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1.

FASTENING ASSEMBLY FOR SCREW-FREE AND THEFT-PROOF FASTENING OF AN EXTERNAL ATTACHMENT TO A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19436730
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-30
First Publication Date 2026-09-17
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Engelmann, Philipp
  • Berdel, Pascal
  • Byckov, Jekaterina
  • Lintl, Rupert
  • Scheibner, Sebastian

Abstract

A fastening assembly for screw-free and theft-proof fastening of an external attachment to a motor vehicle. The external attachment includes multiple fixing elements which are intended to engage behind an opening edge of a fastening opening formed on the motor vehicle. The external attachment can be fastened from the outside by placing it on the fastening opening. The fixing elements engage in the fastening opening, and then displacing it, so the fixing elements engage behind the opening edge. The external attachment includes a locking element that prevents the fastened external attachment from being pushed back and is only unlockable from the inside.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 5/06 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips
  • B60R 13/04 - Ornamental or guard stripsOrnamental inscriptive devices

2.

Method for opening a trunk lid of a motor vehicle

      
Application Number 19562392
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-03-10
First Publication Date 2026-09-17
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Stas, Paul

Abstract

A method of opening a trunk lid of a motor vehicle may include detecting a touch of a user by a detection device arranged on or in an emblem of the trunk lid. Furthermore, the trunk lid is unlocked and the emblem is illuminated depending on the detected touch, such that the trunk lid is opened in an automated manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05F 15/75 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects responsive to the weight or other physical contact of a person or object

3.

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

      
Application Number 18872369
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-01
First Publication Date 2026-09-17
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Treffer, Ulrich

Abstract

A method for operating a motor vehicle which has at least two axles, a braking system with at least four wheel brakes, which are arranged on a front axle and a rear axle, and which has a data processing device. A braking force distribution is specified by the data processing device. A front braking force component for the front wheel brakes and a rear braking force component for the rear wheel brakes are specified by the braking force distribution, and the braking force distribution is adapted to improve the NVH characteristics of the motor vehicle if it is determined by means of the data processing device that a specified condition is fulfilled for an acoustically perceptible release of a tension in the motor vehicle. The braking force distribution is adjusted by reducing the front braking force and increasing the rear braking force.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60T 8/26 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force characterised by producing differential braking between front and rear wheels
  • B60T 8/171 - Detecting parameters used in the regulationMeasuring values used in the regulation
  • B60T 8/172 - Determining control parameters used in the regulation, e.g. by calculations involving measured or detected parameters
  • B60T 8/58 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration responsive to speed and another condition or to plural speed conditions

4.

Motorcycle

      
Application Number 30006591
Grant Number D1147882
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-06-03
First Publication Date 2026-09-15
Grant Date 2026-09-15
Owner DUCATI MOTOR HOLDING S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Pardeshi, Akshay Sunil

5.

SQ9

      
Application Number 1937050
Status Registered
Filing Date 2026-04-17
Registration Date 2026-04-17
Owner AUDI Aktiengesellschaft (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles

Goods & Services

Vehicles, parts and fittings for vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water.

6.

PIVOTING OF A MOVABLE DOOR LEAF OF A VEHICLE DOOR

      
Application Number 19439883
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-05
First Publication Date 2026-09-10
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Peter, Markus

Abstract

A movable door leaf of a vehicle door. An electric drive device is activated to influence the pivoting of the door leaf, at least partially, between an open position and a closed position, depending on an actuating force exerted on the door leaf. When the drive device is activated, an obstacle detection device is also activated to detect obstacles in a predetermined pivot range of the door leaf. When an obstacle is detected in the pivot range, an object classification algorithm is performed using the obstacle detection device to identify the object class of the detected obstacle. Depending on the identified object class, a collision avoidance measure is initiated by the obstacle detection device to limit an unwanted collision with the detected obstacle when pivoting the door leaf.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05F 15/40 - Safety devices, e.g. detection of obstructions or end positions
  • E05F 15/611 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings

7.

PIVOTING A MOVABLE DOOR LEAF OF A VEHICLE DOOR

      
Application Number 19442285
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-07
First Publication Date 2026-09-10
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Peter, Markus

Abstract

A movable door leaf of a vehicle door. Depending on an actuating force exerted on the door leaf, an electric drive device is activated to influence the pivoting of the door leaf between an open position and a closed position. When influencing the pivoting of the door leaf, a movement characteristic of the door leaf is detected depending on the actuating force and compared with a predetermined movement characteristic. The predetermined movement characteristic replicates the operating force of an operator for the manual pivoting of the door leaf. Depending on the comparison result, an obstacle detection device is activated to detect obstacles within a predetermined pivoting region of the door leaf. When an obstacle is detected in the pivoting region, a collision avoidance measure is initiated by the obstacle detection device to limit an unwanted collision with the detected obstacle when the door leaf pivots.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05F 15/40 - Safety devices, e.g. detection of obstructions or end positions
  • E05F 15/611 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings

8.

Radiator grille for vehicle

      
Application Number 30013098
Grant Number D1146724
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-07-15
First Publication Date 2026-09-08
Grant Date 2026-09-08
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Hirzel, Jakob

9.

ILLUMINATING DEVICE FOR THE INTERIOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19159959
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-01
First Publication Date 2026-09-03
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Benliyan, Sarkis
  • Gastl, Andreas

Abstract

An illuminating device is provided for an interior of a motor vehicle, such as for a trim part and/or a backrest of a seat. The illuminating device includes a passive lighting element which defines an outer lighting surface having a light-emission direction; and at least two light sources which can be switched differently; wherein a first light source shines through the lighting element in the light-emission direction for illumination, and wherein, in order to define the lighting surface, the lighting element is translucent in the light-emission direction in at least one region defining a first lighting pattern and is reflective in at least one region defining a second lighting pattern. A second light source is provided for illuminating the outside of the lighting element such that light from the second light source that hits the lighting element from the outside is reflected in the light-emission direction by the reflective region.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60Q 3/60 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects
  • B60Q 3/233 - SeatsArm restsHead rests
  • B60Q 3/54 - Lighting devices embedded in interior trim, e.g. in roof liners
  • B60Q 3/80 - CircuitsControl arrangements

10.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE SLIP OF THE REAR WHEEL OF A MOTORCYCLE

      
Application Number IB2026051318
Publication Number 2026/180902
Status In Force
Filing Date 2026-02-11
Publication Date 2026-09-03
Owner
  • DUCATI MOTOR HOLDING S.P.A. (Italy)
  • POLITECNICO DI MILANO (Italy)
Inventor
  • Sette, Davide
  • Belosi, Giorgio
  • Di Piazza, Simone
  • Panzani, Giulio
  • Radrizzani, Stefano
  • Savaresi, Sergio Matteo
  • Specchia, Simone

Abstract

A method and a system for controlling the slip of a rear wheel of a motorcycle, the latter comprising a chassis with which there is associated said rear wheel, a front wheel and carrying a vehicle engine controlled by an electronic control unit (80), and a gear assembly for transferring the motion from the engine to the rear wheel. There is provided for indirectly controlling the slip of the rear wheel, without detecting the rotation velocity of the front wheel, by using data provided members associated with the engine and in particular with a secondary shaft of the gear assembly of the vehicle, such data being analysed by a control unit (10) which dialogues with the electronic control unit (80) which acts on the torque generated by the engine, limiting it, when said data show a slip of the rear wheel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 28/16 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the vehicle responsive to, or preventing, spinning or skidding of wheels
  • B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle
  • F02D 41/10 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions for acceleration

11.

RSQ5

      
Application Number 1935612
Status Registered
Filing Date 2026-08-04
Registration Date 2026-08-04
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 14 - Precious metals and their alloys; jewelry; time-keeping instruments
  • 20 - Furniture and decorative products

Goods & Services

Vehicles, parts and fittings for vehicles; radiator grilles for vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land. Precious metals and their alloys; jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments; cases for watches [presentation]; all the afore-mentioned goods for use in or in connection with automobiles. Emblems, not of metal, for vehicles.

12.

DISPLAY SYSTEM

      
Application Number 19159582
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-19
First Publication Date 2026-09-03
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Thomas, Werner
  • Lendle, Reiner

Abstract

A display system for a vehicle is disclosed, and may include a display field, a controllable optical screen, and a control device. The device optical screen may be arranged on and/or in front of the display field. The display field may be configured to represent a display content. The control device may be configured to control the screen by way of signals. The screen may be configured to selectively represent a design which at least partially covers the display field based at least in part on the signals provided by the control device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09G 3/34 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source

13.

Motorcycle rear fork

      
Application Number 29954014
Grant Number D1145634
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-25
First Publication Date 2026-09-01
Grant Date 2026-09-01
Owner DUCATI MOTOR HOLDING S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Amato, Andrea
  • Ciacci, Pierluigi
  • Di Piazza, Simone
  • Giacomelli Neri, Giulio

14.

Vehicle rear bumper

      
Application Number 30015255
Grant Number D1145641
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-07-28
First Publication Date 2026-09-01
Grant Date 2026-09-01
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Heyde, Sascha

15.

