Abstract

A service brake control system for a combination vehicle including a towing member and first and second towed members includes an electro-pneumatic brake control valve on the first towed member that delivers fluid pressure through a delivery port in response to an electronic control signal that is generated by a brake controller on the towing member. A double check valve includes a first supply port in fluid communication with a forward fluid coupling on the first towed member that delivers a first fluid control signal from the towing member, a second supply port in fluid communication with the delivery port of the electro-pneumatic brake control valve and a delivery port in fluid communication with a rear fluid coupling on the first towed member that delivers a second fluid control signal from the double check valve to the second towed member.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 13/66 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems
• B60T 13/68 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems by electrically-controlled valves

Abstract

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IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 51/10 - Brakes with outwardly-movable braking members co-operating with the inner surface of a drum or the like shaped as exclusively radially-movable brake-shoes
• F16D 65/00 - Parts or details of brakes

Abstract

An evaluation circuit for a passive rotational speed sensor of a vehicle. The passive rotational speed sensor is configured to detect a rotational speed of a wheel and, based thereon, to output a sensor signal. The evaluation circuit includes a first connection and a second connection for electrically connecting the rotational speed sensor a comparator, an operational amplifier, a first signal output and a second signal output. The comparator is configured to compare the sensor signal with a reference voltage and to generate a pulsating output signal based on the comparison. The operational amplifier is configured as a buffer circuit and keeps the reference voltage at a predetermined level. The first signal output and the second signal output are each connected to an output of the comparator to provide the pulsating output signal in a redundant manner for determining the rotational speed of the wheel.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01P 21/00 - Testing or calibrating of apparatus or devices covered by the other groups of this subclass
• B60T 8/17 - Using electrical or electronic regulation means to control braking
• G01P 3/44 - Devices characterised by the use of electric or magnetic means for measuring angular speed

Abstract

A brake carrier for a disc brake of a utility vehicle has a frame-shaped basic body with two bridge struts which are aligned parallel to each other and on each of which a pad slot for receiving a brake pad is integrally formed, and respective disc-encompassing portions connecting the ends of the bridge struts to one another, wherein a cavity is provided in at least one of the two disc-encompassing portions. The cavity has at least one inlet opening for sucking in abraded material arising during braking operations. The inlet opening is open toward an interior space surrounded by the frame-shaped basic body. An outlet opening discharges the abraded material that has entered through the inlet opening.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 65/00 - Parts or details of brakes
• F16D 55/00 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes

Abstract

A method for determining an actual mass of a vehicle, includes: determining a reference relationship of a deceleration of the vehicle having a known mass with respect to a brake demand; executing braking with a predetermined brake demand; detecting an actual deceleration of the vehicle when using the predetermined brake demand; determining an actual relationship of the actual deceleration of the vehicle with respect to the predetermined brake demand; and determining the actual mass of the vehicle by correlating the actual relationship and the reference relationship.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 8/18 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to vehicle weight or load, e.g. load distribution

Abstract

Equipment, computer program product for executing a method, and a storage medium comprising such a computer program product provide a brake system for a rail vehicle that has at least two brake cylinders, at least one pneumatic brake control unit assigned to at least one rail vehicle unit of the rail vehicle, and at least two relay valves, which are each arranged between the at least one pneumatic brake control unit and at least one of the at least two brake cylinders and to which a supply pressure can be fed for conversion into a brake pressure, wherein the pneumatic brake control unit is connected to the at least two relay valves via a respective control pressure line and supplies the at least two relay valves with an anti-skid-corrected control pressure via the respective control pressure line.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 8/176 - Brake regulation specially adapted to prevent excessive wheel slip during vehicle deceleration, e.g. ABS
• B60T 8/17 - Using electrical or electronic regulation means to control braking
• B60T 8/171 - Detecting parameters used in the regulationMeasuring values used in the regulation
• B60T 8/172 - Determining control parameters used in the regulation, e.g. by calculations involving measured or detected parameters

Abstract

The invention relates to a drum brake (1), in particular for a utility vehicle, having a brake drum (2) which is rotatably mounted about a rotational axis (AR), at least two brake linings (3) which are mounted in a receiving area (22) of the brake drum (2) and each of which comprises a friction lining support (32) and a friction lining (31) arranged thereon, and an application device that is rotationally secured to an armature housing (6) and comprises a wedge ring (5) which can be moved on a cylinder sleeve (61) of the armature housing (6) parallel to the rotational axis (AR) of the brake drum (2) and by means of which the brake linings (3) can be pressed radially, relative to the rotational axis (AR) of the brake drum (2), against a brake drum (2) casing inner surface (21) formed as a friction surface, wherein the wedge ring (5) is mounted on at least two axial bearings (7a, 7b) which are mutually spaced in the circumferential direction of the cylinder sleeve (61) and which can be moved parallel to the rotational axis (AD).

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 51/10 - Brakes with outwardly-movable braking members co-operating with the inner surface of a drum or the like shaped as exclusively radially-movable brake-shoes
• F16D 51/00 - Brakes with outwardly-movable braking members co-operating with the inner surface of a drum or the like

Abstract

A control apparatus is provided for a vehicle train having a tractor and first and second towed vehicles in tow by the tractor. The control apparatus comprises a first controller associated with the first towed vehicle and arranged to (i) measure voltage of a power line in vicinity of the first towed vehicle, and (ii) transmit the measured voltage along a communication line to other controllers of the vehicle train.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
• B62D 53/00 - Tractor-trailer combinationsRoad trains

Abstract

A lift axle can be provided on a truck during or after manufacturing to allow the truck to carry more load. The lift axle can be selectively lifted above the road (e.g., when the truck is empty) and lowered onto the road (e.g., when carrying load requiring an extra axle). There are various challenges in designing a braking system for a lift axle. The embodiments presented herein provide a lift axle brake system that can overcome these challenges. In one embodiment, a lift axle brake system is used that is based on a brake system used to brake a towed vehicle towed by a towing vehicle. Other embodiments are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 13/68 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems by electrically-controlled valves
• B60T 8/17 - Using electrical or electronic regulation means to control braking
• B60T 8/176 - Brake regulation specially adapted to prevent excessive wheel slip during vehicle deceleration, e.g. ABS
• B60T 13/26 - Compressed-air systems
• B60T 17/04 - Arrangement of piping, valves in the piping, e.g. cut-off valves, couplings or air hoses

Abstract

A system for controlling a wheel brake on an auxiliary axle of a vehicle includes an electro-pneumatic drive axle brake control valve that deliver fluid pressure from a fluid source to a drive axle wheel brake on a drive axle of the vehicle responsive to an electronic control signal. An auxiliary axle brake control valve delivers fluid pressure from the electro-pneumatic drive axle brake control valve to an auxiliary axle wheel brake on the auxiliary axle of the vehicle responsive to a fluid pressure control signal. A fluid control signal generating valve generates the fluid pressure control signal responsive to a command to apply a steer axle wheel brake on a steer axle of the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 8/36 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration having a fluid pressure regulator responsive to a speed condition including a pilot valve responding to an electromagnetic force
• B60T 13/68 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems by electrically-controlled valves

Abstract

A computer-implemented method for checking the plausibility of a measured or determined roll rate of a vehicle body of a vehicle about a longitudinal axis of the vehicle, in which a transverse acceleration change or a transverse jerk is calculated from a measured or determined transverse acceleration in the transverse direction of the vehicle, on the basis of which plausible value or a plausible range for the roll rate is determined.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 40/112 - Roll movement
• B60W 40/11 - Pitch movement

Abstract

A disc brake for a utility vehicle includes a brake caliper that is in the form of a sliding caliper and overlaps a brake disc; two brake pads which are located in the brake caliper, can be moved in opposite directions in the direction of the brake disc, each have a pad backing plate and a friction lining fastened thereto, and are each located in a pad shaft of a vehicle-side brake carrier, which pad shaft is delimited in the direction of rotation of the brake disc by brake carrier horns; and at least one restoring device by which the brake pads can be restored after a braking-related movement and release of the brake. The restoring device has at least one restoring element which is attached to a brake pad, is located between the brake pad and a stationary component, and exerts a restoring force on the brake pad, the at least one restoring element being in the form of a leaf spring which is fastened on the rear side of the pad backing plate facing away from the friction lining and has a spring arm which extends in the peripheral direction of the brake disc and is supported against the brake carrier as a stationary component.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 65/097 - Resilient means interposed between pads and supporting members
• B60T 1/06 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting otherwise than on tread, e.g. employing rim, drum, disc, or transmission
• F16D 55/00 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes
• F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
• F16D 65/00 - Parts or details of brakes
• F16D 127/02 - Release mechanisms

Abstract

The present invention relates to a monitoring switch device (30) for monitoring a control-valve operating state of a control valve (1a), comprising: a control-valve switching lever (3) configured such that it can be moved at least into a first position corresponding to a first control-valve operating state; a switch-switching device (4) formed together with the control-valve switching lever (3) or operatively connected to the control-valve switching lever (3) in order to be moved together with the control-valve switching lever (3); and a switch device (2, 2´, 2´´) having at least one first switch (21, 21´´) which can be switched by the switch-switching device (4) when the control-valve switching lever (3) is in the first position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 15/02 - Application and release valves
• B60T 15/16 - Arrangements enabling systems to be controlled from two or more positions
• B60T 15/36 - Other control devices or valves characterised by definite functions
• B60T 17/18 - Safety devicesMonitoring
• B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systemsSignal devices
• F16H 59/10 - Range selector apparatus comprising levers
• F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given

Abstract

A brake system (6) includes a caliper (10) having an opening and an anchor (102). The anchor (102) has a through hole (87). A pad shield (20) includes a shell (19) covering at least a portion of the opening in the caliper (10) and a washer lug (170) having an opening aligned with the through hole. A retainer bar (82) is disposed across the opening in the caliper (10) and engages the pad shield (20). A retainer pin (104) is disposed through the through hole (87) of the anchor (102) and the opening of the washer lug (170), wherein the retainer pin (104) engages and holds the retainer bar (82) against the pad shield (20). A pad shield and methods of using and assembling the air disc brake system are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 65/00 - Parts or details of brakes
• F16D 65/095 - Pivots or supporting members therefor
• F16D 55/00 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes

Abstract

A shifting mechanism (1) for a vehicle for setting a shifting stage in a transmission as a result of a shifting movement (Y') is disclosed. The shifting mechanism (1) comprises the following: - an input element (2) which is configured to carry out an input movement (X); - an output element (4) which is configured to carry out an output movement (Y), wherein the output element (4) assumes an output element position (YP) between a first output end position (Y1) and a second output end position (Y2) when the output movement (Y) is carried out, wherein the output movement (Y) is the shifting movement (Y') or the shifting mechanism (1) is configured to convert the output movement (Y) into the shifting movement (Y'), - a conversion element (3) which is configured to convert the input movement (X) into the output movement (Y), wherein the conversion element (3) is configured to convert the conversion of the input movement (X) into the output movement (Y) in accordance with a transmission ratio, wherein the transmission ratio is of variable configuration. A transmission actuator and a transmission are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 61/28 - Generation or transmission of movements for final actuating mechanisms with at least one movement of the final actuating mechanism being caused by a non-mechanical force, e.g. power-assisted

Abstract

A power line communication (PLC) self-test for tractor-trailers is provided. The self-test can be performed in a brake controller comprising a PLC transmitter configured to couple with a power line providing power from a tractor to at least one trailer coupled with the tractor. In the self-test, the brake controller causes the PLC transmitter to send a PLC test message on the power line and determines whether the brake controller received the PLC test message from a PLC receiver. If the brake controller did not receive the PLC test message from the PLC receiver, a fault message is generated. The PLC receiver can be in the brake controller or in a PLC receive electronic control unit (ECU), for example. Other embodiments are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles

Abstract

A compressor-oil-receiving apparatus for a compressor system filled with a compressor oil for transfer into the compressor system. The apparatus includes a housing which forms a receiving volume for the compressor oil, and an oil filler neck with a filling opening on a side, which is directed away from the receiving volume and with an outlet opening on a side which is directed toward the receiving volume, wherein the oil filler neck forms a housing opening for filling of the receiving volume with the compressor oil, and the outlet opening is arranged such that, through filling of the receiving volume, an air volume enclosed by the housing, and the compressor oil that has been introduced is formed in the receiving volume.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04C 29/02 - LubricationLubricant separation
• F04C 18/16 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of intermeshing-engagement type, i.e. with engagement of co-operating members similar to that of toothed gearing of other than internal-axis type with toothed rotary pistons with helical teeth, e.g. chevron-shaped, screw type
• F16N 19/00 - Lubricant containers for use in lubricators or lubrication systems

Abstract

The invention relates to an electropneumatic unit (1) modularly constructed from at least two modules (ADM, 6C, EPB, ECU, CP, IP) and belonging to an electropneumatic system of a vehicle, wherein the modules (ADM, 6C, EPB, ECU, CP, IP) each have a separate module support (16), and the module supports (16) of the modules (ADM, 6C, EPB, ECU, CP, IP) are detachably connected to one another, and a plurality of receptacles (5A-5D, 6A, 6B; 10; 12) are available on each of the module supports (16), said receptacles being designed to be occupied by electrical and/or pneumatic and/or electronic module components (7, 8; 11; 13). According to the invention, at least one module (ECU, IP, 6C) of the at least two modules (ADM, 6C, EPB, ECU, CP, IP) is in the form of a configurable module such that it performs different functions and/or a different number of functions according to which receptacles (5A-5D, 6A, 6B; 10; 12) and/or how many receptacles (5A-5D, 6A, 6B; 10; 12) of the available receptacles of the module support (16) of the at least one configurable module are occupied by a module component (7, 8; 11; 13) and/or by which module component (7, 8; 11; 13) from a number of electrical and/or pneumatic and/or electronic module components (7, 8; 11; 13) which are each provided for occupying a receptacle (5A-5D, 6A, 6B; 10; 12).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 8/32 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration
• B60T 8/36 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration having a fluid pressure regulator responsive to a speed condition including a pilot valve responding to an electromagnetic force
• B60T 13/66 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems
• B60T 13/68 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems by electrically-controlled valves
• B60T 17/02 - Arrangements of pumps or compressors, or control devices therefor

Abstract

A braking control apparatus for use in an associated multiple-steer vehicle having first and second steerable axles and a plurality of drive axles effects axle-by-axle braking control of steerable wheel brakes of the steerable axles and wheel-by-wheel braking control of drive wheel brakes of the drive axles, respectively, to perform a braking operation in the associated multiple-steer vehicle. The axle-by-axle braking control of the steerable wheel brakes and the wheel-by-wheel braking control of the drive wheel brakes are simultaneously effected to decelerate the vehicle using both the steerable and drive wheel brakes so that the ability to steer the vehicle is not adversely affected should one or more of the steerable wheel brakes on any of the steerable axles experience slippage, skidding, or lockup during the braking or deceleration.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 1/02 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels
• B60T 7/12 - Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiationBrake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger
• B60T 8/17 - Using electrical or electronic regulation means to control braking
• B60T 13/36 - Compressed-air systems direct, i.e. brakes applied directly by compressed air

