Abstract

An energy accumulator housing, in particular a high-voltage accumulator housing for a motor vehicle, comprising a top housing part and a bottom housing part. The bottom housing part comprises a middle portion and two end portions. The middle portion comprises a base element on which wall elements are formed laterally and extend along a longitudinal axis. As a result, together with the base element, an arrangement space is formed in regions, and the end portions are arranged at the ends of the middle portion and have wall elements which also form the arrangement space. The end portions are cast parts, and the shape of the middle portion is produced by bending.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
• 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
• B62D 25/20 - Floors or bottom sub-units
• H01M 50/224 - Metals
• H01M 50/227 - Organic material
• H01M 50/231 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the material of the casings or racks having a layered structure

Abstract

Provided is a method for time distribution in a communication network of a vehicle. The method includes: sending, from a grandmaster to a first slave, a first time stamp taken from a grandmaster clock; generating, at the first slave, a first time tuple including the first time stamp and a second time stamp taken from a first slave clock at the time of receiving the first time stamp; sending, from the first slave to a second slave a third time stamp taken from the first slave clock, a fourth time stamp calculated based on the third time stamp and the first time tuple using a predefined calculation method, and the first time tuple; calculating, at the second slave, a fifth time stamp based on the third time stamp and the first time tuple; and comparing, at the second slave, the fifth time stamp to the fourth time stamp.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04J 3/06 - Synchronising arrangements
• H04J 3/14 - Monitoring arrangements
• H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols

Abstract

A vehicle guidance system for the at least partially automated parking of a motor vehicle in a transverse parking space delimited by an initial object and an end object is designed to determine the length of the transverse parking space between the initial object and the end object. The vehicle guidance system is further designed to align the motor vehicle relative to the initial object or relative to the end object for a parking maneuver into the transverse parking space in the forward direction as a function of the determined length of the motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/06 - Automatic manoeuvring for parking
• B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention

Abstract

An electric energy storage device including a plurality of energy storage cells that are interconnected along system current paths, wherein parallel current paths and measurement connections having a lower current-carrying capacity than the system current paths are formed between the system current paths. The measurement connections are used for measuring voltages.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
• H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
• H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
• H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
• H01M 50/509 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the type of connection, e.g. mixed connections
• H01M 50/569 - Constructional details of current conducting connections for detecting conditions inside cells or batteries, e.g. details of voltage sensing terminals
• H01M 50/583 - Devices or arrangements for the interruption of current in response to current, e.g. fuses

Abstract

An operating medium vessel for a vehicle is provided for storing liquid operating medium and has: a withdrawal section with a reservoir pot arranged therein; a feed section which is connected fluid-conductively to the withdrawal section and is adjacent to the withdrawal section; and an operating medium delivery system with an operating medium reservoir arranged in the feed section, and with a first delivery device and a second delivery device. The first and the second delivery devices are each fluid-conductively connected to the operating medium reservoir. The first delivery device is designed to deliver operating medium out of the feed section from outside the operating medium reservoir into the operating medium reservoir, and the second delivery device is designed to deliver operating medium from the operating medium reservoir into the reservoir pot.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks

Abstract

A Battery cell terminal (1) comprising at least one three-dimensional shape (3) that is configured to be connected to a busbar (2) or to a complementarily shaped shape of a busbar (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/552 - Terminals characterised by their shape
• H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
• H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
• H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
• H01M 50/505 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising a single busbar
• H01M 50/516 - Methods for interconnecting adjacent batteries or cells by welding, soldering or brazing
• H01M 50/562 - Terminals characterised by the material
• H01M 50/567 - Terminals characterised by their manufacturing process by fixing means, e.g. screws, rivets or bolts

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (103) for checking a fuel concentration sensor (323) which is designed to ascertain an estimated value of the concentration of fuel (211) in a gas mixture (403). For a measuring process for ascertaining an estimated value of the fuel concentration, the device (103) is designed to: produce a supply or removal of a target quantity of thermal energy (402, 412) to or from the gas mixture (403); ascertain a measuring process temperature measurement value of the gas mixture (403), using a temperature sensor (404) of the fuel concentration sensor (323), as a result of the supply or removal of the target quantity of thermal energy (402, 412); and ascertain the estimated value of the fuel concentration on the basis of the measuring process temperature measurement value. Additionally, for a testing process for testing the fuel concentration sensor (323), the device (103) is designed to: produce a supply or removal of a test quantity of thermal energy (402, 412) to or from the gas mixture (403), said test quantity deviating from the target quantity of thermal energy (402, 412); ascertain a test process temperature measurement value of the gas mixture (403), using the temperature sensor (404), as a result of the supply or removal of the test quantity of thermal energy (402, 412); and detect an impairment of the fuel concentration sensor (323) on the basis of the test process temperature measurement value of the gas mixture (403).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 25/18 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of thermal means by investigating thermal conductivity
• G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups
• H01M 8/0444 - ConcentrationDensity

Abstract

The invention relates to a control device (1) for controlling at least one electric motor (2) and at least one loudspeaker (3) of an electrically driveable motor vehicle (10) for generating a haptic and/or acoustic feedback and an additional acoustic feedback for at least one vehicle occupant of the motor vehicle (10). The control device (1) is designed to detect (S1) a vehicle-dependent state, to actuate (S2) the at least one electric motor (2) to generate the haptic and/or acoustic feedback depending on the detected vehicle-dependent state, and to actuate (S3) the at least one loudspeaker (3) to output the additional acoustic feedback depending on the detected vehicle-dependent state.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• B60L 50/00 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a storage housing (2) for an electrical energy store (3) of a motor vehicle (5), having at least one fastening region (6) via which the storage housing (2) can be held in an underfloor region (4) of the motor vehicle (5), and having at least one outer wall (7) which is arranged on an underside (9) of the storage housing (2) that faces downwards in the vertical direction (8) of the vehicle, wherein the outer wall (7) at least on its outer side (11) extends in at least two length regions (13, 14), which at least indirectly adjoin each other in the longitudinal direction (12) of the vehicle, to differing extents in the vertical direction (8) of the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
• B62D 25/20 - Floors or bottom sub-units

Abstract

A container, in particular a top case or a side case, for a single-track motor vehicle, includes a first container element and a second container element. The first container element and the second container element are hard shell elements in particular, wherein the first container element can be secured to the single-track motor vehicle, and the second container element has an opening/cover for a piece of luggage. The first container element and the second container element are arranged so as to overlap one over the other such that the second container element can be moved on the first container element between a first retracted position and a second extended position, and the volume of the container can be modified. A spindle system is arranged on the inner face of the first container system and the inner face of the second container element, and the second container element can be continuously adjusted and fixed between the first retracted position and the second extended position by the spindle system.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62J 9/23 - Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags attached to the cycle as accessories above or alongside the rear wheel

