Motor vehicle comprising a drive system arranged in a compartment at the front of a vehicle, a cradle (2) comprising a platform (4) fastened in this compartment in the region of a floor of the vehicle, an anti-roll bar (10) fastened in the vertical direction above the platform (4), and an impact device (30) fastened to a front edge (20) of the platform (4), behind an impact block fastened to a powertrain of this vehicle, in order, in the event of a recoil of this powertrain, to allow the impact block to bear on the impact device (30), which deforms, the impact device (30) comprising an upper part projecting above the platform (4), which, in the event of a large deformation, bears on the anti-roll bar (10).
B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
B60G 21/00 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces
B62D 21/11 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted with resilient means for suspension
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HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES WITH A REINFORCING DEVICE CONNECTED TO THE FRONT SIDE MEMBER
The invention relates to a hybrid electric vehicle comprising a floor pan (1) with a central tunnel (3), at least two longitudinal girders (5), an underframe (7) extending under the floor pan and transversally between the at least two girders (5), and at least two side members (9, 11, 13) extending under the floor pan in the direction of the underframe (7), including at least two front side members (9) arranged on either side of the central tunnel (3), the vehicle being characterized in that it further comprises one or more reinforcing devices (15, 17), said devices being elongate bodies having two ends with one of said ends being attached to a side member (9, 11, 13), and in that the one or more reinforcing devices (15, 17) are attached under the floor pan (1) of the vehicle and are arranged to extend in a direction that forms an angle with the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.
A control device (DC) equips a mobile unit (BM) comprising radio signal receivers (R11-R12) and acoustic signal receivers (R21-R22) and having to move to a target location defined relative to an object (V) emitting radio signals and acoustic signals. This device (DC) periodically determines the distance and direction separating a predefined location of the mobile unit (BM) from the target location by analyzing received radio signals, then commands suitable for moving the mobile unit (BM) to a predefined distance from the target location on the basis of this distance and direction, then periodically determines the distance and direction by analyzing received acoustic signals, then commands suitable for moving the mobile unit (BM) towards the target location on the basis of this distance and direction, until the predefined location is placed at the target location.
G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
G01S 5/00 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations
G01S 5/18 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using ultrasonic, sonic, or infrasonic waves
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UNDERFRAME STRUCTURE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING A LATERAL REINFORCEMENT PART
An underframe structure for a motor vehicle, the underframe structure comprising a floor (12), and at least two longitudinal side members (14) respectively disposed on each side of the floor (12); the floor (12) is divided into at least one front unit (16) and one rear unit (18) fixed to a transverse heel board (24). The underframe structure also comprises a lateral reinforcement part (26) which comprises at least one elongate body extending from the heel board towards the closest side member, the lateral reinforcement part is fixed on one side to the heel board (24), and on the other side to the front unit (16) of the floor (12) or to a side member (14) in the region of the front unit (16) of the floor.
B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
H01M 50/242 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
H01M 50/249 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
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METHOD FOR OPERATING A HIGH-RESOLUTION PROJECTION HEADLIGHT, AND PROJECTION HEADLIGHT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
The present invention relates to a method for operating a high-resolution projection headlight for a motor vehicle. The high-resolution projection headlight has an active LED pixel matrix light source which comprises an LED matrix monolithically integrated into a semiconductor chip with a plurality of light diode-based pixels and a driver circuit for separately controlling each individual pixel within the LED matrix. A current digital image of a sequence of images is continuously rasterized by means of a graphical controller from graphical data with at least one graphical object (50) and is provided for image reproduction with the projection headlight. A value for a thermal loading of the LED pixel matrix light source is continuously determined. During the rasterizing of a current digital image, surface areas (52) of the graphical objects (50) to be projected are at least partially masked with a masking (60, 61) and modulated, provided that the value for thermal loading exceeds a limit value. The invention also relates to a corresponding projection headlight system for a motor vehicle.
B60Q 1/14 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights having dimming means
H04N 9/31 - Projection devices for colour picture display
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING DATA CHARACTERIZING AT LEAST ONE CHANGE IN THE TEMPERATURE OF A COMPONENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE DURING A TIME INTERVAL
The invention relates to a method for determining data characterizing at least one change in the temperature of a motor vehicle component during a time interval, using a computer system, and to a system (100) using such a method.
The invention relates to a method and a device for regulating the speed of an autonomous vehicle, referred to as ego vehicle, comprising an adaptive cruise control, said method comprising the steps of activating (201) said adaptive cruise control, receiving (202) information relating to said target vehicle, referred to as target information, receiving (203) information relating to said ego vehicle, referred to as ego vehicle information, determining (204) an inter-vehicle time, determining (205) an alert signal from said target information and said ego vehicle information, determining conditions (206) for substituting (207) a target acceleration for a setpoint acceleration of said cruise control.
Vehicle display device with parameterizable virtual image. The invention relates to a vehicle display device (1) including a first display surface (2) and a second display surface (3), which are different, the first display surface (2) being semi-transparent and configured to create a virtual image obtained by reflection of an image produced by a display source (6), the second display surface (3) being visible through the first display surface (2), the display device (1) including a first display mode in which at least one first information item is displayed on the first display surface (2) and at least one second information item is displayed on the second display surface (3), characterized in that it further includes a second display mode in which the at least one first information item and the at least one second information item are displayed on the second display surface (3) and in which the display source (6) is switched off.
The invention relates to the management of a scheduled temporary shutdown of an electronic component (ECU) monitored by a supervisory device (VSM), the component and the device being comprised on board a land motor vehicle.
B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
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METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE SPEED OF A VEHICLE
The present invention relates to a method and device for controlling the speed of a vehicle. A proposal to change the set speed, produced (93) at a moment in time, is displayed (95) using a first display mode if the position of the vehicle indicates that the vehicle is upstream of a signpost showing the new set speed, and if the moment in time is within a time range defined between two consecutive displays of proposals to change set speeds. If the position of the vehicle indicates that the vehicle is upstream of the signpost and if the moment in time is outside the time range, the proposal to change the set speed is displayed (95) using a second display mode.
The invention relates to a system for retaining the end of a screw in a side member of a motor vehicle chassis. The retaining system (2) is composed of: a bracket (4), through which there extends a first passage (10) permitting the insertion of a screw; and a plate (12) opposite a lower wall (6) of the bracket (4), the plate being traversed by a second passage (14) aligned with the first passage (10), the plate (12) being kept at a distance from the bracket (4) by way of two first tabs (16), two second tabs (22) of the plate being oriented in the direction away from the bracket (4); and a nut (24) rigidly connected to the retaining system (2), the nut (24) being aligned with the passages (10, 14) extending through the bracket (4) and the plate (12).
The present invention relates to a method and device for controlling the speed of a vehicle, comprising a change in the setpoint speed from a current setpoint speed to a new setpoint speed that is different from the current setpoint speed, and the triggering (94) of the deceleration or acceleration of the vehicle from the current setpoint speed to the new setpoint speed. A verification (92) is performed, over a time interval, to verify if the current setpoint speed has been modified by the driver of the vehicle and if the difference between the current setpoint speed and the new setpoint speed is smaller than a speed margin; and, if the current setpoint speed has been modified during the time interval and if the difference is smaller than the speed margin, the change in the setpoint speed is not authorised (93).
A method and a device are disclosed for assisting with the lateral positioning of a vehicle, said vehicle being able to be driven by a driver in an automated manner along a reference path in a traffic lane, said traffic lane being bounded by two edges. The method comprises steps of detecting an upcoming split in the traffic lane, determining a widened area in the traffic lane, and determining a plurality of reference paths.
The invention relates to a system for controlling a traffic lane change assist device for a motor vehicle, the system comprising: - said lane change assist device suitable for performing for the motor vehicle a lane change from a current first traffic lane of the motor vehicle to an adjacent second traffic lane, the first and second traffic lanes being separated by a road marking line; - a detector configured to detect a plurality of traffic cones delimiting a portion of the first traffic lane; and - a computer configured to generate a virtual line joining the traffic cones and a command to disable the lane change assist device when the motor vehicle is in a zone in which the virtual line substantially coincides with the road marking line.
The invention relates to a bumper skin (PP) fitted to a land vehicle comprising left and right wings, each of which wings has a front edge and an upper edge (BS), which upper edge is installed in the transverse direction of the vehicle having two left and right end portions (PE) which are extended downward by two rear edges (BR), each one of which is installed in front of a corresponding front edge. Each end portion (PE) comprises a region (ZD) that is arranged so as to bring about a local deformation of the bumper skin (PP) in a predefined direction in the event of the bumper skin experiencing a substantially frontal impact.
CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (France)
INSTITUT POLYTECHNIQUE DE BORDEAUX (France)
UNIVERSITE DE BORDEAUX (France)
Inventor
Klingler, Marco
Grauwin, Louis
Ghiotto, Anthony
Kerherve, Eric
Abstract
The invention relates to a connection assembly (100) comprising: a printed circuit (110) comprising an orthomode transducer (114) integrated into the printed circuit, the orthomode transducer having a common port (116) and a septum metal strip (115) capable of orthogonally polarising first and second signals from first and second tracks (112.1; 112.2), respectively, relative to one another to the common port; a connector capable of receiving the printed circuit and of receiving an electromagnetic waveguide made of plastic (130), and capable of maintaining the plastic waveguide in a given position relative to the printed circuit; and a transition element capable of transmitting electromagnetic waves between the plastic waveguide and the common port when the plastic waveguide is in the specified position.
The invention relates to a set of electric traction machines for electric or hybrid vehicles, these machines having a stator (30) fixed in an inner recess of a casing (6) formed with a casting that is closed on a rear axial side, all of the stators (30) having the same outer diameter and at least two different axial lengths providing a plurality of machine powers, all of the machines having the same casting for the casing (6), which casting has a standard inner recess that can accommodate the longest stators (30), each machine having, in front of the stator (30), a ring (28) for axially clamping the rear of this stator (30) to the bottom of the recess, the shape of this ring (28) being adapted to the length of the stator (30).
The invention relates to a bonnet seal support (1) having a platform (11) for the attachment of a bonnet seal, the support comprising a device (12) for attachment to a motor vehicle wing support, making it possible to form a recess between the wing support and the platform (11), relative to a vertical axis (Z). In addition, the bonnet seal support (1) comprises a fracture initiation system (15) configured to break the attachment device (12) if a force applied to the bonnet seal support (1) exceeds a predetermined nominal fracture strength.
The present invention relates to a method and a device for controlling a driver-assistance system, referred to as ADAS system, of a vehicle (10) travelling on a multi-lane road (111, 112, 113). To this end, a first piece of information about the detection of a road sign (11) is obtained. Data representative of road marking lines (100 to 103) are obtained and a polynomial representation of a reference line among the road marking lines (100 to 103) is determined on the basis of the data as the vehicle (10) moves. A second piece information representative of the detection of a change in the reference line is determined on the basis of a coefficient of the polynomial representation that is associated with the monomial of degree 0 of the polynomial representation. The ADAS system is controlled on the basis of the first and the second piece of information.
The invention relates to a method for detecting an environment of a vehicle (1). The method comprises detecting (400) a visual field (100) with at least one vehicle camera (20) to generate a sequence of frames, and determining (500) at least one partial visual field (200) to cover at least one current projection field (300) of a projection device (60) of the vehicle (1). The method also comprises evaluating (600) the sequence of frames to identify objects in the environment within the visual field (100) by excluding the at least one determined partial visual field (200) in order to hide objects projected in the at least one projection field (300). The invention also relates to a device (10) for detecting an environment, and to a vehicle (1).
G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestrians; Recognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
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ELECTRIC CHARGING ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRIC MOTOR VEHICLE
The invention relates to an electric charging assembly (1) for an electric motor vehicle, the charging assembly comprising an electrical switching device (14) and a secondary electrical switching member (15) which together allow the electric charging assembly (1) to be adapted to any type of charging point (2), and in particular those delivering a DC voltage lower than the DC voltage of the electric traction battery (12). To this end, the electrical switching device (14) and the secondary electrical switching member (15) define three different charging circuits allowing the electric traction battery (12) to be charged over a three-phase network via a DC voltage adapted to that of the electric traction battery (12) or via a DC voltage lower than that of the electric traction battery (12).
B60L 50/52 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by DC-motors
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
The invention relates to a device comprising: - a container (1) comprising a first edge (2) having a first surface (3) suitable for receiving a cover (4); - the cover (4), said cover comprising a second edge (5) having a second surface (6) facing the first surface (3); - a bead of glue (7) compressed between the first surface (3) and the second surface (6), and delimiting on one side a sealed internal space (8) with the container (1) and the cover (4), and on the other side an external space (9), this cover (4) further comprising a first rib (10) originating from the second surface (6), in the internal space (8), and comprising a first free end abutting against the first surface (3) so as to preserve a minimum thickness of the bead of glue (7), the cover (4) further comprising a second rib (11) originating from the second surface (6), in the internal space (8), between the bead of glue (7) and the first rib (10).
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 50/207 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape
H01M 50/233 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions
H01M 50/249 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
H01M 50/264 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders with fastening means, e.g. locks for cells or batteries, e.g. straps, tie rods or peripheral frames
H01M 50/271 - Lids or covers for the racks or secondary casings
H01M 50/291 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by their shape
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MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING A GASKET BETWEEN A FLAP AND A FRONT OPENING
The invention relates to a motor vehicle comprising a front opening (14); a pivoting flap designed to close the front opening; a gasket (24) between the front opening and the pivoting flap; a plurality of bodies (16, 18, 20) including a first body and a second body adjacent to the first body; the front opening having a perimeter with a path to accept the gasket, this gasket-accepting path running alongside the first body and the second body; characterized in that the gasket-accepting path has a first portion secured to the first body and a second portion secured to the second body, the second portion being cut off from the first portion.
The invention relates to a bumper skin (PP) for a land vehicle having a sub-structure partially concealed by a screen (EA), which bumper skin comprises an inclined lower wall (PI) which comprises, on the one hand, a first edge (B1) extended by a sub-portion (SP) installed in an upright position beneath an at least partially upright region (Z) of a second edge (B2) of an end portion (PE) of this screen (EA) and, on the other hand, at an interface with the first edge (B1), at least one passage (PL) for the gravitational removal of liquid.
The present invention relates to a method and a device for controlling a digital rear-view system of a vehicle (10). The vehicle (10) comprises a double-leaf rear door and the digital rear-view system comprises a camera (1010) arranged on a first door leaf and a display screen (22) arranged inside the vehicle (10). A first item of information representing opening of one leaf is received, which disables a rear-view display function. A second item of information representing a long press on a button (220) is received, causing the rear-view display function to be re-enabled. The display of the rear-view on the display screen (22) is controlled using data received from the camera (1010).
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
B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during drive; Arrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
B60R 1/26 - 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 to the rear of the vehicle
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METHOD FOR OPERATING A FLUID RESERVOIR SYSTEM, AND FLUID RESERVOIR SYSTEM WHICH CAN BE OPERATED USING SUCH A METHOD
The invention relates to a method for operating a fluid reservoir system (2) having at least one fluid tank (4), in which the fluid is stored under pressure; at least one valve unit (6) that is functionally paired with the fluid tank (4) and can be switched from an open functional position, in which fluid can flow through the valve unit (6), to a closed functional position, in which the fluid is blocked from flowing through the valve unit (6); at least one sensor means (20), by means of which an ACTUAL pressure of the fluid can be detected on the downstream side of the valve unit (6); and at least one control unit (22) that is functionally paired with the at least one sensor means (20), stores a TARGET pressure range on the downstream side of the valve unit (6) in the closed functional position, can be used to actuate at least the valve unit (6) so as to open and close, and is used to carry out a valve cleaning process at least when an ACTUAL pressure is detected lying outside of the TARGET pressure range in the closed functional positions of the valve unit (6), said valve unit (6) being converted from the closed functional position to the open functional position and back to the closed functional position during the cleaning process.
F15B 19/00 - Testing fluid-pressure actuator systems or apparatus, so far as not provided for elsewhere
F15B 20/00 - Safety arrangements for fluid actuator systems; Applications of safety devices in fluid actuator systems; Emergency measures for fluid actuator systems
F15B 21/041 - Removal or measurement of solid or liquid contamination, e.g. filtering
F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
F15B 13/04 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor
F15B 21/048 - Arrangements for compressed air preparation, e.g. comprising air driers, air condensers, filters, lubricators or pressure regulators
F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment
F17C 13/12 - Arrangements or mounting of devices for preventing or minimising the effect of explosion
A method for projecting objects by means of a projection device (11) of a vehicle is specified, wherein the projection device (11) is designed to project a projection object within an adjustable projection field (200) that is at least partly detectable by a field of view (100) of a vehicle camera (20), and wherein the method comprises a determination of a target projection field for the purpose of setting the adjustable projection field (200) and adjusting the protection field (200) in accordance with the determined target projection field. Determining the target projection field comprises a detection (400) of at least one current operating parameter of the vehicle (1) and a determination (500) of a first target projection field that corresponds to at least one operating parameter and a verification (550) as to whether a residual field of view (300) of the vehicle camera (20) that remains free from the target projection field would satisfy a predefined sufficiency criterion for the detection of a surround by the vehicle camera (11). If the sufficiency criterion is not satisfied, then a second corrected target projection field is determined on the basis of the first target projection field and on the basis of the sufficiency criterion and this second corrected target projection field is used to set the projection field (200). A device (10) for projecting objects is also specified.
