A control arrangement and a method for controlling travelling speed of a vehicle using a vehicle speed control system. The method comprises a step of, when the vehicle speed control system is expected to apply braking power using a service brake system and at least one of the one or more auxiliary brake systems of the vehicle while the vehicle travels an upcoming road section, predicting a future temperature profile for the service brake system based on a predetermined temperature model for the service brake system. The method further comprises a step of, when the predicted temperature profile demonstrates that the service brake system will reach a temperature above an upper temperature threshold, and optionally a first predefined criterion and/or a second predefined criterion is/are fulfilled, controlling the service brake system to reduce the vehicle speed.
B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
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METHOD OF DIAGNOSING A FUEL GAS SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT, CONTROL ARRANGEMENT, COMPUTER PROGRAM, COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM, FUEL GAS SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT, AND VEHICLE
A method (100) of diagnosing a fuel gas supply arrangement (1, 1') is disclosed. The fuel gas supply arrangement (1, 1') comprises a pressure tank (3), a fuel pressure reducer (6, 6'), a first conduit assembly (c1) connecting an inlet (9) of the fuel pressure reducer (6, 6') to the pressure tank (3), and a second conduit assembly (c2) connecting an outlet (9') of the fuel pressure reducer (6, 6') to propulsion system (60). The method (100) comprises the steps of obtaining (110) pressure data at multiple consecutive occasions, wherein the pressure data is representative of a pressure in the second conduit assembly (c2) during zero-flow conditions over the fuel pressure reducer (6, 6'), and diagnosing (130) an operational performance of the fuel pressure reducer (6, 6') by analysing the obtained pressure data. The present disclosure further relates to a control arrangement (21), a computer program, a computer-readable medium (200), a fuel gas supply arrangement (1, 1'), and a vehicle (2).
F02D 19/02 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with gaseous fuels
F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
F02D 41/22 - Safety or indicating devices for abnormal conditions
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METHOD AND CONTROL ARRANGEMENT FOR TRANSFERRING A POWER BETWEEN ELECTRIC MACHINES IN A VEHICLE
A method performed by a control arrangement for powering a vehicle, the vehicle comprising at least one first electric machine configured to provide a power to a first vehicle wheel, and at least one second electric machine configured to provide a power to a second vehicle wheel. The at least one first electric machine and the at least one second electric machine in the vehicle are interconnected by means of a hydraulic connection which enables the utilization of the available power from the electric machines by transferring excess power provided by one or more electric machines to a drive wheel or axle where additional power is required. The invention also relates also to a control arrangement, a vehicle comprising the control arrangement, and a computer program.
B60K 23/08 - Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for for changing number of driven wheels
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
B60K 17/10 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing of fluid gearing
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
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METHOD FOR DEGRADATION DIAGNOSIS OF AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL
A method for degradation diagnosis of an electrochemical cell, comprising: determining a first open circuit potential, relative to a preselected potential scale, for a positive electrode and determining a second open circuit potential, relative to the preselected potential scale, for a negative electrode; obtaining a first charge value and a second charge value by comparing the determined first and second open circuit potentials to respective reference curves of open circuit potential, relative to the preselected potential scale, as a function of charge for the corresponding electrode; arranging the first and the second reference curves on a common charge scale so that the obtained first charge value and the obtained second charge value are equal on said common charge scale; and based on the first and second reference curves, determining remaining capacity as the difference in charge between a first predefined potential limit and a second predefined potential limit.
G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
G01R 31/378 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC] specially adapted for the type of battery or accumulator
G01R 31/3835 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC involving only voltage measurements
G01R 31/396 - Acquisition or processing of data for testing or for monitoring individual cells or groups of cells within a battery
H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
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CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DERIVING ENGINE-OUT NOx CONCENTRATION
A control device and a method for deriving an engine-out NOx concentration in an exhaust system comprising a SCR catalyst, a dosing device for dosing a reductant, a first NOx sensor arranged downstream of the dosing device and a second NOx sensor arranged downstream the SCR catalyst. The method comprises deriving engine-out NOx concentration based on a first concentration reading obtained from the first NOx sensor and a second concentration reading obtained from the second NOx sensor, said first concentration reading being obtained while the dosing device is in operation. An exhaust system as well as a vehicle comprising the control device are also provided.
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F01N 9/00 - Electrical control of exhaust gas treating apparatus
F01N 11/00 - Monitoring or diagnostic devices for exhaust-gas treatment apparatus
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A FOUR POINT LINK SUSPENSION FOR A VEHICLE, AND A VEHICLE COMPRISING THE SAME
A four point link suspension for a vehicle, wherein the suspension comprises: a first side suspension spring, configured to absorb a vertical load; a second side suspension spring, configured to absorb the vertical load, wherein the springs are configured to be connected to a vehicle frame via a respective joint; a stabilization frame, comprising a first side link arm having a first ending and a second ending connected to the first side suspension spring via a second joint; a second side link arm and a second ending connected to the second side suspension spring via a second joint; and a torsion bar, connecting the side link arms, which side link arms are tapered towards the respective first ending.
B60G 9/02 - Resilient suspensions for a rigid axle or axle housing for two or more wheels the axle or housing being pivotally mounted on the vehicle
B60G 11/64 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having springs of different kinds not including leaf springs having both torsion-bar springs and fluid springs
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A METHOD OF OPERATING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, A CONTROL ARRANGEMENT, A COMPUTER PROGRAM, A COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM, AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND A VEHICLE
A method (100) of operating an internal combustion engine (1) is disclosed. The method (100) comprises: calculating (101) a value of the torque (Ls) generated by the engine (1) by combusting fuel at a predetermined operation stage (Os), monitoring (103) temperature (T) of exhaust, comparing (105) the monitored temperature (T) with a threshold value (Tp), comparing (107) the calculated value of the torque (Ls) with a threshold value (Lp). If the monitored temperature (T) exceeds the threshold value (Tp), and if the calculated value of the torque (Ls) is lower than the threshold value (Lp): connecting (109) the load assembly (5) to the rotatable part (7) and activating (111) the fuel managing arrangement (3) to adjust combustion of the fuel such that the combustion occurs earlier than combustion at the predetermined operation stage (Os). A control arrangement (9), a computer program, a computer-readable medium (200), an internal combustion engine (1) and a vehicle (10) are also disclosed.
The disclosure concerns a fastening device configured for fastening a container to a vehicle. The fastening device comprises: a first band end and a second band end, a compression spring, an abutment for the compression spring, a tightening member, and an elongated element. The first band end, the second band end, the compression spring, and the abutment are arranged along a longitudinal axis of the elongated element. The abutment is displaceable by the tightening member along the longitudinal axis in a direction towards the first band end to compress the compression spring. The fastening device comprises a stop surface configured for preventing further displacement of the abutment when the abutment reaches a predetermined distance from the first band end.
The present disclosure relates to predicting and detecting an upcoming failure of a NOx sensor. In particular, the disclosure relates to a method for predicting an upcoming failure of a NOx sensor. The disclosure also relates to corresponding control arrangement and computer program, and to a vehicle comprising the control arrangement. The disclosure proposes a method for predicting an upcoming failure of a NOx sensor arranged. The method comprises estimating a noise level of an output signal of the NOx sensor. The estimation is performed after at least one sensor start and during at least one start-up time interval when an output signal level of the NOx sensor is settling towards a valid value. The method further comprises predicting an upcoming failure of the NOx sensor based on the estimated noise level exceeding a certain noise level during the at least one start-up time interval.
A method (100) of operating an internal combustion engine (1). The method (100) comprises, during idling of the engine (1) operating (110) the engine (1) in a first mode of operation (m1) by controlling (111) a flow control assembly (6) to provide a nominal amount of gas pumped into an exhaust system (4) and controlling (112) an exhaust throttle (5) to the closed state, operating (120) the engine (1) in a second mode of operation (m2) by controlling (121) the flow control assembly (6) to provide a reduced amount of gas pumped into the exhaust system (4) and controlling (122) the exhaust throttle (5) to an open state, and switching (130) in an alternating manner between the first and second modes of operation (m1, m2). The present disclosure further relates to a control arrangement (21), a computer program, a computer-readable medium (200), an engine (1), and a vehicle (2).
F02D 43/00 - Conjoint electrical control of two or more functions, e.g. ignition, fuel-air mixture, recirculation, supercharging or exhaust-gas treatment
F02D 41/08 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions for idling
F02D 9/02 - Controlling engines by throttling air or fuel-and-air induction conduits or exhaust conduits concerning induction conduits
F02D 13/02 - Controlling the engine output power by varying inlet or exhaust valve operating characteristics, e.g. timing during engine operation
F02D 21/04 - Controlling engines characterised by their being supplied with non-airborne oxygen or other non-fuel gas peculiar to oxygen-fed engines with circulation of exhaust gases in closed or semi-closed circuits
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METHOD OF CONTROLLING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, CONTROL ARRANGEMENT, INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, AND VEHICLE
A method of controlling an internal combustion engine is disclosed, the internal combustion engine comprising at least two cylinders, wherein each cylinder comprises at least one fuel injector configured to inject fuel into the cylinder, wherein the method comprises controlling the fuel injection performed by the fuel injectors into the cylinders based on an estimate of a residual gas imbalance between the at least two cylinders. The present disclosure further relates to a computer program product, a control arrangement, an internal combustion engine, and a vehicle.
F02D 41/40 - Controlling fuel injection of the high pressure type with means for controlling injection timing or duration
F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
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METHOD OF CONTROLLING OPERATION OF A HYDRAULIC METERING SYSTEM, COMPUTER PROGRAM, COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM, CONTROL ARRANGEMENT, HYDRAULIC METERING SYSTEM, AN ENGINE, AND A VEHICLE
A method (100) of controlling operation of a hydraulic metering system (10) is disclosed, wherein the hydraulic metering system (10) is configured to supply a liquid into an exhaust conduit (12) of an engine (14). The hydraulic metering system (10) comprises a reservoir (16) configured to store the liquid, a supply path (11), a pump (13) configured to pump liquid from the reservoir (16) into the supply path (11), and a supply opening (15) configured to supply the liquid into the exhaust conduit (12) of the engine (14). The supply path (11) comprises a valve (17) controllable between an open state in which liquid is supplied from the supply path (11) through the supply opening (15) and a closed state in which liquid is blocked from flowing from the supply path (11) through the supply opening (15). The method (100) comprises the steps of obtaining (110) data indicative of freezing of liquid in the supply path (11), and performing (120) at least a first supply of a predetermined first amount of liquid into the exhaust conduit (12) via the supply opening (15) by controlling the valve (17) between the closed and open states if the data is indicative of freezing of liquid in the supply path (11).is disclosed The present disclosure further relates to a computer program, a computer-readable medium (200), a control arrangement (21), a hydraulic metering system (10), an engine (14), and a vehicle (2).
