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1.

DUAL HEAT EXCHANGER FOR HEAT PUMP SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023074327
Publication Number 2024/078789
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-05
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kent, Scott
  • Runk, Robert Louis
  • Leitzel, Lindsey Lee
  • Walczak, Szymon

Abstract

A heat exchanger for use in an outdoor environment with a heat pump system is provided. The heat exchanger includes a first set of tubes arranged in a parallel flow manner between a first manifold and a second manifold, wherein central straight portions of adjacent tubes are disposed with a space therebetween along each tube of the first set of tube between the first and second manifolds. A second set of tubes are arranged in a parallel flow manner between a third manifold and a fourth manifold, wherein central straight portions of adjacent tubes within the second set of tubes are at least partially disposed within the space between adjacent tubes of the first set of tubes. A fluid that flows through the first set of tubes additionally flows through the second set of tubes before the fluid returns to again flow through the first set of tubes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28D 1/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo

2.

DUAL HEAT EXCHANGER FOR HEAT PUMP SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17963526
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-11
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kent, Scott
  • Runk, Robert Louis
  • Leitzel, Lindsey Lee
  • Walczak, Szymon

Abstract

A heat exchanger for use in an outdoor environment with a heat pump system is provided. The heat exchanger includes a first set of tubes arranged in a parallel flow manner between a first manifold and a second manifold, wherein central straight portions of adjacent tubes are disposed with a space therebetween along each tube of the first set of tube between the first and second manifolds. A second set of tubes are arranged in a parallel flow manner between a third manifold and a fourth manifold, wherein central straight portions of adjacent tubes within the second set of tubes are at least partially disposed within the space between adjacent tubes of the first set of tubes. A fluid that flows through the first set of tubes additionally flows through the second set of tubes before the fluid returns to again flow through the first set of tubes.

IPC Classes  ?

3.

FILTER MEDIUM AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION THEREOF

      
Application Number EP2023077648
Publication Number 2024/074655
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-05
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • NEENAH GESSNER GMBH (Germany)
  • MAHLE, GMBH (Germany)
  • MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Nutz, Fabian
  • Koppi, Peter
  • Zupanc, Wolfgang
  • Renz, Birgit

Abstract

The present invention relates to a filter medium comprising an antimicrobial compound, a method for producing the filter medium, the filter element, a filter system as well as the use of the filter medium for the filtration of water in the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 39/16 - Other self-supporting filtering material of organic material, e.g. synthetic fibres
  • F02M 25/022 - Adding fuel and water emulsion, water or steam
  • F02M 25/025 - Adding water

4.

FREEZE PROTECTION METHOD, FUEL CELL SYSTEM FOR CARRYING OUT THE SAME AND VEHICLE HAVING SUCH A FUEL CELL SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18368943
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-15
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner MAHLE International GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Auer, Markus
  • Bruemmer, Richard
  • Strauss, Thomas

Abstract

A freeze protection method for a fuel cell system is disclosed. The fuel cell system includes an evaporative cooler device equipped for cooling a heat exchanger of a fuel cell device of the fuel cell system having a feed line, through which during the operation of the fuel cell system, water is pumped to a sprinkling device of the evaporative cooler device and by way of the sprinkling device, the water is applied onto the heat exchanger equipped for temperature-controlling a fuel cell stack of the fuel cell device. The method includes blowing out the evaporative cooler device as part of a deactivation method of the fuel cell system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/04223 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids during start-up or shut-down; Depolarisation or activation, e.g. purging; Means for short-circuiting defective fuel cells
  • H01M 8/04029 - Heat exchange using liquids
  • H01M 8/04746 - Pressure; Flow

5.

METHOD FOR SPRINKLING A HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number 18378174
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-10
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Andritter, Dirk
  • Brümmer, Richard
  • Hassdenteufel, Klaus
  • Hentschel, Gunther
  • Strauss, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for sprinkling a heat exchanger of a fuel cell vehicle with a fluid. The heat exchanger comprises a sprinkling surface and at least one group with at least one part surface. All part surfaces of all groups together fully represent the sprinkling surface. The invention relates to a method for sprinkling a heat exchanger of a fuel cell vehicle with a fluid. The heat exchanger comprises a sprinkling surface and at least one group with at least one part surface. All part surfaces of all groups together fully represent the sprinkling surface. In the method, all part surfaces of the group are sprinkled with the fluid within a sprinkling period and not sprinkled within a drying period. The invention relates to a method for sprinkling a heat exchanger of a fuel cell vehicle with a fluid. The heat exchanger comprises a sprinkling surface and at least one group with at least one part surface. All part surfaces of all groups together fully represent the sprinkling surface. In the method, all part surfaces of the group are sprinkled with the fluid within a sprinkling period and not sprinkled within a drying period. The invention also relates to a sprinkling system for carrying out the method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/32 - Cooling devices
  • F01P 9/02 - Cooling by evaporation, e.g. by spraying water on to cylinders

6.

ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR WITH ISOLATION CONSTRAINT SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18541959
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-15
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Haseley, Brent

Abstract

An electric compressor includes a housing, refrigerant inlet port, a refrigerant outlet port, an inverter section, a motor section, a compression device and a front cover. The housing defines an intake volume and a discharge volume. The refrigerant inlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to introduce the refrigerant to the intake volume. The compression device is a scroll-type compression device configured to compress the refrigerant. The refrigerant outlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to allow compressed refrigerant to exit the scroll-type electric compressor from the discharge volume.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F04C 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups
  • F04C 29/02 - Lubrication; Lubricant separation 
  • F04C 29/06 - Silencing

7.

HUMIDIFYING DEVICE FOR A FUEL CELL HAVING A SPECIAL SPACER

      
Application Number EP2023075672
Publication Number 2024/068341
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-18
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner
  • MAHLE FILTER SYSTEMS JAPAN CORPORATION (Japan)
  • MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ito, Daizo
  • Nonaka, Atsushi

Abstract

A humidifying device (1) for a fuel cell comprises a plurality of flat membrane components (2k) through which moisture can pass and which are stacked, and a spacer (3), which is provided between two adjacent flat membrane components (2k, 2k + 1) and thus forms a flow channel for a fluid. The spacer (3) has on one side abutting parts (31) which abut one of the two flat membrane parts (2k, 2k + 1), on the other side abutting parts (32) which abut another of the two flat membrane parts, and through bores (33) which, in the stacking direction (Z direction) of the plurality of flat membrane components (2k), connect spaces (A1, A2) on both sides of the spacer (3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 63/08 - Flat membrane modules
  • H01M 8/04119 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration of gaseous reactants with simultaneous supply or evacuation of electrolyte; Humidifying or dehumidifying

8.

SLIDING MEMBER

      
Application Number 18376439
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-03
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner MAHLE International GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Avelar Araújo, Juliano
  • Rabello, Rafael

Abstract

A sliding member may include a metallic base, at least one intermediate bonding layer disposed on the metallic base, and a multilayer protective coating disposed on the intermediate bonding layer. The at least one intermediate bonding layer may be composed of at least one metal. The multilayer protective coating may include a plurality of CrAlN layers and a plurality of Cr(Al)N layers arranged in an alternating manner. The multilayer protective coating may include a plurality of periodicity layer groups, each of which may be defined by a CrAlN layer and an adjacent Cr(Al)N layer. The plurality of CrAlN layers may have a higher Al content than the plurality of Cr(Al)N layers. A thickness ratio of the CrAlN layer to the Cr(Al)N layer in each periodicity layer group may be from 1 to 10. The multilayer protective coating may have a total Al content of 15 to 40 atom-%.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C23C 28/00 - Coating for obtaining at least two superposed coatings either by methods not provided for in a single one of main groups , or by combinations of methods provided for in subclasses and
  • F16J 9/26 - Piston-rings, seats therefor; Ring sealings of similar construction in general characterised by the use of particular materials

9.

SYSTEM WITH ELECTRICAL COMPONENT

      
Application Number EP2023076386
Publication Number 2024/068540
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-25
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Horvat, Dr. Janko
  • Podrzaj, Dr. Jurij
  • Sarjas, Andreas
  • Sever, Dr. Peter
  • Tschemeris, Igor

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system (1) which has at least one component package (2) each with at least one electronic component (3), in particular a semiconductor component (4). The respective component (3) has a first outer surface (6) and a second outer surface (7) facing away from the first outer surface (6). Improved cooling efficiency and simplified manufacture are achieved by providing for at least one of the outer surfaces (6, 7) of the components (3) a cooler (11), wherein a flow path (12) in the cooler (11) substantially locally extends over the associated outer surface (6, 7). The invention further relates to an electric application (100) comprising such a system (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids

10.

ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR HAVING A COMPRESSION DEVICE WITH A FIXED SCROLL HAVING A MODIFIED SCROLL FLOOR AND A FIXED SCROLL HAVING A MODIFIED SCROLL FLOOR

      
Application Number US2023074020
Publication Number 2024/059598
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-13
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Haseley, Brent

Abstract

An electric compressor includes a housing, refrigerant inlet port, a refrigerant outlet port, an inverter section, a motor section, a compression device and a front cover. The housing defines an intake volume and a discharge volume. The refrigerant inlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to introduce the refrigerant to the intake volume. The compression device is a scroll-type compression device configured to compress the refrigerant. The refrigerant outlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to allow compressed refrigerant to exit the scroll-type electric compressor from the discharge volume.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F04C 18/00 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
  • F04C 29/12 - Arrangements for admission or discharge of the working fluid, e.g. constructional features of the inlet or outlet
  • F04C 29/02 - Lubrication; Lubricant separation 

11.

ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR WITH OIL SEPARATOR AND OIL SEPARATOR FOR USE IN AN ELECTRICAL COMPRESSOR

      
Application Number US2023074021
Publication Number 2024/059599
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-13
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Haseley, Brent
  • Hammond, Jonathan
  • Vreeland, Gary
  • Miller, Donald

Abstract

An electric compressor includes a housing, refrigerant inlet port, a refrigerant outlet port, an inverter section, a motor section, a compression device and a front cover. The housing defines an intake volume and a discharge volume. The refrigerant inlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to introduce the refrigerant to the intake volume. The compression device is a scroll-type compression device configured to compress the refrigerant. The refrigerant outlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to allow compressed refrigerant to exit the scroll-type electric compressor from the discharge volume.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups
  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F04C 29/02 - Lubrication; Lubricant separation 

12.

ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR HAVING A SWING LINK AND INTEGRATED LIMIT PIN AND SWING LINK AND INTEGRATED LIMIT PIN FOR USE IN AN ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR

      
Application Number US2023074023
Publication Number 2024/059601
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-13
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Haseley, Brent

Abstract

An electric compressor includes a housing, refrigerant inlet port, a refrigerant outlet port, an inverter section, a motor section, a compression device and a front cover. The housing defines an intake volume and a discharge volume. The refrigerant inlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to introduce the refrigerant to the intake volume. The compression device is a scroll-type compression device configured to compress the refrigerant. The refrigerant outlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to allow compressed refrigerant to exit the scroll-type electric compressor from the discharge volume.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups
  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F04C 29/02 - Lubrication; Lubricant separation 

13.

ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR WITH DOMED INVERTER COVER

      
Application Number US2023074026
Publication Number 2024/059604
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-13
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Bowman, Brett

Abstract

An electric compressor includes a housing, refrigerant inlet port, a refrigerant outlet port, an inverter section, a motor section, a compression device and a front cover. The housing defines an intake volume and a discharge volume. The refrigerant inlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to introduce the refrigerant to the intake volume. The compression device is a scroll-type compression device configured to compress the refrigerant. The refrigerant outlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to allow compressed refrigerant to exit the scroll-type electric compressor from the discharge volume.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F04C 18/00 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
  • F04C 29/12 - Arrangements for admission or discharge of the working fluid, e.g. constructional features of the inlet or outlet
  • F04C 29/02 - Lubrication; Lubricant separation 

14.

BATTERY DEVICE AND VEHICLE COMPONENT COMPRISING SAME

      
Application Number EP2023071164
Publication Number 2024/056266
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-31
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Aktas, Julius
  • Eppinger, Jochen
  • Iancu, Dragos-Cristian
  • Kalmbach, Thomas
  • Kansy, Jessica
  • Kern, Christian
  • Pavlov, Oleksandr
  • Reimer, Eduard
  • Reisinger, Dieter
  • Schmid-Walderich, Karl-Ulrich

Abstract

The present invention relates to a battery device (1) comprising individual battery cells (2, 3), in particular pouch cells, which are connected together in an electrically conductive manner and have electrically conductive contact lugs (4, 5) for producing the electrical contact. It is essential to the invention that at least one such contact lug (4, 5) is placed in a multilayer fold (6) made of contiguous individual layers (7, 8) which are arranged flat on top of one another and are integrally connected, by welding, to one another and to an electrically conductive connector (9) of the battery device (1). The invention also relates to a vehicle component comprising at least one such battery device (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/516 - Methods for interconnecting adjacent batteries or cells by welding, soldering or brazing
  • H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
  • H01M 50/507 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising an arrangement of two or more busbars within a container structure, e.g. busbar modules
  • H01M 50/528 - Fixed electrical connections, i.e. not intended for disconnection
  • H01M 50/557 - Plate-shaped terminals

15.