B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
B60W 40/00 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
G02B 27/18 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups , for optical projection, e.g. combination of mirror and condenser and objective
G03B 21/00 - Projectors or projection-type viewers; Accessories therefor
B60R 1/24 - 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 in front of the vehicle
The invention relates to a method for controlling a two-stage gas cycle thermodynamic system, the method successively comprising: - a step of activating an electric machine (EMG2) until a respective minimum engine speed is reached for each of the two turbochargers of the thermodynamic system; - a step of injecting and burning fuel in a combustion chamber (CC2) until the temperature at the inlet of a first turbine (T2) reaches a predetermined minimum temperature; - a step of increasing the temperature at the inlet of a second turbine (T1) and the inlet of a heat recovery unit (TR) until the electric machine (EMG2) switches to generator mode and the temperature at the outlet of the heat recovery unit (TR) increases in the direction of another combustion chamber (CC1) to at least one predetermined minimum temperature; - a step of injecting fuel into the other combustion chamber.
System for testing the time taken for the low-beam headlights of a motor vehicle to automatically switch on and off.. The invention relates to a system (SYS) for testing the time taken for the low-beam headlights (BED, BEG) of a motor vehicle (VEH) to automatically switch on and off, comprising: a removable support (SUP) supporting at least one light source (LHA) facing the brightness sensor (CDL); a probe (SLX) of a light-intensity measurement device for measuring the light intensity perceived by the brightness sensor (CDL) of the vehicle (VHL); first and second light sensors (PDD, PDG) for detecting whether the lights are switched on or off; control means (MDP) for controlling the light intensity supplied by the light source (LHA) to control the illumination of the light source (LHA) and simulate variations in ambient brightness; and computing means (MDC) for calculating the time taken for the lights to switch from the "off" to the "on" state and vice versa, from respective determined thresholds which can be set.
G01M 11/06 - Testing the alignment of vehicle headlight devices
B60Q 1/14 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights having dimming means
F21S 41/00 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps
H05B 47/11 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the brightness or colour temperature of ambient light
The present invention relates to a method and device for digitally controlling the delivery of an object from a first vehicle to a second vehicle. The delivery of the object is secured by checking that the first and second vehicles are located next to each other, that the object is indeed the object to be delivered via the data contained in the radio tag associated with the object, that the second vehicle is indeed the one intended to receive the object to be delivered by identifying its number plate, and that a device used to identify the number plate and the operator carrying out the delivery are authenticated.
A lighting device (DE) comprises N light guides (GL) each comprising a first portion (P1) that receives, through an end face (FE), photons generated by an associated source (S), and a second portion (P2) that comprises a front face (FV) through which photons issuing from this first portion (P1) exit, with N ≥ 1. The first portion (P1) of each light guide (GL) has at least one curvature defining a dogleg and constraining photons that enter through its end face (FE) to end up at the front face (FV) of the second portion (P2) after at least one internal reflection in this first portion (P1).
The invention relates to a support (1) for a member that extends through the support, the support (1) being U-shaped with two arms (3a, 3b) extending at least partially parallel and a base (2), the arms (3a, 3b) and the base (2) delimiting a receiving space therebetween. A first of the two arms (3a, 3b) has a fold (4) transverse to the arm, dividing the folded first arm (3a) into a first portion (5) extending from the base (2), parallel to the second arm (3b), and a second folded portion (6) extending from the first portion (5) to a distal end of the first arm (3a).
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
A rear cradle (BR) equips a land vehicle (VT) comprising a rear axle assembly with lateral arms and a rear drive machine (MM) having a transmission shaft (AT) coupled to the rear axle assembly. This rear cradle (BR) comprises two lateral parts (PLB) to which the rear drive machine (MM) and lateral arms are secured and each comprising passage (PA) for the transmission shaft (AT). Each lateral part (PLB) has, at least in a lower sub-part (SPI) delimiting a lower portion of the passage (PA), a box structure suitable for absorbing forces below a threshold that result from a rear impact experienced by the land vehicle (VT).
B62D 21/11 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted with resilient means for suspension
B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
The invention relates to a motor vehicle comprising a structure with at least one side member (14); the side member comprises an elongate body with a horizontal first section (18) and a second section (20) that is inclined relative to the first section, the body having a vertical lateral face (22) and a lower face (24); the structure further comprising a part (26) for reinforcing the side member, said reinforcing part comprising a first part (28) for reinforcing the attachment of the suspension system to the lower face (24) at the first section (18). The reinforcing part further comprises a second part (30) which extends along the second section (20) and which is attached to said second section (20).
Disclosed is a heat-exchange device (DE) fitted to a battery (BA) and including at least one conduit (CF) having an inlet suitable for being supplied with heat transfer fluid and an outlet suitable for discharging said heat transfer fluid once it has flowed through a sub-portion (SP). The sub-portion (SP) has first (F1) and second (F2) opposite faces located in first and second parallel planes, respectively, the sub-portion (SP) being embedded in an aluminium foam (MA), except on the first (F1) and second (F2) faces thereof, which are free therefrom.
The invention relates to a hood inner panel (1) having a rear region (11) that is modified to permit bending deformation in the event of a front impact with a pedestrian in order to reduce the impact on the hood. Therefore, the rear region (11) of the hood inner panel (1) is intended to break up the bonding track (12) that is generally present in order to form a plurality of bonding tracks (12) separated from one another by local deformation initiation portions (13) which, in the event of an impact, add bending flexibility to the rear region (11) for the benefit of the pedestrian.
The invention relates to a headlight (100) for a motor vehicle, said headlight comprising a casing (101) forming its rear face which cooperates with a mirror (102) forming its front face, an illuminating device (103) mounted on a support fixed to the casing and, fixed to the support, a motor for modifying the position of the illuminating device, and a frame. The invention also relates to a motor vehicle comprising such a device.
F21S 41/657 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on light sources by moving light sources
B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
F21S 41/19 - Attachment of light sources or lamp holders
F21S 41/50 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by aesthetic components not otherwise provided for, e.g. decorative trim, partition walls or covers
F21S 45/00 - Arrangements within vehicle lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, for purposes other than emission or distribution of light
38.
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A UWB SENSING SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE
The present invention relates to a method for controlling an ultra-wideband (UWB) sensing system (2) on board a vehicle (6), the system comprising at least two pairs (PR1, PR2) of antennas, each pair being formed by two antennas (AT) respectively arranged at two opposite peripheral positions of the vehicle (6), the method comprising: a step of periodically activating each pair (PR1, PR2) of antennas during which period the two antennas (AT) of the pair operate simultaneously to exchange UWB signals (SG1) with the outside and transmit sensing signals representative of the exchanged UWB signals (SG1) to a processing module, the two pairs of antennas being activated for activation periods that alternate over time; and a step of activating the processing module to detect the potential presence of a UWB device (T1) from the sensing signals.
The present invention relates to an energy-absorption component for a bumper assembly, to a bumper assembly and to a vehicle. The energy-absorption component (2) is configured to be arranged behind a bumper body (1) of the bumper assembly and provided with a retention channel (21) designed to retain a flexible pressure tube (3), so as to deform the pressure tube (3) in the event of an impact on the bumper body (1). The retention channel (21) comprises an intermediate section (211) extending in the transverse direction of the energy-absorption component (2) and a curved section (212) extending from one end of the intermediate section (211), a wall of the curved section (212) being provided with a plurality of notches configured to be arranged alternately on the two sides of the pressure tube (3) in the direction of extent of the retention channel (21).
B60R 19/48 - Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects combined with, or convertible into, other devices or objects, e.g. bumpers combined with road brushes, bumpers convertible into beds
B60R 21/0136 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting collisions, impending collisions or roll-over responsive to actual contact with an obstacle
B60R 19/18 - Means within the bumper to absorb impact
40.
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR UPDATING SOFTWARE OF AN ONBOARD COMPUTER IN A VEHICLE, COMPRISING A RUNTIME MEMORY, A BACKUP MEMORY AND A CONTROL MEMORY
The invention relates to a method for updating software in a vehicle, comprising an executing memory (ME), a backup memory (MS) and a checking memory (MC), said method involving the steps of:
issuing a request commanding the writing of at least one updated software block (B′, C′) into the checking memory (MC);
issuing a request commanding the verification of the at least one updated software block (B′, C′) stored in the checking memory (MC);
issuing a request commanding the copying of the plurality of blocks (A, B, C) from the executing memory (ME) to the backup memory (MS);
issuing a request commanding the copying of the at least one updated software block (B′, C′) from the checking memory (MC) to the executing memory (ME);
issuing a request commanding the verification of the integrity of the software blocks (A, B′, C′) in the executing memory (ME).