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
A stator (120) for an electrical machine (100), wherein the stator (120) comprises a plurality of stacked stator sheets (121). Each stator sheet (121) comprises a plurality of radially ex- tending stator slots (125), radially arranged about a common central axis of the stator (120), wherein the stator slots (125) are located apart, equidistantly from each; and a plurality of holes (140), each arranged at a radial end-section (127) of a respective stator slot (125); and wherein the radially extending stator slots (125) of two adjacent stator sheets (121) are axi- ally aligned with each other, while at least some adjacent holes (140) of two adjacent stator sheets (121) are displaced in relation to each other, thereby forming a respective flow ob- struction (320) in an axially extending cooling channel segment (310) formed by the holes (140).
A method for charging a plurality of electric battery units of a vehicle before a scheduled departure time, wherein the method comprises: waking up the vehicle to a wake-up mode; when the vehicle is in the wake-up mode, setting the vehicle in a charging mode; when the vehicle is in the charging mode, connecting one or more electric battery units of a subset of electric battery units of the plurality of electric battery units so as to charge the connected one or more electric battery units of the subset of electric battery units; and when the vehicle is in the charging mode, checking the status of the vehicle. A control arrangement for charging a plurality of electric battery units of a vehicle, wherein the control arrangement is configured to perform the method. A vehicle comprising such a control arrangement.
B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
The present disclosure relates to a method for providing assistance regarding a vehicle overtaking a preceding vehicle travelling ahead of the vehicle. In particular the disclosure relates to providing a recommendation regarding whether to overtake the preceding vehicle. According to a first aspect, the disclosure relates to a method for providing assistance regarding a vehicle overtaking a preceding vehicle travelling ahead of the vehicle. The method comprises obtaining information indicative of vehicle properties of the preceding vehicle that affects driving performance of the preceding vehicle in an upcoming road segment, and providing, based on the obtained information, a recommendation regarding whether to overtake the preceding vehicle. The disclosure also relates to a corresponding control arrangement and computer program, and to a vehicle comprising the control arrangement.
B60W 40/02 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to ambient conditions
B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
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METHOD AND CONTROL ARRANGEMENT FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION OF A FAN IN A COOLING SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE
A method and control arrangement for controlling operation of a fan in a cooling system of a vehicle, wherein operation of the fan is controlled based on a temperature of a coolant in the coolant system meeting a set-temperature of the coolant. The method comprises monitoring an engine oil temperature of an engine of the vehicle during a plurality of driving cycles with the vehicle; and adjusting the set-temperature of the coolant based on a measure indicative of a plurality of maximum temperatures of the engine oil during the plurality of driving cycles.
The disclosure concerns an electric rotating machine, comprising a stator, a rotor arranged to rotate about a rotational axis in relation to the stator, and a cooling system for cooling at least a portion of the stator. The stator comprises a stator core and a stator coil, the stator coil having a coil end winding extending axially beyond the stator core. At least part of the coil end winding is arranged in a channel extending at least partially around the rotational axis. The cooling system comprises the channel and at least one inlet to the channel arranged at a radially inner portion of the channel seen along a radial extension.
H02K 3/24 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors with channels or ducts for cooling medium between the conductors
H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
The disclosure concerns a battery pack (10) e.g., for a vehicle (2), the battery pack (10) comprising at least one battery module (12), a casing (14) configured to accommodate the at least one battery module (12), and one or more thermal insulation members (16). The battery module (12) comprises a number of battery cells (18), and a heat transfer element (20). Each 5 battery cell (18') is connected to the heat transfer element (20) and the one or more thermal insulation members (16) are connected to the heat transfer element (20). The battery module (12) is mounted in the casing (14) via the one or more thermal insulation members (16).
H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
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Compressor arrangement, turbocharger, combustion engine, and vehicle
A compressor arrangement for a turbocharger is disclosed. The compressor arrangement comprises a compressor housing and a compressor wheel arranged to rotate in the compressor housing. The compressor housing comprises a compressor inlet duct, a ported shroud, and a recirculation channel comprising an inlet arranged downstream of the compressor wheel, an outlet arranged in the compressor inlet duct at a position upstream of ports of the ported shroud, and a valve configured to control the flow of air through the recirculation channel. The compressor arrangement further comprises a wall section protruding into the compressor inlet duct at a position upstream of the outlet of the recirculation channel. The present disclosure further relates to a turbocharger, an internal combustion engine, and a vehicle.
A vehicle structure for impact protection, wherein the vehicle structure is attachable to a main body of a vehicle having a front end and a rear end, wherein the vehicle structure comprises a plurality of sections having a longitudinal extension extending in a longitudinal direction; and a front cover comprising a base. The section of the plurality of sections forms one or more longitudinal compartments. The sections of the plurality of sections are arranged beside one another so as to form a cellular structure. The base of the front cover is configured to be positioned between the front end of the vehicle and the plurality of sections. The front cover covers the plurality of sections and is configured to distribute impact energy to the plurality of sections. A vehicle comprising such a vehicle structure.
A stator (5) for an electric propulsion machine (4) is disclosed, wherein the stator (5) is configured to induce a torque to a rotor (8) of the electric propulsion machine (4) to rotate the rotor (8) around a rotation axis (Ax). The stator (5) comprises a first stator core portion (1), a second stator core portion (2), and a cooling unit (3) positioned between the first and second stator core portions (1, 2) as seen along the rotation axis (Ax). The cooling unit (3) forms a coolant path (P) extending along more than 40% of a circumference of the stator (5). The present disclosure further relates to an electric propulsion machine (4) and a vehicle (20) comprising an electric propulsion machine (4).
An electronically controlled pneumatic parking brake system (305) for a vehicle (100) is described. The system comprises a controller (300), an air supply source (230), and two electropneumatic valves (210, 220). The controller (300) is designed to generate electronic brake signals for activating or deactivating the parking brake (360). The electropneumatic valves (210, 220), connected to the controller (300) and the air supply source (230), func- tion by releasing or applying the brake based on the received signals. If a valve malfunction is detected, the controller (300) controls a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) signal generator (301) to generate a PWM signal, which provides heating to the malfunctioning valves (210, 220), aiming to restore their function by melting ice in the valves (210, 220).
A vehicle door (1) is disclosed comprising a window frame (3), a rail unit (4) attached to a section (s3) of the window frame (3), and a window (5) movably arranged in the window frame (3) in directions (d1, d2) to and from the rail unit (4) between an open position and a closed position. The rail unit (4) comprises a window sealing (6) configured to sealingly abut against the window (5) when the window (5) is in the closed position. The vehicle door (1) further comprises a rear-view arrangement (7) mounted to the rail unit (4). The present disclosure further relates to a vehicle (2) comprising at least one vehicle door (1).
The present disclosure relates to a method for controlling operation of a vehicle. In particular the disclosure relates to adaptive cruise control. According to a first aspect, the disclosure relates a method for controlling operation of a vehicle 1 comprising secondary brakes 13. The method comprises obtaining S1 friction data indicative of friction between a road surface and a tire of the vehicle and determining S2, based on the obtained friction data and based on current operating conditions of the vehicle, braking capacity of the secondary brakes. The method further comprises controlling S4 the vehicle to automatically actuate the secondary brakes, in response to the vehicle reaching a brake actuation distance to a vehicle travelling ahead, wherein the brake actuation distance is based on the estimated braking capacity of the secondary brakes. The disclosure also relates to corresponding control arrangement and computer program, and to a vehicle comprising the control arrangement.
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
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ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED PNEUMATIC PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND A METHOD FOR A CONTROLLER OF A VEHICLE
An electronically controlled pneumatic parking brake system (305) for a vehicle (100) is disclosed. It comprises a controller (300) which generates signals to activate or release the parking brake (360) based on received indications. The system (305) also comprises an air supply source (230) for compressed air, and two electropneumatic valves (210, 220) for engaging and releasing the parking brake (360), respectively. The controller (300) is configured to generate and provide a flush control signal for opening the first electropneumatic valve (210) and the second electropneumatic valve (220), thus allowing compressed air from the air supply source (230) to flow through both valves (210, 220), causing any moisture and/ or particles accumulated in the valves (210, 220) to be evacuated to atmosphere via an exhaust port (250).
A control arrangement and a method for controlling vehicle speed of a vehicle using a cruise control system are provided. The vehicle comprises a power take-off connected to a powertrain of the vehicle. The method comprises a step of, in response to a determination that the power take-off is subjected to a load, predicting future braking torque resulting from the power take-off load. The method further comprises a step of determining a planned driving strategy for an upcoming road section taking into account the predicted future braking torque. The method further comprises controlling the powertrain in accordance with the planned driving strategy, thereby controlling vehicle speed of the vehicle.
The present disclosure relates to determining a following distance, between a vehicle and a vehicle travelling ahead. According to a first aspect, the disclosure relates to a method that comprises obtaining an amount of energy required to propel the vehicle along the upcoming road as a function of following distance to the vehicle travelling ahead and predicting, based on brake actuation performed by the vehicle during a previous time period, one or more driving disadvantages that will be caused by braking along an upcoming road as a function of the following distance. The method further comprises determining the following distance, based on the obtained amount and on the predicted driving disadvantages caused by braking along the upcoming road. The disclosure also relates to a corresponding control arrangement and computer program, and to a vehicle comprising the control arrangement.
A control arrangement and a method for shutting down a combustion engine of a powertrain of a vehicle are disclosed. The vehicle comprises an intake air throttle arranged in an intake pipe of the combustion engine, and at least one auxiliary brake selected from the group consisting of; an exhaust brake and an electrical machine configured to operate as a generator. The method comprises in response to a command for shutdown of the combustion engine, stopping fuel injection to the combustion engine; controlling the intake air throttle so as to reduce the air intake to the combustion engine; and activating the at least one auxiliary brake so as to brake the combustion engine, if not already activated.
