The invention relates to a shock absorber (2) for a motor vehicle, the shock absorber comprising at least one plastic casing (14) and a first composite insert (18), characterised in that the shock absorber (2) comprises at least one additional composite insert (20) that is arranged against the first composite insert (18) with at least one connecting region (52) between the first composite insert (18) and the additional composite insert (20) so as to form a reinforcing assembly (16), the first composite insert (18) and the additional composite insert (20) being arranged on either side of a connecting plane (P) in which the at least one connecting region (52) extends, the plastic casing (14) surrounding the reinforcing assembly (16).
F16F 7/12 - Vibration-dampers; Shock-absorbers using plastic deformation of members
B60R 19/03 - Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects characterised by material, e.g. composite
The invention relates to an energy-absorbing device (1) for a motor vehicle, configured to be arranged between a bumper beam and the end of a motor vehicle side rail facing the bumper beam, the energy-absorbing device (1) extending in a longitudinal direction (L) between the bumper beam and the side rail and having a front end (2) and a rear end (3) opposite one another in the longitudinal direction (L), wherein the energy-absorbing device (1) comprises a body (4) connecting the front end (2) and the rear end (3) and configured to absorb energy in the event of an impact, the body (4) being at least partially made of a material comprising a set of continuous fibres extending in a transverse direction (T) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (L).
The invention relates to a heat-transfer fluid distribution structure (35) configured to be arranged in a cavity (5) of a thermal control device (1), this distribution structure (35) being provided with a plurality of openings (36) that are configured to allow fluid to be distributed in the cavity (5) between a cavity fluid inlet slot (24) and a cavity fluid outlet slot (25), the distribution structure (35) having, in its lateral profile, corrugations (55), wherein the openings (36) are formed in the peaks of the corrugations (55).
The invention relates to a cooling device (3) configured to cool an electronic module (2) comprising an electronic board (4) on which a plurality of electronic components (5) are mounted, the cooling device comprising: - an enclosure (10) that is configured to receive the electronic board (4) and the electronic components (5) and to be filled with a dielectric fluid intended to immerse the electronic components, the enclosure (10) comprising in particular at least one member for retaining the electronic board, - a cover (14) that is configured to close the enclosure and includes at least one rib for forming, in the enclosure, a channel for circulating dielectric fluid (17), the channel having at least one section (21) in which heat transfer is greater than outside said section and which is configured to locally cool the electronic module.
For controlling an automatic door opening system (12) of a motor vehicle (1), first sensor data is received from a first environmental sensor system (4, 5, 6, 7, 8) while driving to a target location and first object information concerning potential objects in a potential collision region (14) is determined based on the first sensor data and stored to a memory device. Second sensor data is received from a second environmental sensor system (2), wherein a field of view of the second environmental sensor system (2) covers a part of the potential collision region (14). The first object information is read from the memory device, and it is verified whether an obstacle is present in the potential collision region (14) depending on the first object information and the second sensor data. A control signal to open a door (13) automatically is generated depending on a result of the verification.
An electric fluid heater (100) includes a housing (10), a printed circuit board (20), a heating element (30), a power transistor assembly (40), a thermal pad (50) and a spring (60). The printed circuit board (20) with apertures (20a) formed thereon is mounted spaced from a base portion (10a) of the housing (10). The power transistor assembly (40) includes a holder (42) and power transistors (44) with lead frames (44a) to be received and held in the apertures (20a) of the printed circuit board (20). The power transistor assembly (40) includes a positioning means (46) to position the power transistor assembly (40) either parallel or orthogonal with respect to the base portion (10a). The power transistor assembly (40) is moved substantially orthogonal to and towards the printed circuit board (20) to enable the lead frames (44a) to be received and secured in the apertures (20a).
H05B 3/42 - Heating elements having the shape of rods or tubes non-flexible
H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
H05K 3/30 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor
H05K 3/34 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits by soldering
An interconnector for a heat exchanger comprising a body with an upper inlet and a lower inlet connected by an inlet conduit, an upper outlet and a lower outlet connected by an outlet conduit, an external inlet communicated with the inlet conduit, an external outlet communicated with the outlet conduit, wherein the inlet conduit and the outlet conduit are fluidically isolated with respect to each other within the interconnector.
F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
The invention relates to a cooling device configured to cool an electronic module comprising an electronic board on which a plurality of electronic components are mounted, the cooling device comprising: - an enclosure configured to receive the electronic board and the electronic components, and to be filled with a dielectric fluid intended to immerse the electronic components, the enclosure comprising in particular at least one member for holding the electronic board, - a cover (14) configured to close the enclosure, - a dielectric fluid distributor (20) configured to distribute dielectric fluid into the enclosure in the form of at least one dielectric fluid jet, the distributor being in particular connected to the cover.
The invention relates to a cooling device (3) configured to cool an electronic module (2) comprising an electronic board (4) on which a plurality of electronic components (5) are mounted, the cooling device comprising: - an enclosure (10) that is configured to receive the electronic board (4) and the electronic components (5) and is to be filled with a dielectric fluid intended to immerse the electronic components, the enclosure (10) comprising in particular at least one member for retaining the electronic board, - a cover (14) that is configured to close the enclosure and includes at least one rib for forming, in the enclosure, a channel for circulating dielectric fluid (17), the channel having at least one section (21) in which heat transfer is greater than outside said section and which is configured to locally cool the electronic module.
VALEO AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONING HUBEI CO. LTD. (China)
Inventor
Wan, Xuanchen
Xue, Gaoqiang
Abstract
An air conditioning system (01) for a motor vehicle, comprising a refrigerant circuit (10). The refrigerant circuit (10) comprises a compressor (100), a first heat exchanger assembly (110), an evaporative condenser (120), and a multi-way valve (130); the first heat exchanger assembly (110) comprises a first expansion device (1101) and an internal evaporator (1102); the internal evaporator (1102) is located downstream of the first expansion device (1101); the multi-way valve (130) comprises an inlet end (1301), a first outlet (1302), and a second outlet (1303); the inlet end (1301) is connected to a position downstream of the compressor (100); the evaporative condenser (120) and the first expansion device (1101) are sequentially arranged downstream of the first outlet (1302); and an internal condenser (140) and the first expansion device (1101) are sequentially arranged downstream of the second outlet (1303). According to the air conditioning system (01), the working mode can be flexibly switched, and there is no need to additionally provide an auxiliary heating element in a heating mode, thereby achieving efficient system performance.
The invention relates to an input device (2) with an input interface (3), which can be illuminated, for a motor vehicle (1). The input interface (3) has at least one lighting element (4) which is printed onto the input interface (3) with an electroluminescent ink and/or an electroluminescent paint. In addition, it has a supply element (10) which is designed to supply the at least one lighting element (4) with electrical energy. The supply element (10) can also be printed onto the input interface (3), for example with an electrically conductive ink and/or an electrically conductive paint.
B60K 35/10 - Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
H05K 3/12 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using printing techniques to apply the conductive material
13.
THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A HYBRID OR ELECTRIC VEHICLE
The invention relates to a thermal management system for a hybrid or electric vehicle, including an air conditioning circuit including a two-fluid heat exchanger arranged jointly on a heat transfer fluid circuit, the heat transfer fluid circuit including: a first branch including a first pump, a heat transfer fluid heating device and the two-fluid heat exchanger, a second branch connected directly to the first branch. The heat transfer fluid circuit is configured such that, in a mode of heating the internal air flow, all of the heat transfer fluid passing through the heating device then passes through the two-fluid heat exchanger before returning to the first pump via the second branch.
The invention relates to a fluid distribution device (1) forming a header for a fluid/fluid cooling system (100) for electronic components, in particular electronic components of at least one computer server, the device comprising: - a bottom plate (2), forming the bottom of the header, - a plate forming a cover (3) of the header and comprising fluid distribution orifices (30), - an intermediate plate (4) comprising at least two pipe orifices (40), said intermediate plate being interposed between the bottom plate and the cover-forming plate such that each orifice (40) of the intermediate plate (4) is arranged facing at least two fluid distribution orifices so as to form, with the bottom plate and the cover plate, a fluid channel (5) configured to convey the fluid from one fluid distribution orifice to another, the device being characterized in that each plate is flat.
[Problem] To determine the presence or absence of an abnormality in a circuit while suppressing an expansion of a circuit scale. [Solution] A switch device 1 comprises: switches SW (SWh, SWc, SWf) that each are on/off-controlled on the basis of a drive signal; light-emitting elements L (Lh, Lc, Lf) that are connected in series to the respective switches SW (SWh, SWc, SWf); and a monitoring circuit 43 that acquires a voltage between the switches SW (SWh, SWc, SWf) and a power supply source PS which supplies power for driving the light-emitting elements L (Lh, Lc, Lf). The monitoring circuit 43 detects an abnormality in at least one of the switches SW (SWh, SWc, SWf) and the light-emitting elements L (Lh, Lc, Lf) on the basis of a voltage Von acquired when a switch SW (SWh, SWc, SWf) to be driven is on and of a voltage acquired when a switch SW (SWh, SWc, SWf) to be driven is off.
