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1.

BATTERY FOR AN ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023072756
Publication Number 2024/078780
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-18
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kwoczek, Lukas
  • Ebbighausen, Marius
  • Kunze, Miriam
  • Yurtseven, Mesut

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery (2) for an electrically driven motor vehicle. Said battery comprises a battery housing (4) having a housing base (6) and a housing cover (8), and a battery cell (10) arranged in the battery housing (4), wherein the battery cell (10) is connected by means of a first hook-and-loop connection (12) to the housing base (8) and/or by means of a second hook-and-loop connection (14) to the housing cover (8), and wherein a thermally conductive colloid, a thermally conductive gel (24) and/or a heat-conductive paste is introduced between hook-and-loop units (16) of the first hook-and-loop connection (12) and/or between hook-and-loop units (16) of the second hook-and-loop connection (14). The invention relates, furthermore, to an electrically driven motor vehicle having a battery (2) of this type.

IPC Classes  ?

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

2.

INTEGRATION OF AN AIRCRAFT INTO AN ITS

      
Application Number EP2023077193
Publication Number 2024/078901
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-02
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Montero Bayo, Luca
  • Pfadler, Andreas

Abstract

The invention relates to an ITS-integrated aircraft which is designed for V2X communication and for processing the GeoNetworking protocol.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
  • H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
  • H04W 4/46 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for vehicle-to-vehicle communication [V2V]

3.

INTEGRATION OF AN AIRCRAFT INTO A V2X SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023077194
Publication Number 2024/078902
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-02
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Pfadler, Andreas
  • Montero Bayo, Luca

Abstract

The invention relates to the integration of aircrafts (10, 12, 14) into an intelligent transport system (IST) having a V2X architecture.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 4/42 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for mass transport vehicles, e.g. buses, trains or aircraft
  • G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft

4.

SENSOR MODULE FOR A MOBILE ROBOT SYSTEM, MOBILE ROBOT SYSTEM HAVING A SENSOR MODULE OF THIS TYPE, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SENSOR MODULE

      
Application Number EP2023076827
Publication Number 2024/078884
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-28
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Springer, Malte
  • Doshi, Dhruvin Rajendra

Abstract

A sensor module (SM) for a mobile robot system (R) is designed to be portable. The sensor module (SM) comprises one or more connection points (A1, A2), by means of which the sensor module (SM) can be mounted both on the mobile robot system (R) and on an object (T) to be transported by the mobile robot system. The sensor module (SM) also comprises at least one sensor (S), by means of which the environment of the mobile robot system is sensed, and the evaluation of the sensor data thus produced allows the position of the sensor module (SM) relative to the mobile robot system to be determined and/or a change in the relative position to be determined.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/00 - 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 , ,
  • G01S 7/02 - 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
  • G01S 7/40 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
  • G01S 7/497 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
  • G01S 7/52 - 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
  • G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • G01S 15/931 - Sonar 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
  • G01S 13/86 - Combinations of radar systems with non-radar systems, e.g. sonar, direction finder
  • G01S 17/86 - Combinations of lidar systems with systems other than lidar, radar or sonar, e.g. with direction finders

5.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ESTIMATING A SELF-DISCHARGE RATE OF A BATTERY CELL IN BATTERY CELL PRODUCTION

      
Application Number EP2023076327
Publication Number 2024/078850
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-25
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Rohkohl, Erik
  • Buecker, Thies
  • Hoffmann, Louisa
  • Bodrov, Yury

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for estimating a self-discharge rate of a battery cell in battery cell production, and to a device (10) for estimating a self-discharge rate of a battery cell in battery cell production. Provision is made for determining a current-voltage formation profile of a battery cell during the formation process in battery cell production. By way of comparing the current-voltage formation profile of the battery cell with a plurality of current-voltage formation profiles with corresponding self-discharge rates of battery cells, a self-discharge rate of the battery cell is predicted in order to shorten or even avoid the metrological determination of the self-discharge rate of the battery cell by means of aging storage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/3842 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC combining voltage and current measurements
  • G01R 31/396 - Acquisition or processing of data for testing or for monitoring individual cells or groups of cells within a battery
  • 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

6.

METHOD FOR SAFELY STOPPING AT LEAST ONE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023077196
Publication Number 2024/078903
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-02
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Pfadler, Andreas
  • Schönauer, Moritz

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for safely stopping at least one autonomous vehicle (10), in particular a motor vehicle. The method, in which one particular or several autonomous vehicles can be stopped within a geographical area if the situation so requires, has the following steps: selecting (100) at least one vehicle (10) to be stopped; generating (102) a message to initiate safe stopping; transmitting (104) the message to initiate the safe stopping; receiving (106) the message to initiate the safe stopping; performing (108) the safe stopping.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/017 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled identifying vehicles
  • B60T 7/16 - Brake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger operated by remote control, i.e. initiating means not mounted on vehicle
  • B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G08G 1/056 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled with provision for distinguishing direction of travel

7.

STEERING COLUMN SWITCH FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, MOTOR VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR SELECTING A FUNCTION BY MEANS OF A STEERING COLUMN SWITCH

      
Application Number EP2023072589
Publication Number 2024/074240
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-16
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Mauterer, Thomas
  • Fricke, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a steering column switch (1) for a motor vehicle, in particular an electric motor vehicle, for selecting functions, comprising a rigid lever (2) and a lever cap (3) which at least partly surrounds the lever (2), wherein the lever cap (3) is tiltably mounted on the lever (2) about at least two tilt axes (4) arranged orthogonally or substantially orthogonality to each other, and at least one sensor (5) is provided which is designed to select a function as a result of a tilting of the lever cap (3).

IPC Classes  ?

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

8.

TARGETED 3D IMAGE GENERATION IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023076062
Publication Number 2024/074315
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-21
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Kazhura, Maryia

Abstract

The present invention relates to an information system (1) for a motor vehicle (2), comprising an image generation device (3) for generating holographic 3D objects (4), a sensing device (5) for sensing an action of a hand (H) of an occupant of the motor vehicle (2) performed in an interaction zone (6), and a control device (7) for controlling the image generation device (3). According to the invention, the sensing device (5) is designed to a sense an action of the hand (H) performed outside the interaction zone (6), the control device (7) being designed to control the image generation device (3) according to the action of the hand (H) sensed outside the interaction zone (6), and the control device (7) being designed to process differently actions of the hand (H) performed outside the interaction zone (6) and actions of the hand (H) performed inside the interaction zone (6). The invention also relates to a motor vehicle (2) and to a method for operating an information system (1) for a motor vehicle (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • B60K 37/00 - Dashboards

9.

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

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

Abstract

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

IPC Classes  ?

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

10.

METHOD FOR SITUATION-BASED ACTUATION OF LIGHTING ALONG A ROAD

      
Application Number EP2023077195
Publication Number 2024/074437
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-02
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hoppmann, Hendrik
  • Köstermann, Janis
  • Penshorn, Gerd

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for situation-based actuation of lighting along a road (16), in which at least one road lighting device (12) in a group of road lighting devices (10) is equipped with a Car2X module and receives information from an approaching vehicle (18) and the lighting provided by each of the road lighting devices (12) within the group is adapted as required on the basis of the transmitted information. In the process, in particular information that the approaching vehicle (18) acquires by observing its surroundings is transmitted to the road lighting device (12) equipped with a Car2X module, such that the lighting provided by the road lighting devices (12) within the group is able to be adapted individually to road users and/or objects not equipped with a Car2X module.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
  • H05B 47/115 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the presence or movement of objects or living beings
  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
  • F21W 131/103 - Outdoor lighting of streets or roads

11.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A CONTROL SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, AND CONTROL SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023077640
Publication Number 2024/074647
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-05
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lutz, Malte
  • Behmann, Nicolai

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (100) for operating a control system (2) for automatically actuating a vehicle system (3) of a vehicle (1), said system having a plurality of local control units (10) and a central unit (20) which communicates with the control units (10), the method comprising: detecting (101) surroundings data (200) of the vehicle (1) by means of the control units (10), which each have a local control element (11) and a sensor unit (12) connected to said local control element (11). The invention further relates to a computer program product and to a control system (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 30/09 - Taking automatic action to avoid collision, e.g. braking and steering
  • B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

12.

STEERING COLUMN SWITCH, STEERING WHEEL SYSTEM, MOTOR VEHICLE, AND METHOD

      
Application Number EP2023072588
Publication Number 2024/074239
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-16
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Mauterer, Thomas
  • Fricke, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a steering column switch (1) for a motor vehicle, in particular an electric motor vehicle, for selecting functions, comprising a rigid lever (2), a lever cap (3) which at least partly surrounds the lever (2), wherein the lever cap (3) has at least one touch sensor (4) for selecting at least one function by means of a defined contact by a user, and a monitoring unit (5) which is connected to the touch sensor (4) so as to transmit data and which is designed to detect (120) the selected function and relay the detected function to a control device of the motor vehicle via an interface (11) of the monitoring unit (5) in order to carry out an action corresponding to the selected function.

IPC Classes  ?

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

13.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SOLID-STATE CELL

      
Application Number EP2023076040
Publication Number 2024/068418
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-21
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Becker, Adrian
  • Jansen, Tobias
  • Jordan, Marco
  • Klemt, Christian

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a solid-state cell, wherein: at least one electrode layer (12, 22) and at least one separator layer (14) are provided; a hot-melt and ion-conductive adhesive is applied to an interface (20) of the separator layer (14) and/or of the electrode layer (12, 22); the electrode layer (12, 22) and the separator layer (14) are arranged stacked one on top of the other; and the interfaces (20) of the separator layer (14) and of the electrode layer (12, 22) are integrally joined to one another to form an ion-conductive adhesive connection.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/46 - Separators, membranes or diaphragms characterised by their combination with electrodes
  • H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials

14.

VEHICLE HAVING A BUILT-IN FURNITURE PART

      
Application Number EP2023076687
Publication Number 2024/068723
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-27
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Steidle, Bernhard
  • Baumert, Josef
  • Meier, Jörg
  • Raile, Alexander

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle, in the vehicle interior of which is arranged a built-in furniture part (1) having a kitchen work surface, which is assigned an adjustable cover (11) which can be adjusted between a horizontal covering position, in which the kitchen work surface is covered, and an upright position, in which the kitchen work surface is exposed, wherein the built-in furniture part (1) is arranged at a vehicle opening (5) formed in a vehicle side wall. According to the invention the adjustable cover (11) can be adjusted into an outside table position, in which the cover (11) projects through the vehicle opening (5) to the outside of the vehicle as an outside table.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60P 3/36 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects comprising living accommodation for people, e.g. caravans, camping, or like vehicles - Details
  • B60N 3/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for
  • F24C 15/12 - Side rests; Side plates; Cover lids; Splash guards; Racks outside ovens, e.g. for drying plates

15.

HOLLOW PLASTIC SIDE MEMBER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A HOLLOW PLASTIC SIDE MEMBER

      
Application Number EP2023076839
Publication Number 2024/068814
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-28
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Gassmann, Volker

Abstract

The invention relates to a hollow plastic side member (19), which is produced in a fluid-assisted internal pressure injection moulding process, in which, in an injection moulding step, a molten injection moulding compound of the plastic can be injected under pressure and heat into a mould cavity (33) of an injection mould (35), and in an internal pressure moulding step a fluid (G) is introduced into the tool cavity (33), by means of which step a molten plastic core is displaced and a hollow channel (23) is formed in the hollow plastic side member (19). According to the invention, a hollow profile insert (21) is embedded in the plastic material of the hollow plastic side member (19) to increase the component stability, which insert directly or indirectly annularly encloses the hollow channel (21) in the cross-section.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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
  • B29C 45/17 - Component parts, details or accessories; Auxiliary operations
  • B60J 5/10 - Doors arranged at the vehicle rear
  • B62D 29/00 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof

16.