G06F 11/14 - Error detection or correction of the data by redundancy in operation, e.g. by using different operation sequences leading to the same result
41.
METHOD FOR DETECTING A BLOCKED CLOSED STATE OF AN INTERMEDIATE MEMBER FOR CUTTING OFF AN ELECTRIC CURRENT ARRANGED WITHIN AN ELECTRIC BATTERY OF A VEHICLE
The invention relates to a method for detecting a blocked closed state of an intermediate member (18) for cutting off an electric current arranged within an electric battery (2) of a vehicle, the method comprising the following steps: - a command to operate a reversible converter (6) which raises the voltage of the electric battery to a predetermined voltage setpoint value for a predetermined duration, and subsequently, for this duration: - measuring a voltage value (U1) across the terminals of the intermediate member for cutting off an electric current (18); subsequently - comparing the measured voltage value (U1) with a predetermined voltage value; subsequently - depending on the result of the comparison, determining a blocked closed state of the intermediate member (18) for cutting off an electric current.
CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (France)
UNIVERSITE DU MANS (France)
Inventor
Chamard, Jean Christophe
Melon, Manuel
Romero Garcia, Vicente
Groby, Jean-Philippe
Cavalieri, Théo
Abstract
The present invention relates to a grating (4) for a loudspeaker (6), comprising a wall (4.1) with a rear face (4.3) and front face (4.2), and provided with slots forming passages between the rear face and the front face, notable in that the wall comprises resonators opening onto a lateral face of at least one of the slots, so as to slow the propagation of soundwaves through said at least one slot. The invention also relates to a motor vehicle (2) comprising at least one loudspeaker and at least one loudspeaker grating positioned in front of the at least one loudspeaker, notable in that the at least one loudspeaker grating is in accordance with the invention.
H04R 1/34 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only by using a single transducer with sound reflecting, diffracting, directing or guiding means
43.
Management of interference on a V2X channel, by disabling a function on a vehicle
The invention relates to the management of interference related to the use of a single vehicle-to-everything short-range communication channel, referred to as a V2X channel, by a user terminal (UE) and by a land-based motor vehicle (Veh), by disabling a function of the V2X channel on the vehicle.
The invention relates to a brake disc (2) for a vehicle, which can be rotated about an axis of rotation (4), comprising a main body (6) with at least one friction layer (8) which is subject to wear, is secured to the main body (6) and has a braking surface (10) on the side facing away from the main body (6), with which a braking means (12) comes into contact and contacts in a wear-generating manner, comprising a top element (14) which is secured to the main body (6) on the side of the main body (6) facing the axis of rotation (4) and via which the brake disc (2) can be rotationally fixed to a wheel hub of the vehicle, and comprising at least one magnet unit (16) having at least one magnetic means (18) via which magnetic or magnetisable brake abrasion dust (20), in particular from the friction layer (8) and/or from the braking means (12), can be magnetically attracted, wherein at least one of the at least one magnetic means (18) is secured to the top element (14) and/or wherein at least one of the at least one magnetic means (18) is secured to the main body (6).
The invention relates to a device for mechanically protecting the battery charger (1) and an associated high-voltage cable (2) equipping hybrid-drive motor vehicles against high-speed rear impacts, the charger (1) and its cable (2) being installed under the body and behind a crossmember of the wheelset by means of a support element (11, 12), characterized in that it comprises at least one block (13a, 13b) of deformable material which is intended to absorb the kinetic energy resulting from an impact and which is supported by the charger support element facing the crossmember.
The invention relates to a system (1) for testing an automatic driving control function of a test vehicle (3), having a sensor arrangement (5) for monitoring a road scene in a predefined geographical region, a simulation computing unit (7), and a real test vehicle (3) outside the predefined geographical region, wherein a simulation computing unit (7) carries out a traffic simulation over the geographical region with a virtual test vehicle and with virtual road users whose motion paths, at least outside a predefined area (11) around the virtual test vehicle, correspond to the recorded motion paths of the real road users (9) and, within the predefined area (11), deviate from the real motion paths through a virtual response to the virtual test vehicle (3).
A method and a device are disclosed for partitioning a widened area of a limited traffic lane bounded by two edges, and through which a vehicle can be driven by a driver in an automated manner along a reference path, said vehicle comprising a lateral positioning aid with respect to the reference path. The method comprises detecting a lane split, determining a widened area (204), determining a plurality of reference paths, and partitions the widened area into a plurality of sub-areas according to the determined reference paths.
The invention relates to a storage space arrangement (1) for an interior of a vehicle, having an interior structure (2), which comprises at least one side wall (4, 5, 6, 7) and a floor area (8), wherein the at least one side wall (4, 5, 6, 7) and the floor area (8) delimit a receiving space (9) at least in sections. The storage space arrangement (1) has a dividing device (10) for dividing the receiving space (9) into several receiving regions (11, 12, 13), wherein the dividing device (10) comprises at least a first separating element (14), which is arranged in the receiving space (9) at least in sections and separates and/or can separate a first receiving region (11) from at least a second receiving region (12), wherein the first separating element (14) is translationally movable for adjusting a size and/or a volume of the first receiving region (11) and the second receiving region (12) in the receiving space. The dividing device (10) comprises a functional component (17) associated with the first receiving region (11) and capable of assuming a plurality of positions (19, 24, 25), wherein the functional component (17) has a different function in each position (19, 24, 25).
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
49.
METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE COMPRISING A DEVICE FOR TESTING THE ISOLATION OF AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT
The invention relates to a method for controlling a vehicle, comprising:• - a control device able to carry out the method, • - an electrical circuit, • - a device (102) for testing the isolation of the electrical circuit, this electrical circuit comprising: • - a battery for storing electrical energy (BR1), • - at least two consumers (OD1, C1, CLI) able to be powered by the battery (BR1), the battery (BR1) comprising a first device able to electrically connect the battery to, and electrically isolate the battery from, the set of consumers (OD1, C1, CLI), and each of the consumers (OD1, C1, CLI) comprising a second device able to electrically connect the consumer to, and electrically isolate the consumer from, the battery (BR1) and the other consumers (OD1, C1, CLI), this method executing: • - a step of determining a value that represents the isolation resistance of the electrical circuit, • - a step of controlling the first device so as to isolate the battery (BR1) if the value is strictly less than a first threshold.
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
B60L 58/20 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having different nominal voltages
G01R 27/02 - Measuring real or complex resistance, reactance, impedance, or other two-pole characteristics derived therefrom, e.g. time constant
G01R 31/00 - Arrangements for testing electric properties; Arrangements for locating electric faults; Arrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere
G01R 31/3835 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC involving only voltage measurements
G01R 31/52 - Testing for short-circuits, leakage current or ground faults
B60W 20/50 - Control strategies for responding to system failures, e.g. for fault diagnosis, failsafe operation or limp mode
The invention relates to a motor vehicle (10) including: a body shell (11) that has a mounting surface having a mounting opening; an outer part (14) comprising a structuring partition; an assembly rod that passes through the mounting opening so as to assemble the outer part (14) and the body shell in a mounting direction; and a sealing device that sealingly engages with the mounting surface (12) around the mounting opening. The sealing device comprises a raised sealing portion that forms an abutment in the mounting direction which surrounds the assembly rod so as to form a seal between the body shell and the outer part (14) around the mounting opening. The raised sealing portion and the structuring partition are integrally formed.
One aspect of the invention relates to a method (100) for charging a battery, the method comprising the steps of: determining (101) a first maximum charging current that a charging system can provide; determining (102) a second maximum current for charging the battery; determining (103) a third maximum current for supplying the battery and an electrical network; transmitting (104) a first current setpoint to the electrical charging system that is equal to the third current; charging (105) the battery by means of a current equal to the first charging current setpoint; determining (106) a fifth charging current at the terminals of the battery; if the fifth current is smaller than the second current, transmitting (107a) a second current setpoint that is higher than the first setpoint, charging (108) the battery by means of a current equal to the second setpoint.
The invention relates to a method for monitoring a temperature sensor able to be used in a heat transport circuit, whereby a temperature measured by said temperature sensor is recorded at a determined measurement frequency and temperature gradients obtained from the temperatures measured by the temperature sensor in a defined space of time are monitored by a controller in order to verify the plausibility of the temperature value measured by the temperature sensor.