H05B 45/52 - Circuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED] responsive to LED life; Protective circuits in a parallel array of LEDs
H05B 47/21 - Circuit arrangements for operating light sources in general, i.e. where the type of light source is not relevant for protection of two or more light sources connected in parallel
16.
STEERING WHEEL INPUT DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME
The invention relates to a steering wheel input device (3) having an input element (4) for attaching to a steering wheel housing (2). The input element (4) has a display module with a first light guide layer (5, 6, 7), and the steering wheel input device (3) has a first light source (9, 10, 17) which is designed and arranged so as to generate light (15) and couple same into the first light guide layer (5, 6, 7). The first light guide layer (5, 6, 7) has a symbol structure (21, 22, 23) for coupling out the light (15) coupled into the first light guide layer (5, 6, 7). The input element (4) has a sensor layer (16) in order to detect a contact, said sensor layer being arranged parallel to the first light guide layer (5, 6, 7) and covering the symbol structure (21, 22, 23). The steering wheel input device (3) has an analysis unit (26) which is designed to detect a contact in a region covering the symbol structure (21, 22, 23) and generate at least one control signal on the basis thereof.
A camera arrangement for an interior of a vehicle is disclosed. The camera arrangement includes a camera with an optical axis and a field of view for optically capturing at least one piece of image information from a surround, and an extensive cover. The cover includes an outer surface, an inner surface, and at least one optically effective region, in which the cover is at least partially light transmissive, and for the purpose of an optical capture of a piece of image information from the surround, at least partially penetrable by associated light rays which represent the piece of image information. The cover is arranged such that it protrudes into the camera field of view with its optically effective region and at least partially covers the field of view of the camera.
B60R 1/29 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area inside the vehicle, e.g. for viewing passengers or cargo
CAPACITIVE SENSOR DEVICE, STEERING WHEEL COMPRISING A CAPACITIVE SENSOR DEVICE, METHOD FOR OPERATING A CAPACITIVE SENSOR DEVICE AND/OR A STEERING WHEEL, AND VEHICLE COMPRISING A CAPACITIVE SENSOR DEVICE
A capacitive sensor device for detecting the presence of a human body part in a detection region of the sensor device is disclosed. The sensor device includes a first sensor electrode with a first electrode section, a second sensor electrode with a second electrode section, and a measuring device for ascertaining a measurement variable, which is based on a current difference between a first current flowing in the first electrode section of the at least one first sensor electrode and a second current flowing in the second electrode section of the second sensor electrode. The measuring device has an electric coil, and the first electrode section of the first sensor electrode and the second electrode section of the second sensor electrode are at least partly arranged relative to each other and relative to the coil in each case and are coupled to the coil.
A method for monitoring a ground clearance beneath a motor vehicle is disclosed. On the underbody of the motor vehicle, a plurality of ultrasonic transceivers are arranged spaced apart from one another. The method includes sending a transmission signal from a first ultrasonic transceiver, receiving a reflected transmission signal with a second ultrasonic transceiver, repeating the sending and receiving steps, determining a profile of a ground beneath the vehicle based on the echo signals, and determining a minimum ground clearance by comparing the ground profile with the underbody profile of the motor vehicle. Different pairs consisting of a first and a second ultrasonic transceiver are selected to receive a respective echo signal.
The invention relates to a thermoregulation device comprising a refrigerant circuit (1) which is configured to perform a thermodynamic cycle, the circuit (1) comprising an ejector (22), a first heat exchanger (12), an accumulator (24) and a second heat exchanger (14), the ejector (22) having a primary inlet (22a), a secondary inlet (22b) and an outlet (22c) for the refrigerant, the first heat exchanger (12) being intended for exchanging heat with a first fluid to be thermoregulated, the second exchanger (14) being intended for exchanging heat with another fluid to be thermoregulated, the device being configured so that the refrigerant circulates, in a first loop, between the outlet (22c) and the secondary inlet (22b) of the ejector (22), passing successively in series into the first exchanger (12), the accumulator (24) and the second exchanger (14), an inlet of the second exchanger (14) being connected to a first outlet (24b) of the accumulator (24), which is capable of delivering the refrigerant in liquid phase.
To provide a vehicular heat source unit that can be reliably secured to a vehicle. A vehicular heat source unit (17) that can be disposed in a vehicle front compartment (BR) of a vehicle (11) includes an elongated structure (18) of an elongated shape provided with the hot water device (30a) inside which hot water flows. The elongated structure (18) includes a supporting portion (70a) configured to support the hot water device (30a), and a first securing portion (56) and a second securing portion (66) that are disposed on both ends of the supporting portion (70a). The first securing portion (56) and the second securing portion (66) can be respectively secured to a right rigid portion (50) and a left rigid portion (60) of the vehicle (11).
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
B60H 1/22 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived otherwise than from the propulsion plant
22.
METHOD FOR PRODUCING A DECORATIVE ELEMENT WITH A FUNCTIONAL DECORATIVE SURFACE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, DECORATIVE ELEMENT WITH A FUNCTIONAL DECORATIVE SURFACE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE
The invention relates to a method for producing a decorative element (7) with a functional decorative surface (1) for a motor vehicle (8), which decorative surface has visually imperceptible electronic components (4). The invention also relates to an associated decorative element (7) and to a motor vehicle (8) having a decorative element (7). The method in particular comprises the following steps: a) providing a main body (2) having a main body surface (3) on which at least one electronic component (4) is arranged; b) printing a decorative layer (5) onto the main body surface (3), wherein the at least one electronic component (4) is not printed on.
A method for controlling a thermal conditioning system is disclosed. The thermal conditioning system includes a refrigerant unit configured to circulate a refrigerant. The refrigerant circuit includes a main loop and a first bypass branch. The main loop includes a compression device, a first heat exchanger configured to exchange heat with a first heat transfer fluid, a first expansion device, and a first evaporator configured to exchange heat with an element of a powertrain of a motor vehicle via a second heat transfer fluid. The method includes determining a pressure of the refrigerant at the outlet of the first evaporator and controlling, depending on the determined pressure, at least one parameter so that the pressure of the refrigerant at the outlet of the first evaporator is below a predetermined pressure threshold.
DETECTION DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR OF A VEHICLE, FOR MONITORING AT LEAST ONE MONITORING REGION BY MEANS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC SCANNING SIGNALS, VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A DETECTION DEVICE
A detection device of a vehicle for monitoring at least one monitoring region by means of electromagnetic scanning signals is disclosed. The detection device includes at least one emitting unit for emitting electromagnetic scanning signals into the at least one monitoring region. The detection device further includes at least one receiving unit for receiving electromagnetic echo signals which originate from scanning signals reflected int eh at least one monitoring region. The at least one emitting unit includes at least one signal source for generating electromagnetic scanning signals and at least one signal dispersion unit for dispersing electromagnetic scanning signals generated using the at least one signal source into at least one monitoring region surrounding an imaginary axis. The at least one signal dispersion unit includes at least one signal wave guide body for generating electromagnetic scanning signals.
A a method for calibrating a user input apparatus for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The user input apparatus includes a component including a touch-sensitive surface and a reference element mechanically connected to the component, a circuit carrier, distance sensor, and an evaluation unit. The method includes determining, in a first calibration step, a first relationship between a change of the actuating force and a chance of the sensor signal, installing the user input apparatus in the motor vehicle in an installation step after carrying out the first calibration step, determining, in a second calibration step after carrying out the installation step, a first actual value of the sensor signal, and correcting the first relationship depending on the actual first value.
Title of the invention: Gas discharge device for a motor vehicle battery pack The invention relates to a motor vehicle battery pack (2) comprising a casing (4), which is configured to house electrical energy storage modules, and at least one cover (8) able to cover said casing (4), the at least one cover (8) comprising an inner face (10) positioned facing the casing (4), the battery pack (2) comprising at least one seal (14) arranged between the inner face (10) of the cover (8) and the casing (4), the at least one seal (14) and/or the casing (4) and/or the cover (8) being configured to form at least one weakened area (18) of the seal that is dimensioned to allow discharge of gases under a predetermined pressure or temperature of these gases.
H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
H01M 50/24 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries from their environment, e.g. from corrosion
H01M 50/249 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
H01M 50/271 - Lids or covers for the racks or secondary casings
H01M 50/30 - Arrangements for facilitating escape of gases
VALEO AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONING HUBEI CO. LTD. (China)
Inventor
Wan, Xuanchen
Yao, Ze
Li, Qing
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a fluid control valve (1), comprising: a valve body (10), wherein the valve body (10) is provided with a valve core mounting cavity (13); and a valve core (20), wherein the valve core (20) is mounted in the valve core mounting cavity (13) and can rotate around a rotation axis (X) relative to the valve body (10). The fluid control valve (1) is provided with a balancing channel (2), the balancing channel (2) being located in the valve core mounting cavity (13).
F16K 11/074 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves; Arrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with pivoted closure members with flat sealing faces
28.