ACTUATION DEVICE FOR AT LEAST ONE FUNCTIONAL DEVICE, SYSTEMS HAVING AN ACTUATION DEVICE, AND VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023072789
Publication Number 2024/068133
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-18
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Euhus, Jan-René Pit
  • Macdonald, Chris
  • Hilgert, Eric

Abstract

The invention relates to an actuation device (100) for at least one functional device (200), comprising: - a printed circuit board (10) for supporting an electronic unit (20), - the electronic unit (20) for providing operating functions (F) in the actuation device (100), - a connecting element (30) for covering the electronic unit (20) and for supporting a sensor unit (40), - the sensor unit (40) with sensor elements (41) for sensing actuation actions (B) of a user relating to corresponding operating functions (F) in the actuation device (100), and - an actuation element (50) for covering the sensor unit (40) and for receiving actuation actions (B) of the user, the actuation device (100) having at least one communication interface to the user, said communication interface being designed to provide the user with feedback, in particular haptic and/or acoustic feedback, upon the receipt of actuation actions (B) by means of the actuation element (50) and/or upon and/or after the sensing of actuation actions (B) by means of the sensor unit (40).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
  • G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance

17.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY, AND RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

      
Application Number EP2023070131
Publication Number 2024/061512
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-20
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bolli, Dr. Christoph
  • Meister, Dr. Paul
  • Dagger, Dr. Tim
  • Qi, Dr. Xin
  • Liu, Dr. Chenjuan

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a rechargeable battery (2), which has at least one lithium-ion cell (4) in which a first electrode is arranged (12) that has a first active material layer (22), and in which lithium-ion cell an electrolyte (10) is introduced, wherein to produce the first electrode (12) a first material strip (30) is produced from which the first electrode (12) is separated during a separating process, and wherein the first material strip (30) is produced by mixing in a first suspension that has a first active material, applying the first suspension onto a first metal film (18) to form the first active material layer (22) and forming a first polymer coating (26) as a first intermediate layer between the first active material and the electrolyte (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • H01M 4/13 - Electrodes for accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte, e.g. for lithium-accumulators; Processes of manufacture thereof
  • H01M 4/139 - Processes of manufacture
  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators

18.

PRODUCTION OF A BATTERY COMPRISING A HOUSING

      
Application Number EP2023075557
Publication Number 2024/061783
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-18
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kwoczek, Lukas
  • Koch, Stephan

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a battery, having a battery element assembly, which comprises at least one battery element, and a housing, which surrounds the battery element assembly. The housing comprises a base housing (8) that delimits a housing interior (11) for at least partly receiving the battery element assembly and has a housing opening (20), through which the battery element assembly is introduced into the housing interior (11), wherein the housing opening (20) is then closed by a cover of the housing. The invention is characterized in that the base housing (8) is produced by cutting through a blank, the shape of which is designed to comprise the shapes of two base housings (8).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
  • H01M 10/0585 - Construction or manufacture of accumulators having only flat construction elements, i.e. flat positive electrodes, flat negative electrodes and flat separators
  • H01M 50/105 - Pouches or flexible bags
  • H01M 50/103 - Primary casings, jackets or wrappings of a single cell or a single battery characterised by their shape or physical structure prismatic or rectangular
  • B21D 22/20 - Deep-drawing
  • H01M 10/05 - Accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte
  • H01M 50/15 - Lids or covers characterised by their shape for prismatic or rectangular cells
  • H01M 50/178 - Arrangements of electric connectors penetrating the casing adapted for the shape of the cells for pouch or flexible bag cells
  • H01M 6/00 - Primary cells; Manufacture thereof

19.

INSTALLATION AND METHOD FOR SEPARATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE FROM THE AMBIENT AIR

      
Application Number EP2023074590
Publication Number 2024/056516
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-07
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Gröger, Oliver
  • Beger, Frank
  • Heimermann, Christian
  • Simon, Nadine
  • Schütz, Christine
  • Wiegel, Marcel
  • Rüggeberg, Marc

Abstract

The invention relates to an installation (10) for separation of carbon dioxide from the ambient air. The installation (10) comprises an adsorption chamber (12) for binding of carbon dioxide from the ambient air in a sorbent (80), a desorption chamber (14) for release of the carbon dioxide bound in the sorbent (80), and a cooling chamber (16) for cooling of the sorbent (80) after the release of the carbon dioxide bound in the sorbent (80). Heating means for heating of the sorbent (80) are disposed in the desorption chamber (14). The installation (10) further comprises a continuous belt (20) which encompasses or bears the sorbent (80), and a drive element (84) set up to move the conveyor belt (20) through the adsorption chamber (12), the desorption chamber (14) and the cooling chamber (16). The invention further relates to a method for separation of carbon dioxide from the ambient air using such an installation (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 53/02 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography
  • B01D 53/06 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with moving adsorbents

20.

POWDER OF A SOLID ELECTROLYTE FOR PRODUCING A SEPARATOR FOR A BATTERY CELL

      
Application Number EP2023070971
Publication Number 2024/056264
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-28
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Jansen, Tobias
  • Koch, Stephan Leonhard
  • Kunze, Miriam

Abstract

The invention relates to a powder (10) of a solid electrolyte (F) for producing a separator (S) for a battery cell, in particular a solid electrolyte battery cell (1), wherein the powder (10) of the solid electrolyte (F) is coated with a protective agent (12) having a boiling point of at most 400°C and/or a melting point of at least 20°C and/or at most 100°C. The invention also relates to a method for producing a green film (G) as a semi-finished product of a separator (S) for a battery cell (1), wherein such a powder (10) of a solid electrolyte (F) coated with a protective agent (12) is used, and wherein green film (G) is produced using this coated powder (10) of the solid electrolyte (F).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
  • H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials
  • H01M 50/403 - Manufacturing processes of separators, membranes or diaphragms
  • H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys

21.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A STEER-BY-WIRE STEERING SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023073712
Publication Number 2024/056374
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-29
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bärecke, Frank
  • Salzwedel, Leon
  • Bartels, Arne

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a steer-by-wire steering system (4) of a motor vehicle (80) with a steer-by-brake system (6) as fall-back level, comprising the steps of determining (100) an emergency operation of the steer-by-wire steering system (4), in which the steering capability of the steer-by-wire steering system (4) is at least partially restricted, actuating (300) a steer-by-brake system (6) for steering support of the steer-by-wire steering system (4) during the emergency operation, and displaying (400) the emergency operation of the steer-by-wire steering system (4) to a driver of the motor vehicle (80) by means of a force-feedback actuator (8).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 9/00 - Steering deflectable wheels not otherwise provided for
  • B62D 5/00 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering
  • B62D 6/00 - Arrangements for automatically controlling steering depending on driving conditions sensed and responded to, e.g. control circuits

22.

THERMALLY REVERSIBLY CROSSLINKABLE POLYMERS FOR USE AS SORBENT MATERIALS IN THE AREA OF CARBON CAPTURE

      
Application Number EP2023074633
Publication Number 2024/056525
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-07
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Aniol, Armin
  • Fischer, Fabian
  • Schütz, Christine
  • Rüggeberg, Marc

Abstract

222, it is reversibly stored in the thermally reversible sorbent material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 20/26 - Synthetic macromolecular compounds
  • B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
  • B01J 20/34 - Regenerating or reactivating

23.

WAVEGUIDE, ANTENNA SYSTEM, METHOD AND VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023074913
Publication Number 2024/056611
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-11
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Meinecke, Marc-Michael
  • Kurz, Heiko Gustav
  • Schröder, Heiko
  • Dewald, Wilma
  • Gisder, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a waveguide, an antenna system, a method and a vehicle. The waveguide has a face adapted to a carrier structure for attaching the waveguide to the carrier structure. The waveguide also has an in-coupling region for coupling radio waves emitted by an antenna into the waveguide and an out-coupling region along the face for coupling the radio waves out of the waveguide.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation for use in or on road or rail vehicles
  • H01Q 13/06 - Waveguide mouths
  • H01Q 19/06 - Combinations of primary active antenna elements and units with secondary devices, e.g. with quasi-optical devices, for giving the antenna a desired directional characteristic using refracting or diffracting devices, e.g. lens
  • H01Q 1/40 - Radiating elements coated with, or embedded in, protective material

24.

BATTERY WITH A HOUSING WHICH HAS UNDERGONE A PRIMARY SHAPING PROCESS

      
Application Number EP2023073260
Publication Number 2024/046868
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-24
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Koch, Stephan
  • Jansen, Tobias
  • Kwoczek, Lukas
  • Kraken, Mathias

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a battery (1) which comprises a battery element assembly (3) comprising one or more battery elements and a housing (2) which surrounds the battery element assembly (3). The invention is characterized in that the housing (2) is at least partly produced by a primary shaping process while housing the battery element assembly (3) at the same time.

25.

ADJUSTING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023073336
Publication Number 2024/046893
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-25
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Fröhlich, Isabelle

Abstract

The invention relates to an adjusting device having a flat, plate-type component (1) with a cover layer (3) that includes at least one cover layer segment (11) which can be vertically adjusted by means of a pneumatic adjusting unit (18). According to the invention, the pneumatic adjusting unit (18) includes a membrane (13) that acts as a lifting cushion and that delimits a pressure chamber (15) to which compressed air can be applied.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/04886 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures by partitioning the display area of the touch-screen or the surface of the digitising tablet into independently controllable areas, e.g. virtual keyboards or menus
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
  • G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
  • H03K 17/96 - Touch switches
  • G06F 3/02 - Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials

26.

HEADREST, HEADREST SYSTEM, SEAT DEVICE AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023073690
Publication Number 2024/047052
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-29
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Frommholz, Dirk

Abstract

The present invention relates to a headrest (10) for a seat unit (110) for a motor vehicle (100), the headrest (10) comprising: a support surface (20) for the head of an occupant of the motor vehicle (100); a receiving recess (30) for receiving a display headset (120); a detection device (40) for detecting the display headset (120) in the receiving recess (30); a charging device (50) for wirelessly providing electrical energy to the display headset (120) in the receiving recess (30); and a control device (60) for controlling the provision of electrical energy via the charging device (50) on the basis of the detection of the display headset (120) by the detection device (40). The invention also relates to a headrest system (130), to a motor vehicle (100), and to a seat device (110) for a motor vehicle (100), the seat device (110) comprising a headrest (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/879 - Head-rests with additional features not related to head-rest positioning, e.g. heating or cooling devices or loudspeakers
  • B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
  • B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
  • G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays

27.

MONOCELL STACK FOR A BATTERY CELL

      
Application Number EP2023073099
Publication Number 2024/046830
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-23
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Jansen, Tobias
  • Klemt, Christian
  • Tornow, Alexander
  • Jordan, Marco
  • Becker, Adrian
  • Böhm, Dennis
  • Tracht, Knut
  • Folger, Manfred
  • Springborn, Dennis
  • Gögel, Patrick
  • Hofmann, Nils

Abstract

The invention relates to a monocell stack for a battery cell, having a number of monocells (M) stacked one above the other in the stacking direction, each of which monocells (MS) is assembled from, in alternation in the stacking direction, an electrode sheet (K), a separator sheet (S1), a mating electrode sheet (A) and a further separator sheet (S2). According to the invention, the two separator sheets (S1, S2) are components of a double sheet layer (D), which are folded around the electrode sheet (K) in a U-fold along a folding edge (11). The mating electrode sheet (A) is arranged on the outer side of one of the separator sheets (S1, S2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
  • H01M 10/0583 - Construction or manufacture of accumulators with folded construction elements except wound ones, i.e. folded positive or negative electrodes or separators, e.g. with ‘’Z’’-shaped electrodes or separators
  • H01M 50/466 - U-shaped, bag-shaped or folded
  • H01M 50/548 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells on opposite sides of the cell

28.