Abstract

A vehicle has a device which is displaceably arranged in the vehicle and a line harness which has a first section and which transitions into a second portion via a loop. The line harness leads from a connection to the device and the device is displaceable relative to the connection. A line store is provided in which the loop of the line harness is arranged.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 16/027 - 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 between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
• 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
• H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form

Abstract

A cell module for an electrical energy store of a motor vehicle includes at least two cell packs that are connected together and each have a plurality of interconnected storage cells, a cell module frame having at least two frame portions arranged adjacent to one another each for receiving one cell pack, a cover arranged on the cell module frame for covering the frame portions, and at least one heat-resistant firewall-type barrier arranged on the cover to overlap a transition between the two cell packs. The barrier is designed to divide a space adjacent to the cover into at least two fire compartments in order to prevent hot gas of a cell pack that is flowing into the space from spreading to an adjacent cell pack.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/658 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by thermal insulation or shielding
• H01M 50/264 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks for cells or batteries, e.g. straps, tie rods or peripheral frames

Abstract

A method of monitoring a state of a driver of a vehicle uses a camera in the interior of the vehicle. A viewing behavior of a driver of the vehicle is determined during an active driving situation using the camera. The method includes determining a target viewing sequence of the active driving situation, and determining an actual viewing sequence during the active driving situation depending on the viewing behavior of the driver of the vehicle. A change in the actual viewing sequence from the target viewing sequence during the active driving situation is determined. The method also includes determining the state of the driver as tired if the change in the actual viewing sequence from the target viewing sequence indicates that a time interval between at least two views of the actual viewing sequence exceeds a predetermined threshold value.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks

Abstract

An on-board power supply system for a motor vehicle that includes a high-voltage voltage network with a high-voltage energy storage device for supplying voltage to one or more high-voltage consumers, a main converter for converting the high-voltage voltage present in the high-voltage voltage network into a predetermined low-voltage voltage present in the low-voltage voltage system for supplying voltage to one or more low-voltage consumers, a battery management system, and a bypass converter assembly. The bypass converter assembly is configured to transfer a specific, maximum permissible amount of energy from the high-voltage voltage network to the low-voltage voltage network during a parking phase of the motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 58/14 - Preventing excessive discharging
• B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
• B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
• B60L 58/20 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having different nominal voltages

Abstract

Please substitute the new Abstract submitted herewith for the original Abstract: A method and device for additively manufacturing components. In the method and device, a printing device is provided for additively manufacturing components, wherein the printing device comprises an extruder apparatus, a manifold apparatus connected to the extruder apparatus, and a plurality of spaced-apart nozzles. Furthermore, a plurality of components are manufactured by the printing device, wherein extrusion material is conveyed from the extruder apparatus via the manifold apparatus to the nozzles, and wherein the components are manufactured simultaneously.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 64/182 - Processes of additive manufacturing specially adapted for manufacturing multiple 3D objects in parallel batches
• B29C 64/118 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using filamentary material being melted, e.g. fused deposition modelling [FDM]
• B29C 64/209 - HeadsNozzles
• B29C 64/227 - Driving means
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor

Abstract

A method and system for a vehicle for binding a user account with a digital key is disclosed herein. The method includes receiving information about an account binding of a user from an administrative platform for the vehicle, the information about the account binding comprising information on a digital account key. The method also includes receiving access information from a user, the access information comprising information on a digital user key, and verifying that the digital account key and the digital user key match to obtain user grant information. The method further includes obtaining information about one or more personalized settings or services of the user for the vehicle based on the user grant information, and applying the one or more settings to the vehicle or enabling the one or more services for the user in the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/08 - Key distribution
• 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
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a lane guidance assistant (2) of a vehicle (1), comprising the steps of: receiving environment data describing an environment (5) of the vehicle (1); recognizing lane boundaries (12) bounding a lane (6) and road users (16) ahead on the basis of the environment data; automatically performing steering interventions to keep the vehicle (1) in the lane (6) on the basis of the recognized lane boundaries (12) during lane-following travel; switching from the lane-following travel to object-following travel if the lane boundaries (12) are insufficiently recognized, during which object-following travel the road user (16) ahead is followed by automatic performance of steering interventions, the switching from the lane-following travel to the object-following travel being performed according to predefined switching conditions; recognizing travel on a road traffic segment for which insufficient recognition of the lane boundaries (12) is known; adapting the switching conditions before and/or during the travel on the road traffic segment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 15/02 - Steering position indicators
• G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems

Abstract

The invention relates to a temperature control device (1) for a motor vehicle, having: a coolant circuit (2) though which a coolant can flow; a first temperature control circuit (3) through which a temperature control medium can flow; a second temperature control circuit (4) through which the temperature control medium can flow; a first heat exchanger (8) which is arranged in both the coolant circuit (2) and the first temperature control circuit (3) and which can be operated as an evaporator for evaporating the coolant, via which heat exchanger heat can be exchanged between the coolant and the temperature control medium flowing through the first temperature control circuit (3); and a second heat exchanger (9) which is arranged in both the coolant circuit (2) and the second temperature control circuit (4) and which can be operated as a cooler for cooling the coolant, via which heat exchanger heat can be exchanged between the coolant and the temperature control medium flowing through the second temperature control circuit (4). The invention also relates to an electrical energy store (10) which is designed to store electrical energy and which is arranged in the first temperature control circuit (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
• B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle (10) comprising a front bonnet (11) which is connected to a body of the motor vehicle (10) by a hinge mechanism (20), and comrprising at least one cover (16) which is fastened to the hinge mechanism (20) and has plastic, carbon fibres and/or glass fibres, wherein the cover (16), when the front bonnet (11) is closed, covers a recess (15) in a cowl (13) of the motor vehicle (10) which a rear edge of the front bonnet (11) enters when the front bonnet (11) is opened.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 25/12 - Parts or details thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement with a wheel (1) of a vehicle and with a caliper brake (2), wherein the wheel comprises a rim (1.1), a hub section (1.3), and at least one spoke (1.2) connecting the hub section to the rim, and wherein the caliper brake comprises a brake disc (2.2) with a curved brake disc pot (2.3), a brake caliper (2.1) with a caliper-like housing surrounding the brake disc, at least one brake piston device which is arranged in the housing of the brake caliper and which is configured to transfer, by way of at least one brake piston, a pressing force onto the brake disc, wherein when the brake is installed in the vehicle, at least one brake piston device is arranged in that side of the caliper-like housing of the brake caliper which faces the vehicle interior, wherein the brake disc pot is connected to the wheel hub of the wheel, and wherein the curvature of the brake disc pot, when installed in the vehicle and viewed in the axial direction of the wheel, is oriented in the direction of the vehicle interior.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 13/74 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or driveBrake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive
• F16D 55/22 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads
• B60B 3/10 - Disc wheels, i.e. wheels with load-supporting disc body apertured to simulate spoked wheels
• B60T 1/06 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting otherwise than on tread, e.g. employing rim, drum, disc, or transmission
• F16D 65/12 - DiscsDrums for disc brakes
• F16D 55/00 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes
• F16D 65/02 - Braking membersMounting thereof