Goods & Services

Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; metal containers for storage or transport of goods; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; small items of metal hardware; transportable buildings of metal; metal tracks for rail vehicles; railway switches. Mechanical switch machines for switching metal railway crossovers; machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine tools. Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, controlling, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; physical, electric, electronic measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), control, regulating and monitoring equipment and apparatus; mechanically and/or pneumatically and/or hydraulically and/or electromechanically and/or electromagnetically and/or electrically and/or electronically-operated, controlled and controlling measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), controlling, regulating, recording, amplifying and monitoring equipment and apparatus; apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating and controlling of electricity; electric apparatus for commutation; electronic circuit boards; circuit breakers; measuring transducers; relays, electric; electronic control systems for doors, platform screen doors; safety, security, protection and signalling devices; signalling panels, luminous or mechanical; traffic-light apparatus [signalling devices]; electro-dynamic apparatus for the remote control of railway points; railway signals; railway traffic safety appliances; detection apparatus; sensors for determining position; light detection and ranging [LIDAR] apparatus for vehicles; switch points [electric]; sensors; sensor switches; sensor controllers; radar apparatus; control devices for vehicle navigation apparatus; electronic temperature monitors, other than for medical use; electronic tracking apparatus and instruments; wireless controllers to remotely monitor and control the function and status of other electrical, electronic and mechanical devices or systems; electronic controls for motors; electronic control apparatus; digital electronic controllers; electronic signal transmitters; programmable logic controllers; electronic personal alarm devices; alarm monitoring systems; logic circuits; control circuits; digital signal processors; software programmable microprocessors; material testing instruments and machines; mechanical contact switches; switches, electric; high-frequency apparatus; telecommunications equipment; data processing apparatus; data communications apparatus; telematic apparatus; telematic terminal apparatus; computer hardware; peripherals adapted for use with computers; blank integrated circuit cards [blank smart cards]; central processing units; downloadable mobile applications for the transmission of data; mobile apps; software; software for electronic driving assistance systems; computer programs, downloadable; computer programs, recorded; automatic vehicle speed control apparatus; adaptive cruise control (ACC) (software based on sensors); big data management software; software for the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the field of big data; machine learning software; machine learning software for analysis; artificial intelligence and machine learning software; machine learning software for surveillance; industrial automation controls; document automation software; industrial automation software; robotic process automation [RPA] software; image recognition software; gesture recognition software; biometric voice recognition systems; traffic sign recognition systems; optical character recognition [OCR] software; optical character recognition apparatus [OCR]; intelligent character recognition [ICR] software; computerized time clocks with fingerprint recognition; traffic sign recognition apparatus and instruments; decision-making software; risk detection software; traffic management software; simulators and computer programs for the steering and control of vehicles; electronic databases recorded on computer media; databases (electronic); data sets, recorded or downloadable; parts and accessories for all of the aforementioned goods, as far as included in this class. Heating, ventilating, air-conditioning apparatus and lighting installations, air treatment apparatus. Railway couplings. Building materials (non-metallic); non-luminous and non-mechanical signs (not of metal); railway sleepers, not of metal. Installation of building automation equipment; assembly [installation] of parts for vehicles; maintenance and repair of land vehicles; maintenance and repair of computer hardware; installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications equipment; maintenance of railway track; installation of traffic management systems; vehicle repair consultancy; advisory services relating to the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment. Telecommunication services; providing telecommunications connections to databases; computerised communication services; electronic transmission of data; data transmission; transmission of information by computer; telematics services; data transmission services over telematic networks; telematic communication services; interactive broadcasting and communications services; providing access to platforms and portals on the Internet; provision of access to data via the internet; consultancy in the field of telecommunications. Traffic information; transportation information; transport. Scientific and technological services; scientific and industrial research; engineering research; design services, namely technical design services; engineering services; engineering services relating to energy supply systems; engineering services relating to information technology; preparation of data processing programmes; software as a service [SaaS] featuring software for machine learning; software as a service [SaaS] services featuring software for machine learning, deep learning and deep neural networks; design of office automation equipment; design of face recognition software; technological research relating to iris recognition; technological research relating to ultrasonic fingerprint recognition; creation of control programs for automated measurement, assembly, adjustment and related visualisation; development and testing of computing methods, algorithms and software; design of computer hardware; design of computer software; design of computer databases; software development; installation, updating and maintenance of computer software; computer diagnostic services; industrial testing; quality control testing; conducting engineering surveys; testing, analysis and evaluation of the goods and services of others for the purpose of certification; providing information in the field of product design; providing information in the field of product development; providing information about industrial analysis and research services; technological consultancy; engineering consultancy services; information technology [IT] consultancy; consultation services relating to computer software; consultation services relating to computer systems; consultation services relating to computer hardware.

Abstract

An electromagnetic pressure-control-valve for controlling an air-pressure, including a housing having a compressed-air (CA) supply-connector (SC) for connecting to a CA-supply, a CA outlet-connector (OC) for connecting to a consumer, and a CA ventilating-connector (VC) for a ventilating means, and an armature supporting one valve-body (VB), first VB and second VB, on its end sides which face away from one another, and displaceable within the housing by magnetic forces counter to a spring-force of a first spring so that it connects the CA-OC selectively to the CA-SC or the CA-VC, and a first valve-seat (VS) connected to the CA-SC, and a second VS connected to the CA-VC, in which the first VB and a first VS form an inlet-valve, and the second VB and second VS form an outlet-valve. A permanent axial CA connection is provided through the first VB, the armature interior and the second VB.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 8/36 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration having a fluid pressure regulator responsive to a speed condition including a pilot valve responding to an electromagnetic force
• B60T 8/50 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration having a fluid pressure regulator responsive to a speed condition having means for controlling the rate at which pressure is reapplied to the brake
• B60T 13/68 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems by electrically-controlled valves

Abstract

A system for demodulating and decoding received messages transmitted along a vehicle power line includes a reference signal generator, a timer, and a demodulation and decoding circuit. The circuit determines whether a message is present on the power line by identifying a symbol indicative of a message preamble, subsequently setting the timer to a time corresponding to a predetermined length of the message preamble, detecting, during the time, a plurality of symbols and determining whether the symbols indicate the presence of a message preamble. The circuit then extracts data from the message by activating the reference signal generator, adding the reference signal to the message to produce an equivalent signal, detecting a symbol in the equivalent signal indicative of the message data body, subsequently setting the timer to a time corresponding to a predetermined length of the message data body and detecting, during the time, a second plurality of symbols.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03K 9/00 - Demodulating pulses which have been modulated with a continuously-variable signal
• H04B 3/02 - Line transmission systems Details
• H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines

Abstract

A brake system includes a caliper having an opening and an anchor. The anchor has a through hole. A pad shield includes a shell covering at least a portion of the opening in the caliper and a washer lug having an opening aligned with the through hole. A retainer bar is disposed across the opening in the caliper and engages the pad shield. A retainer pin is disposed through the through hole of the anchor and the opening of the washer lug, wherein the retainer pin engages and holds the retainer bar against the pad shield. A pad shield and methods of using and assembling the air disc brake system are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 65/00 - Parts or details of brakes
• F16D 55/00 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes

Abstract

A method for stabilizing a vehicle in a start-up situation from a standstill, wherein the vehicle is driven by a driving machine which generates a driving torque on driven wheels during the start-up process, including at least the following: a) the start-up situation of the vehicle is detected and in the case of the detected start-up situation, b) the actual behavior of the vehicle is determined with regard to the lateral dynamics of the vehicle, c) a deviation of the actual behavior of the vehicle from the target behavior of the vehicle is determined with regard to the lateral dynamics of the vehicle, and d) an adjustment of the drive torque is carried out depending on the deviation.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle
• B60W 10/04 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units
• B60W 30/02 - Control of vehicle driving stability
• B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

Abstract

A vehicle steering assembly includes a steering column mounting bracket configured to support a steering column and a vehicle body mounting bracket for attachment to the vehicle body. The assembly further includes an apparatus for mounting the steering column in the vehicle. The apparatus includes a body defining a first interface configured to receive a first plurality of fasteners coupling the steering column mounting bracket to the body in a fixed position and side brackets coupled to each side of the body in a manner permitting translational movement of the body relative to the side brackets along a first axis and rotational movement of the body relative to the side brackets about a second axis. The side brackets define a second interface configured to receive a second plurality of fasteners coupling the vehicle body mounting bracket to the side brackets.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 1/16 - Steering columns

Abstract

An air disc brake system includes a carrier having a mounting feature and a guide pin having longitudinally spaced first and second ends, a through hold having a first center axis and an outer cylindrical surface having a second center axis. The first and second axes are spaced apart a distance D such that the outer cylindrical surface and through hole are eccentric. A caliper includes a bore with spaced apart first and second ends. The guide pin is received in the bore, and the caliper is slidably mounted on outer cylindrical surface of the guide pin. A fastener is disposed in the through hole and includes a first end engaged with the mounting feature and a second end engaged with the guide pin. An eccentric guide pin, a tool for adjusting the eccentric guide pin, and methods of using and assembling the air disc brake system are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 65/00 - Parts or details of brakes
• B60T 13/58 - Combined or convertible systems
• F16D 55/00 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes
• F16D 55/2265 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially the axial movement being guided by one or more pins
• F16D 55/227 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially the axial movement being guided by one or more pins by two pins
• F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together

Abstract

A suspension arrangement for a vehicle, in particular a utility vehicle having a base and a structure, is disclosed. This arrangement includes at least one first spring and at least one second spring, the at least one first spring and the at least one second spring having spring attachments which are connected to attachment apparatuses of the structure on one side and of the base on the other. The at least one second spring is fastened to the base by way of at least one adjustment device. An adjustable air spring suspension arrangement and methods for controlling the suspension arrangements are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60G 17/02 - Spring characteristics
• B60G 11/00 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs
• B60G 11/27 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs wherein the fluid is a gas
• B60G 11/30 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs having pressure fluid accumulator therefor, e.g. accumulator arranged in vehicle frame
• B60G 15/06 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having mechanical spring and fluid damper
• B60G 17/005 - Suspension locking arrangements
• B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
• B60G 17/04 - Fluid-spring characteristics
• B60G 17/052 - Pneumatic spring characteristics
• B60G 17/08 - Characteristics of fluid dampers

Abstract

An air disc brake system includes a carrier having a mounting feature and a guide pin having longitudinally spaced first and second ends, a through hold having a first center axis and an outer cylindrical surface having a second center axis. The first and second axes are spaced apart a distance D such that the outer cylindrical surface and through hole are eccentric. A caliper includes a bore with spaced apart first and second ends. The guide pin is received in the bore, and the caliper is slidably mounted on outer cylindrical surface of the guide pin. A fastener is disposed in the through hole and includes a first end engaged with the mounting feature and a second end engaged with the guide pin. An eccentric guide pin, a tool for adjusting the eccentric guide pin, and methods of using and assembling the air disc brake system are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 55/2265 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially the axial movement being guided by one or more pins
• F16D 55/227 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially the axial movement being guided by one or more pins by two pins
• F16D 65/00 - Parts or details of brakes
• F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially

Abstract

The invention relates to a bistable relay valve for an electropneumatic brake control device (1), comprising a relay piston (46) which can assume a first end position, a second end position and a plurality of intermediate positions between the first end position and the second end position, a control chamber (42) which is bounded by the relay piston (46) a pneumatic control input (20), which is always connected to the control chamber (42), for inputting control pressure from a control pressure generator (8) into the control chamber (20) for actuating the relay piston (46), an output port (28) for outputting a working pressure at least one supply port (16), for controlling a supply pressure, an exhaust port (56), a double-seat valve comprising an inlet valve (74) and an outlet valve (78) and actuated by the relay piston (46) and a working chamber (58) connected to the outlet port (28), a supply chamber (60) connected to the at least one supply port (16), wherein in the first end position of the relay piston (46) the working chamber (58) is brought into communication with the exhaust port (56), and in the second end position the working chamber (58) is brought into communication with the supply chamber (60), wherein, when the relay piston (46) has reached the first end position, a first flow connection is established in which the control chamber (42) is connected to the exhaust port (56), and when the relay piston (46) has reached the second end position, a second flow connection is established in which the at least one supply port (16) is connected to the control chamber (42). This stabilizes the end positions of the relay valve (18).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 13/68 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems by electrically-controlled valves
• B60T 13/38 - Brakes applied by springs or weights and released by compressed air
• B60T 15/04 - Driver's valves

Abstract

The present invention relates to a trailer control valve (100) having at least one housing (102), at least one parking brake piston (140) and at least one service brake piston (150). The parking brake piston (140) and the service brake piston (150) can be moved in the housing (102) relative to one another and/or relative to the housing. The trailer control valve (100) is designed as a bi-stable trailer control valve (100) with a parking brake piston (140) which can be positioned in a bi-stable manner to provide a bi-stable parking brake function. The present invention also relates to a trailer control module and to a motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 13/26 - Compressed-air systems
• B60T 13/68 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems by electrically-controlled valves

Abstract

A control circuit for an active-rotational-speed-sensor (A-RSS) of a vehicle for detecting a rotational speed of a wheel and to output a sensor signal based thereon. The control circuit includes a monitoring circuit having: first and second terminals for electrically connecting the RSS and for receiving the sensor signal, and a supply terminal for connecting to a supply-voltage and a ground-terminal (GT) for connecting to a ground; a sensor signal output for providing the sensor signal from the A-RSS; a first switch to switch the first terminal to the supply terminal and a second switch to switch the second terminal to the GT; an overcurrent detector to detect an overcurrent through the supply terminal or the GT and to open the first or second switch upon detection; and a voltage controller to effect adjustment of an electrical voltage between the first terminal and the GT to a target value.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01P 3/481 - Devices characterised by the use of electric or magnetic means for measuring angular speed by measuring frequency of generated current or voltage of pulse signals
• G01R 19/165 - Indicating that current or voltage is either above or below a predetermined value or within or outside a predetermined range of values
• G01R 31/52 - Testing for short-circuits, leakage current or ground faults

Abstract

Embodiments are presented herein for a panable camera with trailer length and object detection for vehicles equipped with cameras to supplement or replace mirrors commonly used today. In one embodiment, a vehicle controller is provided comprising: one or more processors; a non-transitory computer-readable medium; and program instructions stored on the non-transitory computer-readable medium. The program instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: cause a side-view camera on a tractor to capture image(s) of leading, lower, upper and/or trailing edges of a trailer coupled with the tractor; and estimate a length of the trailer based on the image(s) captured by the side-view camera. Other embodiments are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
• B60R 1/25 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view to the sides of the vehicle
• B60R 1/28 - 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 an adjustable field of view
• G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle

Abstract

The present invention relates to a steering torque transmission assembly (100) for a vehicle steering transmission, in particular a ball circuit spindle steering transmission for a commercial vehicle, comprising: - at least one torsion bar (102); - at least one first steering torque transmission component (104), in particular a steering shaft; and - at least one second steering torque transmission component (106), in particular a steering spindle, wherein the first steering torque transmission component (104) and the torsion bar (102) form, in the assembled state, at least one first mutually pressed-together fastening section (116), and/or wherein the second steering torque transmission component (106) and the torsion bar (102) form, in the assembled state, at least one second mutually pressed-together fastening section (118). The present invention also relates to a vehicle steering transmission for a vehicle, in particular a ball circuit spindle steering transmission for a commercial vehicle, comprising at least one above-mentioned steering torque transmission assembly. The present invention furthermore relates to a method for assembling at least one steering torque transmission assembly for a vehicle steering transmission, in particular a ball circuit spindle steering transmission for a commercial vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 6/10 - Arrangements for automatically controlling steering depending on driving conditions sensed and responded to, e.g. control circuits responsive only to input torque characterised by the means for sensing torque

Abstract

The invention relates to a compressor apparatus (100) for connection to an air treatment apparatus of a motor vehicle and/or rail vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, the compressor apparatus comprising at least one housing (102), wherein the housing (102) comprises the following: - at least one intake channel (104) for taking in a fluid to be compressed, in particular air; - at least one housing interior (106) for receiving the compressed fluid; - at least one housing partition wall (136) by means of which the intake channel (104) is separated from the housing interior (106); wherein at least one switching valve (108) is arranged on and/or in the housing partition wall (136) or the housing partition wall (136) is connected to at least one switching valve (108), by means of which the intake channel (104) and the housing interior (106) can be separated or connected.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04C 15/00 - Component parts, details or accessories of machines, pumps or pumping installations, not provided for in groups
• F04C 18/344 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids having the characteristics covered by two or more of groups , , , , , or having the characteristics covered by one of these groups together with some other type of movement between co-operating members having the movement defined in group or and relative reciprocation between the co-operating members with vanes reciprocating with respect to the inner member
• F04C 28/06 - Control of, monitoring of, or safety arrangements for, pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids specially adapted for stopping, starting, idling or no-load operation
• F04C 29/12 - Arrangements for admission or discharge of the working fluid, e.g. constructional features of the inlet or outlet
• F04C 29/02 - LubricationLubricant separation
• F04C 28/24 - Control of, monitoring of, or safety arrangements for, pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids characterised by using valves controlling pressure or flow rate, e.g. discharge valves

Abstract

The present invention relates to a fluid-operated actuation device (100) for converting at least one fluid pressure force into at least one mechanical actuation force and/or into at least one mechanical actuation torque, in particular for a commercial vehicle, said actuation device comprising: - at least one actuation element (102) for converting at least one fluid pressure force into at least one mechanical actuation force and/or into at least one mechanical actuation torque, and - at least one housing (104) which has at least one receiving opening (106) in which the actuation element (102) is received in a movable manner, wherein the housing (104) has at least one fluid connection (108) by means of which the receiving opening (106) can be charged with pressurised fluid (F) and/or relieved of pressurised fluid (F); wherein the receiving opening (106) has at least one shape deviation region (112) the shape of which deviates from a receiving cross-section shape of the receiving opening (106).

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 5/065 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle characterised by specially adapted means for varying pressurised fluid supply based on need, e.g. on-demand, variable assist
• B62D 5/24 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle specially adapted for particular type of steering gear or particular application for worm type
• B62D 15/02 - Steering position indicators
• F15B 15/00 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith
• B62D 5/06 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle

Goods & Services

Chemicals used in industry, namely liquids for protection from lime deposits, microbial growth and urine scale deposits, in particular for use in vacuum toilets; chemicals for the suppression of the odour of water; water treatment preparations; power steering fluid. Lubricants; electrical energy. Vats of metal; junctions of metal for pipes; metal hose fittings; structures of metal; ducts of metal, for central heating installations; buildings, transportable, of metal; valves of metal, other than parts of machines; common metals and their alloys; building materials of metal; metal containers for the storage and transportation of goods; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; small items of metal hardware; metal tracks for rail vehicles; railway points; swing doors of metal; metal ramps for use with vehicles. Compressors; pump installations; pumps [machines]; electrical pumps; pumps for the extraction of gases [machines]; pumps for the extraction of liquids [machines]; pumps for the extraction of vapour [machines]; pneumatic and hydraulic controls for motors; door systems, namely drive devices for opening and closing platform screen doors; pneumatic door openers and closers for vehicle doors, in particular automatically operated railway vehicle doors; electric door openers and closers for vehicle doors, in particular automatically operated railway vehicle doors; machines for use in the processing of water; filtering machines; sorting machines [for chemical processing]; chemical handling machines; vacuum control valves [parts of engines]; aerators; separators for separating solids from liquids; blowing machines; compressed air systems, namely compressed air machines, compressed air engines, compressed air generators for vehicles; compressed air supply systems, namely air compressors for vehicle compressed air systems, air intake systems and components for vehicles, air intake systems and components for motor and engines; valves [parts of machines]; fans for motors and engines; mechanical point machines for switching metal railway crossovers; machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); motors, other than for land vehicles; electric driving motors for machines; machine tools; agricultural, gardening and forestry machines and apparatus; agricultural implements being trailer mounted; lubrication machines; lubricators [parts of machines]; power-operated lubricant dispensers for machines; exhaust gas treatment systems for diesel engines; exhausts for motors and engines; skid steer loaders; robotic apparatus for handling materials; robotic arms for industrial purposes; robotic labelling machines; automated robotic handling apparatus for loading and unloading of goods; robotic compressors; industrial robot scotching machines; robotic mechanisms for lifting; robotic mechanisms being parts of loading-unloading machines and apparatus; indoor self-driving robots for industrial use; control mechanisms for robotic machines. Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking [supervision], life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; physical, electric, electronic measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), control, regulating, and monitoring equipment and apparatus; mechanically and/or pneumatically and/or hydraulically and/or electromechanically and/or electromagnetically and/or electrically and/or electronically-operated, controlled and controlling measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), controlling, regulating, recording, amplifying and monitoring equipment and apparatus; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; electric apparatus for commutation; power relays; relays, electric; overload relays; electronic power controllers; electric control apparatus; approximation detectors; phase modifiers; electric cords; junction boxes [electricity]; steering apparatus, automatic, for vehicles; circuit breakers; resistances, electric; converters, electric; current transformers; current convertors; electricity measuring instruments; electric power supply units; voltage surge protectors; DC/AC converters; electronic control circuits for electric fans; electronic circuit boards; solenoid valves [electromagnetic switches]; measuring transducers; transformers [electricity]; electric car charging piles; electronic load modules; apparatus and instruments for transforming the distribution of electricity; electrical and electronic components; components for electric circuits; electronic control systems for doors and platform screen doors; safety, security, protection and signalling devices; signalling panels, luminous or mechanical; traffic-light apparatus [signalling devices]; electro-dynamic apparatus for the remote control of railway points; railway signals; railway traffic safety appliances; detection apparatus; light detection and ranging [LIDAR] apparatus for vehicles; switch points [electric]; sensors; sensor switches; sensor controllers; radar apparatus; navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting and map making devices; control devices for vehicle navigation apparatus; electronic navigational, tracking and positioning apparatus and instruments; Global Positioning System [GPS] apparatus; electronic temperature monitors, other than for medical use; wireless controllers to remotely monitor and control the function and status of other electrical, electronic, and mechanical devices or systems; computer systems for automated vehicle control; autonomous driving control systems for vehicles; cameras for vehicles; intelligent gateways for real-time data analysis; digital electronic controllers; transmitters of electronic signals; programmable logic controllers; electronic personal alarm devices; alarm monitoring systems; logic circuits; control circuits; digital signal processors; software programmable microprocessors; material testing instruments and machines; life saving apparatus and equipment; mechanical contact switches; switches, electric; on-board computers; high-frequency apparatus; telecommunications equipment; data processing apparatus; data communications apparatus; telematic apparatus; telematic terminal apparatus; computer hardware; computer peripheral devices; blank integrated circuit cards [blank smart cards]; processors [central processing units]; downloadable mobile applications for the transmission of data; mobile apps; software; software for electronic driving assistance systems; driver assistance systems for motor vehicles; on board electronic systems for providing driving assistance; computer programs, downloadable; computer programs, recorded; automatic vehicle speed control apparatus; adaptive cruise control software (ACC); smart vehicle steering software; smart hydraulic steering software; lane departure warning systems software; side wind compensation systems software; simulators and computer programs for the steering and control of vehicles; computers for autonomous-driving vehicles; autonomous driving control systems for vehicles; vehicle autonomous driving systems featuring interactive displays; artificial intelligence software for vehicles; big data management software; software for the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the field of big data; machine learning software; machine learning software for analysis; artificial intelligence and machine learning software; machine learning software for surveillance; industrial automation controls; document automation software; industrial automation software; robotic process automation [RPA] software; image recognition software; gesture recognition software; biometric voice recognition systems; software for optical character recognition; optical character recognition apparatus; intelligent character recognition [ICR] software; computerized time clocks with fingerprint recognition; traffic sign recognition apparatus and instruments; traffic control apparatus [electronic]; instruments for monitoring traffic; decision-making software; risk detection software; traffic management software; logistics software; supply chain management software; software and electric sensors for heating, ventilating, air conditioning and air purification equipment; application software for robot; databases (electronic); data sets, recorded or downloadable; sensors for railway vehicle door systems; electronic control apparatus for electric and electro-pneumatic door openers and closers for vehicle doors, in particular for railway vehicle doors and for extendable and retractable boarding aids for railway vehicles, in particular ramps, sliding steps and folding steps; electronic control apparatus for pneumatic door openers and closers for vehicle doors, in particular for railway vehicle doors and for extendable and retractable boarding aids for railway vehicles, in particular ramps, sliding steps and folding steps; electronic access control devices for use with door systems for vehicles; electrical controls; electronic controls for motors; electronic controllers; electronic monitoring equipment, control equipment, programmes and software for the operation of vacuum toilets for trains; couplings, electric; heat regulating apparatus; switchgear [electric]; boiler control instruments; temperature indicators; thermostats; electric control devices for energy management; energy management software; apparatus for improving power efficiency; supercapacitors for energy storage; ultracapacitors for energy storage; robotic electrical control apparatus; user-programmable humanoid robots, not configured; parts and accessories for all of the aforementioned goods, as far as included in this class. Heating, ventilating, air-conditioning apparatus and lighting installations, air treatment apparatus; toilets [water-closets]; taps; sanitary installations; water supply installations; filter apparatus for water supply installations; regulating apparatus for water apparatus; level controlling valves for tanks; sinks; cisterns; level controlling valves in tanks; waste pipes for sanitary installations; separators for scrubbing air; water conditioning apparatus; water conditioning installations; vacuum toilets for trains and parts thereof, included in this class; air-conditioning apparatus; air-conditioning installations; air treatment equipment; air cleaning apparatus; heating installations; heat pumps; defrosters; heat exchangers, other than parts of machines; ventilating installations; air filtering installations; cooling installations; ventilating fans; fans [air-conditioning]; axial fans; ventilating fans for industrial use; parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class. Commercial and rail vehicles for long-distance and local transport as well as for passenger and freight transport; apparatus for locomotion by land; brakes, brake systems and their parts for vehicles; brake linings for land vehicles; brake linings for vehicles; brake blocks for vehicles; brake segments for vehicles; exhaust brakes; brake cylinders for land vehicles; compressed air tanks being parts of vehicles; compressed air tanks, namely pressure media containers being parts of vehicles; compressed air supply systems being parts of vehicles; compressed air systems being parts of vehicles for use in controlling brakes, clutches, and/or transmissions; compressed air systems for controlling brakes, clutches, and/or transmissions being parts of vehicles; pneumatic suspension systems in vehicles; levelling installations for level control, level setting and/or lift axle control, as vehicle parts for commercial and rail vehicles; steering units for land vehicles; gear boxes for land vehicles; pneumatic transmission control units for land vehicles; transmission components for land vehicles; clutch mechanisms for motor cars; machine couplings and transmission components for land vehicles; steering wheels for vehicles; steering linkages for vehicles; steering columns for vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, in particular manual, hydraulic or electric steering gears, tie rods and steering systems, swivel hub shafts and axle drives, differentials, wheel hubs, drive units (included in this class), axles for vehicles, gear housings for land vehicles, gear components for land vehicles; drive gears [land vehicle parts]; powertrains, including motors and engines; electric motors for motor cars; motors, electric, for land vehicles; vehicle wheels; axles and axle bearings for land vehicles; pedal systems, namely brake pedals for vehicles; shock absorbers being parts of vehicle suspension; dampers, torsional vibration dampers, each as vehicle parts; vehicle doors, in particular automatically operated railway vehicle doors, in particular exterior doors, interior doors, connecting doors, sliding doors, driver's cab doors, pivot sliding doors; boarding aids being parts of railway vehicles, in particular ramps, namely sliding steps, folding steps and gap bridging devices; trapping protection devices as parts of vehicle door systems; doors for vehicles and parts thereof; traction controls; railway couplings; bogies for railway wagons and rail-bound vehicles; sanding devices, as parts adapted to rail-bound vehicles; windscreen wiper and washer systems; robotic cars; parts and accessories for all of the aforementioned goods, as far as included in this class. Building materials, not of metal; non-luminous and non-mechanical signs, not of metal; railway sleepers, not of metal; swing doors, not of metal. Containers, not of metal; plastic valves; plastic ramps for use with vehicles. Business management; transportation fleet (business management of -) [for others]; vehicle fleet (business management of a -) [for others]; professional business consultancy; supply chain management services; business management of logistics for others; assistance and advice regarding business organization; appointment scheduling services [office functions]; appointment reminder services [office functions]; publicity services; electronic stock management services; computerised stock management; business management in the field of transport and delivery. Assembly, restoration, maintenance, overhauling and repair of vehicles; assembly, installation, restoration, maintenance, overhauling and repair of electric and electronic apparatus; maintenance and repair of motor vehicle engines; repair and overhaul of compressors, dampers, transmission components, brakes and their parts, control units, valves [machine parts], pedal systems, clutches, motor vehicle engines, heating, ventilating, air conditioning apparatus and air treatment apparatus for land vehicles; rebuilding machines that have been worn or partially destroyed; vehicle repair consultancy; advisory services relating to the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment; construction services; repair of chemical processing machines and equipment; repair of pressurised containers; repair of storage tanks; repair of machines; repair of water supply apparatus; repair of water supply installations; repair of water purifying apparatus; repair of sanitary installations; installation of pipe systems for conducting of liquids; installation of water supply apparatus; installation of sanitary apparatus; installation of washroom apparatus; installation of data processing apparatus; installation of access control systems; maintenance of computer hardware; repair of computer hardware; installation of building automation equipment; installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications equipment; maintenance of railway track; installation of traffic management systems; pump repair; installation of environmental protection systems; power infrastructure construction; construction of geothermal energy installations; installation of energy-saving apparatus; maintenance and repair of energy generating installations. Telecommunication services; providing telecommunications connections to databases; computerised communication services; electronic transmission of data; data transmission; transmission of information by computer; telematics services; telematic communication services; interactive broadcasting and communications services; providing access to platforms and portals on the internet; provision of access to data via the internet; communication (including via online transmission) of information and documents; consultancy in the field of telecommunications. Traffic information; transportation information; transport; storage and delivery of goods; advisory services relating to the storage of goods; storage information; warehousing of parts; delivery of goods; pickup and delivery of parcels and goods; tracking of passenger or freight vehicles by computer or via GPS; distribution of energy; distribution of energy for heating and cooling buildings; distribution of renewable energy; providing information relating to the distribution of electricity. Custom assembling of materials for others; vulcanization [material treatment]; metal treating; heat treatment of metals; metal plating and laminating; treating materials with ultrasonic waves to modify their properties; treatment of materials by laser beam; treatment of materials using chemicals; metal casting; custom construction of machines; material treatment information; water treatment and purification; treatment of waste materials in the field of environmental pollution control; energy production; production of renewable green energy; leasing of energy generating equipment. Provision of training courses; provision of online training; training; consultancy services relating to training; entertainment services; sporting and cultural activities. Scientific and technological services; scientific and industrial research; engineering research; technical design; engineering services; engineering services relating to information technology; computer programming; software as a service [SaaS] services featuring software for machine learning, deep learning and deep neural networks; design of office automation equipment; design of face recognition software; technological research relating to iris recognition; technological research relating to ultrasonic fingerprint recognition; creation of control programs for automated measurement, assembly, adjustment, and related visualization; development and testing of computing methods, algorithms and software; design and development of computer software for supply chain management; design and development of computer software for logistics, supply chain management and e-business portals; design and development of computer hardware; design of computer databases; creating electronically stored web pages for online services and the internet; software development; installation, maintenance and updating of computer software; computer diagnostic services; industrial testing; quality control testing; conducting engineering surveys; testing, analysis and evaluation of the goods and services of others for the purpose of certification; materials testing and analysing; advisory services relating to material testing; providing information in the field of product design; providing information in the field of product development; providing information about industrial analysis and research services; technological consultancy; engineering consultancy services; information technology support services; information technology [IT] consultancy; installation, maintenance and repair of software for heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and air purification equipment and installations, and parts of the aforesaid goods, in particular for railway, industrial, mining, defence vehicles; industrial analysis and research services; internet security consultancy; computer security consultancy; data security consultancy; computer software consultancy; consultation services relating to computer systems; consultation services relating to computer hardware; off-site data backup; engineering services in the field of environmental technology; technical consulting in the field of environmental engineering; environmental monitoring services; consultancy in the field of energy-saving; consultancy relating to technological services in the field of power and energy supply; computer programming for the energy industry; conducting research and technical project studies relating to the use of natural energy; energy auditing; development of energy and power management systems; design and development of energy management software; design and development of regenerative energy generation systems; engineering services in the field of energy technology; engineering services relating to energy supply systems; programming of energy management software. Intellectual property consultancy; consultancy relating to the management of intellectual property and copyright; consultancy relating to the licensing of intellectual property; consultancy relating to intellectual property management; conveyancing; investigations in relation to intellectual property; legal services relating to the management, control and granting of licence rights; legal services in relation to the negotiation of contracts for others; legal services relating to licences; licensing of intellectual property and copyright; licensing industrial property rights; legal assistance in the drawing up of contracts; legal advice and representation; industrial property watching services; copyright watch services; management of intellectual property; management of industrial property rights; providing information on industrial property rights; licensing of computer software [legal services].