G01K 3/10 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving differentiated values in respect of time, e.g. reacting only to a quick change of temperature
G01K 1/022 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers for recording
G01K 13/02 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring temperature of moving fluids or granular materials capable of flow
F01P 11/16 - Indicating devices; Other safety devices concerning coolant temperature
B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (France)
UNIVERSITÉ CLAUDE BERNARD - LYON 1 (France)
Inventor
Pajot, Karine
Houille, Sebastien
Vernoux, Philippe
Abstract
The present invention relates to a catalyst for the oxidation of ammonia (108) in a gas stream (F), comprising: a porous support (S); an oxidation catalyst material (10) deposited on the porous support; characterised in that the oxidation catalyst material comprises yttria-stabilised zirconia, YSZ, and copper impregnated on said YSZ. The invention also relates to a method for treating exhaust gas from a motor vehicle comprising an ammonia combustion engine which operates with an air richness of 1 or less, the method comprising the use of a gas flow treatment system (102), the system comprising an upstream catalyst (104) comprising a catalyst material (106) deposited on the porous support and configured to store nitrogen oxides and/or ammonia, or decrease the nitrogen oxides in the gas stream, the ammonia oxidation catalyst according to the invention being arranged downstream of the upstream catalyst.
B01J 23/83 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of the iron group metals or copper combined with metals, oxides or hydroxides provided for in groups with rare earths or actinides
The invention relates to a method for controlling a hybrid drive train (10) of a motor vehicle, comprising: - at least one motor member (11, 12) mounted on a first wheel assembly (14); - an electric drive motor (20) mounted on a second wheel assembly (21); - a battery (26); - a device (23) for coupling and decoupling the electric drive motor (20); and - a cooling circuit in which a coolant fluid flows. Said method comprises a step of controlling the device (23) selectively into a locked state or into an unlocked state on the basis of the following thermal criteria: - a temperature of the heat-transfer fluid; - a temperature of the battery; and - a capacity of the cooling circuit to maintain a target temperature of the heat-transfer fluid determined on the basis of an outside temperature and of a speed of the motor vehicle.
B60W 10/02 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of driveline clutches
B60W 10/119 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of all-wheel-driveline-means, e.g. transfer gears or clutches for dividing torque between front and rear axles
B60W 10/26 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of energy storage means for electrical energy, e.g. batteries or capacitors
B60W 20/15 - Control strategies specially adapted for achieving a particular effect
B60W 20/40 - Controlling the engagement or disengagement of prime movers, e.g. for transition between prime movers
H02K 9/00 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating
B60W 20/00 - Control systems specially adapted for hybrid vehicles
B60K 6/52 - Driving a plurality of drive axles, e.g. four-wheel drive
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
B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil
55.
AIR GUIDE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE COOLING DEVICE HAVING A ROUND FRONT UPPER EDGE FOR PEDESTRIAN IMPACT
The invention relates to an air guide (110) for a cooling device (100) that is intended to be fixedly installed in the engine compartment of a motor vehicle between the front fascia and the cooling unit (10) of said vehicle, the air guide (110) comprising a hollow main body (111) having a substantially parallelepiped shape comprising a front face (112) bordered by a peripheral frame (113) extending therebehind, the front face (112) having at least one through-window formed in the lower portion thereof that is intended to face a controlled module (120) for regulating the incoming airflow; characterised in that the cross-section of the front upper edge (117) of the main body (111), connecting the front face (112) to the upper wall of the peripheral frame (113), has a rounded arc-shaped profile.
The invention relates to a lifting ram (1b) for a lifting system (2b) designed to be fitted to a transport device comprising an autonomous platform and a pod transported by the platform, the ram (1b) being designed to collaborate with a cup (3b) of the lifting system (2b), the ram (1b) comprising a functional head (4b) that can be inserted into the cup (3b). The functional head (4b) comprises interaction means (5b) allowing at least interaction between the functional head (4b) and the cup (3b), which interaction is distinct from the lifting, when the functional head (4b) is introduced into the cup (3b). The invention also relates to the cup (3b) comprising complementary means designed to engage with the interaction means (5b). The invention also relates to a lifting system (2b) comprising the ram (1b) and the cup (3b) and finally to a transport device equipped with the lifting system (2b).
The invention relates to a brake disc (2) for a vehicle, which brake disc can be rotated about an axis of rotation (4) and comprises: at least one main body (6); at least one friction layer (8) which is subject to wear, is fixed to the main body (6), and has, on the side facing away from the main body (6), a braking surface (10) against which, when the vehicle is braked, a braking means bears in a contacting manner and so as to produce wear; at least one wear indicator (12) which is located on, at or in the friction layer (8), which is visually perceptible until the friction layer (8) reaches or falls below a critical friction layer thickness at which the friction layer is almost worn away, and which is worn away once the friction layer (8) reaches or falls below the critical friction layer thickness; and at least one position indicator (14) which is associated with a wear indicator (12), is located on the same radial through the axis of rotation (4) as the associated wear indicator (12), is positioned on the same side and surface of the brake disc (2) as the associated wear indicator (12) with respect to the axis of rotation (4), and is always visually perceptible irrespective of the wear of the friction layer (8).
The invention relates to a coated brake disc (2) for a vehicle, which brake disc can be rotated about an axis of rotation (4) and comprises: at least one main body (6); at least one friction layer (8) which is subject to wear, is fixed to the main body (6) as an additional coating, and has, on the side facing away from the main body (6), a braking surface (10) against which, when the vehicle is braked, a braking means bears in a contacting manner and so as to produce wear; and at least one wear indicator (12) which is located in the braking surface (10) of the friction layer (8), which can be visually perceived until the friction layer (8) reaches or falls below a critical friction layer thickness at which the friction layer is almost worn away, and which is worn away once the friction layer (8) reaches or falls below the critical friction layer thickness.
One aspect of the invention relates to a method (100) for charging a battery of a device, the method comprising the following steps: determining (101) a maximum battery charging power at a time t; determining (102) a useful power at time t; determining (103) a maximum battery charging power that the battery can take at a future time t+1; determining (104) a useful power at the future time t+1; determining (105) a power difference between the useful power at time t and the useful power at the future time t+1; activating (106) a system for heating the battery only if the power difference at time t is greater than the power consumed by the heating system.
The invention relates to a suspension assembly comprising a cradle rigidly attached to the vehicle structure, a suspension arm (2) and a joint rigidly attached to the suspension arm (2), the joint comprising two attachment tabs (31) for rigidly attaching the suspension arm (2) to the cradle, at least one of said attachment tabs (31) comprising at least one toothing (33) bearing against a bearing surface of the cradle, the at least one toothing (33) being suitable for deforming the bearing surface of the cradle.
B60G 7/02 - Attaching arms to sprung part of vehicle
F16F 1/38 - Springs made of material having high internal friction with a sleeve of elastic material between a rigid outer sleeve and a rigid inner sleeve or pin
61.
VEHICLE DOOR UNIT, METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE UNIT, AND VEHICLE COMPRISING THE UNIT
The present invention relates to a vehicle door unit, to a method for assembling the unit, and to a vehicle comprising the unit. Said vehicle door unit comprises: an inner door panel, an outer door panel, and at least one reinforcement, one edge of said inner panel being connected to an edge of said outer panel, said outer panel being provided with a handle opening, and said at least one reinforcement being attached to said inner panel between said inner panel and said outer panel; and a handle unit attached to said inner panel and to said at least one reinforcement by means of a plate-shaped support, said support being configured to not be connected to said outer panel and being configured such that an outer end of said handle unit is flush with an outer side of said outer panel by passing through said handle opening.
The invention relates to a structure for mounting a striker of a bonnet, the striker comprising an engagement part and first and second legs supporting the engagement part, the engagement part being able to engage with or disengage from a bolt arranged on the vehicle body, the first and second legs respectively defining first and second attachment ends for attaching the striker to the inner side of the bonnet, wherein the first and second attachment ends are respectively arranged one behind the other in a spaced-apart manner in the longitudinal direction of the bonnet, and the first attachment end is closer to the outer side of the bonnet than the second attachment end.
The invention relates to an autonomous transport device (1) comprising an autonomous and terrestrial automotive platform (10), a capsule (20) comprising legs (21) that hold said capsule (20) above ground level so as to allow the platform (10) to move under the capsule (20) when this capsule is resting on the ground, the platform (10) and the capsule (20) being arranged in such a way that the capsule (20) can be held on the platform (10) in order to move it, notable in that the platform (10) comprises a means (11) of lifting the capsule (20) so as to lift the capsule (20) when the platform (10) is positioned under the capsule (20).
A frame for a vehicle seat has a seat base (1) with two firmly interconnected and mutually spaced-apart side members (3) and a bow (9) interconnecting the side members and projecting over a front end of the side members (3). The bow (9) is produced from a pipe and is hollow over the most part of its length.