Abstract

Provided is a method for monitoring a time distribution via a network switch to be used in a communication network of an automated vehicle. The method includes receiving, a first synchronized time, at a first port of the network switch, receiving, a second synchronized time, at a second port of the network switch, comparing the received first synchronized time to the received second synchronized time, and output a control signal if a result of the comparing is that a difference between the received first synchronized time and the received second synchronized time exceeds a predefined threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04J 3/14 - Monitoring arrangements
• H04L 43/0852 - Delays

Abstract

A driver assistance system is designed to assist a driver of a motor vehicle during a second trip along a trajectory that was recorded during a first trip. The driver assistance system is designed to determine altitude change information regarding an altitude change of the trajectory recorded during the first trip. The driver assistance system is also designed to determine a display trajectory for the second trip using the altitude change information and to cause the display trajectory to be displayed on a display unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/00 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups

Abstract

A control device for activating an active haptics operator control element for a motor vehicle is configured to determine whether the operator control element is being operated with a short press or a long press. The control device is configured so as, if it has been determined that the operator control element has been operated with a short press, to determine whether the operator control element has an assigned long-press function that is performable after the operator control element has been operated with a long press, and to activate the operator control element to output an active haptic feedback if it has been determined that the operator control element has an assigned long-press function.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• B62D 1/04 - Hand wheels

Abstract

The invention relates to a high-voltage storage device (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising a multiplicity of electrically interconnected energy storage cells (2) that are in the form of pouch cells and are arranged in a storage device housing (6) of the high-voltage storage device (1), wherein provision is made for at least one cell group (3), comprising at least two energy storage cells (2) that are arranged in series in the longitudinal direction (4) of the energy storage cells (2), wherein the electrical contact sections (5) of the energy storage cells (2) are oriented in the longitudinal direction (4) and are electrically interconnected.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/647 - Prismatic or flat cells, e.g. pouch cells
• H01M 50/211 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for pouch cells
• H01M 50/289 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs
• H01M 50/502 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing
• H01M 50/553 - Terminals adapted for prismatic, pouch or rectangular cells

Abstract

The invention relates to an oil chamber closure lid (1) for a housing (2) for an electric machine (3), and to the housing (2), the electric machine (3) and a motor vehicle having the electric machine (3). The oil chamber closure lid (1) has: – a main body (10) having an outer side (11) and an oil chamber side (13) opposite the outer side (11), – a fastening hole (12) which perpendicularly completely penetrates the main body (10), – a channel system which is integrated in the main body (10) and the oil return channel of which opens out within an oil chamber boundary (14) of the oil chamber side (14), wherein an oil outlet channel of the channel system opens out at the oil chamber side (13) outside of the oil chamber boundary (14), – an extension piece (15) which is integrally connected to the main body (10) and in which an extension piece channel fluidically connected to the oil return channel or to the oil outlet channel is integrated, wherein at a distal end (16) of the extension piece (15) a spigot (17) fluidically connected to the extension piece channel is arranged which extends parallel to the fastening hole (12) from the outer side (11) towards the oil chamber side (13).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
• B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
• H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
• H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil

Abstract

The invention relates to a lighting device for a motor vehicle, comprising a plurality of light sources (2) and a cover plate (5), wherein the plurality of light sources (2) emit light via the cover plate (5) during operation. A plurality of reflectors (4) are provided in the lighting device and each light source (2) of the plurality of light sources (2) is separately associated with a reflector (4) of the plurality of reflectors (4), wherein the reflector (4) surrounds the associated light source (2) and widens starting from the associated light source (2) towards the cover plate (5), wherein mutually adjacent reflectors (4) are connected to each other via webs (7), which are at a distance from the cover plate (5).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 3/14 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for dashboards lighting through the surface to be illuminated
• B60Q 3/54 - Lighting devices embedded in interior trim, e.g. in roof liners
• B60Q 3/60 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects
• F21S 43/14 - Light emitting diodes [LED]
• F21S 43/31 - Optical layout thereof
• F21S 43/33 - Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by reflectors characterised by their material, surface treatment or coatings

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a tool element of a tool device, in particular of a deep-drawing tool or press tool, comprising the steps of: - providing a tool dataset, which comprises a first subset and a second subset and which describes at least one tool surface, wherein a tool body bears the tool surface and the tool surface contacts a component during operation of the tool device; - generating a first meshing dataset and a second meshing dataset by separate meshing of the first subset and the second subset; - joining the first meshing dataset to the second meshing dataset; - filling the two-dimensional shell with three-dimensional filling elements in order to generate a three-dimensional network structure of the tool element; - generating a simulation result on the basis of the three-dimensional network structure; - producing the tool element on the basis of the simulation result.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 30/17 - Mechanical parametric or variational design
• G06F 30/23 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using finite element methods [FEM] or finite difference methods [FDM]
• G06F 113/24 - Sheet material
• G06F 119/08 - Thermal analysis or thermal optimisation
• G06F 119/14 - Force analysis or force optimisation, e.g. static or dynamic forces

Abstract

The invention relates to an inverter unit for a machine unit, said machine unit having a first electric machine and a second electric machine. The inverter unit comprises a direct current path which is designed to conduct a direct current to a distribution point. The inverter unit additionally comprises a first current path which runs from the distribution point to a first connection point for the electric machine and which is designed to provide a first alternating current at the first connection point on the basis of the direct current. The inverter unit additionally comprises a second current path which runs from the distribution point to a second connection point for the second electric machine and which is designed to provide a second alternating current at the second connection point on the basis of the direct current. The first current path and the second current path have lengths which are substantially identical.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
• H02K 16/00 - Machines with more than one rotor or stator
• H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
• B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
• B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel

Abstract

The invention relates to a cover device (1) for a mirror base of an interior mirror to be fastened to a front window (2) of a vehicle, said cover device having a cover unit (3, 3A, 3B). In the assembled state, lateral regions (5, 6) of the cover unit (3, 3A, 3B) lie flush to the front window (2) and the cover unit, together with the front window (2), delimits a cavity (7). Furthermore, a cover element (12) connected to the cover unit (3) is provided which overlaps the cover unit (3, 3A, 3B) in a shingle-like manner at least in some regions and is designed to be displaceable with respect to the cover unit. A spring unit (22) is arranged between the cover unit (3, 3A, 3B) and the cover element (12), by means of which spring unit the cover element (12) is, in an installation position, pushed against a vehicle ceiling (15). The invention also relates to a vehicle designed with the cover device (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 1/04 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted inside vehicle