BATTERY CELL MODULE

      
Application Number EP2023074295
Publication Number 2024/056461
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-05
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Aktas, Julius
  • Eppinger, Jochen
  • Iancu, Dragos-Cristian
  • Kalmbach, Thomas
  • Kansy, Jessica
  • Kern, Christian
  • Pavlov, Oleksandr
  • Reimer, Eduard
  • Reisinger, Dieter
  • Schmid-Walderich, Karl-Ulrich

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery cell module (1) comprising a cell stack (4) of battery cells (5) and a housing (2) through which coolant fluid can flow. The battery cell module (1) has a conductor group (7) for each cell stack (4), having a conductor (8) and a flexible contact element (10). The contact element (10) has a temperature sensor (11) around which coolant fluid can flow.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
  • H01M 10/6567 - Liquids
  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
  • H01M 50/249 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • H01M 50/502 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing

16.

STATOR FOR AN ELECTRIC MACHINE, AND ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number EP2023075334
Publication Number 2024/056817
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-14
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fraas, Marc
  • Licht, Philipp

Abstract

The invention relates to a stator (1) for an electric machine. The stator (1) comprises a housing (2), which surrounds a housing interior space (3), and multiple stator laminations (4), which are arranged in the housing interior space (3), are stacked one on top of the other in an axial direction (A) and together form a laminated core (5). The laminated core (5) is radially spaced from the housing (2) such that a fluid path (7) through which a cooling medium (K) can flow for the purposes of cooling the stator (1) is formed by an intermediate space (6) that is formed between the housing (2) and the laminated core (5). The stator (1) furthermore comprises a rib structure (9) for diverting the cooling medium (K) as it flows through the fluid path (7), said rib structure being arranged on an outer circumference (11), which radially inwardly delimits the fluid path (7), of the laminated core (5). Here, the rib structure (9) comprises a plurality of ribs (10) which protrude radially outwardly from the laminated core (5) and project into the fluid path (7).

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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
  • H02K 1/20 - Stationary parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium

17.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN OUTPUT TEMPERATURE OF A FLUID

      
Application Number 18368135
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-14
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Daudon, Guillaume
  • Henke, Timo
  • Lefevre, Florian
  • Walter, Jean-Francois

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for determining an output temperature of a fluid after flowing through a PTC heater with a PTC heating element. In the method a current of the PTC heating element, a supply voltage of the PTC heating element and a duty cycle of the supply voltage are determined, and the output temperature of the fluid is calculated based on the current (I), the supply voltage and the duty cycle (PWM). The invention also relates to a PTC heater for carrying out the method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • G01K 1/022 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers for recording
  • G01K 13/024 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring temperature of moving fluids or granular materials capable of flow of moving gases

18.

ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR WITH ISOLATION CONSTRAINT SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2023074025
Publication Number 2024/059603
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-13
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Haseley, Brent

Abstract

An electric compressor includes a housing, refrigerant inlet port, a refrigerant outlet port, an inverter section, a motor section, a compression device and a front cover. The housing defines an intake volume and a discharge volume. The refrigerant inlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to introduce the refrigerant to the intake volume. The compression device is a scroll- type compression device configured to compress the refrigerant. The refrigerant outlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to allow compressed refrigerant to exit the scroll-type electric compressor from the discharge volume.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F04C 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups
  • F04C 29/02 - Lubrication; Lubricant separation 
  • F04C 29/06 - Silencing

19.

ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR WITH BEARING OIL COMMUNICATION APERTURE

      
Application Number US2023074027
Publication Number 2024/059605
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-13
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Hammond, Jonathan

Abstract

An electric compressor includes a housing, refrigerant inlet port, a refrigerant outlet port, an inverter section, a motor section, a compression device and a front cover. The housing defines an intake volume and a discharge volume. The refrigerant inlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to introduce the refrigerant to the intake volume. The compression device is a scrolltype compression device configured to compress the refrigerant. The refrigerant outlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to allow compressed refrigerant to exit the scroll-type electric compressor from the discharge volume.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F04C 18/00 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
  • F04C 29/12 - Arrangements for admission or discharge of the working fluid, e.g. constructional features of the inlet or outlet
  • F04C 29/02 - Lubrication; Lubricant separation 

20.

ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR BEARING OIL COMMUNICATION APERTURE

      
Application Number 17944026
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-13
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Hammond, Jonathan

Abstract

An electric compressor includes a housing, refrigerant inlet port, a refrigerant outlet port, an inverter section, a motor section, a compression device and a front cover. The housing defines an intake volume and a discharge volume. The refrigerant inlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to introduce the refrigerant to the intake volume. The compression device is a scroll-type compression device configured to compress the refrigerant. The refrigerant outlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to allow compressed refrigerant to exit the scroll-type electric compressor from the discharge volume.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 29/02 - Lubrication; Lubricant separation 
  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F04C 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups

21.

ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR WITH A MULTICAVITY PULSATION MUFFLER SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17944059
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-13
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Haseley, Brent

Abstract

An electric compressor includes a housing, refrigerant inlet port, a refrigerant outlet port, an inverter section, a motor section, a compression device and a front cover. The housing defines an intake volume and a discharge volume. The refrigerant inlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to introduce the refrigerant to the intake volume. The compression device is a scroll-type compression device configured to compress the refrigerant. The refrigerant outlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to allow compressed refrigerant to exit the scroll-type electric compressor from the discharge volume.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 2/02 - Rotary-piston machines or pumps of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • F04C 29/02 - Lubrication; Lubricant separation 

22.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number EP2023070608
Publication Number 2024/052000
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-25
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Aktas, Julius
  • Eppinger, Jochen
  • Iancu, Dragos Cristian
  • Kalmbach, Thomas
  • Kansy, Jessica
  • Kern, Christian
  • Pavlov, Oleksandr
  • Reimer, Eduard
  • Reisinger, Dieter
  • Schmid-Walderich, Karl-Ulrich

Abstract

The invention relates to a rechargeable battery arrangement (1) comprising a housing (3), in which at least two energy storage cells (5) held by way of a cell carrier (4) are arranged. The features provided according to the invention are – that a dielectric coolant (6) for cooling the energy storage cells (5) is able to flow through the housing (3) at least in part, – that each energy storage cell (5) has at least one cell contact lug (7) projecting through the cell carrier (4), – that at least two cell contact lugs (7) are electrically conductively connected to one another via a cell connector (8), – that the cell connector (8) bears on the cell carrier (4) in a bearing region (9), – that the cell carrier (4) has in the bearing region (9) at least one groovelike channel (10) covered by the cell connector (8), with the result that dielectric coolant (6) is able to flow behind the cell connector (8) there and cool it.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
  • H01M 10/6553 - Terminals or leads
  • H01M 10/6566 - Means within the gas flow to guide the flow around one or more cells, e.g. manifolds, baffles or other barriers
  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
  • H01M 50/249 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • H01M 50/502 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing
  • H01M 50/516 - Methods for interconnecting adjacent batteries or cells by welding, soldering or brazing

23.

BATTERY

      
Application Number EP2023074181
Publication Number 2024/052288
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-04
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Aktas, Julius
  • Eppinger, Jochen
  • Dragos-Cristian, Iancu
  • Kalmbach, Thomas
  • Kansy, Jessica
  • Kern, Christian
  • Pavlov, Oleksandr
  • Reimer, Eduard
  • Reisinger, Dieter
  • Schmid-Walderich, Karl-Ulrich

Abstract

The present invention relates to a battery (1), in particular a traction battery (2), having a housing (4) and battery cells (5) which are arranged in the housing (4) and are arranged in a flow path (3) of a cooling fluid passing through the housing (4). An increased power density of the battery (1) is achieved by virtue of the fact that a heat sink (8) which is arranged between two successive battery cells (5) and has a protruding section (10) delimits, with an end face (6) of at least one of the associated battery cells (5), a cavity (11) through which the flow path (3) passes. The invention also relates to a motor vehicle (100) comprising such a battery (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/60 - Heating or cooling; Temperature control
  • H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
  • H01M 10/6567 - Liquids

24.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EMBOSSING A COMPONENT

      
Application Number 18221846
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-13
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner MAHLE International GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hassdenteufel, Klaus
  • Schill, Stefan
  • Schleicher, Daniel

Abstract

A device, e.g., a heat exchanger, is disclosed. The device includes a first component and a second component. The first component has at least a first surface portion and a second surface portion. The first surface portion and the second surface portion are located opposite to one another and are spaced apart from one another. The first component includes a first support groove provided at the first surface portion and a functional groove provided at the first surface portion. The functional groove is arranged spaced apart from the first support groove at least in some sections. The functional groove is structured and arranged for partially receiving a second component for a substance-to-substance bond.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 59/02 - Surface shaping, e.g. embossing; Apparatus therefor by mechanical means, e.g. pressing
  • B29C 59/00 - Surface shaping, e.g. embossing; Apparatus therefor

25.

COVER MEMBER AND A MOTOR UNIT

      
Application Number 18244910
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-11
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner MAHLE International GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Eguchi, Akihiko
  • Nogiwa, Shota
  • Suzuki, Yuki
  • Tanaka, Tamotsu
  • Tonooka, Ryosuke

Abstract

A cover member for a motor unit is disclosed. The cover member is interposed between a motor and a control substrate for controlling operation of the motor. The motor has a bus bar terminal electrically connected to a coil of a stator of the motor. The control substrate has a connection terminal that is fitted to the bus bar terminal and is made to electrically connect the control substrate to the stator. The cover member has a through hole, through which the bus bar terminal pierces, and an enclosing part for enclosing a fitting location for the bus bar terminal and the connection terminal, as seen in a piercing direction of the bus bar terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/22 - Auxiliary parts of casings not covered by groups , e.g. shaped to form connection boxes or terminal boxes
  • H02K 5/02 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the material thereof

26.

SYSTEM WITH STATIONARY INDUCTIVE CHARGING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18286219
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-07
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner MAHLE International GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Himmer, Thomas
  • Schroth, Holger

Abstract

A system may include at least one stationary inductive charging device for inductively charging a motor vehicle and at least one compressor. The charging device may include a base plate, a cover, an interior volume defined between the base plate and the cover, a coil, a magnetic flux guiding unit, an intermediate wall, an inlet, and an outlet. The intermediate wall may divide the interior volume into a distribution chamber and a receiving chamber. The coil and the magnetic flux guiding unit may be arranged in the receiving chamber. The inlet may be arranged on a pressure side of the compressor such that compressed gas flows into the distribution chamber via the inlet. The intermediate wall may define at least one passage fluidically connecting the distribution chamber and the receiving chamber such that gas flows into the receiving chamber via the passage with reduced pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/302 - Cooling of charging equipment
  • B60L 53/12 - Inductive energy transfer
  • H01F 27/02 - Casings
  • H01F 27/08 - Cooling; Ventilating
  • H01F 27/28 - Coils; Windings; Conductive connections
  • H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power
  • H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling

27.

ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR WITH DOMED INVERTER COVER

      
Application Number 17944004
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-13
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Bowman, Brett

Abstract

An electric compressor includes a housing, refrigerant inlet port, a refrigerant outlet port, an inverter section, a motor section, a compression device and a front cover. The housing defines an intake volume and a discharge volume. The refrigerant inlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to introduce the refrigerant to the intake volume. The compression device is a scroll-type compression device configured to compress the refrigerant. The refrigerant outlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to allow compressed refrigerant to exit the scroll-type electric compressor from the discharge volume.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 2/02 - Rotary-piston machines or pumps of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents

28.

ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR WITH SCROLL BEARING INJECTION ORIFICE

      
Application Number 17944021
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-13
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Haseley, Brent

Abstract

An electric compressor includes a housing, refrigerant inlet port, a refrigerant outlet port, an inverter section, a motor section, a compression device and a front cover. The housing defines an intake volume and a discharge volume. The refrigerant inlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to introduce the refrigerant to the intake volume. The compression device is a scroll-type compression device configured to compress the refrigerant. The refrigerant outlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to allow compressed refrigerant to exit the scroll-type electric compressor from the discharge volume.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 2/02 - Rotary-piston machines or pumps of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F04C 15/00 - Component parts, details or accessories of machines, pumps or pumping installations, not provided for in groups

29.

ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR HAVING A COMPRESSION DEVICE WITH A FIXED SCROLL HAVING A MODIFIED SCROLL FLOOR AND A FIXED SCROLL HAVING A MODIFIED SCROLL FLOOR

      
Application Number 17944047
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-13
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Haseley, Brent

Abstract

An electric compressor includes a housing, refrigerant inlet port, a refrigerant outlet port, an inverter section, a motor section, a compression device and a front cover. The housing defines an intake volume and a discharge volume. The refrigerant inlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to introduce the refrigerant to the intake volume. The compression device is a scroll-type compression device configured to compress the refrigerant. The refrigerant outlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to allow compressed refrigerant to exit the scroll-type electric compressor from the discharge volume.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 2/02 - Rotary-piston machines or pumps of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents

30.