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 20/15 - Control strategies specially adapted for achieving a particular effect
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METHOD AND CONTROL ARRANGEMENT FOR STARTING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
The present invention relates to a method (300) for starting an internal combustion engine (101) in an electric hybrid vehicle (100). The method comprises, for at least one first vehicle driving condition, when the internal combustion engine (101) is disconnected from the at least one first drive wheel (111a, 111b), and is to be started when the vehicle (100) is in motion: accelerating (320) the internal combustion engine (101) using drive wheel torque by partially closing the clutch (103) to connect the internal combustion engine (101) to the at least one first drive wheel (111a, 111b), applying (330) a vehicle propelling torque by the electric machine (110) while accelerating the internal combustion engine (101), so as to at least partly compensate for drive wheel torque being used to accelerate the internal combustion engine (101), and commencing (340) fuel injection to start the internal combustion engine (101). The invention also relates to a control arrangement, a computer program, a computer-readable medium and a vehicle comprising a control arrangement.
F02N 5/04 - Starting apparatus having mechanical power storage of inertia type
B60K 6/38 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the driveline clutches
B60W 10/02 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of driveline clutches
B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
B60W 20/40 - Controlling the engagement or disengagement of prime movers, e.g. for transition between prime movers
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Control Device and Method for Controlling a Predictive Cruise Control
A control device and a method for controlling a predictive cruise control of a vehicle. The method comprises, based on an assessment of a traffic situation behind the vehicle and a current set speed, determining a minimum allowable vehicle (v_a). The method further comprises, in response to a determination that the determined minimum allowable speed (v_a) is lower than a currently selected minimum speed threshold (v_min) and a predetermined condition is fulfilled, adjusting the currently selected minimum speed threshold (v_min) to correspond to the determined allowable vehicle speed (v_a). A predictive cruise control and a vehicle, comprising the control device, are also provided, as well as a computer program and a computer-readable medium.
A method of operating a compressed air system of a vehicle is disclosed. The compressed air system comprises a purge valve controllable to an open state to vent air from the compressed air system at a location between an air compressor and an air processing element. The method comprises the step of controlling the purge valve to the open state if data is indicative of at least one of a preceding, an ongoing and an upcoming accumulation of matter in at least one component of the compressed air system and maintaining the purge valve in the open state until the air pressure in the compressed air system declines below a threshold pressure. The present disclosure further relates to a computer program, a computer-readable medium, a control arrangement, a compressed air system, and a vehicle.
A drag-reduction device (10, 11, 12) for a vehicle (1) comprising a first reinforcement zone (53), extending along a first longitudinal side (51) and a second reinforcement zone (54) extending along a second longitudinal side (52). The first and second reinforcement zones (53, 54) comprises unidirectional continuous fibers aligned parallel to a longitudinal axis (A) of the drag-reduction device (10, 11, 12). The drag-reduction device (10, 11, 12) further comprises a plurality of third reinforcement zones (55), spaced-apart from each other along the longitudinal axis (A) of the drag- reduction device (10, 11, 12), each comprising unidirectional continuous fibers aligned transversal to the longitudinal axis (A) of the drag-reduction device (10, 11, 12). A method for producing the drag- reduction device (10, 11, 12), and a vehicle (1) comprising the drag-reduction device are also disclosed.
B29C 70/20 - Fibrous reinforcements only characterised by the structure of fibrous reinforcements using fibres of substantial or continuous length oriented in a single direction, e.g. roving or other parallel fibres
B29C 70/34 - Shaping by lay-up, i.e. applying fibres, tape or broadsheet on a mould, former or coreShaping by spray-up, i.e. spraying of fibres on a mould, former or core and shaping or impregnating by compression
B29C 70/46 - Shaping or impregnating by compression for producing articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using matched moulds, e.g. for deforming sheet moulding compounds [SMC] or prepregs
B29D 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
B62D 35/00 - Vehicle bodies characterised by streamlining
B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
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A METHOD FOR PREPARING AN EXTRINSIC CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
The present disclosure relates to calibration of sensors, and in particular to calibration of sensors on land vehicles. According to a first aspect, the disclosure relates to a method for preparing an extrinsic calibration procedure, the calibration procedure comprising calibrating one or more sensors (11) arranged on a land vehicle (1) by driving a calibration trajectory (40) within a limited area (2). The method comprises generating (S4) a calibration trajectory (40) within boundaries of the limited area (2) such that it includes a set of motion primitives determined to together provide sufficient observability to achieve calibration performance within a certain bounds, while optimizing time efficiency of driving the calibration trajectory and providing (S5) the generated calibration trajectory for the land vehicle to drive during the calibration procedure.
Method (500) performed by an electric vehicle controller (210), in which the vehicle (100) has multiple battery packs (110a, 110b, 110c, 110d), each with its own heating arrangement (230) to individually adjust the respective battery pack temperatures. The method (500) involves detecting when the temperature of the battery packs (110a, 110b, 110c, 110d) falls below a specified lower threshold level. Upon detection, the heating arrangement (230) is allowed to provide heat to a distinct first set (105) of battery packs while being disallowed from providing heat to a separate second set (107) of battery packs. This selective heating strategy occurs when the battery temperature is found to be below the lower threshold level. A corresponding controller (210) and an electric vehicle (100) are also described.
B60L 58/27 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by heating
A power take-off (PTO) (1, 1') is described. The PTO (1) comprises a housing (3, 3') and a number of gear wheels (5) rotatably arranged inside the housing (3, 3'). The housing (3, 3') comprises a main oil inlet (7) arranged for providing oil into the housing (3, 3') for cooling and lubrication of the number of gear wheels (5), and at least one oil outlet (9, 9') having an inlet (6, 6') and being configured for removing the oil from the housing (3, 3'). The oil is transported towards the at least one oil outlet (9, 9') by at least one gear wheel of the number of gear wheels (5) during rotation of the number of gear wheels (9,9'). The housing (3, 3') comprises at least one oil guiding element (11, 11') arranged inside the housing (3, 3') at the at least one oil outlet (9, 9') for guiding the oil transported towards said at least one oil outlet (9, 9') into the at least one oil outlet (9, 9') for removing the oil from the housing (3, 3'). A powertrain (2) and a vehicle (4) are also described.
The disclosure concerns a cab tilting arrangement (6) for tilting a cab (8) of a vehicle (4). The cab tilting arrangement (6) comprising a support structure (23) and an elongated actuator (24). The support structure (23) comprises a first connection portion (26) for being connected to a first vehicle connection part (12) at a chassis (10) of the vehicle (4) and a second connection portion (28) for being connected to a second vehicle connection part (14) at the chassis. The elongated actuator (24) is pivotably connected to the support structure (23) at a pivot joint (44). The elongated actuator (24) comprises a third connection portion (48) for being connected to a third vehicle connection part (16) at the cab (8). Seen in a two- dimensional plane, the first connection portion (26), the second connection portion (28), and the pivot joint (44) are each arranged at one corner of a triangle.
B62D 33/067 - Drivers' cabs movable from one position into at least one other position, e.g. tiltable, pivotable about a vertical axis, displaceable from one side of the vehicle to the other tiltable
B62D 33/07 - Drivers' cabs movable from one position into at least one other position, e.g. tiltable, pivotable about a vertical axis, displaceable from one side of the vehicle to the other tiltable characterised by the device for locking the cab in the tilted or in the driving position
37.
METHOD OF CONTROLLING OPERATION OF A VEHICLE, COMPUTER PROGRAM, COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM, CONTROL ARRANGEMENT, AND VEHICLE
A method (100) of controlling operation of a vehicle (2) is disclosed, wherein the vehicle (2) comprises two or more powertrains (P1, P2, P3) each comprising a power source (m1, m2, m3) configured to provide motive power to the vehicle (2) via wheels (w1, w2, w3) arranged at a respective wheel axle (a1, a2, a3). The method (100) comprises performing (110) a gear 5 shift in a transmission (t1, t2, t3) of one of the two or more powertrains (P1, P2, P3), and controlling (120) the power source (m1, m2, m3) of at least one other powertrain (P1, P2, P3) of the two or more powertrains (P1, P2, P3) to compensate for at least part of an interruption of a wheel torque obtained during the step of performing (110) the gear shift. The present disclosure further relates to a computer program, a computer-readable medium (200), a 10 control arrangement (21), and a vehicle (2).
B60W 30/19 - Improvement of gear change, e.g. by synchronisation or smoothing gear shift
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
B60W 20/10 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand
A method and control arrangement for extrinsic calibration of a vehicle sensor (D2). A reference frame (RF) is located on a first body (3a) of an articulated vehicle (1) and the vehicle sensor (D2) is arranged on a second body (3b) of the articulated vehicle (1), wherein the first body (3a) and the second body (3b) are connected with a coupling (2). The method comprises calibrating (S31) the vehicle sensor (D2) by finding a transformation between the reference frame (RF) and the vehicle sensor (D2) based on first sensor data indicative of a pose of the reference frame (RF) obtained at a plurality of points in time, second sensor data indicative of a pose of the vehicle sensor (D2) obtained at the plurality of points in time, and a model defining an articulation angle (β) between the first body (3a) and the second body (3b).
A method of controlling operation of a vehicle is disclosed, wherein the method comprises the steps of monitoring a wheel slip of the wheels arranged at at least one leading wheel axle, and controlling a wheel torque of the wheels arranged at at least one trailing wheel axle based on the monitored wheel slip, a speed of the vehicle relative to the surface, and the distance/distances between the at least one leading wheel axle and the at least one trailing wheel axle. The present disclosure further relates to a computer program product, a computer readable medium, a control arrangement, and a vehicle.
A method performed by a control arrangement for controlling a vehicle during a downhill start, the vehicle comprising an electric machine configured to propel and/or brake the vehicle and a brake system configured to apply a brake force to the vehicle. The method comprises, following a detection of a downhill start indication, when the vehicle is maintained stationary on an inclined road section by means of a brake force applied by a brake system, controlling the electric machine to apply a brake torque while controlling the brake system to release the applied brake force, and controlling the electric machine to gradually decrease the applied brake torque to control the acceleration of the vehicle when set in motion in a downhill direction on the inclined road section. Hereby, the downhill start is performed in a controlled, safe, and predictable way resulting in an increased comfort and drivability of the vehicle.
An oil system (10) configured to supply oil to a transmission (4) and an electrical machine (3) of a vehicle powertrain is provided. The oil system (10) comprises a mechanical pump (11) configured to transfer oil to a first supply conduit (16) of the oil system (10). The oil system (10) further comprises a second supply conduit (18) configured to supply oil to the transmission (4), and a third supply conduit (20) configured to supply oil to the electrical machine (3). The second and third supply conduits (18, 20) are fluidly connected to the first supply conduit (16). The oil system (10) further comprises a controllable valve (24) configured to control an amount of oil supplied to the electrical machine (3) via the third supply conduit (20) through control of oil pressure distribution between the second supply conduit (18) and the third supply conduit (20). A control device and a method for controlling oil supplied to the electrical machine are also provided.