Abstract

A charging plug holder (10) for a charging device (14) for charging electric vehicles comprises an outer side (18) with a receptacle (20) for inserting at least a section (22) of a charging plug (12) for an electric vehicle in order to hold the charging plug (12) in the receptacle (20), and at least one latching element (24), which is designed in such a way that it engages into a latching-in opening (26) in the charging plug (12) after insertion of the charging plug (12) in order to lock the charging plug (12) in the receptacle (20). The charging plug holder (10) also comprises an actuating element (32), which extends from the outer side (18) towards the latching element (24) in order to push the latching element (24) into an unlocking position, in which the charging plug (12) is unlocked, by manually pressing the actuating element (32).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
• B60L 53/31 - Charging columns specially adapted for electric vehicles
• H01R 13/60 - Means for supporting coupling part when not engaged
• H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
• H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
• H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement

Abstract

A method is provided for operating an operator control element provided for a display device of a motor vehicle, wherein the display device is configured to display a list with at least one end, and wherein the operator control element is configured to output a control signal to the display device, which control signal is used to scroll through the displayed list, depending on a predetermined actuation of said actuator control element. The method determines whether the at least one end of the list has been reached by way of the predetermined actuation of the operator control element. The method prevents an output of a predetermined active haptic feedback signal by way of the operator control element only if it has been determined that the at least one end of the list has been reached by way of the predetermined actuation of the operator control element, or outputs a predetermined active haptic feedback signal by way of the operator control element only if it has been determined that the at least one end of the list has been reached by way of the predetermined actuation of the operator control element.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 35/25 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using haptic output
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/0485 - Scrolling or panning
• 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

Abstract

A driver monitoring system for a vehicle has at least one output device, a monitoring module, and a control module. The output device is configured to output at least one attentiveness warning. The monitoring module is configured to monitor a driver of the vehicle and to recognize inattentiveness states of the driver. The control module is configured to accumulate a duration of the recognized inattentiveness states within a finite time window having a predetermined length in order to determine an accumulated inattentiveness duration for the finite time window and to actuate the at least one output device for the output of the at least one attentiveness warning based on the accumulated inattentiveness duration and a tempo measure of an increase of the accumulated inattentiveness duration.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
• B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
• B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

Abstract

A busbar device, a corresponding intermediate circuit capacitor apparatus and a motor vehicle equipped therewith are provided. The busbar device has electrical contact elements, each forming a contact surface region in which they extend parallel to one another in a planar manner. On at least one end thereof each of the contact elements has a connection region as an outer connection. The contact elements form a snubber capacitor. For this purpose the contact surface regions are spaced apart from one another, perpendicularly to their main extension plane, only by an electrical insulation layer. Moreover, the contact surface regions extend, in the directions which span their main extension plane, over the majority of a total extent of the busbar device. The height of the busbar device perpendicularly to the main extension plane of the contact surface regions is less than the extent thereof in this main extension plane.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 25/16 - Rails or bus-bars provided with a plurality of discrete connecting locations for counterparts
• H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
• H02M 1/34 - Snubber circuits

Abstract

A wiring harness and an electrical assembly in which a chamber can be vented by the wiring harness are provided. The wiring harness is configured to transmit electrical power between two electrical contact points located separate from each other. The wiring harness includes an individual conductor, which includes an electrically insulating layer and forms, along a longitudinal direction of extent of the wiring harness, two connection ends of the wiring harness for electrically contacting the contact points; a hollow channel element, which is separate from the individual conductor and runs along the longitudinal direction of extent, wherein each of the ends of the channel element opens out at a respective connection end; and a wiring harness sheath, by way of which the individual conductor and the channel element are jointly sheathed along the longitudinal direction of extent.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
• H01B 7/285 - Preventing penetration of fluid into conductor or cable by completely or partially filling interstices in the cable

Abstract

A washer to be arranged in a mechanical connection between an energy storage module and a housing of an electrical energy store for a motor vehicle includes an axial hole for receiving a connector and axially opposing bearing surfaces for pressing against metal contact surfaces of the energy storage module and the housing. The washer has a metal bushing for providing a current path between the contact surfaces for potential equalization between the energy storage module and the housing, the axially opposing faces of the bushing forming the bearing surfaces. The bushing has, between the faces, a tapering cross section forming a fuse for interrupting the current path in the event of overcurrent. A thermally insulating material surrounds the metal bushing at least in the region of the tapering cross section and compensates for the tapering cross section in order to provide a substantially constant outer diameter of the washer and to reduce the thermal conductivity of a heat-conducting path formed by the washer between the housing and the energy storage module.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 6/28 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the electric energy storing means, e.g. batteries or capacitors
• F01N 13/18 - Construction facilitating manufacture, assembly or disassembly
• F16B 43/00 - Washers or equivalent devicesOther devices for supporting bolt-heads or nuts
• H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
• H01M 50/224 - Metals
• 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
• H01M 50/583 - Devices or arrangements for the interruption of current in response to current, e.g. fuses

Abstract

A battery arrangement comprising a large number or plurality of energy storage cells, wherein the energy storage cells have connection poles to which cell connectors are fastened, in particular welded, for interconnecting the energy storage cells. The energy storage cells are connected to a contact-making system which is formed by a printed circuit board having a covering layer on both sides, wherein the printed circuit board is arranged between the connection poles and the cell connectors in such a way that the fastening points, in particular the welding points, by way of which the cell connectors are indirectly connected to the connection poles via the printed circuit board are protected against external influences by the covering layers.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/519 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising printed circuit boards [PCB]
• 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 50/516 - Methods for interconnecting adjacent batteries or cells by welding, soldering or brazing
• H01M 50/522 - Inorganic material
• H01M 50/528 - Fixed electrical connections, i.e. not intended for disconnection

Abstract

A vehicle is provided with an electric energy storage device including a first sub-storage device for electric energy and a second sub-storage device for electric energy, the first sub-storage device and second sub-storage device being electrically connected together by a switch assembly. The first sub-storage device and the second sub-storage device each include at least one respective electrochemical storage cell, wherein the at least one electrochemical storage cell of the first sub-storage device has a stability-optimized cell chemistry, and the at least one electrochemical storage cell of the second sub-storage device has an output-optimized cell chemistry. The at least one electrochemical storage cell of the first sub-storage device is arranged in an impact assembly of the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
• B60L 58/19 - Switching between serial connection and parallel connection of battery modules
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
• H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
• H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
• H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
• H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
• H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering

Abstract

A method for operating an electrical circuit device includes the method step of opening a first switch and closing a second switch in order, in the case of a charging current or in the case of a discharging current of an electrical secondary storage unit, to generate Joule heat by way of current flow in the forward direction of a first diode, and/or including the method step of closing the first switch and opening the second switch in order to generate Joule heat in the case of current flow of the respective other current in the forward direction of a second diode.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H01M 10/615 - Heating or keeping warm
• H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
• H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
• H01M 10/6571 - Resistive heaters

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement of a suspension arm (12) on a receiving component (10) by means of a bearing core (14) that can be fastened to the receiving component (10), wherein part of the bearing core (14) is passed through a through-opening (16) in the suspension arm (12) and is fastened to the receiving component (10) in a first end region (14a) by means of an elongated first fastening element (18a) and in a second end region (14b) by means of an elongated second fastening element (18b), wherein the longitudinal extension directions of each of the fastening elements (18a, 18b) are oriented at an angle to an axis (A) of the through-opening (16), wherein at least one stop surface (22a, 22b) of at least one stop element (20a, 20b) is arranged on one side of the through-opening (16) in order to absorb axial forces (F, -F) of the suspension arm (12) acting on the receiving component (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• F16F 1/38 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction with a sleeve of elastic material between a rigid outer sleeve and a rigid inner sleeve or pin
• B60G 7/02 - Attaching arms to sprung part of vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a control assembly (4) for controlling deceleration (6) of a motor vehicle (2), comprising: a control unit (8) which provides a present value (AW) of a deceleration parameter (10) to an actuator system (12) for decelerating (6) the motor vehicle (2); an operation interface (16) for a driver (18); a driver unit (14) and an assistance unit (19) which provide a driver value (FW) and an assistance value (ZW), respectively, of the deceleration parameter (10) on the basis of an input via the operation interface (16) and on the basis of an assistance specification (20), respectively, the control assembly (4) being able to be switched, via a switching mode (UB) operating mode, between the driver mode (FB) and assistance mode (AB) operating modes (22); a fading unit (30) which provides the present value (AW) in the form of the driver value (FW) in the driver mode (FB) and in the form of the assistance value (ZW) in the assistance mode (AB) and which, in the switching mode (UB), leads steadily from the driver value (FW) to the assistance value (ZW) or vice versa within a fading time (TB1-4). A motor vehicle (2) contains the control assembly (4) and the actuator system (12) supplied with the present value (AW). In a method for operating the control assembly (4), the control assembly (4) is operated in the driver mode (FB) and, in response to a switching request (24), is operated in the switching mode (UB) and is subsequently operated in the assistance mode (AB), and vice versa.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
• B60W 30/14 - Cruise control
• B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle
• B60W 30/16 - Control of distance between vehicles, e.g. keeping a distance to preceding vehicle
• B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for testing a coolant circuit (1) of a motor vehicle, in which in the coolant circuit (1) through which a coolant can flow, there are arranged a compensation vessel (9) for receiving the coolant and an electric pump (4) for conveying the coolant, wherein the pump (4) is operated in a dry run detection mode in which an electric motor (7) of the pump (4) is supplied with and operated by electric current such that by means of the electric motor (7) a conveying element (6) of the pump (4) provided for conveying the coolant is driven and thus rotated at a rotational speed. In the dry run detection mode, a current value is determined which characterises the current with which the electric motor (7) is supplied. By means of a sensor (11), a measurement variable characterising the amount of coolant received in the compensation vessel (9) is measured, and a measurement value characterising the measured measurement variable and thus the amount is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01P 5/14 - Safety means against, or active at, failure of coolant-pump drives, e.g. shutting engine downMeans for indicating functioning of coolant pumps
• F01P 7/16 - Controlling of coolant flow the coolant being liquid by thermostatic control
• F01P 11/02 - Liquid-coolant overflow, venting, or draining devices
• F01P 11/18 - Indicating devicesOther safety devices concerning coolant pressure, coolant flow, or liquid-coolant level
• B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
• H01M 10/60 - Heating or coolingTemperature control
• F01P 5/12 - Pump-driving arrangements
• B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for monitoring a shaping process in which a drawn part (2) is shaped from a semi-finished product (1) by means of a deep-drawing device, said method comprising the following steps: - detecting, by a sensor device, a property value at at least one measuring point (3) of the drawn part (2); (S1) - ascertaining a current material flow and/or a drawn part shape (8) based on the property value of the at least one measuring point (3); (S2) - determining a deviation of the current material flow from a reference material flow and/or a deviation of the drawn part shape (8) from a predefined reference shape; (S3) - outputting a representation (4) characterising the deviation of the material flow and/or the deviation of the drawn part shape (8) on a display device (5); (S4) and - based on the representation: providing a change to a process parameter combination for a subsequent shaping process and/or providing an operating element (6) via which said change can be selected. (S5) Furthermore, the invention relates to a computer program and to a data carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 19/18 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form
• B21D 22/00 - Shaping without cutting, by stamping, spinning, or deep-drawing
• G05B 19/406 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by monitoring or safety

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus (16) for introducing vehicle doors (12) into an manufacturing cell (10), said apparatus comprising at least one feed device (18) which is designed to receive at least one vehicle door (12) and to deliver it to the manufacturing cell (10). The invention also relates to a manufacturing cell for the automated application of a seal to a vehicle door (12), said manufacturing cell comprising at least one such apparatus (16).

IPC Classes  ?

• B23P 19/04 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes for assembling or disassembling parts
• B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
• B62D 65/18 - Transportation, conveyor or haulage systems specially adapted for motor vehicle or trailer assembly lines
• B62D 65/06 - 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 doors, windows, openable roofs, lids, bonnets, or weather strips or seals therefor

Abstract

The present invention relates to a driving assistance system (100) for the automated driving of a vehicle (10), comprising a driving module (110) for automated driving, the driving module (110) being designed at least for the automated longitudinal guidance of the vehicle (10), and the driving module (110) also being designed to: - operate in a first longitudinal-guidance functional mode (M1); - in response to the driver actuating the brake pedal, switch to a second longitudinal-guidance functional mode (M2) which differs from the first longitudinal-guidance functional mode (M1); and - in response to the driver releasing the brake pedal, automatically switch back to the first longitudinal-guidance functional mode (M1).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/16 - Control of distance between vehicles, e.g. keeping a distance to preceding vehicle
• B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
• B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
• B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

Goods & Services

Motor vehicles; parts and fittings for motor vehicles.

Goods & Services

Motor vehicles; parts and fittings for motor vehicles.