METHODS FOR OPERATING A STEERING WHEEL DEVICE WITH A COMBINED HEATING AND DETECTION UNIT AND HEATING AND DETECTION UNITS
The invention relates to two method for operating a steering wheel device (2) with a combined heating and detection unit (3), which has at least two electrodes (10, 11). In the first method, the electrodes (10, 11) are actuated alternately in a heating mode (14) and in a first detection mode (15) for detecting the presence of a hand (7), in which a first measured value is detected (S1) jointly for the electrodes (10, 11) and it is checked (S2) whether the detected first measured value deviates from a reference value, wherein only if this is the case are the electrodes (10, 11) controlled (S3) in a second detection mode (16), in which a respective second measured value is detected and analysed individually for each of the electrodes (10, 11). In the second method, a measurement is carried out between two electrodes (10, 11) to detect presence, wherein in this measurement a first electrode (10) of the two electrodes (10, 11) is controlled to heat the steering wheel device (2).
The present invention relates to a reflection assembly (50) for a head-up display, in particular for a windscreen head-up display, for reflecting radiation emitted by an image generation unit, a reflection device (100), a bearing mount (15B) therefor, and also a head-up display and a vehicle, wherein the reflection assembly (50) comprises a reflection element (11) having a reflection side (22) and a back side (23), wherein the reflection element (11) is movably couplable to a carrier (17, 20) by means of at least one bearing (12A, 12B), in such a way that the reflection element (11) is relatively pivotable about a first axis (A) vis-à-vis the carrier (17, 20), wherein the reflection assembly (50) comprises a prestressing apparatus (29) having a torsion spring element (24) for creating a prestress in the bearing (12A, 12B) in order to keep the reflection element (11) in a defined position, and wherein the torsion spring element (24) is arranged such that a torsion spring centre axis (DZ) runs parallel to and with a lateral offset at a defined distance (d) from the first axis (A).
A support component including a U-shaped body is disclosed. The body includes a base extending inside a base plate, a first branch extending in a first plane orthogonal to the base plane, and a second branch extending in a second plane orthogonal to the base plane. The body extends between a first end provided with a first connecting member and a second end provided with a second connecting member. The base includes a first face that intersects the base plane and is provided with a third connecting member and a fourth connecting member. The base includes a second face that is parallel to the base plane and provided with a first arm provided with a fifth connecting member and a second arm provided with a sixth connecting member. The first arm and the second arm are interposed between the first branch and the second branch.
A head-up display apparatus for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The head-up display includes a housing part in which an image creation unit of the display apparatus is arranged, and an illumination device, by means of which light is applied to the image creation unit. The image creation unit is configured to provide an image which is projectable onto a light transmissive projection surface. A holding device is secured to the housing part in the region of the illumination device. The image creation unit is retained on the holding device.
The invention relates to a thermal control device (1) comprising a heat exchanger (4) and a casing (2), the heat exchanger (4) comprising a first circuit (37) intended to have a refrigerant flow therethrough and a second circuit (22) intended to have a heat transfer liquid (7) flow therethrough, the heat exchanger (4) being accommodated in the casing (2) leaving a space (30) arranged between the heat exchanger (4) and the casing (2), the space (30) defining a third circuit (23) intended to have a heat transfer liquid (7) flow therethrough, the temperature control device (1) being characterised in that the casing (2) comprises a plurality of flow disrupters (15) that extend at least partially into the space (30).
F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
F28F 9/00 - Casings; Header boxes; Auxiliary supports for elements; Auxiliary members within casings
The invention relates to a heat exchanger (1) comprising at least one stack of plates (4), at least two adjacent plates (2a, 2b) of the stack of plates (4) defining at least one chamber (14) intended for a fluid (3, 5) to pass therethrough, the heat exchanger (1) comprising a turbulence device (16) inserted between the two plates (2a, 2b), the chamber (14) comprising at least a first zone (32), a second zone (36), a first sector (30), a second sector (38) and a third sector (34), the first sector (30) and the second sector (38) being arranged at a first end (A) of the chamber (14) while the third sector (34) is arranged at a second end (B) of the chamber (14) opposite the first end (A), characterised in that the turbulence device (16) extends into at least one of the zones and/or one of the sectors and comprises a separating member (40) sealingly separating the first zone (32) from the second zone (36) and the first sector (30) from the second sector (38), the third sector (34) fluidically connecting the first zone (32) to the second zone (36).
F28F 3/02 - Elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with recesses, with corrugations
F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
34.
HEAT EXCHANGE BUNDLE FOR A HEAT EXCHANGER AND CIRCULATION OF A FLUID WITHIN THIS HEAT EXCHANGE BUNDLE
The present invention relates to a heat exchange bundle (2) for a heat exchanger, the heat exchange bundle comprising a plurality of headers and a plurality of openings (4), each opening (4) opening on one side towards the outside the heat exchange bundle (2) and on the other side towards one of the headers, one opening (4) of the plurality of openings (4) being an inlet opening through which the fluid is able to enter the heat exchange bundle (2) and another opening (4) of the plurality of openings being an outlet opening through which the fluid is able to exit the heat exchange bundle (2), the openings (4) of the plurality of openings other than the inlet opening and the outlet opening being closed off by a closing means.
F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
F28F 7/02 - Blocks traversed by passages for heat-exchange media
B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
The heat exchanger (100) includes a first manifold (10) for distribution of a heat exchange fluid, said first manifold (10) comprises a first header (12) extending along a longitudinal axis of the first manifold L1. The first header (10) comprising a first set of apertures (12a) adapted to configure connection and fluid communication between the first header (12) and heat exchange core (15). Further, a first distribution plate (14) comprising a second set of apertures (14a) corresponding to the first set of apertures (12a). In addition, a first intermediate plate (16) adapted to receive heat exchange fluid thereon from an inlet, characterized in that the first intermediate plate (16) comprises at least two channels (16a, 16b), wherein the channels (16a, 16b) are asymmetrical with respect to each other; and at least a portion of at least one of the channels (16a, 16b) follows a sinusoidal pattern.
F28D 1/053 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being straight
According to an object tracking method, a first state of an object is estimated by at least one computing unit based on a predefined movement model for the object to be tracked, where the first state includes a first direction of movement of a point to be tracked. An environmental sensor system generates environmental sensor data representing the object to be tracked and a geometric orientation of the object to be tracked is determined on the basis thereof by the computing unit. The point to be tracked is shifted by the computing unit depending on a first deviation of the geometric orientation from the first direction of movement, and a second state of the object to be tracked is determined by the computing unit depending on the first state and the shifted point.
Methods and systems for assisting a vehicle in avoiding an object in a roadway and communicating associated information to trailing vehicles. Image data is sensed by a vehicle image sensor regarding a roadway. A computing system detects an object in the roadway based on the first image data. Feature extraction is performed to extract relevant features of the object, which is fed to an object classification model to determine a class of the object. A threat analysis is performed based on the determined class of the object, outputting a risk score. The first vehicle is commanded to take an action based on the risk score. The class of the object, the risk score, and/or the commanded action taken by the vehicle is communicated to a second vehicle that is approaching the object.
B60W 30/095 - Predicting travel path or likelihood of collision
B60W 30/085 - Taking automatic action to adjust vehicle attitude in preparation for collision, e.g. braking for nose dropping
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestrians; Recognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
38.
THERMAL CONTROL DEVICE COMPRISING A HEAT EXCHANGER WITH A STACK OF PLATES
The invention relates to a thermal control device (1) comprising a heat exchanger (4) with a stack of plates and a casing (6), the heat exchanger (4) comprising a first circuit that extends at least partially between at least two adjacent plates of the stack of plates and is intended to have a refrigerant flow therethrough, the heat exchanger (4) comprising a second circuit that extends at least partially between at least two adjacent plates of the stack of plates and is intended to have a heat transfer liquid flow therethrough, the heat exchanger (4) being accommodated in the casing (6) while leaving a space (32) arranged between the stack of plates and the casing (6), the space (32) defining a third circuit intended to have a heat transfer liquid flow therethrough, which third circuit runs along at least one outer side of the stack of plates, wherein at least one of the plates of the stack of plates comprises a thermal dissipation member that extends into the third circuit.
F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
F28F 3/04 - Elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with recesses, with corrugations the means being integral with the element
F28F 9/00 - Casings; Header boxes; Auxiliary supports for elements; Auxiliary members within casings
39.
MOTOR STATOR AND ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR PROVIDED WITH MOTOR STATOR
[Problem] To prevent falling-off of a cover that ensures the insulation between the coil end of a coil of a stator and a housing. [Solution] A stator 103 comprises: an insulator 120 provided on an end surface 110a of a stator core 110; coils 141 wound around the teeth 112 of the stator core 110; a jumper wire 142 connecting the coils 141 to each other and lying along an outer peripheral surface 120d of the insulator 120; and a cover 210 covering the jumper wire 142. A cylindrical body 211 of the cover 210 is locked by a locking mechanism 220 while covering the outer peripheral surface 120d of the insulator 120. The locking mechanism 220 comprises: a locking protrusion 221 protruding from the outer peripheral surface 120d of the insulator 120; and an elastic part 223 provided in the cylindrical body 211 and having a locking recess 222.