Abstract

Embodiments are presented herein for a panable camera with trailer length and object detection for vehicles equipped with cameras to supplement or replace mirrors commonly used today. In one embodiment, a vehicle controller is provided comprising: one or more processors; a non-transitory computer-readable medium; and program instructions stored on the non-transitory computer-readable medium. The program instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: cause a side-view camera on a tractor to capture image(s) of leading, lower, upper and/or trailing edges of a trailer coupled with the tractor; and estimate a length of the trailer based on the image(s) captured by the side-view camera. Other embodiments are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
• B60R 1/25 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view to the sides of the vehicle
• H04N 23/695 - Control of camera direction for changing a field of view, e.g. pan, tilt or based on tracking of objects

Abstract

An object-based lane-keeping-assist for a vehicle, including a first sensor, a second sensor, and a lane keeping function. The first sensor determines a relative position of the vehicle with respect to a lane. The second sensor detects a position of an object in an adjacent lane. The lane keeping function keeps the vehicle around a default line in the lane. The lane-keeping-assist includes a control unit having a processor and a memory with stored instructions that, when executed on the processor, cause the following: triggering a steering intervention when a distance between a vehicle side and a trigger line is below a predetermined threshold indicating an unintended lane departure of the vehicle; completing the steering intervention, when the default travel line of the lane keeping function has been reached; and shifting the trigger line when the second sensor has detected the object in the adjacent lane.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 15/02 - Steering position indicators

Abstract

Disclosed is a functional unit (10) for a braking system of a rail vehicle, said functional unit being configured to provide a function of a braking path of the braking system or a function of a portion of a braking path of the braking system. Also disclosed are a braking system, a rail vehicle, and a method.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systemsSignal devices

Abstract

An air disc brake system includes a carrier having a mounting feature and a guide pin having a longitudinally extending relief passage. A caliper includes a longitudinally extending bore having spaced apart first and second ends, wherein the guide pin is received in the bore, and wherein the caliper is slidably mounted on the guide pin with the relief passage in fluid communication with the first and second ends of the bore. A fastener couples the guide pin to the carrier. A cap is coupled to the caliper and closes a second end of the bore. Methods of using and assembling the air disc brake system are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 55/225 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads
• F16D 55/2265 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially the axial movement being guided by one or more pins
• F16D 55/227 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially the axial movement being guided by one or more pins by two pins
• F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together

Abstract

SpringMotorSpringMotorMotorSpringSpring).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 13/74 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or driveBrake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive
• F16D 65/16 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake
• F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
• F16D 65/22 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for pressing members apart
• B60T 17/08 - Brake cylinders other than ultimate actuators
• F16D 65/28 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged apart from the brake

Abstract

The invention relates to a braking system (B) for a rail vehicle, comprising: a brake cylinder (1) to which a braking device (8) is operatively connected, wherein the braking device (8) is suitable for braking a wheel (R) of a rail vehicle, wherein the brake cylinder comprises a pressure chamber (1a); a closed-loop control device (6) for a service brake pressure; an open-loop control device (7) for a parking brake pressure; a valve device (4) which is suitable for connecting either the closed-loop control device (6) for a service brake pressure or the open-loop control device (7) for a parking brake pressure to the pressure chamber (1a) of the brake cylinder (1); a locking device (2) which is suitable, in a locked state, for securing the position of the braking device (8) from being released and, in a released state, has no influence on the position of the braking device (8), wherein the parking brake pressure is independent of the service brake pressure which is regulated by the closed-loop control device (6) for a service brake pressure. In this way, a parking brake can be produced easily, safely and cost-effectively.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 1/04 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting directly on tread
• B60T 13/36 - Compressed-air systems direct, i.e. brakes applied directly by compressed air
• B60T 13/66 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems
• B60T 13/68 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems by electrically-controlled valves
• B60T 15/02 - Application and release valves
• B60T 17/04 - Arrangement of piping, valves in the piping, e.g. cut-off valves, couplings or air hoses
• B60T 17/08 - Brake cylinders other than ultimate actuators
• B60T 17/16 - Locking of brake cylinders
• B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systemsSignal devices
• F16D 65/28 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged apart from the brake
• F16D 121/02 - Fluid pressure
• F16D 121/04 - Fluid pressure acting on a piston-type actuator, e.g. for liquid pressure
• F16D 121/06 - Fluid pressure acting on a piston-type actuator, e.g. for liquid pressure for releasing a normally applied brake
• F16D 123/00 - Multiple operation forces
• F16D 127/06 - Locking mechanisms, e.g. acting on actuators, on release mechanisms or on force transmission mechanisms
• F16D 129/02 - Fluid-pressure
• F16D 125/06 - Pistons

Goods & Services

Assistance and advice regarding business organization; appointment scheduling services [office functions]; appointment reminder services [office functions]; transportation fleet (business management of -) [for others]; vehicle fleet (business management of a -) [for others]. Provision of information relating to the repair of vehicles; provision of information relating to the maintenance of vehicles; garage services for vehicle maintenance; garage services for motor vehicle repair; inspection of vehicles prior to maintenance; inspection of vehicles prior to repair; installation of parts for vehicles; maintenance, servicing and repair of vehicles; repair of machines; automobile repair and maintenance; assembly [installation] of parts for vehicles; fitting of replacement vehicle parts; installation and maintenance services. Transfer of information and data via online services and the internet; electronic transmission of data; electronic order-transmission; electronic transmission of data; telematic communication services; telematics services; transmission of information by data communications for assisting decision making; providing access to databases. Development of new technology for others; IT services; computer software development for others; development of computer hardware and software; software development; design of computer hardware and software; computer software design and updating; creating electronically stored web pages for online services and the internet; information technology support services.

Goods & Services

(1) Air dryer cartridges for vehicle braking systems and parts therefor

Abstract

An air disc brake system includes a carrier having a mounting feature and a guide pin having a longitudinally extending relief passage. A caliper includes a longitudinally extending bore having spaced apart first and second ends, wherein the guide pin is received in the bore, and wherein the caliper is slidably mounted on the guide pin with the relief passage in fluid communication with the first and second ends of the bore. A fastener couples the guide pin to the carrier. A cap is coupled to the caliper and closes a second end of the bore. Methods of using and assembling the air disc brake system are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 55/2265 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially the axial movement being guided by one or more pins
• F16D 55/227 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially the axial movement being guided by one or more pins by two pins
• F16D 65/00 - Parts or details of brakes

Abstract

An overtaking assistance device for a commercial vehicle is disclosed. The commercial vehicle has at least one distance measurement device mounted on a rear side of the commercial vehicle. The distance measurement device is configured to provide distance information suitable to determine a closest distance and an angle to another vehicle in an adjacent driving lane. The distance measurement device has an evaluation unit configured to provide an overtaking support function by: accessing the distance measurement device to obtain the distance information to the other vehicle; determining a longitudinal distance between the commercial vehicle and the other vehicle based on the distance information; and issuing a signal indicating a possible safe lane change to complete the overtaking operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a compressor comprising: an inlet opening (5) for supplying process air (4); a compression chamber in which a compression element for compressing the supplied process air (4) is guided; and a housing (1) having an interior (6) in which a drive element for driving the compression element is arranged. The inlet opening (5) is positioned such that the supplied process air (4) is first supplied to the interior (6) of the housing (1) and then, via a supply opening (7), is supplied to the compression chamber for compression. The compressor has at least one air guide element (2) in the interior (6) of the housing (1), which air guide element is designed to direct the process air (4) supplied through the inlet opening (5) toward at least one element in the interior (6) of the housing (1) in order to cool the at least one element.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04B 39/06 - CoolingHeatingPrevention of freezing
• F04B 39/12 - CasingsCylindersCylinder headsFluid connections
• F04C 29/04 - HeatingCoolingHeat insulation
• F04C 29/12 - Arrangements for admission or discharge of the working fluid, e.g. constructional features of the inlet or outlet
• F04D 29/58 - CoolingHeatingDiminishing heat transfer
• B60T 17/02 - Arrangements of pumps or compressors, or control devices therefor

Abstract

A communication system for a trailer includes: a first controller and a second controller for controlling one or more loads of the trailer, a first communication channel for providing a communication line between the first controller and the towing vehicle, a second communication channel for providing a communication line between the second controller and the towing vehicle; and an internal communication link connecting the first controller and the second controller to exchange information with each other, wherein the first communication channel and the second communication channel are configured to provide independent communication to the first controller and to the second controller from the towing vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60D 1/62 - Auxiliary devices involving supply lines, electric circuits, or the like
• B60T 7/20 - Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiationBrake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger specially adapted for trailers, e.g. in case of uncoupling of trailer
• H04W 76/15 - Setup of multiple wireless link connections

Abstract

An electromechanical braking system for a vehicle, having at least one first actuator, at least one first and one second energy supply device, wherein one of the energy supply devices is assigned to the first actuator as a primary source for supplying it with electrical energy, and the first actuator has a connection to this primary source. The first actuator additionally has a connection to an energy supply device which is assigned to said actuator as a secondary source and is intended to supply the first actuator with electrical energy from the primary source. An actuator having a primary and a secondary energy absorption device, each for connection to an energy supply device. Vehicle, trailer or utility vehicle combination having such a braking system and/or such an actuator.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 13/74 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or driveBrake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive
• B60L 7/24 - Electrodynamic brake systems for vehicles in general with additional mechanical or electromagnetic braking
• B60T 8/17 - Using electrical or electronic regulation means to control braking

Abstract

A system and method for automatic generation of a list of units in a train comprising multiple units use a plurality of sensors, wherein each of the plurality of sensors is configured to be mounted to a respective unit of the train and each of the plurality of sensors is configured to detect a parameter of the respective unit of the train to which it is mounted that is suitable to provide an information about the position of the unit with respect to another unit in the train. Further, the system includes a control device configured to receive the detected parameters from the plurality of sensors and to process the detected parameters for generation of the list of units.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61L 15/00 - Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes
• B61L 25/02 - Indicating or recording positions or identities of vehicles or trains
• B61L 27/57 - Trackside diagnosis or maintenance, e.g. software upgrades for vehicles or trains, e.g. trackside supervision of train conditions

Abstract

A park brake controller with multiple communication channels and failsafe methods for use therewith are provided. In one embodiment, a park brake controller is provided comprising a plurality of transceivers. In response to at least one of the plurality of transceivers not being able to receive, from a communication network in a vehicle, a park brake request and vehicle sensor data, the park brake request and vehicle sensor data are sent in a different, more-robust form to be received by another one of the plurality of transceivers. Other embodiments are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systemsSignal devices

Abstract

A redundant parking brake apparatus is provided for a vehicle having components of a parking brake system. The redundant parking brake apparatus comprises a first parking brake controller arranged to (i) monitor a first signal indicative of a request to apply parking brakes of the vehicle, and (ii) provide one or more control signals to be applied to components of the parking brake system to apply the parking brakes in response to receiving the first signal. The redundant parking brake apparatus also comprises a second parking brake controller arranged to (i) initiate a timer counter in response to receiving the first signal, and (ii) provide one or more control signals to be applied to components of the parking brake system to apply the parking brakes when the timer counter has reached a predetermined count.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 8/92 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration with failure responsive means, i.e. means for detecting and indicating faulty operation of the speed responsive control means automatically taking corrective action
• B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
• B60T 13/38 - Brakes applied by springs or weights and released by compressed air
• B60T 13/68 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems by electrically-controlled valves
• B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systemsSignal devices

