BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Neff, Albrecht
Rastogi, Shitij
Abstract
The invention relates to a method (100) for controlling the communication of a driver (105) of a motor vehicle (110) with another person (115) outside of the motor vehicle (110), comprising the steps: determining (120-130) a driving situation of the motor vehicle (110); determining (140), on the basis of the determined driving situation, a degree of attentiveness of the driver (105) which is necessary for driving the motor vehicle (110); determining that the communication jeopardizes the necessary attentiveness being reached; and influencing (145) the communication according to the necessary attentiveness.
G08G 1/0962 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages
B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
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
G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
2.
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A GLASSES POSE OF PAIR OF SMART GLASSES BY MEANS OF OUTSIDE-IN TRACKING
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Pauli, Manfred
Bauernfeind, Tobias
Keim, Alan
Haberl, Wolfgang
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for determining a pose of at least one pair of smart glasses in an interior of a mobile machine, comprising the following steps: - capturing a camera image of an interior of the mobile machine; - evaluating a data-based glasses-type recognition model on the basis of the captured camera image in order to determine a relevant glasses type for at least one pair of smart glasses imaged in the camera image, the data-based glasses-type recognition model being trained to assign a camera image to a relevant glasses type of one or more pairs of smart glasses; - selecting, in each case, one of a plurality of data-based pose recognition models depending on the recognized glasses type, the data-based pose recognition models each being trained for one glasses type, in order to determine a glasses pose of the corresponding pair of smart glasses according to the camera image; - determining, in each case, the glasses pose of the pair of smart glasses of the corresponding glasses type by means of the selected pose recognition model.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Heinemann, Tobias
Wierer, Christoph
Sass, Bernhard
Brandl, Bernd
Ghalawinji, Ibrahim
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide a method (100) for controlling a diagnosis session of a vehicle. The method (100) comprises sending (110), to a server, a readiness signal indicative of a readiness for the diagnosis session. The method (100) also comprises receiving (120), at least once, from the server, a first cyclical heartbeat signal or sending (120), to the server, a second cyclical heartbeat signal. Furthermore, the method (100) comprises initialising (130) a diagnosis session based on the first cyclical heartbeat signal and/or the second cyclical heartbeat signal.
H04L 43/10 - Active monitoring, e.g. heartbeat, ping or trace-route
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
H04L 67/125 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks involving control of end-device applications over a network
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Kotter, Philip
Frank, Matthias
Abstract
Proposed is a drive battery (1) for a motor vehicle, wherein the drive battery (1) comprises multiple accumulator cells (2), a cell connector (3) that electrically interconnects the accumulator cells (2), and an installation board (4) which is mounted on the accumulator cells (2) and accommodates the cell connector (3). The cell connector (3) has a corrugation (5) which is mounted on a ridge (6) of the installation board (4), and a gap between the corrugation (5) and the ridge of the installation board (6) is less than 1 mm.
H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
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 50/583 - Devices or arrangements for the interruption of current in response to current, e.g. fuses
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
5.
SECURING RING, COMPONENT ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING A SECURING RING, AND MOTOR VEHICLE
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Staake, Michael
Abstract
The invention relates to a securing ring (10) for a component arrangement (100), comprising – a ring region (30) that is largely closed in the circumferential direction (U) of the securing ring (10) and extends within a plane intermediate region (36) that runs between two planes (32, 34) that are parallel to one another and tangent to the ring region (30) at opposite ring region sides (38, 40), which planes (32, 34) are oriented parallel to a ring region central plane (42) of the ring region (30), and – a tool engagement region (6) that is connected to the ring region (30) and has tool engagement elements (70, 80) which project from the ring region and via which the ring region (30) can be deformed under the exertion of force on the tool engagement region (60), characterised in that at least one tool engagement element (70) of the tool engagement elements (70, 80) has a tool engagement element end (72, 82) that faces away from the ring region (30) and extends at least partially outside of the plane intermediate region (36). The invention further relates to a component arrangement (100) having such a securing ring (10), and to a motor vehicle (K) having a securing ring (10) and/or having a component arrangement (100).
F16B 21/18 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding it; Stud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft - Details
6.
MODAL IMPACT HAMMER AND METHOD FOR VIBRATION-TESTING A BRAKE DISC
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Bloch, Christian
Abstract
The invention relates to a modal impact hammer and to a method for vibration-testing a brake disc (1). The method comprises the following steps: rotating the brake disc (1) while it is meshed with a brake pad; exciting the brake disc (1) by striking it with a vibration-exciter, in particular with a modal impact hammer (2) and/or an electromagnet; and scanning the brake disc (1) at different points (P) with a laser vibrometer (6).
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Rauh, Thomas
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for determining a percentage of volume of hydrogen in a fuel cell system (1), and a fuel cell system (1). No hydrogen sensor is used in the fuel cell system (1). The percentage of volume of hydrogen in the anode gas is determined on the basis of the pressure difference between the anode inlet and anode outlet of the fuel cell and taking into account the current drawn from the fuel cell system.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Stegmayer, Elmar
Dinglreiter, Christian
Troll, Alexander
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for operating a dipping tank (1), which is filled with a production fluid (2) for carrying out a production step on a component (3), said method comprising the following steps: - introducing a measuring device (4) into a part of the dipping tank (1) filled with a production fluid (2) and/or a measuring fluid; - determining direction-dependent flow speeds along the spatial directions in at least one volume region (6) of the filled part by the measuring device (4), wherein during the production step, the component (3) is arranged at least partially in the volume region (6); and - determining at least one incident flow speed of the production fluid (2) onto the component (3) on the basis of the determined direction-dependent flow speeds. Furthermore, the invention relates to a device for operating a dipping tank (1).
B05C 3/10 - Apparatus in which the work is brought into contact with a bulk quantity of liquid or other fluent material the work being immersed in the liquid or other fluent material for treating separate articles the articles being moved through the liquid or other fluent material
B65G 49/02 - Conveying systems characterised by their application for specified purposes not otherwise provided for for conveying workpieces through baths of liquid
C25D 13/00 - Electrophoretic coating characterised by the process
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METHOD FOR CARRYING OUT A TRACKING METHOD FOR MULTIPLE SMART GLASSES IN THE INTERIOR OF A VEHICLE
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Bauernfeind, Tobias
Keim, Alan
Pauli, Manfred
Haberl, Wolfgang
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for the outside-in tracking of at least one pair of smart glasses in the interior of a vehicle in order to determine the position of the at least one pair of smart glasses, having the steps of: - capturing a camera image of the interior so that vehicle occupants on all of the seats of the vehicle are detected, - analyzing the camera image in order to detect all of the at least one pair of smart glasses in the interior; - determining the position of the at least one detected pair of smart glasses; and - providing the determined position to the respective at least one detected pair of smart glasses.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Rauh, Thomas
Abstract
The technology disclosed here relates to a computer-implemented method for detecting purging (22) caused by an anode purge valve (20) in a fuel cell (10), the method comprising the steps of: detecting an actuation phase (26) of the anode purge valve (20) for causing purging (22); monitoring a first measurement variable (28) that depends on a pressure (30) which changes if purging (22) takes place; monitoring a second measurement variable (32) that influences the pressure (30) independently of purging (22); in the event of a change in the first measurement variable (28) in a monitoring period (34) during and/or after the actuation phase (26), determining whether the second measurement variable (32) has changed before or in the monitoring period (34); and detecting that purging (22) is taking place under the criterion (K3) that the second measurement variable (32) has not changed before or in the monitoring period (34).
H01M 8/04119 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration of gaseous reactants with simultaneous supply or evacuation of electrolyte; Humidifying or dehumidifying
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Lindner, Matthias
Doerrer, Christoph
Abstract
The invention relates to an operating device for a motor vehicle, comprising a lighting unit and a display unit. The display unit comprises a transparent body on which at least one light-scattering element is arranged. The light scattering element can be illuminated using the lighting unit.
B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
B60Q 3/20 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors mounted on specific fittings of passenger or driving compartments
H01H 9/18 - Distinguishing marks on switches, e.g. for indicating switch location in the dark; Adaptation of switches to receive distinguishing marks
12.
INJECTION-MOLDED COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN INJECTION-MOLDED COMPONENT
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Veihelmann, Bernd
Knoedler-Bunte, Andreas
Troffer, Franz
Abstract
The present invention relates to an injection-molded component (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising a first film insert (2) having a first printed area (3), a second film insert (4) having a second printed area (5), and a transparent plastic layer (6) disposed between the first film insert (2) and the second film insert (4), the first printed area (3) being designed to act as a cover for partially covering (U) the second printed area.