CROSS CAR BEAM SYSTEM, METHOD FOR SETTING A NATURAL FREQUENCY OF A STEERING COLUMN, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023061105
Publication Number 2024/041764
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-27
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Bergemann, Axel

Abstract

The invention relates to a cross car beam system (200) for a motor vehicle (300), comprising a base beam (10), which is designed to be connected, at each base beam end region (11), to an A-pillar of the motor vehicle (300), a steering column holder (20), which is connected to the base beam (10) and is designed to be connected to a steering column, and at least one reinforcement strut holder (150), which is designed to hold a reinforcement strut (100) which can be disposed between the base beam (10) and the steering column holder (20). In a free state (I) the reinforcement strut holder (150) remains free, resulting in a first natural frequency of the steering column connected to the steering column holder (20), and in a reinforced state (II) the reinforcement strut (100) is held in the reinforcement strut holder (150), resulting in a second natural frequency of the steering column connected to the steering column holder (20). The invention also relates to a method for setting a natural frequency of a steering column and to a motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

29.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING CARBON DIOXIDE FROM THE AMBIENT AIR

      
Application Number EP2023072511
Publication Number 2024/041937
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-16
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Heimermann, Christian
  • Beger, Frank
  • Gröger, Oliver

Abstract

The invention relates to a system (10) for separating carbon dioxide from the ambient air. The system (10) comprises an adsorption unit (12) having at least one flag adsorber (14) which has at least one flag (18) for temporarily binding carbon dioxide, and a desorption unit (30) with a desorption chamber (32) for receiving the at least one flag (18). The desorption unit (30) has at least one heating element (42), which is designed to heat the desorption chamber (32) to a desorption temperature to remove the carbon dioxide bound in the flag (18). The invention also relates to a method for separating carbon dioxide from the ambient air by means of such a system (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
  • B01D 53/047 - Pressure swing adsorption

30.

5G-TSN BRIDGE, BRIDGE, APPARATUS, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR ASSIGNING QUALITY OF SERVICE FLOWS

      
Application Number EP2023054620
Publication Number 2024/037745
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-23
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Ambrosy, Niklas

Abstract

Embodiments relate to a 5G-TSN (5th Generation- Time-Sensitive-Network) bridge, a bridge, an apparatus, a method and a computer program for assigning quality of service, QoS, flows between a first network and a second network. The method (10) for assigning QoS flows between a first network and a second network, wherein the first and second networks form a convergent network, comprises receiving (12) a first QoS profile for a data flow from the first network; determining (14) a second QoS profile for the data flow in the second network based on fitting the first QoS profile to QoS profiles of the second network; and assigning (14) the QoS flows for the data flow in the first and second network to each other based on the first and second QoS profiles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 28/24 - Negotiating SLA [Service Level Agreement]; Negotiating QoS [Quality of Service]
  • H04L 47/2416 - Real-time traffic

31.

METHOD FOR MONITORING A VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023069498
Publication Number 2024/037800
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-13
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Hänsel, Frank

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for monitoring a vehicle (10), in particular motor vehicle, wherein the distance (12) covered by the vehicle (10) is monitored, wherein the covered distance (12) can be displayed in a first format (18) in a display region (14) of a display device (16), wherein it is signalled if at least one predetermined covered distance (20) is reached. In a method in which the driver of the vehicle (10) can recognize and associate an indication as such, it is provided that the at least one predetermined covered distance (20) is signalled in a second format (22).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • 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
  • B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles

32.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PARKING SPACES

      
Application Number EP2023070156
Publication Number 2024/037819
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-20
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wappler, Stefan
  • Iken, Timo
  • Koch, Niklas
  • Kube, Roland

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for generating recommendations for parking spaces (1) of a parking space facility (2) having a plurality of parking spaces (1). From determined and forecast occupation statuses of the parking spaces (1), a determination device (5) determines an overall current occupation status of the parking spaces (1) in addition to the respective positions of the parking spaces (1) within the parking space facility (2), from which a recommendation device (6) creates the recommendation for parking spaces (1). The invention also relates to a system (9) for generating recommendations for parking spaces (1) of a parking space facility (2) having a plurality of parking spaces (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas

33.

MOTOR VEHICLE DESIGNED FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF

      
Application Number EP2023071720
Publication Number 2024/037896
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-04
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Jatzen, Carsten
  • Holsten, Ralf
  • Berges, Ulrich

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle comprising a motor vehicle body (10), wherein the motor vehicle is designed for autonomous driving and has a computer (12) for controlling the motor vehicle during the autonomous driving. The computer (12) is secured to a support element (14) arranged at the rear of the tor vehicle body (10) and secured to the body (10) of the motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

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

34.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PARKING SPACE CHARACTERISATION, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023070157
Publication Number 2024/037820
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-20
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Iken, Timo
  • Wappler, Stefan
  • Kube, Roland
  • Koch, Niklas

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for providing parking information for parking spaces (1) for a motor vehicle (2). The method comprises: - determining, by means of a control device (6), a minimum distance (M) of a first motor vehicle (3), parked on a parking space (1), to a first obstacle (5) located directly adjacent to a first vehicle longitudinal side (4) of the first motor vehicle (3), - determining, by means of the control device (6), a vehicle width (F) of the first motor vehicle (3), and - transmitting, by means of a transmitting device (9), the determined minimum distance (M) and the determined vehicle width (F) to a receiving device (7) of a server (8), wherein the minimum distance (M) and the vehicle width (F) are determined by a control device (6) of the first motor vehicle (3) and the minimum distance (M) and the vehicle width (F) are transmitted by a transmitting device (9) of the first motor vehicle (3). The invention also relates to a system (17) for providing parking information about parking spaces (1) for a motor vehicle (2), and to a motor vehicle (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas
  • G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
  • G08G 1/015 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled with provision for distinguishing between motor cars and cycles

35.

HEATING DEVICE FOR PANES

      
Application Number EP2023070454
Publication Number 2024/037832
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-24
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AG (Germany)
Inventor Hacker, Roland

Abstract

The invention relates to a heating device (10) for panes (20), wherein at least two bus bars (30) are the positive poles and at least one bus bar is the negative pole and the bus bars are interconnected by means of heating conductors (50), thereby forming at least two heating circuits (22). According to the invention, these heating circuits are each protected by an electronic fuse (60).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 1/02 - Automatic switching arrangements specially adapted to heating apparatus
  • H05B 3/84 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields

36.

DOUBLE-VALVE FITTING FOR A DIRECT AIR CAPTURE REACTOR

      
Application Number EP2023071863
Publication Number 2024/033326
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-07
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Zlatkov, Branislav
  • Tappe, Oliver
  • Hille, Timo
  • Rüggeberg, Marc

Abstract

The invention relates to a double-valve fitting for a direct air capture reactor, to a corresponding direct air capture reactor, and to a direct air capture system. The double-valve fitting comprises a controllable pivot drive device which enables the two valves of the double-valve fitting to pivot independently of one another into a desired open position. Flexibly controllable gas circulation in the direct air capture reactor can thus be ensured. Also described are a corresponding reactor and a system for a direct air capture method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
  • B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
  • F16K 1/22 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with pivoted closure members with pivoted discs or flaps with axis of rotation crossing the valve member, e.g. butterfly valves

37.

MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A REINFORCING ELEMENT IN THE A-PILLAR OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE BODY

      
Application Number EP2023063910
Publication Number 2024/027966
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-24
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Gerdwilker, Joana
  • Imhorst, Tobias
  • Von Stockhausen-Petersen, Helmut
  • Frank, Philipp
  • Pape, Stefan

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle with a motor vehicle body, wherein the motor vehicle body has an A-pillar (10), wherein the A-pillar (10) has an upper part (20) of the A-pillar (10) which extends along the windscreen. The motor vehicle body has a reinforcing element (28) which is arranged within the A-pillar (10) and extends along the A-pillar (10) at least over a part region of the upper part (20) of the A-pillar (10). The reinforcing element (28) is a cast part.

IPC Classes  ?

38.

SAFETY SYSTEM FOR ADJUSTING VISUAL ELEMENTS DISPLAYED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE, A METHOD AND A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023069349
Publication Number 2024/028054
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-12
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Zimmermann, Michael
  • Mesch, Robert
  • Hilgert, Eric

Abstract

The invention relates to a safety system (2) for adjusting visual elements (10) displayed in a motor vehicle (1), having a control device (3) and an output device (6) which are connected to one another in a data-communicating manner, wherein the control device (3) has an acquisition unit (4) for acquiring vehicle-external data (7) and/or vehicle-internal data (8), and a calculation unit (5) for processing (130) the vehicle-external data (7) and/or vehicle-internal data (8) and the actual display data (9) of visual elements (10) which is communicated by the output device (6), wherein the calculation unit (5) is configured to generate target display data (11) of the visual elements (10) from the actual display data (9) of the visual elements (10) as a function of the vehicle-external data (7) and/or vehicle-internal data (8), and to communicate (120) said target display data to the output device (6) for conversion into output data (12) of the visual elements (10) in order to adjust the displayed visual elements (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments

39.

METHOD FOR ASSISTING A DRIVER OF A VEHICLE BY MEANS OF AT LEAST ONE ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023069883
Publication Number 2024/028098
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-18
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kabil, Sevsel Gamze
  • Kaste, Jonas
  • Templer, Maximilian

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for assisting a driver (60) of a vehicle (50) by means of at least one assistance system (1), wherein: driver-specific driving parameters (10) are obtained, a boundary travel envelope (20) is determined for an upcoming route section based on the driver-specific driving parameters (10), a future trajectory (21) of the driver (60) is predicted for the upcoming route section based on a current status (11) of the vehicle (50), a previous driving behaviour (12) of the driver (60) and the driver-specific driving parameters (12), and it is checked whether the future trajectory (21) lies within the determined boundary travel envelope (20), and an intervention of the assistance system (1) in a longitudinal and/or lateral control (52) of the vehicle (50) takes place if the predicted future trajectory (21) leaves the determined boundary travel envelope (20). The invention also relates to an assistance system (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 30/095 - Predicting travel path or likelihood of collision
  • 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 10/20 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of steering systems
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
  • B60W 30/14 - Cruise control

40.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CHECKING A PLANNED TRAJECTORY OF A PARTLY AUTONOMOUS OR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023069898
Publication Number 2024/028100
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-18
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kain, Tobias
  • Schneider, Jan David

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for checking a planned trajectory (10) of a partly autonomous or autonomous vehicle (50), i) wherein a planned trajectory (10) of the vehicle (50) is transmitted to at least one other vehicle (60) in the surrounding area of the vehicle (50), wherein the transmitted planned trajectory (10) is checked in the at least one other vehicle (60) on the basis of a planned trajectory (11) of the at least one other vehicle (60), and wherein a result of the check (20) is transmitted to the vehicle (50), and/or ii) wherein a planned trajectory (11) and a current position (12) of at least one other vehicle (60) in the surrounding area of the vehicle (50) is inquired by the vehicle (50), wherein the planned trajectory (10) of the vehicle (50) is checked in the vehicle (50) on the basis of the transmitted planned trajectory (11) of the other vehicle (50). The invention also relates to a system (100).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
  • B60W 30/095 - Predicting travel path or likelihood of collision

41.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ELECTRODE

      
Application Number EP2023070401
Publication Number 2024/028138
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-24
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Gugenheimer, Anton

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for manufacturing an electrode from an electrode continuous web (9), comprising a coating process in which the electrode continuous web (9) is coated with an electrode coating (5), and a cutting process in which a coating-free region (11) is cut to size, more particularly thereby forming arrester lugs (7). The method has a marking process in which the coating-free region (11) of the electrode continuous web (9) is marked for production tracking in the case of a proof of origin or a quality complaint. According to the invention, the marking process is an embossing process in which a continuous embossing pattern (19), which is gap-free in the direction of manufacture (F) and varies, is embossed as a marking into the coating-free region (11) of the electrode continuous web (9).

IPC Classes  ?

42.