HOLDING DEVICE FOR A HOOK OF A LUGGAGE NET IN A MOTOR VEHICLE AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19436501
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-30
First Publication Date 2026-08-27
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Käthler, Maximilian

Abstract

A holding device for a motor vehicle, to which a hook of a luggage net for the motor vehicle can be attached. The holding device includes a base part and a cover part, the cover part is held on the base part and covers the base part at least in regions. The base part has a receiving region into which the hook of the luggage net can be inserted. The cover part has a holding web which surrounds at least in regions a passage opening formed in the cover part. To secure the luggage net to the holding device, the holding web can be engaged from behind by the hook of the luggage net.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 5/04 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at rear of vehicle
  • B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for

16.

VEHICLE WITH AN AUXILIARY AXLE

      
Application Number 19543686
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-02-18
First Publication Date 2026-08-27
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Lindner, Marko

Abstract

A vehicle is disclosed, and may include a main drive axle, an auxiliary axle, and at least one multi-plate clutch. The auxiliary axle may include a wheel hub, a cardan shaft, and at least one of a transmission and an electric motor. The cardan shaft may be mechanically connected to the at least one of the transmission and the electric motor. The at least one multi-plate clutch may be arranged between the wheel hub and the cardan shaft. The multi-plate clutch may be configured to selectively couple and decouple the auxiliary axle, such that the cardan shaft and the at least one of the transmission and the electric motor are stationary in a decoupled state. The multi-plate clutch may be configured to be operated with a slip in the decoupled state, such that no torque is transmitted by the multi-plate clutch in the decoupled state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 23/08 - Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for for changing number of driven wheels
  • B60W 10/02 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of driveline clutches

17.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A DRIVE DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND CORRESPONDING DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number 19162263
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-01
First Publication Date 2026-08-27
Owner AUDI Aktiengesellschaft (Germany)
Inventor
  • Rieger, Thomas
  • Becker, Mario
  • Deck, Matthias
  • Stefan, Joachim

Abstract

A method for operating a drive device for a motor vehicle, the drive device has an exhaust-gas-generating drive unit, and by an exhaust gas probe an exhaust gas value describing a composition of the exhaust gas is determined, and for a plurality of systems of the drive device a state value describing the state of the respective system is determined, in each case as part of a system diagnosis. For each of the plurality of systems, it is defined in at least one system defect data set whether a system defect of the respective system affects the exhaust gas value. If the exhaust gas value departs from an exhaust gas range, the system defect data sets are put on a checklist of system defect data sets to be checked, and then, those system defect data sets for which the exhaust gas value is not affected are removed from the checklist.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02D 41/22 - Safety or indicating devices for abnormal conditions
  • F02D 41/14 - Introducing closed-loop corrections

18.

Radiator grille for vehicle

      
Application Number 30015250
Grant Number D1144074
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-07-28
First Publication Date 2026-08-25
Grant Date 2026-08-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Heyde, Sascha

19.

STORAGE FOR MOBILE PHONES IN A VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19471176
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-17
First Publication Date 2026-08-20
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Hélot, Jacques

Abstract

A storage for mobile phones in a vehicle. A coupling box in which two coupling regions are formed, each for a mobile phone, and a separating device, the two coupling regions are each associated with a vehicle seat and are arranged within the field of vision of occupants on the two vehicle seats. The separating device includes a movable separating wall which can be extended from a retracted storage position, in which both coupling regions and screens of mobile phones stored therein are visible to both occupants, into a separating position, in which the occupants can only see one coupling region associated with their vehicle seat and one screen of a mobile phone stored therein, as well as to a vehicle with at least one such storage for mobile phones.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
  • B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for

20.

MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR CLOSING SYSTEM AND METHOD

      
Application Number 19530607
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-02-05
First Publication Date 2026-08-20
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hladik, Jürgen
  • Hoferer, Harald
  • Schwantner, Bernhard

Abstract

A motor vehicle door closing system includes a body, a door, a signaling unit, an emergency power source, a power source, an electrical control unit, a control, and a closing unit. The closing unit has a rotary latch and a locking bar. The locking bar is located on the body and the rotary latch is in the door. The rotary latch has a receiving region designed to complement the locking bar. The power source and the emergency power source are connected to the electrical control unit. The electrical control unit controls the rotary latch. In the passive state, the receiving region has a distance to the locking bar. The closing unit is designed in an unlocked state such that the locking bar is arranged in the receiving region and movement of the locking bar into the passive state is possible. The rotary latch has a closed position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 81/62 - Control of actuators for opening or closing of a circuit depending on electrical parameters, e.g. increase of motor current
  • E05B 81/04 - Electrical
  • E05B 81/80 - Electrical circuits characterised by the power supplyEmergency power operation

21.

DRIVER MONITORING DEVICE, VEHICLE, METHOD, PROGRAM CODE AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

      
Application Number 19545546
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-02-20
First Publication Date 2026-08-20
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bruckhuber, Michael
  • Idelevitch, Vladimir

Abstract

A driver monitoring device for a vehicle may include a camera device and a control device. The camera device is configured to detect a detection area of a vehicle cabin of the vehicle and to send camera data to the control device. The control device is configured to check a current degree of automation of the vehicle and, if a specific degree of automation is present, to check the vehicle driver in the camera data for meeting a vehicle driver attentiveness criteria, and if at least a minimum number of vehicle driver attentiveness criteria are met, to establish a vehicle driver attentiveness and otherwise to determine that the vehicle driver attentiveness is not present. A vehicle driver attentiveness criteria may include a finger gesture of the vehicle driver being detected by the control device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
  • B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
  • G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
  • G06V 40/20 - Movements or behaviour, e.g. gesture recognition

22.

INTERIOR LINING FOR A TRUNK LID OF A VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19447114
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-13
First Publication Date 2026-08-20
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Käthler, Maximilian

Abstract

An interior lining for a vehicle trunk lid with a lining base body and a storage compartment for a warning triangle. The storage compartment is partially bounded on the outside by the lining base body and is open toward a front side of the lining base body. The interior lining is provided with a push button which is designed and/or suitable for a warning triangle inserted into the storage compartment to be held in the storage compartment by the push button in a locked position of the push button, preferably a projection of the push button.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 7/02 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in a separate luggage compartment
  • B60Q 7/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of portable emergency signal devices on vehicles
  • B60R 13/01 - Liners for load platforms or load compartments
  • B62D 25/12 - Parts or details thereof

23.

Car, including toy car, motor car, replica car and scale model car

      
Application Number 29957918
Grant Number D1142029
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-16
First Publication Date 2026-08-18
Grant Date 2026-08-18
Owner AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Borkert, Mitja

24.

BODY ARRANGEMENT WITH IMPROVED PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION AND VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19395601
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-11-20
First Publication Date 2026-08-13
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Vogelsang, Enrico
  • Scherle, Kathrin
  • Teichmann, Christian

Abstract

A body arrangement for a vehicle includes at least one fender and at least one attachment part. The at least one fender and the at least one attachment part are connected to a vehicle-side structure. The fender has at least one hazardous region through which a risk of injury can be created in the event of an accident, and the at least one attachment part is arranged next to the hazardous region of the at least one fender. A connection is formed between the at least one attachment part and the at least one fender.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 21/34 - Protecting non-occupants of a vehicle, e.g. pedestrians
  • B60Q 1/04 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights

25.

PROTECTIVE HELMET

      
Application Number IB2026051053
Publication Number 2026/167563
Status In Force
Filing Date 2026-02-04
Publication Date 2026-08-13
Owner DUCATI MOTOR HOLDING S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor
  • De Vito, Andrea
  • Pierantoni, Andrea
  • Roncatti, Matteo
  • Malaspina, Carlo Edoardo
  • Fricano, Antonio

Abstract

A protective helmet (1), for protecting the head of a driver of a vehicle, comprises: a protective enclosure (10), comprising a head portion (PT), including an upper portion (101), configured to protect an upper part of the head; a rear portion (102), configured to protect a rear part of the head; a pair of side portions (103), connected to the rear portion (102) and to the upper portion (101) and configured to protect respective side parts of the head; a lighting element (11), associated with the protective enclosure (10) and configured to emit a light beam; a control unit (12), constrained to the protective enclosure (10) and configured to receive control signals (121) from a control terminal, generate command signals (122), representative of light beam features, and send the command signals (122) to the lighting element (11); a power supply (13), constrained to the protective enclosure (10) and configured to electrically supply the lighting element (11) and the control unit (12). The control unit (12) is arranged on the head portion (PT).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A42B 3/04 - Parts, details or accessories of helmets

26.

CLUTCH ACTUATING DEVICE FOR A MOTORCYCLE AND ACTUATION METHOD THEREFOR

      
Application Number IB2026051145
Publication Number 2026/167610
Status In Force
Filing Date 2026-02-06
Publication Date 2026-08-13
Owner DUCATI MOTOR HOLDING S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Gobbi, Marcello
  • Di Piazza, Simone

Abstract

An actuating device (1) for actuating a clutch (FR) for a motorcycle comprises: a containment body (10); an electric actuator (2), constrained to the containment body (10) and including a drive member (21 ), rotating about an axis of rotation (A); a linear control actuator (5) including a fixed portion (52), constrained to the containment body (10), and a movable portion (51), slidable with respect to the fixed portion (52) along a first actuation axis (AT1); a transformation assembly (4), configured to transform a rotation of the drive member (21) into a displacement of the movable portion (51) along the first actuation axis (AT1); a transmission assembly (3), connected to the electric actuator (2) to transmit a rotation of the drive member (21) to the transformation assembly (4). The first actuation axis (AT1) is coaxial to the axis of rotation (A) of the electric actuator (2). The speed of rotation of the rotating member (41 ) is lower than the speed of rotation of the drive member (21).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16D 23/12 - Mechanical clutch-actuating mechanisms arranged outside the clutch as such
  • F16D 28/00 - Electrically-actuated clutches
  • F16D 29/00 - Clutches or systems of clutches involving both fluid and magnetic or both fluid and electric actuation
  • F16D 48/00 - External control of clutches
  • F16D 121/24 - Electric or magnetic using motors
  • F16D 125/40 - Screw-and-nut
  • F16D 125/50 - Rotating members in mutual engagement with parallel non-stationary axes, e.g. planetary gearing

27.