An apparatus (20) adapted for unwinding of an electrode assembly (1) and separation of layers (2, 3, 4, 5) of the electrode assembly (1). The apparatus (20) comprises a first holder (24) configured to support a wound electrode assembly (1, 6, 8) from which one or more layers (2, 3, 4, 5) are to be separated. The apparatus further comprises a second and a third holder (26, 28), each configured to create a pulling force in a respective layer (2, 4) of the electrode assembly (1) to thereby unwind the electrode assembly from the first holder (24) and to wind up said respective layer (2, 4). The apparatus also comprises a plurality of rotatably arranged separation rollers (36, 37, 38, 39) configured to separate adjacent layers of the electrode assembly from each other as a result of the pulling forces created by the second and third holders (26, 28). A method for separating layers of an electrode assembly using the apparatus, and a method for post-mortem analysis are also described.
B65H 18/10 - Mechanisms in which power is applied to web-roll spindle
B65H 23/18 - Registering, tensioning, smoothing, or guiding webs longitudinally by controlling or regulating the web-advancing mechanism, e.g. mechanism acting on the running web
B65H 26/02 - Warning or safety devices, e.g. automatic fault detectors, stop-motions, for web-advancing mechanisms responsive to presence of irregularities in running webs
G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
H01M 10/54 - Reclaiming serviceable parts of waste accumulators
43.
METHOD FOR MONITORING A CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM OF A COMBUSTION ENGINE
The present application relates to a method for monitoring crankcase ventilation system (18) of a combustion engine (12), which crankcase ventilation system (18) comprises a conduit (20) between an engine crankcase (16) and an inlet (22) for combustion air, a first sensor arrangement (40) comprising a pressure sensor arranged at a first position in said air inlet (22), a second sensor arrangement (42) comprising a pressure sensor arranged at a first position in said conduit (20), and a flow restriction (44) configured to introduce a pre-determined pressure drop in said conduit (20) downstream of said second pressure sensor arrangement (42), the method comprising the steps of obtaining pressure data from said first and second pressure sensor arrangements (40, 42), calculating the flow of crankcase ventilation gases in said conduit (20) based on the pressure data and said flow restriction, and comparing said calculated flow with pre-obtained data regarding expected crankcase ventilation gas flows, wherein, if a calculated flow does not correspond to expected crankcase ventilation gas flows, determining that the crankcase ventilation system is mal-functioning and providing information that the crankcase ventilation system is mal-functioning.
The disclosure concerns supplying fuel to an Internal combustion engine (4) from a tank (8) containing LNG. A fuel supply system (6) comprises the tank (8), a first conduit (10) for vaporous fuel connected to the fuel tank (8), a second conduit (12) for liquid fuel connected to the fuel tank (8), a first heat exchanger (14) for heat exchange between the fuel and a coolant of the engine (4), a second heat exchanger (16) for heat exchange between gaseous fuel and stored fuel arranged in the fuel tank (8). There is provided for opening the first conduit (10) and optionally closing the second conduit (12), such that only vaporous fuel is admitted to an inlet (24) of the first heat exchanger (14), closing an inlet (27) of the second heat exchanger (16) for bypassing the second heat exchanger (16), and conducting gaseous fuel from the first heat exchanger (14) towards the engine (4).
A method is disclosed for changing an activation state of a power take-off (PTO) in a vehicle, where the activation state corresponds to either an activated state, where the PTO transfers a torque between the vehicle's power source for propelling the vehicle and an auxiliary load, or a deactivated state, where no torque is transferred by the PTO between the power source and the auxiliary load. The activation state of the PTO is changed by engaging or disengaging a clutch of the PTO. The method comprising, when the power source is connected to drive wheels of the vehicle, and the activation state of the PTO is to be changed, controlling the clutch to control a rate of change of torque transferred between the power source and the auxiliary load during the change of the activation state of the PTO based on at least one current operating condition of the vehicle.
A method is provided for controlling a speed of a vehicle using a Pulse and Glide (PnG) operation whereby the speed of the vehicle is controlled about a reference speed. The PnG operation comprises a pulse-phase during which the speed of the vehicle is increased to a first speed, higher than the reference speed, followed by a glide-phase during which the speed of the vehicle is allowed to decrease to a second speed, lower than the reference speed. When the PnG operation is being carried out and a speed reduction operation is commenced to decrease the speed lower than the reference speed, the method comprises adjusting the PnG operation such that the speed reduction to the decreased speed is carried out immediately following a speed increase in the pulse-phase to at least the first speed, wherein no propulsive torque is applied during the speed decrease.
A method is provided for controlling a speed of a vehicle, using a Pulse and Glide (PnG) operation, whereby the speed of the vehicle is controlled about a reference speed. The PnG operation comprises a pulse-phase during which the speed of the vehicle is increased to a first speed, higher than the reference speed, followed by a glide-phase during which the speed of the vehicle is allowed to decrease to a second speed, lower than the reference speed. The method is performed when the PnG operation is to be carried out and when a speed increase to an increased speed, higher than the reference speed, is to be commenced during the PnG operation. The method comprises adjusting the PnG operation such that the speed increase to the increased speed, is carried out by accelerating the vehicle immediately following a speed decrease in the glide-phase to at least the second speed.
A coolant tank (1, 1') for a battery module (3, 3') is disclosed, wherein the coolant tank (1, 1') is configured to accommodate coolant in an inner volume (V, V') delimited by a number of wall segments (w1 - w6, w1' - w6') of the coolant tank (1, 1'), wherein one wall segment (w1, w1') of the number of wall segments (w1 - w6, w1' - w6') forms a number of recessed formations (4, 4') each comprising an outer surface (6, 6') delimiting the inner volume (V, V') of the coolant tank (1, 1') and an inner surface (5, 5') delimiting a cell compartment (7, 7') for accommodating a battery cell (8, 8'). The present disclosure further relates to a battery module (3, 3'), a battery pack (10), and a vehicle (2).
The disclosure concerns a coupling arrangement (8), comprising an input shaft (12) and an output shaft (14), the input and output shafts (12, 14) being aligned along a rotational axis (28), a rotor (30) of an electric machine (6) being arranged concentrically with the rotational axis (28), a sleeve-shaped first piston (36), a sleeve-shaped second piston (38), a first coupling sleeve (40) connected to the first piston (36) and arranged to releasably couple the input shaft (12) to the output shaft (14), a second coupling sleeve (42) connected to the second piston (38) and arranged to releasably couple the rotor (30) of the electric machine (6) to the output shaft (14), and a fixed section (44) arranged between the first and second pistons (36, 38). The first and second pistons are double acting pistons arranged to be displaced in relation to the fixed section.
F16D 25/08 - Fluid-actuated clutches with fluid-actuated member not rotating with a clutching member
F16D 11/10 - Clutches in which the members have interengaging parts actuated by moving a non-rotating part axially with clutching members movable only axially
B60K 6/387 - Actuated clutches, i.e. clutches engaged or disengaged by electric, hydraulic or mechanical actuating means
50.
METHOD AND PROCESSING ARRANGEMENT FOR CONTROLLING A PERMISSION TO CRANK AN ENGINE
A method (500) for controlling a permission to crank an engine (101) is presented, where the engine is configured to be provided with a gas fuel by a gas fuel system (200) comprising: - one or more controllable valves (211) arranged to provide the fuel to at least one regulator (230) at an upstream pressure (P2); - the at least one regulator (230) arranged to regulate the upstream pressure (P2) of the fuel down to a lower working pressure (P3); - at least one upstream pressure sensor (250); and - a low pressure valve (260) arranged downstream of the at least one regulator (230). The method (500) comprises: - closing (s504) the low pressure valve (260); - controlling (s506) at least one of the one or more controllable valves (211) such that the gas fuel system (200) is pressurized upstream of the low pressure valve (260); - closing (s508) the one or more controllable valves (211); 15 - monitoring (s510), by usage of the at least one upstream pressure sensor (250), a stability of the upstream pressure (P2); and - controlling (s512) a permission to crank the engine (101) based on the monitored stability.
F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
F02D 19/02 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with gaseous fuels
F02D 41/06 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions for engine starting or warming up
F02M 21/02 - Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels
51.
METHOD AND PROCESSING ARRANGEMENT FOR CONTROLLING A PERMISSION TO CRANK AN ENGINE
A method (500) for controlling a permission to crank an engine (101) is presented, where the engine is configured to be provided with a gas fuel by a gas fuel system (200) comprising: • - one or more controllable valves (211) arranged to provide the fuel to at least one regulator (230) at an upstream pressure (P2); • - the at least one regulator (230) arranged to regulate the upstream pressure (P2) of the fuel down to a lower working pressure (P3); • - a low pressure valve (260) arranged downstream of the at least one regulator (230); and • - at least one working pressure sensor (280) arranged at the engine (101). The method (500) comprises: • - closing (s540) the low pressure valve (260); • - controlling (s542) at least one of the one or more controllable valves (211) such that the gas fuel system (200) is pressurized upstream of the low pressure valve (260); • - opening (s544) the low pressure valve (260); • - monitoring (s546), by use of the at least one working pressure sensor (280), an increase of the working pressure (AP3) after the opening (s544) of the low pressure valve (260); and • - controlling (s548) a permission to crank the engine (101) based on the monitored increase of the working pressure (AP3).
F02D 19/02 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with gaseous fuels
F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
F02D 41/06 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions for engine starting or warming up
F02D 41/22 - Safety or indicating devices for abnormal conditions
52.
CALIBRATION OF VEHICLE SENSOR USING COLLOCATED MOTION SENSOR
A method for extrinsic calibration of a vehicle sensor (10) arranged on a vehicle (1), comprising calibrating (S3) the vehicle sensor (10) based on angular velocity (ω(ms1)) and linear acceleration (f(ms1) of a first motion sensor (ms1) collocated with the vehicle sensor (10), angular velocity (ω(ms2)) and linear acceleration (f(ms2)) of a second motion sensor (ms2) having a known pose in a reference frame of the vehicle (1), and an assumption that as angular velocity of a rigid body is the same at all points of said rigid body, angular velocity of the first motion sensor (ms1) and the second motion sensor (ms2) are the same when the orientations of the first motion sensor (ms1) and of the second motion sensor (ms2) are the same. The disclosure also relates to a system and a vehicle.