SAFETY SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRICALLY DRIVEABLE MOTOR VEHICLE, MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A SAFETY SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023064514
Publication Number 2024/022649
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-31
Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schlimme, Hauke Christian
  • Bärecke, Frank
  • Bartels, Arne
  • Just, Benjamin

Abstract

The invention relates to a safety system (100) for an electrically driveable motor vehicle (200). The safety system (100) comprises a primary braking system (102), a secondary braking system (104) and a tertiary braking system (106). The safety system (100) also comprises a monitoring device (108) for identifying an operating error in the primary braking system (102) and/or in the secondary braking system (104). The safety system (100) is also provided with a detection unit (110) for detecting motor vehicle data and an evaluation unit (112) which is designed to evaluate an achievable deceleration potential of the tertiary braking system (106) of the motor vehicle (200) using motor vehicle data. The safety system (100) also has a comparison unit (114) for comparing the evaluated deceleration potential of the tertiary braking system of the motor vehicle (200) with at least one defined safety criterion, and a control unit (116) which is designed such that it controls the electrically driveable motor vehicle (200) based on the identifying of an operating error and/or on the comparison between the evaluated deceleration potential and the defined safety criterion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60T 8/92 - 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 automatically taking corrective action
  • B60T 8/32 - 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
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

43.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN AT LEAST PARTIALLY AUTONOMOUS MOTOR VEHICLE IN A PARKED STATE

      
Application Number EP2023067520
Publication Number 2024/022705
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-27
Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Bader, Viktor

Abstract

In order to increase the safety for traffic participants in road traffic, a method is proposed for controlling an at least partially autonomous motor vehicle (100) in a parked state, having the following steps: a. detecting at least one object (20) and a movement of the object (20) in the surroundings of the parked motor vehicle (100) using a surroundings sensor (31); b. ascertaining a first danger value for a current first surroundings situation on the basis of the detected object (20) and the detected movement of the object (20) using a computing device (11); c. comparing the ascertained first danger value with a danger threshold stored on a data storage device (12) using the computing device (11); d. if the first danger value exceeds the danger threshold, ascertaining a driving maneuver for the parked motor vehicle (100) by means of the computing device (11), said driving maneuver producing a second surroundings situation with a second lower danger value; and e. carrying out the ascertained driving maneuver using the motor vehicle (100).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 15/02 - Steering position indicators
  • B60W 30/06 - Automatic manoeuvring for parking
  • B60W 30/09 - Taking automatic action to avoid collision, e.g. braking and steering
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • B60W 30/095 - Predicting travel path or likelihood of collision

44.

CREATING A LOGICAL ROUTE NETWORK IN PARKING AREAS

      
Application Number EP2023068100
Publication Number 2024/022740
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-30
Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Busse, Sebastian
  • Laubrich, Daniel
  • Jung, Jonas
  • Wappler, Stefan

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and to a device for determining a route network for a motor vehicle, comprising: providing at least two trajectories, each of which is indicative of a route traveled by a motor vehicle within its surroundings; and comprising waypoints, each waypoint having one dedicated point of the motor vehicle along the path of travel in the surroundings at a corresponding point in time, furthermore: determining corresponding trajectory sections from the trajectories; determining centroids of corresponding waypoints of corresponding trajectory sections, each centroid having a position and orientation within the surroundings; determining centroid clusters based on the determined centroids; determining nodes from the centroid clusters; determining further centroids based on centroid clusters oriented substantially parallel; determining node links based on the further centroids and the nodes such that one node is linearly connected to each of its next neighboring nodes; checking whether nodes exist where adjacent nodes can be reached via more than one node link; then determining node centroids of these nodes in question; replacing all node links between each node in question and each of the connected nodes which are not in question; deleting the nodes in question; and determining a route network in the surroundings based on the remaining nodes, the node centroids and the node links.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
  • G06F 18/23 - Clustering techniques
  • G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled

45.

METHOD FOR WARNING A USER IN AN ANTICIPATORY MANNER

      
Application Number EP2023070161
Publication Number 2024/022945
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-20
Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kunze, Alexander
  • Sandbrink, Johanna

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for warning a user of a vehicle (100) of safety-relevant objects (O) in the surroundings of the vehicle (100) in an anticipatory manner, having the following steps: - detecting an object (O) in the surroundings of the vehicle (100), said object being relevant to the safety during the operation of the vehicle (100) and being located outside of the field of view (200) of the user, and - generating a display (S) of the object (O) in the field of view (200) of the user before the object (O) actually comes into the field of view (200) of the user. The display (S) of the object (O) is adapted dynamically in terms of position and size, wherein the position of the display (S) is modified on the basis of the direction (R) from which the object (O) is approaching the vehicle (100), and the size of the display (S) is modified on the basis of the distance (A) between the object (O) and the vehicle (100).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments

46.

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

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

Abstract

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

IPC Classes  ?

47.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRODE OF A BATTERY CELL

      
Application Number EP2023065869
Publication Number 2024/017543
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-13
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hübner, Gerold
  • Kunze, Miriam
  • Hüsker, Jessica Maria

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing an electrode (1) of a battery cell, the method having at least the following steps: a) providing a carrier material (2) of the electrode (1); b) coating the carrier material (2) with * an additive that has a plurality of pores and is elastically deformable and * an active material mixture, and forming a coating (3); c) calendering the coated carrier material (2), wherein at least the coating (3) is compressed during calendering and thus a porosity of the coating (3) is reduced; d) enlarging, in a self-induced manner, at least one thickness (4, 5) of the coating (3) due to an elastic spring-back of the additive and thus setting the porosity of the coating (3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material

48.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING A SORPTION ELEMENT FOR REMOVING CARBON DIOXIDE FROM THE AMBIENT AIR

      
Application Number EP2023066891
Publication Number 2024/017556
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-21
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schütz, Christine
  • Zlatkov, Branislav
  • Bauer, Mareen

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a sorption element (16) for removing carbon dioxide from the ambient air. The method comprises: - providing a carbon-dioxide-binding starting material (74) and a binder (36), - mixing the carbon-dioxide-binding starting material (74) with the binder (36) to form a mixture (76), - molding a sorption structure (20) from the mixture (76) or coating a support structure (26) with the mixture (76), - thermally treating the sorption structure (20) or the coated support structure (26), wherein a sorbent material (18) contained in the sorption structure (20) or in a coating of the support structure (26) is solidified and/or chemically activated. The invention also relates to a sorption element (16) produced by means of a method of this type and to a production system (100) for carrying out a method of this type.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 20/18 - Synthetic zeolitic molecular sieves
  • B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
  • B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides
  • B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositions; Sorbents for chromatography; Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
  • B01J 20/32 - Impregnating or coating
  • B01J 20/34 - Regenerating or reactivating
  • B01J 20/30 - Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating

49.

2

      
Application Number EP2023067139
Publication Number 2024/017563
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-23
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Aniol, Armin
  • Fischer, Fabian

Abstract

222 is reacted according to the following reaction equation via methylglyoxal and the corresponding 1,2-diol to propylene, or its polymer: Formulae (I), (II), (III).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 3/03 - Acyclic or carbocyclic hydrocarbons
  • C25B 3/07 - Oxygen containing compounds
  • C25B 3/25 - Reduction
  • C25B 3/26 - Reduction of carbon dioxide
  • C25B 11/075 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of a single catalytic element or catalytic compound
  • C25B 15/08 - Supplying or removing reactants or electrolytes; Regeneration of electrolytes
  • C07C 1/22 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms by reduction
  • C07C 11/06 - Propene
  • C07C 29/14 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of an oxygen-containing functional group of C=O containing groups, e.g. —COOH of a —CHO group
  • C07C 29/143 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of an oxygen-containing functional group of C=O containing groups, e.g. —COOH of ketones
  • C07C 31/20 - Dihydroxylic alcohols

50.

BATTERY CELL

      
Application Number EP2023070313
Publication Number 2024/018067
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-21
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner
  • VOLKSWAGEN AG (Germany)
  • W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dagger, Tim
  • Keglmeier, Daniel
  • Killer, Anton
  • Meister, Paul
  • Wrzuszczak, Piotr
  • Zlatkov, Branislav
  • Blasczyk, Stefan
  • Riihimäki, Joona
  • Weiss, Lisa

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery cell (14) having a cell housing (26), in which a plurality of electrodes (20) is disposed. The cell housing (262) comprises a wall (28) having a predetermined breaking region (30), the predetermined breaking region (30) comprising an opening (32) which is covered by means of a gas-permeable membrane (36). A recess (38) extending to the opening (32) is introduced into the wall (28) in the predetermined breaking region (30).

51.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND VEHICLE HAVING SUCH A DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023063843
Publication Number 2024/017524
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-23
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Othmer, Carsten
  • Mrosek, Markus

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle (2), to a driver assistance system (1) and to a method for operating the driver assistance system (1), wherein a slipstream region (5) of a further motor vehicle (3) driving in a predetermined surrounding region (4) of the motor vehicle (2) is detected. Based on whether the motor vehicle (3) is driving in the slipstream region (5) and, if so, based on which slipstream partial region (6, 7, 8) of the slipstream region (5) the motor vehicle is driving in, a current slipstream efficiency (9) is determined. Based on a current driving speed (10) of the motor vehicle (2) and the current slipstream efficiency (9), an overall aerodynamic efficiency (11) is determined. An individual overall aerodynamic efficiency potential (12) is assigned to the further motor vehicle (3) based on the driving speed and slipstream region (5) thereof, which overall aerodynamic efficiency potential characterises an overall aerodynamic efficiency (11a) that will be achieved by the motor vehicle (2) when it drives in the slipstream region (5) of the further motor vehicle (3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 40/10 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to vehicle motion
  • B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
  • 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"
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
  • B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
  • B60W 30/16 - Control of distance between vehicles, e.g. keeping a distance to preceding vehicle
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications

52.

VERTICAL TAKE-OFF AND LANDING AIRCRAFT

      
Application Number EP2023063899
Publication Number 2024/017525
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-24
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • He, Qinghua
  • Chen, Xiping
  • Ma, Yunrong
  • Deng, Yu
  • Zhou, Zhidong
  • Liu, Yuting
  • Zhao, Yi
  • Guo, Jingliang
  • Liang, Bin

Abstract

The application provides a vertical take-off and landing, VTOL, aircraft, comprising a fuselage (3), the fuselage (3) comprising a nose (5), wherein the nose (5) contour is configured to be symmetrical about the symmetry plane and extends from the leading edge point (Pl) of the nose (5) to the middle fuselage (3). The nose (5) contour is divided into an upper surface (51) and a lower surface (53) by a horizontal plane passing through the leading edge point (Pl) and perpendicular to the plane of symmetry. The lower surface (53) bulges downward relative to the horizontal plane when the nose (5) contour expands from the leading edge point (Pl) to the middle fuselage (3), which is greater than the upper surface (51) bulges upward relative to the horizontal plane when the nose (5) contour expands from the leading edge point (Pl) to the middle fuselage (3). The VTOL aircraft (1) further comprises a pair of front wings (11) connected to the nose (5) and a pair of rear wings (13) connected to the tail (7). The pair of front wings (11) and the pair of rear wings (13) are arranged in a tandem wing layout. The arrangement position of the pair of front wings (11) on the nose (5) is adjacent to the horizontal plane in the vertical direction (15) perpendicular to the horizontal plane. The VTOL aircraft (1) of this application can meet the requirements of small size and high load by using the combination of the lower convex nose (5) contour and the tandem wing layout, and is especially suitable for urban air traffic scenes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 29/00 - Aircraft capable of landing or taking-off vertically, e.g. vertical take-off and landing [VTOL] aircraft
  • B64C 1/00 - Fuselages; Constructional features common to fuselages, wings, stabilising surfaces or the like
  • B64C 39/04 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for having multiple fuselages or tail booms
  • B64C 39/08 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for having multiple wings
  • B64C 25/06 - Undercarriages fixed
  • B64C 25/52 - Skis or runners
  • B64U 60/00 - Undercarriages
  • B64C 39/12 - Canard-type aircraft

53.

2-NEGATIVE POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE FROM RENEWABLE RAW MATERIALS

      
Application Number EP2023066890
Publication Number 2024/017555
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-21
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Aniol, Armin
  • Fischer, Fabian

Abstract

222-negative polyethylene terephthalate. The process has the following steps: a) obtaining monoethylene glycol from a polysaccharide, b) obtaining terephthalic acid from a polysaccharide, and c) reacting the monoethylene glycol from step a) with the terephthalic acid from step b) to form polyethylene terephthalate.

IPC Classes  ?

54.

METHOD FOR SEPARATING CARBON DIOXIDE FROM THE AMBIENT AIR AND FACILITY FOR CARRYING OUT SUCH A METHOD

      
Application Number EP2023068638
Publication Number 2024/012967
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-06
Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner
  • VOLKSWAGEN AG (Germany)
  • MAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS SE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (PM) (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kawelke, Peter
  • Behnke, Klaus

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for separating carbon dioxide from the ambient air (60). It is provided that ambient air (60) is fed into a process chamber (12) of a facility (10) for separating carbon dioxide from the ambient air and is conducted through an adsorption unit (14). In this method, carbon dioxide is temporarily stored in the adsorption unit (14) and is released again later by an at least partial evacuation of the process chamber and a heating of the adsorption unit (14). In this method, an inert gas, in particular steam, is introduced into the process chamber (12), in order to assist the discharging of the temporarily stored carbon dioxide from the adsorption unit (14) and to increase the carbon dioxide concentration in the process chamber (12). The invention also relates to a facility (10) for carrying out such a method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents

55.