Abstract

A brake assembly has first and second brake pads, a brake caliper, a brake caliper guide configured to guide a relative movement of the brake caliper in a braking direction, and an actuating member operatively connected to the first brake pad and configured to move the first brake pad into a braking direction by being translationally or rotationally driven. The operative connection between the brake caliper and the first brake pad includes a transfer mechanism configured to move the brake caliper in an opposite direction of the moving direction of the first brake pad in the braking direction. The transfer mechanism is operatively connected to the brake caliper guide for a relative movement of the brake caliper with respect to the brake caliper guide. The actuating member is configured to drive the transfer mechanism for the opposite movement of the brake caliper along the brake caliper guide with respect to the first brake pad being moved in the braking direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
• B60T 11/06 - Equalising arrangements
• F16D 55/2255 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is pivoted
• F16D 125/24 - Rack-and-pinion
• F16D 125/64 - Levers
• F16D 127/02 - Release mechanisms

Abstract

A redundant parking brake apparatus is provided for a vehicle having components of a parking brake system. The redundant parking brake apparatus comprises a first parking brake controller arranged to (i) monitor a first signal indicative of a request to apply parking brakes of the vehicle, and (ii) provide one or more control signals to be applied to components of the parking brake system to apply the parking brakes in response to receiving the first signal. The redundant parking brake apparatus also comprises a second parking brake controller arranged to (i) initiate a timer counter in response to receiving the first signal, and (ii) provide one or more control signals to be applied to components of the parking brake system to apply the parking brakes when the timer counter has reached a predetermined count.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 7/04 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot-actuated
• B60T 13/38 - Brakes applied by springs or weights and released by compressed air
• B60T 15/04 - Driver's valves
• B60T 17/08 - Brake cylinders other than ultimate actuators

Abstract

A power supply system (100) for a trailer (10) is disclosed. The power supply system (100) comprises: a first controller (110) and a second controller (120) for controlling one or more loads (400) of the trailer (10); a first power supply terminal (201 ) for supplying power to the first controller (110) from the towing vehicle (20) via a first power supply channel (210); a second power supply terminal (202) for supplying power to the second controller (120) from the towing vehicle (20) via a second power supply channel (220); and an internal communication link (300) connecting the first controller (110) and the second controller (120) to exchange information with each other, wherein the first power supply channel (210) and the second power supply channel (220) are configured to provide independent power supply to the first controller (110) and to the second controller (120) from the towing vehicle (20).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption

Abstract

A silencer unit for a compressed-air system of a commercial vehicle, in particular a compressed-air brake system of a commercial vehicle, has at least one interface for connection to the brake system, in particular to an outflow duct of the brake system. The silencer unit has at least one air inlet and at least one air outlet, wherein the air outlet in the assembled state and the state of the silencer unit connected to the brake system, has an orientation which is not oriented vertically downward in the direction of the ground. A splashguard element is provided about and/or on the air outlet. Further, a compressed-air system for a commercial vehicle and a commercial vehicle are disclosed having a silencer unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 25/18 - Parts or details thereof, e.g. mud-guard flaps
• B60T 17/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories of brake systems not covered by groups , or , or presenting other characteristic features

Abstract

Trailer Yaw-Rate Estimator A trailer yaw-rate estimator (100) is disclosed. The trailer (10) and a truck (20) represent a vehicle combination with one or more sensors (15, 25) for providing sensor data (115, 125) indicative of a yaw-rate (50) of the trailer (10). The estimator (100) comprises a data processing unit configured to estimate the yaw-rate (50) of the trailer (10) based on the provided sensor data (115, 125). The sensor data (115, 125) include at least one of the following: one or more speed values of wheels of the trailer (10), a steering angle (70) of the truck (20), steering angle of the trailer (10), articulation angle (60) between trailer (10) and truck (20), yaw rate of the truck (20), a speed value of the truck (20).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 8/17 - Using electrical or electronic regulation means to control braking
• B60T 8/1755 - Brake regulation specially adapted to control the stability of the vehicle, e.g. taking into account yaw rate or transverse acceleration in a curve
• B62D 13/06 - Steering specially adapted for trailers for backing a normally-drawn trailer

Abstract

A method for providing redundancy for telematic units (110, 120) of a vehicle combination is disclosed. The vehicle combination includes a first vehicle (100) and a second vehicle (200), wherein the first vehicle (100) includes a first telematic unit (110) and the second vehicle (200) includes a second telematic unit (210). The method includes forwarding (S110), by the first telematic unit (110), first vehicle operational data (115) of the first vehicle (100) to an external entity (50); and forwarding (S120), by the first data telematic unit (110), second vehicle operational data (215) of the second vehicle (200) to an external entity (50).

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
• H04W 4/46 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for vehicle-to-vehicle communication [V2V]
• H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
• H04L 69/40 - Network arrangements, protocols or services independent of the application payload and not provided for in the other groups of this subclass for recovering from a failure of a protocol instance or entity, e.g. service redundancy protocols, protocol state redundancy or protocol service redirection
• G06F 11/07 - Responding to the occurrence of a fault, e.g. fault tolerance
• G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
• H04L 41/0663 - Performing the actions predefined by failover planning, e.g. switching to standby network elements
• H04L 43/0817 - Monitoring or testing based on specific metrics, e.g. QoS, energy consumption or environmental parameters by checking availability by checking functioning
• B62D 53/00 - Tractor-trailer combinationsRoad trains
• H04L 43/10 - Active monitoring, e.g. heartbeat, ping or trace-route

Abstract

An energy supply management system for a vehicle, includes at least one energy supply system with at least one energy supply unit and at least one load unit which can be supplied with energy by the at least one energy supply system in order to be supplied with energy. The energy supply management system is configured so as to determine the availability of functions of the at least one load unit, an energy requirement based on the determined availability of functions of the at least one load unit, and the energy which can be provided by the at least one energy supply unit in order to cover the energy requirement.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
• B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
• H02J 15/00 - Systems for storing electric energy

Goods & Services

Assistance and advice regarding business organization; appointment scheduling services [office functions]; appointment reminder services [office functions]; transportation fleet (business management of -) [for others]; vehicle fleet (business management of a -) [for others]. Provision of information relating to the repair of vehicles; provision of information relating to the maintenance of vehicles; garage services for vehicle maintenance; garage services for motor vehicle repair; inspection of vehicles prior to maintenance; inspection of vehicles prior to repair; installation of parts for vehicles; maintenance, servicing and repair of vehicles; repair of machines; automobile repair and maintenance; assembly [installation] of parts for vehicles; fitting of replacement vehicle parts; installation and maintenance services. Transfer of information and data via online services and the internet; electronic transmission of data; electronic order-transmission; electronic transmission of data; telematic communication services; telematics services; transmission of information by data communications for assisting decision making; providing access to databases. Development of new technology for others; it services; computer software development for others; development of computer hardware and software; software development; design of computer hardware and software; computer software design and updating; creating electronically stored web pages for online services and the internet; information technology support services.

Abstract

An air treatment cartridge, especially an air dryer cartridge, for an air treatment device for a vehicle, especially a utility vehicle, includes: a cartridge body having a connecting portion for connecting the air treatment cartridge to the air treatment device, the connecting portion being formed on the cartridge body and having a leading end, a trailing end opposite to the leading end, and a multi-start screw thread formed between the leading end and the trailing end. Each start of thread of the multi-start screw thread is offset to one another on the leading end and/or the trailing end.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16B 5/02 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of fastening members using screw-thread
• B01D 53/26 - Drying gases or vapours

Abstract

The invention relates to a compressed air means (1) of a motor vehicle, in particular of a tractor vehicle of a tractor vehicle-trailer combination, comprising a compressed air supply means (2), wherein the compressed air supply means (2) comprises a compressor connector (10) for a compressor (9) and, as units which are separate from one another: an air dryer unit (3) with a replaceable air dryer cartridge (4) and a holder (5) for the air dryer cartridge (4), a pressure regulating unit (6) with a first valve device (7) and a first open-loop or closed-loop control electronics system (8) which comprises routines for pressure regulation, and with at least one supply air outlet (11), wherein the first open-loop or closed-loop control electronics system (8) controls the first valve device (7) at least in the sense of a pressure regulating function, in order to generate pressure-regulated supply compressed air for at least one compressed air supply (12) at the at least one supply air outlet (11) from the compressed air which is fed by the compressor connector (10), wherein a compressed air connection is provided between the air dryer unit (3) and the compressed air regulating and distributing unit (6), which compressed air connection comprises at least one pneumatic line (13) or is formed by a line of this type.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 13/66 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems
• B01D 53/26 - Drying gases or vapours
• B60T 13/68 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems by electrically-controlled valves
• B60T 17/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories of brake systems not covered by groups , or , or presenting other characteristic features

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for avoiding collisions of a vehicle combination of a towing vehicle (10) and at least one trailer (20) towed by the towing vehicle (10), comprising the steps of: - determining a current steering angle (ϑ) of the towing vehicle (S1), - calculating future positions of at least one outer point (10aa, 20aa) of the contour of the towing vehicle (10) in at least one direction of travel of the towing vehicle (10) based on the current steering angle (ϑ) (S2), - determining a current articulation angle (φ) of the at least one trailer (20) (S3), - calculating future positions of at least one outer point (10aa, 20aa) of the contour of the at least one trailer (20) in at least one direction of travel of the at least one trailer (20) based on the current articulation angle (φ) and/or the current steering angle (ϑ) (S4), - displaying an image (31, 31´) of a surrounding of at least the towing vehicle (10) and/or the at least one trailer (20) in the at least one direction of travel of the towing vehicle (10) and/or the at least one trailer (20) (S5), and - displaying the calculated future positions of the towing vehicle (10) and/or the at least one trailer (20) on the image (31, 31´) (S6).

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 15/02 - Steering position indicators
• B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-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
• B62D 13/06 - Steering specially adapted for trailers for backing a normally-drawn trailer
• B60R 1/22 - 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

Abstract

Embodiments are presented herein for trailer sway detection and mitigation using a camera mirror system. In one embodiment, a vehicle controller is provided comprising: one or more processors; a non-transitory computer-readable medium; and program instructions stored on the non-transitory computer-readable medium. When executed by the one or more processors, the program instructions cause the one or more processors to: monitor images captured by at least one image capture device to detect sway of a trailer being towed by a tractor; and in response to detecting sway of the trailer, cause a braking system to apply a brake to attempt to reduce to the sway of the trailer.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 8/17 - Using electrical or electronic regulation means to control braking
• B60T 8/18 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to vehicle weight or load, e.g. load distribution
• B60T 8/24 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to vehicle inclination or change of direction, e.g. negotiating bends

Abstract

The present invention relates to a compressor system (1) having: a compressor (10) and at least one liquid separation unit (21, 22) which has at least one liquid separator (21a, 22a) and at least one liquid removal device (21b, 22b), wherein at least one liquid removal channel (21c, 22c) is connected to the at least one liquid removal device (21b, 22b) and is configured to discharge a separated liquid from the at least one liquid removal device (21b, 22b) in the direction of at least one suction channel (40) for a liquid supply line to a compressor unit (10b) of the compressor (10), and the at least one liquid removal channel (21c, 22c) are connected to one another via at least one buffer chamber (30), having a buffer volume (31), arranged between the at least one liquid removal channel (21c, 22c) and the at least one suction channel (40).

IPC Classes  ?

• F04C 18/16 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of intermeshing-engagement type, i.e. with engagement of co-operating members similar to that of toothed gearing of other than internal-axis type with toothed rotary pistons with helical teeth, e.g. chevron-shaped, screw type
• F04C 28/06 - Control of, monitoring of, or safety arrangements for, pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids specially adapted for stopping, starting, idling or no-load operation
• F04C 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups
• F04C 29/02 - LubricationLubricant separation