ESTIMATING THE STATE OF HEALTH OF A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

      
Application Number 18459254
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-31
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner MAHLE International GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Cantadori, Andrea

Abstract

A method for estimating the State of Health (SoH) of a rechargeable battery. The method may include obtaining a first value of State of Charge of the battery and subjecting the battery to a DC power charging. The method may further include after having performed the DC power charging, obtaining a second value of State of Charge of the battery and computing energy provided to the battery. The method may further include computing the State of Health using the following formula SoH=(DE)/(SoCEND−SoCSTART). In some embodiments, DE may be the energy provided to the battery during the DC power charging, SoCSTART may be the first value of SoC of the battery, and SoCEND may be the second value of SoC of the battery.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
  • G01R 31/3835 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC involving only voltage measurements
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

31.

INDUCTIVE CHARGING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023065151
Publication Number 2024/037750
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-06
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Böttigheimer, Mike

Abstract

The present invention relates to an inductive charging device (1) for a vehicle charging system (8), having an energy transmission winding (4) and at least one flux guiding element (5). An inductive charging device of the invention includes a near-positioning transmission unit (NAH-POS) suitable to generate at least one near-positioning signal (NAH-SIG) as well as a far-positioning transmission unit (FERN-POS) suitable to generate at least one far-positioning signal (FERN-SIG). The invention further relates to a method for positioning a vehicle (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/38 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles specially adapted for charging by inductive energy transfer
  • B60L 53/36 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles by positioning the vehicle
  • B60L 53/126 - Methods for pairing a vehicle and a charging station, e.g. establishing a one-to-one relation between a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver

32.

CHARGING SYSTEM COMPRISING INDUCTION CHARGING DEVICES

      
Application Number EP2023072338
Publication Number 2024/037992
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-11
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Böttigheimer, Dr. Mike

Abstract

The present invention relates to a charging system (1) comprising stationary induction charging devices (2), which are spaced apart from each other, for wireless power transfer. Increased efficiency of the charging system (1) with increased convenience is achieved by way of the respective induction charging device (2) having a positioning device (4) for positioning a mobile induction charging device (101) for the stationary induction charging device (2) and the stationary induction charging devices (2) being divided into groups (6), wherein the positioning devices (4) of the respective group (6) are activated when a motor vehicle (100) approaches the group (6). The invention also relates to a car park system (300) comprising a car park (200) and such a charging system (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/36 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles by positioning the vehicle
  • B60L 53/38 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles specially adapted for charging by inductive energy transfer
  • B60L 53/126 - Methods for pairing a vehicle and a charging station, e.g. establishing a one-to-one relation between a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver
  • B60L 53/67 - Controlling two or more charging stations
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • G05D 1/03 - Control of position or course in two dimensions using near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive-loop type
  • H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type
  • B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
  • B60L 53/39 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles specially adapted for charging by inductive energy transfer with position-responsive activation of primary coils
  • B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
  • B60L 53/68 - Off-site monitoring or control, e.g. remote control
  • G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas

33.

SENSOR SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023072472
Publication Number 2024/038056
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-15
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Böttigheimer, Mike

Abstract

The present invention relates to a sensor system (25) for a vehicle (2) having a mobile inductive charging device (1a), which can be fastened to and/or in the vehicle (2) via an interface. The sensor system (25) has a primary sensor unit (18prim) and a secondary sensor unit (18sek). The sensor system (25) is suitable for positioning the vehicle (2) in a defined position in relation to a stationary inductive charging device (1b). The primary sensor unit (18prim) and the secondary sensor unit (18sek) are arranged spaced apart from each other and the primary sensor unit (18prim) is mechanically connected to the mobile inductive charging device (1a) and/or integrated in it.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/12 - Inductive energy transfer
  • B60L 53/35 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles
  • B60L 53/38 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles specially adapted for charging by inductive energy transfer
  • B60L 53/39 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles specially adapted for charging by inductive energy transfer with position-responsive activation of primary coils

34.

INDUCTIVE CHARGING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023072480
Publication Number 2024/038061
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-15
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Böttigheimer, Mike

Abstract

The invention relates to an inductive charging device (1, 1a) for a vehicle charging system (8), comprising an energy transmission winding and at least one flux-guiding element and at least one first sensor winding and a second sensor winding. The flux-guiding element is suitable for guiding a magnetic field during an energy transmission process taking place between another inductive charging device (1, 1b) and the energy transmission winding. The first sensor winding and the second sensor winding are arranged around at least one of the at least one flux-guiding elements. The first sensor winding has a first radial longitudinal direction and the second sensor winding has a second radial longitudinal direction. The first radial longitudinal direction is at least approximately perpendicular to the vehicle longitudinal direction or to the target vehicle longitudinal direction and the second radial longitudinal direction is at least approximately arranged in the vehicle longitudinal direction (6) or in the target vehicle longitudinal direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/12 - Inductive energy transfer
  • B60L 53/122 - Circuits or methods for driving the primary coil, i.e. supplying electric power to the coil
  • B60L 53/126 - Methods for pairing a vehicle and a charging station, e.g. establishing a one-to-one relation between a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver
  • B60L 53/36 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles by positioning the vehicle
  • B60L 53/38 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles specially adapted for charging by inductive energy transfer
  • B60L 53/39 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles specially adapted for charging by inductive energy transfer with position-responsive activation of primary coils
  • B60L 55/00 - Arrangements for supplying energy stored within a vehicle to a power network, i.e. vehicle-to-grid [V2G] arrangements
  • H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from ac mains by converters
  • H02J 50/12 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling of the resonant type
  • H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment

35.

INDUCTIVE CHARGING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023072481
Publication Number 2024/038062
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-15
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Böttigheimer, Mike

Abstract

Disclosed is an inductive charging device (1) for a vehicle charging system (8), comprising an energy transmission winding (4), at least one energy transmission flux guiding element (5energ) and at least one positioning signal coil (41), wherein: - the energy transmission flux guiding element (5energ) is suitable to guide a magnetic field during an energy transmission process between another inducting charging device (1) and the energy transmission coil (4); - the positioning signal coil (41) includes a positioning signal winding (42) and at least one positioning flux guiding element (5pos); - the positioning flux guiding element (5pos) is suitable to guide a magnetic field during a positioning process; - the at least one energy transmission flux guiding element (5energ) is separate from the at least one positioning flux guiding element (5pos); and - the positioning signal winding (42) is suitable to generate a positioning signal (40) during a positioning process.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/126 - Methods for pairing a vehicle and a charging station, e.g. establishing a one-to-one relation between a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver
  • B60L 53/35 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles
  • B60L 53/36 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles by positioning the vehicle
  • B60L 53/38 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles specially adapted for charging by inductive energy transfer

36.

SYSTEM FOR INDUCTIVE ENERGY TRANSFER

      
Application Number EP2023072483
Publication Number 2024/038064
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-15
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Böttigheimer, Mike
  • Deischl, Daniel
  • Walter, Rudolf

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system (1) for inductive energy transfer, which system has at least one stationary induction charging device (2, 2a) and at least one mobile induction charging device (2, 2b), which induction charging devices interact during a charging operation for inductive energy transfer. A positioning device (4) generates, in one of the induction charging devices (2, 2a), at least two transmission signals (5, 5a, 5b) with different frequencies, which are received at the other induction charging device (2, 2b) as a superimposed reception signal. The positioning device (4) determines an associated amplitude from the reception signal for the respectively received transmission signal (5, 5a, 5b). This leads to simplified determination of the relative position with reduced complexity of hardware and reduced costs, The invention also relates to a computer program product for determining the amplitudes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/12 - Inductive energy transfer
  • B60L 53/122 - Circuits or methods for driving the primary coil, i.e. supplying electric power to the coil
  • B60L 53/126 - Methods for pairing a vehicle and a charging station, e.g. establishing a one-to-one relation between a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver
  • B60L 53/36 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles by positioning the vehicle
  • B60L 53/38 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles specially adapted for charging by inductive energy transfer
  • B60L 53/39 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles specially adapted for charging by inductive energy transfer with position-responsive activation of primary coils
  • G01D 5/20 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying inductance, e.g. by a movable armature
  • H01F 38/14 - Inductive couplings
  • H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type
  • H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from ac mains by converters
  • H02J 50/12 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling of the resonant type
  • H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment

37.

FRICTION BRAKE AND VEHICLE POWER SHIFT TRANSMISSION HAVING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18134558
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-13
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner MAHLE International GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Wirth, Christian

Abstract

A friction brake for a vehicle power shift transmission is disclosed. The friction brake includes a load gear that is rotatably driveable about a centre longitudinal. A friction braking device is provided for decelerating and/or fixing the load gear. An actuating device for actuating the friction braking device, the actuating device includes an moveable spreading piston. The moveable spreading piston while performing a spread along the centre longitudinal axis automatically materialising as a function of a load torque provided on the load gear, provides a braking force for actuating the friction braking device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 61/32 - Electric motors therefor
  • F16H 63/30 - Constructional features of the final output mechanisms

38.

FIN DEVICE, HEAT EXCHANGER HAVING THE SAME AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A FIN DEVICE

      
Application Number 18233435
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-14
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bowler, Thomas Allan
  • Kent, Scott Edward
  • Rozanski, Jaroslaw
  • Stelmasinski, Tomasz

Abstract

The present invention relates to a fin device for heat exchangers having corrugated fins, which extend along a main direction and comprise fin walls with louvres and fin folds. With respect to the corrugated fins, fin walls that are adjacent in the main direction are each interconnected via a fin fold, while in addition, fin walls that are adjacent in the main direction each delimit between them a fluid channel. Furthermore, the corrugated fins are lined up one behind the other in a transverse direction extending transversely to the main direction, so that the fluid channels of the corrugated fins lead into one another. It is substantial that corrugated fins that are adjacent in the transverse direction are arranged offset to one another in the main direction by a spacing referred to as fin offset and are fixed to one another in that their adjacent fin folds are directly and in particular integrally connected to one another. The present invention, furthermore, relates to a heat exchanger having fin devices and to a method for manufacturing such a fin device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28F 1/12 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only outside the tubular element
  • F28D 1/053 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being straight

39.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A SYSTEM COMPRISING A CAR PARK AND AT LEAST ONE MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023064666
Publication Number 2024/037748
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-01
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Böttigheimer, Mike

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for operating a system (1) comprising a car park (10) and at least one motor vehicle (100), wherein the car park (10) has parking spaces (11) which each have a stationary induction charging device (12). The respective stationary induction charging device (12) generates, for orienting the respective motor vehicle (100), an orientation field (18) which is oriented parallel to a parking direction (P) of the associated parking space (11), wherein at least two adjacent stationary induction charging devices (12) generate orientation fields (18) with different frequencies. The invention also relates to such a system (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/36 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles by positioning the vehicle
  • B60L 53/38 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles specially adapted for charging by inductive energy transfer
  • B60L 53/126 - Methods for pairing a vehicle and a charging station, e.g. establishing a one-to-one relation between a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver
  • B60L 53/67 - Controlling two or more charging stations
  • H01F 38/14 - Inductive couplings
  • B62D 15/02 - Steering position indicators
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • G05D 1/03 - Control of position or course in two dimensions using near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive-loop type
  • H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type

40.

INDUCTIVE CHARGING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023065152
Publication Number 2024/037751
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-06
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Böttigheimer, Mike

Abstract

The invention relates to an inductive charging device (1) for a vehicle charging system (8) comprising an energy transmission winding (4) and at least one flux-guiding element (5). An inductive charging device according to the invention has a close-range positioning transmitter (NAH-POS) which is suitable for generating at least one close-range positioning signal (NAH-SIG), and a remote-positioning transmitter (FERN-POS) which is suitable for generating at least one remote-positioning signal (FERN-SIG).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/38 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles specially adapted for charging by inductive energy transfer
  • B60L 53/36 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles by positioning the vehicle
  • B60L 53/126 - Methods for pairing a vehicle and a charging station, e.g. establishing a one-to-one relation between a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver

41.

METHOD FOR POSITIONING A VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023072573
Publication Number 2024/038093
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-16
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Böttigheimer, Mike

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for positioning a vehicle (2) having a mobile inductive charging device (1a) in a defined position in relation to a stationary inductive charging device (1b). A positioning signal is generated in one of the two inductive charging devices (1a, 1b). The positioning signal induces at least one voltage signal (13a, 13b) in the other of the two inductive charging devices (1a, 1b). A relative distance between the mobile inductive charging device (1a) and the stationary inductive charging device (1b) is approximated from the induced voltage signal (13a, 13b).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/126 - Methods for pairing a vehicle and a charging station, e.g. establishing a one-to-one relation between a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver
  • B60L 53/35 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles
  • B60L 53/36 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles by positioning the vehicle
  • B60L 53/38 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles specially adapted for charging by inductive energy transfer

42.