FLOOR STRUCTURE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE BODY, MOTOR VEHICLE BODY AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023057376
Publication Number 2024/012726
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-22
Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Findeisen, Sebastian

Abstract

The invention relates to a floor structure for a motor vehicle body (10). The floor structure has sills (18). A receiving space for receiving a motor vehicle battery is arranged between the sills (18). The sills (18) are formed, at least partially, as cast parts, in particular as die-cast parts. The invention further relates to a motor vehicle body (10) having such a floor structure and to a motor vehicle in which a battery for supplying a traction drive of the motor vehicle with electrical energy is arranged in the receiving space.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 25/20 - Floors or bottom sub-units
  • B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
  • B62D 29/00 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof

56.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A STEERING SYSTEM, STEERING SYSTEM AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023064513
Publication Number 2024/012766
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-31
Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Heinrich, Felix
  • Willuhn, Dennis
  • Liesner, Henrik
  • Dreyer, Dirk

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for operating a steering system (1) of a motor vehicle (2). On the basis of an ascertained driving-mode default setting (V), ascertained steering parameters (P) and ascertained steering counter-torques (G), a steering-resistance torque (W) is determined by a control device (3) and a steering-wheel actuator (4) for producing the steering-resistance torque (W) on a steering wheel (5) of the steering system (1) is specifically activated. The invention also relates to a steering system (1) and a motor vehicle (2).

IPC Classes  ?

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

57.

LOCATION-BASED ACTIVATION OF VOICE CONTROL WITHOUT THE USE OF A SPECIFIC ACTIVATION TERM

      
Application Number EP2023065942
Publication Number 2024/012794
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-14
Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Güterbock, Gerrit
  • Joachim, Manuel
  • Lühr, Kord

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a device and a computer-implemented method for voice control of a motor vehicle, and to a corresponding motor vehicle. The device (1100) has an interface (1110) which is designed to communicate information for actuation to at least one specific vehicle component (1200) of the motor vehicle (1000) and further has a control module (1120). The control module 1120 is designed to detect (100) spoken words (110); to analyse (200) detected (100) spoken words (110) with respect to a relevant term (210), wherein the relevant term (210) constitutes a key term for actuating the specific motor vehicle component (1200); to identify (300) a relevant vehicle state (310) based on the analysed (200) relevant term (210); to determine (400) a common context (410) between the analysed (200) relevant term (210) and the relevant vehicle state (310); and to actuate (500) the specific vehicle component (1200) based on the determined (400) common context (410).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G10L 15/183 - Speech classification or search using natural language modelling using context dependencies, e.g. language models
  • B60R 16/037 - 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 occupant comfort
  • G10L 15/22 - Procedures used during a speech recognition process, e.g. man-machine dialog

58.

INSERTION ELEMENT FOR INSERTING AND POSITIONING A SHAFT ELEMENT, A METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A SYSTEM, AND A METHOD FOR EXCHANGING A COMPONENT IN A SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023062193
Publication Number 2024/008351
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-09
Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Enneking, Stefan
  • Beckmann, Georg
  • Riemenschneider, Ralf

Abstract

An insertion element for inserting (150) and positioning a shaft element (2) in a sleeve (3) is proposed, having a hollow-cylindrical main body (4) for guiding the shaft element (2) into the sleeve (3) during an assembly process, wherein the outer circumference (5) of the hollow-cylindrical main body (4) has a first portion (6) and a second portion (7), wherein the second portion (7) is assigned to a first end (8) of the hollow-cylindrical main body (4), and wherein the second portion (7) has a carrier collar (9) for sealing purposes, and wherein the inner circumference (10) of the hollow-cylindrical main body (4) has an assembly aid (11) which serves for guiding and supporting the shaft element (2) during the assembly process of the shaft element (2) and is not in contact with the shaft element (2) in the operating state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16J 15/3228 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings with at least one lip formed by deforming a flat ring
  • F16J 15/3252 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings provided with casings or supports with rigid casings or supports
  • F16J 15/3268 - Mounting of sealing rings
  • F16H 57/00 - General details of gearing

59.

SHAPED OPERATING ELEMENT FOR INFLUENCING VEHICLE FUNCTIONS, AND VEHICLE COMPRISING THE SHAPED OPERATING ELEMENT

      
Application Number EP2023065500
Publication Number 2024/008389
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-09
Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Boese, Christoph
  • Ulrich, Dominik
  • Stölzle, Max
  • Beverung, Johannes
  • Yosha, Omer
  • Wagner, Volkmar
  • Amann, Marc

Abstract

The invention relates to a shaped operating element (10) for influencing vehicle functions, and to a vehicle comprising at least one shaped operating element of this kind. This shaped operating element is in the form of a raised portion or recess in relation to a surface (12) surrounding the shaped operating element and can be actuated within this plane and perpendicularly thereto. The shaped operating element (10) according to the invention additionally has an actuation path (d) in the plane of the surface (12) surrounding the shaped operating element, which actuation path is no more than 0.4 millimeter.

IPC Classes  ?

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

60.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023067168
Publication Number 2024/008483
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-23
Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Gläser, Stefan
  • Engel, Monique
  • Weng, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a vehicle (50), wherein the presence of an emergency situation (40) involving the vehicle (50) is detected, wherein, after the presence of an emergency situation (40) has been detected: a) a danger zone (20) is determined in the form of at least one future trajectory (22-x) or a trajectory swarm of possible future trajectories (22-x) of the vehicle (50), and wherein b1) information (21) describing the danger zone (20) is communicated to other vehicles (60-1) and/or infrastructure devices (61) in the surroundings of the vehicle (50) by way of a communication device (53), and/or b2) a warning signal (30) is output to warn other road users (60-x) impacted by the danger zone (20).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
  • B60W 30/09 - Taking automatic action to avoid collision, e.g. braking and steering
  • B60W 30/095 - Predicting travel path or likelihood of collision
  • B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles

61.

LIQUID COMPOSITION FOR USE IN ELECTRIC DRIVES

      
Application Number EP2023068431
Publication Number 2024/008739
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-04
Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AG (Germany)
Inventor Fahl, Jörg

Abstract

The invention relates to a liquid composition having a dynamic viscosity in the range of 1.5 – 4.0 mm291919 is tert-nonyl.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C10M 169/04 - Mixtures of base-materials and additives
  • C10N 20/02 - Viscosity; Viscosity index
  • C10N 30/02 - Pour-point; Viscosity index
  • C10N 30/06 - Oiliness; Film-strength; Anti-wear; Resistance to extreme pressure
  • C10N 30/10 - Inhibition of oxidation, e.g. anti-oxidants
  • C10N 30/12 - Inhibition of corrosion, e.g. anti-rust agents, anti-corrosives
  • C10N 30/00 - Specified physical or chemical property which is improved by the additive characterising the lubricating composition, e.g. multifunctional additives
  • C10N 40/04 - Oil-bath; Gear-boxes; Automatic transmissions; Traction drives
  • C10N 60/14 - Chemical after-treatment of the constituents of the lubricating composition by boron or a compound containing boron
  • C10N 30/14 - Metal deactivation
  • C10N 40/14 - Electric or magnetic purposes

62.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING A VITAL PARAMETER OF AN OCCUPANT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023065748
Publication Number 2024/008402
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-13
Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor To, Thanh-Binh

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for determining a vital parameter of an occupant (16) of a motor vehicle (10). The invention additionally relates to a motor vehicle (10) having a control unit (14) configured for carrying out the method. Provision is made for a vital parameter of the occupant (16) to be determined on the basis of calculated phase information of an echo signal of an impulse response of an emitted UWB pulse, said echo signal being assigned to the occupant. According to the invention, the vital parameter can be ascertained particularly reliably on the basis of the phase information of the echo signal since said phase information is not very susceptible to motion artefacts.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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 13/02 - Systems using reflection of radio waves, e.g. primary radar systems; Analogous systems
  • G01S 13/10 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of interrupted, pulse modulated waves
  • G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications

63.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRODE FOR A LITHIUM-ION SOLID-STATE BATTERY

      
Application Number EP2023068139
Publication Number 2024/008603
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-03
Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Koch, Stephan Leonhard
  • Kunze, Miriam
  • Meister, Paul
  • Kraas, Sebastian

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing an electrode for a rechargeable lithium-ion solid-state battery. According to the invention, the method comprises the following steps: a) preparing a mixture composed of a solid electrolyte, an active material and a conducting additive, the mixture being heated to a temperature of 150°C or more; b) applying the heated mixture to the current collector; and c) cooling the mixture in order to form the active coating.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials
  • H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material

64.

STEER-BY-WIRE STEERING SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A STEER-BY-WIRE STEERING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023061528
Publication Number 2024/002557
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-02
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Iwanski, Peter
  • Dreyer, Dirk

Abstract

The invention relates to a steer-by-wire steering system, the steer-by-wire steering system comprising a steering column module and a steering gear, the steering column module comprising a first sensor module and a second sensor module which each sense at least one steering wheel angle, the steering column module also comprising a steering wheel, a steering column, at least one actuator for generating a counter-torque on the steering column, and two control devices for the at least one actuator for generating the counter-torque, the steering gear having at least two control devices, the first control device for the at least one actuator being connected to a first control device of the steering gear via at least one bus connection, and the second control device for the at least one actuator being connected to a second control device of the steering gear via at least one bus connection.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 5/00 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering
  • B62D 5/04 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering electrical, e.g. using an electric servo-motor connected to, or forming part of, the steering gear
  • B62D 15/02 - Steering position indicators

65.

STEER-BY-WIRE STEERING SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A STEER-BY-WIRE STEERING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023061529
Publication Number 2024/002558
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-02
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dreyer, Dirk
  • Iwanski, Peter

Abstract

The invention relates to a steer-by-wire steering system (1), the steer-by-wire steering system (1) comprising a steering column module (2) and a steering gear (3), the steering column module (2) comprising a first sensor module (6) and a second sensor module (7) which each sense at least one steering wheel angle (φ), the steering column module (2) also comprising a steering wheel (4), a steering column (5), at least one actuator (8) for generating a counter-torque on the steering column (5), and two control devices (11, 12) for the at least one actuator (8) for generating the counter-torque, the steering gear (3) having at least two control devices (15, 16), the first control device (11) for the at least one actuator (8) being connected to a first control device (15) of the steering gear (3) via at least one bus connection (25, 26), and the second control device (12) for the at least one actuator (8) being connected to a second control device (16) of the steering gear (3) via at least one bus connection (27), the first sensor unit (6) being directly connected to the first control device (15) of the steering gear (3) via a sensor interface (24), and the second sensor unit (7) being directly connected to the first control device (11) for the at least one actuator (8) via a sensor interface (14).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 5/00 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering
  • B62D 5/04 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering electrical, e.g. using an electric servo-motor connected to, or forming part of, the steering gear
  • B62D 15/02 - Steering position indicators

66.

MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A SINGLE BIPOLAR PLATE

      
Application Number EP2023065223
Publication Number 2024/002643
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-07
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Vasiliou, Konstantinos
  • Knigge, Sascha
  • Koschke, Michael
  • Temminghoff, Michael
  • Bogenstahl, Frank
  • Jenke, Gerald
  • Kerkhoff, Clemens

Abstract

The present invention relates to a manufacturing method for manufacturing a single bipolar plate (200). The manufacturing method comprises: unrolling a material film (100) from a roll (101); and passing the material film (100) through a pair of rollers (107), wherein a movement of the material film (100) in the direction of passage to the pair of rollers (107) is braked in front of the pair of rollers (107) in order to tension the material film (100), and wherein a three-dimensional contour is moulded into the material film (100) by the pair of rollers (107), said contour extending both linearly and in a curved manner on all three spatial axes, and wherein the contour comprises a flow field (201), the flow field channels of which extend transversely to the direction of passage of the material film (100).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B21D 13/04 - Corrugating sheet metal, rods or profiles, or bending sheet metal, rods or profiles into wave form by rolling
  • B21D 53/02 - Making other particular articles heat exchangers, e.g. radiators, condensers
  • B21D 53/04 - Making other particular articles heat exchangers, e.g. radiators, condensers of sheet metal
  • B29C 53/28 - Corrugating of plates or sheets transverse to direction of feed
  • H01M 8/00 - Fuel cells; Manufacture thereof
  • H01M 8/0254 - Collectors; Separators, e.g. bipolar separators; Interconnectors characterised by the form corrugated or undulated

67.