The invention relates to a display device for a motor vehicle comprising a graphics processor coupled to at least one projection screen (2) that is mounted on the dashboard (1) of the vehicle facing a reflective element (3), the reflective element (3) comprises a covering (31) for the dashboard (1), the invention being characterised in that the covering (31) comprises: - a support layer; - a layer of material; and - a layer of varnish to protect the layer of material, the varnish being transparent so as to allow the layer of material to be visible; the dashboard further comprising a semi-transparent layer that is intended both to reflect the image emitted by the at least one screen (2) and allow the layer of material to be visible, the semi-transparent layer being obtained by means of flash chrome plating.
The invention relates to a reinforcing structure (1) that is located laterally on the outside of a rear quarter panel region (2) of a motor vehicle relative to the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle, the reinforcing structure (1) comprising: a rear wheelhouse (10); a rear quarter panel liner (11) which extends in line with the wheelhouse so as to form a liner that closes the rear quarter panel region (2); a pillar reinforcement (12) which extends in line with the wheelhouse; a reinforcing panel (13) which is rigidly attached to the rear quarter panel liner (11) and to the wheelhouse, the reinforcing panel (13) extending perpendicular to the rear quarter panel liner (11).
The present invention proposes a hinge cover for a vehicle tailgate hinge. The hinge cover comprises a hinge cover body and a sealing lip provided at least in parts around the periphery of the cover body, the sealing lip being configured to be superimposed, at least in part, over the vehicle components adjacent to the hinge cover, such that there is no clearance between the hinge cover and the vehicle components that exposes a non-visible surface of the vehicle when the vehicle tailgate is open. The hinge cover for the vehicle tailgate hinge according to the present invention is able to provide good perceived quality and also good drainage performance.
The invention relates to an autonomous driving method for a motorized land vehicle, called an ego-vehicle 102, by adaptive speed regulation based on a target speed. The method is suitable for detecting a first target vehicle 104 and for calculating a relevance indicator for the first target vehicle 104, which is configured to characterize a probability of presence of the first target vehicle. Upon detection of a loss of detection of the first target vehicle 104 and if the relevance indicator is greater than a predetermined deselection value, the method calculates an autonomous driving setpoint using the information on the movement of the first vehicle target 104, the target speed and the speed of the ego-vehicle 102.
The invention relates to a battery transport trailer (1) for coupling to a towing vehicle (2), which battery transport trailer comprises a chassis (3) for carrying a battery block (4) and running wheels (12) which are attached to the chassis (3). The chassis (3) has a coupling for coupling to a towing vehicle (2), which coupling is rotationally fixed at least in the yaw direction. Each running wheel (12) is connected to the chassis (3) via at least one trailing axle (14).
The invention relates to a method for holding a spacer plate between two peripheral plates. The method according to the invention comprises the following steps: a) placing an adhesive material (2) between a first peripheral plate (4) comprising a boss (10) and a spacer plate (6) comprising a passage; b) inserting the boss (10) into the passage of the spacer plate (6); c) placing a second peripheral plate (20) at the free end of the boss (10); d) forming a welding point (22) between the peripheral plates at the boss (10). The invention is characterised in that the adhesive material (2) comprises solid bodies (18) having a greater hardness than the spacer plate (6) and the peripheral plate (4), and the spacer plate (6) and the peripheral plate (4) are brought closer together so that the solid bodies (18) are pushed into the plates (4, 6).
The invention relates to a method for operating a fuel-cell electric vehicle (2) comprising at least one electrical energy store (4) in which electrical useful energy (6) which can be used to operate the electric vehicle (2) can be stored and output again between a minimum state of charge (8) which is not to be fallen below and a maximum state of charge (10) of the electrical energy store (4) which maximum state of charge is not to be exceeded, and charging the electrical energy store (4) is limited to a maximum charging state (12) which is below the maximum state of charge (10) by the amount of an ACTUAL charge reserve (14) to be maintained. The fuel-cell electric vehicle also comprises at least one fuel-cell system (18) which has a liquid-gas tank (20) storing hydrogen and which has at least one fuel cell (22) in which electrical energy can be generated via consumption, in particular via reverse electrolysis, of hydrogen and can be supplied at least to the electrical energy store (4). The fuel-cell system (18) is operated in a follow-up operation immediately after an energy-generating operation has ended. In the follow-up operation, excess electrical energy that has been generated is stored in the ACTUAL charge reserve (14) of the electrical energy store (4). The fuel-cell electric vehicle also comprises at least one control unit (32) which is functionally assigned an energy-store temperature sensor, a fuel-cell temperature sensor and an ambient temperature sensor.
B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
B60L 58/40 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for controlling a combination of batteries and fuel cells
72.
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL AS A FUNCTION OF THE ACQUISITION RANGE OF AN ON-BOARD CAMERA
The present invention relates to a method and a device for controlling an ACC system of a first vehicle (10) that is following a second vehicle (11) at a distance above a determined threshold. A first model that predicts the speed and position of the first vehicle (10) as a function of time and a second model that predicts the position of the second vehicle (11) as a function of time are determined from dynamic data regarding the first vehicle (10) and regarding the second vehicle (11). These models make it possible to predict the distance between the vehicles (10, 11) when the first vehicle (10) reaches the speed of the second vehicle (11) in the event that it is the second vehicle that is selected as target vehicle for the ACC system. The predicted distance is compared against a threshold in order to determine whether or not the second vehicle (11) is to be selected.
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
A method for managing at least one autonomous driving mode of a motor vehicle comprising an ADAS managing (400) a CSA function, said method consisting in computing (300) the deviation between the curvatures of upcoming curves based on first and second trajectories that are constructed (100, 200), respectively, based on data supplied by an E-Horizon system (15) and a camera (14) in said vehicle and, if the deviation is less than a determined threshold, in activating the CSA function.
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
B60W 30/00 - Purposes of road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit, e.g. of systems using conjoint control of vehicle sub-units
74.
THERMAL SUPERVISOR FOR AN ELECTRIC OR HYBRID VEHICLE
The invention relates to a thermal supervisor (1) for an electric or hybrid vehicle, the thermal supervisor (1) being designed and arranged to thermally regulate a passenger compartment and operating elements of a powertrain of the vehicle: - a first unit (2) for controlling and regulating a first thermal system (3) using a heat transfer fluid as a thermal energy distribution medium and air as a thermal energy distribution medium; and - a second unit (4) for controlling and regulating a second thermal system (5) using a refrigerant as a thermal energy distribution medium.
The present invention relates to a method for protecting an on-board electric charger of an electric vehicle, comprising the following consecutive steps of triggering electrical recharging (E2) by the charger, during which an AC charging current is converted into a DC charging current; measuring (E3), continuously during recharging, a DC charging voltage (V1) output by the charger; comparing (E4) said DC charging voltage (V1) with a predetermined threshold of fixed value; and ordering the recharging to stop (E5) if said charging voltage (V1) is detected as being below the threshold for at least a predetermined period of time. The invention applies to electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles when recharging by plugging into an external charging station.
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
76.
DRIVING ASSISTANCE FOR A VEHICLE BY DETECTING THE PERTINENCE OF SIGNS
The invention relates to a method for driving assistance for a motor vehicle. Upon receiving (200) data representing a forward driving situation of the motor vehicle, a stop sign or give way sign is detected (201), a road lane edge is determined (202) and a distance between a beginning or end of the road lane edge and the sign is estimated (203). Predetermined pertinence rules are then applied (204) in order to determine (205) whether or not the stop or give way sign is pertinent for the motor vehicle. If the sign is pertinent, a driving assistance instruction is generated (206) and transmitted (207) to a vehicle control module.
The invention relates to a method for implementing the ACC function of a transport vehicle, the method consisting in: - detecting (100) objects driving in the same lane as the transport vehicle, and/or in one of the lanes or both lanes adjacent to the lane of the transport vehicle, in the same direction of travel as the transport vehicle; - for an object detected in the lane of the transport vehicle, calculating (200) the probability of the object performing a lane change to the left or to the right; - for an object detected in the adjacent lane to the left and/or to the right, calculating the probability of the object performing a lane change to the right (300) or to the left (400); - taking into account (500) the result of each of the probability equations to select an object or to deselect an object.
The invention relates to a method for managing a functionality provided by a driver assistance apparatus of a motor vehicle travelling on a track comprising a plurality of traffic lanes, to a system implementing such a method as well as to a motor vehicle comprising such a system.
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestrians; Recognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
B60W 30/00 - Purposes of road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit, e.g. of systems using conjoint control of vehicle sub-units
79.