REVUELTO SV

      
Serial Number 50037635
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-08-07
Owner Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 28 - Games; toys; sports equipment

Goods & Services

Cars; Electric cars; Wheel trims; Automobile tyres; Spray prevention flaps for vehicles; Motor car convertible tops; Steering wheels for vehicles; Anti-theft devices for vehicles; Bumpers for automobiles; Horns for motor cars; Automobile bodies; Car seats; Automobile engines; Motor racing cars; Automobile chassis; Shock absorbers for automobiles; Upholstery for automobiles; Electric motors for motor cars; Autonomous cars; Wheel rims [for automobiles]; Automobiles and structural parts therefor; Racing seats for automobiles; Interior trim parts of automobiles; Automatic gearboxes for motor cars; Gear shifts for automobiles; Powerboats; Cycle cars; Bicycles; Electric vehicles; Hybrid cars; Brakes for motor cars; Disc brake pads for land vehicles; Spoilers for vehicles; Spoilers for water vehicles; Spoilers for land vehicles; Air flow spoilers for vehicles; Spoilers for air vehicles; Hydraulic brake pressure regulators for vehicles; Aerodynamic attachments for vehicle bodies; Self-balancing boards; Civilian drones; Camera drones; Delivery drones; Push scooters [vehicles]; Motorized and non-motorized scooters for personal transportation; Folding bikes; Electric bicycles; Sports bicycles; Racing bicycles; Children's bicycles; Mountain bikes; Bicycle frames; Engines for bicycles; Motorcycles; Folding electric bicycles; Electrically operated wheelchairs; Wheelchairs; Yachts; Water scooters; Electric one wheel scooters; Motorised scooters for the disabled and those with mobility difficulties; Jet boats; Ships; Inflatable boats Toy cars; Scale model vehicles; Toy pedal cars; Toy vehicle tracks; Kits of parts [sold complete] for making toy model cars; Radio controlled toy model cars; Sports equipment; Arcade games; Sports games; Electronic games; Electronic hand-held game units; Racing car games; Hand-held electronic games; Electronic educational game machines for children; Toys, games, and playthings; Jigsaw puzzles; Drones [toys]; Scooters [toys]; Toy bicycles; Toy boats; Skis; Monoskis; Snowboards; Ski bindings and parts therefor; Ski sticks; Bindings for snowboards; Elbow guards for sports; Shin guards for sports; Knee guards for sports

28.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A RANGE EXTENDER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, CORRESPONDING CONTROL DEVICE AND CORRESPONDING MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19462815
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-28
First Publication Date 2026-08-06
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Winkelmeyr, Felix

Abstract

A method for operating a range extender of a motor vehicle is disclosed and may include , generating a drive torque by a traction motor of the motor vehicle using electrical energy stored in an energy storage device of the motor vehicle, charging the energy storage device by operation of an internal combustion engine of a range extender using a fossil fuel and by use of a generator of the range extender, determining or recording a route plan relating to a route to be taken during a journey with the motor vehicle before or at a start of the journey, determining an operating plan relating to the charging of the energy storage device during the journey by way of the range extender based on the route plan, and executing the journey while implementing the operating plan. The traction motor may be configured as an electrical machine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 20/12 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand using control strategies taking into account route information
  • B60K 6/46 - Series type
  • B60L 50/62 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries by batteries charged by engine-driven generators, e.g. series hybrid electric vehicles charged by low-power generators primarily intended to support the batteries, e.g. range extenders
  • B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
  • B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
  • B60W 10/26 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of energy storage means for electrical energy, e.g. batteries or capacitors
  • B60W 20/13 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand in order to stay within battery power input or output limitsControlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand in order to prevent overcharging or battery depletion
  • B60W 20/16 - Control strategies specially adapted for achieving a particular effect for reducing engine exhaust emissions
  • B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

29.

REVUELTO SV

      
Application Number 019405814
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-08-06
Owner Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 28 - Games; toys; sports equipment

Goods & Services

Cars; Electric cars; Wheel trims; Automobile tyres; Spray prevention flaps for vehicles; Motor car convertible tops; Steering wheels for vehicles; Anti-theft devices for vehicles; Bumpers for automobiles; Horns for motor cars; Automobile bodies; Car seats; Automobile engines; Motor racing cars; Automobile chassis; Shock absorbers for automobiles; Upholstery for automobiles; Electric motors for motor cars; Autonomous cars; Wheel rims [for automobiles]; Automobiles and structural parts therefor; Racing seats for automobiles; Interior trim parts of automobiles; Automatic gearboxes for motor cars; Gear shifts for automobiles; Powerboats; Cycle cars; Bicycles; Electric vehicles; Hybrid cars; Brakes for motor cars; Disc brake pads for land vehicles; Spoilers for vehicles; Spoilers for water vehicles; Spoilers for land vehicles; Air flow spoilers for vehicles; Spoilers for air vehicles; Hydraulic brake pressure regulators for vehicles; Aerodynamic attachments for vehicle bodies; Self-balancing boards; Civilian drones; Camera drones; Delivery drones; Push scooters [vehicles]; Motorized and non-motorized scooters for personal transportation; Folding bikes; Electric bicycles; Sports bicycles; Racing bicycles; Children's bicycles; Mountain bikes; Bicycle frames; Engines for bicycles; Motorcycles; Folding electric bicycles; Electrically operated wheelchairs; Wheelchairs; Yachts; Water scooters; Electric one wheel scooters; Motorised scooters for the disabled and those with mobility difficulties; Jet boats; Ships; Inflatable boats. Toy cars; Scale model vehicles; Toy pedal cars; Toy vehicle tracks; Kits of parts [sold complete] for making toy model cars; Radio controlled toy model cars; Sports equipment; Arcade games; Sports games; Electronic games; Electronic hand-held game units; Racing car games; Hand-held electronic games; Electronic educational game machines for children; Toys, games, and playthings; Jigsaw puzzles; Drones [toys]; Scooters [toys]; Toy bicycles; Toy boats; Skis; Monoskis; Snowboards; Ski bindings and parts therefor; Ski sticks; Bindings for snowboards; Elbow guards for sports; Shin guards for sports; Knee guards for sports.

30.

ROTOR FOR A SEPARATELY EXCITED ELECTRIC MACHINE, SEPARATELY EXCITED ELECTRIC MACHINE, MOTOR VEHICLE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A ROTOR FOR A SEPARATELY EXCITED ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number 19462813
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-28
First Publication Date 2026-08-06
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Uhlmann, Philipp
  • Weber, Korbinian

Abstract

Rotor for a separately excited electric machine, having a plurality of coils for generating a rotor magnetic field, wherein each coil has two wire ends via which the respective coil is electrically contacted, wherein the rotor comprises a printed circuit board which has a first through-hole and a plurality of second through-holes, wherein the first through-hole of the printed circuit board is penetrated by a rotor shaft extending along an axis of rotation of the rotor, wherein the wire ends of the coils are each guided through one of the second through-holes of the printed circuit board, so that at least one section of the respective wire end emerges from a side of the printed circuit board facing away from the coils, wherein the wire ends of the respective coil are connected to separate conductive sections of the printed circuit board.

IPC Classes  ?

31.

ROTOR ARRANGEMENT FOR A WHEEL HUB MOTOR

      
Application Number 19530136
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-02-04
First Publication Date 2026-08-06
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Klinger, Thomas

Abstract

A rotor arrangement is disclosed, and may include at least two rotor windings, at least two rotor cores, and a rim having an axis of rotation. The at least two rotor windings and the at least two rotor cores are configured to conduct a magnetic flux, and such that the magnetic flux can be induced into the at least two rotor cores by the at least two rotor windings. Each rotor core of the at least two rotor cores has a first end and a second end. The first ends of the at least two rotor cores and the rotor windings may be arranged in a region of the axis of rotation of the rim. Each rotor core of the at least two rotor cores may extend radially and/or axially from the respective first end along a contour of the rim. Further disclosed are a rim, a wheel hub motor and a vehicle having such a rotor arrangement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/26 - Rotor cores with slots for windings
  • H02K 1/16 - Stator cores with slots for windings
  • 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

32.

RSQ5

      
Application Number 249888500
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-08-04
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles

Goods & Services

(1) Automobiles, parts and fittings for automobiles; radiator grilles for automobiles.

33.

Motor vehicle

      
Application Number 29985440
Grant Number D1138887
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-16
First Publication Date 2026-08-04
Grant Date 2026-08-04
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor D'Amore, Francesco

34.

Motor vehicle

      
Application Number 29985453
Grant Number D1138888
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-16
First Publication Date 2026-08-04
Grant Date 2026-08-04
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Huerta Martinez, Juan Carlos

35.