METHOD FOR HAND DETECTION, COMPUTER PROGRAM, AND DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023066563
Publication Number 2024/002777
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-20
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kaste, Jonas
  • Stahl, Felix
  • Kallmeyer, Felix

Abstract

Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide a method (100) for improving hand detection on a steering wheel of a vehicle. The method (100) comprises determining (110) a parameter for evaluating the safety relevance of a situation and carrying out (120) the hand detection on the basis of at least one machine learning algorithm and a model-based algorithm on the basis of the parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

68.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RECEIVING AND SETTING A SCREW

      
Application Number EP2023057403
Publication Number 2024/002536
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-23
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sikora, Ralf
  • Hammer, Thorge
  • Wernicke, David

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (16) for receiving a screw shank (8B) of a screw (8) and for setting a screw head (8A) of the screw (8) into a screwing socket (7) of an external screwing unit (6), wherein a spiral outer sleeve (23) and a spiral inner sleeve (26) which is mounted in the spiral outer sleeve (23) are mounted adjustably via a corresponding meshing thread pairing in the spiral outer sleeve (23). It is provided that, during the receiving of the screw (8), the screw shank (8B) is received, by means of the device (16) which moves exclusively in the longitudinal extent in an axial direction, by gripping elements (38) leaving the screw head (8A) exposed, wherein the exposed screw head (8A) of the received screw (8) is set into the screwing socket (7) during setting of the screw (8), while the spiral inner sleeve (26) carries out the superimposed axial rotational movement with respect to the spiral outer sleeve (23).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25B 23/10 - Arrangements for handling screws or nuts for holding or positioning screw or nut prior to or during its rotation using mechanical gripping means
  • B23P 19/06 - Screw or nut setting or loosening machines
  • B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators
  • B62D 65/12 - 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 suspensions, brakes or wheel units

69.

METHOD FOR PLANNING A ROUTE OF AN ELECTRICALLY OPERATED VEHICLE, ELECTRONIC ROUTE PLANNING SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAMME

      
Application Number EP2023066227
Publication Number 2024/002718
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-16
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Schmäling, Jan

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for planning a route (4) of an electrically operated vehicle (1), wherein the following steps are performed: - providing calendar entries (8) of an electronic calendar (9) of a user (10) of the electrically operated vehicle (1) to an electronic evaluation unit (5), the calendar entries (8) having appointments (12) and/or local arrival points (13); - planning at least one route (4) using the electronic evaluation unit (5) depending on the calendar entries (8) and depending on at least one item of information from an electrical energy store (2) of the electrically operated vehicle (1). The invention also relates to an electronic route planning system (3) and a computer programme.

IPC Classes  ?

70.

METHOD FOR INSULATION MONITORING FOR AN ELECTRICALLY OPERABLE VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023067678
Publication Number 2024/003153
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-28
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner
  • VOLKSWAGEN AG (Germany)
  • SCANIA CV AB (Sweden)
  • SIEMENS MOBILITY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Blase, Bastian
  • Jakobi, Steffen
  • Sänger, Göran
  • Schauen, Markus Gyusok
  • Stark, Thomas
  • Thorén, Christer

Abstract

The invention specifies a method for insulation monitoring for an electrically operable vehicle (1), wherein the vehicle (1) has a first plurality of insulation monitors (32a-32i) and a second plurality of insulation levels (30a-30i), wherein each insulation level (30a-30i) comprises at least one power-electronics component and/or a current-carrying component and/or a ground component, wherein for a first time interval (ΔT1) a central control unit (34) of the vehicle (1) outputs an inhibition signal (I1) to a first subgroup (G1) of the first plurality which comprises at least one first insulation monitor (32a), wherein as a result of the inhibition signal (I1) during the first time interval (ΔT1) insulation measurements (Ma) by the insulation monitor or monitors (32a, 32c-32i) of the first subgroup (G1) are not performed at all, and wherein during the first time interval (ΔT1) an insulation measurement (Mb) is at least temporarily performed at at least one insulation level (30b) of the second plurality by at least one second insulation monitor (32b) which is not part of the first subgroup (G1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
  • G01R 31/52 - Testing for short-circuits, leakage current or ground faults

71.

BATTERY SAFETY SYSTEM HAVING A CONTROLLED GAS RELEASE FUNCTION

      
Application Number EP2023066625
Publication Number 2023/247530
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-20
Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Zlatkov, Branislav
  • Rüggeberg, Marc
  • Wrzuszczak, Piotr

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery safety system (10) for controlled, active gas release. The battery safety system (10) for controlled gas release in the case of aging, leakage or an accident has a sorption element (15) for absorbing the chemical compounds that arise during the gas release, and has a sensor or indicator for monitoring the saturation of the sorption element (15). The invention also relates to the use of a sensor or indicator for monitoring the saturation of sorption elements (15) in battery systems (10), and to the use of the battery safety system (10) according to the invention in battery-powered transport means, household appliances or large-scale electrochemical storage plants.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
  • H01M 50/392 - Arrangements for facilitating escape of gases with means for preventing leakage of electrolyte through vent holes
  • H01M 50/30 - Arrangements for facilitating escape of gases

72.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PRESS-HARDENED DOOR RING AND AT LEAST ONE ADDITIONAL PRESS-HARDENED COMPONENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023066360
Publication Number 2023/247393
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-19
Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner
  • AUDI AG (Germany)
  • VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fandrich, Tobias
  • Freudenberg, Patrick
  • Schwaar, Timo
  • Opfer, Manuel
  • Schwering, Christian

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a press-hardened door ring (210) and at least one additional press-hardened component (220) for a motor vehicle, comprising: - providing a shaped blank, comprising a first region having a door opening cutout, from which the door ring (210) is formed, and a second region, from which the additional component (220) is formed, the second region being located within the door opening cutout; - heating the shaped blank; - inserting the heated shaped blank into a press-hardening tool and carrying out a press-hardening operation in which both the door ring (210) and the additional component are shaped into their respective intended final geometries and hardened. A severing cut which severs the door ring (210) and the additional component (220) is carried out yet in the press-hardening tool.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C21D 1/18 - Hardening; Quenching with or without subsequent tempering
  • C21D 1/673 - Quenching devices for die quenching
  • C21D 8/00 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment
  • B21D 22/00 - Shaping without cutting, by stamping, spinning, or deep-drawing
  • B21D 28/26 - Perforating, i.e. punching holes in sheets or flat parts
  • B21D 53/74 - Making other particular articles frames for openings, e.g. for windows, doors, handbags
  • B21D 53/88 - Making other particular articles other parts for vehicles, e.g. cowlings, mudguards
  • B62D 25/00 - Superstructure sub-units; Parts or details thereof not otherwise provided for
  • B62D 29/00 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof

73.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COMPOSITE PANE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, COMPOSITE PANE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING A COMPOSITE PANE

      
Application Number EP2023064588
Publication Number 2023/241924
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-31
Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner
  • CARIAD SE (Germany)
  • VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Loginenko, Oleg
  • Maag, Thomas
  • Rakus, Hagen
  • Thielbeer, Boris

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a composite pane (8) for a motor vehicle (1). The composite pane comprises two pane elements (11, 12) which are arranged on opposite faces of a composite element (13), wherein the composite element (13) has a thickness course (D) along a surface (8b, 8c) of the composite pane (8). In order to produce the composite pane (8), a viewing region (9) of a surroundings camera (5) of the motor vehicle (1), said camera being arranged in the interior (2), is first determined. In an optimization routine, the imaging characteristic of the image of the surroundings (3) captured by the surroundings camera (5) is then compared with a specified target imaging characteristic for different thickness course profiles, and the result of the comparison is then used to determine a quality value for each imaging characteristic. On the basis of the quality values, the optimal thickness course for the composite element (13) is finally determined, said optimal thickness course being ascertained as a thickness course (D) at least in the viewing region (9).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B32B 17/10 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
  • B32B 3/26 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
  • B60J 1/02 - Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor arranged at the vehicle front
  • G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,

74.

DRIVE UNIT FOR A WHEEL ACTUATOR OF A STEER-BY-WIRE SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE POSITION OF THE CONTROL ROD OF A WHEEL ACTUATOR

      
Application Number EP2023065542
Publication Number 2023/242068
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-09
Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kreis, Christopher
  • Leibel, Wassili
  • Sachs, Tobias

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive unit (100) for a a steer-by-wire system (S) for a vehicle (F), having: - a motor (10) for providing a drive power to a control rod of the wheel actuator, - a sensor device (20) for determining the position of the control rod (101), wherein the sensor device (20) has a first sensor unit (21) and at least one second sensor unit (22), the first sensor unit (21) is designed to detect the angle of a rotor shaft (11) of the motor (10), and the second sensor unit (22) is designed to detect the angle of an auxiliary shaft (12) which is mechanically operatively connected to the rotor shaft (11), - a transmission device (30) for providing the mechanical operative connection between the rotor shaft (11) and the auxiliary shaft (12), and - a controller (40) for actuating the sensor device (20) and/or for determining the position of the control rod (101) of the wheel actuator (110), said first sensor unit (21) and second sensor unit (22) using different measuring principles.

IPC Classes  ?

75.

EXCHANGEABLE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION DEVICE FOR PROTECTING A CURRENT CIRCUIT, FUSE BOX, AND VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023062105
Publication Number 2023/241860
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-08
Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Milke, Ralf
  • Döring, Martin
  • Ferreira, Nelson
  • Grupe, Stefan

Abstract

The invention relates to an exchangeable overcurrent protection device (100) for protecting a current circuit for a fuse box (200), in particular in a vehicle (10). The exchangeable overcurrent protection device (100) has a separating circuit with at least one transistor, wherein in a close state, a current can flow in the current circuit via the transistor, and in a triggered state, the current circuit can be separated by the transistor. The exchangeable overcurrent protection device also has at least two electric contacts (110) which are arranged at a defined spatial distance (120) to each other, wherein the current circuit can be closed by electrically connecting the at least two electric contacts (110), and the defined spatial distance (120) corresponds to a grid spaicng (25) of a fuse (20) or a relay. The invention additionally relates to a fuse box (200) and a vehicle (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 50/04 - Mounting complete relay or separate parts of relay on a base or inside a case

76.

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

      
Application Number EP2023061527
Publication Number 2023/237256
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-02
Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Schmalbruch, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (100) for operating a vehicle (1) with an operator control system (10), which has at least one steering means (11) for performing a steering movement (201) by a driver, and with a control system (20) for a chassis (2) of the vehicle (1), which has a brake system (21) with at least one braking unit (21.1) for applying a braking force for braking a wheel (3) of the vehicle (1) and has a steering unit (22), which is at least partially mechanically decoupled from the steering means (11) and is intended for steering the vehicle (1) in dependence on the steering movement (201). The invention also relates to a computer-program product and to a vehicle (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60T 8/1755 - Brake regulation specially adapted to control the stability of the vehicle, e.g. taking into account yaw rate or transverse acceleration in a curve
  • B60W 10/18 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
  • B60W 10/22 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of suspension systems
  • B60W 30/02 - Control of vehicle driving stability
  • B60W 50/02 - Ensuring safety in case of control system failures, e.g. by diagnosing, circumventing or fixing failures
  • B60W 50/029 - Adapting to failures or work around with other constraints, e.g. circumvention by avoiding use of failed parts
  • B60W 50/16 - Tactile feedback to the driver, e.g. vibration or force feedback to the driver on the steering wheel or the accelerator pedal
  • B62D 6/00 - Arrangements for automatically controlling steering depending on driving conditions sensed and responded to, e.g. control circuits
  • B62D 6/02 - Arrangements for automatically controlling steering depending on driving conditions sensed and responded to, e.g. control circuits responsive only to vehicle speed
  • B62D 6/04 - Arrangements for automatically controlling steering depending on driving conditions sensed and responded to, e.g. control circuits responsive only to forces disturbing the intended course of the vehicle, e.g. forces acting transversely to the direction of vehicle travel

77.