H02K 3/38 - Windings characterised by the shape, form or construction of the insulation around winding heads, equalising connectors, or connections thereto
40.
STATOR FOR MOTOR AND ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR COMPRISING SAID STATOR FOR MOTOR
[Problem] To easily hold a lead wire of a coil without increasing the dimension of the whole stator. [Solution] The stator (103) comprises: an insulator (120) that is provided on one end surface (110a) of a stator core (110); a conductive wire (140) that is wound around teeth (112) of the stator core (110); and lead wires (143, 144) that are led out from the coil (141). A first axial end surface (120b) of the insulator (120) is covered by an annular top plate (212). The lead wires (143, 144) have winding portions (143a, 144a) that are wound in the circumferential direction on an outer peripheral surface (120d) of the insulator (120), and exposed portions (143b, 144b) that are exposed from the winding portions (143a, 144a) through the top plate (212). The exposed portions (143b, 144b) are held by engaging hooks (216, 217) of the top plate (212). [Selected drawing] FIG. 8
Methods and systems for assisting a vehicle in avoiding an object in a roadway and communicating associated information to trailing vehicles. Image data is sensed by a vehicle image sensor regarding a roadway. A computing system detects an object in the roadway based on the first image data. Feature extraction is performed to extract relevant features of the object, which is fed to an object classification model to determine a class of the object. A threat analysis is performed based on the determined class of the object, outputting a risk score. The first vehicle is commanded to take an action based on the risk score. The class of the object, the risk score, and/or the commanded action taken by the vehicle is communicated to a second vehicle that is approaching the object.
G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestrians; Recognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
A heat treatment module for a heat treatment system of a vehicle is disclosed. The heat treatment module includes a first heat exchanger, a second heater, and an internal heat exchanger. The first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger both are configured to create an exchange of heat between a refrigerant and a heat transfer liquid. The internal heat exchanger is configured to create an exchange of heat within the refrigerant, which in heat treatment system is subjected to two different temperature levels. The heat treatment module includes an expansion member that is at least secured to the first heat exchanger and/or the second heat exchanger.
A system for measuring temperature remotely is disclosed. The system is configured to measure a temperature on at least a zone of the face of the individual. The system includes a first temperature sensor operating in the infrared and configured to measure at least one skin temperature of the individual in at least one zone of the face of the individual, a second temperature sensor configured to measure an ambient temperature, and a processing unit. The first sensor is an infrared camera. The skin temperature measured by the first sensor is termed (Tir). The processing unit is configured to determine an intermediate skin temperature as a function at least of Tir, of a distance value indicative of the distance between the first sensor and the individual, and the ambient temperature measured by the second sensor.
G01J 5/12 - Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry using electric radiation detectors using thermoelectric elements, e.g. thermocouples
44.
FLUID DISTRIBUTION MODULE FOR A THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Fluid distribution module (50) for a thermal management system, the fluid distribution module (50) comprising a first plate (54) and a second plate (55), the first plate (54) being arranged opposite to the second plate (55) to form a plurality of channels for distributing heat transfer fluids, wherein the first plate (54) is connected to at least one first heat transfer fluid passage forming a heat transfer fluid inlet or a heat transfer fluid outlet of the fluid distribution module, the second plate (55) comprising at least a first pocket (110) substantially concave placed opposite to the at least one first heat transfer fluid passage.
F28F 19/00 - Preventing the formation of deposits or corrosion, e.g. by using filters
F28F 13/06 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by affecting the pattern of flow of the heat-exchange media
F28F 13/08 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by affecting the pattern of flow of the heat-exchange media by varying the cross-section of the flow channels
F28D 21/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups
45.
HEAT-TREATMENT MODULE FOR A VEHICLE HEAT-TREATMENT SYSTEM
The present invention relates to a thermal treatment module for a thermal treatment system of a vehicle. The thermal treatment module includes a heat exchanger and an internal heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is configured to bring about an exchange of heat between a heat transfer liquid and a refrigerant fluid. The internal heat exchanger is configured to bring about an exchange of heat between the refrigerant fluid subjected to two different temperature levels in the thermal treatment system. The thermal treatment module includes an attachment block at least secured to the heat exchanger and configured to bear an expansion member. The heat exchanger is interposed between the internal heat exchanger and the attachment block.
The invention relates to a cooling device (1) comprising at least one heat exchanger (32) and a casing (2), the heat exchanger (32) comprising a first circuit (16) intended for a coolant () to pass therethrough, and a second circuit (20) intended for a heat-transfer liquid (24) to pass therethrough, the heat exchanger (32) being housed in the casing (2) leaving a space (34) arranged between the heat exchanger (32) and the casing (2), the space (34) delimiting a third circuit (22) which at least partially surrounds the heat exchanger (32) and which is intended for the heat-transfer liquid (24) to pass therethrough, the heat exchanger (32) being configured to perform a heat exchange between the first circuit (16) and the second circuit (20) as well as a heat exchange between the first circuit (16) and the third circuit (22).
F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
F28F 9/00 - Casings; Header boxes; Auxiliary supports for elements; Auxiliary members within casings
47.
SLOTTED WAVEGUIDE ANTENNA ASSEMBLY FOR PRODUCTION COST SAVING
Disclosed is a radio-frequency transmitting and receiving assembly set, comprising a slotted waveguide antenna assembly (100), wherein the slotted waveguide antenna assembly (100) comprises multiple sets of slotted waveguide antennas, wherein each slotted waveguide antenna set of the multiple sets of slotted waveguide antennas comprises an antenna feed element forming a set of multiple antenna feed elements; and a circuit arrangement (306) for transmitting and receiving radio frequency, RF, signals, wherein the circuit arrangement further comprises one or more circuit connecting elements adapted to form RF feed connections with the antenna feed elements of the multiple antenna feed elements, wherein the slotted waveguide antenna assembly is mountable to the circuit arrangement at multiple different orientations, wherein at each orientation a specific one of the antenna feed elements forms the RF feed connection with a respective one of the circuit connecting elements.
H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation for use in or on road or rail vehicles
H01Q 3/24 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the orientation by switching energy from one active radiating element to another, e.g. for beam switching
Disclosed is a method for producing a component (100) of a lighting unit (120) for a vehicle. A metallized plastic waveguide antenna element (102) for a radar sensor of the vehicle is integrated into the component (100). The method comprises providing the component (100) of the lighting unit (120) made from plastic. A portion (104) of the metallized plastic waveguide antenna element (102) is provided. The providing of the portion (104) comprises metallizing a portion of a frontside (106) of the component (100) comprising the portion (104) of the metallized plastic waveguide antenna element (102) as an integral part.
A method for operating a driver assistance system for a vehicle includes capturing a video feed of an external environment of the vehicle, receiving coordinates and a navigational speed limit from a signal connection identifying a location of the vehicle, transmitting the video feed and the coordinates to an Electronic Control Unit of the vehicle, and extracting a detected speed limit from the video feed of the external environment of the vehicle. The method further includes comparing the detected speed limit to the navigational speed limit to create a fusion speed limit and notifying a user of the vehicle of the fusion speed limit.
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestrians; Recognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
50.
PUMP MODULE FOR AN ELECTRONICS COOLING SYSTEM, ELECTRONICS COOLING SYSTEM COMPRISING SUCH A PUMP MODULE, AND MODULE COMPRISING SUCH A SYSTEM
The invention relates to a pump module (10) for an electronics cooling system, in particular for a computer server electronics cooling system, the module comprising at least one pump holder (22), a pump (12) comprising an inlet (14) and an outlet (16), and a first connector (18) capable of connecting the inlet of the pump (12) to a fluid reservoir of the electronics cooling system. According to the invention, the first connector (18) comprises a locking ring (20), and the pump module (10) further comprises a device (34) for moving the locking ring (20) of the first connector (18). The invention relates to an electronics cooling system comprising at least one pump module (10) as described above, and a module comprising such an electronics cooling system.
The invention relates to a method for controlling an electrical power management system (70) of an electric vehicle (100), the method comprising: - a battery (1) capable of supplying an electric motor (2) of the propulsion system (100) with power and capable of receiving electrical power; - an element (25, 25') of an electric traction system (100), configured to have an electric current flow therethrough and to heat up when the battery (1) is being charged, the method comprising the steps of: (i) receiving information on a journey to an end point (A); (ii) determining a journey start time (T0); (iii) determining a setpoint (C) for the amount of electrical power (E) to be supplied to the battery (1) so that the element (25, 25') receives an amount of heat (Q) greater than a threshold (Qmin); (vii) activating a charging device (20) in order to supply the battery (1) with an amount of electrical power (E) greater than or equal to the setpoint (C), the end of activation of the charging device (20, 40) being prior to the journey start time (T0).
