sink.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/6568 - Liquids characterised by flow circuits, e.g. loops, located externally to the cells or cell casings
• H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
• H01M 50/375 - Vent means sensitive to or responsive to temperature

Abstract

An insulating wall for a motor vehicle is designed to separate an engine compartment of the motor vehicle from a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle such that sound is damped and/or thermal insulation is provided. The insulating wall has a first component, which has an insertion groove and has an insulating material, and a second component, which has an insulating material and which is inserted into the insertion groove in an insertion direction and clamped in the insertion groove.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 13/08 - Insulating elements, e.g. for sound insulation

Abstract

A cell assembly for an electrochemical energy storage device has: two cells for electrochemically storing electric energy; and a first insulating body for thermally insulating the two cells from each other. The insulating body is arranged between the cells in an intermediate space delimited by a respective lateral surface of each of the two cells and is configured to absorb pressure exerted by the lateral surfaces of the two cells on lateral surfaces of the first insulation body, where compression occurs along a compression direction. The insulating body includes a first thermally insulating and compressible fiber material and has a rigidity as a function of compression, where a value curve of the rigidity has a first compression value section and a second compression value section adjoining the first compression value section. A cell module has a cell assembly and a high-voltage storage device has a cell module as described herein.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/658 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by thermal insulation or shielding
• H01M 50/293 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by the material
• H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
• H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
• H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
• H01M 10/647 - Prismatic or flat cells, e.g. pouch cells

Abstract

An apparatus for controlling at least one safety function of a motor vehicle is configured to determine a current driving situation of the motor vehicle, to determine a safety level required in the current driving situation of the motor vehicle, and to control the at least one safety function according to the required safety level.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
• 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

Abstract

A door bodyshell of a framed door of a motor vehicle is provided. The door bodyshell includes a door inside panel and an assembly fastened to the door inside panel. The door inside panel has an inner sill region and a peripheral frame structure, which is connected to the inner sill region, for a motor vehicle side window. The assembly fastened to the door inside panel has a reinforcing structure, which is arranged level with the inner sill region, and a door outside skin, which is connected to the reinforcing structure level with the inner sill region by way of a flange or a welded joint. In a state in which the door body shell is installed on the motor vehicle, the reinforcing structure level with the inner sill region is inclined in the direction of a motor vehicle interior such that the flange or the welded joint and a horizontal plane enclose an angle of less than 90°. In the state in which the door body shell is installed on the motor vehicle, the flange or the welded joint is formed as far as at least an outer comer, in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle, of an outer sill region of the door body shell.

IPC Classes  ?

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