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Akif, Oeztzan
Buetow, Sven
Schuhbauer, Markus
Abstract
The invention relates to a cooling system for a motor vehicle. The cooling system comprises a cooling module for cooling a drive device of the motor vehicle arranged behind the cooling module in a motor vehicle longitudinal direction, a cooling frame arranged laterally relative to the cooling module in a vehicle width direction, and an air guide arranged laterally relative to the cooling module in the vehicle width direction and extending forwards from the cooling frame in the vehicle longitudinal direction. The air guide has an L-shaped cross-section in an end region facing the cooling frame. The cooling frame has an angled cross-section in an end region facing the air guide for receiving the L-shaped end region of the air guide so that the L-shaped cross-section rests on the inside of the angled cross-section with respect to the vehicle width direction.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Farkas, Attila
Buhl, Michael
Abstract
The invention relates to an electrical energy storage device (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one cell pair (5), which has exactly two storage cells (2a, b) designed to store electrical energy, said storage cells each having: - a cell housing (3) having an accommodating space (6); - electrodes (8) disposed in the accommodating space (6); and - a cell line element (11) extending through the accommodating space (6), the cell line element having a temperature control channel (12), which passes through the accommodating space (6) of the storage cell (2a, b) in question and through which a temperature control medium can flow for the temperature control of the storage cell (2a, b) in question; wherein the cell pair (5) is assigned three connecting line elements (13a-c), which are separate from one another and separate from the storage cells (2a, b) and which each comprise three line regions (14a-c), which line regions extend obliquely or perpendicularly to one another in pairs and through which line regions the temperature control medium can flow, namely a first line region (14a), a second line region (14b), and a third line region (14c) extending between the first line region (14a) and the second line region (14b).
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 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 50/291 - 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 their shape
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Bruckmaier, Johannes
Abstract
The invention relates to a sensor assembly (10) for an actuation device (18) of a vehicle (26) and a vehicle (26). The sensor assembly (10) comprises at least one control device (14) and a first sensor group (11A) with a first force sensor (12A) and a second force sensor (12B). At least one of the force sensors (12) of the first sensor group (11A) is mechanically coupled to the actuation device (18) and at least one of the force sensors (12) of the first sensor group (11A) is electrically or electronically coupled to the control device (14). Each force sensor (12) is designed to detect a force acting on the respective force sensor (12), regardless of the other force sensors (12) of the sensor assembly (10). The control device (14) is designed to determine a force exerted by the actuation device (18) on the force sensor (12) based on a measurement signal received via the at least one force sensor (12). The force sensors (12) of the first sensor group (11A) are arranged on top of one another or next to one another relative to the actuation device (18).
G01L 5/22 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring the force applied to control members, e.g. control members of vehicles, triggers
16.
METHOD FOR BRAKING AT LEAST ONE REAR WHEEL OF A VEHICLE
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Bramer, Klaus
Steitz, Tobias
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for braking at least one rear wheel (14) of a vehicle (10), comprising the steps of: - activating a rear wheel braking function by actuating an electrical operating element (24) in a vehicle interior (22); and - braking at least one rear wheel (14) by means of the rear wheel braking function by adjusting an electrical control element (28) that can be regulated manually.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Baumann, Martin
Abstract
LuLu44), that lies on a pareto-front (PAR) of the set of points (S13, S14). The invention is, in particular, advantageously applicable to fully electrically driven vehicles.
H02J 1/00 - Circuit arrangements for dc mains or dc distribution networks
G06F 30/367 - Design verification, e.g. using simulation, simulation program with integrated circuit emphasis [SPICE], direct methods or relaxation methods
H02J 4/00 - Circuit arrangements for mains or distribution networks not specified as ac or dc
18.
METHOD FOR CLEANING WORKPIECE CARRIERS FOR BATTERY CELL LACQUERING, DEVICE FOR CLEANING WORKPIECE CARRIERS FOR BATTERY CELL LACQUERING, AND VEHICLE
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Schneider, Sebastian
Hackl, Julian
Mendler, Tobias
Mayer, Thomas
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for cleaning workpiece carriers (16) for battery cell lacquering, in which method a coating applied to the workpiece carrier (16) during the battery cell lacquering is removed by mechanical machining. The invention further relates to a device (40) for cleaning workpiece carriers (16) for battery cell lacquering, and to a vehicle having a battery with at least one battery cell which is lacquered with a workpiece carrier (16) which is cleaned by a method according to the invention and/or a device according to the invention.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Iliffe-Moon, Etienne
Abstract
The invention relates to a socket arrangement (100) for a plug (200) of a motor vehicle (20), wherein the socket arrangement (100) has an opening (110), a displaceable contact element (120), a positioning element (130) and one or more contacts. The plug (200) can push the contact element (120) inwards. The invention also relates to an associated motor vehicle (20) and to an associated supply arrangement (10).
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
H01R 13/453 - Shutter or cover plate opened by engagement of counterpart
H01R 13/62 - Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
H01R 13/635 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for disengagement only by mechanical pressure, e.g. spring force
20.
METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN OPERATION TO BE PERFORMED BY A ROBOT, METHOD FOR DETERMINING AND CHECKING AN OPERATION TO BE PERFORMED BY A SYSTEM, DEVICE FOR DATA PROCESSING, COMPUTER PROGRAMME, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Klepsch, Johannes
Van Dijk, Yannick
Ross, Philipp
Luckow, Andre
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for determining at least one operation to be performed by at least one robot for machining at least one component. An electronic computing device determines product data which characterises the at least one component to be machined by means of the robot during the at least one operation. The electronic computing device determines system data which characterises a system, that comprises at least the robot, for performing the at least one operation. The electronic computing device generates a simulation model that simulates the system and the component on the basis of the product data and the system data. The electronic computing device performs a simulation by means of the simulation model, as a result of which the electronic computing device determines process data describing multiple step groups, each of the step groups comprising multiple sub-steps of the operation which differ from one another. The electronic computing device creates a target function of an optimisation problem, the target function of which comprises the sub-steps of the step groups as parameters.
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)
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Biecker, Peter
Abstract
For the purpose of providing an attractive surface of a roof region (5) of a passenger vehicle (1), having a vehicle roof (15) fixed on the vehicle body (10) and designed as a hardtop, a body outer skin (35) spaced apart from the vehicle roof (15) via a roof gap (40) and a roof decorative trim (45), which at least partially covers the roof gap (40) and the decorative trim profile (55) of which is fastened to the body (10) by means of at least one retaining clip (50), it is proposed that - the retaining clip (50) has at least one latching nose (65) on its side face (60) facing away from the vehicle roof (15) and at least one recess (75) on its side face (70) facing away from the body (15), - the vehicle roof (15) has at least one roof projection (37) on its side facing the retaining clip (50), and - the decorative trim profile (55) has at least one latching projection (95), which is operatively connected to the at least one latching nose (65), at least one guide projection (100), which is operatively connected to the at least one recess (75), and at least one terminating projection (105), which is operatively connected to the roof projection (37).
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Schulze, Christof
Chirra, Simone
Baumann, Alicia
Abstract
The invention relates to a front end (1) for a passenger car, having: - a first, upper side-member plane (13), which comprises first side members (14) mutually spaced in the vehicle transverse direction (15) and a first cross member (17), by means of which the first side members (14) are connected to each other; and - a second, lower side-member plane (18), which comprises second side members (20) mutually spaced in the vehicle transverse direction (15) and a second cross member (21), by means of which the second side members (20) are connected to each other; wherein a catch element (23) is provided, which is connected to the cross members (17, 21) and by which at least one component (10) of the front end (1) provided in addition to the cross members (17, 21), the side members (14, 20) and the catch element (23) is at least partially overlapped toward the rear in the vehicle longitudinal direction (11), whereby an accident-induced rearward displacement of the component (10) can at least be limited.
B62D 25/14 - Dashboards as superstructure sub-unit
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
23.
MOTOR VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR MOTORCYCLE OR TILTING VEHICLE
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Weinelt, Jochen
Hirn, Armin
Kottmann, Matthias
Abstract
A motor vehicle, in particular motorcycle or tilting vehicle, comprising at least one lateral adjustable fairing part which is movable translationally from a first position into a second position, wherein the second position is offset relative to the first position at least along a vertical axis of the motorcycle.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Wahl, Bjoern
Gruber, Dominik
Czyrka, Kevin
Abstract
The invention relates to an electrical energy store (1) for a motor vehicle for supplying at least one vehicle component of the motor vehicle, comprising: - at least two storage strands (S1, S2, S3, S4) which extend geometrically adjacent to one another and each have a plurality of connected storage units (2) which each have at least one storage cell (3), - at least one strand connector (C1, C2, C3) for serially connecting the storage strands (S1, S2, S3, S4) to a disconnecting device (T1, T2, T3) for detecting and interrupting a fault current circuit (K1, K2, K3, K4) formed by an undesired electrical connection between two storage strands (S1, S2, S3, S4) and by the at least one strand connector (C1, C2, C3), wherein the disconnecting device (T1, T2, T3) has a controllable disconnecting unit (F1, F2, F3) for disconnecting the at least one strand connector (C1, C2, C3) and a current sensor (I1, I2, I3) for detecting a strand current flowing over the at least one strand connector (C1, C2, C3), and - a control device (6) which is designed to detect at least one fault current circuit (K1, K2, K3, K4) based on the detected strand current and to actuate the at least one disconnecting unit (F1, F2, F3) in order to interrupt the fault current circuit (K1, K2, K3, K4).
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
B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
B60L 58/27 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by heating
H02H 3/08 - 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
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
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
25.
BATTERY HOUSING, BATTERY, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BATTERY HOUSING
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Gassner, Franz
Abstract
The invention relates to a battery housing (1) comprising at least one metal plate (2), wherein at least one surface of the metal plate (2) is coated with a cathodic electro-deposition coating (4), and the cathodic electro-deposition coating (4) comprises at least one flame-retardant pigment (5).
H01M 50/231 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by the material of the casings or racks having a layered structure
H01M 50/233 - 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
26.