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
B60L 58/27 - 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
B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
The invention relates to a method (2) for controlling a thermal conditioning system (100) of a vehicle, the system comprising a coolant (FR) circuit (1), the coolant circuit (1) comprising: - a main loop (A), this main loop (A) comprising, in sequence: -- a compression device (3), -- a first heat exchanger (4) arranged for a flow of a heat-transfer fluid (Ffc) to pass through same, -- a second heat exchanger (5) arranged for an air flow (Fe) external to the vehicle to pass through same, -- a first expansion member (6); and - a secondary branch (B), comprising, in sequence, a second expansion member (8) and a two-fluid heat exchanger (7) arranged in a heat-transfer liquid (LC) circuit (200), the heat-transfer liquid (LC) circuit (200) comprising an electric heating device (9) for heating the heat-transfer liquid (LC), the thermal conditioning system (100) being configured to operate in an "electric heating" mode, in a "heat pump" mode or in an "electric heating and heat pump" mode, the method comprising a condition for switching from the "electric heating" mode to the "electric heating and heat pump" mode, the method executing the switch from the "electric heating" mode to the "electric heating and heat pump" mode when this condition for switching is met.
The present invention relates to a heating and ventilating system (2) of a vehicle (1), comprising a housing (12), a hot heat exchanger (14) and an airflap (24), the housing (12) enclosing the hot heat exchanger (14) and delimiting a first outlet (20) and a second outlet (22), the airflap (24) being configured to fluidically separate a main airflow (A) into a first airflow (A1) dedicated to said first outlet (20) and into a second airflow (A2) dedicated to said second outlet (22), the airflap (24) comprising a rotary shaft (26) and at least a wall (28), said wall (28) comprising a fixed end (30) connected to the rotary shaft and a free end (32), the airflap (24) further comprising a sealing element (38) located on the wall (28) at a non-zero distance from its free end (32).
A method for operating a driver assistance system for a vehicle includes capturing a video feed of an external environment of the vehicle, receiving coordinates and a navigational speed limit from a signal connection identifying a location of the vehicle, transmitting the video feed and the coordinates to an Electronic Control Unit of the vehicle, and extracting a detected speed limit from the video feed of the external environment of the vehicle. The method further includes comparing the detected speed limit to the navigational speed limit to create a fusion speed limit and notifying a user of the vehicle of the fusion speed limit.
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
B60W 40/02 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to ambient conditions
55.
HEATING, VENTILATION AND/OR AIR-CONDITIONING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE
The invention relates to a heating, ventilation and/or air-conditioning device (1) for a vehicle, the device comprising, in a housing (2), at least one side duct (41) that connects to one of the side faces of the housing (2) via a junction located upstream of a mixing flap, this side duct (41) being configured to enable hot air to be sent from a hot air channel and/or cold air to be sent from a cold air channel to a rear region of the passenger compartment, the side duct (41) being provided with at least one movable flap that is configured to control a flow of cold air and/or a flow of hot air entering this side duct (41).
The invention relates to an air guide (40, 41, 42) for an electric or hybrid motor vehicle, said air guide (40, 41, 42) comprising at least one wall forming a duct within which an air flow (F) is intended to circulate between an air inlet and an air outlet, said air guide (40, 41, 42) comprising at least one heat exchanger (24, 25, 26), said at least one heat exchanger (24, 25, 26) comprising: - a bundle of tubes (24c, 25c, 26c) comprising a multitude of tubes (24c, 25c, 26c) in which a heat-transfer fluid is intended to circulate and arranged spaced apart from one another, the air flow (F) being intended to circulate between said tubes (24c, 25c, 26c), - a header tank arranged at each end of the bundle of tubes (24c, 25c, 26c), said header tank comprising a header plate (24b, 25b, 26b) through which the tubes (24c, 25c, 26c) of the bundle of tubes (24c, 25c, 26c) pass and a cover (24a, 25a, 26a) covering said header plate (24b, 25b, 26b) so as to form a cavity into which one end of the tubes (24c, 25c, 26c) opens, the cover (24a, 25a, 26a) of the header tank being integral with the at least one wall of the air guide (40, 41, 42).
A housing assembly for an HVAC system, including: a casing with an air inlet and an air outlet, forming a first portion of an air conduit between the air inlet and the air outlet, the air conduit being configured to guide airflow between the air inlet and the air outlet; a removable cover, attached to the casing and forming a second portion of the air conduit. The casing and the removable cover form a filter slot with a filter volume, configured to receive a filter of complementary shape, the filter slot including four sidewalls for constraining the filter, an inlet aperture and an outlet aperture for allowing the airflow between the air inlet and the air outlet. The air conduit includes a guidance wall neighboring at least one of the filter slot sidewalls, the second portion of the air conduit including a part of the guidance wall.
A mirror device for a head-up display is disclosed. The mirror device includes a mirror, an adhesive element which is arranged on a rear side of the mirror, and a carrier which is connected to the adhesive element. The carrier has a front side which faces the adhesive element and in which openings of air discharge ducts are arranged. The air discharge ducts are formed in the carrier. The adhesive element has at least one through hole, with which an interface region between the rear side of the mirror and a front side of the adhesive element is fluid-conductively connected to an air discharge duct.
MIRROR DEVICE FOR A HEAD-UP DISPLAY COMPRISING A SPECIFIC ROTARY BEARING BETWEEN A CARRIER AND A SEPARATE BEARING UNIT, AND HEAD-UP DISPLAY AND MOTOR VEHICLE
A mirror device for a head-up display is disclosed. The mirror device includes a mirror, a carrier arranged on a rear side of the mirror, and a bearing unit separate from the carrier. The bearing unit is connected to the carrier by at least one rotary bearing. The carrier and the bearing unit when coupled by the rotary bearing are rotatable relative to each other. The rotary bearing includes at least one bearing journal and at least one bearing chamber with opposite bearing walls. The bearing journal is arranged between the bearing walls of the bearing chamber and engages in bearing journal receptacles which are formed in the bearing walls such that the bearing journal is rotatably mounted on both bearing walls and an axis of rotation of the rotary bearing runs through the bearing journal receptacles.
At least one of the first manifold (102) and the second manifold (104) comprises at least one of a first canal (106) and a second canal (108) for ingress of at least one of the first fluid and the second fluid, and at least one of a third canal (110) and a fourth canal (117) for egress of at least one of the first fluid and the second fluid.
F28D 1/04 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits
F28D 1/053 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being straight
F28F 1/02 - Tubular elements of cross-section which is non-circular
F28F 1/12 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only outside the tubular element
The present invention relates to a heat exchanger (200) comprising a plurality of stacked plates (201), one of these plates being configured to delimit at least one circulation channel (202) for a fluid, the plate comprising a fluid inlet header (203) and a fluid outlet header (204) for the fluid circulation channel, the plate extending in particular mainly along an axis of longitudinal elongation (Al) between a first end (206) and a second end (207), the plate being provided with one or more additional headers chosen from: an additional inlet header (203) such that the circulation channel is supplied with fluid by at least two inlet headers distributed over a width of the circulation channel, and/or an additional outlet header (203) such that the fluid in the circulation channel is discharged by at least two outlet headers distributed over a width of the circulation channel, and/or an equalizing header (215) configured to allow the circulation of fluid between two fluid circulation stages formed within the stacked plates, this equalizing header (215) being formed by an opening in the plate, which opening is at an intermediate location on the circulation channel, between the inlet header and the outlet header.
F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
The present invention relates to a heat exchanger (11) comprising a plurality of stacked plates (300, 302), one of these plates (300, 302) being configured to delimit at least one circulation channel (306, 307) for a fluid (4, 6). The plate comprises at least one pair of fluid openings (310, 311, 410) configured so that the fluid (4, 6) enters and exits the circulation channel (310, 311). The plate extends mainly along an axis of longitudinal elongation (A10) between a first end (312) and a second end (314). The plate (300, 302) comprises, in the channel (306, 307) between the fluid openings (310, 311), at least one zone of low pressure drop (320) and at least one zone of high pressure drop (330), these zones being configured to promote an even distribution of the fluid over the entire width of this channel.
F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
F28F 3/02 - Elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with recesses, with corrugations
F28F 3/04 - Elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with recesses, with corrugations the means being integral with the element
F28F 13/06 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by affecting the pattern of flow of the heat-exchange media
F28D 21/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups
A housing assembly for an HVAC system, including: a casing 100 with an air inlet and an air outlet, forming a first portion 211 of an air conduit between the air inlet 201 and the air outlet 202, the air conduit being configured to guide airflow between the air inlet and the air outlet; a removable cover 300, attached to the casing and forming a second portion 212 of the air conduit. The casing and the removable cover form a filter slot with a cuboid filter volume 401, configured to receive a filter of complementary shape, the filter slot including four sidewalls for constraining the filter, an inlet aperture and an outlet aperture for allowing the airflow between the air inlet and the air outlet. The air conduit includes a guidance wall neighboring at least one of the filter slot sidewalls, the second portion 212 of the air conduit including a part of the guidance wall.
In general, in one aspect, embodiments relate to a battery cooling unit for cooling a battery. The battery cooling unit includes an inlet, an outlet, a plurality of heat exchange portions, and a distribution flow path. The distribution flow path includes a branch portion and a join portion. The branch portion branches into an introduction path to direct heat medium from the inlet towards an upstream heat exchanger portion, and a bypass path that bypasses the upstream heat exchange portions. The join portion joins the heat medium flowing through the bypass path with the heat medium flowing through the upstream heat exchange portions and flow the joined heat medium to the downstream heat exchange portion.