Motor vehicle

      
Application Number 30000280
Grant Number D1138882
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-21
First Publication Date 2026-08-04
Grant Date 2026-08-04
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Huerta Martinez, Juan Carlos
  • Lamberty, Frank

36.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN INTERCELL COOLING ELEMENT WITH SWELLING COMPENSATION

      
Application Number 19442411
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-07
First Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lorenz, Carsten
  • Main, Eduard

Abstract

A method for manufacturing an intercell cooling element with swelling compensation, includes steps of providing two metallic, in particular aluminum alloy, half-shell elements, each of which has a closed channel structure on its inner sides; aligning the half-shell elements so that the inner sides face each other, and positioning one compression insert between the half-shell elements; and connecting the half-shell elements by joining them together along their edge sections.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/6557 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange arranged between the cells
  • B23P 17/04 - Metal-working operations, not covered by a single other subclass or another group in this subclass characterised by the nature of the material involved or the kind of product independently of its shape
  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold

37.

MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING A FRONT AXLE DRIVABLE VIA A DRIVE ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number 19453943
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-20
First Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kohn, Bernhard
  • Lindner, Marko
  • Meixner, Christian
  • Weber, Korbinian

Abstract

A motor vehicle is disclosed, and may include a front axle configured to be driven via a drive arrangement, a power supply device, and a coolant and/or lubricant supply device. The drive arrangement may include a first electric motor, a first gearbox, a first drive hub coupled to the first electric motor, a second electric motor, a second gearbox, and a second drive hub coupled to the second electric motor. The power supply device and the coolant and/or lubricant supply device may be arranged in a common structural unit. The first electric motor and/or the first gearbox may be connected to the coolant and/or lubricant line supply device via a first coolant and/or lubricant supply line arrangement, and the second electric motor and/or the second gearbox may be connected to the coolant and/or lubricant supply device via a second coolant and/or lubricant supply line arrangement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
  • B60K 17/04 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing
  • B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units

38.

MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING AN ELECTRIC ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE AND A RANGE EXTENDER, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19454181
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-20
First Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Winkelmeyr, Felix

Abstract

A motor vehicle is disclosed, and may include an electrical energy storage device configured to store electrical energy, a range extender, a primary drive axle, a secondary drive axle, a primary electric machine configured to generate a primary drive torque by use of electrical energy stored in the electrical energy storage device, and a secondary electric machine configured to generate a secondary drive torque by use of the electrical energy stored in the electrical energy storage device. The range extender may include an internal combustion engine and a generator. The motor vehicle may be configured such that the primary drive torque is transmitted to the primary drive axle and the secondary drive torque is transmitted to the secondary drive axle. The energy storage device may be configured to be charged by way of operation of the internal combustion engine and the generator. The secondary electric machine may form the generator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 6/448 - Electrical distribution type
  • B60K 6/442 - Series-parallel switching type
  • B60L 50/62 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries by batteries charged by engine-driven generators, e.g. series hybrid electric vehicles charged by low-power generators primarily intended to support the batteries, e.g. range extenders

39.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19462797
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-28
First Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Böckenhoff, Paul
  • Gummer, Alexander

Abstract

A method of operating an electric vehicle is disclosed, and may include detecting an extreme operating situation or an imminent extreme operating situation of the electric vehicle requiring a temperature-induced power limitation of at least one constituent for a drive of the electric vehicle or a temperature-induced power reduction of the at least one constituent, and evaporating a cryogenic coolant in an evaporator heat exchanger unit, such that a temperature of primary coolant flowing through a coolant circuit is maintained or lowered below a threshold value, such that the power limitation or the power reduction of the at least one constituent is suppressed. The at least one constituent and the evaporator heat exchanger unit may be fluid-mechanically integrated. The evaporator heat exchanger unit may be configured to be fluid-mechanically connected to a tank configured to hold the cryogenic coolant.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 11/04 - Arrangement or mounting of radiators, radiator shutters, or radiator blinds

40.

CABLE HARNESS AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE

      
Application Number 19462878
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-28
First Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Störmer, Markus

Abstract

A cable harness with at least one electrical conductor is provided which has an electrically conductive core conductor, an electrically non-conductive sheath surrounding the respective electrically conductive core conductor on an outer circumference thereof, and an electrically conductive conductor shield surrounding the electrically non-conductive sheath; at least one electrically conductive plate which has at least one insertion hole through which the electrical conductor is routed, a first projection which projects from an edge of the insertion hole, at least one fastening hole for receiving a fastener by way of which the plate is able to be fastened to an object, and a second projection which projects from an edge of the fastening hole; at least one fastening element which fastens a section of the conductor shield folded over to an outer circumferential surface of the first projection to the first projection; and a plastic body which encloses the at least one electrically conductive plate on an outside thereof, wherein the outer circumferential surface of the first projection and a region of the second projection protrude from the plastic body. A method for manufacturing a cable harness is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric

41.

HEAD-UP DISPLAY HAVING A COMBINED DISPLAY REGION

      
Application Number 19140660
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-18
First Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner
  • VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
  • AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wall, Christian
  • Schröder, Heiko

Abstract

A head-up display for a motor vehicle may include an image-generating unit to provide a first image half and a second image half of an image. The first image half is based on a light having a first polarization and the second image half is based on a light having a second polarization. The first image half can be projected by a first optical unit onto a first partial surface, and the first optical unit is transmissive for the second image half and reflective for the first image half. The second image half can be projected by a second optical unit onto a second partial surface and the second optical unit is arranged behind the first optical unit in relation to a beam path of the first and second image halves.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
  • B60K 35/231 - Head-up displays [HUD] characterised by their arrangement or structure for integration into vehicles

42.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR GENERATING HEATING POWER IN A VEHICLE WITH AN ELECTRIC DRIVE

      
Application Number 19461518
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-27
First Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Heber, Sebastian
  • Helling, Lars

Abstract

A method of generating heating power in a vehicle with an electric drive, for example, including an induction machine. The method includes: detecting a heating power demand by a controller of the vehicle, generating heat by increasing main magnetic flux in the electric drive beyond a predetermined loss-optimal operation, and transferring the heat to a thermal heating system by way of a heat exchanger.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • B60H 1/03 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived from the propulsion plant and from a source other than the propulsion plant
  • H02P 29/62 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive for raising the temperature of the motor

43.

ARRANGEMENT FOR EXTENDING THE RANGE OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19462824
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-28
First Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Böckenhoff, Paul
  • Gummer, Alexander

Abstract

An arrangement for extending the range of an electric vehicle is disclosed, and may include a generator module configured to generate electrical energy, at least one tank module configured to provide a fuel for the generator module, and at least one control unit configured to control and/or regulate the generator module. The generator module and the tank module may be configured to be used for extending the range in the electric vehicle and may be connected to the electric vehicle in a data-conducting and/or energy-conducting manner by at least one interface. The generator module and/or the tank module may be configured to be removable from the electric vehicle by a user of the electric vehicle. A vehicle having such an arrangement for extending the range of the vehicle is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 20/12 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand using control strategies taking into account route information
  • B60K 15/067 - Mounting of tanks
  • B60L 50/62 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries by batteries charged by engine-driven generators, e.g. series hybrid electric vehicles charged by low-power generators primarily intended to support the batteries, e.g. range extenders
  • B60W 10/26 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of energy storage means for electrical energy, e.g. batteries or capacitors
  • B60W 20/13 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand in order to stay within battery power input or output limitsControlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand in order to prevent overcharging or battery depletion

44.

METHOD FOR CARRYING OUT SETTINGS ON AT LEAST ONE FIRST ACTUATOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, METHOD FOR ENABLING SETTINGS TO BE CHANGED, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19141887
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-14
First Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Poppinga, Benjamin
  • Seitle, Simon

Abstract

Carrying out settings on at least one first actuator of a motor vehicle may include predefining a first setting for the at least one first actuator, obtaining, based on a first NFT, first data which predefine a second setting, and using the obtained data to change the first setting into the second setting.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
  • H04L 9/00 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols

45.

WHEEL BEARING UNIT FOR A VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19145108
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-05
First Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Albl, Johannes
  • Frisch, Michael

Abstract

A wheel bearing unit for a vehicle, having a wheel bearing which has at least one internal ring arranged fixedly on a bearing seat of a hollow cylindrical hub portion of a wheel hub. The hub portion can be connected in a torque-transmitting manner to a joint bell of a constant velocity joint of a cardan shaft of the vehicle, and the joint bell axially preloads the internal ring against the bearing seat of the hub portion of the wheel hub. Contact surfaces between the internal ring and the bearing seat and/or between the internal ring and the joint bell are coated with an adhesive friction-reducing layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 33/64 - Special methods of manufacture
  • F16C 19/52 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with devices affected by abnormal or undesired conditions
  • F16C 33/62 - Selection of substances
  • F16C 35/063 - Fixing them on the shaft

46.

TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19157897
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-11
First Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Gradl, Michael
  • Schroeder, Richard
  • Stein, Nicolas

Abstract

A telescopic steering column for a motor vehicle, with a base element on which a base element spindle is mounted so as to be rotatable about a base element spindle rotation axis, and with a telescopic unit which is guided linearly with respect to the base element and which has a telescopic unit driver which has a telescopic unit driver thread which engages with a base element spindle thread of the base element spindle. The telescopic unit has a telescopic unit spindle which is drivingly connected to a transmission element which is coupled to the base element spindle in a tangential direction with respect to the base element spindle rotation axis and is guided so as to be freely displaceable on it in the axial direction with respect to the base element spindle rotation axis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 1/185 - Steering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable adjustable by axial displacement, e.g. telescopically
  • B62D 1/181 - Steering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable with power actuated adjustment, e.g. with position memory

47.