GUIDE DEVICE FOR GUIDING A FRONT LIGHT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AND VEHICLE
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Stadler, Daniel
Boiger, Alexander
Santner, Katharina
Abstract
The invention relates to a guide device (20) for guiding a vehicle headlamp (16) in the event of a crash, having a fastening section (22) for fastening the guide device (20) to the vehicle headlamp (16) and having a guide means (24) which is designed to transmit a force introduced into the vehicle headlamp (16) to a front-end structure (14) in the event of a crash. The invention also relates to a vehicle having a front-end structure and a vehicle headlamp, wherein a guide device (20) of this kind is arranged between the vehicle headlamp and the front-end structure, and wherein the guide device (20) is fastened to a housing of the vehicle headlamp (16).
B60Q 1/04 - 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
27.
METHOD AND OBJECT TRACKING UNIT FOR SENSOR-BASED OBJECT TRACKING AND CORRESPONDINGLY CONFIGURED MOTOR VEHICLE
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Kellner, Dominik
Stark, Matthias
Meissner, Daniel
Steyer, Sascha
Abstract
The invention relates to a method (9) and an object tracking unit (5) for sensor-based object tracking, and a correspondingly configured motor vehicle (1). In the method (9), objects that are detected by only one of multiple sensors (3) are identified as individual sensor objects. Corresponding object tracks (10, 14), in which object data describing the respective object is stored, are then directly updated based on respective current sensor data (11) without using a predefined filter. Other object tracks (10, 15), which have not been assigned an individual sensor object, are updated based on the respective current sensor data (11) using the predefined filter.
G01S 13/72 - Radar-tracking systems; Analogous systems for two-dimensional tracking, e.g. combination of angle and range tracking, track-while-scan radar
G01S 13/86 - Combinations of radar systems with non-radar systems, e.g. sonar, direction finder
G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Neff, Albrecht
Weitnauer, Michael
Grein, Daniel
Koser, Iris
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for operating a motor vehicle, wherein the method comprises: detecting a sound transducer which is located in an interior or the surroundings of the motor vehicle and is designed to be worn in and/or on an ear of a person; and operating the detected sound transducer depending on a current and/or future role of a person with whom the detected sound transducer is associated.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Marais, Yoann
Abstract
The invention relates to a control unit (30) for a motor vehicle (10) that has an electric motor (12) for driving the motor vehicle (10) and a driver assistance system (24). The control unit (30) is designed to operate the motor vehicle (10) in a first holding mode and a second holding mode in order to hold the motor vehicle (10) at a standstill. A change between the first holding mode and the second holding mode is carried out taking account of at least one parameter, which is provided by the driver assistance system (24). The invention also relates to a motor vehicle (10) having such a control unit (30).
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
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
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Chirra, Simone
Huck, Oliver
Schroeder, Manuel
Cescolini, Lino
Abstract
The invention relates to an energy absorption element (5) for supporting a bumper crossmember (4) on a body of a motor vehicle, having a flange plate (6) that can be supported on the body side, and having at least one base body (7) connected to the flange plate (6), which forms a box profile (17) by means of respective lateral legs (11, 12), an upper leg (13) and a lower leg (16), which at least substantially delimits a cavity (18). In order to ensure that the bumper crossmember (4) is particularly favourably supported on the body of the motor vehicle even when the energy absorption element (5) is arranged higher in relation to the vertical direction of the vehicle, the respective lateral leg parts (14, 15) of the base body (7) protrude downwards in relation to the lower leg (16) of the box profile (17).
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Goldenberg, Constantin
Kagleder, Erich
Beyfuss, Bastian
Abstract
The invention describes a device for monitoring the temperature of an energy storage unit having M subsets of in each case P storage cells, where M ≥ 1 and/or P ≥ 1, wherein the P storage cells are arranged electrically in parallel with one another, and wherein the M subsets are arranged electrically in series. The device is configured to determine M measured values of the impedance of the corresponding M subsets of storage cells and to monitor the temperature of the energy storage unit on the basis of the M measured values of the impedance.
G01K 7/16 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements
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 10/656 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by the type of heat-exchange fluid
H01M 10/617 - Types of temperature control for achieving uniformity or desired distribution of temperature
G01R 31/389 - Measuring internal impedance, internal conductance or related variables
G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
G01K 7/42 - Circuits effecting compensation of thermal inertia; Circuits for predicting the stationary value of a temperature
32.
HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, COMPRISING PASSIVE DISCHARGE CIRCUITS FOR Y-CAPACITORS
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Hasch, Peter
Abstract
The invention relates to a high-voltage system (1) for a motor vehicle, having: - an electric high-voltage energy storage device (2) with storage device-side HV connections (5a, 5b), - a high-voltage onboard electrical system (3) having onboard electrical system-side HV connections (6a, 6b) and a capacitor assembly (10) comprising an X-capacitor (Cx) and two Y-capacitors (Cy1, Cy2), - a switching device (4) which is connected to the HV connections (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b) for connecting the high-voltage energy storage device (2) and the high-voltage onboard electrical system (3), - a discharge device (11) for discharging the capacitor assembly (10), having a discharge resistor (Re) which is connected to the onboard electrical system-side HV connections (6 a, 6b) and a passive discharge circuit (12a, 12b) per Y-capacitor (Cy1, Cy2), wherein the discharge circuits (12a, 12b) are designed to discharge the Y-capacitors (Cy1, Cy2), and each discharge circuit has at least one diode (D). The diodes (D) are poled in a blocking direction with respect to a normal polarity of voltages (Uy1, Uy2) dropping at the Y-capacitors (Cy1, Cy2) when the switching device (4) is closed, and the at least one diode (D) of one discharge circuit (12b) is poled in the passage direction by a change of the polarity of the voltage (Uy2) at the corresponding Y-capacitor (Cy2), resulting from the charging of the Y-capacitors (Cy1, Cy2) and the potential coupling of the onboard electrical system-side HV connections (6a, 6b) caused by the discharge resistor, in order to discharge the Y-capacitors (Cy1, Cy2).
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
33.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ROUTE PLANNING FOR SELF-DRIVING VEHICLES
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Ivanova, Maltiza
Franeck, Philipp
Rempe, Felix
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for route planning for self-driving vehicles, in particular motor vehicles. The method comprises determining a lane-accurate route from a starting point to a destination using lane-accurate map data, wherein determining the track-accurate route comprises: determining, for a plurality of route sections between the starting point and the destination, lanes of the plurality of route sections that are suitable for automated driving; and determining the lane-accurate route taking into account the lanes of the plurality of route sections suitable for automated driving so as to maximise the time and/or distance on the lane-accurate route for automated driving.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Israel, Boris
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a driving assistance system for the lateral guidance of a vehicle, more particularly of a motor vehicle. The driving assistance system comprises an actuation element for a direction indicator, wherein the actuation element is configured to initiate an automatic lateral guidance process in the event of an active lateral guidance assistant when activated or triggered by a driver; and at least one audio output module that is configured, in the event of an active lateral guidance assistant, to output a first sound signal if the automatic lateral driving process can be carried out and to output a second sound signal, which differs from the first sound signal, if the automatic lateral driving process cannot be carried out.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Alig, Robert
Abstract
The invention specifies a battery cell (1), comprising an electrode unit (2) having a first terminal contact (6) of a first polarization and a second terminal contact (7) of a second polarization, and a battery cell housing (3) in which the electrode unit (2) is arranged, wherein the first terminal contact (6) and/or the second terminal contact (7) is/are passed through an opening in the battery cell housing (3) to an outer side of the battery cell housing (3) and fixed in a force-fitting manner to the battery cell housing (3) by means of a spring clip (5).
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Kuelzer, Daniel
Mourad, Alaa
Abstract
Embodiments relate to a method (100) for improving an ultra-wide band ranging session of a vehicle. The method comprises obtaining (110) sensor data indicative of an approach of a person to the vehicle. Further, the method (100) comprises determining (120) an approach of the person to the vehicle based on the sensor data and initiating (130) the ultra-wide band ranging session based on the determined approach.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Fontein, Niko
Abstract
A vehicle charging socket (16) for an at least partially electrically driven vehicle (10) has at least one direct-current charging contact (38) that extends from an exterior (22) of the vehicle towards the interior of the vehicle (10), wherein the vehicle charging socket (16) has, within a charging socket housing (24), a cavity (30) through which the at least one direct-current charging contact (38) extends. The cavity (30) is designed as a cooling channel (32) that has a first end (40) allocated to the interior (20) of the vehicle, and a second end (42) allocated to the exterior (22) of the vehicle. The vehicle charging socket (16) comprises a fan (44) that is allocated to the cooling channel (32) and is configured to draw in air from the interior (20) of the vehicle via the first end (40) of the cooling channel (32) and discharge same via the second end (42) of the cooling channel (32) in order to cool the direct-current charging contact (38). The invention also relates to a vehicle.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Hofmanninger, Stefan
Bernhauser, Lukas
Moser, Dominik
Sulejmani, Fisnik
Bohland, Christoph
Hahn, Sebastian
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for operating a motor vehicle (1), having a traction battery (2), having a charging device (3) for charging the traction battery (2) with alternating current, and an ambient heat exchanger (4) of a cooling circuit (5) of a cooling device (6) through which different cooling circuits (5, 7) can be formed, wherein during charging of the traction battery (2) by the charging device (3), a charging cooling circuit (7) is formed as one of the cooling circuits (5, 7) through which charging cooling circuit heat is absorbed from a charging heating element (9) connected in a heat-conducting manner to the charging device (3) and is transferred to a traction heating element (10) connected in a heat-conducting manner to the traction battery (9) and there is no heat exchange with the ambient heat exchanger (4). The invention also relates to a motor vehicle (1).