ELLIPTICAL RING GROOVE PISTON AND ENGINE

      
Application Number EP2023072675
Publication Number 2024/038140
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-17
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner
  • MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
  • MAHLE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. (China)
Inventor Jiang, Wentao

Abstract

The invention relates to an elliptical ring groove piston, wherein the piston comprises a piston head and a skirt portion, an inner cooling gallery for cooling the piston is provided inside the piston head, and the inner cooling gallery is provided with an oil inlet for a cooling medium to enter and an oil outlet for the cooling medium to flow out after heat exchange; and ring lands and ring grooves arc provided on the outer side of the piston head, and the piston is provided with a first ring groove adjacent to the top of the piston. It is essential in that, on a section of the first ring groove, the profile of a bottom diameter of the first ring groove is elliptical, and the direction of the major axis of the ellipse generally coincides with a connecting line which connects a center line of the oil outlet of the inner cooling gallery and an axis of the piston.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02F 3/22 - Pistons having cooling means the means being a fluid flowing through or along piston the fluid being liquid
  • F16J 9/22 - Rings for preventing wear of grooves or like seatings

43.

RADIATOR ATTACHMENT FOR ATTACHING A RADIATOR TO A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18232425
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-10
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Heine, Reinhard
  • Palve, Sambhaji

Abstract

The invention relates to a radiator attachment for attaching a radiator to a motor vehicle. In detail, the radiator attachment comprises a tank bottom, from which a spreading element, formed in a clamp-like manner, projects transversely, preferably perpendicularly, along an axial direction. The radiator attachment further comprises a detent body, extending along the axial direction and surrounding a body interior, from which detent body two inner detent elements project into the body interior. At least one outwardly projecting detent hook projects at a first of the two axial ends. Here, the spreading element of the tank bottom, received in the body interior, is engaged with the two inner detent elements. The radiator attachment further comprises a socket of an elastomer, in particular of a rubber, extending along the axial direction and lying externally against the detent body, which socket is engaged with the at least one detent hook.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28F 9/26 - Arrangements for connecting different sections of heat-exchange elements, e.g. of radiators

44.

METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING THE DEGRADATION OF A HUMIDIFIER

      
Application Number 18229158
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-01
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner MAHLE International GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Auer, Markus

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (5) for establishing the degradation of a humidifier (4) of a fuel cell system (1) having a fuel cell stack (2) and the humidifier (4). The fuel cell stack (2) comprises multiple fuel cells (3) with cathodes. The invention relates to a method (5) for establishing the degradation of a humidifier (4) of a fuel cell system (1) having a fuel cell stack (2) and the humidifier (4). The fuel cell stack (2) comprises multiple fuel cells (3) with cathodes. In the method: a starting parameter of the fuel cell stack (2) is determined in a step A; based on the starting parameter, a humidification of the cathodes is evaluated in a step B; in the case that the humidification of the cathodes is too low, a control parameter is determined and a control variable correspondingly readjusted in a step C; a diagnostic parameter is determined in a step D and based on the diagnostic parameter, the degradation of the humidifier (4) established. The invention relates to a method (5) for establishing the degradation of a humidifier (4) of a fuel cell system (1) having a fuel cell stack (2) and the humidifier (4). The fuel cell stack (2) comprises multiple fuel cells (3) with cathodes. In the method: a starting parameter of the fuel cell stack (2) is determined in a step A; based on the starting parameter, a humidification of the cathodes is evaluated in a step B; in the case that the humidification of the cathodes is too low, a control parameter is determined and a control variable correspondingly readjusted in a step C; a diagnostic parameter is determined in a step D and based on the diagnostic parameter, the degradation of the humidifier (4) established. The invention also relates to the fuel cell system (1) for carrying out the method (5).

IPC Classes  ?

45.

BUILT ROTOR SHAFT OF AN ELECTRIC MOTOR

      
Application Number 18210631
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-15
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner MAHLE International GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hofer, Alexandra
  • Steinmetz, Christoph

Abstract

The invention relates to a built rotor shaft (1) of an electric motor (2), having a hollow shaft (3) into which on the longitudinal end-side a shaft end piece (5) with a joining region (4) is introduced, having a channel (6) for cooling medium conduction which connects an interior (7) of the hollow shaft (3) with an environment (8), wherein the channel (6) comprises an opening (9) arranged in the hollow shaft (3) and a channel section (10) communicatingly connected therewith in the joining region (4) of the shaft end piece (5). By way of this, a cost-effective design can be achieved. (FIG. 2)

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
  • H02K 1/32 - Rotating parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium

46.

PUMP DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023071158
Publication Number 2024/028269
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-31
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Conrad, Holger
  • Elsässer, Alfred
  • Langer, Michael
  • Schmidt, Lukas
  • Sahr, Michael
  • Höhn, Dieter
  • Kirchner, Marco
  • Ehlers, Tiemo
  • Moser, Herwig

Abstract

The invention relates to a pump device (1) for conveying cooling fluid W. The pump device (1) comprises a housing (2) in which a fluid channel (3), through which the cooling fluid W to be conveyed can flow, is arranged, and a drive unit (4) for driving the cooling fluid W guided through the fluid channel (3). Furthermore, the pump device (1) comprises an electric sensor unit (5) that comprises at least one sensor (6), more particularly a temperature sensor for determining at least one measurement variable that characterises the cooling fluid. The sensor unit (5) can be arranged at least partially in the fluid channel (3). The sensor (6) can be arranged as a temperature sensor outside the fluid channel (3) and be coupled thereto in a heat-conducting manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04D 13/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
  • F04D 29/58 - Cooling; Heating; Diminishing heat transfer
  • H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans
  • F04D 15/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations, or systems

47.

HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number 18358227
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-25
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bittner, Nikolaj
  • Förster, Uwe
  • Sievers, Martin

Abstract

A heat exchanger that can be flowed through in the x-direction based on the heat exchanger, having at least one first row and a second row of flat tubes, which can be flowed through by a cooling fluid, having a in the z-direction upper collecting tank, and a lower collecting tank, wherein the flat tubes in each row in the y-direction based on the heat exchanger are divided into at least three flat tube groups wherein all flat tubes of a flat tube group are flowed through in the same direction, wherein a cooling fluid inlet of the heat exchanger is communicatingly connected to a first flat tube group of the first row arranged in the y-direction in a middle region. A heat exchanger that can be flowed through in the x-direction based on the heat exchanger, having at least one first row and a second row of flat tubes, which can be flowed through by a cooling fluid, having a in the z-direction upper collecting tank, and a lower collecting tank, wherein the flat tubes in each row in the y-direction based on the heat exchanger are divided into at least three flat tube groups wherein all flat tubes of a flat tube group are flowed through in the same direction, wherein a cooling fluid inlet of the heat exchanger is communicatingly connected to a first flat tube group of the first row arranged in the y-direction in a middle region. By way of this, a homogenous temperature distribution can be achieved.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28D 7/16 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged in parallel spaced relation

48.

MOTOR DEVICE FOR AN ELECTRIC BICYCLE

      
Application Number 18239109
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-28
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner MAHLE International GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Anton, Ivan
  • De La Serna Gonzalez, Marco Antonio
  • Franco Revilla, Jose Vicente
  • Garcia, Gonzalo
  • Gonzalez De Juan, Carlos
  • Jumbert, Jaume
  • Perez, Sergio

Abstract

A motor device for an electric bicycle may include an electric motor, a first connector unit, and/or a second connector unit. The electric motor may include an axis of rotation. The first connector unit may include a first motor connector and a first connecting part. The first connecting part may surround the first motor connector regionally and/or outwardly. The first connector unit may be mounted on the electric motor and may be electrically conductively connected to the electric motor via the first motor connector. The second connector unit may include a second motor connector and a second connecting part. An electrical conductive connection may be established and released directly between the first motor connector and the second motor connector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/22 - Auxiliary parts of casings not covered by groups , e.g. shaped to form connection boxes or terminal boxes
  • B62M 6/55 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor power-driven at crank shafts parts
  • H01R 13/631 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for engagement only

49.

PISTON RING

      
Application Number 17868523
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-19
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner
  • Mahle International GmbH (Germany)
  • Mahle Metal Leve S/A (Brazil)
Inventor
  • Fineto, Bruno
  • Bruno, Rafael Antonio
  • Bettini Rabello, Rafael
  • Moura De Oliveira, Marcelo

Abstract

A piston ring may include a spacer or expansion element and/or two segments. The segments may have a radial dimension between approximately 1.50 mm and approximately 1.90 mm and a height between approximately 0.30 mm and approximately 0.40 mm. The segments may have a concave profile with recesses between approximately 0.015 mm and approximately 0.030 mm and a clearance of approximately 0.150 mm. The segments may be wound via a matrix box device and a roller. The piston ring may have a circularity, expressed in the form of a decomposition as a Fourier series, with an amplitude for orders higher than 10 which is not greater than 0.10 μm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16J 9/26 - Piston-rings, seats therefor; Ring sealings of similar construction in general characterised by the use of particular materials
  • F16J 9/12 - Piston-rings, seats therefor; Ring sealings of similar construction in general - Details

50.

Electric compressor with isolation constraint system

      
Application Number 17944054
Grant Number 11879457
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-13
First Publication Date 2024-01-23
Grant Date 2024-01-23
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (USA)
Inventor Haseley, Brent

Abstract

An electric compressor includes a housing, refrigerant inlet port, a refrigerant outlet port, an inverter section, a motor section, a compression device and a front cover. The housing defines an intake volume and a discharge volume. The refrigerant inlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to introduce the refrigerant to the intake volume. The compression device is a scroll-type compression device configured to compress the refrigerant. The refrigerant outlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to allow compressed refrigerant to exit the scroll-type electric compressor from the discharge volume.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
  • F04C 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups
  • F04C 29/02 - Lubrication; Lubricant separation 
  • F04C 29/06 - Silencing
  • F04C 23/00 - Combinations of two or more pumps, each being of rotary-piston or oscillating-piston type, specially adapted for elastic fluids; Pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids; Multi-stage pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
  • F04B 17/03 - Pumps characterised by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors driven by electric motors

51.

Electric compressor having a swing link and integrated limit pin and swing link and integrated limit pin for use in an electric compressor

      
Application Number 17944010
Grant Number 11879464
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-13
First Publication Date 2024-01-23
Grant Date 2024-01-23
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (USA)
Inventor Haseley, Brent

Abstract

An electric compressor includes a housing, refrigerant inlet port, a refrigerant outlet port, an inverter section, a motor section, a compression device and a front cover. The housing defines an intake volume and a discharge volume. The refrigerant inlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to introduce the refrigerant to the intake volume. The compression device is a scroll-type compression device configured to compress the refrigerant. The refrigerant outlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to allow compressed refrigerant to exit the scroll-type electric compressor from the discharge volume.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups
  • F04C 29/02 - Lubrication; Lubricant separation 
  • F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents

52.

FLUID PUMP

      
Application Number 18210249
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-15
First Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Awasare, Alok
  • Gross, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a fluid pump (1). The fluid pump (1) includes an impeller unit (2) having an impeller (4) and an impeller housing (3) and to an electric motor (6) having a motor housing (10). On the impeller housing (3), a fluid inlet (5a) and a fluid outlet (5b) are formed. The impeller housing (3) is firmly connected to the motor housing (10) by means of a fastening unit (30). The invention relates to a fluid pump (1). The fluid pump (1) includes an impeller unit (2) having an impeller (4) and an impeller housing (3) and to an electric motor (6) having a motor housing (10). On the impeller housing (3), a fluid inlet (5a) and a fluid outlet (5b) are formed. The impeller housing (3) is firmly connected to the motor housing (10) by means of a fastening unit (30). It is substantial that the fluid outlet (5b) with respect to the motor housing (10) can be arranged in one of at least two possible positions (P1.1, P2.1), wherein the possible positions (P1.1, P2.1) differ from one another by an angle of rotation (DW).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04D 29/42 - Casings; Connections for working fluid for radial or helico-centrifugal pumps
  • F04D 13/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven

53.

FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND OPERATING METHOD

      
Application Number EP2023067705
Publication Number 2024/008539
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-28
Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Elsässer, Alfred
  • Kanz, Stefan

Abstract

The invention relates to a fuel cell system with a humidifier (15) through which the supply air path (3) and the exhaust air path (4) are guided. According to the invention, the fuel cell system comprises an additional moisture return (5). To this end, the exhaust air path (4) communicates fluidically with the supply air path (3) by means of the additional moisture return (5) such that moisture (F) or water (W) can be transported out of the exhaust air (AL) into the supply air (ZL). For this purpose, the additional moisture return (5) has at least one water separator (6), which is arranged in the exhaust air path (4), for separating water (W) from the moist exhaust air (AL), a collector (7) for temporarily storing the separated moisture (F), and a water injector (8) for introducing the separated or/and temporarily stored moisture (F) into the supply air path (3). The water injector (8) comprises a prefilmer lip arranged in the supply air path (3) for atomizing the moisture (F) introduced into the dry supply air (ZL).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/04119 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration of gaseous reactants with simultaneous supply or evacuation of electrolyte; Humidifying or dehumidifying

54.