A vehicle (2) is disclosed comprising a main frame (1), a subframe (3), and a first bracket (b1, b1'). The main frame (1) comprises a first elongated main frame member (m1) being elongated in a longitudinal direction (ld) of the vehicle (2) and the subframe (3) comprises a first subframe member (s1, s1') attached to the first elongated main frame member (m1) via 5 the first bracket (b1, b1'). The first bracket (b1, b1') comprises a mounting portion (9, 9') for mounting a further vehicle arrangement (5) to first bracket (b1, b1').
B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
The present application relates to a device for evacuating unwanted matter from an enclosure (16) of a battery pack (14) arranged in a vehicle (10), which vehicle (10) is provided with at least one pressurized air tank (18), wherein the device comprises a conduit (20. 20') connected to the at least one air tank (18) as well as to the (16) enclosure of the battery pack; a first valve (22) provided in said conduit (20, 20') for opening and closing a passage between said at least one air tank (18) and the interior of said enclosure (16); a second valve (28) provided in said enclosure (16) for opening and closing an outlet from said enclosure (16), wherein, when said first valve (22) is opened, pressurized air enters said enclosure (16), causing unwanted matter to exit through said second valve (28), and at least one sensor (32, 36) provided in said enclosure (16), which at least one sensor (32, 36) is capable of detecting unwanted matter inside said enclosure (16), and operably connected to said first valve (22) for opening said first valve (22) when unwanted matter is detected.
H01M 10/52 - Removing gases inside the secondary cell, e.g. by absorption
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H01M 50/141 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings for protecting against damage caused by external factors for protecting against humidity
H01M 50/24 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries from their environment, e.g. from corrosion
55.
Control Device and Method for Controlling Traveling Speed of a Vehicle
A control device and a method for controlling traveling speed of a vehicle for the purpose of maintaining a vehicle speed equal to or lower than a pre-set downhill speed (vdh-set). The method comprises simulating a vehicle speed profile for an upcoming road section if braking at a pre-identified power level (P1, P2, P3) would currently be requested, thereby obtaining a predicted maximum vehicle speed (vP1,max, vP2,max, vP3,max) and a predicted time until a vehicle speed equal to or within a pre-selected interval (Idh) of the pre-set downhill speed is reached. The method further comprises, if the predicted maximum vehicle speed is equal to or below the pre-set downhill speed (vdh-set) and the predicted time is below a preselected threshold time limit, requesting braking at the pre-identified power level or at an adjusted power level.
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
A method and a control arrangement for determining the status of a primary fluid tank or one or more secondary fluid tanks, each of the fluid tanks being arranged to contain a fluid or a mixture of fluids available in liquefied form and vaporised form and be connected to a second pressurized fluid conduit arrangement. The control arrangement determines a pressure drop (Δp) associated with the fluid flow through the second pressurized fluid conduit arrangement. When the pressure drop (Δp) exceeds a threshold, the control arrangement blocks the fluid flow from one of the fluid tanks to the second pressurized fluid conduit arrangement. Based on a subsequently determined pressure drop (Δp), the control arrangement determines whether said one of the primary and secondary fluid tanks is empty of liquefied fluid.
A vehicle driving assembly is disclosed comprising an axle beam and a propulsion unit. The axle beam comprises a mounting section comprising a cavity with an opening facing in a direction perpendicular to an axial direction of the axle beam. The cavity accommodates a portion of the propulsion unit protruding into the cavity via the opening. The propulsion unit is attached to the mounting section of the axle beam with a number of fastening elements arranged at a first mounting interface and at a second mounting interface arranged at a respective side of an axial plane extending through a respective rotation axis of at least two opposing ground engaging wheels of the axle beam. The present disclosure further relates to a vehicle comprising a vehicle driving assembly.
B60K 17/02 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of clutch
B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
B60K 17/08 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing of change-speed gearing of mechanical type
58.
METHOD OF OPERATING AN AIR SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENT, COMPUTER PROGRAM, COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM, CONTROL ARRANGEMENT, AND VEHICLE
A method (100) of operating an air suspension arrangement (1) of a vehicle (2) is disclosed, wherein the vehicle (2) comprises a cargo unit (5) configured to accommodate cargo. The air suspension arrangement (1) comprises a number of air suspension members (6, 6') having a controllable pressure for adjusting a chassis height of a chassis (4) of the vehicle (2). The method (100) comprises the step of, upon receipt of a cargo unloading demand, lowering (120) the chassis height to a minimum chassis height position by reducing the pressure of a number of air suspension members (6, 6') to a set pressure level, wherein the set pressure level is adapted to cause the chassis (4) to assume a raised position when the cargo is unloaded from the cargo unit (5). The present disclosure further relates to a computer program, a computer-readable medium (200), a control arrangement (21), and a vehicle (2).
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 17/017 - 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 characterised by their use when the vehicle is stationary, e.g. during loading, engine start-up or switch-off
B60P 1/04 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with a tipping movement of load supporting or containing element
59.
METHOD AND CONTROL ARRANGEMENT FOR LIMITING A SPEED REDUCTION OF A VEHICLE; VEHICLE, COMPUTER PROGRAM AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM RELATED TO THE METHOD
The invention relates to a method and a control arrangement for controlling a speed of a vehicle in an upcoming road section comprising a road crest. The method comprises: determining a speed reduction to be performed before reaching the road crest based on at least a gradient of a downhill slope following the road crest; determining whether the upcoming road section has a single lane or multiple lanes; controlling the speed of the vehicle in the upcoming road section based on the speed reduction and based on whether the upcoming road section has a single lane or multiple lanes, wherein the speed reduction is limited when the upcoming road section has a single lane compared to when the upcoming road section has multiple lanes. In some embodiments, the speed reduction of the vehicle is limited in situations when there is a risk of queues building up behind the vehicle.
An electric drive axle assembly (10) comprising an electrical machine (12) and a transmission assembly (14) configured to, when the electric drive axle assembly (10) is arranged in a vehicle (1), transmit driving power from the electrical machine (12) to at least one drive wheel (2) of said vehicle (1) via a drive shaft (20) of the transmission assembly (14). The transmission assembly (14) comprises a final gear wheel pair (28) comprising a final gear wheel (28b) arranged on the drive shaft (20). The transmission assembly (14) further comprises a lubrication system (15) comprising an oil sump (16) and a supply system (17) configured to supply oil from the oil sump (16) to one or more constituent components of the electric drive axle assembly (10). The lubrication system (15) further comprises a reservoir arrangement (30) arranged so as to enclose a lower portion of the final gear wheel (28b).
A control device (100) and a method for controlling a look‐ahead cruise control (20) of a vehicle (1) are provided. The method comprises determining (S101) a first value of a parameter representing estimated propulsion energy consumption by the vehicle (1) for an upcoming road section based on a first set of control values defining allowable vehicle speed interval, said first set of control values constituting a currently selected set of control values and representing a first estimated vehicle speed profile (31). The method further comprises determining (S102) a second value of the parameter based on a second set of control values defining allowable vehicle speed interval, said second set of control values representing a second estimated vehicle speed profile (32). A first cost variable value (33) is determined based on a difference between the determined first and second values of the parameter and presented to a driver of the vehicle. The method also comprises enabling (S106) the driver to request adjustment of the currently selected set of control values of the look‐ahead cruise control (20) to the second set of control values.
A method includes initiating a low engine-out NOx (LEON) mode by controlling a component of a vehicle having an aftertreatment system to decrease an instantaneous engine-out NOx (EONOx) amount. The method also includes comparing a temperature of the aftertreatment system to a threshold temperature. The method also includes responsive to determining that the temperature of the aftertreatment system exceeds the threshold temperature, disengaging the LEON mode. The method also includes responsive to determining that the temperature of the aftertreatment system is below the threshold temperature, comparing a NOx value to a NOx value threshold. The method also includes disengaging the LEON mode responsive to determining that the NOx value exceeds the NOx value threshold.
F02D 41/02 - Circuit arrangements for generating control signals
F01N 3/023 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters using means for regenerating the filters, e.g. by burning trapped particles
F01N 3/08 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F01N 9/00 - Electrical control of exhaust gas treating apparatus
F01N 11/00 - Monitoring or diagnostic devices for exhaust-gas treatment apparatus
A method of controlling inlet valves and exhaust valves of a cylinder of an internal combustion engine to obtain an engine braking effect is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of preventing at least one exhaust valve of the cylinder from closing completely during a plurality of successive intake, compression, expansion, and exhaust strokes of the cylinder, phase shifting control of at least one exhaust valve and regulating the amount of air being pumped through the cylinder by phase shifting control of at least one inlet valve of the cylinder. The present disclosure further relates to a computer program, a computer-readable medium, a control arrangement, an internal combustion engine, and a vehicle comprising an internal combustion engine.
F02D 13/02 - Controlling the engine output power by varying inlet or exhaust valve operating characteristics, e.g. timing during engine operation
F02D 13/04 - Controlling the engine output power by varying inlet or exhaust valve operating characteristics, e.g. timing during engine operation using engine as brake
64.
METHOD, CONTROLLER AND SYSTEM FOR HANDLING ISOLATION FAULTS IN BATTERY OPERATED SYSTEM
The present application relates to a method of handling isolation faults in a battery operated high voltage electric system for propelling a vehicle, the system comprising a plurality of propulsion battery packs (12) and at least one electric machine (16) connected to said plurality of propulsion battery packs, the method comprising the steps of performing isolation measurement of the system when in operation, if an isolation fault is detected in the system, then disconnecting all propulsion battery packs; measuring isolation resistance between a plus side of each battery pack and ground and measuring isolation resistance between a minus side of each battery pack and ground; if the measured resistance in a battery pack is above a pre¬ determined value, re-connecting that battery pack, and if the measured resistance is below a pre-determined value in a battery pack, maintaining that battery pack disconnected. The application also relates to a controller and a high voltage electric system for a vehicle.
B60L 58/18 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules
G01R 27/02 - Measuring real or complex resistance, reactance, impedance, or other two-pole characteristics derived therefrom, e.g. time constant
65.
METHOD AND CIRCUITRY FOR CONTROLLING DISCHARGE OF A SOLENOID VALVE
The disclosure proposes a method for controlling discharge of a solenoid valve arranged in a vehicle, wherein the solenoid valve comprises an inductor and a plunger arranged to be moved by the inductor from a hold position to a rest position, whereby the solenoid valve is opened or closed. The method comprises stepwise discharging the inductor by discharging the inductor at a slow decay rate during an operating time period during which a final part of a movement of the plunger from the hold position to the rest position takes place. The method further comprises discharging the inductor at a fast decay rate during at least one other time period, wherein the plunger is stagnant during at least a part of said other time period, wherein the fast decay rate is faster than the slow decay rate.