A method for determining at least one elevation variable of an object target of an object which is detected by a radar system of a vehicle, with respect to an elevation reference plane, is disclosed. The method includes emitting radar signals, receiving echo signals, determining a traveling velocity of the radar system, determining a radial velocity of an object target relative to the radar system, determining a direction variable which characterizes the direction of the object target relative to a first reference area, determining a second direction variable which characterizes the direction of the object target relative to a second reference area, and determining at least one elevation variable of the object target by means of at least one of the direction variables. Radar signals are emitted using at least one antenna of the radar system and echo signals are received using at least two antennas.
A hybrid heat exchanger includes at least one first manifold (10a, 10b) at least one second manifold (40a, 40b). The first manifold (10a, 10b) is adapted for circulation of a first fluid within a first set of tubes (20) to define at least a portion of a first fluid circuit (30). The second manifold (40a, 40b) is adapted for circulation of a second fluid within a second set of tubes (50) to define at least a portion of a second fluid circuit (60). At least one second tube (50) comprises a plurality of micro-channels (52). The second tube (50) is received inside a corresponding first tube (20) and is in fluid communication with at least one tank (70a, 70b) securely held within at least one of the first manifold (10a,10b) and the second manifold (40a, 40b) to provide reinforcement thereto.
F28D 1/04 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits
F28D 7/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
F28D 7/10 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged one within the other, e.g. concentrically
The present invention primarily relates to a heat exchanger including a heat-exchange surface intended to be traversed by an air flow including at least one four-way valve that is able to adopt a first position in which the four-way valve fluidically connects one of the inlet orifices of a first inlet manifold to an inlet line and one of the outlets of a second outlet manifold to an outlet line, and at least a second position in which the four-way valve fluidically connects one of the inlet orifices of the first inlet manifold to the outlet line and one of the outlets of the second outlet manifold to the inlet line.
A heat exchanger for a refrigerant loop is disclosed. The heat exchanger includes a heat exchanger surface, a first refrigerant header, and a second refrigerant header which are positioned respectively at a first longitudinal end of the heat exchange surface and at a second longitudinal end of the heat exchange surface. At least one of the refrigerant headers is divided into a first collecting chamber and a second collecting chamber which are separated by a dividing wall. Each of the collecting chambers respectively includes a fluid inlet portion and a fluid outlet portion. A connecting device associated with the at least one refrigerant header includes a refrigerant inlet duct divided into a first fluid inlet channel and a second fluid inlet channel. The refrigerant header also includes a refrigerant outlet duct making the connection between a first fluid outlet channel and a second fluid outlet channel.
F28D 1/053 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being straight
A thermal management device for an electric or hybrid motor vehicle is disclosed. The thermal management device includes a reversible circulation circuit configured to circulate a refrigerant fluid. The reversible circulation circuit includes a main loop, a first bypass branch, and a second bypass branch. The main loop includes, in the direction of circulation of the refrigerant fluid, a compressor, an internal heat exchanger configured to directly or indirectly heat a flow of internal air en route to the vehicle interior, a first expansion device, and a first heat exchanger. The first bypass branch includes a second expansion device disposed upstream of a cooler. The cooler is configured to cool the batteries and/or the electric powertrain of the motor vehicle. The first bypass branch is connected in parallel at least with the first heat exchanger.
A method for operating a parking assistance system for a vehicle is disclosed. The parking assistance system is configured to learn a manually traveled trajectory in a learning mode, and to automatically retrace the learned trajectory with the vehicle in a retracing mode. The learning mode includes receiving an inclination angle sensor signal from a sensor unit of the vehicle, ascertaining a curb at a specific position along the trajectory depending on the received inclination angle sensor signal. The retracing mode includes receiving an environmental sensor signal from an environment sensor unit of the vehicle, ascertaining the position of the obstacle on the learned trajectory depending on the received environmental sensor signal, and performing the retracing according to a first or second rule set depending on a comparison of the ascertained position and the position determined in the learning mode.
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestrians; Recognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
The object of the invention is, among others, a heat transfer fluid distributor (10) for a cooling circuit of a motor vehicle, the distributor (10) comprising: at least one inlet (13) for said heat transfer fluid; and at least one outlet (14) for said heat transfer fluid; a first part, called the support part (11), comprising at least one channel, called the main channel (19); a second part, called the complementary part (12), comprising at least one channel, called the complementary channel (41); the support part (11) and the complementary part (12) both extending in parallel in the first plane (P1), wherein at least one main channel (19) and the at least one complementary channel (41) together form at least one hollow tubular conduit (42) fluidly connected to one of the at least one inlet (13) and/or to one of the at least one outlet (14), wherein at least one main channel (19) and the at least one complementary channel (41) together forming at least one hollow tubular conduit (42) are joined by a primary seam (50), so that a fluid-tight connection between the main channel (19) and the at least one complementary channel (41) is provided, wherein the fluid distributor (10) further comprises a secondary seam (60) extending along the primary seam (50) wherein the secondary seam (60) is located with respect to the primary seam (50) on the opposite side of corresponding tubular conduit (42).
G01S 15/52 - Discriminating between fixed and moving objects or between objects moving at different speeds
E05C 17/00 - Devices for holding wings open; Devices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wing; Braking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith
G01S 15/931 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
G01S 15/46 - Indirect determination of position data
73.
EXTRUDED FLAP FOR A DEVICE FOR SHUTTING OFF AN AIR INLET OF A MOTOR VEHICLE FRONT END
A flap for a motor vehicle shut-off device is disclosed. The flap has a flap body and at least one end piece configured to be assembled with said flap body, where the flap body has a wall having an interior face defining an internal cavity, and an exterior face. The end piece includes a core designed to be inserted into the internal cavity of the flap body, and at least one protuberance configured to press against the exterior face of the wall of said flap body when said at least one end piece is push-fitted into said flap body.
The present invention relates to a heat exchanger (1) comprising a heat exchange surface (3) with a plurality of tubes (4), each of the tubes (4) being configured to form part of a first refrigerant circuit or a second refrigerant circuit, characterized in that two refrigerant manifolds (5) are disposed at each of the longitudinal ends of the heat exchange surface (3) such that two of these refrigerant manifolds (5) are connected to the first refrigerant circuit and two other ones of these refrigerant manifolds (5) are connected to the second refrigerant circuit.
F28D 1/04 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits
F28D 1/053 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being straight
F28D 21/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups
75.
THERMAL CONDITIONING MODULE WITH ACCUMULATION DEVICE
A heat treatment module for a heat treatment system of a vehicle is disclosed. The heat treatment module includes a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, and an internal heat exchanger. The first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger both are configured to bring about an exchange of heat between a refrigerant fluid and a heat transfer liquid. The internal heat exchanger is configured to bring about an exchanger of heat between the refrigerant fluid, which is subjected to two different temperature levels in the heat treatment system. The heat treatment module includes an accumulation device configured to contain the refrigerant fluid. The internal heat exchanger includes a platform on which the accumulation device is disposed.
Methods and systems for assisting a vehicle to park based on real-time parking spot availability data. First image data sensed by a first sensor mounted on a first vehicle is received, wherein the first image data corresponds to a parking zone. A digital map of the parking zone is displayed based on the first image data. The digital map is stored in a remote server for future recall. Second image data corresponding to the parking zone sensed from another vehicle is received. The digital map is updated in real-time based on the second image data, including indicating one or more parking spots as being occupied and/or unoccupied. The updated digital map is sent to a device associated with a third vehicle and displayed on a device associated therewith, enabling a user of the device to see real-time information regarding availability of parking spots in the parking zone.
A method for operating a driver assistance system for a vehicle includes capturing a video feed of an external environment of the vehicle and transmitting the video feed to an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) of the vehicle. Subsequently, a designated speed limit for the vehicle at a current location of the vehicle is determined. The method further includes extracting context information of the external environment from the video feed and comparing the context information to the designated speed limit to create a contextual speed limit. A user is notified of the vehicle of the contextual speed limit. The context information designates a specific environment that the vehicle is located in based upon one or more of: first warning information that informs the user of unsafe driving conditions, first guidance information that provides directional information to the user, and objects located in the specific environment of the vehicle.
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestrians; Recognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
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A METHOD FOR GENERATING A BIRD'S EYE TOP VIEW IMAGE, A COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, A COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM AS WELL AS AN ELECTRONIC COMPUTING DEVICE
The invention relates to a method for generating a bird's eye top view image (9) for being presented on a display device (4) of an assistance system (2) of a motor vehicle (1) by an electronic computing device (3) of the assistance system (2). The method corrects the bird's eye top view by dynamically adjusting the calibration parameters of each capturing device per frame.