COLLECTOR AND SEALING PLUG

      
Application Number 18218343
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-05
First Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner MAHLE International GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Rouhana, Hicham

Abstract

A collector, in particular a refrigerant collector for a refrigerant circuit, in particular of a motor vehicle, which is formed with a tubular housing body with a circumferential wall and with a first end face and with a second end face, wherein the housing body at the first end face has a closable first opening, into which a sealing plug can be inserted for closing the first opening, wherein the sealing plug has a circumferential groove into which a sealing element can be inserted for sealing between the sealing plug and the circumferential wall, wherein the circumferential groove has a groove bottom, which slopes in the axial direction. A sealing plug is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25B 43/00 - Arrangements for separating or purifying gases or liquids; Arrangements for vaporising the residuum of liquid refrigerant, e.g. by heat

55.

VARIABLE FLOW HEAT EXHANGER

      
Application Number 18144167
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-05
First Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner
  • MAHLE International GmbH (Germany)
  • MAHLE Automotive Technologies (China) Co., Ltd. (China)
Inventor
  • Ye, Feiyang
  • Lu, Chunjiang
  • Zhao, Dongliang

Abstract

A variable flow heat exchanger may include a housing and a heat exchange core. The housing may include a first housing and a second housing. The heat exchange core may be arranged between the first housing and the second housing. The heat exchange core may be formed by superposition of multi-layer heat exchange plates. A cooling fluid interface may be arranged on the first housing. A cooled fluid interface may be arranged on the second housing. The cooled fluid interface may include a first interface, a second interface, and a third interface. In a first state, a cooled fluid may flow into the heat exchange core from the first interface and may flow out of the second interface. In a second state, the cooled fluid may flow into the heat exchange core from the first interface and the second interface, respectively, and may flow out of the third interface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
  • F28F 3/08 - Elements constructed for building-up into stacks, e.g. capable of being taken apart for cleaning
  • F28F 13/06 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by affecting the pattern of flow of the heat-exchange media

56.

HEAT EXCHANGER AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18215446
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-28
First Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Förster, Uwe
  • Unger, Sascha
  • Wölk, Gerrit

Abstract

The invention relates to a heat exchanger (1), in particular for a motor vehicle. The heat exchanger (1) includes a plurality of tubular bodies (2) stacked onto one another along a stack direction (S), which in each case delimit a first fluid path (3a) for being flowed through by a refrigerant (K). The individual tubular bodies (2) are arranged along the stack direction (S) spaced apart from one another, so that between intermediate spaces (4) formed between the tubular bodies (2) that are adjacent in the stack direction (S), each form a second fluid path (3b) fluidically separated from the first fluid paths (3a) for being flowed through by air. The individual tubular bodies (2) extend transversely, preferentially perpendicularly to the stack direction (S) along a longitudinal direction (L). On a, with respect to the longitudinal direction (L), first longitudinal end (6a) of the tubular bodies (2) a vessel (7) which extends in the stack direction (S) and fluidically communicates with the tubular bodies (2) is arranged. At least one inlet/outlet connector (9) at least partially delimiting a connector interior (10) projects from the vessel (7) to the outside for introducing the refrigerant into a vessel interior (8) surrounded by the vessel (7). The connector interior (10) opens into the vessel interior (8), so that refrigerant can be introduced into the connector interior and via the same conducted on into the vessel interior. The heat exchanger (1) comprises at least one connecting line (5) that can be flowed through by the refrigerant, by means of which the connector interior (10) fluidically communicates with the vessel interior (8).

IPC Classes  ?

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

57.

BUSBAR UNIT FOR HYBRID VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18255847
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-03
First Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner
  • MAHLE DONGHYUN FILTER SYSTEMS CO., LTD (Republic of Korea)
  • MAHLE International GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kim, Daejung
  • Kim, Kihyun

Abstract

Disclosed is a busbar unit for a hybrid vehicle. The busbar unit for a hybrid vehicle according to embodiments is improved in the assembly method and electrical grounding performance, and thus, the busbar unit for a hybrid vehicle capable of being stably used is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 25/16 - Rails or bus-bars provided with a plurality of discrete connecting locations for counterparts
  • H01R 13/655 - Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices with earth brace
  • H01R 9/26 - Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail or strip-mounting

58.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A ROTOR OF AN ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number 18215810
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-28
First Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner MAHLE International GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Steinmetz, Christoph

Abstract

A method for producing a rotor of an electric machine is disclosed. The method may include providing at least two individual parts and individually balancing the at least two individual parts. The method may also include, subsequently to balancing the at least two individual parts, connecting the at least two balanced individual parts to one another such that the rotor is at least unbalance-low.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 15/16 - Centering rotors within the stator; Balancing rotors
  • H02K 7/04 - Balancing means

59.

FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND OPERATING METHOD

      
Application Number EP2023067704
Publication Number 2024/003169
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-28
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Auer, Markus

Abstract

The invention relates to a fuel cell system (1) comprising an expansion machine (2) with a high-pressure side (3a) and a low-pressure side (3b) for performing mechanical work, and comprising multiple fuel cells (4) stacked on top of one another, which communicate fluidically with the high-pressure side of the expansion machine (2) via a gas path (5), such that, during operation of the fuel cell system (1), exhaust gas discharged from the fuel cells (4) into the gas path (5) and containing water drives the expansion machine (2). The fuel cell system (1) comprises a water separator (6) arranged in the gas path (5) for separating water from the exhaust gas, and a valve unit (7) arranged between the water separator (6) and the high-pressure side (3a) of the expansion machine (2) for adjusting an amount of exhaust gas to be supplied to the expansion machine (2). The fuel cell system (1) also comprises a bypass gas path (8) through which the exhaust gas can flow, which branches off from the gas path (5) between the fuel cells (4) and the water separator (6) and fluidically communicates with the low-pressure side (3b) of the expansion machine (2), such that exhaust gas can bypass the expansion machine (2) via the bypass gas path (8). In addition, a bypass valve unit (9) is arranged in the bypass gas path (8) for adjusting the amount of exhaust gas flowing through the bypass gas path (8).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/04089 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration of gaseous reactants
  • H01M 8/04111 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration of gaseous reactants using a compressor turbine assembly
  • H01M 8/04119 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration of gaseous reactants with simultaneous supply or evacuation of electrolyte; Humidifying or dehumidifying
  • H01M 8/04225 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids during start-up or shut-down; Depolarisation or activation, e.g. purging; Means for short-circuiting defective fuel cells during start-up

60.

EXHAUST COMPONENT, COMPRESSOR INCLUDING THE SAME, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023066641
Publication Number 2023/247539
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-20
Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner
  • MAHLE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES (SUZHOU) CO., LTD. (China)
  • MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Chen, Cheng
  • Fan, Mia
  • Huang, Thierry
  • Yuan, Chao

Abstract

The present invention relates to an exhaust component for a compressor, the compressor being provided with an exhaust port, wherein the exhaust component comprises: an exhaust valve body, the exhaust valve body being arranged at the exhaust port, and the exhaust valve body being provided with an exhaust hole; a guiding structure, the guiding structure being mounted in the exhaust valve body; and an exhaust valve sheet, the exhaust valve sheet being sleeved onto the guiding structure and moving in the exhaust valve body without being driven by an elastic force, so that when the compressor runs for exhausting, the exhaust valve sheet moves along the guiding structure to cause the exhaust port to be in communication with the exhaust hole; and when the compressor stops, the exhaust valve sheet moves towards the exhaust port side to cut off a flow path between the exhaust port and the exhaust hole.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04B 39/10 - Adaptation or arrangement of distribution members
  • F04C 28/06 - Control of, monitoring of, or safety arrangements for, pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids specially adapted for stopping, starting, idling or no-load operation
  • F04C 29/12 - Arrangements for admission or discharge of the working fluid, e.g. constructional features of the inlet or outlet

61.

FLUID PUMP

      
Application Number 18210244
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-15
First Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Awasare, Alok
  • Gross, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a fluid pump (1) for a fuel cell system. The fluid pump (1) thereby has an impeller unit (2) comprising an impeller (4), an inlet side (2a) comprising a fluid inlet (5a), and an outlet side (2b) comprising a fluid outlet (5b). In addition, the fluid pump (1) has an electric motor (6). The fluid pump (1) also has a guide channel (23) for the cooling fluid, wherein the guide channel (23) fluidically connects the inlet side (2a) and the outlet side (2b) via the impeller (4) and via the motor (6). The invention relates to a fluid pump (1) for a fuel cell system. The fluid pump (1) thereby has an impeller unit (2) comprising an impeller (4), an inlet side (2a) comprising a fluid inlet (5a), and an outlet side (2b) comprising a fluid outlet (5b). In addition, the fluid pump (1) has an electric motor (6). The fluid pump (1) also has a guide channel (23) for the cooling fluid, wherein the guide channel (23) fluidically connects the inlet side (2a) and the outlet side (2b) via the impeller (4) and via the motor (6). According to the invention, the fluid pump (1) is designed in such a way that all of the surfaces within the guide channel (23), to which the cooling fluid can be applied directly, do not separate any ions into the cooling fluid. The invention relates to a fluid pump (1) for a fuel cell system. The fluid pump (1) thereby has an impeller unit (2) comprising an impeller (4), an inlet side (2a) comprising a fluid inlet (5a), and an outlet side (2b) comprising a fluid outlet (5b). In addition, the fluid pump (1) has an electric motor (6). The fluid pump (1) also has a guide channel (23) for the cooling fluid, wherein the guide channel (23) fluidically connects the inlet side (2a) and the outlet side (2b) via the impeller (4) and via the motor (6). According to the invention, the fluid pump (1) is designed in such a way that all of the surfaces within the guide channel (23), to which the cooling fluid can be applied directly, do not separate any ions into the cooling fluid. The invention also relates to the fuel cell system comprising the fluid pump (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
  • F04D 13/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
  • F04D 29/18 - Rotors
  • F04D 29/58 - Cooling; Heating; Diminishing heat transfer
  • H01M 8/04029 - Heat exchange using liquids
  • H02K 7/08 - Structural association with bearings
  • 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
  • H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
  • H02K 21/16 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnets; Synchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating within the armatures having annular armature cores with salient poles

62.

FLUID PUMP

      
Application Number 18210247
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-15
First Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Awasare, Alok
  • Gross, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a fluid pump (1), which comprises an impeller unit (2) with an impeller (4) and an electric motor (6) with a motor housing (10). The impeller unit (2) comprises an inlet side (2a) with a fluid inlet (5a) and an outlet side (2b) with a fluid outlet (5b), wherein a guide channel (26) fluidically connects the inlet side (2a) and the outlet side (2b) via the impeller (4). The invention relates to a fluid pump (1), which comprises an impeller unit (2) with an impeller (4) and an electric motor (6) with a motor housing (10). The impeller unit (2) comprises an inlet side (2a) with a fluid inlet (5a) and an outlet side (2b) with a fluid outlet (5b), wherein a guide channel (26) fluidically connects the inlet side (2a) and the outlet side (2b) via the impeller (4). It is substantial for the invention that the guide channel (26) is additionally realised in regions by a cooling fluid jacket (27) formed in the motor housing (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04D 29/44 - Fluid-guiding means, e.g. diffusers
  • F04D 1/00 - Radial-flow pumps, e.g. centrifugal pumps; Helico-centrifugal pumps
  • F04D 13/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven

63.

Method for manufacturing a piston indicator for a camshaft

      
Application Number 18211976
Grant Number 11913363
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-20
First Publication Date 2023-12-21
Grant Date 2024-02-27
Owner Mahle International GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hentschel, Tilo
  • Rummel, Mathias
  • Steinmetz, Christoph

Abstract

A method for manufacturing a position indicator sensor wheel for a camshaft is disclosed. The position indicator includes an axially extending passage for connecting to the camshaft and at least one radially projecting tooth. The method includes providing a sheet from a sheet material; introducing the passage into the sheet; and roughening a radial inner surface of the passage in at least one rough portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01L 1/04 - Valve drive by means of cams, camshafts, cam discs, eccentrics, or the like
  • B21D 53/26 - Making other particular articles wheels or the like
  • F01L 1/047 - Camshafts

64.

FILTER MODULE

      
Application Number 18016327
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-04-22
First Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner MAHLE International GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Saupe, Kai

Abstract

A filter module is disclosed. The filter module includes a pump with a pump housing and a filter device with a filter housing. A first thread is arranged on the pump housing, and a second thread configured complementary to the first thread is arranged on the filter housing, so that the pump is able to be screwed via the pump housing to the filter housing of the filter device. The pump housing includes a housing cover, a middle part and a lower part. The housing cover is screwed to the middle part and the middle part is screwed to the lower part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 35/26 - Filters with built-in pumps
  • B01D 35/00 - Filtering devices having features not specifically covered by groups , or for applications not specifically covered by groups ; Auxiliary devices for filtration; Filter housing constructions

65.

CHARGING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023057941
Publication Number 2023/232309
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-28
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ewert, Sebastian
  • Gerstadt, Max
  • Wagner, Michael B.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a charging device (1) for an electric motor vehicle (2), having a charging station (4) which has a communication circuit arrangement (5) which has an electrical line path (6) in which an electrical oscillator (9) for generating a pulse-width-modulated electrical communication signal (10) is arranged, and having a charging cable device (11), which has a connection cable (12) and a connection plug (16), for electrically communicatively connecting the charging station (4) to the electric motor vehicle (2). The charging cable (12) has an electrical cable line path (13) which is electrically communicatively connected to the line path (6), wherein the connection plug (16) arranged on the connection cable (12) has an electrical plug line path (19) which is electrically communicatively connected to the cable line path (13). It is essential that the charging device (1) has an electrical resistance component (23) which is electrically communicatively integrated into the plug line path (19) remotely from the connection cable (12).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/14 - Conductive energy transfer
  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations

66.