A method (100) of estimating an operational aspect of an internal combustion engine (10) is disclosed, wherein the engine (10) comprises a crankcase (4) enclosing at least part of a crankcase volume (V), a crankcase ventilation outlet (1) connected to the crankcase volume (V), and a gas cleaning assembly (6) comprising an oil separator unit (7) and a pump unit (8) configured to pump gas from the crankcase volume (V) to the oil separator unit (7) via the crankcase ventilation outlet (1). The method (100) comprises the steps of obtaining (110) data indicative of a pumping rate of gas pumped by the pump unit (8) and estimating (120) the flow rate of gas through the crankcase ventilation outlet (1) based on the data. The present disclosure further relates to a computer program, a computer-readable medium (200), a control arrangement (21), an internal combustion engine (10), and a vehicle (2).
A method is disclosed for controlling flow of electrical energy between electrical energy repositories each coupled to a respective internal load and a power grid, the method comprising charging the electrical energy repositories based on a set of parameters using energy drawn from the power grid to charge the electrical energy repositories, to a respective first threshold level of energy indicated by the set of parameters, controlling a flow of energy to the power grid using the set of parameters, wherein energy is drawn from any of the electrical energy repositories in a first period between a respective first time, indicative of when the respective first threshold level of energy is reached, and a respective second time, indicative of when energy is expected to be drawn from the one or more electrical energy repositories to the respective internal load, wherein the set of parameters is determined using a trained model.
Disclosed is a method performed by a control arrangement for controlling a speed of a first vehicle comprising a plurality of brake systems configured to provide brake power for braking the vehicle. The method comprises, when a downhill road section is to be travelled, and when a second vehicle is travelling in front of the first vehicle predicting a plurality of minimum distances corresponding to different brake powers to be applied by at least one of the plurality of brake systems when approaching and/or travelling the downhill road section, each minimum distance constituting a resulting minimum distance to the second vehicle. The method further comprises applying, by at least one of the plurality of brake systems, a brake power corresponding to the brake power to be applied to obtain the minimum distance of the plurality of minimum distances such that at least a predetermined minimum distance to the second vehicle is maintained when approaching and/or travelling the downhill road section.
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
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 8/171 - 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
A system for braking a vehicle is provided. The system comprises a powertrain comprising an electric machine arranged to propel the vehicle and a transmission arranged to transfer power between the electric machine and the driving wheels of the vehicle. The system further comprises a resistor device arranged to dissipate electric energy generated by the electric machine during braking of the vehicle, and an airflow generating device arranged to generate an airflow over the resistor device. The airflow generating device is arranged to be mechanically driven by the powertrain so as to generate said airflow. By (mechanically) driving the airflow generating device by means of the powertrain, the airflow generating device does not need its own motor, thereby making the system less complex. Further, the driving of the airflow generating device by means of the powertrain will consume energy itself, contributing to braking the vehicle.
B60K 17/08 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing of change-speed gearing of mechanical type
B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
B60W 10/196 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems acting within the driveline, e.g. retarders
B60W 10/30 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of auxiliary equipment, e.g. air-conditioning compressors or oil pumps
B60W 30/188 - Controlling power parameters of the driveline, e.g. determining the required power
B60L 7/22 - Dynamic electric resistor braking, combined with dynamic electric regenerative braking
A shelving system comprising at least one guide track and at least one shelf assembly, the guide track and shelf assembly comprising mutually interacting means to provide for the shelf assembly being carried by the guide track while carrying a load. The guide track provides for a displacement of the shelf assembly along the guide track while carrying the shelf assembly, and allow releasably fixing the shelf assembly to a plurality of different positions along the at least one guide track. The shelf assembly comprises at least two displacement elements for displacing the shelf assembly along the guide track, and the displacement is effectuated by an actuator controlling a motion of the displacement elements. Following release from a first position along the at least one guide track and displacement to a second position along the guide track, the shelf assembly is releasably fixed at the second position.
B60P 1/34 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with a tipping movement of load supporting or containing element in combination with another movement of the element the other movement being raising or lowering
71.
EXHAUST TREATMENT SYSTEM, METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF AN EXHAUST STREAM AND CONTROL SYSTEM THEREFORE
An exhaust treatment system (250, 350) arranged for treatment of an exhaust stream (203, 303) resulting from a combustion in a combustion engine (201, 301) is presented. The exhaust treatment system (250, 350) comprises at least one fiber structure (280a-d, 380a-d) arranged downstream of an evaporation arrangement to interact with particles in the exhaust stream (203, 303). These particles are created by one or more of the supply of the additive into the exhaust stream and a transformation of the additive when flowing through the exhaust treatment system. The at least one fiber structure (280a-d, 380a-d) has a fiber to volume ratio F/V in an interval of 40% to 90%, such that: -- the particles are caused to interact with the at least one fiber structure (280a-d, 380a-d), thereby being at least partly captured and removed from the exhaust stream (203, 303); and -- accumulation of soot and ash created by the combustion, which would affect the interaction of the at least one fiber structure (280a-d, 380a-d) and the particles, is at least partly avoided.
F01N 3/022 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters characterised by specially adapted filtering structure, e.g. honeycomb, mesh or fibrous
B01D 53/94 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases of engine exhaust gases by catalytic processes
F01N 3/24 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by constructional aspects of converting apparatus
A coupling arrangement is presented, which comprises: - a first input shaft (310a) coupled to a first component (R/211; S/212; C/213) of a planetary gear (210); - a second input shaft (310b) coupled to a second component (R/211; S/212; C/213) of the planetary gear; - an output shaft (320); and - a sleeve (330) arranged to interact with a third component (R/211; S/212; C/213) of the planetary gear, and arranged to be movable between a first (337) and a second (338) position, the sleeve comprising: - a second spline arrangement (332) arranged to interact with a shaft spline arrangement (321 ) arranged at a first end (322) of the output shaft, where the second spline arrangement and the shaft spline arrangement are both spiral splines; wherein: - the sleeve is by the interaction arranged to be moved towards the first position when the output shaft rotates in a first direction relative to the sleeve, where the first component, the second component and the third component are unlocked in relation to each other when the sleeve is in the first position, such that the planetary gear is functionally utilized to couple the first and second input shafts to the output shaft; and - the sleeve is by the interaction arranged to be moved towards the second position when the output shaft rotates in a second direction relative to the sleeve, being opposite to the first direction, where the sleeve locks two of the first component, the second component and the third component together when the sleeve is in the second position, such that the first input shaft, the second input shaft and the output shaft corotate.
F16D 11/10 - Clutches in which the members have interengaging parts actuated by moving a non-rotating part axially with clutching members movable only axially
B60K 6/365 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the transmission gearings with the gears having orbital motion
B60K 6/387 - Actuated clutches, i.e. clutches engaged or disengaged by electric, hydraulic or mechanical actuating means
A transmission arrangement (200) including a first planetary gear (210), including a first ring gear (R1/211), a first sun gear (R1/212), and a first planet gear carrier (C1/213), and a second planetary gear (220), including a second ring gear (R2/221), a second sun gear (S2/222), and a second planet gear carrier (C2/223). A first electrical machine (101) is coupled to the first ring gear, the first sun gear is coupled to the second ring gear, the second electrical machine (102) is coupled to the second sun gear, and the second planet gear carrier is coupled to the at least one drive wheel. The transmission arrangement includes a first freewheel arrangement (231) and a second freewheel arrangement (232) arranged such that: -- when a first rotation direction of the first ring gear is provided: --- the first freewheel arrangement locks the first planet gear carrier against rotation; and --- the second freewheel arrangement allows the first ring gear and the first sun gear to rotate in relation to the first planet gear carrier; and -- when a second opposite rotation direction of the first ring gear is provided: --- the first freewheel arrangement allows the first planet gear carrier to rotate; and --- the second freewheel arrangement locks the first planet gear carrier to one of the first ring gear and the first sun gear.
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
B60K 6/365 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the transmission gearings with the gears having orbital motion
B60K 6/383 - One-way clutches or freewheel devices
B60K 6/387 - Actuated clutches, i.e. clutches engaged or disengaged by electric, hydraulic or mechanical actuating means
74.
A TRANSMISSION ARRANGEMENT AND CONTROL OF THE TRANSMISSION ARRANGEMENT
A transmission arrangement including a first planetary gear, including a first ring gear, a first sun gear, and a first planet gear carrier, and a second planetary gear, including a second ring gear, a second sun gear, and a second planet gear carrier. A first electrical machine is coupled to the first sun gear, the first ring gear is coupled to the second sun gear, the second electrical machine is coupled to the second ring gear, and the second planet gear carrier is coupled to the at least one drive wheel. The transmission arrangement includes a first freewheel arrangement and a second freewheel arrangement arranged such that: -- when a first rotation direction of the first sun gear is provided: --- the first freewheel arrangement locks the first planet gear carrier against rotation; and --- the second freewheel arrangement allows the first ring gear and the first sun gear to rotate in relation to the first planet gear carrier; and -- when a second opposite rotation direction of the first sun gear is provided: --- the second freewheel arrangement locks the first planet gear carrier to one of the first ring gear and the first sun gear; and --- the first freewheel arrangement allows the first planet gear carrier to rotate.
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
B60K 6/365 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the transmission gearings with the gears having orbital motion
B60K 6/383 - One-way clutches or freewheel devices
B60K 6/387 - Actuated clutches, i.e. clutches engaged or disengaged by electric, hydraulic or mechanical actuating means
B60K 6/40 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the assembly or relative disposition of components
75.
BATTERY MODULE, BATTERY PACK, VEHICLE, TEMPERATURE CONTROL ARRANGEMENT, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE OF BATTERY CELLS
A battery module (1) is disclosed comprising a module casing (3), a plurality of battery cells (c1 - c11) arranged in the module casing (3), and at least one pad assembly (5) interposed between two adjacent battery cells (c1, c2). The pad assembly (5) comprises a first pad (p1) configured to shrink to obtain a reduced thickness (t1') when the temperature (T) of the first pad (p1) is increased above a threshold temperature (Th). The threshold temperature (Th) is lower than an upper safety temperature limit (TL) of the plurality of battery cells (c1 - c11). The present disclosure further relates to a battery pack (10), a vehicle (20), a temperature control arrangement (21), a method (100) of controlling the temperature (T) of a plurality of battery cells (c1 - c11) of a battery module (1), a computer program, and a computer- readable medium (200).
H01M 50/293 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by the material
76.