B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
B60L 58/26 - 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 10/6568 - Liquids characterised by flow circuits, e.g. loops, located externally to the cells or cell casings
H01M 10/663 - Heat-exchange relationships between the cells and other systems, e.g. central heating systems or fuel cells the system being an air-conditioner or an engine
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
39.
ELECTRIC ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE, MOTOR VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRIC ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Wuerzinger, Simon
Abstract
The invention relates to an electric energy storage device, comprising a housing, which has a housing upper part and a housing lower part, and a plurality of energy storage cells, which are integrated into a foam structure. The upper face of the foam structure is foamed onto the housing upper part, and the lower face of the foam structure is foamed onto a fluid-tight assembly surface of a support structure which is arranged between the foam structure and the housing lower part, wherein the foam structure has lateral surfaces that are shaped via the contoured section of a tool and/or by the process of being foamed onto one or more lateral walls, which are connected to the support structure in a fluid-tight manner, when the foam structure is produced.
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 50/244 - Secondary casings; Racks; Suspension devices; Carrying devices; Holders characterised by their mounting method
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 50/289 - 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
H01M 50/242 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
H01M 50/24 - 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
40.
SYSTEM FOR INCREASING DRIVING SAFETY WHEN DRIVING A MOTORCYCLE AND METHOD FOR INCREASING THE DRIVING SAFETY OF A MOTORCYCLE
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Berger, Jens
Abstract
The invention relates to a system for increasing driving safety when driving a motorcycle, optimising the driver behaviour of a driver of a motorcycle, comprising a detection device that is designed to detect an actual driver behaviour as well as vehicle and surroundings information, wherein the detection device is designed to derive a target driver behaviour from the vehicle and surroundings information and display said target driver behaviour to the driver.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Voss, Markus
Abstract
According to the invention, a motor vehicle has a shade and/or visibility protection device for a rear window and a hatchback. The hatchback has a rear window, and the hatchback is pivotally attached or secured to a body of the motor vehicle. The shade and/or visibility protection device has a shade and/or visibility protection element which is arranged, mounted, or secured to the hatchback in a movable manner with respect to the rear window. According to the invention a lateral guide is provided for the shade and/or visibility protection element, said lateral guide being arranged on the body, i.e. a non-pivotal body part in contrast to the hatchback. The lateral guide is used to laterally support the shade and/or visibility protection element when said element is being moved or is in a use position so as to partly or completely cover the rear window.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Szoucsek, Klaus
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method (100) for testing a pressure vessel, said method comprising: placing (110) at least one electrode in a medium storage space of the pressure vessel, the pressure vessel comprising a metallic hollow body, and an inner wall of the metallic hollow body being coated with an insulating material in order to insulate the medium storage space from the metallic hollow body; filling (120) the medium storage space with a test liquid in order to generate a test pressure in the medium storage space; measuring (130) a current and/or resistance between the at least one electrode and the metallic hollow body while subjecting the medium storage space to the test pressure; and determining (140) an insulation property of the insulating material based on a result of the current and/or resistance measurement.
G01M 3/40 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using electric means, e.g. by observing electric discharges
G01N 17/02 - Electrochemical measuring systems for weathering, corrosion or corrosion-protection measurement
G01N 27/04 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance
43.
METHODS FOR PERMITTING AN ACCESS TO A VEHICLE, APPARATUS, VEHICLE AND COMPUTER PROGRAM
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Kuelzer, Daniel
Mourad, Alaa
Abstract
Embodiments relate to method (100) for permitting an access to a vehicle. The method comprises obtaining (110) first sensor data indicative of a position of user equipment configured to unlock the vehicle from a Bluetooth low energy sensor and determining (120) a first position of the user equipment relative to the vehicle based on the first sensor data. The method (100) further comprises activating (130) an ultra-wide band sensor based on the determined first position and obtaining (140) second sensor data indicative of a position of the user equipment from the ultra-wide band sensor. The method (100) further comprises determining (150) a second position of the user equipment relative to the vehicle based on the second sensor data and permitting (160) an access to the vehicle based on the second position of the user equipment.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Heinbockel, Stefan
Abstract
The invention relates to a vehicle component, wherein the vehicle component has a surface which is at least partly made of a textile fabric, and at least one piezoelectric transducer fiber is introduced into the textile fabric. The piezoelectric transducer fiber is designed to output an electric signal which indicates an acoustic sound. The vehicle component also has a control unit which is electrically connected to the at least one piezoelectric transducer fiber and is designed to analyze the signal output by the at least one piezoelectric transducer fiber with respect to acoustic information.
H04R 1/40 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only by combining a number of identical transducers
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Hoffmann, Philipp
Major, Zoltan
Abstract
The invention relates to data glasses, a charging device and an arrangement comprising such data glasses and such a charging device. The data glasses for displaying a virtual image in the field of view of a user comprise at least one electrical energy store for supplying electrical power to the data glasses, one or more electrically conductive contact regions connected to the energy store for contacting a charging device, and at least one nose support with one or more non-conductive support regions for supporting the data glasses on the nose of the user, wherein the contact regions are arranged on the nose support and the non-conductive support regions protrude relative to the electrically conductive contact regions. The charging device for conductively charging the data glasses comprises a bearing surface for receiving a nose support of the data glasses, electrically conductive charging contacts for contacting the contact regions of the data glasses, wherein the charging contacts are arranged on the bearing surface and the charging contacts protrude relative to the bearing surface.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Wuerzinger, Simon
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for producing an electrical accumulator, comprising the steps: − providing a cooling element which extends along a longitudinal axis and has a first side face and a second side face; − applying adhesive onto the first side face; − arranging at least one energy-storage cell on the first side face while, particularly interlockingly, supporting the cooling element from the second side face.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Gutmann, Timo
Baer, Daniel
Hennecke, Joerg
Abstract
The invention relates to a valve assembly (10) for installing on a pressure vessel (14), comprising a valve body (20) with a first fuel line (22) and comprising a connection component (40) with a first section (41) and a second section (42). The valve body (20) is secured to the first section (41) in a non-destructively releasable manner, and the second section is designed to protrude at least partly into the pressure vessel (14) when the valve assembly (10) is installed on the pressure vessel (14), wherein a second fuel line (44) which is formed in the connection component (40) runs through the first section (41) and the second section and is designed to fluidically connect the inner region of the pressure vessel (14) to the first fuel line (22) when the valve assembly (10) is installed on the pressure vessel (14). The invention additionally relates to a pressure vessel system for a motor vehicle, to a motor vehicle, and to a method for producing the pressure vessel system.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Fischer, Jonathan
Abstract
The invention relates to a test assembly (1) for a sensor component (2) of a system for an automated drive, wherein the sensor component (2) comprises at least one optical element (21, 22). The test assembly (1) is designed to couple light (L) into an optical path which runs through the at least one optical element (21, 22), detect the light (L) after passing through the optical path, and detect a change in at least one property of the detected light (L) in comparison to a reference measurement, which was taken in a reference state of the sensor component (2).
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Wittchen, Lukas
Abstract
The invention relates to a means of transportation (10) and to a method for determining a state of an air filter (2) of a fuel cell system (1). The method comprises the steps of: determining an operating parameter of the fuel cell system (1) and/or determining a location of the fuel cell system (1) and, according to a reference source in conjunction with the operating parameter and/or the location, determining the state of the air filter (2).
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 50/70 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by fuel cells
B60L 58/30 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling fuel cells
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Iliffe-Moon, Etienne
Koser, Iris
Abstract
The invention relates to a method (200) for controlling a function on board a motor vehicle (105), comprising the steps: capturing a first gesture of a person (115) on board the motor vehicle (105), the first gesture comprising pointing with two extended fingers; providing a visual indication of an available control function to the person (115); capturing a second gesture of the person (115), the second gesture being performed with the extended fingers; and controlling an available control function according to the second gesture.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Bierwirth, Florian
Abstract
An electrical connection element (10) in a vehicle comprises a first electrical contact (16) and a second electrical contact (20), which are connected in an electrically conductive manner within a connection housing (24) of the electrical connection element (10). The connection housing (24) has a housing component (30) that is thermally coupled to the first electrical contact (16) and the second electrical contact (20) and comprises a display element (32) made of an irreversibly thermochromic material. The housing component (30) is arranged such that the display element (32) is not visible in a use state of the electrical connection element (10), and is visible in a maintenance state of the electrical connection element (10).
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Fella, Benedikt
Maier, Christian
Kirr, Hannes
Vock, Markus
Riess, Stephan
Abstract
The invention relates to a power line assembly (10) for conducting electric power from a charging socket (160) of a motor vehicle (100) to an energy storage device (150) of the motor vehicle (100), comprising a direct-current line (20) with two individual direct-current lines (21, 22) for conducting a direct current (DC) from a direct-current interface (120) of the charging socket (160) to the energy storage device (150) and comprising an alternating-current line (30) with a plurality of individual alternating-current lines (31) for conducting an alternating current (AC) from an alternating-current interface (130) of the charging socket (160) to the energy storage device (150), wherein each of the individual direct-current lines (21, 22) has a profiled aluminum section (25) as an electric conductor for conducting the direct current (DC).