ELECTRIC ROTARY TRANSFORMER FOR INDUCTIVE ENERGY TRANSMISSION

      
Application Number EP2023063381
Publication Number 2023/232487
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-17
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Albieri, Gustavo Esteves
  • Grelle, Thorsten
  • Schmülling, Christoph
  • Topalov, Penyo

Abstract

The invention relates to an electric rotary transformer (1) for inductive energy transmission. According to the invention, the rotary transformer (1) comprises a rotary transformer stator (3) comprising a primary coil (2) and a rotary transformer rotor (6) designed to be rotatable with respect to the rotary transformer stator (3) about a rotational axis (D) extending along an axial direction (A) relative to the rotary transformer stator (3) and having a secondary coil (5), wherein the secondary coil (5) can be or is inductively coupled to the primary coil (2). The rotary transformer (1) also comprises a transformer core (4) made from a magnetic material and which is arranged stationary relative to the primary coil (2) and which at least partially surrounds the primary coil (2) and the secondary coil (5). The primary coil (2) has an electrically energisable primary coil winding (7), and the secondary coil (5) has an electrically energisable secondary coil winding (8). Furthermore, the primary coil winding (7) and the secondary coil winding (8) are arranged side by side along the axial direction (A) or perpendicular to the axial direction (A) and each comprises an electrically conductive stranded wire (9, 10) or at least one electrically conductive winding wire.

IPC Classes  ?

67.

BEARING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

      
Application Number 18201421
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-24
First Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner
  • Mahle Engine Systems UK Ltd (United Kingdom)
  • MAHLE International GmbH (Germany)
  • MAHLE France SAS (France)
Inventor
  • Beaurepaire, Oliver
  • Merritt, David

Abstract

A bearing is disclosed. The bearing includes a first half shell and an eccentric second half shell, the first half shell and the second half shell configured to connect at a joint to form a cylindrical bearing. The first half shell has a first crown thickness at a first crown of the first half shell, and a first wall thickness between the first crown and the joint. The second half shell has a second crown thickness at a second crown of the second half shell, and a second wall thickness between the second crown and the joint. The second crown thickness is greater than the first crown thickness, and the first wall thickness is equal to the second wall thickness at a point of equal thickness between 10 and 60 degrees from the joint.

IPC Classes  ?

68.

TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER

      
Application Number EP2023056325
Publication Number 2023/222280
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-13
Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Jauss, Stefan
  • Ruppert, Hans-Martin
  • Schmiedl, Kai-Torsten
  • Stange, Frank

Abstract

The present invention relates to a transmission oil cooler (1), in particular for a transmission (2) of a motor vehicle (3), in particular of an electric vehicle, - comprising a housing (4) that has a housing upper part (5) and a housing lower part (6) and in or on which a heat exchanger (7) is arranged, - wherein the housing lower part (6) is designed to also function as a transmission housing cover (8) for a transmission housing (9) that can be connected thereto. As a result, the number of interfaces and the complexity of assembly can be reduced.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/031 - Gearboxes; Mounting gearing therein characterised by covers or lids for gearboxes
  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling

69.

METHOD FOR ALIGNING A VEHICLE TO AN ADAS CALIBRATION TARGET AND AN ADAS CALIBRATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18318101
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-16
First Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner MAHLE International GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Cantadori, Andrea

Abstract

A method for aligning a vehicle to an ADAS calibration target may include providing a support bearing a camera arrangement and the calibration target, positioning the vehicle and the support so that the calibration target and the camera arrangement are in front of the vehicle, and moving the vehicle until a front license plate of the vehicle is detected by the camera arrangement. The method may also include acquiring one or more images and in response to detecting the front license plate in the images, identifying the corresponding alphanumeric code. The method may further include querying a first database to retrieve a model of the vehicle associated with said alphanumeric code, querying a second database to retrieve a predetermined position that is associated with the model of the vehicle, and providing commands to a driver for driving the vehicle so as the vehicle reaches said predetermined position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • G06V 20/62 - Text, e.g. of license plates, overlay texts or captions on TV images
  • G06V 10/56 - Extraction of image or video features relating to colour
  • G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersections; Connectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
  • G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
  • G06F 16/535 - Filtering based on additional data, e.g. user or group profiles

70.

ROTOR FOR AN EXTERNALLY EXCITED ELECTRIC SYNCHRONOUS MACHINE

      
Application Number EP2023058817
Publication Number 2023/213486
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-04
Publication Date 2023-11-09
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Grelle, Thorsten
  • Rehermann, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a rotor (1) for an externally excited electric synchronous machine (2), in particular for a traction motor of a vehicle, comprising - a rotor shaft (3) which extends along an axial direction, and - a winding support (4) which is rotationally fixed to the rotor shaft (3) and which has at least two, preferably four a more, electrically energizable rotor windings (5) in order to generate a magnetic rotor field, wherein - the winding support (4) is made of a laminated core with a plurality of sheet-metal parts which are stacked one over the other along the axial direction and which are made of a ferromagnetic material, and - the winding support (4) is designed to be closed on the outer circumference of the winding support so as to bridge the rotor windings (5). In this manner a closed rotor structure is achieved which allows high rotational speeds.

IPC Classes  ?

71.

HVAC MODULE

      
Application Number 18127246
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-28
First Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner MAHLE International GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wolfe, Edward
  • Reid, Bailey
  • Zielinski, Steve
  • Baranowski, Richard

Abstract

A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) module includes an air inlet, a first valve, a second valve, and a third valve. The air inlet includes a first inlet portion that receives a first input air and a second inlet portion to receive a second input air. The blower is in communication with the air inlet. The blower includes a first airflow section and a second airflow section. The first valve is disposed in the inlet and controls flow of the first input air and the second input air through the first airflow section. The second valve is disposed adjacent to the first valve and is configured to control flow of the first input air and the second input air through the second airflow section. The third valve is disposed in the second valve and selectively restricts leakage of the first input air into the first airflow section.

IPC Classes  ?

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

72.

METHOD OF OPERATING A COOLING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18141081
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-28
First Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Steurer, Hans-Ulrich
  • Lindauer, Sascha

Abstract

An operating method for operating a cooling system for a motor vehicle, in particular for an electrically powered motor vehicle, wherein the cooling system has a first cooling circuit, a second cooling circuit, and at least one coolant circuit; wherein the first cooling circuit has at least one first component to be temperature-controlled and an indirect condenser, which are arranged in two sections extending parallel to one another, with a first switching point which is arranged on the first or second branching point and which controls the inflow of a cooling medium into the first component to be temperature-controlled and the indirect condenser; wherein the second cooling circuit has at least one second component to be temperature-controlled and a chiller; wherein the first and second cooling circuits can be connected by means of a first and second connecting section, and a second switching point, which controls the inflow of the cooling medium into at least the first connecting section, is arranged at least on the first connecting section; wherein a third switching point, which controls the inflow of cooling medium into the chiller, is arranged in the second cooling circuit; wherein, in the first cooling circuit, a radiator is arranged downstream of the second connecting section, and a fourth switching point, which controls the inflow of cooling medium into the radiator, is arranged upstream of the radiator, characterized in that the first, second, third, and fourth switching point are controlled at least as a function of an ambient temperature Tu.

IPC Classes  ?

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

73.

COOLING SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18141085
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-28
First Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Steurer, Hans-Ulrich
  • Lindauer, Sascha

Abstract

A cooling system for a motor vehicle, in particular for an electrically powered motor vehicle, having a first cooling circuit, a second cooling circuit, and at least one coolant circuit, wherein the first cooling circuit has: at least one first component to be temperature-controlled a heat exchanger designed as an indirect condenser for transferring heat between the first cooling circuit and the coolant circuit, wherein the second cooling circuit has: at least one second component to be temperature-controlled a heat exchanger designed as a chiller for transferring heat between the second cooling circuit and the coolant circuit, wherein the first and second cooling circuit can be connected by means of a first connecting section and a second connecting section, and, at least on the first connecting section, a second switching point is arranged wherein the second switching point connects the first connecting section to the first cooling circuit in such a way that a cooling medium flows completely or at least partially through the first connecting section.

IPC Classes  ?

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

74.

BIPOLAR ELEMENT, IN PARTICULAR BIPOLAR PLATE, AND PRODUCTION METHOD

      
Application Number EP2023059585
Publication Number 2023/202932
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-12
Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Englert, Peter
  • Wigena, Robin

Abstract

The invention relates to a bipolar element (1) for a fuel cell (10). The bipolar element (1) comprises a metal film (3) functioning as a bipolar plate (2). A fibre structure (6) comprising metal fibres (5) is arranged on an upper side or/and on an underside of the film (3). The fibre structure (6) preferably consists of the fibres (5). According to the invention, the fibres (5) of the fibre structure (6) are integrally bonded to the film (3) by means of a solder connection (8). The solder connection (8) generates a highly electrically conductive transition between the film and the fibres of the fibre structure. In this manner, the fibre structure (6) or microfibre structure can, in turn, function as a gas diffusion layer. According to the invention, the fibres (5) of the fibre structure (6) have a fibre diameter of at most 10 µm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/0206 - Metals or alloys
  • B32B 15/01 - Layered products essentially comprising metal all layers being exclusively metallic
  • B32B 15/02 - Layered products essentially comprising metal in a form other than a sheet, e.g. wire, particles
  • H01M 8/0228 - Composites in the form of layered or coated products
  • H01M 8/0232 - Metals or alloys
  • H01M 8/0245 - Composites in the form of layered or coated products
  • H01M 8/10 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes
  • H01M 8/021 - Alloys based on iron
  • B32B 15/18 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising iron or steel

75.

HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number 18124566
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-21
First Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner
  • MAHLE International GmbH (Germany)
  • MAHLE Japan Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ariyama, Masahiro
  • Kurihara, Ryoichi
  • Shibata, Takuma
  • Suzuki, Satoshi
  • Wada, Kenji
  • Yamashita, Kenji

Abstract

A heat exchanger may include a plurality of first core plates and second core plates stacked alternatingly, and a first flow path through which a first fluid may flow and a second flow path through which a second fluid may flow. The first flow path and the second flow path may be disposed between the plurality of first core plates and second core plates and alternatingly formed to be adjacent. A first passage hole may form a first flow-through portion at the first flow path and a second passage hole may form a second flow-through portion at the second flow path. The first flow path may be isolated from the second flow path. The first flow-through portion and the second flow-through portion may include an edge portion having an angle in a second direction perpendicular to flow paths. The core plates may include a boss portion that protrudes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall

76.

HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number 18124996
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-22
First Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner
  • MAHLE International GmbH (Germany)
  • MAHLE Filter Systems Japan Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ariyama, Masahiro
  • Kurihara, Ryoichi
  • Shibata, Takuma
  • Suzuki, Satoshi
  • Wada, Kenji
  • Yamashita, Kenji

Abstract

A heat exchanger may include a stacked plurality of plates and a fin plate brazed to each other. Each set of adj acent said plates of the plurality of the plates may define a flow path between plates. Each plurality of the plates may include a flow-through portion penetrating through the plates and through which a fluid is flowable. At least one set of the flow-through portions may be provided at one of the flow paths such that the fluid is flowable from one side of a flow-through portion to an other side of a flow-through portion. The flow-through portion may be disposed outside the fin plate. Each plurality of the plates may further include a through hole disposed outside the fin plate. Each plurality of the plates may further include a first boss portion formed in a substantially elliptical shape surrounding the flow-through portion and the through hole.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
  • F28F 3/02 - Elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with recesses, with corrugations

77.

EVAPORATOR

      
Application Number 18136073
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-18
First Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner MAHLE International GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Duerr, Gottfried
  • Feuerecker, Guenther

Abstract

An evaporator for a refrigerant circuit, in particular of a motor vehicle, with a tube/fin block with a multiplicity of tubes and fins, with a first collecting tank on one side of the tube/fin block and with a second collecting tank on the other side of the tube/fin block. The first collecting tank has an inlet chamber and an outlet chamber, wherein the inlet chamber is provided with a refrigerant inlet connection and the outlet chamber is provided with a refrigerant outlet connection, wherein a first baffle and a second baffle are arranged in the inlet chamber, which baffles are arranged spaced apart from one another in the inlet chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28D 7/16 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged in parallel spaced relation
  • F25B 39/02 - Evaporators
  • F28F 9/02 - Header boxes; End plates

78.