Motor vehicle

      
Application Number 30000278
Grant Number D1137015
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-21
First Publication Date 2026-07-28
Grant Date 2026-07-28
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Huerta Martinez, Juan Carlos
  • Lamberty, Frank

48.

Motorcycle

      
Application Number 30002342
Grant Number D1137022
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-05-05
First Publication Date 2026-07-28
Grant Date 2026-07-28
Owner DUCATI MOTOR HOLDING S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Godino, Davide

49.

Motor vehicle

      
Application Number 29992369
Grant Number D1137014
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-07
First Publication Date 2026-07-28
Grant Date 2026-07-28
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Lamberty, Frank

50.

Car, including toy car, motor car, replica car and scale model car

      
Application Number 29938987
Grant Number D1137016
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-24
First Publication Date 2026-07-28
Grant Date 2026-07-28
Owner AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Borkert, Mitja

51.

Radiator grille for vehicle

      
Application Number 29992809
Grant Number D1137048
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-11
First Publication Date 2026-07-28
Grant Date 2026-07-28
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • D'Amore, Francesco
  • Jun, Jungho

52.

ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR EXTENDING THE RANGE OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19424914
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-18
First Publication Date 2026-07-23
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Püschner, Marco

Abstract

An arrangement is disclosed for extending the range of an electric vehicle, and includes a coolant circuit, at least one component of the electric vehicle and at least one interior heat exchanger, and at least one burner which is thermally connected to the coolant circuit and is configured to generate heat energy and supply it to the coolant circuit. The at least one component and/or the interior heat exchanger can be thermally connected to the coolant circuit via at least one valve.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 58/27 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by heating
  • B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
  • B60K 11/04 - Arrangement or mounting of radiators, radiator shutters, or radiator blinds

53.

CRASH SYSTEM OF A DRIVE ARRANGEMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19434825
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-29
First Publication Date 2026-07-23
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Albl, Sebastian
  • Hahn, Thomas
  • Mallach, Annegret

Abstract

A crash system for a drive arrangement of a motor vehicle, including a drive unit, a bearing unit with a first bearing and two second bearings, a support unit with a cross member and/or a longitudinal member, and a subframe. The drive unit is coupled to the first and second bearings respectively. The first bearing is positioned in front of the second bearings in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The second bearings are located on the support unit. The second bearings are arranged in the vehicle vertical direction above the first bearing. When a force is applied to the drive unit from the front in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the bearing unit is operatively connected to the support unit so the drive unit is rotated about a pivot point formed along the transverse direction of the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 21/11 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted with resilient means for suspension
  • B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
  • B62D 21/03 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members transverse members providing body support

54.

Vehicle hood

      
Application Number 30020114
Grant Number D1135752
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-08-27
First Publication Date 2026-07-21
Grant Date 2026-07-21
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Huerta Martinez, Juan Carlos

55.

Vehicle hood

      
Application Number 30015257
Grant Number D1135751
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-07-28
First Publication Date 2026-07-21
Grant Date 2026-07-21
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Heyde, Sascha

56.

FRONT-END MODULE FOR A VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19353761
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-10-09
First Publication Date 2026-07-16
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Albl, Sebastian
  • Mallach, Annegret
  • Schwarz, Thomas
  • Wiedmann, Matthias

Abstract

A front-end module for a vehicle includes a bumper cover having at least one recess for fastening the front-end module to a vehicle structure along a longitudinal direction (X-direction) of the vehicle, at least one fastening structure which is configured to fasten the front-end module to the vehicle structure in the longitudinal direction, and at least one cover which is attachable to the bumper cover from the outside in order to close the at least one recess after the fastening of the front-end module.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 19/02 - Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects
  • B60Q 1/04 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights
  • B60R 19/24 - Arrangements for mounting bumpers on vehicles
  • B62D 25/08 - Front or rear portions
  • B62D 65/16 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components the sub-units or components being exterior fittings, e.g. bumpers, lights, wipers

57.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A DRIVE DEVICE AND CORRESPONDING DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number 19135912
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-01
First Publication Date 2026-07-16
Owner AUDI Aktiengesellschaft (Germany)
Inventor
  • Can, Faruk
  • Smirnov, Alexey

Abstract

A method for operating a drive device which has an exhaust gas-generating drive unit and at least one vehicle SCR catalytic converter for aftertreatment of the exhaust gas. A reducing agent is added to the exhaust gas at least temporarily upstream of the vehicle catalytic converter. A first nitrogen oxide value describing the nitrogen oxide content of the exhaust gas upstream of the vehicle catalytic converter and a second nitrogen oxide value describing the nitrogen oxide content of the exhaust gas downstream of the vehicle catalytic converter are determined and, at least temporarily, a first slip indicator is determined using a first reducing agent slip model and a second slip indicator is determined using a second reducing agent slip model on the basis of the nitrogen oxide values. A total slip indicator is determined from the first slip indicator and the second slip indicator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 53/94 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases of engine exhaust gases by catalytic processes
  • F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion

58.

Vehicle bumper

      
Application Number 29992226
Grant Number D1134052
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-06
First Publication Date 2026-07-14
Grant Date 2026-07-14
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Lamberty, Frank

59.

Vehicle bumper

      
Application Number 29992815
Grant Number D1134074
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-11
First Publication Date 2026-07-14
Grant Date 2026-07-14
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Jun, Jungho
  • D'Amore, Francesco

60.

FRONT AXLE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19395314
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-11-20
First Publication Date 2026-07-09
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Margraf, Maximilian
  • Wäschenbach, David

Abstract

A motor vehicle with two wheel suspensions, each with a control arm and a subframe. The control arms are each formed in a tension strut arrangement and have a tension strut, at least one wishbone and at least one steering bearing with a bearing axis. The subframe has longitudinal members in the vehicle longitudinal direction and at least one cross member in the vehicle transverse direction. The longitudinal members are rigidly connected to the at least one cross member in a connecting region. The wishbones are each mounted between the wheel suspension and a longitudinal member. The cross member has a central base region, which is perpendicular to the vehicle longitudinal direction and, at each end of the base region, a cantilever region formed obliquely forward with respect to the vehicle longitudinal direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60G 3/10 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with a single pivoted arm the arm being essentially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle the arm itself being resilient, e.g. leaf spring
  • B60G 7/00 - Pivoted suspension armsAccessories thereof
  • B60G 7/02 - Attaching arms to sprung part of vehicle
  • B60G 13/00 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of vibration-dampers
  • B62D 21/11 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted with resilient means for suspension
  • B62D 29/00 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof

61.

CONNECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN OPTIMIZED JOINING PROCESS OF BUSBARS

      
Application Number 19557402
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-03-05
First Publication Date 2026-07-09
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Böckenhoff, Paul
  • Eberhart, Philipp
  • Söhnle, Benjamin

Abstract

A method for joining two electronic circuits with the aid a connection system includes the steps of a) mechanically processing a busbar of a first electronic circuit producing a bending point in the busbar, b) arranging the at least one mechanically processed busbar of the first electronic circuit to overlap with a busbar of a second electronic circuit, c) applying a uniformly distributed joining force to the busbars arranged to be overlapping one another, both in the region of the first electronic circuit and in the region of the second electronic circuit, d) pressing down on the busbars in the region of the bending point, e) deforming at least the busbar of the first electronic circuit in the region of the bending point, and f) producing a firm connection between the busbars of the at least two circuits.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H10W 72/00 -
  • H01R 4/02 - Soldered or welded connections
  • H01R 43/02 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for soldered or welded connections
  • H10W 70/04 -

62.

AIRBAG HAVING AN ACTIVE VENTILATION DEVICE

      
Application Number 19130747
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-15
First Publication Date 2026-07-09
Owner
  • Autoliv Development AB (Sweden)
  • AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Unger, Johann
  • Schock, Marc
  • Reiter, Thomas

Abstract

An airbag with an active ventilation device, where the airbag has a first skin enclosing a first gas space. The device comprises a breakthrough in a first layer of the first skin and a cover element arranged on the outer surface of the first layer covering the breakthrough and being permanently connected to the first layer by a cover element connection, wherein the connection is not closed, thereby forming an opening area between the first layer and the cover element. The device comprises an expansion assembly with a second skin enclosing a second gas space and a gas generator. The second skin is arranged on the inner surface of the first layer and overlaps the cover element at least in sections. A portion of a tear seam of the extends through the cover element, the first layer and the second skin and prevents or restricts gas escape.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 21/239 - Inflatable members characterised by their venting means

63.