EXHAUST TREATMENT SYSTEM, METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF AN EXHAUST STREAM AND CONTROL SYSTEM THEREFORE
An exhaust treatment system (250, 350) arranged for treatment of an exhaust stream (203, 303) resulting from a combustion in a combustion engine (201, 301) is presented. The exhaust treatment system comprises at least one filter structure (280a-e, 380a-e) arranged downstream of a dosing arrangement (270, 372) to 5 interact with particles in the exhaust stream (203, 303). These particles are created by one or more of the supply of the additive into the exhaust stream (203, 303) and a transformation of the additive when flowing through the exhaust treatment system (250, 350). The at least one filter structure (280a-e, 380a-e) has a cross section area A in inches2 and a length L in inches resulting in an area to length ratio A/L having a 10 value of at least 17 inches; A/L≥17 inches, and has an opening degree such that: -- the particles are caused to interact with the at least one filter structure (280a-e, 380a-e), thereby being at least partly captured and removed from the exhaust stream; and -- accumulation of soot and ash created by the combustion, which would affect the 15 interaction of the at least one filter structure (280a-e, 380a-e) and the particles, is at least partly avoided.
F01N 3/022 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters characterised by specially adapted filtering structure, e.g. honeycomb, mesh or fibrous
B01D 53/94 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases of engine exhaust gases by catalytic processes
F01N 3/24 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by constructional aspects of converting apparatus
An exhaust treatment system (250, 350) comprising a reduction catalyst arrangement (220, 320) arranged downstream of a dosing arrangement (270, 372). The reduction catalyst arrangement comprising a first selective catalytic reduction catalyst (221, 321) followed downstream of a second selective catalytic reduction catalyst (222,322); wherein - the first selective catalytic reduction catalyst (221, 321) has an opening degree such that particles in the exhaust stream are caused to interact with the first selective catalytic reduction catalyst, whereby: - the particles are at least partly captured and removed by the first selective catalytic reduction catalyst; and - accumulation of soot and ash is at least partly avoided.
F01N 3/035 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters in combination with other devices with catalytic reactors
F01N 13/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features
78.
A TRANSMISSION ARRANGEMENT AND CONTROL OF THE TRANSMISSION ARRANGEMENT
A transmission arrangement including a first planetary gear, including a first ring gear, a first sun gear, and a first planet gear carrier, and a second planetary gear, including a second ring gear, a second sun gear, and a second planet gear carrier. A first electrical machine is coupled to the first sun gear, the first ring gear is coupled to 5 the second ring gear, the second electrical machine is coupled to the second sun gear, and the second planet gear carrier is coupled to the at least one drive wheel. The transmission arrangement includes a first freewheel arrangement and a second freewheel arrangement arranged such that: -- when a first rotation direction of the first sun gear is provided: --- the first freewheel arrangement locks the first planet gear carrier against rotation; and --- the second freewheel arrangement allows the first ring gear and the first sun gear to rotate in relation to the first planet gear carrier; and -- when a second opposite rotation direction of the first sun gear is provided: --- the second freewheel arrangement locks the first planet gear carrier to one of the first ring gear and the first sun gear; and --- the first freewheel arrangement allows the first planet gear carrier to rotate.
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
B60K 6/365 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the transmission gearings with the gears having orbital motion
B60K 6/383 - One-way clutches or freewheel devices
B60K 6/387 - Actuated clutches, i.e. clutches engaged or disengaged by electric, hydraulic or mechanical actuating means
B60K 6/40 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the assembly or relative disposition of components
79.
A TRANSMISSION ARRANGEMENT AND CONTROL OF THE TRANSMISSION ARRANGEMENT
A transmission arrangement (200) including a first planetary gear (210), including a first ring gear (R1/211), a first sun gear (S1/212), and a first planet gear carrier (C1/213), and a second planetary gear (220), including a second ring gear (R2/221), a second sun gear (S2/222), and a second planet gear carrier (C2/223). A first electrical machine (101) is coupled to the first ring gear, the first sun gear is coupled to the second sun gear, the second electrical machine (102) is coupled to the second ring gear, and the second planet gear carrier is coupled to the at least one drive wheel. The transmission arrangement includes a first freewheel arrangement (231) and a second freewheel arrangement (232) arranged such that: -- when a first rotation direction of the first ring gear is provided: --- the first freewheel arrangement locks the first planet gear carrier against rotation; and --- the second freewheel arrangement allows the first ring gear and the first sun gear to rotate in relation to the first planet gear carrier; and -- when a second opposite rotation direction of the first ring gear is provided: --- the first freewheel arrangement allows the first planet gear carrier to rotate; and --- the second freewheel arrangement locks the first planet gear carrier to one of the first ring gear and the first sun gear.
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
B60K 6/365 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the transmission gearings with the gears having orbital motion
B60K 6/383 - One-way clutches or freewheel devices
B60K 6/387 - Actuated clutches, i.e. clutches engaged or disengaged by electric, hydraulic or mechanical actuating means
A coupling arrangement is presented. The coupling arrangement comprises: - a first shaft (410); - a second shaft (420); and - a sleeve (430) comprising: -- a first spline arrangement (431) arranged to interact with a first shaft spline arrangement (411) of the first shaft, where the first spline arrangement and the first shaft spline arrangement both comprise spiral splines; wherein - the sleeve is arranged to be: -- interacting with the first shaft; -- engaged with the second shaft; and -- movable between a first (437) and a second (438) position; wherein: - the sleeve is arranged to be moved towards the first position by the interaction when the first shaft rotates in a first direction relative to the sleeve, where the second shaft, via the sleeve, is engaged with the first shaft, but is disengaged from at least one component (443), when the sleeve is in the first position; and - the sleeve is arranged to be moved towards the second position by the interaction when the first shaft rotates in a second direction relative to the sleeve, where the second shaft, via the sleeve, is engaged with both the first shaft and the at least one component when the sleeve is in the second position.
F16D 11/10 - Clutches in which the members have interengaging parts actuated by moving a non-rotating part axially with clutching members movable only axially
The invention is related to a battery cell module comprising two end battery cells and a number of intermediate battery cells arranged between the two end battery cells to form a row of battery cells. At least one of the two end battery cells is electrically coupled in parallel with at least one intermediate battery cell, allowing state-of-charge of the parallel coupled battery cells to be balanced. Thereby, achieving an improved balancing which can reduce uneven aging of the battery cells in the battery cell module and increase the life-length of the battery cell module.
A control device and a method for controlling a cruise control system of a host vehicle are provided. The method comprises simulating vehicle speed of the host vehicle for an upcoming road section under a condition of a predetermined torque limitation (Tq_lim) being active, thereby determining a simulated vehicle speed profile for the host vehicle. The method optionally further comprises determining (S202) an estimated following distance profile, relative to a target vehicle, for the host vehicle for the upcoming road section based on the simulated vehicle speed profile for the host vehicle. The method also comprises, in response to a determination that the simulated vehicle speed profile for the host vehicle fulfils a first predefined condition or that the optionally determined estimated following distance profile fulfils a second predefined condition, activating (S104, S205) the predetermined torque limitation (Tq_lim), if not already active.
A fuel injector (1) is disclosed configured to inject a first and a second fuel into a combustion chamber (4) of an internal combustion engine (10). The fuel injector (1) comprises a nozzle portion (3) provided with a number of first fuel injection holes (h1) for injecting the first fuel into the combustion chamber (4), wherein the first fuel injection holes (h1) are 5 circumferentially distributed on the nozzle portion (3) around a centre axis (ax1) of the nozzle portion (3). The nozzle portion (3) is further provided with a second fuel injection hole (h2) for injecting the second fuel into the combustion chamber (4). The second fuel injection hole (h2) is configured to inject the second fuel in a main fuel injection direction (md) substantially coinciding with the centre axis (ax1) of the nozzle portion (3). The present disclosure further 10 relates to an internal combustion engine (10) and a vehicle (2).
F02F 3/28 - Other pistons with specially-shaped head
F02M 61/18 - Injection nozzles, e.g. having valve-seats
F02B 23/06 - Other engines characterised by special shape or construction of combustion chambers to improve operation with compression ignition the combustion space being arranged in working piston
A fixing arrangement (10, 10') is disclosed configured to fixate a number of elongated objects (5, 5') relative to a vehicle (20). The fixing arrangement (10, 10') comprising a first fixating member (1, 1') comprising a plurality of first protrusions (f1 – f5) and a second fixating member (2, 2') comprising a plurality of second protrusions (s1 - s5). A number of first protrusions (f1, f3, f4) are configured to protrude into a gap (4) between two adjacent second protrusions (s1 - s5) to fixate an elongated object (5, 5') between a tip (T1) of the first protrusion (f1, f3, f4) and the two adjacent second protrusions (s1 - s5). Similarly, a number of second protrusions (s1, s3, s4) are configured to protrude into a gap (4') between two adjacent first protrusions (f1 - f4) to fixate an elongated object (5, 5'). The present disclosure further relates to a vehicle (20) comprising a fixing arrangement (10, 10').
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
F16L 3/223 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets specially adapted for supporting a number of parallel pipes at intervals each support having one transverse base for supporting the pipes
H02G 3/34 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings using separate protective tubing
85.
CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A TAG AXLE STEERING SYSTEM
A control device and method for controlling a tag axle steering system, configured to steer tag axle wheels of a tag axle, are provided. The method comprises, when the steering angle of the tag axle wheels is offset from a steering angle of a neutral position of the tag axle wheels and in response to a fault signal indicating malfunction of the tag axle steering system, locking the position of the tag axle wheels at a current steering angle of the tag axle wheels. A computer program and a computer-readable medium, as well as a vehicle, are also disclosed.
A battery module for a vehicle is disclosed. The battery module comprises a casing configured to accommodate a number of battery cells and a mounting section configured to receive a fastening element for mounting the battery module to a further component of the vehicle. The battery module comprises a thermal insulation unit positioned between the casing and the mounting section. The present disclosure further relates to a battery pack for a vehicle and a vehicle comprising a battery pack.
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
H01M 50/258 - Modular batteriesCasings provided with means for assembling
H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
87.
AN ELECTRIC BATTERY JUNCTION ARRANGEMENT AND AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Provided is an electric battery junction arrangement for connecting an electric battery arrangement to one or more electrical loads. The electric battery arrangement comprising two or more electric battery cells and a control circuit comprising: (i) a first control circuit branch connectable to a positive side of the battery arrangement and a positive side of an electrical load; (ii) a second control circuit branch connectable to a negative side of the battery arrangement and a negative side of an electrical load; (iii) at least one semiconductor apparatus provided between and configured to control electric current between the battery arrangement and the loads; and (iv) a switching apparatus comprising at least one mechanical switch arranged in an electrical circuit connection between the first and the second control circuit branch for electrically connecting and disconnecting the first and the second control circuit branch to and from each other.