FILTER DEVICE

      
Application Number 18211521
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-19
First Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner MAHLE International GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Braunheim, Michael
  • Lika, Torsten

Abstract

A filter device includes a functional element and a filter element arranged in a filter housing. The filter element includes an enclosure positioned about a central axis and below filter material of the filter element. The enclosure includes an enclosure wall that defines an inner volume that is in fluid communication with an orifice of the functional element when the filter element is positioned over the functional element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 35/153 - Anti-leakage or anti-return valves
  • F02M 37/42 - Installation or removal of filters
  • B01D 36/00 - Filter circuits or combinations of filters with other separating devices
  • F02M 37/24 - Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system characterised by water separating means
  • B01D 35/16 - Cleaning-out devices
  • B01D 29/11 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups ;   Filtering elements therefor with bag, cage, hose, tube, sleeve or like filtering elements
  • B01D 35/00 - Filtering devices having features not specifically covered by groups , or for applications not specifically covered by groups ; Auxiliary devices for filtration; Filter housing constructions
  • B01D 35/30 - Filter housing constructions

79.

AIR-CONDITIONING MODULE FOR A HELMET

      
Application Number EP2023057305
Publication Number 2023/198413
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-22
Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Klippel, Aline
  • Göppert, Maximilian
  • Timm, Alexander

Abstract

The present invention relates to an air-conditioning module (2) for a helmet (1), in particular a motorbike helmet, comprising at least one heat pump assembly (8) and at least one first fan (12) and at least one second fan (13). The heat pump assembly (8) has a first heat pump side (9) and a second heat pump side (10). The heat pump assembly (8) is suitable for pumping heat from the first heat pump side (9) to the second heat pump side (10) and/or from the second heat pump side (10) to the first heat pump side (9). The air-conditioning module (2) has fastening means for arrangement in or on the upper region of the helmet (1). The first fan (12) and/or the second fan (13) are air-guidingly connected to the ambient air (17). During operation, the first fan (12) directs air past the first heat pump side (9) and into the helmet (1). During operation, the second fan (13) directs air (4) out of the helmet interior and past the second heat pump side (10).

IPC Classes  ?

80.

Induction assembly of an induction charging device

      
Application Number 18017394
Grant Number 11932126
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-22
First Publication Date 2023-10-19
Grant Date 2024-03-19
Owner Mahle International GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Wehowski, Manuel

Abstract

An induction assembly may include a coil carrier, a coil winding, a core assembly, and a heat exchanger. The coil carrier may include an upper wall, a lower wall located opposite the upper wall, and a receiving space. The coil winding may be disposed in the receiving space. The core assembly may form a coil with the coil winding. The core assembly may include at least two core bodies that are spaced apart from one another by a gap. The heat exchanger may include an inner panel spaced apart from the core assembly and an outer wall located opposite the inner panel. The outer wall may limit a flow space through which a flow path of a cooling fluid for controlling a temperature of the induction assembly leads.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • B60L 53/12 - Inductive energy transfer
  • H01F 27/28 - Coils; Windings; Conductive connections
  • H01F 27/30 - Fastening or clamping coils, windings, or parts thereof together; Fastening or mounting coils or windings on core, casing, or other support

81.

POWER SHIFT TRANSMISSION, METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME AND BICYCLE HAVING A POWER SHIFT TRANSMISSION

      
Application Number 18134563
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-13
First Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner MAHLE International GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Garcia, Adrian
  • Wirth, Dr. Christian

Abstract

A power shift transmission for a vehicle driveable by motor power and/or pedal power may include a transmission device which transmits a torque introducible on a drive in a transmission ratio settable via a plurality of gears to an output. The power shift transmission may also include two shifting devices via which the transmission device is shiftable for setting the transmission ratio of the transmission device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62M 6/55 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor power-driven at crank shafts parts
  • B62M 11/18 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of changeable ratio with planetary gears with a plurality of planetary gear units
  • F16D 41/24 - Freewheels or freewheel clutches specially adapted for cycles

82.

HEAT EXCHANGER AND METHOD OF OPERATION

      
Application Number 18124884
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-22
First Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner MAHLE International GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sievers, Martin
  • Foerster, Uwe

Abstract

A heat exchanger of an electrically driven motor vehicle, which includes a tube/rib block having a multiplicity of tubes and having a multiplicity of ribs. The tubes being arranged essentially in parallel to each other and spaced a distance apart, and the ribs each being arranged between two adjacent tubes. The ribs touching the two adjacent tubes, at least one manifold being arranged on one of the sides of the tube/rib block for the purpose of supplying fluid to tubes of the tube/rib block and for removing fluid from tubes of the tube/rib block. A cover device is arranged downstream and/or upstream from the tube/rib block for controlling the air flow through the tube/rib block temporarily or in certain regions for the defined removal of water from the tube/rib block. A method for operating a heat exchanger is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/32 - Cooling devices
  • F28F 17/00 - Removing ice or water from heat-exchange apparatus
  • F28F 1/12 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only outside the tubular element
  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices

83.

STATIONARY INDUCTIVE CHARGING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023055131
Publication Number 2023/194000
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-01
Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Himmer, Thomas
  • Schroth, Holger

Abstract

The invention relates to a stationary inductive charging device (1), comprising a coil (2) for generating an alternating electromagnetic field, power electronics (3) for supplying power to the coil (2) and for energising the coil (2), and a cooling plate (8) which is connected in a heat-transferring manner to components (7) of the power electronics (3) and to the coil (2). Efficient cooling of the power electronics (3) and the coil (2) results from a cooling device (14) which has a cooling duct system (15) having a plurality of cooling ducts (17) running in the cooling plate (8) and carrying a coolant, and a conveying device (16) driving the coolant in the cooling duct system (15). Efficient heat dissipation from the cooling plate (8) or from the coolant results from a ventilation device (21) that has an air duct system (22) comprising at least one air-carrying air duct (24) connected to the cooling plate (8) in a heat-transferring manner, at least one fan (23) for driving the air in the air duct system (22), at least one air inlet (26) communicating with the surroundings (25) of the inductive charging device (1) and at least one air outlet (27) communicating with the surroundings (25).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 27/02 - Casings
  • H01F 27/40 - Structural association with built-in electric component, e.g. fuse
  • H01F 38/14 - Inductive couplings
  • H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • B60L 53/12 - Inductive energy transfer
  • B60L 53/302 - Cooling of charging equipment
  • F28D 1/03 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with plate-like or laminated conduits

84.

INDUCTION CHARGING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023055315
Publication Number 2023/194003
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-02
Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Himmer, Thomas
  • Hirsch, Stefan
  • Lämmle, Christopher
  • Syrbe, Frank

Abstract

The invention relates to an induction charging device (1) comprising a charging arrangement (2) having at least one electric component (3, 3a, 3b) and comprising at least one housing (4) having a housing cover (5) and a housing base (6). The housing cover (5) and the housing base (6) are attached to one another and the charging arrangement (2) is accommodated in an interior space (8) formed by the two parts. The housing base (6) is made of a heat-conductive material and the component (3, 3a, 3b) of the charging arrangement (2) is at least partly connected to the housing base (6) so as to transfer heat.

IPC Classes  ?

85.

STATIONARY INDUCTIVE CHARGING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023055316
Publication Number 2023/194004
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-02
Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Himmer, Thomas

Abstract

The present invention relates to a stationary inductive charging device (1), - having a coil (2) and a power electronics (3) for energy supply and for driving the coil (2), - having a refrigerant plate (4) which is connected at its plate upper side (5) to components (6) of the power electronics (3) and to the coil (2) in a heat-transferring manner, - having a refrigerant device (14) which has a refrigerant duct system (15) running in the refrigerant plate (4) with a plurality of refrigerant ducts (17) carrying a refrigerant, and a compressor (16) driving the refrigerant in the refrigerant duct system (15) as well as a condenser (18), an evaporator (50) and an expansion valve (19), - having a ventilation device (20) which has an air duct system (21) comprising at least one air-carrying air duct (23) connected to the plate upper side (5) in a heat-transferring manner, at least one fan (22) for driving the air in the air duct system (21), at least one air inlet (25) communicating with the surroundings (24) of the inductive charging device (1) and at least one air outlet (26) communicating with the surroundings (24).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power
  • H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

86.

INDUCTION CHARGING UNIT AND ENERGY TRANSMISSION SYSTEM COMPRISING SAME

      
Application Number EP2023057973
Publication Number 2023/194155
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-28
Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hirsch, Stefan
  • Pfaffenberger, Jan

Abstract

The present invention relates to an induction charging unit (1) for an energy transmission system, comprising a cooling device (3) which defines a component-mounting area (2) and is designed for dissipating thermal energy, comprising at least one electrical power component (4) and comprising a clamping device (5). It is important for the at least one electrical power component (4) to be clamped onto the component-mounting area (2) of the cooling device (3) using the clamping device (5). The invention also relates, in particular, to an energy transmission system for inductively charging a battery-electric vehicle with electrical energy, the energy transmission system having such an induction charging unit (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/12 - Inductive energy transfer
  • B60L 53/302 - Cooling of charging equipment
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power

87.

SYSTEM FOR INDUCTIVE ENERGY TRANSFER

      
Application Number EP2023059095
Publication Number 2023/194513
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-06
Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Böttigheimer, Mike

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system (1) for inductive energy transfer, in particular to a mobile application (100), which system comprises: a stationary induction charging device (2, 2a) having a stationary energy coil (3, 3a); and a mobile induction charging device (2, 2b) having a mobile energy coil (3, 3b). Precise and reliable determination of the relative position of the energy coils (3) in relation to one another is achieved by means of a positioning device (4) which has, in one of the induction charging devices (2), at least four transmission coils (5) and, in the other induction charging device (2), at least one receiver (6), wherein the transmission coils (5) generate mutually distinguishable positioning fields (60) which interact with the at least one receiver (6), wherein the ratio between the positioning fields (60) is used to determine whether the energy coils (3) overlap one another. The invention also relates to an induction charging device (2) of this kind and to a mobile application (100), in particular a motor vehicle (101), having a mobile induction charging device (2, 2b) of this kind.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
  • B60L 53/126 - Methods for pairing a vehicle and a charging station, e.g. establishing a one-to-one relation between a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver
  • H01F 38/14 - Inductive couplings
  • H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment

88.

RING FILTER ELEMENT

      
Application Number EP2023056326
Publication Number 2023/194039
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-13
Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hrodek, Jörg
  • Koppi, Peter

Abstract

The invention relates to a ring filter element (6), comprising - an upper end plate (7), - a lower end plate (8), and filter material (9) interposed between the upper end plate (7) and the lower end plate (8). According to the invention, a drying device (11) comprising a drying agent (12) is provided on the ring filter element (6). The invention further relates to a filter device (1) comprising a ring filter element (6) of the above type and comprising a drying device (11) with a drying agent (12) arranged in the region of the filter housing (3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 29/11 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups ;   Filtering elements therefor with bag, cage, hose, tube, sleeve or like filtering elements
  • B01D 36/00 - Filter circuits or combinations of filters with other separating devices
  • B01D 37/02 - Precoating the filtering elements or material; Addition of filter aids to the liquid being filtered

89.

STATIONARY INDUCTIVE CHARGING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023056426
Publication Number 2023/194048
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-14
Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Himmer, Thomas
  • Schroth, Holger
  • Steinbach, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a stationary inductive charging device (1) for an inductive vehicle charging system for charging a battery of a battery-powered electric vehicle, comprising at least one coil (2) for generating an electromagnetic alternating field, power electronics (3) for supplying power to the coil (2) and for driving the coil (2), a cooling plate (4) which is connected at its plate upper side (5) to components (6) of the power electronics (3) and to the coil (2) in a heat-transferring manner, and a cooling device (14) which has a cooling duct system (15) running in the cooling plate (4) and having cooling ducts (17) carrying a coolant, and a conveying device (16) driving the coolant in the cooling duct system (15). In order to improve heat dissipation, a ventilation device (20) is proposed that comprises an air duct system (21) having at least one air-carrying air duct (23) connected to the plate upper side (5) in a heat-transferring manner, at least one fan (22) for driving the air in the air duct system (21), at least one air inlet (25) communicating with the environment (24) of the inductive charging device (1) and at least one air outlet (26) communicating with the environment (24).

IPC Classes  ?

90.

INDUCTION CHARGING APPARATUS, VEHICLE INDUCTION CHARGING APPARATUS, ENERGY TRANSMITTER APPARATUS, COMBINATION OF AN ENERGY TRANSMITTER APPARATUS AND A BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR BRINGING A BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH A VEHICLE INDUCTION CHARGING APPARATUS TO AN INDUCTION CHARGING APPARATUS

      
Application Number EP2023057940
Publication Number 2023/194151
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-28
Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Böttigheimer, Mike

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile or stationary induction charging apparatus (1) for a charging station (2) designed for charging a battery electric vehicle (100) with electrical energy, comprising a transmission device (12) consisting of at least one electrical transmission coil (20) which is separate from an energy coil (11) of the induction charging apparatus (1) and provides an electromagnetic or magnetic field designated as a guide path marker field. A guide, in particular a guide path (22), for the vehicle induction charging apparatus (101) is marked on the basis of the at least one guide path marker field, on the basis of which guide the vehicle induction charging apparatus (101) and/or the vehicle (100) can be guided to the energy coil (11). The invention relates in particular to a vehicle induction charging apparatus (101), also in particular to an energy transmitter apparatus, also in particular to a combination of an energy transmitter apparatus and a battery electric vehicle (100), and also in particular to a method for bringing a battery electric vehicle (100) equipped with a vehicle induction charging apparatus (101) to an induction charging apparatus (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/126 - Methods for pairing a vehicle and a charging station, e.g. establishing a one-to-one relation between a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver
  • B60L 53/36 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles by positioning the vehicle
  • H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment

91.