BATTERY HOUSING COVER FOR A BATTERY HOUSING, PRESSING AND INJECTION MOLDING METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A BATTERY HOUSING COVER AND BATTERY HOUSING

      
Application Number 19439757
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-01-05
First Publication Date 2026-07-09
Owner
  • POLYTEC Composites NL B.V. (Netherlands)
  • AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Rausch, Julius
  • Van Gilst, Walter

Abstract

A battery housing cover for a battery housing for accommodating at least one traction battery with a frame structure formed from a thermoplastic plastic material having an outer frame, wherein the battery housing cover extends along an extension plane and at least one central region is bounded circumferentially in the extension plane by the outer frame, and wherein at least one sheet-like fiber-reinforced semi-finished product is arranged in the at least one central region so as to extend along the extension plane and is connected to the frame structure in a load-bearing and material-bonded manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/229 - Composite material consisting of a mixture of organic and inorganic materials
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • H01M 10/54 - Reclaiming serviceable parts of waste accumulators
  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks

64.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A MULTIPLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION AND CORRESPONDING MULTIPLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION

      
Application Number 19129720
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-07
First Publication Date 2026-07-09
Owner AUDI Aktiengesellschaft (Germany)
Inventor
  • Prochazka, Walter
  • Doblinger, Dominik

Abstract

A method for operating a multiple clutch transmission for a motor vehicle. The multiple clutch transmission includes a transmission input shaft coupled or couplable to a drive device of the motor vehicle and a transmission output shaft, which are drive-coupled to one another at least temporarily via a first clutch and a first sub-transmission and at least temporarily via a second clutch and a second sub-transmission. An electric machine is coupled to the output side of the multiple clutch transmission at least temporarily to provide a drive torque. A first target clutch torque other than zero is set at least temporarily on the first clutch and a second target clutch torque other than zero is set at the same time on the second clutch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 61/688 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion specially adapted for stepped gearings without interruption of drive with two inputs, e.g. selection of one of two torque-flow paths by clutches
  • F16H 61/04 - Smoothing ratio shift

65.

Vehicle bumper

      
Application Number 29992229
Grant Number D1132803
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-06
First Publication Date 2026-07-07
Grant Date 2026-07-07
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Lamberty, Frank

66.

Vehicle bumper

      
Application Number 29992640
Grant Number D1132814
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-10
First Publication Date 2026-07-07
Grant Date 2026-07-07
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Lamberty, Frank

67.

Vehicle bumper

      
Application Number 29992826
Grant Number D1132815
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-11
First Publication Date 2026-07-07
Grant Date 2026-07-07
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • D'Amore, Francesco
  • Jun, Jungho

68.

Vehicle bumper

      
Application Number 29992634
Grant Number D1132813
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-10
First Publication Date 2026-07-07
Grant Date 2026-07-07
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Lamberty, Frank

69.

Vehicle bumper

      
Application Number 29992830
Grant Number D1132816
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-11
First Publication Date 2026-07-07
Grant Date 2026-07-07
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • D'Amore, Francesco
  • Jun, Jungho

70.

Vehicle bumper

      
Application Number 29992820
Grant Number D1132819
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-11
First Publication Date 2026-07-07
Grant Date 2026-07-07
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • D'Amore, Francesco
  • Jun, Jungho

71.

VEHICLE AND METHOD

      
Application Number 18863840
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-03
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Sepe, Vincenzo
  • Riccio, Ugo
  • Ghedini, Filippo
  • Mohr, Rouven
  • Underberg, Victor

Abstract

A vehicle includes a regulating system for regulating an aerodynamic resistance, where the regulating system includes: a first aerodynamic element disposed in a rear portion of the vehicle; a second aerodynamic element, coupled to a first surface of the vehicle and disposed upstream of the first aerodynamic element in a vehicle advancing direction, the second aerodynamic element being spaced from the first element, the second aerodynamic element having an aerodynamic surface movable between an operating configuration, to at least partly deflect an air flow flowing over the first surface and directed towards the first aerodynamic element, and a non-operating configuration, where the aerodynamic surface allows the air flow to be directed towards the first aerodynamic element and leaves the air flow undisturbed, the regulating system including an actuator to move the aerodynamic surface from the operating configuration to the non-operating configuration and vice versa.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 35/00 - Vehicle bodies characterised by streamlining
  • B62D 37/02 - Stabilising vehicle bodies without controlling suspension arrangements by aerodynamic means

72.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING AT LEAST ONE VOLUME FLOW RATE IN AN APPARATUS FOR A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, AND COMPUTER DEVICE

      
Application Number 19131134
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-23
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner AUDI Aktiengesellschaft (Germany)
Inventor
  • Jonuscheit, Michael
  • Pscherwok, Jochen
  • Ammler, Stefan
  • Schuller, Dietmar

Abstract

A method for determining at least one volume flow rate in an apparatus for a hydraulic system, including the steps of: determining a temperature of the medium in the reservoir, determining a total volume flow rate conveyed by the hydraulic pressure source in the first hydraulic line depending on the temperature, determining a first partial volume flow rate discharged into the reservoir through the pressure-limiting valve, and determining a second partial volume flow rate through the aperture and the throttle to the device as a difference between the total volume flow rate and the first partial volume flow rate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling

73.

HEEL AIRBAG FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING AT LEAST ONE HEEL AIRBAG

      
Application Number 19127282
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-10
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner
  • AUDI AG (Germany)
  • ZF AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Jakobs, Bernd
  • Pichler, Michael
  • Grosshauser, Michael
  • Elija, Daniel
  • Freisler, Werner

Abstract

A heel airbag for a motor vehicle is provided and may include a carrier element, an airbag module arranged on a front side of the carrier element, and a cover fastened to the carrier element and covering the airbag module. A rear side of the carrier element may have a three-dimensional form-fitting structure for connecting to a three-dimensional body structure of the motor vehicle in the mounted position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
  • B60R 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
  • B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member

74.

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

      
Application Number 18856113
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-30
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner
  • VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
  • AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Moeker, Carsten
  • Götze, Fabian
  • Birk, Walter
  • Ücüncü, Meliksah
  • Linde, Peter
  • Kloss, Thomas
  • Untch, Udo

Abstract

A belt deflection apparatus for a safety belt device of a transportation vehicle includes a main element connectable to a belt lock of the safety belt device; and a belt contact element, which is relative to the main element and has a contact face for the belt of the safety belt device, the main element includes two guide portions, which are arranged on opposite sides of the belt contact element, for guiding the belt contact element.

IPC Classes  ?

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

75.

BATTERY CELL FOR A BATTERY MODULE AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19414985
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-10
First Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Gerlinger, Uwe

Abstract

A battery cell for a battery module of an electric vehicle, multiple electrodes with base surfaces and at least one side surface, at least one cooling element with a contact surface, at least one separating element and at least one heat conducting element. The cooling element is thermally connected to the heat conducting element via the contact surface. The base surface of the electrode is many times larger than the at least one side surface of the electrode. A respective separating element is arranged between each of two base surfaces of two adjacent electrodes. The electrodes are in each case thermally connected via the heat conducting element to the cooling element. The at least one cooling element is arranged so that the at least one side surface of the electrodes is oriented in the direction of the contact surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/663 - Heat-exchange relationships between the cells and other systems, e.g. central heating systems or fuel cells the system being an air-conditioner or an engine
  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
  • H01M 10/647 - Prismatic or flat cells, e.g. pouch cells
  • H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
  • H01M 10/6555 - Rods or plates arranged between the cells
  • H01M 10/6569 - Fluids undergoing a liquid-gas phase change or transition, e.g. evaporation or condensation

76.

MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A LIGHTING DEVICE, AND A CORRESPONDING LIGHTING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19416598
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-11
First Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Büdel, Berthold
  • Scheuchenpflug, Johannes

Abstract

A motor vehicle is provided that includes a lighting device with at least one light source for generating light, wherein the at least one light source is thermally connected to at least one vehicle-side cooling component of the motor vehicle in such a way that heat from the at least one light source can be dissipated to the at least one cooling component for cooling the at least one light source.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21S 45/47 - Passive cooling, e.g. using fins, thermal conductive elements or openings
  • F21S 41/30 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by reflectors

77.

MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19127197
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-20
First Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Möller-Döling, Jens

Abstract

A motor vehicle having a charging socket for a battery installed in the motor vehicle, a body with a rear wheel housing of a rear wheel, above which the charging socket is installed in the body, and a charging flap module with a charging flap which outwardly covers the charging socket, and which is open inwards. The wheel housing has an inner body section which delimits an inner dry region and an outer body section, which separates a wet region located between the inner and outer body section from the exterior of the motor vehicle, such that the wet region expands upwards in order to form a charging socket region. The charging socket is installed in an installation opening of the inner body section such that connection cables are guided off in the dry region.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • B60K 15/05 - Inlet covers
  • B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
  • H01R 13/502 - BasesCases composed of different pieces
  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases

78.

MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A WATER TANK AND A FLUID CONTAINER ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE WATER TANK

      
Application Number 19394146
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-11-19
First Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Albl, Sebastian
  • Welz, Stefan

Abstract

A motor vehicle with a combustion engine and/or electric drive. The motor vehicle has: a windshield; a water tank arranged in front of the windshield, which collects and drains water accumulating in a transition region between the windshield and a front hood. The water tank has a base element and a cover element which form an intake space for fresh air. The cover element and/or the base element has a baffle extending along the windshield with a baffle channel facing the windshield. An intake opening for fresh air is formed in the cover element, and a water collection basin with a base surface is formed in the base element. A fluid container with a filling section protruding into the intake space of the water tank is arranged below the cover element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 25/08 - Front or rear portions
  • B60H 1/28 - Ventilating openings in vehicle exteriorDucts for conveying ventilating air the openings being situated directly in front of vehicle front window
  • B62D 25/24 - Superstructure sub-units with access openings having movable or removable closures

79.

DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD

      
Application Number 19421484
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-16
First Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Ambrosetti, Sebastien

Abstract

A driver assistance system for a motor vehicle comprising a position recording device to record a position of the motor vehicle, a receiving device to receive data characterizing at least one further vehicle, the data describing at least one position of the at least one further vehicle, an electronic computing device which is designed to determine the at least one position of the at least one further vehicle based on the data received by the receiving device and, based on the recorded position of the motor vehicle and the received data, to produce a virtual map, characterizing a surrounding of the motor vehicle, with the recorded position of the motor vehicle and with the determined at least one position of the at least one further vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
  • G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits

80.

DEVICE FOR PROVIDING CONTROL COMMANDS, MOTOR VEHICLE, METHOD FOR CONTROL AND DRIVING DYNAMICS TESTING

      
Application Number 19425572
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-18
First Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Franke, Christoph
  • Konradt, Kevin

Abstract

Particularly in conjunction with prototype testing of new control units, in addition to the current control unit according to an earlier variant, the control unit according to a newer control unit variant is also present in a motor vehicle (preferably motor vehicle prototypes), wherein a device decides whether the control commands from the first control unit or from the second control unit are forwarded during operation to the devices (actuators) of the motor vehicle to be controlled.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01M 17/007 - Wheeled or endless-tracked vehicles
  • B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
  • B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention

81.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A COOLANT CIRCUIT, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18716329
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-28
First Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schroeder, Dirk
  • Strasser, Klaus

Abstract

A method for operating a refrigerant circuit for a motor vehicle, in which a control device selects function modules from a function library containing a plurality of function modules, which are assigned to respective components of the refrigerant circuit. The control device activates, for the operation of the refrigerant circuit, only those function modules contained in the function library which are assigned to components actually present in the refrigerant circuit to be operated and/or to actually provided interconnection options of the refrigerant circuit. In contrast, the control device deactivates those function modules contained in the function library which are assigned to components of the refrigerant circuit that are optionally usable but are not present in the refrigerant circuit to be operated and/or to interconnections of the refrigerant circuit that are not intended in the operation of the refrigerant circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25B 40/00 - Subcoolers, desuperheaters or superheaters
  • F25B 13/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems, with reversible cycle
  • F25B 41/20 - Disposition of valves, e.g. of on-off valves or flow control valves

82.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED COCKPIT ADJUSTMENT IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18856301
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-07
First Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ambrosetti, Sebastien
  • Bouaziz, Tahar
  • Diederichs, Lutz
  • Fröbisch, Sebastian
  • Haberer, Marcus
  • Kieferle, Arnold
  • Neumann, Rebekka
  • Scheuer, Raphaela
  • Schindhelm, Axel
  • Schneid, Marcus
  • Schwarz, Torsten
  • Seibel, Katrin
  • Willemsen, Sonja
  • Wächtler, Toni

Abstract

A system and a method set the cockpit in a motor vehicle automatically. The method includes detecting an eye position of a driver in the motor vehicle using a driver observation camera; determining an optimized cockpit setting on the basis of the detected eye position, with the optimized cockpit setting comprising at least one position setting of a positionally adjustable display screen predetermined on the basis of the eye position; and implementing the optimized cockpit setting, with at least the positionally adjustable display screen being set to the predetermined position setting.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
  • B60K 35/22 - Display screens
  • B60K 35/53 - Movable instruments, e.g. slidable
  • B60K 35/65 - Instruments specially adapted for specific vehicle types or users, e.g. for left- or right-hand drive
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
  • G06V 40/16 - Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions
  • G06V 40/18 - Eye characteristics, e.g. of the iris

83.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A DISPLAY DEVICE, AND DISPLAY DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2025079897
Publication Number 2026/130799
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-10-16
Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Ambrosetti, Sebastien

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a display device (10), which has an operating surface (16) with at least two display elements (38, 40), wherein the operating surface (16) comprises two partially overlapping areas (18, 20, 32, 34), each having a display element (38, 40), wherein the display element (38, 40) is actuated, in the area (18, 20, 32; 34) at which an actuation action of an operating element is detected. For this purpose, first an approach of the operating element to the operating surface (16) is detected. Furthermore, the actuation action is detected at an overlap area (22, 36) of the at least two areas (18, 20, 32, 34). Then, a movement of the operating element relative to the operating surface (16) is detected in the overlapping area (22, 36). In addition, the actuation action is assigned to an area (18, 20, 32, 34) as a function of a direction of movement of the detected movement of the operating element. Finally, a display element (38, 40) of the area (18, 20, 32, 34) associated with the detected movement direction is actuated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 35/10 - Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
  • B60K 35/22 - Display screens
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G06F 3/04886 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures by partitioning the display area of the touch-screen or the surface of the digitising tablet into independently controllable areas, e.g. virtual keyboards or menus

84.

Automobile or replica thereof

      
Application Number 29923803
Grant Number D1131284
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-02
First Publication Date 2026-06-23
Grant Date 2026-06-23
Owner AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Borkert, Mitja

85.

MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING OPERATING FUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHTS, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A LIGHTING ARRANGEMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19416560
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-11
First Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Jobst, Thomas
  • Ansorg, Philipp

Abstract

A motor vehicle having a plurality of operating function indicator lights, each of which is associated with one of a plurality of operating light functions and provided on the exterior of the motor vehicle, and a control unit for controlling the operation of the operating function indicator lights is provided, wherein the control unit is designed to control at least one of the operating function indicator lights according to a control sequence when the motor vehicle is stationary and upon presentation of a request signal, wherein the control unit is configured to select the at least one operating function indicator light to be operated according to the control sequence on the basis of selection information describing user input.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60Q 1/50 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking
  • B60Q 1/14 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights having dimming means
  • B60Q 1/30 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating rear of vehicle, e.g. by means of reflecting surfaces
  • B60Q 1/32 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating vehicle sides
  • B60Q 1/34 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating change of drive direction
  • B60Q 1/44 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating braking action

86.

MULTI-DISC BRAKE/CLUTCH WITH A WEAR-ADJUSTMENT DEVICE

      
Application Number 19417197
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-11
First Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Scholle, Tassilo
  • Swindt, Lucca Melander
  • Hanisch, Thomas

Abstract

A multi-disc brake/clutch is disclosed, and may include a disc pack and an actuator configured to apply a contact pressure to the disc pack and having an adjustment device configured to reduce an excess clearance formed in the disc pack due to wear. The adjustment device may include a ramp assembly formed between the disc pack and the actuator with at least one ramp surface rotationally fixed about a disc pack axis and an axially adjacent rotatable ramp surface. When the rotatable ramp surface is rotated, the ramp assembly may expand axially by an adjustment travel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16D 13/75 - Features relating to adjustment, e.g. slack adjusters
  • F16D 13/52 - Clutches with multiple lamellae
  • F16D 55/36 - Brakes with a plurality of rotating discs all lying side by side
  • F16D 65/52 - Slack adjusters mechanical self-acting in one direction for adjusting excessive play
  • F16D 121/14 - Mechanical
  • F16D 129/04 - Mechanical

87.

INTER-CELL COOLING UNIT FOR A BATTERY, COOLING ARRANGEMENT, MOTOR VEHICLE, METHOD FOR OPERATING AN INTER-CELL COOLING UNIT, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN INTER-CELL COOLING UNIT

      
Application Number 19418013
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-12
First Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lorenz, Carsten
  • Main, Eduard

Abstract

An inter-cell cooling unit for arrangement between two cell rows, each having at least one battery cell, the inter-cell cooling unit includes a cooling plate unit which has a first cooling plate which includes a first and a second end region which are opposite one another with respect to a first direction, an integrated first cooling duct extending from the first to the second end region, a first coolant supply opening arranged in the first end region, and a first coolant discharge opening arranged in the second end region. The cooling plate unit includes a second cooling plate which is arranged next to the first cooling plate with respect to a second direction and which comprises a third and a fourth end region, at least one integrated second cooling duct extending from the third to the fourth end region.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/6557 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange arranged between the cells
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
  • H01M 10/647 - Prismatic or flat cells, e.g. pouch cells
  • H01M 10/6555 - Rods or plates arranged between the cells
  • H01M 10/6568 - Liquids characterised by flow circuits, e.g. loops, located externally to the cells or cell casings

88.

Vehicle drive train with a parking lock

      
Application Number 19418622
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-12
First Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Heil, Lukas

Abstract

A vehicle drive train with an electric machine (EM), which outputs power to at least one vehicle wheel, may be configured with a parking lock (PS)having a parking lock gear arranged torque-transmittingly on an output shaft of the vehicle drive train, and a locking pawl which, in a locking position, is in toothed engagement with a tooth gap among tooth gaps of the parking lock gear. The electric machine (EM) may be assigned a test unit, by which, in a training routine, a gap detection (ΔtL) can be carried out, such that the test unit determines a rotor rotation angle position gap (αL) of the electric machine rotor corresponding to the tooth gap.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systemsSignal devices
  • B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
  • B60W 10/18 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
  • B60W 50/02 - Ensuring safety in case of control system failures, e.g. by diagnosing, circumventing or fixing failures
  • F16H 63/34 - Locking or disabling mechanisms

89.

MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

      
Application Number 19420168
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-15
First Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Wolz, Alexander

Abstract

A motor vehicle and method for controlling the same where component groups can use different protocols in the motor vehicle, a superordinate software application is connected upstream of the protocol-specific software applications in the motor vehicle and can receive input commands according to a first input protocol and can translate this into different output protocols, so that the protocol-specific software applications can control different control units.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
  • G06F 13/20 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to input/output bus

90.