Abstract

An assistance system for a vehicle is provided that includes an output module, which is configured for music output in a vehicle interior, on the basis of musical acoustic data, and an interior sensor system that is configured to optically and/or acoustically detect at least one vehicle occupant and to provide corresponding detection data. The assistance system is configured to determine a reaction of the at least one vehicle occupant to the music output on the basis of the detection data; and activate at least one vehicle function on the basis of the reaction of the at least one vehicle occupant to the music output, in order to provide the at least one vehicle occupant with feedback on the reaction to the music output.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 50/16 - Tactile feedback to the driver, e.g. vibration or force feedback to the driver on the steering wheel or the accelerator pedal
• B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
• B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
• G06F 3/16 - Sound inputSound output
• 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 40/20 - Movements or behaviour, e.g. gesture recognition

Abstract

A method for the additive manufacturing of an item includes a step of solidifying a construction material, modifying the distribution, and solidifying the construction material. In the step of solidifying the construction material, the material is solidified in order to form at least one wall element which delimits at least one internal space. The item is a three-dimensional object formed by selective solidification of a resin-based construction material which includes at least one additive. In the step of modifying the distribution, the distribution is modified by locally increasing the concentration of the additive in the liquid construction material in the at least one delimited internal space. In the final step of solidifying the construction material, the construction material is solidified in the at least one internal space.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 64/124 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using layers of liquid which are selectively solidified
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor
• B33Y 70/10 - Composites of different types of material, e.g. mixtures of ceramics and polymers or mixtures of metals and biomaterials

Abstract

A method for assisting a driver of a vehicle during a coupling process with a trailer parked parallel to a road. The method comprises receiving surroundings data from at least one surroundings sensor, and detecting that the trailer is parked parallel to the road. The method further comprises determining at least one coupling position allowing the vehicle to be coupled with the trailer parked parallel to the road, and submitting at least one coupling position suggestion to the driver, based on the at least one coupling position. An open space, describing an area located in front of the trailer in the towing direction, is also determined by the surroundings data. The open space depends on an open space length determined in the towing direction of the trailer. Furthermore, the at least one coupling position is determined depending on the open space length.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60D 1/36 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions for facilitating connection, e.g. hitch catchers
• B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle

Abstract

An electrified motor vehicle with a high-voltage storage device, at least one electric machine, power electronics, a DC/DC converter, and an electronic analysis device to perform a central component-specific energy monitoring function of defined components of a low-voltage onboard electrical system and/or defined components of a high-voltage onboard electrical system. The analysis device is designed such that a specific load signature is stored for each defined component, and a complete measurement signal which is detected outside of the defined component using a first (e.g., single) measurement sensor for the entire low-voltage onboard electrical system and/or a second (e.g., single) measurement sensor for the high-voltage onboard electrical network is disaggregated in order to detect the load signatures using non-intrusive load monitoring (NILM) technology. Each complete measurement signal is purged of motor vehicle-specific electric disturbance variables by a defined correction device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 3/12 - Recording operating variables
• B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
• G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
• G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time

Abstract

A method for examining the suitability of a vehicle window for use in a head-up display device includes defining, in relation to human resolution capability, a measuring grid by specifying measuring point distances between discrete measuring points in an actual vehicle window surface to be used as a reflection surface for the head-up display device; acquiring, using deflectrometry, local actual normal vectors of this reflection surface for the specified discrete measuring grid; determining an accompanying local actual line of vision of the head-up display device for each acquired local actual normal vector; and evaluating the actual vehicle window according to a deviation of the determined local actual lines of vision from ideal target lines of vision of the head-up display device, which are each reflected at corresponding surface points of a predetermined ideal target vehicle window.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 11/00 - Testing of optical apparatusTesting structures by optical methods not otherwise provided for
• G01M 11/02 - Testing optical properties

Abstract

A vehicle with a frameless vehicle door having a lower door body and a moveable door window pane, wherein a respective guide rail is curved around the same axis as the door window pane in parallel with the unloaded door window frame, and the curvature and/or the position of the guide rails relative to the door body deviate from a constructional class A surface curvature and/or a class A surface spatial positioning, are configured such that, in an unloaded state extended out of the door body, the door window pane has a first spatial form and/or adopts a first spatial position which deviates from a constructionally determined door window pane class A surface spatial form and/or door window pane class A surface spatial position, and in a loaded state, the door window pane has a second spatial form and/or adopts a second spatial position which substantially corresponds with the door window pane class A surface spatial form and/or door window pane class A surface spatial position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 1/17 - WindowsWindscreensAccessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides adjustable slidable vertically
• E05F 11/38 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement

Abstract

A method for controlling access to a motor vehicle includes the steps of receiving a tracking request for a new digital key for a motor vehicle, wherein the new digital key is included in a chain of digital keys that have been created from one another, and wherein the tracking request includes a chain of attestation packages that are assigned to the digital keys in pairs; determining that a digital key to which one of the attestation packages of the chain is assigned has already been authenticated with respect to the motor vehicle; removing from the chain an attestation package that is assigned to a digital key that precedes the determined key in the chain; and providing a tracking response with at least one remaining attestation package.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
• G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
• H04L 9/08 - Key distribution

Abstract

A control device actuates an active haptic operating element for a motor vehicle. The control device is designed to determine whether there is an activation of the operating element; to determine whether the operating element is assigned an available function if an activation of the operating element has been determined; and to actuate the operating element to emit an active haptic positive feedback when an activation of the operating element has been determined, and it has been determined that the operating element is assigned an executable function. The control device is designed to actuate the operating element to emit an active haptic negative feedback when an activation of the operating element has been determined, and it has been determined that no executable function is assigned to the operating element. The active haptic positive feedback and the active haptic negative feedback differ from one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 35/25 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using haptic output
• B60K 35/22 - Display screens

Abstract

A method for controlling a security function of a motor vehicle includes the steps of making a communication connection between the motor vehicle and a mobile device via Bluetooth Low Energy Long Range; determining a distance between the motor vehicle and the mobile device via channel sounding on the communication connection; and changing the communication connection to Bluetooth Low Energy Normal Mode when the distance is below a predetermined threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
• B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user

Abstract

An apparatus for checking a digital target key of a device for a vehicle determines a sequence of key identifiers for a corresponding sequence of digital keys that have been used to derive the target key, and identifies the first key identifier in the sequence for a corresponding first key in the sequence of keys that has not yet been verified for the vehicle. The apparatus also obtains an attestation for the identified key from the device to verify the identified key on the basis of the obtained attestation, and to check the target key of the device on the basis of the verified identified key.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user

Abstract

A method for determining an egress route for a vehicle to a target off-ramp of a highway, as well as a corresponding automotive control unit and a vehicle, are provided. To determine the egress route, an egress route graph is generated based on map data arranged in links. The egress route graph comprises a plurality of egress route nodes and a plurality of egress route edges, which includes lane direction edges based on lane information included in at least some of the links and lane change edges. To each egress route edge, a confidence value and a cost value are assigned. Based on the accordingly determined egress route graph, the egress route is determined, which corresponds to a path through the egress route graph to the target off-ramp, which has an optimized total confidence value and an optimized total cost value.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/34 - Route searchingRoute guidance