METHOD FOR EVALUATING MOVEMENTS OF A VEHICLE, METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE-GUIDANCE SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC VEHICLE-GUIDANCE SYSTEM, AND A VEHICLE HAVING AN ELECTRONIC VEHICLE-GUIDANCE SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023063159
Publication Number 2023/237304
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-16
Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hüger, Philipp
  • Radimirsch, Markus
  • Jördens, Christian

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for evaluating movements of a vehicle (1), wherein the following steps are carried out: - moving the vehicle (1) along a trajectory (4) in a manoeuvring operation (5), wherein the trajectory (4) is travelled by manual actuation of a steering element (7) of the vehicle (1); - detecting positions (8, 9, 10) of the steering element (7) when travelling; - comparing the positions (8, 9, 10) with a reference position (12) and determining an exceedance result by means of an evaluation unit (11), in which a position (8, 9, 10) is greater than or equal to the reference position (12);- determining an assessment result on the basis of the exceedance result, wherein an option for autonomously travelling a trajectory portion (14) is assessed using the assessment result;- providing the assessment result to a vehicle-guidance system (2) of the vehicle (1). The invention also relates to a method for operating a vehicle-guidance system (2), to an electronic vehicle-guidance system (2), and to a vehicle (1) having an electronic vehicle-guidance system (2).

IPC Classes  ?

78.

METHOD FOR EVALUATING MOVEMENTS OF A VEHICLE, METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE GUIDANCE SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC VEHICLE GUIDANCE SYSTEM, AND VEHICLE COMPRISING AN ELECTRONIC VEHICLE GUIDANCE SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023063895
Publication Number 2023/237337
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-24
Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hüger, Philipp
  • Göricke, Bastian

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for evaluating movements of a vehicle (1), wherein the following steps are carried out: - moving the vehicle (1) along a trajectory (8) in a manoeuvring operation (9), the trajectory (8) being travelled manually - detecting a surrounding region (10) located in front of the vehicle (1) while the trajectory (8) is being travelled; - predicting a target trajectory (13) on the basis of the detected surrounding region (10); - comparing, by means of the evaluation unit (12), the travelled trajectory (8) with the predicted target trajectory (13); - determining, by means of the evaluation unit (12), an assessment result on the basis of the comparison, wherein a potential possibility of autonomous travel of at least one trajectory portion (14) of the trajectory (8) in a manoeuvring direction (16) inverse to the manoeuvring direction (15) is assessed using the assessment result; and - providing the assessment result to a vehicle guidance system (3). The invention also relates to a method for operating a vehicle guidance system (3), to an electronic vehicle guidance system (3), and to a vehicle (1) comprising an electronic vehicle guidance system (3).

IPC Classes  ?

79.

CONCEPT FOR SELECTING AUDIO EXCERPTS OF BRAKE NOISE IN A VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023062308
Publication Number 2023/237274
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-09
Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Steffen, Ropers

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device (10), a method and a computer program for selecting audio excerpts of brake noise in a vehicle (100), and to a method, a computer program and a device (20) for training a machine learning model to make a prediction about the occurrence of brake noise. The device (10) is designed to receive one or more audio recordings from the one or more microphone modules, to receive state information about the vehicle from the one or more state data sources of the vehicle, to process the state information using a machine learning model, wherein the machine learning model is trained to make a prediction about the occurrence of brake noise on the basis of the state information, to select, on the basis of an output of the machine learning model, audio excerpts from the one or more audio recordings, and to store the selected audio excerpts on a storage device (16).

IPC Classes  ?

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

80.

BATTERY CELL

      
Application Number EP2023061774
Publication Number 2023/232380
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-04
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner
  • VOLKSWAGEN AG (Germany)
  • W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dagger, Tim
  • Keglmeier, Daniel
  • Killer, Anton
  • Meister, Paul
  • Müller, Joachim
  • Sänger, Andreas
  • Wrzuszczak, Piotr
  • Zhang, Wenbo
  • Zlatkov, Branislav

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery cell (14) having a cell casing (26) in which a number of electrodes (20) are arranged. The cell casing (26) has an opening (28) that is is covered by a gas-permeable membrane (30), the exterior of the membrane (30) being covered by a cover element (34) in order to restrict the ingress of matter into the cell casing (26).

IPC Classes  ?

81.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A DRIVE SYSTEM, VEHICLE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAMME PRODUCT

      
Application Number EP2023061963
Publication Number 2023/232390
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-05
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fries, Daniel
  • Kerschgens, Bruno
  • Wichette, Markus
  • Rockmann, Peter
  • Cool, Benjamin

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a drive system (210) comprising at least one drive (211) of a vehicle (200), in particular a motor vehicle (300). The method comprises: determining a trajectory planning (100) of the vehicle (200), the trajectory planning (100) being designed to take into account at least environment data (110) or driving situation data (120) of the vehicle (200) in order to predict a movement (140) of the vehicle (200); determining a torque requirement (150) which comprises the torques (160) to be provided by a drive system (210) and a start time (170) at which the torques (160) to be provided must be present in order to enable the predicted movement (140) of the vehicle (200); setting a control time (180) at which at least one drive (211) of the drive system (210) of the vehicle (200) is at least activated or deactivated; and activating or deactivating the at least one drive (211) at the set control time (180), the set control time (180) being before the start time (170) of the torque requirement (150). The invention also relates to a vehicle (200) and to a computer programme product.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle
  • B60W 10/02 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of driveline clutches
  • B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
  • B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
  • B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
  • B60W 50/06 - Improving the dynamic response of the control system, e.g. improving the speed of regulation or avoiding hunting or overshoot

82.

METHOD FOR OPERATING AN INFORMATION SYSTEM, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT AND VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023062145
Publication Number 2023/232395
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-08
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hüger, Philipp
  • Joachim, Manuel
  • Meyer, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (100) for operating an information system (10) for providing information about at least one obstacle (2) for a vehicle (1), comprising: acquiring (101) environmental data (200) to detect at least one geometric feature (2.1) of the obstacle (2). The invention also relates to a computer program product, and to a vehicle (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
  • B62D 15/02 - Steering position indicators

83.

BATTERY CELL

      
Application Number EP2023061639
Publication Number 2023/232375
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-03
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner
  • W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES GMBH (Germany)
  • VOLKSWAGEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dagger, Tim
  • Keglmeier, Daniel
  • Killer, Anton
  • Meister, Paul
  • Müller, Joachim
  • Sänger, Andreas
  • Wrzuszczak, Piotr
  • Zhang, Wenbo
  • Zlatkov, Branislav

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery cell (14) having a cell casing (28) in which a number of electrodes (20) are arranged. The cell casing (28) has a rupture region (30), said rupture region (30) having an opening (36). The opening (36) is covered by a gas-permeable membrane (38).

IPC Classes  ?

84.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING AT LEAST ONE COMPONENT BY MEANS OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023063196
Publication Number 2023/232467
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-16
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Staudenrauss, André

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a component by means of additive manufacturing and to a motor vehicle comprising at least one component produced by means of additive manufacturing, wherein a numerical simulation is used to create a virtual model (10) of the component, at least one virtual reference plane (21, 22, 23) is defined in the virtual model (10), and wherein the virtual model (10) is aligned in such a way relative to a virtual plane of reference (25) of a manufacturing device for implementing an additive manufacturing method that the virtual reference plane (21, 22, 23) is plane-parallel with the virtual plane of reference (25); furthermore, a transfer of digital data of the virtual model (10) to the manufacturing device is performed, and at least one real component (50) is manufactured by means of additive manufacturing in relation to a real plane of reference (65) of the manufacturing device, the manufacture being performed in accordance with the virtual model (10) and its alignment with respect to the virtual plane of reference (25).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 30/15 - Vehicle, aircraft or watercraft design
  • G06F 113/10 - Additive manufacturing, e.g. 3D printing

85.

METHOD FOR SUPPORTING A DRIVER WHEN USING A DRIVER ASSISTANCE FUNCTION IN A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023062531
Publication Number 2023/227377
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-11
Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Münning, Daniel
  • Ackert, Lukas

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for supporting a driver when using a driver assistance function in a motor vehicle. An ascertained travel route of the motor vehicle is divided into multiple segments (A-E) (V10), each segment (A-E) is allocated a priority (1-4) which characterizes how advantageous the use of the driver assistance function is in the respective segment (A-E) (V12), a sequence of segments (A-E) is generated on the basis of the priorities (1-4) thereof and on the basis of the occurrence of the respective segment along the travel route (V14), and the driver assistance function is suggested to the driver by means of a suggestion signal when the motor vehicle is traveling in the first segment of the sequence (V16).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system

86.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE LOCATION OF A CHARGING STATION AND DETERMINING THE PARKING POSITION OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023059674
Publication Number 2023/227285
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-13
Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Göricke, Bastian
  • Hüger, Philipp
  • Last, Carolin

Abstract

In order to determine a supply region of a charging station for battery-powered electric motor vehicles so that suitable parking positions can be specified for a charging process of the traction battery of a battery-powered electric motor vehicle without the need for subsequent manoeuvres, a method (100) is proposed for determining a supply region (10) of a charging station (11) for a battery-powered electric motor vehicle (12), said method comprising the steps of: positioning a motor vehicle (12) at a charging station (11); identifying an active charging process; determining at least one geographical position (15, 15a, 15b) which can be assigned to the motor vehicle (12) or a part of the motor vehicle (12); assigning the at least one geographical position (15, 15a, 15b) and/or a geographical region (16a, 16b) that can be assigned to the geographical position (15, 15a, 15b) to the supply region (10) of the charging station (11); and storing or updating a data set for the charging station (11), the data set comprising information about the supply region (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/14 - Conductive energy transfer
  • B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
  • B60L 53/64 - Optimising energy costs, e.g. responding to electricity rates
  • B60L 53/65 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations involving identification of vehicles or their battery types
  • B60L 3/12 - Recording operating variables

87.

SENSOR ARRANGEMENT WITH INTEGRATED ELECTRONICS

      
Application Number EP2023061715
Publication Number 2023/222388
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-03
Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schiller, Heino
  • Stutz, Simon
  • Geisler, Paul
  • Kruse, Tom
  • Maue, Sven

Abstract

To create a sensor arrangement (10), having a sensor portion (11) with at least one sensor (21) and having at least one electronics portion (12) with electronics (22) for controlling and/or reading out from the at least one sensor (21), by means of which the complexity and diversity of components of a fluid system (100) is reduced, according to the invention the electronics portion (12) is arranged on a rigid printed circuit board (42), and the sensor portion (11) is arranged on a flexible printed circuit board (41) or is designed in the form of a flexible printed circuit board (41).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 1/58 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using electric or magnetic effects by electromagnetic flowmeters
  • G01F 1/60 - Circuits therefor
  • G01F 1/684 - Structural arrangements; Mounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow
  • G01F 1/696 - Circuits therefor, e.g. constant-current flow meters
  • H05K 3/46 - Manufacturing multi-layer circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 1/16 - Printed circuits incorporating printed electric components, e.g. printed resistor, capacitor, inductor
  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits - Details

88.

UNIT BEARING AND MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING SAME

      
Application Number EP2023062943
Publication Number 2023/222588
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-15
Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Danschacher, Markus
  • Fritzsche, Erik
  • Osterwald, Christoph
  • Halupka, Wolfram

Abstract

A unit bearing (10) for supporting a unit (2) against a vehicle body (3) comprises a bearing body (11) for support against the vehicle body (3) and a supporting arm (12) having a first end section (13) and a second end section (14). The first end section (13) of the supporting arm (12) adjoins the bearing body (11), and the supporting arm has devices (15) on its second end section (14) for fastening the unit (2). The supporting arm (12) is formed between the first end section (13) and the second end section (14) such that the supporting arm (12) breaks or buckles under the action of a force (F) in the direction from the second end section (13) toward the first end section (14) when a predefined threshold for the force (F) is exceeded. The invention further relates to a motor vehicle in which such a unit bearing (10) is arranged between the unit (2) and the traction battery (4).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units

89.