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Fella, Benedikt
Vock, Markus
Maier, Christian
Abstract
A current line arrangement (10) for conducting electrical current from a charging socket (160) of a motor vehicle (100) to an energy storage device (150) of the motor vehicle (100) is provided, comprising a DC line (20) with two DC individual lines (21, 22) for conducting a direct current (DC) from a DC interface (120) of the charging socket (160) to the energy storage device (150), and an AC line (30) with a plurality of AC individual lines (31) for conducting an alternating current (AC) from an AC interface (130) of the charging socket (160) to the energy storage device (150), wherein the current line arrangement (10) has an AC plug-in connection (33) which is connectable to the AC line (30), wherein the AC plug-in connection (33) is designed for electrically connecting the current line arrangement (10) to the AC interface (160) and/or to the energy storage device (150).
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Ewender, Thomas
Feldmaier, Johannes
Camberg, Simone
Ober, Florian
Abstract
The invention relates to an assembly, a transport means (10) and a method for categorising a passenger (1, 2) of a transport means (10). The method comprises the steps: determining an electrical signal of a motor (3, 4) for adjusting a seat (5, 6) on which the passenger (1, 2) sits; detecting the passenger (1, 2) by means of an optical sensor (7) in order to generate an image; comparing the electrical signal and the image with a respective reference; and, depending on a result of the comparison, categorising the passenger (1, 2) as a "child on a child seat (9)" or as an "adult".
B60R 21/015 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting the presence or position of passengers, passenger seats or child seats, e.g. for disabling triggering
B60N 2/00 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
55.
WHEEL SUSPENSION FOR A VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Flake, Malte
Brenner, Markus
Deixler, Norbert
Bachmann, Fabian
Lailach, Nino
Abstract
The invention relates to a wheel suspension (1) for a vehicle, having a wheel bearing (3), on which a vehicle wheel is to be mounted so that it can rotate relative to the wheel bearing (3) about a wheel rotation axis (D), having a plurality of wheel links (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) articulated to the wheel bearing (3) to guide the wheel bearing (3), having a support spring (11), supported on a first of the wheel links (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) and thereby connected to the wheel bearing (3) via the first wheel link (6), via which the wheel bearing (3) can be supported on a structure of the vehicle in a sprung manner, and having a vibration damper (12) functionally connected parallel to the support spring (11) and arranged completely outside the support spring (11), via which the wheel bearing (3) can be supported on the structure in a damped manner, wherein the first wheel link (6) is arranged, viewed in the vehicle longitudinal direction (14), on a different side (S1) of the wheel rotation axis (D) from at least a second of the wheel links (5, 6, 7, 8, 9).
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Meyer, Johannes
Lepschi, Matthias
Krank, Benjamin
Abstract
The invention relates to an electrical machine (10) having a rotor (12) on a rotor shaft (11) and a support ring (14) on an end face of the rotor (12), wherein at least one conduit (34) in the support ring (14) includes a collection structure (44).
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Fontein, Niko
Schoerghuber, Johann
Sert, Samil
Wolf, Andreas
Abstract
The invention relates to a battery (10) for a motor vehicle, having a plurality of battery cells (12) and a battery housing (14) that encloses a housing interior (16) in which the battery cells (12) are received and which has a perforated sheet (20) on which the battery cells (12) are placed, wherein the perforated sheet (20) has, for each battery cell (12), an allocated degassing opening (28) on which the allocated battery cell (12) is placed and via which gas exiting the allocated battery cell (12) can be guided out of the housing interior (16).
58.
COVER ASSEMBLY, ENERGY STORAGE CELL, BATTERY MODULE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COVER ASSEMBLY
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Scharner, Sebastian
Yoo, Seokyoon
Abstract
The invention relates to a cover assembly for a cell housing of an energy storage cell, wherein, in the installed state, the cover assembly is designed so as to enable the cell housing to be filled with an electrolyte, the cover assembly comprising: (i) an end plate with an attachment assembly, which comprises an opening, (ii) wherein the end plate also comprises a circumferential groove; (iii) a first closure element, which is designed to close the opening, before filling of the cell housing, and to be penetrated by a filling element for filling the cell housing, through which the electrolyte can be filled into the cell housing; (iv) a second closure element which is designed to close the opening after filling of the cell housing; (v) wherein the circumferential groove is designed to enable the end plate to break open in the region of the groove if a certain excess pressure is reached or exceeded in the cell housing, so that an at least partial escape of the electrolyte is enabled through the broken open region.
59.
ELECTRODE FOR AN ELECTROCHEMICAL STORAGE CELL, ELECTROCHEMICAL STORAGE CELL AND METHOD OF PRODUCING AN ELECTRODE
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Zensen, Nina
Roh, Hyunchul
Rapp, Manfred
Abstract
An electrode (14) for an electrochemical storage cell (12) has an output conductor foil (16) comprising an application zone (22) for an electrode coating (20), which comprises an outer region (24) and a central region (26). The outer region (24) of the application zone (22) is closer to an outer edge (28) of the output conductor foil (16) than the central region (26) of the application zone (22). The electrode coating (20) in the outer region (24) has at least one electrolyte guide region (34) in which the diffusion speed of an electrolyte (38) in the electrochemical storage cell (12) is higher than in the electrode coating (20) outside the electrolyte guide region (34). Also specified are an electrochemical storage cell (12) and a method of producing an electrode.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Kronsteiner, Jochen
Wagner, Andreas
Jaipuria, Anirudh
Abstract
The invention relates to a laminated core (1) for an electric machine, comprising at least three laminated core parts (2, 3, 4, 5) arranged in succession in the axial direction (9), specifically a first laminated core part (2) which has at least two first temperature-control channels (16, 17) through which a temperature-control medium for controlling the temperature of the laminated core (1) can flow, and a second laminated core part (3) which axially adjoins a first axial end face (A1) of the first laminated core part (2) and has at least one second temperature-control channel (19) which is fluidically connected at least to the two first temperature-control channels (16, 17) and through which the temperature-control medium at least from the two first temperature-control channels (16, 17) can thus flow and which has a first flow cross section through which the temperature-control medium can flow.
H02K 1/20 - Stationary parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
H02K 9/193 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil with means for preventing leakage of the cooling medium
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Nowak, Christoph
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for making a slurry comprising dispersing a particulate material in a binder and a solvent to form the slurry, wherein the particulate material is electrically charged prior to dispersion. The invention also relates to a battery.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Sidorov, Maxim
Lattemann, Felix
Rendenbach, Burkard
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for clustering data objects on the basis of their position in a digital road map. The method comprises choosing, from all data objects, the ones that in the road map are arranged on the same road as a data object representing a starting point, and, from all data objects, the ones that in the road map are arranged relative to the data object representing a starting point such that they can be reached by crossing a single intersection, and clustering the selected data objects.
G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
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
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Schmidt, Robert
Lang, Markus
Abstract
The invention relates to a rotor (1) for an electrical machine, having a laminated core (4) on which a plurality of separately formed windings (5, 6) of the rotor (1) are held, wherein at least one duct element (12), which is formed separately from the windings (5, 6) and separately from the laminated core (4) and at least partially delimits at least one cooling duct (16) through which coolant can flow in an axial direction (15) of the rotor (1), is located, at least in portions, in a gap (17) which extends between two windings (5, 6) which are adjacent in the circumferential direction (11) of the rotor (1), by means of each of which windings a magnetic pole (23, 24) of the rotor (1) can be generated.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESLELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Kotter, Philip
Abstract
The invention relates to a battery cell, to a system comprising at least one such battery cell and a cell connector, to a method for producing a battery cell assembly using the system, and to a corresponding battery cell assembly. The battery cell (103) comprises a connection point (5) for electrically contacting the battery cell (103) by means of a cell connector (110), wherein - the connection point (5) surface facing away from the battery cell (103) has an inner section (5-I), an outer section (5-A), and a bending point (10) where the inner section (5-I) transitions into the outer section (5-A), and the outer section (5-A) of the surface descends with respect to the bending point (10).
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
H01M 50/516 - Methods for interconnecting adjacent batteries or cells by welding, soldering or brazing
H01M 50/553 - Terminals adapted for prismatic, pouch or rectangular cells
65.