Goods & Services

Industrial chemicals, Namely liquids for protection from lime deposits, microbial growth and urine scale deposits, in particular for use in vacuum toilets; Chemicals for the suppression of the odour of water; Water treatment preparations; Power steering fluid. Lubricants; Electrical energy. Vats of metal; Junctions of metal for pipes; Metal hose fittings; Structures of metal; Ducts of metal, for central heating installations; Buildings, transportable, of metal; Valves of metal, other than parts of machines; Common metals and their alloys; Building materials of metal; Metal containers for the storage and transportation of goods; Non-electric cables and wires of common metal; Small items of metal hardware; Metal tracks for rail vehicles; Railway points. Compressors; Pump installations; Pumps [machines]; Electrical pumps; Pumps for the extraction of gases [machines]; Pumps for the extraction of liquids [machines]; Pumps for the extraction of vapour [machines]; Pneumatic controls for motors, Electronic controls for motors, Hydraulic controls for motors; Pneumatic door openers and closers for vehicle doors, in particular automatically operated railway vehicle doors; Electric door openers and closers for vehicle doors, in particular automatically operated railway vehicle doors; Machines for use in the processing of water; Filtering machines; Sorting machines [for chemical processing]; Chemical handling machines; Vacuum control valves [parts of engines]; Vacuum control valves [parts of engines]; Aerators; Separators for separating solids from liquids; Blowing machines; Compressed air systems, namely Compressed air machines, Compressed air engines, Compressed air generators for vehicles; Compressed air supply systems, namely Air compressors for vehicle compressed air systems, Air-inlet systems and Components for vehicles, Air-inlet systems and components for drives and motors; Valves [parts of machines]; Fans for motors and engines; Mechanical point mechanisms for switching points of metal; Machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); Motors, other than for land vehicles; Electric driving motors for machines; Machine tools; Agricultural, gardening and forestry machines and apparatus; Agricultural implements being trailer mounted; Lubrication machines; Lubricators [parts of machines]; Power-operated lubricant dispensers for machines; Exhaust gas treatment systems for diesel engines; Exhausts for motors and engines; Skid steer loaders; Robotic apparatus for handling materials; Robotic arms for industrial purposes; Robotic labelling machines; Automated robotic handling apparatus for loading and unloading of goods; Robotic compressors; Industrial robot scotching machines; Robotic mechanisms for lifting; Robotic mechanisms for transportation; Indoor self-driving robots for industrial use; Control mechanisms for robotic machines. Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; Physical, electric, electronic measuring, signalling, inspecting, controlling and monitoring equipment and apparatus; Mechanically and/or pneumatically and/or hydraulically and/or electromechanically and/or electromagnetically and/or electrically and/or electronically operated, controlled, controlling measuring, signalling, controlling, inspecting, controlling, regulating, storage, amplifying and monitoring equipment, apparatus; Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; Electric apparatus for commutation; Power relays; Relays, electric; Overload relays; Electronic power controllers; Electric control apparatus; Approximation detectors; Phase modifiers; Electric cords; Junction boxes [electricity]; Steering apparatus, automatic, for vehicles; Circuit breakers; Resistances, electric; Converters, electric; Current transformers; Current convertors; Electricity measuring equipment; Electric power supply units; Voltage surge protectors; DC/AC converters; Electronic control circuits for electric fans; Electronic circuit boards; Solenoid valves [electromagnetic switches]; Measuring transducers; Transformers [electricity]; Electric car charging piles; Electronic load modules; Apparatus and instruments for transforming the distribution of electricity; Electrical and electronic components; Components for electric circuits; Electronic controllers, for use in relation to the following goods: doors, Platform doors; Safety, security, protection and signalling devices; Signalling panels, luminous or mechanical; Traffic-light apparatus [signalling devices]; Electro-dynamic apparatus for the remote control of railway points; Railway signals; Railway traffic safety appliances; Detection apparatus; Light detection and ranging [LIDAR] apparatus for vehicles; Switch points [electric]; Sensors; Sensor switches; Sensor controllers; Radar apparatus; Navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting and map making equipment; Control devices for vehicle navigation apparatus; Electronic navigational, tracking and positioning apparatus and instruments; Global Positioning System [GPS] apparatus; Electronic temperature monitors, other than for medical use; Wireless controllers to remotely monitor and control the function and status of other electrical, electronic, and mechanical devices or systems; Computer systems for automated vehicle control; Autonomous driving control systems for vehicles; Cameras for vehicles; Intelligent gateways for real-time data analysis; Digital electronic controllers; Transmitters of electronic signals; Programmable logic controllers; Electronic personal alarm devices; Alarm monitoring systems; Logic circuits; Control circuits; Digital signal processors; Software programmable microprocessors; Material testing instruments and machines; Life saving apparatus and equipment; Mechanical contact switches; Switches, electric; On-board computers; High-frequency apparatus; Telecommunications equipment; Data processing apparatus; Data communications apparatus; Telematic apparatus; Telematic terminal apparatus; Computer hardware; Computer peripheral devices; Blank integrated circuit cards [blank smart cards]; Processors [central processing units]; Downloadable mobile applications for the transmission of data; Mobile apps; Software; Software for electronic driving assistance systems; Driver assistance systems for motor vehicles; On board electronic systems for providing driving assistance; Computer programs, downloadable; Computer programs, recorded; Automatic vehicle speed control apparatus; Adaptive speed regulation [ACC], including the following products: Software and Sensors; Smart vehicle steering, including the following products: Software and Sensors; Smart hydraulic steering, including the following products: Software and Sensors; lane departure warning systems, including the following products: Software and Sensors; Side wind compensation systems, including the following products: Software and Sensors; Simulators and computer programs for the steering and control of vehicles; Computers for autonomous-driving vehicles; Vehicle autonomous driving systems featuring interactive displays; Artificial intelligence software for vehicles; Big data management software; Software for the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the field of Big Data; Machine learning software; Machine learning software for analysis; Artificial intelligence and machine learning software; Machine learning software for surveillance; Industrial automation controls; Document automation software; Industrial automation software; Robotic Process Automation [RPA] software; Image recognition software; Gesture recognition software; Biometric voice recognition systems; Software for optical character recognition; Optical character recognition apparatus; Intelligent Character Recognition [ICR] software; Computerized time clocks with fingerprint recognition; Traffic sign recognition apparatus and instruments; Traffic control apparatus [electronic]; Instruments for monitoring traffic; Decision-making software; Risk detection software; Traffic management software; Logistics software; Supply chain management software; Software and electric sensors for heating; Application software for robot; Databases (electronic); Data sets, recorded or downloadable; sensors for railway vehicle door systems; Control apparatus for electric and electro-pneumatic door openers and closers for vehicle doors, in particular railway vehicle doors, and extendable and retractable boarding aids for railway vehicles, in particular for ramps, sliding steps and folding steps; Control apparatus for pneumatic door openers and closers for vehicle doors, in particular railway vehicle doors, and extendable and retractable boarding aids for railway vehicles, in particular for ramps, sliding steps and folding steps; Electrical controls; Electronic controllers; electronic monitoring equipment, control equipment, programmes and software for the operation of vacuum toilets for trains; Couplings, electric; Heat regulating apparatus; Switchgear [electric]; Boiler control instruments; Temperature indicators; Thermostats; Electric control devices for energy management; Energy management software; Apparatus for improving power efficiency; Supercapacitors for energy storage; Ultracapacitors for energy storage; Robotic electrical control apparatus; User-programmable humanoid robots, not configured; Parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class. Heating installations, Ventilating installations, Air-conditioning installations and Lighting installations, Air cleaning apparatus; Toilets [water-closets]; Taps; Sanitary installations; Water supply installations; Filter apparatus for water supply installations; Regulating apparatus for water apparatus; Valves [plumbing fittings]; Sinks; Cisterns; Level controlling valves in tanks; Waste pipes for sanitary installations; Separators for scrubbing air; Water conditioning apparatus; Water conditioning installations; vacuum toilets for trains and Parts for the aforesaid goods, as far as these goods are included in this class; Air-conditioning apparatus; Air-conditioning installations; Air treatment equipment; Air cleaning apparatus; Air cleaning apparatus; Heating installations; Heat pumps; Defrosters; Heat exchangers, other than parts of machines; Ventilating installations; Air filtering installations; Cooling installations; Ventilating fans; Fans [air-conditioning]; Axial fans; Ventilating fans for industrial use; Parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class. Utility and rail vehicles for regional and local transport, and passenger and goods transport; Apparatus for locomotion by land; Brakes, braking systems and parts therefor for vehicles; Brake linings for land vehicles; Brake linings for vehicles; Brake blocks for vehicles; Brake segments for vehicles; Exhaust braking devices; Brake cylinders for land vehicles; air brake hoses; Compressed air reservoirs; Compressed air reservoirs, namely Air-oil containers, being parts for vehicles; Compressed air supply systems; Compressed air systems for controlling brakes, couplings and/or transmissions; Compressed air systems for controlling brakes, couplings and/or transmissions, being parts of vehicles; Air suspension systems in vehicles; Installations for level regulation, level adjustment and/or lift axis regulation, All the aforesaid goods being parts for vehicles for utility and railway vehicles; Steering units for land vehicles; Gear boxes for land vehicles; Pneumatic transmission control units for land vehicles; Transmission components for land vehicles; Clutch mechanisms for motor cars; Machine couplings and transmission components for land vehicles; Steering wheels for vehicles; Steering linkages for vehicles; Steering columns for vehicles; Apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, related parts, Including in particular Manual, hydraulic or electric steering gears, Tie rods, Steering systems, Axle cardan shafts, Axle drives, Differentials, Wheel hubs, Power take-off units, as far as the aforesaid goods are included in Class 12, Axles for vehicles, Gear cases for land vehicles, Gear box components for land vehicles; Drive gears [land vehicle parts]; Drives, Including motors and engines and propulsion mechanisms; Electric motors for motor cars; Motors, electric, for land vehicles; Vehicle wheels; Axles and Bearings for axles; Pedal systems; Shock absorbers being parts of vehicle suspension; Dampers, torsional vibration dampers, the aforesaid being vehicle parts; Boarding systems being parts of door systems for vehicles; Vehicle doors, in particular automatically operated vehicle doors for railway vehicles, in particular exterior doors, interior doors, connecting doors, sliding doors, driver's cab doors, pivot sliding doors, swing doors; Boarding aids for railway vehicles, in particular ramps, sliding steps, folding steps, gap-bridging devices; Trapping protection devices being parts of vehicle door systems; Door systems; Controllers for doors, platform screen doors; Traction control devices; Railway couplings; Bogies for railway cars, Bogies for railway vehicles; Sanding equipment being parts adapted to railway vehicles; Windscreen wiper and washing systems; Robotic cars; Parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class. Building materials, not of metal; Non-luminous and non-mechanical signs, not of metal; Railway sleepers, not of metal. Non-metallic containers; Valves of plastic. Business management; Transportation fleet (business management of -) [for others]; Vehicle fleet (business management of a -) [for others]; Professional business consultancy; Supply chain management services; Business management of logistics for others; Assistance and advice regarding business organization; Appointment scheduling services [office functions]; Appointment reminder services [office functions]; Publicity services; Electronic stock management services; Computerised stock management; Business management in the field of transport and delivery. Assembly, modernisation, maintenance, overhauling and repair of vehicles; Assembly, installation, modernisation, maintenance, restoration and repair of electric and electronic apparatus; Maintenance and repair of motor vehicle engines; Repair and renovation of compressors, dampers, transmission components, brakes and their parts, control units, valves [machine parts], pedal systems, clutches, automobile engines, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning installations and air treatment apparatus for land vehicles; Rebuilding machines that have been worn or partially destroyed; Vehicle repair consultancy; Advisory services relating to the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment; Construction services; Repair of machines and devices for chemical processing; Repair of pressurised containers; repair of storage tanks; Repair of machines; Repair of water supply apparatus; Repair of water supply installations; Repair of water purifying apparatus; Repair of sanitary installations; Installation of pipe systems for conducting of liquids; Installation of water supply apparatus; Installation of sanitary apparatus; Installation of washroom apparatus; Installation of data processing apparatus; Installation of access control systems; Maintenance of computer hardware; Repair of computer hardware; Installation of building automation equipment; Installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications equipment; Maintenance of railway track; Installation of traffic management systems; Pump repair; Installation of environmental protection systems; Power infrastructure construction; Construction of geothermal energy installations; Installation of energy-saving apparatus; Maintenance and repair of energy generating installations. Telecommunication services; Providing telecommunications connections to databases; Computerised communication services; Electronic transmission of data; Data transmission; Transmission of information by computer; Telematics services; Telematic communication services; Interactive broadcasting and communications services; Providing access to platforms and portals on the Internet; Provision of access to data via the Internet; communication (including via online transmission) of information and documents; Consultancy in the field of telecommunications. Traffic information; Transportation information; Transport; Storage and delivery of goods; Advisory services relating to the storage of goods; Storage information; Warehousing of parts; Delivery of goods; Pickup and delivery of parcels and goods; Tracking of passenger or freight vehicles by computer or via GPS; Distribution of energy; Distribution of energy for heating and cooling buildings; Distribution of renewable energy; Providing information relating to the distribution of electricity. Custom assembling of materials for others; Vulcanization [material treatment]; Metal treating; Heat treatment of metals; Metal plating and laminating; Treating materials with ultrasonic waves to modify their properties; Treatment of materials by laser beam; Treatment of materials using chemicals; Metal casting; Custom construction of machines; Material treatment information; Water treatment and purification; Treatment of waste materials in the field of environmental pollution control; Energy production; Production of renewable green energy; Leasing of energy generating equipment. Provision of training courses; Provision of training courses; Provision of online training; Training; Consultancy services relating to training; Entertainment services; Sporting and cultural activities. Science and technology services; Scientific and industrial research; Engineering research; Technical design; Engineering services; Engineering services relating to information technology; Computer programming; Software as a service [SaaS] services featuring software for machine learning, deep learning and deep neural networks; Design of office automation equipment; Design of face recognition software; Technological research relating to iris recognition; Technological research relating to ultrasonic fingerprint recognition; Creation of control programs for automated measurement, assembly, adjustment, and related visualisation; Development and testing of computing methods, algorithms and software; Design and development of computer software for supply chain management; Design and development of computer software for logistics, supply chain management and e-business portals; Design and development of computer hardware; Design of computer databases; Creating electronically stored web pages for online services and the internet; Software development; Installation, maintenance and updating of computer software; Computer diagnostic services; Industrial testing; Quality control testing; Conducting engineering surveys; Testing, analysis and evaluation of the goods and services of others for the purpose of certification; Materials testing and analysing; Advisory services relating to material testing; Providing information in the field of product design; Providing information in the field of product development; Providing information about industrial analysis and research services; Technological consultancy; Engineering consultancy services; Information technology support services; Information technology [IT] consultancy; Installation, maintenance and repair of software for heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and air purification equipment and installations, and parts of the aforesaid goods, in particular for railway, industrial, mining, defence vehicles; Industrial analysis and research services; Internet security consultancy; Computer security consultancy; Data security consultancy; Computer software consultancy; Consultation services relating to computer systems; Consultation services relating to computer hardware; Off-site data backup; Engineering services in the field of environmental technology; Technical consulting in the field of environmental engineering; Environmental monitoring services; Consultancy in the field of energy-saving; Consultancy relating to technological services in the field of power and energy supply; Computer programming for the energy industry; Conducting research and technical project studies relating to the use of natural energy; Energy auditing; Development of energy and power management systems; Design and development of energy management software; Design and development of regenerative energy generation systems; Engineering services in the field of energy technology; Engineering services relating to energy supply systems; Programming of energy management software; Energy auditing. Intellectual property consultancy; Intellectual property consultancy; Consultancy relating to the management of intellectual property and copyright; Consultancy relating to the licensing of intellectual property; Consultancy relating to intellectual property management; Conveyancing; Investigations in relation to intellectual property; Legal services relating to the management, control and granting of licence rights; Legal services in relation to the negotiation of contracts for others; Legal services relating to licences; Licensing of intellectual property and copyright; Licensing industrial property rights; Legal assistance in the drawing up of contracts; Legal advice and representation; Industrial property watching services; Copyright watch services; Management of intellectual property; Industrial property management; Providing information on industrial property rights; Licensing of computer software [legal services].