INDUCTION CHARGING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023058851
Publication Number 2023/194383
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-04
Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Himmer, Thomas
  • Hirsch, Stefan
  • Lämmle, Timo
  • Schroth, Holger
  • Steinbach, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to an induction charging device (1), in particular a stationary and/or inductive induction charging device, for an inductive vehicle-charging system for charging a battery of a battery-powered vehicle. The induction charging device (1) comprises at least one coil (2) for generating an alternating electromagnetic field, said coil extending in a plane running perpendicularly to the vertical direction (H) of the induction charging device (1) and being formed by electrical conductors in the form of strands (3). The induction charging device (1) also comprises a coil carrier structure (4) made of plastic for positioning the strands (3), the strands (3) being at least partially embedded in said coil carrier structure. The induction charging device (1) also comprises a support structure (5) which has a plurality of support elements (6) which each extend in the vertical direction (H) and which are mutually spaced in the longitudinal direction (L) perpendicular to the vertical direction (H) and are supported against the coil carrier structure (4) in the vertical direction. The induction charging device (1) also comprises at least two, preferably a plurality of, magnetic-field-conducting core plates (7) which are made of a magnetically soft material, are mutually spaced and extend in the longitudinal direction (L), wherein each core plate (7) is supported against at least one support element (6).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/12 - Inductive energy transfer
  • B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
  • H01F 27/30 - Fastening or clamping coils, windings, or parts thereof together; Fastening or mounting coils or windings on core, casing, or other support
  • H01F 38/14 - Inductive couplings
  • H01F 27/06 - Mounting, supporting, or suspending transformers, reactors, or choke coils
  • H01F 27/02 - Casings
  • H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling

92.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE RELATIVE POSITION OF A STATIONARY INDUCTION CHARGING DEVICE IN RELATION TO A MOBILE INDUCTION CHARGING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023059096
Publication Number 2023/194514
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-06
Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Böttigheimer, Mike

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for determining the relative position of a stationary induction charging device (2, 2a) in relation to a mobile induction charging device (2, 2b), which devices interact with one another during a charging operation for inductive energy transfer. Precise and robust determination of the relative position of energy coils (3) of the induction charging devices (2) in relation to one another is achieved in that, relative to one of the energy coils (3), at least two fixed positioning fields (60) are generated, the positioning fields (60) are received at a location that is fixed relative to the other energy coil (3), and the ratio (62) between the positioning fields (60) is determined, wherein, when the determined ratio (62) corresponds to a previously specified ratio range (63), an overlap of the two energy coils (3) is identified. The invention also relates to a computer program product for carrying out the method, to a system (1) which is operated in this way, and to a mobile application (100) comprising a mobile induction charging device (2, 2a) of a system (1) of this kind. In addition, the invention relates to a stationary induction charging device (2, 2a) of a system (1) of this kind.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment
  • H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power
  • B60L 53/126 - Methods for pairing a vehicle and a charging station, e.g. establishing a one-to-one relation between a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver
  • H01F 38/14 - Inductive couplings

93.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE RELATIVE POSITION OF A STATIONARY INDUCTION CHARGING DEVICE IN RELATION TO A MOBILE INDUCTION CHARGING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023059097
Publication Number 2023/194515
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-06
Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Böttigheimer, Mike

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for determining the relative position of a stationary induction charging device (2, 2a) in relation to a mobile induction charging device (2, 2b), which devices interact with one another during a charging operation for inductive energy transfer. Precise determination of the relative position of energy coils (3) of the induction charging devices (2) in relation to one another is achieved by generating, in the stationary induction charging device (2, 2a), at least one magnetic approach field (70) with an approach intensity maximum (71), the at least one approach field (70) being fixed relative to the stationary energy coil (3, 3a) of the stationary induction charging device (2, 2a) and the approach intensity maximum (71) of the relevant at least one approach field (70) being at a distance from the stationary energy coil (3, 3a). An approach of the mobile energy coils (3, 3b) of the mobile induction charging device (2, 2b) to the stationary energy coil (3, 3a) is detected if at least one of the at least one approach fields (70) is received in the mobile induction charging device (2, 2b). The invention also relates to a computer program product for executing the method, to a system (1) operated in this way, and to a mobile application (100), in particular a motor vehicle (101), comprising a mobile induction charging device (2, 2a) of such a system (1). The invention also relates to a stationary induction charging device (2, 2a) of such a system (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
  • H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment
  • H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power
  • B60L 53/126 - Methods for pairing a vehicle and a charging station, e.g. establishing a one-to-one relation between a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver
  • H01F 38/14 - Inductive couplings

94.

SYSTEM FOR INDUCTIVELY TRANSMITTING ENERGY

      
Application Number EP2023059098
Publication Number 2023/194516
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-06
Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Böttigheimer, Mike

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system (1) for inductively transmitting energy, more particularly to a mobile application (100), which system comprises a stationary induction charging device (2, 2a) which has a stationary energy coil (3, 3a), and a mobile induction charging device (2, 2b) which has a mobile energy coil (3, 3b). Precise and robust detection of the position of the energy coils (3) relative to each other is achieved by means of a positioning device (4) which has four transmitting coils (5) in one of the induction charging devices (2) and at least one receiver (6) in the other induction charging device (2). The transmitting coils (5) generate positioning fields (60) which can be distinguished from one another and which interact with the at least one receiver (6). On the basis of the relationship between the positioning fields (60), it is detected whether the energy coils (3) overlap with each other. The invention also relates to an induction charging device (2) of this type and to a mobile application (100), more particularly a motor vehicle (101), having a mobile induction charging device (2, 2b) of this type.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
  • H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment
  • H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power

95.

COOLING DEVICE FOR A STATIONARY INDUCTIVE CHARGING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023054094
Publication Number 2023/186402
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-17
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Himmer, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a cooling device (1) for a stationary inductive charging device. The cooling device (1) comprises a base (2) and a cover panel (3), between which at least two channel plates (4a, 4b, 4c) are sandwiched. In the process, at least one of the channel plates (4a, 4b, 4c) is provided with at least one opening (5) which forms a cooling channel structure (10) for the through-flow of a cooling medium (K) or which is part of such a cooling channel structure. Furthermore, the base (2), the at least two channel plates (4a, 4b, 4c), and the cover panel (3) are stacked one over the other along a stacking direction (S) and are bonded together by means of a soldered connection.

IPC Classes  ?

96.

COOLING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18015958
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-18
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner MAHLE International GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bruemmer, Richard
  • Buerck, Christian
  • Koppehel, Achim
  • Lutz, Rainer
  • Schultes, Jan
  • Strauss, Thomas

Abstract

A cooling system for a fuel cell of a motor vehicle may include a closed coolant circuit through which a coolant is circulatable, a heat exchanger fluidically incorporated in the coolant circuit for cooling the coolant, an open sprinkler circuit through which a sprinkler fluid is flowable for cooling the heat exchanger, and a channel structure fluidically incorporated in the sprinkler circuit. The heat exchanger may include an air inlet surface, an air outlet surface, and a plurality of cooling tubes. The coolant may be flowable through the heat exchanger via the plurality of cooling tubes. Air may be flowable through the heat exchanger from the air inlet surface to the air outlet surface. The channel structure may include a plurality of channels, which may each include a plurality of outlet nozzles via which the sprinkler fluid is appliable to the plurality of cooling tubes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 58/33 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling fuel cells for controlling the temperature of fuel cells, e.g. by controlling the electric load by cooling
  • F28D 3/02 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium flows in a continuous film, or trickles freel with tubular conduits
  • F28D 1/053 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being straight

97.

STATIONARY FLOOR ASSEMBLY FOR AN INDUCTIVE CHARGING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023052235
Publication Number 2023/186365
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-31
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Himmer, Thomas
  • Schroth, Holger
  • Steinbach, Martin

Abstract

The present invention relates to a stationary floor assembly (1), - having a housing (12) which has a floor (14) and is spaced apart in a spacing direction (5) from an underlying surface (31), - having at least one flat coil (6) which is arranged in the housing (12) and has a conductor (7), - having a core arrangement (8) which has at least one core body (9) which has a central region (10) and at least one edge region (11), - wherein at least one support (15) is provided which is arranged within the central region (10) of an associated core body (9) and connects the core arrangement (8) and the floor (14) in a heat-transmitting manner, - wherein the at least one support (15) penetrates the floor (14) and supports the housing (12) on the underlying surface (31), - wherein a cooling air duct (16) runs below the floor (14), in particular between the floor (14) and the underlying surface (31). By this means, an arrangement of the supports (15) that does not have an adverse effect on a magnetic field, and improved cooling are possible.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/12 - Inductive energy transfer
  • B60L 53/302 - Cooling of charging equipment
  • H01F 27/02 - Casings
  • H01F 27/10 - Liquid cooling
  • H01F 38/14 - Inductive couplings
  • H01F 27/08 - Cooling; Ventilating
  • H02J 50/12 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling of the resonant type
  • H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power

98.

STATIONARY INDUCTION CHARGING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023054434
Publication Number 2023/186408
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-22
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Himmer, Thomas
  • Lämmle, Christopher
  • Schroth, Holger
  • Steinbach, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a stationary induction charging device (1) for an inductive vehicle charging system (3) for charging a battery of a battery electric vehicle, comprising - at least one coil (2) for generating an electromagnetic alternating field, which extends in a plane running perpendicular to the height direction (Z) of the induction charging device (1) and which is formed with electrical conductors designed as strands (4), - a strand carrier structure (5) made of plastic for positioning the strands (4), in which structure the strands (4) are at least partially embedded, - a cooling plate structure (6) made of plastic which extends perpendicular to the height direction (Z) below the strands (4) with respect to the height direction (Z), and in which structure a cooling channel system (8) having a plurality of cooling channels (9) for conducting a coolant is formed, - a plurality of magnetic field-guiding guide plates (7) which are made of a soft-magnetic material, extend perpendicular to the height direction (Z) and are arranged between the strands (4) and the cooling channels (9) with respect to the height direction (Z). The thermal and electrical efficiency can be improved when the guide plates (7) are at least partially embedded in the strand carrier structure (5) and/or in the cooling plate structure (6).

IPC Classes  ?

99.

STATIONARY INDUCTIVE CHARGING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023057240
Publication Number 2023/186631
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-21
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Feldhaus, Georg
  • Hirsch, Stefan
  • Lämmle, Christopher
  • Himmer, Thomas
  • Schroth, Holger
  • Steinbach, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a stationary inductive charging device (1) for a vehicle charging system, comprising a coil unit (15) which has at least one electrically energizable induction coil (5) for generating a magnetic alternating field. The inductive charging device additionally comprises an electric inverter (7), which is electrically connected to the power electronics, for converting an electric direct current into an electric alternating current, by means of which the induction coil (5) can be electrically energized via the power electronics (6). The inductive charging device additionally comprises power electronics (6) for providing an electric direct current to the electric inverter (7). According to the invention, the inductive charging device comprises a cooling device (10) that has a cooling circuit, through which a cooling medium can flow, for cooling the inductive charging device components (4) which produce waste heat during operation, i.e. the coil unit (15) or the induction coil (5), the power electronics (6), and the inverter (7). At least the inductive coil unit (15) and the cooling device (10) are thermally coupled together in order to cool the coil unit (15) and are additionally constructed in a modular manner so as to be installable independently of one another and in a mutually spaced manner, in particular on an installation base (31) or on an installation wall (32).

IPC Classes  ?

100.

INDUCTIVE CHARGING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023057242
Publication Number 2023/186632
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-21
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Feldhaus, Georg
  • Himmer, Thomas
  • Hirsch, Stefan
  • Lämmle, Christopher
  • Schroth, Holger
  • Steinbach, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a stationary inductive charging device (1) for a vehicle charging system, comprising a housing (2) which at least partly surrounds a housing interior (3). The inductive charging device additionally comprises a resonator (5) which is arranged in the housing interior (3), said resonator comprising at least one electrically energizable induction coil and first power electronics (6) that are arranged in the housing interior (3) and are electrically connected to the induction coil, which is arranged in the resonator (5). The inductive charging device additionally comprises second power electronics (7), which are arranged in the housing interior (3), for converting an electric supply current into an electric alternating current, by means of which the induction coil arranged in the resonator (5) can be electrically energized. The inductive charging device (1) additionally comprises a cooling device (10) for discharging the exhaust heat accumulating in the housing interior (3) during the operation of the inductive charging device (1). The cooling device (1) comprises at least one coolant path (11) which is formed in the housing interior (3) and through which a cooling medium (K) can flow. Said exhaust heat is absorbed by the cooling medium (K) and is discharged out of the housing interior (3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/122 - Circuits or methods for driving the primary coil, i.e. supplying electric power to the coil
  • B60L 53/302 - Cooling of charging equipment
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