Abstract

A method for unsupervised maneuvering of a vehicle as well as a corresponding automotive control unit and a vehicle are provided. Prior to causing the vehicle to autonomously depart a parking position without supervision, the vehicle performs a first pre-departure movement configured to prevent endangering VRUs in a vicinity of the vehicle. The parking position is located outside of a field of view of the user. In response to receiving a command from a user of the vehicle instructing the vehicle to autonomously drive to a vehicle retrieval location, the vehicle drives autonomously to the vehicle retrieval location.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
• 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 5/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of acoustic signal devices

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement (1) of a side door (2, 2a, 2b) on a side frame (4) delimiting a door opening (3, 3a, 3b) for a passenger car, in which the side door (2, 2a, 2b) is mounted on the side frame (4) so as to be pivotable relative to the side frame (4) between a closed position (9) and an open position and the side door (2, 2a, 2b) has a vertical carrier (16) held on a structural component (17) of the side door (2, 2a, 2b), by which vertical carrier the door opening (3, 3a, 3b) is at least partially covered in the closed position (9), wherein the vertical carrier (16) at least partially delimits a receiving space (18) in which a support element (19) of the side door (2, 2a, 2b) is arranged, and a coupling element (20) extending at least in some regions between an inner part (7) of the side frame (4) and an outer part (8) of the side frame (4) is provided which has at least one fastening point (21) via which the coupling element (20) is held on a side sill (22) of the passenger car.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides

Abstract

The invention relates to an actuator device (18) for a stabiliser (12) of a motor vehicle, having a first shaft (19) which is mounted to rotate about a first shaft rotational axis (21) and which has a first coupling point (23) via which the first shaft (19) can be coupled to a first torsion bar (13), and having a second shaft (20) which is mounted to rotate about a second shaft rotational axis (22) and which has a second coupling point (24) via which the second shaft (20) can be coupled to a second torsion bar (14), wherein the shafts (19, 20) are coupled to one another via at least one transmission device (25) which has a plurality of wheels (26, 27, 28, 29) and at least two couplings (30, 31), wherein in a first operating state (32) the shafts (26, 27, 28, 29) can be rotated in opposite rotational directions (34, 38) about the shaft rotational axes (21, 22) and in a second operating state (33) the shafts (26, 27, 28, 29) can be rotated in the same rotational direction (34) about the shaft rotational axes (21, 22).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60G 21/055 - Stabiliser bars

Goods & Services

Motor vehicles; parts and fittings for motor vehicles.

Goods & Services

Media content; data storage devices; data processing apparatus; information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices; communications apparatus; apparatus, instruments and cables for electricity; electrical and electronic components; optical devices and instruments; protective covers for tablet computers; bags for laptop computers; computer peripherals; computer mice; mouse pads; navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting and map making devices; measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators and controllers; parts, fittings and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class. Vehicles; motorcycles; apparatus for locomotion by land; parts and fittings for vehicles.

Goods & Services

Motor vehicles; parts and fittings for motor vehicles.

Goods & Services

Motor vehicles; parts and fittings for motor vehicles.

Goods & Services

Motor vehicles; parts and fittings for motor vehicles.

Goods & Services

Motor vehicles; parts and fittings for motor vehicles.

Goods & Services

Motor vehicles; parts and fittings for motor vehicles.

Goods & Services

Motor vehicles; parts and fittings for motor vehicles.

Goods & Services

Motor vehicles; parts and fittings for motor vehicles.

Goods & Services

Motor vehicles; parts and fittings for motor vehicles.

Abstract

A display device for displaying at least one image includes a receiver device configured to receive image data assigned to the at least one image, an electronic visual display having a plurality of pixels, configured to display the at least one image by emitting light from the plurality of pixels, a control device configured to control the electronic visual display based on the image data to emit light in a first angular range in order to display a first image on the electronic visual display, the first image being registrable in a first observation angular range with respect to the electronic visual display that corresponds to the first angular range.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09G 3/00 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes
• G02B 30/26 - Optical systems or apparatus for producing three-dimensional [3D] effects, e.g. stereoscopic images by providing first and second parallax images to an observer’s left and right eyes of the autostereoscopic type
• G09G 3/20 - 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

Abstract

A method for providing information for a robot device designed to provide a seam on a motor vehicle component, the method including creating a construction space model for a motor vehicle comprising the motor vehicle component, recording respective seams to be provided on the motor vehicle in the construction space model, creating a seam primary key for each seam and storing them in the construction space model, wherein the seam primary key characterizes at least one property of the associated seam, and controlling the robot device depending on the construction space model with the respective seam primary keys of the seams.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls

Abstract

A machine housing including a first housing part, a second housing part, and two straight centering elements. Each centering element engages both in one of the first centering element receptacles and in one of the second centering element receptacles, such that the centering element receptacles connected via the centering element are aligned axially with one another, such that the housing parts are aligned with one another such that the shaft bearing seats are centered axially along a common shaft bearing axis. A respective longitudinal center axis of the centering elements extends obliquely or perpendicularly to the shaft bearing axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 5/16 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields
• H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
• H02K 15/144 - CasingsEnclosuresSupports of shafts, bearings or supports therefor

Abstract

A method for producing an electrode for an electrical energy storage cell includes the steps of providing a carrier material, coating the carrier material with coating material for producing a coating, and blasting the coating, in particular for adjusting the porosity thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• B24C 1/00 - Methods for use of abrasive blasting for producing particular effectsUse of auxiliary equipment in connection with such methods
• B24C 3/12 - Apparatus using nozzles
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 4/66 - Selection of materials

Abstract

The invention relates to a noise reduction element (10) for a high-voltage line (12a) and/or potential equalisation line (12b) for an electrically operable car, wherein the noise reduction element (10) comprises a sufficient mass that is designed to at least partially minimise the transmission of structure-borne noise through the high-voltage line (12a) and/or potential equalisation line (12b) and to enclose the high-voltage line (12a) and/or potential equalisation line (12b) and to be fastened to the high-voltage line (12a) and/or potential equalisation line (12b) by means of a suitable fastening element (14). The invention also relates to an arrangement of at least one noise reduction element (10) for reducing structure-borne noise transmission on an electrically operable car and to a method for reducing structure-borne noise transmission in an electrically operable car.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for automatically ejecting a charging plug from a charging socket of a vehicle to which charging socket the charging plug is connected, using an ejecting means in the charging socket, the method comprising the following steps: checking whether a signal indicating a charging plug ejection request is present; if a signal indicating a charging plug ejection request is present, checking whether the charging cable is currentless, and if the charging cable is not currentless, switching the charging cable to a currentless state and unlocking the charging plug; and if the charging cable is currentless and the charging plug is unlocked, automatically actuating the charging plug ejecting means until the charging plug is mechanically detached from the vehicle charging socket, wherein the signal indicating a charging plug ejection request is output by actuation of an input means within the vehicle, and wherein at least the user is informed of the activation of the ejection function and/or the activation of the ejection function is documented within the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
• B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
• B60L 53/65 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations involving identification of vehicles or their battery types
• H01R 13/633 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for disengagement only