Abstract

Embodiments are presented for trailer sway detection and braking distribution using a camera mirror system. In one embodiment, a vehicle controller is provided comprising: one or more processors; a non-transitory computer-readable medium; and program instructions stored on the non-transitory computer-readable medium. The program instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: monitor images captured by at least one image capture device to detect sway of a plurality of trailers being towed by a tractor; estimate a relative weight of each of the plurality of trailers based on the detected sway; determine braking force to apply to each of the plurality of trailers based on the estimated relative weight of each of the plurality of trailers; and send an electronic signal to a braking system of each of the plurality of trailers to apply the determined braking force to each of the plurality of trailers.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 8/17 - Using electrical or electronic regulation means to control braking
• B60T 8/171 - Detecting parameters used in the regulationMeasuring values used in the regulation
• B60T 8/172 - Determining control parameters used in the regulation, e.g. by calculations involving measured or detected parameters
• B60T 8/18 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to vehicle weight or load, e.g. load distribution

Abstract

Embodiments are presented herein for trailer sway detection and mitigation using a camera mirror system. In one embodiment, a vehicle controller is provided comprising: one or more processors; a non-transitory computer-readable medium; and program instructions stored on the non-transitory computer-readable medium. When executed by the one or more processors, the program instructions cause the one or more processors to: monitor images captured by at least one image capture device to detect sway of a trailer being towed by a tractor; and in response to detecting sway of the trailer, cause a braking system to apply a brake to attempt to reduce to the sway of the trailer.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 8/1755 - Brake regulation specially adapted to control the stability of the vehicle, e.g. taking into account yaw rate or transverse acceleration in a curve
• B60T 8/17 - Using electrical or electronic regulation means to control braking
• B60T 8/171 - Detecting parameters used in the regulationMeasuring values used in the regulation
• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
• H04N 23/695 - Control of camera direction for changing a field of view, e.g. pan, tilt or based on tracking of objects

Abstract

An electromagnetic-actuator (EA) assembly includes a first EA having a first coil-arrangement (CA) with a first coil-core (CC) and a first coil and having a first movable-magnetic-armature-body (MMAB) which is movable by a magnetic-field generated by the first CA from a first into a second position in which the first AB is attracted towards a first-surface, which is different from the first CC and arranged opposite the first AB, and contacts the first CC, and a second EA having a second CA with a second CC and a second coil and having a MMAB having a damping-device mounted on the second AB and which is movable by a magnetic-field generated by the second CA from a first into a second position in which the second AB is attracted towards a second-surface and abuts against the second-surface by the damping-device. The first and second surfaces are identical in construction.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01F 7/16 - Rectilinearly-movable armatures
• B60T 15/02 - Application and release valves
• F16K 31/06 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a magnet
• H01F 7/08 - ElectromagnetsActuators including electromagnets with armatures

Goods & Services

Industrial chemicals; Chemicals for the suppression of the odour of water; Water treatment preparations; Power steering fluid. Electrical energy. Structures of metal; Buildings, transportable, of metal; Valves of metal, other than parts of machines; Common metals and their alloys; Building materials of metal; Metal containers for the storage and transportation of goods; Non-electric cables and wires of common metal; Metal tracks for rail vehicles; Railway points. Compressors; Pump installations; Pumps [machines]; Hydraulic controls for motors; Door openers, pneumatic; Door openers, electric; Filtering machines; Chemical handling machines; Compressed air machines; Compressed air engines; Air compressors for vehicle compressed air systems; Valves [parts of machines]; Fans for motors and engines; Machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); Motors, other than for land vehicles; Electric driving motors for machines; Machine tools; Agricultural, gardening and forestry machines and apparatus; Agricultural implements being trailer mounted; Lubrication machines; Lubricators [parts of machines]; Exhausts for motors and engines; Skid steer loaders; Robotic arms for industrial purposes; Robotic compressors; Robotic mechanisms for transportation; Control mechanisms for robotic machines. Measuring apparatus; Signalling apparatus; Inspecting apparatus and instruments; Electric control apparatus; Controllers and regulators; Monitoring apparatus, other than for medical purposes; Recording apparatus; Apparatus for broadcasting sound, data or images; Apparatus for the reproduction of images; Apparatus and instruments for conducting the distribution of electricity; Apparatus and instruments for switching the distribution of electricity; Apparatus and instruments for transforming the distribution of electricity; Apparatus and instruments for accumulating and storing electricity; Apparatus and instruments for regulating the distribution of electricity; Apparatus and instruments for controlling the distribution of electricity; Electric apparatus for commutation; Electronic power controllers; Electric cords; Junction boxes [electricity]; Steering apparatus, automatic, for vehicles; Circuit breakers; Resistances, electric; Electricity measuring equipment; Electric power supply units; Electronic circuit boards; Solenoid valves [electromagnetic switches]; Transformers [electricity]; Electric car charging piles; Electronic load modules; Electrical and electronic components; Components for electric circuits; Safety, security, protection and signalling devices; Electro-dynamic apparatus for the remote control of railway points; Railway signals; Railway traffic safety appliances; Detection apparatus; Light detection and ranging [LIDAR] apparatus for vehicles; Switch points [electric]; Sensors; Navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting and map making equipment; Wireless controllers to remotely monitor and control the function and status of other electrical, electronic, and mechanical devices or systems; Computer systems for automated vehicle control; Autonomous driving control systems for vehicles; Cameras for vehicles; Intelligent gateways for real-time data analysis; Digital electronic controllers; Transmitters of electronic signals; Programmable logic controllers; Alarm monitoring systems; Logic circuits; Control circuits; Digital signal processors; Software programmable microprocessors; Material testing instruments and machines; Life saving apparatus and equipment; Mechanical contact switches; High-frequency apparatus; Telecommunications equipment; Data processing apparatus; Data communications apparatus; Telematic apparatus; Telematic terminal apparatus; Computer hardware; Computer peripheral devices; Blank integrated circuit cards [blank smart cards]; Processors [central processing units]; Downloadable mobile applications for the transmission of data; Software; Driver assistance systems for motor vehicles; Automatic vehicle speed control apparatus; Simulators for the steering and control of vehicles; Computers for autonomous-driving vehicles; Vehicle autonomous driving systems featuring interactive displays; Industrial automation controls; Traffic sign recognition apparatus and instruments; Traffic control apparatus [electronic]; Instruments for monitoring traffic; Databases (electronic); Electrical controls; Electronic controllers; Couplings, electric; Heat regulating apparatus; Switchgear [electric]; Boiler control instruments; Temperature indicators; Apparatus for improving power efficiency; Supercapacitors for energy storage; Ultracapacitors for energy storage; User-programmable humanoid robots, not configured. Heating installations; Ventilating installations; Air-conditioning installations; Lighting installations; Sanitary installations; Water supply installations; Filter apparatus for water supply installations; Regulating apparatus for water apparatus; Cisterns; Level controlling valves in tanks; Waste pipes for sanitary installations; Water conditioning apparatus; Heat pumps; Heat exchangers, other than parts of machines; Ventilating fans. Commercial vehicles; Rail vehicles; Apparatus for locomotion by land; Brakes for aircraft; Brake linings for land vehicles; Brake blocks for vehicles; Brake segments for vehicles; Brake cylinders for land vehicles; Truck air brake hoses; Hydraulic brake pressure regulators for vehicles; Steering units for land vehicles; Gear boxes for land vehicles; Pneumatic transmission control units for land vehicles; Transmission components for land vehicles; Clutch mechanisms for motor cars; Machine couplings and transmission components for land vehicles; Steering wheels for vehicles; Steering linkages for vehicles; Steering columns for vehicles; Wheel hubs; Gear cases for land vehicles; Powertrains, including engines and motors, for land vehicles; Electric motors for motor cars; Vehicle wheels; Shafts for land vehicles; Axle bearings for land vehicles; Shock absorbers being parts of vehicle suspension; Doors for vehicles; Protecting strips for vehicle doors; Railway couplings; Bogies for railway cars; Windshield wipers. Building materials, not of metal; Non-luminous and non-mechanical signs, not of metal; Railway sleepers, not of metal. Non-metallic containers [other than for household or kitchen use]; Valves of plastic being other than machine parts. Business management; Professional business consultancy; Supply chain management services; Assistance and advice regarding business organization; Publicity services; Electronic stock management services; Computerised stock management; Business management in the field of transport and delivery. Vehicle maintenance; Overhaul of vehicles; Automobile repair; Electric appliance installation and repair; Maintenance of electronic apparatus; Repair of electronic apparatus; Rebuilding machines that have been worn or partially destroyed; Vehicle repair consultancy; Advisory services relating to the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment; Construction services; Repair of pressurised containers; Maintenance and repair of storage tanks; Repair of machines; Maintenance of computer hardware; Repair of computer hardware; Installation of building automation equipment; Installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications equipment; Maintenance of railway track; Installation of traffic management systems; Pump repair; Installation of environmental protection systems; Power infrastructure construction; Construction of geothermal energy installations; Installation of energy-saving apparatus; Maintenance and repair of energy generating installations. Electronic communications services; Providing telecommunications connections to databases; Data transmission; Telematics services; Telematic communication services; Interactive broadcasting and communications services; Providing access to platforms and portals on the Internet; Provision of access to data via the Internet; Consultancy in the field of telecommunications. Traffic information; Transportation information; Transport; Tracking of passenger or freight vehicles by computer or via GPS; Distribution of energy; Providing information relating to the distribution of electricity. Custom assembling of materials for others; Vulcanization [material treatment]; Metal treating; Heat treatment of metals; Metal plating and laminating; Treating materials with ultrasonic waves to modify their properties; Metal casting; Custom construction of machines; Material treatment information; Water treatment and purification; Treatment of waste materials in the field of environmental pollution control; Energy production; Leasing of energy generating equipment. Provision of training courses; Training. Science and technology services; Scientific and industrial research; Engineering research; Technical design; Engineering services; Computer programming; Software as a service [SaaS] services featuring software for machine learning, deep learning and deep neural networks; Development and testing of computing methods, algorithms and software; Design and development of computer hardware; Design of computer databases; Software development; Installation, maintenance and updating of computer software; Computer diagnostic services; Industrial testing; Quality control testing; Conducting engineering surveys; Materials testing and analysing; Advisory services relating to material testing; Providing information in the field of product development; Providing information about industrial analysis and research services; Technological consultancy; Engineering consultancy services; Information technology [IT] consultancy; Industrial analysis and research services; Computer software consultancy; Consultation services relating to computer systems; Consultation services relating to computer hardware; Off-site data backup; Engineering services in the field of environmental technology; Environmental monitoring services; Consultancy relating to technological services in the field of power and energy supply; Design and development of regenerative energy generation systems; Engineering services in the field of energy technology; Engineering services relating to energy supply systems. Intellectual property consultancy; Consultancy relating to the management of intellectual property and copyright; Consultancy relating to the licensing of intellectual property; Investigations in relation to intellectual property; Legal services relating to the management, control and granting of licence rights; Legal services in relation to the negotiation of contracts for others; Legal advice and representation; Industrial property management; Licensing of computer software [legal services].

Abstract

An electromagnetic-actuator (EA) including a coil-element (CE) having a coil-core (CC)/coil arranged about the CC-circumference. The CC has a symmetrical first-region (FR) having an axis-of-symmetry (AOS), the CC being surrounded by the coil, and a movable-magnetic-armature-body (MM AB) as a movable-actuator-element (MAE) interacts with the CE to produce an AB activation-movement, and is supported in the actuator by a bearing-device (BD) and movable from a first/second-position by activating the CE. The BD is radially-offset to the CC AOS, and the AB extends from the BD radially over the CC from a first/second-side of the CC, which has a second-region (SR) extending radially beyond the FR and is on second-side (SS) of the CC between the coil/AB in the direction of AOS such that an air-gap between CC/AB in direction of the AOS is smaller on the SS of the CC than on first-side when the AB is in first-position.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 31/06 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a magnet
• H01F 7/08 - ElectromagnetsActuators including electromagnets with armatures
• H01F 7/14 - Pivoting armatures

Abstract

The invention proceeds from a pneumatic spring brake cylinder (3) with a spring brake cylinder housing (13) and a piston (19) which is axially actuable by an accumulator spring (20) within the spring brake cylinder housing (13), is delimited on one side by a pressure chamber (24) and on the opposite side by the spring chamber (26) receiving the accumulator spring (20), and is connected to a piston rod (23), and with a venting device (4) which comprises at least one venting valve (41), wherein the venting valve (41) is designed and configured to establish a flow connection between the pressure chamber (24) and the spring chamber (26) or to shut off this flow connection depending on the pressure (p12) which prevails in the pressure chamber (24), wherein at least the piston (19) and the piston rod (23) are arranged coaxially with respect to a centre axis (18) of the spring brake cylinder housing (13). It is provided according to the invention that the venting valve (41) is supported coaxially in relation to the centre axis (18) by the piston rod (23) and/or by the piston (19).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 17/08 - Brake cylinders other than ultimate actuators

Abstract

A system and method are provided for using a pneumatic line as a backup communication channel for first and secondary park brake controllers. In one embodiment, a park brake system is provided comprising a first park brake controller and a second park brake controller. The first park brake controller is configured to selectively alter air pressure in an air line of a vehicle to pneumatically communicate a message to the second park brake controller after a loss of electronic communication with the second park brake controller. Other embodiments are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 8/94 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration with failure responsive means, i.e. means for detecting and indicating faulty operation of the speed responsive control means automatically taking corrective action on a fluid pressure regulator
• B60T 8/17 - Using electrical or electronic regulation means to control braking
• B60T 13/68 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems by electrically-controlled valves
• B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systemsSignal devices

Abstract

A torsional vibration damper has a hub part, also referred to as primary mass, which can be fastened on a drive shaft of an engine, and an inertia ring, also referred to as secondary mass, which surrounds the hub part in the radially outer region. A damping device is provided between the hub part and the inertia ring. The torsional vibration damper includes an additional torsion spring, wherein the additional torsion spring is axially aligned.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16F 15/14 - Suppression of vibrations in rotating systems by making use of members moving with the system using freely-swinging masses rotating with the system
• F16F 15/167 - Suppression of vibrations in rotating systems by making use of members moving with the system using a fluid having an inertia member, e.g. ring

Abstract

A crankshaft arrangement for a combustion engine includes a crankshaft and a torsional vibration damper having a primary mass and an inertia ring. The primary mass is fixedly connected to the crankshaft, and the inertia ring and the primary mass are coupled via a viscous fluid. The torsional vibration damper is attached to an output end of the crankshaft. The primary mass is coupled to a secondary coupling via an elastic coupling device. The torsional vibration damper is coupled to the secondary coupling via a feedback device. The secondary coupling is formed as a dual-mass flywheel with a primary flywheel, a secondary flywheel and the elastic coupling device. A method for damping torsional vibrations of a crankshaft of a crankshaft arrangement is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16F 15/14 - Suppression of vibrations in rotating systems by making use of members moving with the system using freely-swinging masses rotating with the system

Abstract

A system and method are provided for using a pneumatic line as a backup communication channel for first and secondary park brake controllers (110, 120). In one embodiment, a park brake system is provided comprising a first park brake controller (110) and a second park brake controller (120). The first park brake controller (110) is configured to selectively alter air pressure in an air line of a vehicle to pneumatically communicate a message to the second park brake controller (120) after a loss of electronic communication with the second park brake controller (120).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 13/68 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems by electrically-controlled valves
• B60T 13/66 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems
• B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systemsSignal devices

Abstract

An electromagnetic device including: a magnetic core with a longitudinal axis, which magnetic core has a first region and a second region; a coil body arranged circumferentially around the second region of the magnetic core and has at least one receiving region for receiving at least one coil winding of a coil; and a housing made of a magnetic material, which housing circumferentially surrounds the magnetic core and the coil body and has at least one contact region in which the housing surrounds/contacts the magnetic core. The first region of the magnetic core has at least one bulge on a surface of the magnetic core facing the contact region of the housing, the bulge being configured such that the magnetic core does not contact the housing in a portion along the longitudinal axis between the bulge and the second region.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01F 7/08 - ElectromagnetsActuators including electromagnets with armatures
• H01F 7/16 - Rectilinearly-movable armatures
• H01F 27/24 - Magnetic cores
• H01F 27/30 - Fastening or clamping coils, windings, or parts thereof togetherFastening or mounting coils or windings on core, casing, or other support

Abstract

The invention relates to a brake caliper consisting of cast iron for a disc brake for a commercial vehicle, having a receiving space (2), which can be closed by a closure cover and is arranged in a caliper housing (1), for a bridge (9) of an application device, said bridge receiving at least one brake piston, wherein in the mounted position the bridge (9) can be displaced along at least two guide paths (4) of the caliper housing (1), the brake caliper being designed such that the guide paths (4) lying opposite one another transverse to the displacement direction of the bridge (9) are concave in cross-section.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 65/00 - Parts or details of brakes