COMPUTER PROGRAM, VEHICLE, APPARATUS, AND METHODS FOR UNLOCKING AND/OR OPENING A CHARGING/TANK COVER OF A VEHICLE
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Mourad, Alaa
Knott, Thorsten
Abstract
Embodiments relate to a computer program, an apparatus (400), a vehicle (310), and methods (100, 200) for unlocking and/or opening a charging/tank cover of a vehicle (310). A method (100) for a vehicle (310) and for unlocking and/or opening a charging/tank cover of the vehicle (310) comprises receiving (110) a BLE signal from a charging/fuel station (320) for the vehicle (310) and unlocking and/or opening (120) the charging/tank cover based on the BLE signal.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Ewender, Thomas
Ober, Florian
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for identifying a configuration of an interior (2) of a vehicle (1). In the method, image data are captured by means of at least one image capture device (3), wherein the image data represent a view of the interior (2) of the vehicle (1), wherein the view contains, in each case at least partially, at least one stationary part (6, 7, 15) of the vehicle (1) and at least one movable component (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) of the interior (2) of the vehicle (1). The image data are evaluated. During evaluation, the at least one stationary part (6, 7, 15) of the vehicle (1) is identified in order to assign the view to a corresponding region of the interior (2) of the vehicle (1). Furthermore, a configuration of the at least one movable component (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) of the interior (2) in the region of the interior (2) of the vehicle (1) assigned to the view is identified.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Pauli, Johannes
Gralka, Richard
Neuhauser, Matthias
Hainzinger, Michael
Focke, Lars
Abstract
The invention relates to a spring support for a motor vehicle, wherein the spring support comprises a lower flange in a motor vehicle vertical direction for fastening the spring support to an engine support extending in a front-end structure of the motor vehicle along the motor vehicle longitudinal direction, an upper flange in a motor vehicle vertical direction for fastening the spring support to a longitudinal member which extends in a front-end structure of the motor vehicle along the motor vehicle longitudinal direction and which is arranged above the engine support in the motor vehicle vertical direction, and a basic body which connects the lower and the upper flange and is intended to receive a spring strut for a front wheel of the motor vehicle. The basic body extends in at least one subregion in the motor vehicle longitudinal direction upwards in the motor vehicle vertical direction starting from the lower flange without kinking in a motor vehicle width direction.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Scholz, Hubert
Abstract
The invention relates to a bottleneck assistance system for a vehicle, which is designed to receive surroundings data from a surroundings sensor of the vehicle by means of a computing device, wherein the surroundings data comprise at least image data and describe the surroundings of the vehicle. The bottleneck assistance system is also designed to identify a bottleneck in the surroundings data by means of the computing device, wherein the bottleneck is described by at least one obstacle in the surroundings, at least portions of which obstacle are located within a predetermined distance from a driving path of the vehicle. In addition, the bottleneck assistance system is designed to display the image data including the driving path projected into the image data by means of a display apparatus. Finally, a partial projection of the vehicle at a future position can be additionally displayed by means of the display apparatus, wherein the partial projection comprises at least one component group of the vehicle.
METHOD FOR AN ELECTRICALLY DRIVEABLE MOTOR VEHICLE FOR DYNAMICALLY RESERVING A CHARGING POINT OF A CHARGING STATION COMPRISING MULTIPLE CHARGING POINTS, COMPUTER PROGRAM, DATA PROCESSING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, MOTOR VEHICLE, METHOD FOR A SERVER, SERVER DATA PROCESSING DEVICE AND SERVER
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Eichhorn, Julian
Langton, Adam
Abstract
The invention provides a method (100) for an electrically driveable motor vehicle (200) for dynamically reserving a charging point (411) of a charging station (410) comprising multiple charging points (411) to charge an energy storage device (260) of the electrically driveable motor vehicle (200), the method (100) comprising: detecting (110) a state of charge (261) of the energy storage device (260); predicting (120) a time of arrival (225) to charge the energy storage device (250) at the charging station (410); transmitting (130) a reservation request (500), comprising the time of arrival (225), to a vehicle-external server (400) that manages reservations of the charging point (411); receiving (140), from the server (400), a reservation response (510) containing an assignment of the motor vehicle (200) to a first charging point (411a) of the charging station (410) in a charging time interval (256) that corresponds to the time of arrival (255); ascertaining (150) a change of time of arrival (257) on the basis of prediction information (258) that can be captured by the vehicle; transmitting (160), to the server (400), a change request (501), comprising the change of time of arrival (257), for charging the energy storage device (250) at the charging station (410) according to the change of time of arrival (257); and receiving (170) a change response (511), ascertained on the basis of reservations of the charging station (410), from the server (400).
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Rau, Steffen
Abstract
The invention relates to a motorcycle (1), with at least one headlight (8) which is designed to illuminate at least one part region of a surrounding area (9) of the motorcycle (1) and is held on a chassis (3) of the motorcycle (1) via a gimballed mount (13) of a holding device (10) which has a drive device (13) and the gimballed mount (12) which permits pivoting movements of the headlight (8) which take place about at least two pivot axes (16, 17), running perpendicularly with respect to one another, and relative to the chassis (3), wherein the drive device (13) is designed to provide a force and/or a torque and to exert them/it on the gimballed mount (12), in order to counteract the respective pivoting movement running about the respective pivoting axis (16, 17) as a result, and in order to brake the respective pivoting movement as a result.
B62J 6/023 - Headlights specially adapted for motorcycles or the like responsive to the lean angle of the cycle, e.g. changing intensity or switching sub-lights when cornering
B60Q 1/12 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights adjustable, e.g. remotely-controlled from inside vehicle automatically due to steering position
71.
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING A CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM DURING A LANE CHANGE
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Kagerer, Walter
Knebel, Simon
Dolinaj, Helena
Abstract
The invention relates to a device for operating a cruise control system of a vehicle. The device is designed to operate the cruise control system of the vehicle, while the vehicle is traveling in a first lane of a multi-lane road, at a target speed which depends on a first speed limit, which applies for the first lane. The device is further designed to detect that the vehicle is moving from the first lane into a second lane for which a second speed limit applies, and to adapt the target speed of the cruise control system to the second speed limit only once a change event has been detected.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Kellner, Dominik
Abstract
The invention relates to a device for identifying an overhanging load of a preceding vehicle driving in front of a vehicle. The device is designed to determine, on the basis of sensor data from at least one environment sensor of the vehicle, a time curve of the distance of the preceding vehicle from the vehicle as the vehicle gets closer to the preceding vehicle. The device is also designed to determine, on the basis of the time curve of the distance, whether or not the preceding vehicle has an overhanging load.
G01S 7/41 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisation; Target signature; Target cross-section
G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
B60W 30/16 - Control of distance between vehicles, e.g. keeping a distance to preceding vehicle
73.
METHOD FOR OPERATING A DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE WITH PROVISION OF A FOLLOWING TRAVEL MODE FOR FOLLOWING A ROAD USER AHEAD, DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND VEHICLE
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Goetz, Alexander
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for operating a driver assistance system of a vehicle, comprising the following steps: checking whether a road user ahead is recognized in an environment of the vehicle, offering a standard transverse guidance mode with automated transverse guidance of the vehicle, wherein in the standard transverse guidance mode the road user ahead is followed at least intermittently as long as predetermined functional conditions are met, and wherein the functional conditions describe at least one driving behavior of the vehicle and/or of the road user ahead, wherein a following travel mode is additionally offered if the road user ahead is recognized, wherein in the following travel mode the road user ahead is followed independently of the meeting of the functional conditions with automated transverse guidance and wherein in the following travel mode an output is given which describes that the road user ahead is being followed independently of the meeting of the functional conditions.
B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
B60W 50/10 - Interpretation of driver requests or demands
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
B60W 30/165 - Control of distance between vehicles, e.g. keeping a distance to preceding vehicle automatically following the path of a preceding lead vehicle, e.g. "electronic tow-bar"
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Wiesmeier, Julian
Bindewald, Andreas
Bielesch, Stefan
Abstract
The invention relates to a method (100) for operating a battery cell (215) for a motor vehicle (200), the method (100) comprising: capturing (110) an actual temperature (TI) of the battery cell (215) and an actual current (II) which relates to a power demand on the battery cell (215); performing (120) a temperature prediction (315) to calculate a cell core temperature (TK) on the basis of a thermal model (300) of the battery cell (215) using the actual temperature (TI) and the actual current (II); calculating (125) a continuous current (IS) using the temperature prediction (315); predicting (130) a degradation of a power limit (PT) using the temperature prediction (315) and the continuous current (IS); and outputting (140) a control command (350) for the operation of the battery cell (315) using the power limit (PT).
B60L 58/24 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Rosenkranz, Paul
Kronowetter, Bernd
Abstract
For the purpose of providing a low-vibration and space-saving baseplate (10) for arranging on a windscreen of a vehicle and for receiving a mirror foot (10) for an inner mirror, the baseplate (10) having a baseplate plane (12), it is provided that at least six resistance surfaces (14.1-14.6) are arranged on the baseplate plane (12); wherein in each case two resistance surfaces (14.1-14.2, 14.3-14.4, 14.5-14.6) are at least partially arranged in a common resistance plane (E1-E3), as a result of which at least three resistance planes (E1-E3) are formed; wherein each of the resistance planes (E1-E3) is oriented with respect to the baseplate plane (12) in such a manner that it intersects the baseplate plane (2) in a straight line (G1-G3), as a result of which at least three straight lines (G1-G3) are formed in the baseplate plane (12), wherein the straight lines (G1-G3) among one another at least in pairs have an intersecting point (S1-S3) with an acute intersecting angle α, as a result of which at least three acute intersecting angles α are formed, the intersecting point (S1-S3) is arranged between the associated resistance surfaces (14.1-14.2, 14.3-14.4, 14.5-14.6) of the intersecting straight lines (G1-G3), and the acute intersecting angles α are identical.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Hauser, Tobias
Baldauf, Moritz
Abstract
Disclosed is a process for additively manufacturing three-dimensional objects (2) using wire arc cladding, in particular by layer-by-layer melting and solidifying of a building material (4) that is in the form of a wire in its original state; during the manufacturing process, at least two different surfaces (11, 11') of at least one partially manufactured three-dimensional object (2) are captured by at least two different capturing devices (6-10), and at least one building quality parameter describing a building quality of the object (2) is determined.