G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
G06T 7/80 - Analysis of captured images to determine intrinsic or extrinsic camera parameters, i.e. camera calibration
B60R 1/27 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view providing all-round vision, e.g. using omnidirectional cameras
G06T 3/4038 - Image mosaicing, e.g. composing plane images from plane sub-images
A method for operating a driver assistance system for a vehicle includes capturing a video feed of an external environment of the vehicle and transmitting the video feed to an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) of the vehicle. Subsequently, a designated speed limit for the vehicle at a current location of the vehicle is determined. The method further includes extracting context information of the external environment from the video feed and comparing the context information to the designated speed limit to create a contextual speed limit. A user is notified of the vehicle of the contextual speed limit. The context information designates a specific environment that the vehicle is located in based upon one or more of: first warning information that informs the user of unsafe driving conditions, first guidance information that provides directional information to the user, and objects located in the specific environment of the vehicle.
A thermal management device for a modular platform of an electric motor vehicle chassis is disclosed. The modular platform includes batteries and an electric powertrain of the electric motor vehicle. The thermal management device includes a first module including a first heat transfer fluid circuit configured to circulate a first heat transfer fluid, a cooling module configured to have an external air flow passing through it, and a second module including a first pump and a second pump to circulate a second heat transfer fluid. The first heat transfer fluid circuit includes a compressor, a first expansion device, a multi-fluid heat exchanger, and a first heat exchanger. The cooling module includes at least a first heat exchanger configured to have the external air flow passing through it. The cooling module includes an upper side, a lower side, and first and second lateral sides opposite one another.
A thermal management device for an electric or hybrid motor vehicle is disclosed. The device includes a cooling circuit configured to circulate a refrigerant fluid, a circuit for thermal management of the batteries by at least partial immersion and/or vaporization, and a circuit for thermal management of the power electronics. The cooling circuit includes a main loop including, in the direction of circulation of the refrigerant, a compressor, a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, a first expansion device, and a third heat exchanger. The battery thermal management circuit includes a main loop including a first pump, a fourth heat exchanger, and a container configured to receive the batteries. The power electronic thermal management circuit includes a second pump, a heat exchanger, a first radiator, and a second heat exchanger.
A method for operating an assistance system of an at least in part automatically operated motor vehicle is disclosed. The method includes capturing an environment of the motor vehicle by at least one capturing device, evaluating a first driving strategy, evaluating a second driving strategy, comparing the first driving strategy and the second driving strategy, and depending on a result of the comparison of the two driving strategies, generating a fallback driving strategy. The fallback strategy is different from the first driving strategy and the second driving strategy. The first driving strategy is evaluated by a first electronic computing device of the assistance system using a first evaluation algorithm. The second driving strategy is evaluated by a second electronic computing device of the assistance system using a second evaluation algorithm which is different from the first evaluation algorithm.
Methods and systems for assisting a vehicle to park based on real-time parking spot availability data. First image data sensed by a first sensor mounted on a first vehicle is received, wherein the first image data corresponds to a parking zone. A digital map of the parking zone is displayed based on the first image data. The digital map is stored in a remote server for future recall. Second image data corresponding to the parking zone sensed from another vehicle is received. The digital map is updated in real-time based on the second image data, including indicating one or more parking spots as being occupied and/or unoccupied. The updated digital map is sent to a device associated with a third vehicle and displayed on a device associated therewith, enabling a user of the device to see real-time information regarding availability of parking spots in the parking zone.
A decoupling element for an ultrasonic sensor is disclosed. The ultrasonic sensor is able to be attached to a flat component for a vehicle. The flat component includes a cutout. The ultrasonic sensor includes a cylindrical ultrasonic transceiver element which is able to be introduced into the cutout. The decoupling element includes a hollow-cylindrical element for enclosing the cylindrical ultrasonic transceiver element of the ultrasonic sensor and a plurality of support ribs which are arranged in the radial direction outside the hollow-cylindrical element and are spaced apart from one another in a circumferential direction of the hollow-cylindrical element for supporting the decoupling element on a region of the flat component outside the cutout when the cylindrical ultrasonic transceiver element with the hollow-cylindrical element enclosing it is introduced by an end portion at an axial end into the cutout.
The invention relates to a method for installing an ultrasonic sensor (8) on a body component (1) in a covered manner, having the steps of: arranging (S1) a damping material (2) with an opening (7) on the inner face of the body component (1); pre-installing (S2) the ultrasonic sensor (8) such that an ultrasonic diaphragm (12) of the ultrasonic sensor (8) comes into contact with the inner face of the body component (1) in a planar manner within the opening (7) of the damping material (2); placing (S3) a suction bell (14) on the body component (1) together with the damping material (2) arranged thereon and the pre-installed ultrasonic sensor (8) such that the outer circumferential wall (15) of the suction bell (14) rests on the damping material (2), and an inner support element (17) of the suction bell (14) rests on the ultrasonic sensor (8); and generating (S4) a negative pressure in the suction bell (14), whereby the suction bell (14) is secured to the body component (1) by suction, and the inner support element (17) presses the ultrasonic sensor (8) against the body component (1).
G01S 15/931 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
G10K 11/00 - Methods or devices for transmitting, conducting or directing sound in general; Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general
The invention relates to a rotary input device (4) for a motor vehicle (1). The device has an annular edge (10) having at least one capacitive sensor electrode (11) which faces an outer face (12) of the edge (10) so that a rotary movement performed by a user (7) on the outer face (12) of the edge (10) can be detected by means of the at least one capacitive sensor electrode (11) as rotary input. The rotary input device (4) can also be designed to detect, by means of at least one additional capacitive sensor electrode (28), a touch, performed by a user (7) on an outer face (15) of an upper face (14), as a control input and/or, in the event of a pushing movement on the upper face (14), to move a force sensor button (22) of an actuator element (19) towards a force sensor (23) and to detect this as a push input.
A control integrated circuit (3) for a computing unit (2) of a motor vehicle (1) comprises a watchdog unit (12), which is connectable to a first data processing device (4, 5, 18) to receive a first watchdog refresh signal and to a second data processing device (4, 5, 18) to receive a second watchdog refresh signal. The watchdog unit (12) is configured to determine, based on the watchdog refresh signals, whether a local failure of the first or the second data processing device (4, 5, 18) and whether a global failure is present. The watchdog unit (12) is configured to trigger a safety measure for the first or the second data processing device (4, 5, 18) in case of a respective local failure and a global safety measure in case of the global failure.
G06F 11/07 - Responding to the occurrence of a fault, e.g. fault tolerance
B60W 50/02 - Ensuring safety in case of control system failures, e.g. by diagnosing, circumventing or fixing failures
G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
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TRANSMISSION DEVICE WITH BEAM DISPLACING DEVICE FOR A DETECTION DEVICE FOR DETECTING OBJECTS, CORRESPONDING DETECTION DEVICE, VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A TRANSMISSION DEVICE
The invention relates to a transmission device (22) of a detection device for detecting objects using electromagnetic scanning signals (30); a detection device; a vehicle comprising at least one detection device; and a method for operating a transmission device (22). The transmission device (22) comprises at least one signal source (36) for generating electromagnetic scanning signals (30) and at least one beam displacing device (38) for displacing signal paths (42) of electromagnetic scanning signals (30). The transmission device (22) has at least two signal sources (36) which can be actuated individually so at to generate electromagnetic scanning signals (30). At least one beam displacing device (38) can be adjusted between at least two displacement states (I, II), wherein the displacement states (I, II) are assigned to different signal sources (36). In the displacement states (I, II) assigned to the respective signal sources (36), the signal paths (42) of at least two signal sources (36) lie on the outlet of the at least one beam displacing device (38) on a common main signal path (34).
The invention primarily relates to a thermal regulation device (4) for cooling electrical energy storage members (2), the thermal regulation device (4) comprising a tube (6) configured to be in contact with the electrical energy storage members and comprising at least one heat-transfer fluid circulation channel (8), in particular a plurality of circulation channels (8), and a collection box (10) arranged at one end of the tube (6) and comprising at least one collection chamber (26) fluidically communicating with the at least one circulation channel (8) of the tube (6), connected to a first end of the tube (6), the collection box comprising a first part (11) and a second part fastened to the first part (11) and to the tube (6), characterized in that the second part (12) of the collection box (10) comprises an orifice defined by a flange turn-up (raised edge (13)) configured to be traversed by the tube, and a peripheral edge (120) intended to be in contact with the first part (11) of the collection box, and allowing it to be fastened thereto, preferably by brazing.
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 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
H01M 10/6555 - Rods or plates arranged between the cells
H01M 10/6557 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange arranged between the cells
F28D 1/053 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being straight
F28F 1/02 - Tubular elements of cross-section which is non-circular
F28F 1/08 - Tubular elements crimped or corrugated in longitudinal section
To provide a heating-element cooling heat exchanger and a heating-element cooling structure using the heating- element cooling heat exchanger, which has a function of reliably disposing a sheet-shaped member at a predetermined position without misalignment when the sheet-shaped member having notable heat conductivity is interposed between a heating element, such as a battery, and tubes of the heating-element cooling heat exchanger. The heating-element cooling heat exchanger includes: a plurality of tubes (11) of a flat shape, which are disposed in parallel at intervals and each of which includes a first surface (11a) and a second surface (11b) on a rear side of the first surface (11a); and a compression pad (20) interposed between the tubes (11) and the installation portion (F), attached to the first surfaces (11a) of the tubes (11), and configured to hold the tubes (11). The compression pad (20) includes: a tube holding portion (21) extending along each of the tubes (11) and attached to the first surface (11a) of the tube (11); and a bridge portion (22) configured to couple each adjacent pair of the tube holding portions (21). A pin (30) protruding between each adjacent pair of the tubes (11) is disposed in each of the bridge portions (22). A top portion (30a) of each of the pins (30) protrudes from the second surfaces (11b) of the tubes (11).