RADAR ANTENNA ARRANGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023063521
Publication Number 2023/222905
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-19
Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner
  • FUJIKURA TECHNOLOGY EUROPE GMBH (Germany)
  • VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kolk, Karl
  • Stratmann, Peter
  • Bracke, Peter
  • Lentz, Harald
  • Kurz, Heiko Gustav
  • Gisder, Thomas
  • Meinecke, Marc-Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a radar antenna arrangement (1) for a vehicle, having a vehicle component (2), which has a component inner side (3) and a component outer side (4), and having at least one radar device (5) which has at least one antenna unit (6) for transmitting and/or receiving radar beams (8, 9). Also arranged in the vehicle component (2) is at least one passage channel (7) which extends through the vehicle component (2) between the component inner side (3) and the component outer side (4), and the at least one antenna unit (6) is coupled to the passage channel (7) in such a manner that the radar beams (8, 9) run, at least in sections, through the passage channel (7) until the beams, in the case of transmission, have emerged from the passage channel (7) on the component outer side (4) and/or after the beams, in the case of reception, have entered the passage channel (7) on the component outer side (4). The invention also relates to a vehicle having such a radar antenna arrangement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/02 - 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
  • G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • H01Q 1/12 - Supports; Mounting means
  • H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation for use in or on road or rail vehicles
  • H01Q 1/22 - Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
  • H01Q 1/40 - Radiating elements coated with, or embedded in, protective material
  • H01Q 13/02 - Waveguide horns
  • H01Q 13/06 - Waveguide mouths
  • H01Q 19/30 - Combinations of primary active antenna elements and units with secondary devices, e.g. with quasi-optical devices, for giving the antenna a desired directional characteristic using a secondary device in the form of two or more substantially straight conductive elements the primary active element being centre-fed and substantially straight, e.g. Yagi antenna

90.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A PARKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE, AND PARKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023059673
Publication Number 2023/217484
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-13
Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hüger, Philipp
  • Göricke, Bastian
  • Radimirsch, Markus

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a parking assistance system (1) for a vehicle (50), wherein: the surroundings of the vehicle (50) are scanned by means of a surroundings sensor system (2); a free parking space (61) is detected; a map (4) of the surroundings is created on the basis of the detected free parking space (61) and the scanned surroundings, in which map possible starting positions (5) for a single-move parking process (6) of the vehicle (50) into the free parking space (61) are stored; an evaluation is carried out for each of the possible starting positions (5) on the basis of at least one evaluation criterion (30), and an evaluation result (31) is stored in the map (4) of the surroundings so as to be linked to the starting position (5); and an optimal starting position (5) is selected on the basis of the evaluation results (31), and at least one steering recommendation (20) is output to a driver and/or the vehicle (50) travels to the selected starting position (5) in an at least partly automated manner. The invention further relates to a parking assistance system (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 15/02 - Steering position indicators
  • B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems

91.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR GENERATING A SURROUNDINGS IMAGE FOR A PARKING ASSISTANT OF A VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023058624
Publication Number 2023/213482
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-03
Publication Date 2023-11-09
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hüger, Philipp
  • Last, Carolin
  • Broszio, Hellward

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for generating a surroundings image (21) for a parking assistant of a vehicle (50), in which method the surroundings of the vehicle (50) is captured at a plurality of positions (32) of the vehicle (50) by means of a plurality of surroundings cameras (2), the surroundings is captured by means of at least one range-resolution sensor (3); open spaces (40) and raised objects (41) in the surroundings are identified on the basis of captured sensor data (11) from the at least one range-resolution sensor (3), a local surroundings map (30) is generated on the basis of the captured sensor data (11) and/or the identified open spaces (40) and the identified raised objects (41), identified open spaces (40) and identified raised objects (41) being linked, according to the position and to the capture direction, to camera images (10) corresponding to the identified open spaces and the identified raised objects, an image signal (20) for a surroundings image (21) in the top view of the vehicle (50) is generated by projecting the camera images (10) for this purpose onto the open spaces (40) and the objects (41) in the surroundings map (30) at least in part according to the position and to the capture direction, and the generated image signal (20) is provided. The invention also relates to a device (1) for generating a surroundings image (21).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 1/27 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view providing all-round vision, e.g. using omnidirectional cameras

92.

METHOD FOR AT LEAST PARTLY PROCESSING A DATA SET, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, RECEIVER VEHICLE, AND SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023059746
Publication Number 2023/213512
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-14
Publication Date 2023-11-09
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Meier, Andreas

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (100) for at least partly processing (106) a data set (200) having a plurality of data segments (210) in a receiver vehicle (10), the method comprising detecting (101) at least one missing first data segment (211) of the data set (200) by means of the receiver vehicle (10) and obtaining (102) security data (220) at least for the first data segment (211) of the data set (200) from a data source (2) by means of the receiver vehicle (10). The invention also relates to a computer program product, a receiver vehicle (10) and a system (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
  • G06F 21/64 - Protecting data integrity, e.g. using checksums, certificates or signatures
  • H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
  • H04W 4/40 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P]
  • H04W 12/106 - Packet or message integrity
  • H04W 4/46 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for vehicle-to-vehicle communication [V2V]

93.

ADSORPTION TEXTILE FOR ADSORBING CARBON DIOXIDE, SYSTEM, AND USE OF A SYSTEM OF THIS TYPE

      
Application Number EP2023059993
Publication Number 2023/213529
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-18
Publication Date 2023-11-09
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schütz, Christine
  • Rüggeberg, Marc

Abstract

2222 to be extracted ecologically and efficiently.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositions; Sorbents for chromatography; Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
  • B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
  • B01J 20/32 - Impregnating or coating

94.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING A STANDARDISED SOOTING TENDENCY OF A SUBSTANCE MIXTURE

      
Application Number EP2023059160
Publication Number 2023/208563
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-06
Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bittner, Yvonne
  • Körtke, Kerstin
  • Bippes, Michael

Abstract

totaltotaliiiitotaliii) associated with the subgroups (i).

IPC Classes  ?

95.

METHOD FOR GENERATING A HAZARD MAP DATASET AND FOR THE CORRESPONDING OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023059908
Publication Number 2023/208627
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-17
Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Koch, Niklas
  • Seeland, Jana
  • Hopp, Christian

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for generating a hazard map dataset (14) and for operating a motor vehicle (6), a corresponding assistance system (8) and a suitably equipped motor vehicle (6). Other road users (3) are detected by means of a vehicle sensor system (7), and their trajectories (12) determined. The trajectories (12) are combined to form spatially grouped trajectory groups (13) and a representative environment is subdivided into corresponding surface regions (15, 16, 17). A surface-specific activity value is determined for the surface regions (15, 16, 17) based on the number of trajectories (12) passing through each one. The surface regions (15, 16, 17) are then classified according to a predetermined scale depending on the respective activity value. With the determined region-by-region classifications of the surface regions (15, 16, 17), the hazard map dataset (14), in which the region-by-region classifications are entered, is generated and made available.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • B60W 30/095 - Predicting travel path or likelihood of collision

96.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING A STANDARDISED SOOTING TENDENCY OF A SUBSTANCE MIXTURE, AND FOR DETERMINING REPRESENTATIVE INDICES FOR CALCULATING A TOTAL SOOTING TENDENCY INDEX

      
Application Number EP2023061117
Publication Number 2023/209094
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-27
Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bittner, Yvonne
  • Körtke, Kerstin

Abstract

totaltotaliiiitotaliiiii) associated with the subgroups (i).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 33/28 - Oils
  • C10G 75/04 - Inhibiting corrosion or fouling in apparatus for treatment or conversion of hydrocarbon oils, in general by addition of antifouling agents
  • G01N 30/02 - Column chromatography

97.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING INTERCONNECTED COMPONENTS OF AN INTERIOR-TRIM PART, AND INTERCONNECTED COMPONENTS OF AN INTERIOR-TRIM PART

      
Application Number EP2023056280
Publication Number 2023/198377
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-13
Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kahmann, Tobias
  • Krüger, Detlef
  • Schröder, Niklas
  • Wiechoczek, Daniela

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing interconnected components of an interior-trim part which comprise at least one at least partially translucent decorative layer (11), at least one at least to some extent transparent body (10) and at least one opaque structural part (12), wherein the at least to some extent transparent body (10) and the opaque structural part (12) are produced as a multi-component structural part by the plastics injection-moulding process, characterized by at least the following method steps: producing the opaque structural part (12) by the plastics injection-moulding process in a first cavity of a mould (100), transferring the opaque structural part (12) into at least part of a second cavity of the mould (100), wherein a carrier film (T), carrying the translucent decorative layer (11), is positioned in another part of the second cavity in such a way that an intermediate space (Z) remains between the decorative layer (11) and the opaque structural part (12), producing the at least to some extent transparent body (10) in the intermediate space (Z) by a plastics injection-moulding process, removing from the mould (100) a composite part (V) comprising the at least partially translucent decorative layer (11), the at least to some extent transparent body (10) and the opaque structural part (12).

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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

98.

METHOD FOR CALCULATING A TRAJECTORY, CALCULATING UNIT, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023056636
Publication Number 2023/198392
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-15
Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Göricke, Bastian
  • Hüger, Philipp

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for calculating a trajectory of a motor vehicle (1) using a calculating unit (2) in order to park a motor vehicle (1) by an electric charging column (8) with a charging cable (9) or a charging plug socket. The calculating unit (2) calculates an optimal trajectory into a parking space by the charging column (8) at least on the basis of the position of the charging cable (9) or the charging plug socket at the charging column (8), the position of a charging plug socket (4) on the motor vehicle (1), and the position of the parking space for the charging station (8). The invention also relates to a calculating unit (2) and a motor vehicle (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment
  • B60L 53/36 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles by positioning the vehicle
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

99.

EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM, VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING AN EMERGENCY CALL

      
Application Number EP2023057096
Publication Number 2023/198408
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-20
Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor Deyda, Andreas

Abstract

The invention relates to an emergency call system (100) for transmitting an emergency call (N) for a vehicle (101), comprising: an accident detection device (10), at least one early accident detection device (20), and a communication device (30), wherein the accident detection device (10) is designed to detect an accident and to generate an accident signal (US), wherein the at least one early accident detection device (20) is designed to detect a critical driving situation and/or a potential accident situation and to generate a warning signal (WS), wherein the accident detection device (10) and the at least one early accident detection device (20) are in a communication link (V) with the communication device (30) in order to forward the accident signal (US) and/or the warning signal (WS) to the communication device (30), wherein the communication device (30) is designed to transmit an emergency call (N) depending on the accident signal (US) and/or the warning signal (WS), and wherein the communication link (V) has a first signal line (L1) and a second signal line (L2) for the accident signal (US) and at least one third signal line (L3) for the warning signal (WS), wherein the communication device (30) is designed to transmit an emergency call (N) when: - no signal (KS) is received via the first signal line (L1), - no signal (KS) is received via the second signal line (L2), and - no signal (KS) is received via the at least one third signal line (L3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors

100.

BELT DEFLECTION APPARATUSES FOR A SAFETY BELT DEVICE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023058295
Publication Number 2023/198469
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-30
Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner
  • AUDI AG (Germany)
  • VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
Inventor
  • Moeker, Carsten
  • Götze, Fabian
  • Birk, Walter
  • Ücüncü, Meliksah
  • Linde, Peter
  • Kloss, Thomas
  • Untch, Udo

Abstract

The invention relates to a belt deflection apparatus for a safety belt device of a motor vehicle, comprising: a main element (2) connectable to a belt lock of the safety belt device; and a belt contact element (3), which is movable relative to the main element (2) and which has a contact face (31) for the belt (S) of the safety belt device, the main element (2) comprising two guide portions (23a, 23b), which are arranged on opposite sides of the belt contact element (3), for guiding the belt contact element (3). According to the invention, lateral belt-conducting portions (32a, 32b) adjoin the contact face (31) of the belt contact element (3) and there is a gap (4a, 4b) between at least one of the guide portions (23a, 23b) and one of the belt-conducting portions (32a, 32b), the at least one belt-conducting portion (32a, 32b) being designed such that it conducts the belt (S) with a loading parallel to the contact face (31) and in the direction of the gap (4a, 4b), in such a way that the belt (S) runs at least in portions at an incline over the gap (4a, 4b).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 22/185 - Anchoring devices with stopping means for acting directly upon the belt in an emergency, e.g. by clamping or friction
  • B60R 22/18 - Anchoring devices
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