SEALING ELEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE HEAT EXCHANGER
The invention relates to a sealing element for a motor vehicle. The sealing element has a wall (41) forming a frame, the wall (41) having a sealing edge (42) and a mounting notch (43) in the sealing edge (42), the mounting notch (43) comprising an inlet (45) and a bottom (44) opposite the inlet (45). The sealing edge (43) comprises at least one closing shutter (50) between an open configuration at least partially opening the inlet (45); and a crossing configuration in which the at least one shutter (50) crosses the mounting notch (43) along the inlet (45) at a distance from the bottom (44) so as to partially block the mounting notch (43). The invention further relates to a motor vehicle with a sealing element and an assembly method for the vehicle.
B60R 19/48 - Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects combined with, or convertible into, other devices or objects, e.g. bumpers combined with road brushes, bumpers convertible into beds
The method is implemented in a vehicle in which the vehicle on-board electrical system comprises a low-voltage electrical store and an auxiliary outlet (PA) connected thereto. The method comprises, with the vehicle being stationary, dynamically determining an authorized usage duration (DAmax_PA) of the store for supplying power to a consumer connected to the auxiliary outlet, the authorized usage duration being determined on the basis of at least one detected life situation of the vehicle that affects an energy state of the electrical system, and a decision to authorize or not authorize (E12V_PA, DM_eVCU) a power supply from the electrical system to the consumer connected to the auxiliary outlet that is made on the basis of the authorized usage duration.
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
B60L 58/13 - Maintaining the SoC within a determined range
B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
B60R 16/033 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems characterised by the use of electrical cells or batteries
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
81.
CONNECTING DEVICE FOR CONNECTING A HATCHBACK-VEHICLE HATCH FRAME TO A PARCEL-SHELF/LOAD COVER
The present invention relates to a connecting device for connecting a hatchback-vehicle frame to a parcel-shelf/load cover. Said connecting device comprises: a first connecting assembly comprising a first fixing support and a first connecting element. Said first fixing support is configured to be fixed to said hatch frame (1) and to extend towards one end of said parcel-shelf/load cover (2) in the direction of the axis Y, said first connecting element being fixed to said first fixing support; and a second connecting assembly comprising a second fixing support and a second connecting element, wherein said second fixing support is configured to be fixed to said parcel-shelf/load cover (2) in a manner adjacent to the end in the direction of the axis Y, and said second connecting element is fixed to said second fixing support and designed to be connected removably to said first connecting element.
B60R 5/04 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at rear of vehicle
82.
METHOD FOR LIMITING SLIP ACCORDING TO A GEAR RATIO DURING A START-UP PHASE OF A COMBUSTION ENGINE OF A HYBRID POWERTRAIN
The present invention relates to a method for controlling a hybrid powertrain (10) of a motor vehicle, the method comprising, in the event of a request to start up the combustion engine (11) and couple it to the wheels of the motor vehicle, a step of slipping the clutch (K1, K2) for changing the gear ratio, the method further comprising a step of adapting a speed difference between a speed of the input shaft (13.1) of the gearbox (13) and a speed of the rotary electric machine (12) according to an engaged gear ratio.
B60K 6/547 - Transmission for changing ratio the transmission being a stepped gearing
B60W 10/02 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of driveline clutches
B60W 20/30 - Control strategies involving selection of transmission gear ratio
B60W 10/113 - Stepped gearings with two input flow paths, e.g. double clutch transmission selection of one of the torque flow paths by the corresponding input clutch
B60W 20/40 - Controlling the engagement or disengagement of prime movers, e.g. for transition between prime movers
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
83.
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE SELECTION OF A TARGET VEHICLE FOR AN ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE
The present invention relates to a method and device for controlling the selection of a target vehicle for an adaptive cruise control ACC system of a vehicle (10). To this end, the crossing of a virtual line (2000) is detected. A counter is triggered on detection. The lateral speed of the vehicle (10), its heading (21), a difference between a first distance (between a front wheel of the vehicle 10 and a dividing line (1000)) and a second distance (between a rear wheel of the vehicle 10 and the line (1000)) and the counter are compared with threshold values in order to determine whether the target vehicle to be selected by the ACC system corresponds to a first vehicle (11) travelling in a first traffic lane (101) or a second vehicle (12) travelling in a second traffic lane (102).
A stop piece (PB) comprises a wall (PA) having a main part (PP) with an upper face (FS) defining a stop for a trunk lid of a vehicle and an upper peripheral edge (BPS) continuing this main part (PP) and rigidly connected to a rear panel (PR) of the vehicle. This main part (PP) comprises a lower sub-part (SPI) situated below its upper face (FS), extending as far as the rear panel (PR) and continued by at least one lower extension (EI) able to bear on and be rigidly connected to the rear panel (PR).
The invention relates to a method for managing disconnections of motor vehicle batteries from a charging and/or recharging pool of said batteries (1) comprising at least two separate charging and/or recharging lines for said batteries (1), the batteries in the line being electrically connected in series, the method comprising a step of determining the level of charge for each battery (1) in the recharging pool, a step of classifying the batteries (1) according to their level of charge, a step of selecting a battery (1) having a maximum level of charge from among the batteries (1) located at the end of each recharging line in series in order to be disconnected and removed, and a step of disconnecting and removing the battery (1) selected in the selection step.
B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
86.
METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE POWERED BY AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, AND ENGINE CONTROL OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
The invention relates to a method for controlling the exhaust gas temperature for a motor vehicle by means of a controller (2) which is incorporated in an engine control system of the motor vehicle and which comprises an inner control loop (4) for controlling a modelled ACTUAL exhaust gas temperature of an exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine and comprises an outer control loop (6) for controlling a modelled and real ACTUAL component temperature of a component that absorbs or dissipates the exhaust gas heat, wherein, when the modelled and/or real ACTUAL component temperature is detected to have reached or exceeded a stored maximum component temperature, a) the detected modelled ACTUAL exhaust gas temperature is lowered by the inner control loop (4) to a modelled TARGET exhaust gas temperature, at which the modelled ACTUAL component temperature is below the stored maximum component temperature, by reducing a modelled ACTUAL engine load of the engine to a modelled TARGET engine load of the engine and/or by increasing a modelled ACTUAL combustion air ratio to a modelled TARGET combustion air ratio; and b) a real ACTUAL engine load of the engine is adjusted to the modelled TARGET engine load of the engine, and a real ACTUAL combustion air ratio of the engine is adjusted to the modelled TARGET combustion air ratio of the engine by the engine control system by actuating the engine and/or a treatment component functionally assigned to the engine.
The invention relates to a method for computing three-dimensional surfaces for a vehicle equipped with a driver-assistance system, this method comprising - at least one operation (110) of acquiring an initial image, this initial image corresponding to a scene in which at least one surface features, - an operation (220) of inverting the bidirectional reflectance distribution function, - an operation (230) of extracting gradients from a surface representative of said surface based on geometric data thereof, - an operation (240) consisting in computing a depth map of said surface via integration of the gradients of the surface representative of said surface. The invention also relates to a vehicle equipped with a driver-assistance system, to a system for acquiring images and to control means configured to implement at least certain operations of this method.
The present invention relates to a communication method and a device for a communication method implemented by a first vehicle carrying a millimetre-wave radar system comprising one or more radars (101 to 104). To this end, at least one event associated with the first vehicle travelling in a road environment (1) is detected. One or more radars of the radar system of the first vehicle (10) are selected depending on the detected traffic event(s). The first vehicle (10) then initiates the transmission of data to one or more second vehicles (11, 12, 13) via the selected radar(s) in a vehicle-to-vehicle communication mode, referred to as V2V.
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 , ,
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]
G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
89.
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE SPEED OF AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE
The invention relates to a method and a device for controlling the speed of an autonomous vehicle, which vehicle is referred to as an ego vehicle, approaching a target vehicle, the ego vehicle having adaptive cruise control, the method comprising the steps of: - acquiring (201) a potential acceleration; - acquiring (202) an instantaneous acceleration, at a given time t, of the ego vehicle; - determining (203) a jerk representing a change in acceleration, on the basis of the potential acceleration, on the instantaneous acceleration and a strictly negative predetermined initial jerk; - determining a corrected potential acceleration on the basis of the jerk, the jerk limiting the change in potential acceleration; - regulating the speed of the ego vehicle by the adaptive cruise control on the basis of the corrected potential acceleration.