F28F 1/02 - Tubular elements of cross-section which is non-circular
H01M 10/617 - Types of temperature control for achieving uniformity or desired distribution of temperature
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 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
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METHOD FOR GUIDING A VEHICLE ON A ROAD USING AN ELECTRONIC ROADWORKS NEGOTIATION ASSISTANCE SYSTEM OF THE VEHICLE, AND ROADWORKS NEGOTIATION ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
The invention relates to a method for guiding a vehicle (7) on a road using an electronic roadworks negotiation assistance system (8) of the vehicle (7), comprising the steps of: a) providing roadworks information indicating that the vehicle (7) is moving in the same direction in a lane (3, 4) of a road having at least two lanes (3, 4) in the region of roadworks; b) providing at least one width (B3, B3', B4, B4') of at least one of the at least two lanes (3, 4); c) providing information about whether cross-lane, offset driving is permitted; and d) adapting a mode of operation of a vehicle guidance system (11) operating to keep the vehicle (7) in lane in respect of guiding the vehicle (7) on the road (3, 4) while the roadworks are being negotiated at least on the basis of the roadworks information and/or the width (B3, B3', B4, B4') of the at least one lane (3, 4) and/or the information about whether offset driving is permitted, by way of the roadworks negotiation assistance system (8).
A modular platform of an electric motor vehicle chassis is disclosed. The modular platform includes batteries and an electric powertrain of the electric motor vehicle. The modular platform also includes an upper and lower floor. Between the upper and lower floor is arranged at least one cooling module configured to have an external flow passing through it. The cooling module includes at least one heat exchanger configured to have the external flow passing through it and a first collector housing attached to the heat exchanger. The first collector housing forms a volute within which a tangential-flow turbomachine extends. The first collector housing includes a first open end facing the heat exchanger and a second open end at the end of its volute. The cooling module is arranged so the second open end of the cooling module faces one of the upper or lower floors.
H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
H01M 50/249 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
VALEO AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONING HUBEI CO. LTD. (China)
Inventor
Wang, Wenfeng
Jiang, Yunfei
Gao, Yang
Sun, Luyang
Abstract
The present utility model relates to a thermal management module, comprising: a refrigerant plate provided with a refrigerant flow channel through which a refrigerant flows, the refrigerant flow channel being provided with refrigerant flow channel openings; a coolant plate arranged adjacent to the refrigerant plate and provided with a coolant flow channel through which a coolant flows, the coolant flow channel being provided with first coolant flow channel openings; and heat exchangers each provided with a refrigerant channel through which a refrigerant flows and a coolant channel through which a coolant flows, wherein the refrigerant channel is provided with a first refrigerant channel connector, and the coolant channel is provided with a first coolant channel connector. The thermal management module further comprises connection components, wherein each connection component is fixed to the corresponding heat exchanger and is fastened to the refrigerant plate and the coolant plate, and each connection component is provided with: a refrigerant connection channel through which the refrigerant flows, the refrigerant connection channel having one end communicated with the corresponding refrigerant flow channel opening, and the other end communicated with the first refrigerant channel connector of the corresponding heat exchanger.
H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
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METHOD FOR GUIDING A VEHICLE USING AN ELECTRONIC VEHICLE GUIDANCE SYSTEM, IN PARTICULAR A DISTANCE-MAINTAINING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, AND VEHICLE GUIDANCE SYSTEM
The invention relates to a method for guiding a vehicle (1) using a vehicle guidance system (2): - detecting a lead vehicle (4) traveling directly in front of the vehicle (1) and determining movement information of the lead vehicle (4) on the basis of detected information (S1); - providing the movement information (S2); - detecting a surrounding region (10) in front of the lead vehicle (4), wherein an offset movement of the entire vehicle (1) is carried out in the direction (P) transverse to the lane (3a) so that the vehicle (1) is traveling in an offset manner relative to the lead vehicle (4) in the transverse direction (P), and the surrounding region (10) in front of the lead vehicle (4) can be detected laterally past the lead vehicle (4); - determining additional movement information which characterizes the movement pattern of at least one other vehicle (5) traveling in front of the lead vehicle (4) in the surrounding region (10) if another vehicle (5) is detected in said surrounding region (10); - providing the additional movement information; and - determining the guidance of the vehicle (1) by the vehicle guidance system (2) on the basis of the movement information and the additional movement information.
A method for operating an optical detection device provided for monitoring at least one monitoring region is disclosed. The method includes actuating at least one light-emitting element to transmit a light signal, receiving at least one reflected light signal using at least two monitoring regions of at least one receiver, and using at least one received light signal to determine at least on receive variable. The eye safety of the detection device is checked by configuring at least one of the receiving regions as a measurement receiving region and at least one of the receiving regions as a test region, generating at least one measurement receive variable that characterizes a quantity of light captured in one measurement time interval, and generating at least one test receive variable that characterizes a quantity of light captured in one test time interval.
A tube of a thermal regulation device for cooling electrical energy storage members is disclosed. The tube extends in a longitudinal main direction of elongation. The tube includes a plurality of longitudinal channels for circulating heat transfer fluid that are formed one beside the other in the material inside the tube. The longitudinal channels open out onto each longitudinal end face of the tube. The longitudinal channels are divided into a first assembly for circulating heat transfer fluid and a second assembly for circulating heat transfer fluid. At least one longitudinal end face of the tube includes a sealing zone which is disposed between the channels contributing to forming the first circulating assembly and the channels contributing to forming the second circulation assembly.
A thermal regulation device for cooling electrical energy storage members, the thermal regulation device including a tube that is configured to be in contact with the electrical energy storage members and that includes at least one channel for circulating heat transfer fluid, a collecting tank that is disposed at one end of the tube and that includes collecting chambers that fluidically communicate with the at least one circulation channel of the tube, and at least two connecting sleeves disposed on either side of the collecting tank and configured to communicate with the same collecting chamber, the connecting sleeves having shapes that are distinct from one another.
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 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
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VENTILATION DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE VENTILATION, HEATING AND/OR AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM
A ventilation device for a ventilation, heating, and/or air-conditioning system of a vehicle is disclosed. The ventilation device includes at least one housing that includes at least one housing that includes at least one wall contributing to the definition of an inner volume in which at least one radial propeller and one guide member are received. The radial propeller is configured to be rotated about an axis of rotation. The radial propeller includes a plurality of blades, each of which is at least delimited by a first axial end and a second axial end. The guide member includes a plurality of vanes delimited at least by a leading and trailing edge. The radial propeller and guide member are configured to force the circulation of an air flow through the housing along the axis of rotation between an air inlet opening and an air outlet opening.
The invention relates to a heat exchanger for a motor vehicle, comprising a plurality of tubes (1) inside which a first fluid is able to circulate, each tube (1) being flat and provided with an internal fin (3) extending inside the tube (1) and being folded so as to form a crenelation made up of a series of lateral partitions (3a) and vertices (3b), the vertices (3b) being in contact with the transverse walls (2a), (2b) of the tube (1), the internal fin (3) defining a plurality of channels (4), each lateral partition (3a) extending along the X-axis and separating two adjacent channels (4). This exchanger is characterised in that the lateral partitions (3a) are provided with means for increasing the heat-transfer coefficient, which consist of bosses (5).
F28F 1/40 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only inside the tubular element
F28F 13/12 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by affecting the pattern of flow of the heat-exchange media by creating turbulence, e.g. by stirring, by increasing the force of circulation
F28D 1/03 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with plate-like or laminated conduits
F28F 1/02 - Tubular elements of cross-section which is non-circular
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FASTENING ASSEMBLY, BRACKET AND THERMAL MANAGEMENT MODULE
VALEO AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONING HUBEI CO. LTD. (China)
Inventor
Zeng, Kun
Liu, Hao
Qin, Subing
Abstract
A fastening assembly (1), comprising: a hold hoop body (10); a first mounting portion (12) and a second mounting portion (13), which are located at two ends of the hold hoop body (10); and a pretensioning structure (16). The pretensioning structure (16) is provided with a limiting portion, which is fixed relative to the first mounting portion (12) and is configured in such a way that the limiting portion can be selectively engaged with the second mounting portion (13), and when the limiting portion is engaged with the second mounting portion (13), the limiting portion prevents the second mounting portion (13) from moving in a direction away from the first mounting portion (12). The structure makes a mounting process more convenient and less prone to experiencing errors. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to a bracket comprising the fastening assembly, and a thermal management module.
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
F16B 2/06 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action
F16B 2/08 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using bands