Abstract

An autonomous emergency braking system includes a sensor generating a collision risk signal indicative of an object in a path of travel of the vehicle and a controller. The controller determines whether an indication of a mass of the vehicle is present and, if so, adjusts a default deceleration value corresponding to a predetermined rate of deceleration for the vehicle in response to the mass to obtain a mass-adjusted deceleration value. The controller establishes, responsive to the mass-adjusted deceleration value, successive times for generating first and second braking commands to an engine or brake controller or increasing braking forces for the first and second braking commands configured to cause deceleration of the vehicle at first and second rates of deceleration, the second rate greater than the first. The first and second braking commands are generated responsive to the collision risk signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 8/18 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to vehicle weight or load, e.g. load distribution
• B60T 7/22 - Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiationBrake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger initiated by contact of vehicle, e.g. bumper, with an external object, e.g. another vehicle
• B60T 8/17 - Using electrical or electronic regulation means to control braking

Abstract

An air disc brake system includes a carrier and a guide pin mounted to the carrier. A caliper is slidably mounted on the guide pin. The caliper has an annular groove extending radially outwardly from an inner circumferential surface. The caliper is moveable relative to the guide pin from a non-braking position to a braking position. A friction ring is disposed in the annular groove and is deformable from a first configuration when the caliper is in the non-braking position to a second configuration when the caliper is in the braking position. The friction ring biases the caliper from the braking position to the non-braking position. Methods of using and assembling the air disc brake system are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 65/00 - Parts or details of brakes
• F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together

Abstract

An electromagnetic-actuator having a coil-assembly (CA) with a coil-core (CC) and a coil arranged about the CC circumference and a movable-magnetic-armature-body (MMAB) as a movable-actuator-element (MAE) which is movable by a magnetic-field generated by the CA, the AB being mounted by a bearing-assembly (BA) and movable from a first/second position. The BA has depressions in a first-bearing-section formed on the AB, the depressions being integrated into the AB and being formed in the shape of depressions mutually spaced in the direction of a bearing-axis (BA) of the AB and have an at least partly cylindrical bowl-like shape, and elevations in a second bearing-section formed on the actuator on the CA side, the elevations being formed in the shape elevations which are mutually spaced in the direction of the BA of the AB and have an at least partly cylindrical shape and each of which engages into one of the depressions.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 31/06 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a magnet
• B60T 13/68 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems by electrically-controlled valves

Abstract

A wheel-mounted brake disk including at least two friction disks, arranged on both sides of a stem of a wheel body of a rail wheel and fastened by fasteners, wherein the at least two friction disks include cooling fins and fastening bosses, wherein the fasteners extend through the fastening bosses of the at least two friction disks and through the stem, wherein the at least two friction disks include round stems, and at least one annular fin, wherein the round stems and the at least one annular fin form the cooling fins.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 65/12 - DiscsDrums for disc brakes
• F16D 65/02 - Braking membersMounting thereof

Abstract

A bearing device for fixing and bearing an armature body of an electromagnetic-switching or valve device in a pretensioned manner using a force, including a bearing-force-generating-element (BFGE) for generating a pretensioning-force for bearing the armature-body (AB) and a transmission-element (TE) formed separately from the BFGE and which is pressed in the direction of the AB by the generated pretensioning force when the bearing-device is installed to fix and bear the AB. The TE has a first-side and a second-side lying opposite the first-side, in which the first-side faces the BFGE, and the second-side faces the AB when the bearing-device is installed and contacts the ABy at at least one force-introduction-point (FIP) of the AB such that the force introduction point is mechanically decoupled from the BFGE. A guide device at least partly surrounds the transmission element, and guides and positions the TE on the FIP of the AB.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 31/06 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a magnet
• F16K 27/02 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of lift valves

Abstract

A park brake controller and method are provided for control verification handling of an external park brake request. In one embodiment, a park brake controller comprises one or more processors and a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing program instructions. The program instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: receive a request to park a vehicle, wherein the request is associated with a control level; receive information about a speed of the vehicle; and determine an action to take in response to the request based on the control level of the request and the speed of the vehicle. Other embodiments are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 7/12 - Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiationBrake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger
• B60T 8/17 - Using electrical or electronic regulation means to control braking
• B60T 15/04 - Driver's valves

Abstract

A park brake controller and method are provided for control verification handling of an external park brake request. In one embodiment, a park brake controller comprises one or more processors and a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing program instructions. The program instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: receive a request to park a vehicle, wherein the request is associated with a control level; receive information about a speed of the vehicle; and determine an action to take in response to the request based on the control level of the request and the speed of the vehicle. Other embodiments are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 8/17 - Using electrical or electronic regulation means to control braking

Abstract

A radar system for a commercial vehicle has a multi-mode radar sensor configured to be operated with a wide short-range field of view and with a narrow far-range field of view. Both fields of view have a line perpendicular to a driving direction of the commercial vehicle. The radar system further has a processing unit configured to operate the multi-mode radar sensor and to detect a cross-traffic situation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

Abstract

A module for generating and supplying a control pressure for a pressure-controlled fluidic brake system of a first vehicle, the module comprising a valve unit comprising at least two stable switching states; a pressure source configured to provide a supply pressure to the valve unit; and an outlet port configured to supply the control pressure to the brake system of the first vehicle; wherein the module is configured to generate the control pressure from the supply pressure according to at least two operating modes which are respectively activated according to one of the at least two switching states of the valve unit; wherein the module is configured to set the generated control pressure according to a second of the at least two operating modes to a constant control pressure value to activate the brake system of the first vehicle to hold the first vehicle in at least one of a non-moving state and a parking state.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 15/04 - Driver's valves
• B60T 7/04 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot-actuated
• B60T 13/68 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems by electrically-controlled valves

Abstract

An autonomous emergency braking apparatus is provided for a host vehicle having one or more sensors providing one or more sensor signals indicative of status of at least one vehicle adjacent to the host vehicle. The autonomous emergency braking apparatus comprises a vehicle controller arranged to (i) monitor the one or more sensor signals indicative of the status of the at least one vehicle adjacent to the host vehicle, and (ii) provide at least one control signal for controlling extent of deceleration of the host vehicle based upon the status of the at least one vehicle adjacent to the host vehicle in the event of the host vehicle colliding with a vehicle in front of the host vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 7/22 - Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiationBrake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger initiated by contact of vehicle, e.g. bumper, with an external object, e.g. another vehicle
• B60T 8/58 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration responsive to speed and another condition or to plural speed conditions
• B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
• B60W 10/18 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
• B60W 30/08 - Predicting or avoiding probable or impending collision

Abstract

A device for generating a fluidic brake control signal for a fluidic brake system of a first vehicle is disclosed. The device includes: a control input, which is configured to receive a brake request signal; a control unit which is configured to process the brake request signal; a pressure source which is configured to provide a supply pressure; an outlet terminal, which is configured to output the fluidic brake control signal into the brake system; and a valve unit which is configured to be controlled by the control unit in accordance with the brake request signal and to generate and transmit the fluidic brake control signal to the outlet terminal on the basis of the supply pressure in accordance with the control by the control unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 13/68 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems by electrically-controlled valves
• B60T 8/172 - Determining control parameters used in the regulation, e.g. by calculations involving measured or detected parameters

Abstract

An air supply system for a fuel cell unit and a pneumatic system includes: a fuel cell compressor which is designed to induct air from its intake side and by way of its outlet side convey said air to a fuel cell outlet of the air supply system, the fuel cell outlet being able to be connected to a fuel cell unit; a pneumatic system compressor which is designed to induct air from its intake side and by way of its outlet side convey the air to a pneumatic system outlet of the air supply system, the pneumatic system outlet being able to be connected to a pneumatic system; an intake opening; a fuel cell intake line which connects the intake side of the fuel cell compressor to the intake opening; and a pneumatic system intake line which connects the intake side of the pneumatic system compressor to the intake opening. The fuel cell compressor and the pneumatic system compressor can induct air by way of the intake opening.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 8/04746 - PressureFlow
• H01M 8/0438 - PressureAmbient pressureFlow
• H01M 8/0662 - Treatment of gaseous reactants or gaseous residues, e.g. cleaning

Abstract

A vehicle transmission for commercial vehicles comprises at least one transmission actuator (110) with a shift rod (112) which can be operated by a first actuator (114), and an actuator unit (120) with a second actuator (124). The vehicle transmission further comprises a manual transmission (200) which is designed to engage different gears in a drivetrain of the commercial vehicles by means of the shift rod (112); and a control unit (300) which is designed to control the first actuator (114) and the second actuator (124).

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 61/00 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion
• F16H 57/02 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein

Abstract

A secondary control unit for a vehicle with a primary control unit and a data transmission path, in which the primary control unit is configured to provide first payloads via the data transmission path under a first sender identifier uniquely referring to the primary control unit. The secondary control unit is configured to provide second payloads under a second sender identifier uniquely referring to the secondary control unit via the data transmission path. Furthermore, the secondary control unit is configured to verify a condition and, if the condition is present, to provide substitute payloads under the first sender identifier via the data transmission path, wherein the substitute payloads are the first payloads or payloads related thereto.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 12/40 - Bus networks
• B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
• B60T 17/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories of brake systems not covered by groups , or , or presenting other characteristic features
• G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
• H04L 43/0817 - Monitoring or testing based on specific metrics, e.g. QoS, energy consumption or environmental parameters by checking availability by checking functioning
• H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mutually screwed assembly (100) comprising: - at least one first part (102) comprising at least one screw protrusion (128) with at least one first screw thread profile (104) comprising at least one loaded flank (110) and at least one non-loaded flank (112), and - at least one second part (114) comprising at least one screw hole (134) with at least one second screw thread profile (116) comprising at least one loaded flank (122) and at least one non-loaded flank (124); wherein the loaded flank and/or the non-loaded flank of the first and or second screw thread profile are/is tilted, at least axially, towards a central axis and/or an axial end of the screw hole (134) and/or the screw protrusion (128).

IPC Classes  ?

• F16B 33/02 - Shape of threadSpecial thread-forms

Abstract

A method for calibrating of an environmental sensor (12) of a vehicle (10) is disclosed. The environmental sensor (12) is mounted on a vehicle component (14) subject to a vertical or tilting movement (M) relative to ground (30) and configured to provide sensor data (330). The method includes the steps of receiving (S110) movement information (310) indicative of the vertical or tilting movement (M); and calibrating (S120) the environmental sensor (12) based on the received information (310) to compensate modifications in the sensor data (330) due the vertical or tilting movement (M).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/40 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
• G01S 7/497 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
• G01S 7/52 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
• G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
• G01S 15/931 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

Abstract

A friction ring (3) for a wheel brake disc of a rail vehicle is described, having a friction surface (31) and a rear side (32) which faces away from the friction surface and from which a multiplicity of cooling webs and fastening domes (5) extend in a direction perpendicular to the friction surface (31), wherein a first partial number of the cooling webs are in the form of round webs (8), wherein a second partial number of the cooling webs are in the form of T-shaped ribs (6, 7), as viewed parallel to a plane of the friction surface (31), which are arranged along an imaginary circular line, the centre point of which is an axis of rotation (34) of the friction ring (3), radially outside and/or within the fastening domes (5). Furthermore, a wheel brake disc for a rail wheel of a rail vehicle is described.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61H 5/00 - Applications or arrangements of brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes
• F16D 65/12 - DiscsDrums for disc brakes
• F16D 65/847 - Features relating to cooling for disc brakes with open cooling system, e.g. cooled by air
• F16D 65/02 - Braking membersMounting thereof

Abstract

An apparatus is provided for controlling a vehicle air compressor having compressor oil to track water content in the compressor oil due to condensation during operation of the compressor over a plurality of time intervals. The apparatus comprises a data storage unit arranged to store a condensation control algorithm. The apparatus also comprises a processing unit arranged to apply the condensation control algorithm to calculate a net rate of condensation of water in the compressor oil during operation of the compressor over a first time interval of the plurality of time intervals, and maintain a running total of how much water is in the compressor oil at any given time over the first time interval to enable the compressor to operate in different modes of operation based upon the running total of how much water is in the compressor oil.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04C 28/28 - Safety arrangementsMonitoring
• B60T 17/02 - Arrangements of pumps or compressors, or control devices therefor

Abstract

The following embodiments relate to air disc brake tappet and brake pad backing plate with interface features. In one embodiment, an air disc brake tappet is provided comprising: a top surface; and a support member coupled with the top surface; wherein the top surface comprises an interface feature that is configured to engage with a corresponding interface feature of a brake pad backing plate. In another embodiment, an air disc brake pad assembly is provided comprising: a friction material; and a backing plate coupled with the friction material; wherein the backing plate comprises an interface feature that is configured to engage with a corresponding interface feature of a top surface of an air disc brake tappet. Other embodiments are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
• F16D 65/092 - Bands, shoes or padsPivots or supporting members therefor for axially-engaging brakes, e.g. disc brakes

Abstract

The following embodiments relate to an air disc brake tappet and brake pad backing plate with interface features. In one embodiment, an air disc brake ta.pps:s is provided comprising: a top surface; and a support member coupled with the top surface; wherein the top surface comprises an interface feature that is configured to engage with a corresponding interface feature of a brake pad backing plate. In another embodiment, an air disc brake pad assembly is provided comprising: a friction material; and a backing plate coupled with the friction material-, wherein the backing plate comprises an interface feature that is configured to engage with a corresponding interface feature of a top surface of an air disc brake tappet.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
• F16D 65/095 - Pivots or supporting members therefor
• F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together

Abstract

The following embodiments relate to an air disc brake tapered tappet for brake pad wear reduction. In one embodiment, an air disc brake tappet assembly is provided comprising: a top surface; and a support member coupled with the top surface; wherein the top surface is tapered at an angle with respect to an axis perpendicular to an axis running through the support member. In another embodiment, an air disc brake tappet is provided comprising: a tapered top surface; and a support member coupled with the tapered top surface; wherein the tapered top surface comprises at least one interface feature positioned and shaped to mate with a corresponding at least one interface feature in a brake pad backing plate.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
• F16D 65/095 - Pivots or supporting members therefor
• F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together

Abstract

The following embodiments relate to an air disc brake tapered tappet for brake pad wear reduction. In one embodiment, an air disc brake tappet assembly is provided comprising: a top surface; and a support member coupled with the top surface; wherein the top surface is tapered at an angle with respect to an axis perpendicular to an axis running through the support member. In another embodiment, an air disc brake tappet is provided comprising: a tapered top surface; and a support member coupled with the tapered top surface; wherein the tapered top surface comprises at least one interface feature positioned and shaped to mate with a corresponding at least one interface feature in a brake pad backing plate. Other embodiments are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 65/095 - Pivots or supporting members therefor
• F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together