The invention relates to a method implemented in an on-board network of an electric vehicle, comprising a main store, a back-up store (BS_BT) and a switchable device (SW_BT) providing electrical coupling/decoupling between first and second connection terminals (P1, P2), which are assigned to the back-up store and to the main store, respectively. In accordance with the invention, the method comprises the steps of: A) carrying out (F1, F2) a plurality of voltage measurements (TBS) at the first terminal over a plurality of runs of the vehicle during phases in which the terminals are decoupled; B) for each such measurement, detecting (F3) a voltage fault (DF_T) on the first terminal by comparing the measurement with a voltage threshold; and C) making the decision (F4) to issue a diagnosis of a disconnection fault (DF_CS) for the back-up store by comparing a counted number of voltage faults with a decision-making threshold.
G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
G01R 31/50 - Testing of electric apparatus, lines, cables or components for short-circuits, continuity, leakage current or incorrect line connections
G01R 31/00 - Arrangements for testing electric properties; Arrangements for locating electric faults; Arrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere
G01R 19/165 - Indicating that current or voltage is either above or below a predetermined value or within or outside a predetermined range of values
91.
BUMPER FRAMEWORK OPTIMIZED FOR IMPROVED PEDESTRIAN IMPACT
The invention relates to a framework (1) for supporting a front end bumper and which is designed to support, when fixed to the front end, a bumper reinforcement, the framework (1) comprising a transverse part (4) designed to extend in a transverse direction, the framework (1) comprising at least one strut (6) extending from the transverse part (4) towards an end (7) suitable for fixing the reinforcement to the framework (1) in a controlled-failure manner. The framework (1) comprises at least one absorbing element (10) projecting from said transverse part (4), each absorbing element (10) being designed to absorb, when the framework (1) is mounted on the front end, some of the energy of a front-end impact experienced by the front end by deforming so as to limit the extent to which at least part of the reinforcement fixed to the framework (1) is pushed back into the front end under the effect of the front-end impact.
B60R 19/12 - Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects formed from more than one section vertically spaced
B60R 19/18 - Means within the bumper to absorb impact
B60R 21/34 - Protecting non-occupants of a vehicle, e.g. pedestrians
92.
RETAINING APPARATUS FOR RETAINING A PYROTECHNIC TRIGGERING UNIT OF A SEAT-BELT PRETENSIONER
The invention relates to a functional arrangement (30) which can be used flexibly, in particular for low vehicle-seat-block heights, and comprises a retaining apparatus (1) for retaining a pyrotechnic triggering unit (16) of a seat-belt pretensioner (15) on a seat substructure (50) of a vehicle seat, and also a seat-belt pretensioner (15). The retaining apparatus (1) can be arranged so as to be movable along a first seat rail (54) of a seat-rail pair of the seat substructure (50). The retaining apparatus (1) has a carrier device (2) with at least one supporting region (4) for supporting and/or bearing the triggering unit (16), and also has at least one fastening interface for fastening the triggering unit (16) on the at least one supporting region (4). The arrangement (30) can be slid and/or displaced along the seat-rail pair together with a seat frame (51) of the seat substructure (50), wherein the carrier device (2) with the triggering unit (16) arranged thereon is arranged in front of the seat frame (51), as seen in the sitting direction, and in a sitting region (28) of the vehicle seat.
B60R 22/195 - Anchoring devices with means to tension the belt in an emergency
B60N 2/16 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable height-adjustable
B60R 22/26 - Anchoring devices secured to the seat
93.
OPTIMISED MANAGEMENT OF AN ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY UNIT WITH TWO SERVICE BATTERIES IN A SYSTEM
The invention relates to a management method implemented in a system comprising a vehicle electrical system supplied with electrical energy by a power supply unit comprising an electrical energy generator and first and second rechargeable service batteries. This method comprises a step (10-60) in which operating constraints of the second service battery are determined as a function of a temperature of the first service battery, and then a voltage setpoint suitable for inducing a selected target voltage at the terminals of the first service battery is determined for the electrical energy generator as a function of a first voltage measured at the terminals of the first service battery, of this temperature and of these determined operating constraints.
B60R 16/033 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems characterised by the use of electrical cells or batteries
H02J 7/14 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from dynamo-electric generators driven at varying speed, e.g. on vehicle
B60L 58/24 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries
B60L 58/18 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules
B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
94.
LEAKAGE CURRENT MONITORING DURING MODE 4 CHARGING OF A VEHICLE BATTERY
The invention relates to a monitoring method implemented in a vehicle comprising a rechargeable main battery and coupled to a charging connector able to be temporarily coupled to a power source to receive a charging current having an indicated information value and which must supply the main battery during mode 4 charging. This method comprises a step (10-30) in which, during mode 4 charging, a deviation value representative of a difference between this information value and a measurement of a current flowing between the terminals of the main battery is compared with a chosen threshold and, when this deviation value is greater than the threshold, the power source is instructed to stop supplying the charging current.
H02H 3/16 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to fault current to earth, frame or mass
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
The invention relates to a system for attaching batteries (B1, B2) of different heights to a motor vehicle chassis (C). The system comprises: - two tabs (P) welded to the chassis (C), for flanking and holding the battery (B1, B2) laterally, on a rear face and from below, - a metal strap (S) for flanking and holding the battery (B1, B2) laterally, on a front face and from above, wherein the metal strap (S) includes two lateral attachment structures (SD, SG), and an upper attachment structure (SS), to be attached above the lateral structures (SD, SG), and wherein the attachment system comprises different attachment heights (H1, H2) for the attachment structures (SS). The invention also relates to a chassis, a vehicle and a method based on such a system.
H01M 50/249 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
H01M 50/264 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders with fastening means, e.g. locks for cells or batteries, e.g. straps, tie rods or peripheral frames
H01M 50/267 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders having means for adapting to batteries or cells of different types or different sizes
96.
METHOD FOR DETERMINING WHEN TO ACTIVATE THE REGULATION OF THE LONGITUDINAL SPEED OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
The invention relates to a method for determining when to activate the regulation of the longitudinal speed of a motor vehicle, the method consisting in determining (200) the position of the start of a detected speed-limitation zone (100) relative to the vehicle and the limited-speed information pertaining to said zone; in constructing (400) a plurality of deceleration profiles that will bring the speed of the vehicle down to that limited speed taking account of the longitudinal position, the longitudinal speed, the longitudinal acceleration and the longitudinal jerk of the vehicle; in adopting (500), from among these profiles, a determined deceleration profile that meets determined comfort constraints, with the shortest deceleration time; and, from the profile adopted, in determining (600) the position of the vehicle at the end of said time, converted into distance; and in commanding (700) the deceleration of the vehicle when the vehicle reaches said distance relative to the start of said zone.
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
97.
DETERMINATION OF THE TORQUE REQUIRED OF AN ELECTRIC PRIME MOVER OF A VEHICLE IN A LIMP HOME MODE OF TRAVEL
The invention relates to a method implemented in a vehicle comprising a powertrain, including an electric prime mover supplying or recovering a required torque, and a limp home mode of travel at at least one target speed. This method comprises a step (10-60) in which, when the mode is set, the required torque is controlled as a function of the actual speed of the land vehicle and a first value representative of a difference between the target speed and the actual speed.
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
98.
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A DRIVER-ASSISTANCE SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE
The present invention relates to a method and device for controlling a driver-assistance system of a vehicle (11). According to the invention, items of data representative of a traffic lane ahead of the vehicle (11) are received from at least one onboard device. On the basis of said items of data, an item of information representative of a slope that is greater than a first threshold value and associated with the traffic lane is determined, and an item of information representative of a first portion (1020) and a second portion (1010) of the traffic lane is determined, the second portion (1020) following the first portion (1020) and comprising the slope. The driver-assistance system is controlled when the vehicle (11) is driving in the first portion (1010) and is stopped when the vehicle (11) is driving in the second portion (1020).
The invention relates to a cooling circuit (1) comprising a hydraulic configuration member (12) for selectively configuring a first assembly (13A) and a second assembly (13B) of hydraulic conductors (131A, 132A, 131B, 132B) in a series or parallel configuration so as to be able to adapt the heat dissipation capacity of the cooling circuit (1) as a function of the cooling requirements of a first (ME1) and a second (ME2) electrical material.
The invention relates to a fluid-conveying device (DC1) fitted to a land vehicle in a region that is liable to be struck by a pedestrian, the device comprising a conveying part (PC) that comprises: - a skeleton (SQ) made in a first rigid material comprising first (PE1) and second (PE2) end portions respectively defining fluid inlet (FE) and fluid outlet (FS) faces and being connected to one another by an intermediate portion (PI), and at least one weakened region (ZA1, ZA2) suitable for deforming when it is struck by a pedestrian; and - lateral walls (PL1-PL2) made in a second material and securely fastened to the skeleton (SQ) in a fluid-tight manner in order to participate, together with the intermediate portion (PI), in the conveying of fluid between the first (PE1) and second (PE2) end portions.