The invention relates to a battery box arrangement for a vehicle, the arrangement comprising: a battery box configured to comprise at least one electric battery; at least one elongated beam element connected to the battery box; and at least one vibration damping element configured for connecting the at least one elongated beam element to a chassis frame of the vehicle; wherein the at least one elongated beam element is configured to extend transverse to the chassis frame of the vehicle; wherein a first end part of the at least one elongated beam element is connected to a first battery box module of the battery box, and wherein a second end part of the at least one elongated beam element is connected to a second battery box module of the battery box. The invention also relates to a vehicle with such a battery box arrangement.
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
89.
Control device and method for controlling an exhaust gas aftertreatment system
A control device and a method for controlling an exhaust gas aftertreatment system comprising a diesel particulate filter is provided. The method comprises a step of, in response to a determination that a temperature of an exhaust gas entering the diesel particulate filter is equal to or below 325° C., controlling a NOx concentration of the exhaust gas entering the diesel particulate filter to be equal to or less than 600 ppm. An exhaust gas aftertreatment system as well as a vehicle comprising the control device are also described.
F01N 3/035 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters in combination with other devices with catalytic reactors
F01N 3/08 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous
F01N 3/10 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F01N 9/00 - Electrical control of exhaust gas treating apparatus
F01N 11/00 - Monitoring or diagnostic devices for exhaust-gas treatment apparatus
90.
METHOD, CONTROL ARRANGEMENT, AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A REAR LAMP IN A VEHICLE
The invention relates to a method, a control arrangement, and a control device for controlling a rear lamp in a vehicle. The rear lamp is operated in an emergency signal mode when it is determined that an emergency signal event has occurred and based on one or more first initiation pulses associated with the emergency signal event transmitted to the control device from the control arrangement, wherein a duration of each of the one or more first initiation pulses is shorter than a duration of an emergency feed pulse. The invention also relates to a rear lamp, a vehicle, a computer program, and a computer-readable medium.
B60Q 1/30 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating rear of vehicle, e.g. by means of reflecting surfaces
H05B 47/185 - Controlling the light source by remote control via power line carrier transmission
91.
METHOD OF OPERATING A COMBUSTION ENGINE, COMPUTER PROGRAM, COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM, CONTROL ARRANGEMENT, COMBUSTION ENGINE, AND VEHICLE
A method (100) of operating an internal combustion engine (1) is disclosed, the internal combustion engine (1) comprising a plurality of cylinders (c1 - c5). The method (100) comprises the steps of operating (110) a first set (s1) of cylinders (c1 - c3) in a compression release mode, operating (120) a second set (s2) of cylinders (c4, c5) in a motoring mode, and initiating (130) operation of a power mode of the second set (s2) of cylinders (c4, c5) upon receipt of a compression release mode deactivation demand (Cbd). The present disclosure further relates to a computer program, a computer-readable medium (200), a control arrangement (21), an internal combustion engine (1), and a vehicle (2).
F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
F02D 13/04 - Controlling the engine output power by varying inlet or exhaust valve operating characteristics, e.g. timing during engine operation using engine as brake
F02D 41/12 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions for deceleration
92.
METHOD AND CONTROL ARRANGEMENT FOR VEHICLE HEIGHT ESTIMATION
A method (500) in a control arrangement (410) of a tractor (100a) for estimating maximum height (130) of a vehicle combination (110) comprising the tractor (100a) and a trailer (100b). The method (500) comprises performing (501) an action based on an estimated height (130) over a road surface (105) of a highest point (120) of an extrapolated section (330a, 330b) of an upper edge (320a, 320b) of the trailer (100b) along a longitudinal extension of the trailer (100b). The section (330a, 330b) of the upper edge (320a, 320b) of the trailer (100b) is extrapolated based on sensor detection of a shape of a sensor-visible section (310a, 310b) of the upper edge (320a, 320b) of the trailer (100b), and sensor data indicative of a position in height of at least one point of the sensor-visible section (310a, 310b).
A stator for an electric machine is disclosed. The stator comprises a stator core comprising a number of stator slots extending through an axial end surface of the stator core and a number of wire windings arranged in the stator slots. The stator further comprises a sealing arranged against the axial end surface of the stator core such that the sealing covers at least a section of the axial end surface located radially inside the wire windings. The present disclosure further relates to an electric machine, a vehicle comprising an electric machine, and a method of assembling a stator for an electric machine.
H02K 9/197 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil in which the rotor or stator space is fluid-tight, e.g. to provide for different cooling media for rotor and stator
H02K 15/02 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies
H02K 15/12 - Impregnating, moulding insulation, heating or drying of windings, stators, rotors or machines
94.
CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE SPEED
A control device (100) and a method for controlling vehicle speed are provided. The method comprises determining (S102) a maximum allowable vehicle speed profile (30) for an upcoming road section (22) comprising an event (24) expected to require a reduction of vehicle speed. The method further comprises determining (S103) a desired vehicle speed profile (32) to reach a minimum point (31) of the determined maximum allowable speed profile (30) while avoiding vehicle speeds above the determined maximum allowable vehicle speed profile (30). The method further comprises simulating (S104) a vehicle speed profile (34) for a first brake mode, and when the simulated vehicle speed profile (34) for the first brake mode fulfils at least a first predefined criterion, braking (S108) the vehicle (1) in accordance with the first brake mode.
A vehicle assembly (1, 1') is disclosed comprising a vehicle member (3, 3') and a speed measuring arrangement (4, 4') for measuring a rotational speed of the vehicle member (3, 3'). The speed measuring arrangement (4, 4') comprises a set of elements (5, 5') arranged at a portion (13, 13') of the vehicle member (3, 3') and being configured to rotate in a first plane (P1) upon rotation of the vehicle member (3, 3'). The speed measuring arrangement (4, 4') further comprises a speed sensor unit (6, 6') comprising an end section (16, 16') facing the portion (13, 13') of the vehicle member (3, 3') from a first side (S1) of the first plane (P1). The speed sensor unit (6, 6') comprises a Hall sensor (8, 8') arranged at the end section (16, 16'). The present disclosure further relates to a transmission unit (49) comprising a vehicle assembly (1, 1') and a vehicle (2).
G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
G01P 3/42 - Devices characterised by the use of electric or magnetic means
G01P 3/44 - Devices characterised by the use of electric or magnetic means for measuring angular speed
G01P 3/488 - 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 delivered by variable reluctance detectors
G01P 13/04 - Indicating positive or negative direction of a linear movement or clockwise or anti-clockwise direction of a rotational movement
An electrical connector (1) is disclosed configured to electrically connect to a second electrical connector (2) when pressed against the second electrical connector (2) along an engagement axis (Ex). The electrical connector (1) comprises a connector body (3), and a number of contact elements (e1 - e4) attached to the connector body (3). Each contact element (e1 - e4) comprises a contact surface (s1 - s4) configured to abut against a respective contact surface (s1' - s4') of the second electrical connector (2). Moreover, each contact surface (s1 - s4) is movably arranged relative to the connector body (3) in directions (d2, d3) perpendicular to the engagement axis (Ex) and comprises a magnetised portion (m1 - m4) at the contact surface (s1 - s4). The present disclosure further relates to a pair of electrical connectors (1, 2), a battery pack (10), and a vehicle (20).
H01R 13/62 - Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
H01R 4/00 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
H01R 13/22 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting
97.
Method and Control Device for Controlling Regenerative Braking in a Vehicle
A control device and a method for controlling a vehicle is provided. The vehicle comprises an energy storage device, an electric motor, and at least one service brake configured to brake a vehicle wheel. The method comprises, in case it is predicted that the energy storage device will have an insufficient capacity for a desired regenerative braking power during an upcoming braking event, applying a braking force by activating the service brake. The service brake is activated either simultaneously with application of a propulsion force by the electric motor, or in a plurality of consecutive brake phases during which a propulsion by the electric motor is temporarily interrupted, the brake phases separated by a vehicle acceleration phase during which a propulsion force is applied by the electric motor.
A fuel injector nozzle (9) is disclosed. The nozzle (9) comprises a nozzle tip (9') comprising an inner surface (39) and an outer surface (41). The nozzle (9) further comprises a number of fuel injection holes (11) each forming an inlet opening (31) at the inner surface (39) and an outlet opening (32) at the outer surface (41). At least one fuel injection hole (11) has a geometrical centre line (c1) being curved along at least a first portion (p1) of the at least one fuel injection hole (11). The radius of curvature (r1) of the geometrical centre line (c1) increases as seen in a direction (d1') from the inlet opening (31) towards the outlet opening (32). The radius of curvature (r1) increases continuously along the full first portion (p1) of the at least one fuel injection hole (11) as seen in the direction (d1') from the inlet opening (31) towards the outlet opening (32). A fuel injector (1), an internal combustion engine (40), and a vehicle (2) are also disclosed.
A turbine arrangement (1) is disclosed for a turbo device (30) of an internal combustion engine (40). The turbine arrangement (1) comprises a turbine housing (51) and a turbine unit (19). The turbine housing (51) comprises an exhaust conducting section (31) comprising a turbine shroud (53) and a turbine outlet duct (3), a first opening (11, 11') provided in a wall (5, 5') of the exhaust conducting section (31), and a chamber (7) fluidly connected to the exhaust conducting section (31) via the first opening (11). The turbine arrangement (1) comprises a sensor (9) arranged to sense a property of gas inside the chamber (7). The present disclosure further relates to a turbo device (30), an internal combustion engine (40) comprising a turbo device (30), and a vehicle (2).
An exhaust system (50) for an internal combustion engine (40) is disclosed. The exhaust system (50) comprises a turbine arrangement (1) for a turbo device (30). The turbine arrangement (1) comprising a turbine housing (51) and a turbine unit (19) arranged to rotate in the turbine housing (51). The exhaust system (50) further comprises a bypass channel (11) with an inlet opening (12, 12', 14, 16) arranged upstream of a turbine outlet (29) of the turbine unit (19) and an outlet opening (22, 22') arranged downstream of the turbine outlet (29). The exhaust system (50) further comprises a NOx sensor (9) arranged to sense a NOx content of exhaust gas flowing through the bypass channel (11). The present disclosure further relates to an internal combustion engine (40) and a vehicle (2).