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery cell, comprising: a housing (10) having a tubular, in particular hollow-cylindrical, housing part, a first end plate (20), which in particular has a circular circumference and has a first centre portion, and a second end plate (30), which in particular has a circular circumference and has a second centre portion, wherein a first end of the housing part is closed by the first end plate and a second end of the housing part is closed by the second end plate; an electrode winding, which is accommodated in an interior of the housing and has a strip-like first electrode with a first current collector and a strip-like second electrode with a second current collector, which, in a layered arrangement and with the interposition of a first and a second separator, are coiled around a longitudinal axis of the battery cell; and at least one connecting element, which is designed to restrict a movement of the first centre portion in the direction of the longitudinal axis away from the interior of the housing and to restrict a movement of the second centre portion in the direction of the longitudinal axis away from the interior of the housing, in particular in order to prevent or at least restrict a distortion of the first and the second end plate, in particular due to an overpressure prevailing in the interior of the housing with respect to an exterior of the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/107 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
• H01M 50/152 - Lids or covers characterised by their shape for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
• H01M 50/179 - Arrangements of electric connectors penetrating the casing adapted for the shape of the cells for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
• H01M 50/528 - Fixed electrical connections, i.e. not intended for disconnection
• H01M 50/559 - Terminals adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round, elliptic or button cells
• H01M 50/566 - Terminals characterised by their manufacturing process by welding, soldering or brazing

Abstract

A self-supporting electrode film (16) for an electrochemical cell (12) comprises a binder system, which has a first binder (20) and a second binder (22), and an active material (18) contained in the binder system, wherein the first binder (20) is a fluorine-free binder, and wherein the second binder (22) is a non-fibril-forming binder having an average particle size d50 in the range of 40 to 200 nm. The binder system is free of binders based on polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and/or cellulose. The invention also relates to an electrode (10), to an electrochemical cell (12) and to a method for producing a self-supporting electrode film (16).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 4/13 - Electrodes for accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte, e.g. for lithium-accumulatorsProcesses of manufacture thereof
• H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
• H01M 4/139 - Processes of manufacture
• H01M 4/1391 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for determining state information of a stored energy source (3) of a vehicle (2), comprising: - providing preliminary state information of the stored energy source (3); - providing impedance information of the stored energy source (3), which is characteristic of at least one measured impedance value of the stored energy source (3); - providing an impedance model of the stored energy source (3) depending on the state information to be determined; - determining a model-based impedance depending on the impedance model; - determining error information depending on the impedance information and the model-based impedance; and - determining the state information depending on the error information and the preliminary state information. The invention also relates to a system, to a computer program, and to a computer-readable storage medium.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/367 - Software therefor, e.g. for battery testing using modelling or look-up tables
• G01R 31/389 - Measuring internal impedance, internal conductance or related variables
• G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health

Abstract

The invention relates to a plug (10) for a plug-in connection for charging an electrically operable motor vehicle, comprising a housing (12), within which components of an electronic system and a first thermal conduction element (24) are disposed, wherein at least one second thermal conduction element (24) is disposed in relation to the first thermal conduction element (24), said thermal conduction elements being disposed opposite from one another within the housing (12) such that a receiving space (12a) is provided, within which the components of the electronic system disposed on the respective thermal conduction elements (24) and additional components for the temperature control of the electronic system and/or of the plug (10) are disposed. The invention also relates to a method for the temperature control of a plug (10) of this type.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
• B60L 53/302 - Cooling of charging equipment
• H01R 13/533 - Bases or cases made for use in extreme conditions, e.g. high temperature, radiation, vibration, corrosive environment, pressure
• H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for determining an estimated value of the angular position of the rotor of an electric machine. The device is designed to determine measured values of phase currents of the electric machine in the αβ coordinate system for a first main measurement time point and for a second main measurement time point, wherein the first main measurement time point and the second main measurement time point define a main measurement period into which an impulse for closing a switch element of a DC converter drops in order to generate an excitation voltage for the rotor of the electric machine. The device is also designed to determine, on the basis of the measured values of the phase currents in the αβ coordinate system for the first main measurement time point and for the second main measurement time point, an estimated value of the temporal gradient of the harmonic component of the phase currents, and to determine the estimated value of the angular position of the rotor of the electric machine for the second measurement time point on the basis of the estimated value of the temporal gradient of the harmonic component of the phase currents.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02P 6/185 - Circuit arrangements for detecting position without separate position detecting elements using inductance sensing, e.g. pulse excitation
• H02P 21/18 - Estimation of position or speed
• H02P 21/22 - Current control, e.g. using a current control loop
• H02P 25/022 - Synchronous motors

Abstract

The present invention relates to a fastening device (10) for fastening an interior trim (110) in a motor vehicle (100) in a latching manner, the fastening device (10) comprising a fastening tab (30), which has a bolt hole (32), and a fastening element (40), which has a latching hole (42), wherein: the fastening tab (30) is designed for fastening to the interior trim (110); the bolt hole (32) is designed to allow the fastening tab (30) to be slipped over a fastening bolt (20) of the motor vehicle (100); the latching hole (42) comprises an insertion opening (44) and a latching opening (46); the insertion opening (44) is designed to allow the fastening element (40) to be slipped over the fastening bolt (20) onto the fastening tab (30); the latching opening (46) is designed to fasten the fastening tab (30) and the fastening element (40) to the fastening bolt (20) in a latching manner; for the fastening to the fastening bolt (120) in a latching manner, the fastening element (40) can be moved relative to and along the fastening tab (30). The invention also relates to a fastening system (150), to a motor vehicle (100) and to a fastening method (200).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
• F16B 2/24 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material of metal
• F16B 5/12 - Fastening strips or bars to sheets or plates, e.g. rubber strips, decorative strips for motor vehicles, by means of clips
• F16B 21/07 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action in which the socket has a resilient part
• F16B 21/18 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft with circlips or like resilient retaining devicesMeans without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft Details
• F16B 37/08 - Quickly-detachable nuts, e.g. consisting of two or more partsNuts movable along the bolt after tilting the nut