Method for adjusting a motor vehicle component

      
Application Number 19424709
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-18
First Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Lottes, Daniel

Abstract

A method of adjusting a motor vehicle component, a system, a computer program, a computer-readable storage medium and a motor vehicle, may include a sensor device configured to establish a first user input and second user input of a user. A processing device may be configured to adjust the motor vehicle component based on a parameter selected by the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 35/10 - Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
  • B60K 35/21 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using visual output, e.g. blinking lights or matrix displays

91.

METHOD FOR OPERATING AN OPERATING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, CORRESPONDING OPERATING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT

      
Application Number 19417616
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-12
First Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Rotte, Fabian
  • Bock, Florian

Abstract

A method for operating an operating device for a motor vehicle, including an environment detection device for detecting an operating action of a user in a triggering area present in an environment of the motor vehicle, and at least one illuminator for generating a light signal guiding the user towards the triggering area, wherein the illuminator is operated for generating the light signal when a presence of the user is detected. At least one illumination parameter used in generating the light signal is selected as a function of a variable quantity such that the light signal is generated with an illumination parameter corresponding to a first illumination parameter for a first value of the quantity and with an illumination parameter corresponding to a second illumination parameter for a second value of the quantity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60Q 1/50 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking
  • B60Q 1/30 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating rear of vehicle, e.g. by means of reflecting surfaces

92.

INTERCELL COOLING ELEMENT FOR ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN TWO CELL ROWS OF A BATTERY, BATTERY MODULE, MOTOR VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN INTERCELL COOLING ELEMENT

      
Application Number 19417742
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-12
First Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lorenz, Carsten
  • Main, Eduard

Abstract

An intercell cooling element for arrangement between two cell rows, each having at least one battery cell, the intercell cooling element comprises a cooling plate including a first outer wall and a second outer wall opposite the same in a first direction. Between the first and second outer walls there is an interior space in which at least one cooling channel is arranged. The intercell cooling element includes at least one plastic component arranged on the outside of the cooling plate. A layered compression element compressible in the first direction is arranged in the interior of the cooling plate, and a layered stiffening element less compressible than the compression element is arranged in a second direction adjacent to the compression element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
  • H01M 10/647 - Prismatic or flat cells, e.g. pouch cells
  • H01M 10/6554 - Rods or plates
  • H01M 10/656 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by the type of heat-exchange fluid

93.

OPERATING A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19424592
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-18
First Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Gummer, Alexander

Abstract

A method of operating a communication system for a motor vehicle that provides a first communication area for data communication with a communication device. By at least one drone, a position map having at least one position in a surrounding area of the motor vehicle may be determined autonomously, at which a second communication area, different from the first, is provided in each case for the motor vehicle for the data communication with the communication device. By the at least one drone, a repositioning signal may be transmitted to the motor vehicle, wherein the repositioning signal contains the at least one position of the determined position map, so that the motor vehicle can be repositioned from its current position to the at least one position. The motor vehicle is connected upon the positioning on the at least one position to the vehicle-external communication device for the data communication.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 64/00 - Locating users or terminals for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management
  • H04L 41/16 - Arrangements for maintenance, administration or management of data switching networks, e.g. of packet switching networks using machine learning or artificial intelligence
  • H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
  • H04W 4/46 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for vehicle-to-vehicle communication [V2V]
  • H04W 4/90 - Services for handling of emergency or hazardous situations, e.g. earthquake and tsunami warning systems [ETWS]

94.

METHOD FOR DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING AN OPERATING PART OF AN OPERATING DEVICE, AND OPERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19425546
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-18
First Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Zink, Oliver

Abstract

A method for disassembling an operating part from a receptacle unit. The operating part comprises a housing, an operating element and a rotary ring which surrounds the operating element. Based on a compressive force being exerted on the operating element, a rotating movement of the rotary ring relative to the operating element is blocked, and the housing located in an installed position and disposed in the receptacle unit is displaced along a direction of a contact face of the receptacle unit that lies opposite a receptacle opening. Furthermore, based on a rotating movement being exerted on the rotary ring, as a result of which the operating part is rotated in such a manner that the housing is guided out of the installed position. Subsequently, the compressive force is canceled, and the housing is moved to the receptacle opening of the receptacle unit for disassembling the operating part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 19/14 - Operating parts, e.g. turn knob
  • B60K 35/10 - Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
  • H01H 11/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for the manufacture of electric switches
  • H01H 19/04 - CasesCovers

95.

MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A CHARGING BASE, AND METHOD FOR BRINGING A CHARGING BASE INTO AN OPEN POSITION

      
Application Number 19125826
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-22
First Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Kopp, Rainer

Abstract

A motor vehicle with a charging base which can be brought from a closed position into an open position. A holding device for holding the charging base in the open position includes a guide device. and by bringing the charging base into the open position, a bearing element of the charging base can be moved along the guide device into an end position in which the bearing element is arranged lower in the vertical direction of the motor vehicle than when the charging base is in the closed position. The bearing element can be moved from a starting position, which the bearing element assumes in the closed position of the charging base, into an intermediate position by rotating the bearing element about a pivot axis of the charging base, and the bearing element can be moved from the intermediate position into the end position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 5/04 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at rear of vehicle
  • B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
  • B60R 11/06 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for tools or spare parts

96.

DISPLAY SYSTEM

      
Application Number 19415659
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-10
First Publication Date 2026-06-11
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ellermann, Lars
  • Ross, Steffen

Abstract

A display system for a vehicle is provided which includes a display panel with four outer edges and at least two mirror modules, wherein a respective reflection space is arranged on each of at least two mutually parallel outer edges of the display panel, wherein front sides as front base sides of the two parallel reflection spaces are covered by at least one front mirror module, and rear sides as rear base sides of the two parallel reflection spaces are covered by at least one rear mirror module, wherein an inner side of each reflection space is delimited by a wall designed as an outer edge of the display panel, wherein an outer side of each reflection space is delimited by a further wall, wherein light sources are arranged on at least one of the two walls of each reflection space , wherein the light sources are designed to emit light into the respective reflection space , wherein the two mirror modules are designed to reflect the light in the respective reflection space, wherein reflections of the light are visible through the at least one mirror module arranged on the front sides and are designed to create an optical depth effect for the display panel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 35/21 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using visual output, e.g. blinking lights or matrix displays
  • B60K 35/215 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using visual output, e.g. blinking lights or matrix displays characterised by the combination of multiple visual outputs, e.g. combined instruments with analogue meters and additional displays
  • B60K 35/22 - Display screens

97.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18706516
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-13
First Publication Date 2026-06-11
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Cherchi, Julian

Abstract

A method for operating a refrigerant circuit of a motor vehicle, with a compressor which, in a heating mode of the refrigerant circuit, conveys a refrigerant through a first condenser, by which an air flow is heated. The compressor conveys the refrigerant through a second condenser for further cooling. At least a partial flow of the refrigerant coming from the second condenser is expanded by a first expansion member and supplied to a first evaporator, by which a humidity of the air flow can be reduced. To increase the heating power available at the first condenser, a further partial flow of the refrigerant is expanded by a second expansion member and supplied to a second evaporator. The refrigerant coming from the evaporators is supplied to a suction side of the compressor.

IPC Classes  ?

98.

DRIVE DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18706859
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-10
First Publication Date 2026-06-11
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Paßler, Manuel

Abstract

A drive device for a vehicle, including an accelerator pedal (FP), which is in signal connection with a drive control (ASG), which requests a torque (MASG) on the basis of an accelerator pedal raw value (RFP), with which an actuator control (PWR) of an actuator (EM), in particular a pulse inverter of an electric machine, can be controlled during driving operation. The actuator control (PWR) has an enabling device by which an error determination of the torque (MASG) requested by the drive control (ASG) can be carried out.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train

99.

TRACTION BATTERY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND CORRESPONDING MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19414596
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-12-10
First Publication Date 2026-06-11
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Rausch, Julius

Abstract

A battery for a motor vehicle, including a battery housing and a battery cell arrangement arranged in the battery housing, which has multiple battery cells that press against a flat temperature control element for heat transfer. The temperature control element has at least one bulge on its side facing away from the battery cells to form at least one fluid channel in the temperature control element. The battery cell arrangement is arranged between two stiffening plates to increase stiffness. One of the stiffening plates completely overlaps the temperature control element, partially presses against the temperature control element, and has a recess that accommodates the bulge.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • H01M 50/238 - Flexibility or foldability
  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains

100.

METHOD FOR PLACING AN EMERGENCY CALL

      
Application Number 19103955
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-31
First Publication Date 2026-06-11
Owner AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor Hehn, Thorsten

Abstract

A method of placing an emergency call from a vehicle, based on a determined area of the vehicle. First and second paths which differ from one another are set up proceeding from a present position of the vehicle using geodata relating to boundaries assigned to immediately adjacent areas which lie between said areas. The method checks a boundary intersected first by the first path and which boundary is intersected first by the second path. Based on both routes intersecting the same boundary, a new first and a new second paths are set up. Based on the boundaries that are intersected first by the two paths proceeding from the present position differing from one another, the area to which the boundaries are assigned is determined as being the area in which the vehicle is presently situated, and the emergency call is placed based on the determined area.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 76/50 - Connection management for emergency connections
  • H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
  • H04W 4/40 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P]
  • H04W 64/00 - Locating users or terminals for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management
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