B23K 9/04 - Welding for other purposes than joining, e.g. built-up welding
B23K 9/095 - Monitoring or automatic control of welding parameters
B23K 9/173 - Arc welding or cutting making use of shielding gas and of consumable electrode
B23K 31/12 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups relating to investigating the properties, e.g. the weldability, of materials
77.
CONNECTING DEVICE FOR BATTERY CELLS OF A TRACTION BATTERY, AND TRACTION BATTERY
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Mayr, Sebastian
Sisan, Daniel
Abstract
The invention relates to a connecting device (16) for battery cells (12, 14) of a traction battery (10), which connecting device is designed to compensate for tolerances between two battery cells (12, 14) of the traction battery (10) in at least two spatial directions, comprising a bus bar (26), the first end (22) of which is designed to be electrically connected to a first battery cell (12), and the second end (24) of which is designed to be electrically connected to a second battery cell (14), as a result of which the bus bar (26) electrically interconnects the two battery cells (12, 14), and comprising a fastening device (34) via which the connecting device (16) can be fastened in various relative positions to a housing component or a structural component (18) of the traction battery (10) for the purpose of tolerance compensation (30).
H01M 50/289 - 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
H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Meingassner, Georg Johann
Riesch, Tobias
Brachmeier, Stefan
Baeumler, Richard
Staake, Michael
Abstract
The invention relates to a motor vehicle drive system (24) comprising: an electromechanical energy converter as an electric drive machine (15); a traction transmission device for transmitting drive power to a motor vehicle axle drive, wherein the traction transmission device has a traction transmission housing device and wherein a traction transmission drive shaft (1), which is connected to the electric drive machine (15) for conjoint rotation therewith or can be selectively connected thereto for conjoint rotation therewith, is rotatably mounted in said traction transmission housing device; an traction transmission intermediate shaft (4) which is rotatably mounted in the traction transmission housing device and which is arranged axially parallel to and radially spaced apart from the traction transmission drive shaft (1); a traction transmission output shaft (2) which is rotatably mounted in the traction transmission housing device and which is arranged axially parallel to and radially spaced apart from the other two traction transmission shafts (1, 4), wherein a traction transmission drive gear (19), which engages with a first traction transmission intermediate gear (6) which is mounted on the traction transmission intermediate shaft (4), is mounted on the traction transmission drive shaft (1), and wherein a second traction transmission intermediate gear (20), which engages with a traction transmission output gear (3) which is mounted on the traction transmission output shaft (2), is mounted on the traction transmission intermediate shaft (4), and wherein the traction transmission housing device has a traction transmission housing (13) and a traction transmission cover (14). The motor vehicle drive system is characterised in that: the three traction transmission shafts (1, 2, 4) are each mounted in the traction transmission housing device with a fixed/floating bearing; such a bearing has in each case at least one fixed bearing for absorbing axial forces; and at least two of these fixed bearings are mounted in the traction transmission cover (14).
F16H 57/031 - Gearboxes; Mounting gearing therein characterised by covers or lids for gearboxes
F16H 57/021 - Shaft support structures, e.g. partition walls, bearing eyes, casing walls or covers with bearings
B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
F16H 1/18 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion without gears having orbital motion involving only two intermeshing members with non-parallel axes the members having helical, herring-bone, or like teeth
F16H 1/20 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion without gears having orbital motion involving more than two intermeshing members
F16H 57/037 - Gearboxes for accommodating differential gearing
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Staake, Michael
Baeumler, Richard
Riesch, Tobias
Abstract
The invention relates to a motor vehicle drive system (24) comprising: an electromechanical energy converter as an electric drive machine (15); a traction transmission device for transmitting drive power to a motor vehicle axle drive, wherein the traction transmission device has a traction transmission housing device and wherein a traction transmission drive shaft (1), which is connected to the electric drive machine (15) for conjoint rotation therewith or can be selectively connected thereto for conjoint rotation therewith, is rotatably mounted in said traction transmission device housing; a traction transmission intermediate shaft (4) which is rotatably mounted in the traction transmission housing device and which is arranged axially parallel to and radially spaced apart from the traction transmission drive shaft (1); a traction transmission output shaft (2) which is rotatably mounted in the traction transmission housing device and which is arranged axially parallel to and radially spaced apart from the two other traction transmission shafts (1, 4), wherein a traction transmission drive gear (19), which engages with a first traction transmission intermediate gear (6) which is mounted on the traction transmission intermediate shaft (4), is mounted on the traction transmission drive shaft (1), and wherein a second traction transmission intermediate gear (20), which engages with a traction transmission output gear (3) which is mounted on the traction transmission output shaft (2), is mounted on the traction transmission intermediate shaft (4), and wherein the traction transmission housing device has a traction transmission housing (13) and a traction transmission cover (14). The motor vehicle drive system is characterised in that: the three traction transmission shafts (1, 2, 4) are each mounted in the traction transmission housing device with a fixed/floating bearing; these bearings each have a fixed bearing for absorbing axial forces and at least one floating bearing designed exclusively to absorb radial forces; said three fixed bearings are mounted in the traction transmission cover (14); and at least three of said floating bearings are mounted in the traction transmission housing.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Boymanns, David
Abstract
The invention provides a method for operating an automated motor vehicle (1), wherein the method comprises identifying the presence of a malfunction in a drive-by-wire system (2) of the automated motor vehicle (1) and taking over transverse and/or longitudinal guidance of the automated motor vehicle (1) by way of a driver assistance system (4) when a predetermined activation condition for the driver assistance system (4) is met.
B60W 50/029 - Adapting to failures or work around with other constraints, e.g. circumvention by avoiding use of failed parts
B60T 8/88 - 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 a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration with failure responsive means, i.e. means for detecting and indicating faulty operation of the speed responsive control means
81.
ARRANGEMENT OF A REAR-SEAT SYSTEM ON A FLOOR STRUCTURE OF A PASSENGER CAR
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Grosse, Ronny
Weiler, Bernhard
Gruener, Wolfgang
Leschhorn, Juergen
Widulle, Ruediger
Abstract
The invention relates to an arrangement of a rear-seat system (1) on a floor structure of a passenger car, having a front transverse element (5), on which respective front fastening points (17) for a seat frame (18) of the rear-seat system (1) are arranged, and having a rear transverse element (7) arranged behind the front transverse element (5) in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, on which respective rear fastening points (19, 20) for the seat frame (18) of the rear-seat system (1) are arranged. At least the front fastening points (17) arranged on the front transverse element (5) are designed across construction variants for a plurality of construction variants of the rear-seat system (1).
B62D 65/14 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components the sub-units or components being passenger compartment fittings, e.g. seats, linings, trim, instrument panels
82.
METHOD FOR CHARGING A BATTERY OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE, AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE
BAYERSCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Berger, Jens
Abstract
The invention relates to a method (S1-S8) for charging a battery of an electric vehicle (F), in which at least one charging energy value of the charged energy has been recorded during at least one previous charging procedure of the battery (S1); during a current connection of the electric vehicle (F) to a charging point (EVSE) with a bi-directional charging capability, at least one discharge energy value is provided for a possible discharging procedure (S3); based on the charging energy value recorded for the at least one previous charging procedure and the current discharging energy value, it is analysed (S4) whether, during the current connection to the charging point (EVSE), it is worthwhile to have the battery discharged at the time of departure below an initial charge state that exists when the electric vehicle (F) was connected; and, if this is the case, the battery is discharged (S8) below the initial charge state until the time of departure, otherwise, it is charged (S6) until the time of departure.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Schilling, Markus
Buchauer, Franz
Abstract
The invention relates to a melting furnace (1) for melting a metal material (2), having a receiving region (3) for receiving the metal material (2) in a solid state of aggregation of the metal material (2), a gas burning device (13), which is disposed in the receiving region (3) and by means of which the material (2) can be heated and thereby melted in the receiving region (3) by the burning of gas, and a keeping-hot region (14) for receiving a melt (15) which results from the melting of the material (2) and which is formed by the material (2), the melting furnace comprising an electrically operable heating device (16), by means of which the melt (15) can be kept hot in the keeping-hot region (14).
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Lopez De Arroyabe, Jose
Abstract
The invention relates to a method (100) for monitoring battery cells (215) of a battery (210) of a motor vehicle (200), wherein the method (100) comprises: detecting (110) a time series (260) of cell status variables (265) characterising the battery cells (215); determining (120) a status vector (270) by inputting the time series (260) into a first neural network (280); determining (130) an impedance spectrum (275) of the battery cells (215) by means of impedance spectroscopy; and determining (140) status information (290) for monitoring the battery cells (215) by inputting the impedance spectrum (275) and the status vector (270) into a second neural network (285).
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Roth, Thomas
Abstract
A charging flap system (10) with an emergency opening function for a vehicle, in particular for an electric vehicle, comprises a charging flap (11) which is fastened to a rotatable spindle (12) in order, by a pivoting movement, to close a connection element for connecting an energy source to a vehicle (40), and a drive unit (13) with a drive spindle (14) in order to move the charging flap (11) between a closed position and an open position. A coupling unit (16) is provided which comprises a first coupling element (17) and a second coupling element (18) and is arranged between the drive spindle (14) of the drive unit (13) and the rotatable spindle (12) of the charging flap (11) in order to transmit a torque from the drive unit (13) to the rotatable spindle (12) of the charging flap (11) and, when required, to separate the drive spindle (14) of the drive unit (13) from the rotatable spindle (12) of the charging flap (11).
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Stemmelen, Lucien
Suter, Regina
Herbst, Fabian
Groetzki, Sascha
Abstract
Proposed is a system (1) for operating a vehicle function of a motor vehicle (3). The system (1) is designed to detect, at a plurality of times during an idle state of the motor vehicle (3), in each case a rain condition and a brightness at the location of the vehicle (3) by means of a sensor system (101, 102, 103, 104); to store information about the detected rain conditions and brightnesses; and to operate a vehicle function of the motor vehicle (3) depending on the stored information.
B60W 10/04 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units
B60W 10/18 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
B60W 10/30 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of auxiliary equipment, e.g. air-conditioning compressors or oil pumps
B60W 40/02 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to ambient conditions
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
87.
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING AT LEAST ONE ITEM OF INFORMATION CHARACTERISING A SPEED BUMP
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Huemer, Jakob
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for determining at least one item of information characterising a speed bump. The method comprises the steps of determining positions and associated speeds of at least one motor vehicle, determining a speed profile based on the determined speeds, and determining the at least one item of information characterising the speed bump based on a determined speed profile.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Ewender, Thomas
Camberg, Simone
Feldmaier, Johannes
Abstract
The invention relates to a device and a method for detecting a distraction of a vehicle driver (12) located on the driver's seat (14) of a vehicle, wherein at least one image (100) comprising a region of the vehicle interior comprising an image of at least one arm (130) of the vehicle driver (12) is captured by means of an interior camera (52). Image data corresponding to the image 100 are generated and processed by a processing unit (20). On the basis of the image data, the position of at least one arm (132) and the hand position of a hand of the arm (130) are determined. At least one device position of a possible location for arranging, in the cockpit (10), a terminal (16, 28) that has been brought into the vehicle is stored in a memory area of the processing unit (20). It is checked whether the determined hand position (118) of the vehicle driver (12) corresponds to a device position.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Stemmelen, Lucien
Abstract
The invention relates to a sensor assembly for a motor vehicle, said sensor assembly being capable of being fixed to a windshield (6) of the motor vehicle and having a mounting (8), a camera (10), and a rain/light/solar/condensation sensor (12) with a body (14) and a lateral protrusion (16), said lateral protrusion (16) having an opening (18) in order to measure air humidity. The longitudinal extension direction of the lateral protrusion (16) runs diagonally to a central longitudinal plane (M) of the sensor assembly. The invention additionally relates to an interior mirror assembly comprising such a sensor assembly.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Boesel, Christoph
Baumgartl, Martin
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for measuring virtual 3D images on a field of view display device, which is designed to superimpose 3D images into the field of view of a user via reflection on a partially transparent reflection pane. The method comprises the steps of: providing image-generation data relating to a virtual 3D test object, wherein the three-dimensional object surface thereof is overlaid with a predetermined visual surface pattern and/or wherein the 3D test object itself or individual non-continuous partial objects thereof represent a predetermined 3D pattern; generating the virtual 3D test object according to the provided image-generation data; capturing the generated virtual 3D test object from two different perspectives using an optical stereo camera system and identifying corresponding object surface points in the two camera images on the basis of the surface patterns and/or 3D patterns captured therein; and determining therefrom at least one actual representation parameter of the generated virtual 3D test object.
METHOD FOR PROACTIVELY CHANGING THE CONFIGURATION OF A SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE, COMPUTING DEVICE FOR A SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM, COMPUTER-READABLE (STORAGE) MEDIUM AND A SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Jerg, Stefan
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for proactively changing the configuration of a speed control system of a vehicle as a result of a repeatedly detected behaviour pattern of a driver of the vehicle, said method comprising activating the speed control system of the vehicle, wherein the speed control system controls a vehicle speed to a target speed. In addition, the method comprises receiving traffic sign data describing a maximum permitted speed on a route travelled by the vehicle. In addition, the method according to the invention comprises adopting the maximum permissible speed as the target speed for the speed control system. Finally, the method comprises detecting a target speed correction, wherein the target speed correction is used to describe a change in the target speed by the driver of the vehicle. A behavioural pattern of the driver is detected, wherein the behavioural pattern describes the change in the target speed as a result of adopting the maximum permitted speed as the target speed. In addition, a proactive configuration change suggestion is issued to the driver if the behaviour pattern is detected repeatedly. By accepting the proactive configuration change proposal, the target speed will deviate from the maximum permitted speed by a speed offset in future when the maximum permitted speed is adopted as the target speed.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Schmidt, Mathias
Abstract
The invention relates to a wheel link device (1) for a motor vehicle, with a wheel link (2) as a first component, and with a vibration absorber (4) designed as a rotational absorber, wherein the vibration absorber (4) has an absorber mass (5) as a second component, which can be pivoted relative to the wheel link (2) about a pivot axis, and has at least one coupling element, which is elastically deformable to damp the vibrations in the event of a respective relative rotation between the components about the pivot axis. At least one elastically deformable first buffer (7a, b) is provided, which in an idle position of the wheel link device (1) is spaced apart from at least one of the components and therefore the first buffer (7a, b) prevents the wheel link (2) from directly hitting the absorber mass (5). An elastically deformable second buffer (8a, b) is provided, which in the idle position is supported on both components.
B60G 13/16 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of vibration-dampers having dynamic absorbers as main damping means, i.e. spring-mass system vibrating out of phase
F16F 7/10 - Vibration-dampers; Shock-absorbers using inertia effect
F16F 7/108 - Vibration-dampers; Shock-absorbers using inertia effect the inertia member being resiliently mounted on plastics springs
93.
SAFETY SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, MOTOR VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR CARRYING OUT A SAFETY CHECK ON A MOTOR VEHICLE
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Hoeller, Gerald
Abstract
A safety system for a motor vehicle, comprising a control device designed to carry out a test run, the test run being designed such that when the test run is activated a number of vehicle functions are activated, particularly one after the other and automatically, to test them.
B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
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
94.
METHOD FOR USER EQUIPMENT, METHOD FOR BACKEND, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Knott, Thorsten
Abstract
Embodiments relate to a method (100) for user equipment. The method comprises receiving (110) data indicative of a usage of a digital key from a communication device and storing (120) the data in a secured storage device of the user equipment.
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Busch, Alexander
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for authenticating a vehicle at a charging station: determining a position of the vehicle; determining a contract certificate from a plurality of contract certificates of the vehicle depending on the position of the vehicle; providing the contract certificate via the vehicle to the charging station; and authenticating the vehicle at the charging station with the provided contract certificate.
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
B60L 53/60 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Er, Kadir
Abstract
The invention relates to an electrical energy store (1) for a motor vehicle, having a housing element (2), having storage cells (3) that are held on the housing element (2) and designed for storing electrical energy, which are electrically connected to one another and thereby form a high-voltage store (5) for storing the electrical energy, and having at least one electronic monitoring module (6), designed separate from the housing element (2) and separate from the storage cells (2), for monitoring the storage cells (3), wherein the monitoring module (6) is fastened to the housing element (2) by means of at least one fastening element (7), by means of which at least one low-voltage line (9) is also held on the housing element (2).
97.
METHOD FOR EQUALISING THE CENTRE POINT VOLTAGE OF A 3-LEVEL INVERTER
H02M 7/483 - Converters with outputs that each can have more than two voltage levels
H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of dc power input into ac power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
H02M 7/483 - Converters with outputs that each can have more than two voltage levels
H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of dc power input into ac power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
99.
METHOD FOR THE HARMONISED DISPLAY OF CAMERA IMAGES IN A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND CORRESPONDINGLY DESIGNED MOTOR VEHICLE
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Weikl, Korbinian
Garthoff, Robert
Glatz, Juergen
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for making a vehicle environment in a motor vehicle (10) visible for a vehicle occupant. In said method, a plurality of different assistance systems (12, 14), which each comprise at least one camera (16, 20), record camera image data of the vehicle environment. Harmonisation is then performed with regard to predefined image and/or display properties in order to display the various camera image data in a uniform manner by means of at least one display device (26). Camera image data from the different assistance systems (12, 14) requested for display by means of the display device (26) is then displayed in a correspondingly harmonised and uniform manner. The invention also relates to a correspondingly designed motor vehicle (10).
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
Holzknecht, Stefan
Fuentes Michel, Juan Carlos
Abstract
The invention relates to a method and a radar device (12, 18) for a radar-based size classification of objects (14). The invention additionally relates to a correspondingly designed motor vehicle (10). In the method, a radar signal (24) reflected by an object (14) is detected in a plurality of receiving channels (20). The detected reflected radar signal (24) is analyzed with respect to the phase curve thereof over the plurality of receiving channels (20). In the event of a phase jump in the phase curve, the respective object (14) is then classified as an extended object (14).
G01S 7/41 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisation; Target signature; Target cross-section
G01S 13/10 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of interrupted, pulse modulated waves
G01S 13/66 - Radar-tracking systems; Analogous systems
G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles